Mode Around the Globe: Dayna Marie

Dayna Marie
@dayna
Photographed by Avery Swail

Princess Senses the Mangrove
www.princess-hotels.com

If you could take one thing from Jamaica back home with you, what would it be?
I would take back all the girls. I’ve truly never been on a brand trip where everyone was so open and welcoming to each other. I genuinely wish I lived closer to all of them!

What was the most memorable part of this experience?
I will never forget praying on the beach, asking for someone on this trip to ask me about God. By the end of the trip, every single girl had talked to me about Him! Also, the floating huts on the water were such an unforgettable experience.

What’s one thing about Jamaica that surprised you?
Just how incredible the culture is! The people are so kind and welcoming—it made the trip even more special.

What was the hero piece in your suitcase for this trip?
A leave-in conditioner I got from the last Modeliste trip! Now I can’t leave my house without it.

What’s your all-time favorite travel memory?
My boyfriend and I were in Italy this summer, and we went to a restaurant that grows all its own food and overlooks the ocean. He took me to see the garden where they grow everything, and as we looked at the water, I went to hug him. His heart was beating so fast that I almost asked him what was wrong—but I didn’t, or I would have ruined the moment. Right then, he told me he loved me for the first time.

If you could only pack five beauty products for a tropical getaway, what would they be?
    • Brow pencil
    • My moisturizer
    • My hair curler
    • My leave-in conditioner
    • My hairbrush

What’s a moment in your career that made you feel truly proud?
The day I started my Bible study. Being able to open up my home to so many people and teach them about God has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life.

Which 2025 fashion trend are you most excited to embrace?
CAMO! (You'll see why—follow @belovednomads)

What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve done during your travels?
Driving across the country with my boyfriend during peak snow season in a Toyota Corolla. We got stuck in the snow and mud three times, but it made for an unforgettable adventure!

What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done for the perfect Instagram photo?
I Saran-wrapped myself to a pole in the middle of Beverly Hills... The cops had to come cut me down. 

What’s your favorite "off-camera" hobby that your followers would be surprised to learn about?
I love to paint, surf, and skate—but I never really show that side of me on social media!

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
"Anyone who loves learning accepts correction, but a person who hates being corrected is stupid." — Proverbs 12:1

The one who truly listens and takes everything in is the one who ultimately succeeds.

Celebrity crush?
Jaden Smith.

Who inspires you the most?
Jesus Christ

What’s the best advice you would give your younger self?
Get into the Word more, start businesses at a younger age, and get into real estate as soon as possible!

What’s something on your bucket list that you haven’t done yet?
Go to Greece, visit Turks & Caicos, and stay in one of those overwater huts with a slide straight into the ocean!

What’s your favorite thing about your job?
The ability to travel and be on my own time. It’s such a blessing!

What’s the most beautiful thing about the city you live in?
The drive people have—everyone is hustling and chasing their dreams, just like me.

What’s something coming up for you that you’re excited about?
I’m launching a clothing brand with my best friend called @belovednomads, and I can't wait for everyone to see it!