Mode Around the Globe: Isabel Bedoya

Isabel Bedoya
@itsisabelbedoya

Photographed by SAM SPENCE
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What’s the first thing you do each morning?
The first thing I do when I wake up is, first and foremost, give thanks to God for another day, followed by a glass of water.

What’s a song that’s currently on repeat in your playlist?
Si No Es Con Tigo (Remix) by Cris MJ, Kali Uchis, and JHAYCO.

If you could swap lives with someone for a day, who would it be?
The iconic Paris Hilton.

What’s a hobby or interest you have that might surprise people?
Cooking—my love for the kitchen.

What’s one piece of advice you’d give your younger self?
Don’t be so hard on yourself, because you will always find a way.

Who’s had the biggest influence on your life?
Marilyn Monroe, Princess Diana, and Sofia Vergara.

What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
Getting to go to Fiji because it was a fun and adventurous trip.

What’s a fashion trend you’re loving right now?
Y2K

How do you typically spend a lazy Sunday?
A lazy Sunday for me is skincare, ordering food in, and binge-watching my favorite show.

What’s one destination on your travel bucket list?
I’ve always dreamt of going to Tokyo, Japan.

What are your favorite wellness rituals?
Spa days and massages.

What’s your guilty pleasure?
Jalapeño chips paired with a yellow Red Bull.

What’s a book that shaped your thinking?
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena.

If you could learn a new skill instantly, what would it be?
I was late to the game, but It Ends with Us was phenomenal!

If you could learn a new skill instantly, what would it be?
Playing the guitar!

What’s the one item you always carry in your bag?
Sadly, my inhaler due to asthma.

What’s a quality you admire most in others?
Being real.

If you weren’t doing what you’re doing now, what would your dream job be?
I would be the head chef at my own Michelin-star restaurant.

What’s one goal you’ve set for yourself in the new year?
To use my time more wisely.