Mode Around the Globe: Danielle Shanes
Danielle Shanes
@shestyledwhat
Photography by Julie Attallah @juliea_photo
Location: Abaton Island Resort & Spa
www.abaton.gr
@abatonisland
For someone who’s never met you before, how would you describe your personality?
Whimsy, creative and bubbly :)
What’s something about you that people would never guess from your social media?
I’m really into spirituality + astrology!
What’s a little thing that instantly makes you happy?
A pink sunset and a really good coffee
What’s something you could talk about for hours?
I could talk about astrology and other peoples birth charts for hours.
Who inspires you the most?
I'm inspired by people who have built their own lives on their own terms. Especially women who are independent, hardworking and aren't afraid to take risks or do things differently.
What’s one experience that has shaped who you are today?
Quitting my 9-5 job and believing in myself to make content creation into my full time job. So many people around me at that time years ago told me not to do it and I’m so thankful that I took that leap for myself and have never looked back!
What’s something you’ve always been naturally drawn to?
Femininity! I wore pink every day and dressed really girly ever since I was little and that was something I never really outgrew (If you’ve seen my Instagram, you would understand what I’m talking about)!
Are you more of a spontaneous, “let’s just see what happens” person or someone who likes to have a plan?
I could not be more of a “let’s just see what happens” person. I’m always saying I just trust the universe.
What does a perfect day look like when you’re completely off the clock?
My favorite days are “I love San Diego days” AKA having no real plans and being a tourist in my city - like going to the farmers market, trying a new restaurant, going to my favorite
coffee shop, scoring really good thrift finds, trying a new workout studio, and ending the day with a pink sunset.
What’s something on your bucket list that you haven’t done yet?
I really love traveling and some places on my list are: Africa, Nepal, Egypt + more of Asia.
What’s one quality you value most in a friendship?
Authenticity. I love friendships where you can show up as your fullest, most
unapologetic self, celebrate each other's wins wholeheartedly, and never feel like you need to make yourself smaller.
What’s something you’ve learned about yourself in the past year?
That I don't have to choose between being soft and being strong. I've learned that my
sensitivity, femininity, and imagination aren't things I need to outgrow. They're actually some of my greatest strengths.
What’s a piece of advice that has genuinely stayed with you?
Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear! That has really carried me
through saying yes to a lot of things that got me out of my comfort zone and has led me to
where I am today.
What’s something you’re currently excited to learn, explore, or experience?
I absolutely love being a beginner at things and discovering new sides of myself. I’m
excited to learn and explore more around astrology and I’ve been taking beginner ballet classes recently!
What’s one thing you think everyone should do at least once in their life?
Solo travel! It really taught me so much about myself without having the influence of
anyone else’s expectations around me.
What’s your favorite thing about your job?
The ability to be so creative, build a community, and have so much freedom.
What’s one thing you think everyone should do at least once in their life?
Solo travel! It really taught me so much about myself without having the influence of
anyone else’s expectations around me.
What’s your favorite thing about your job?
The ability to be so creative, build a community, and have so much freedom.
What’s something that always brings out your most confident self?
An outfit that feels so me.
If your life had a soundtrack right now, what song would be playing?
My sister and I always have new manifestation songs that we use and right now it’s
“Anything Could Happen” by Ellie Goulding. It’s an old song but it has such a fun and exciting energy to it that raises your frequency.
What’s something coming up in your life that you’re genuinely excited about?
Lots of travel! And some exciting partnerships that feel so aligned.
What was your favorite part of your stay at Abaton Island Resort & Spa, and what’s one moment from the trip you’ll be taking home with you?
There were so many but my favorite part was all the aesthetic areas all over the hotel
- truly everything was stunning. Also, the food was incredible! Still dreaming of the sushi. The moment from the trip I’ll be taking home is being able to connect with all the amazing girls I met on this trip in SUCH a beautiful place. I feel so lucky!!!
