Mode Around The Globe: Lexi Wood
Lexi Wood
@lexiwood
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?
I would describe my personality as bubbly, kind, and empathetic. I really care about people and always want those around me to feel seen, loved, and included. I’m naturally very warm and welcoming, and making people feel comfortable and valued is really important to me.
What’s something about you that people would never guess from your social media?
I love working with my hands, especially wood working and building furniture. I’m an earth sign through and through, so I love being outdoors, getting my hands dirty, and creating things from scratch. It’s probably not the side of me you’d expect from my social media!
What’s a little thing that instantly makes you happy?
The color blue! At the airport on my way to the Modeliste shoot, I bought a pair of blue wired headphones, and they’re my new obsession. Honestly, if it’s blue, there’s a pretty good chance I’m going to love it.
What’s something you could talk about for hours?
Girl talk! I love sharing advice, swapping personal stories, and connecting with other women. On these Modeliste trips, once we wrap shooting, we’ll all sit around the dinner table talking for hours, and it’s always my favorite part. Those conversations remind me that we’re all so much more similar than we are different. There’s something so special about connecting that way.
Who inspires you the most?
My mom and my sister. We work together, so I get to see firsthand how they navigate both our working partnership and our personal relationship, and that’s really special to me. We get to spend every day together, challenge each other, learn from each other, and grow together. I’m constantly inspired by their strength, work ethic, and the way they each bring something completely different to our dynamic. I feel really lucky that two of the people I look up to most are also the people I get to build a life and career alongside.
What’s one experience that has shaped who you are today?
Growing up, I was extremely shy, and I actually started modeling as a way to build my confidence. This career has taken me around the world, introduced me to so many different people and experiences, and constantly challenged me to step outside of my comfort zone. It’s taught me confidence, independence, resilience, and so much about myself along the way. I’m incredibly grateful that I took that leap at such a young age and have built a successful career and life from it. What started as a way to help me get out of my shell ended up shaping so much of the woman I am today.
What’s something you’ve always been naturally drawn to?
I’ve always been naturally drawn to creativity and self-expression. Whether it’s through fashion, beauty, modeling, or even working with my hands and building something, I love finding ways to bring an idea to life. I think I’ve always been someone who notices the little details and finds inspiration everywhere, so being able to express myself creatively has always felt really natural to me.
Are you more of a spontaneous, “let’s just see what happens” person or someone who likes to have a plan?
I am the most ‘Type B’ person that’s ever lived. I’m completely spontaneous and down for anything!
What does a perfect day look like when you’re completely off the clock?
I’d wake up, make a coffee, and have a really slow morning. I live for a slow morning. Then I’d go for a hike, come home, and spend a couple of hours by the pool listening to one of my perfectly curated Spotify playlists. After that, I’d get ready feeling sunkissed and glowy and head to dinner with my family and friends. Good food, my favorite people, and laughing all night. That’s my perfect day.
What’s something on your bucket list that you haven’t done yet?
I’d love to spend time really immersing myself in a little seaside town in Italy or the South of France. I want to fully embrace that slower way of life, basking in the sun, dipping in the ocean, long afternoon siestas, and lingering over amazing food and spritzes. No rushing, no real schedule, just completely soaking up the culture and romanticizing every second of it.
What’s one quality you value most in a friendship?
Loyalty and unconditional love. I’m fiercely loyal to the people I love. If someone wrongs one of my friends, it genuinely feels like they’ve wronged me too. Honestly, I’ll probably hold the grudge twice as long as they will! I really value when someone has that same kind of loyalty. I also think the best friendships are the ones where you can completely be yourself, through every version and season of your life.
What’s something you’ve learned about yourself in the past year?
I’ve learned just how resilient I really am. I think people see me as someone who is naturally happy, bubbly, and positive, and I’m really proud that I’ve never let difficult experiences change my heart. If anything, everything I’ve been through has made me softer, more empathetic, and more appreciative of the people and moments that matter. I’ve learned that you can go through hard things and still choose joy, kindness, and love.
What’s a piece of advice that has genuinely stayed with you?
The advice to just take life one moment at a time has always stayed with me. I have to remind myself of it multiple times a day because it’s so easy to get caught up thinking about what’s already happened or worrying about what’s coming next. I try to bring myself back to what’s right in front of me and take things one step at a time. You can’t change the past or control the future, so I’m learning to really appreciate where I am right now.
What’s something you’re currently excited to learn, explore, or experience?
Right now, I’m really excited to explore more of the entertainment industry and potentially step into the acting world. I love the idea of being a beginner again, learning a completely new craft, and seeing where it could take me.
What’s one thing you think everyone should do at least once in their life?
Do something that scares you or pushes you completely outside of your comfort zone. So many of the best things in my life have come from saying yes to something that felt intimidating at first. I think everyone should experience that feeling of surprising themselves and realizing they’re capable of more than they thought.
What’s your favorite thing about your job?
Meeting new people! This industry has introduced me to so many incredible people, including some of my closest friends who I probably never would have crossed paths with otherwise. I love being surrounded by creative, like-minded people who inspire me and bring different perspectives and experiences into my life.
I’ve been lucky to work in so many different places and with so many different people, and the relationships I’ve built along the way are easily one of the most special parts of what I do.
What’s something that always brings out your most confident self?
Music, always. Behind the scenes of every shoot, I curate a playlist based on the location, mood, and overall vibe. Music helps me get out of my head and into my body, which is when I feel the most confident and creatively open. For this shoot specifically, I was listening to a lot of Sade, KAYTRANADA, Kali Uchis, Majid Jordan, Brent Faiyaz, and Jhené Aiko.
If your life had a soundtrack right now, what song would be playing?
This is such a tough question for a music lover, but one of my favorite songs of all time is “LOVE” by Jhené Aiko, so I think that would have to be my soundtrack. I’ve always connected with the energy of that song and the idea of leading with love. Love is such a big theme in my life
What’s something coming up in your life that you’re genuinely excited about?
I just moved back to LA after spending five years in New York, and I’m really excited about this new chapter. The decision to move was very intuitive, it just felt like the right place for me to be at this point in my life so I’m really excited to see what’s in store for me here.
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?
The staff was incredible and made the entire experience feel so special. It was my first time in Greece, somewhere I’ve always dreamed of visiting, so I loved getting to experience the culture and learn more about the country while we were there. One of my favorite memories has to be taking Tsikoudia shots with everyone! I loved the celebratory spirit around it, coming together, raising a glass, laughing, and enjoying the moment.
