Mode Around the Globe: Jessi Lee Davis

Mode Around The Globe: Curaçao
Jessi Lee Davis
@jessilee.davis

Photography by Ashley Canario
@ohcanario

Location: Avila Beach Hotel
www.avilabeachhotel.com

What’s one small ritual or routine that instantly makes you feel grounded, no matter where you are in the world?
Definitely an everything shower. There’s nothing like doing a hair mask, exfoliating and shaving my legs especially after a day at the beach! Getting all clean and then crawling into bed has to be the best feeling ever.

When you’re packing for a trip, what’s the one “unexpected” item you always bring with you?
I would say my pink jellycat bunny my boyfriend got me, I named it “bunny” and I literally don’t travel anywhere without it, it’s definitely my emotional support stuffed animal.

If you could describe your style in one destination, which would it be and why?
NYC or Mykonos! NYC because I wear a lot of bold and “out there” pieces, Mykonos because I also love colorful sparkly pieces and resort wear.

What’s one of the most meaningful conversations or connections you had during this Curaçao getaway?
We all had such a meaningful conversation in the car on the ride back from the boat day, talking about what a healthy relationship looks like and how it’s important for two people to date while still letting each other live their own lives, it got so deep but was so powerful!

What song would you say best captures this chapter of your life?
Just Like Magic by Ariana Grande. This chapter of my life has been filled with surrealism and feeling like everything I’ve always dreamt about is happening to me, even being in Curacao has been such a dream come true for me and I’m so indescribably grateful!

Which dream brand would you love to collaborate with one day?
I would love to work with YSL or Kérastase. Two of my all time favorite brands since forever and would be a dream to work with them!

What’s the most unforgettable trip you’ve ever taken, and why?
I went to Exuma Bahamas in May and it was such a life changing trip. That island was filled with more locals than tourists and seeing how they lived their lives so relaxed, joyful and carefree really showed me how life is meant to be lived and I’ll hold that with me forever.

Imagine hosting your dream dinner on the beach in Curaçao — which three people would you invite, living or dead?
Honestly I wish I could invite everyone from this trip because all the girls were so amazing, but if I had to pick probably Ariana Grande, my boyfriend and my dog. That’s all I would need for the best dinner ever.

What’s the boldest fashion choice you’ve ever made that made you feel unstoppable?
Definitely wearing metallic armor corsets. They’re difficult to put on but so much fun to wear since it’s so different! I always feel so confident in them.

What’s something you’re deeply passionate about outside of fashion and beauty?
I’m passionate about my relationship with God for sure. It’s something that’s been important to me since I was a little girl and has definitely shaped me into who I am today.

What do you hope your followers take away from your content and style?
I hope they feel inspired to confidently make bold fashion & beauty statements without caring what others think. Most of the time people love it, even if they don’t say so!

What’s next for you this year — any exciting projects or travels you can share?
I just went to New York for fashion week for the first time and it was so amazing. I have some really exciting collaborations and trips coming up that I can’t share yet, but am so excited!!

Looking back on this Curaçao getaway, what was one unforgettable highlight for you?
The day we went sailing with Maxie Sailing was so special since the owners of Maxie were so kind and even made us a gorgeous charcuterie board, and I felt that we all got so much closer during that experience, there were so many giggles!

What stood out most to you during your stay at Avila Beach Hotel?
Honestly, just how insanely gorgeous the hotel was. I seriously wish I could’ve stayed there forever. Having our own beach right outside the rooms with white sand and the bluest water was so amazing!