Mode Around the Globe: Taylor Lashae
@taylorlashae
Casa Velas Puerto Vallarta
www.hotelcasavelas.com
Photographed by Torrey West
How did you begin your career?
I feel like this is such a long story because it has been such a huge journey. I sort of always knew what I wanted to do. Even though there wasn’t a direct “title” for it. I knew I wanted to model and that I had the “ham personality” in front of a camera. This combined with a love for fashion and the desire to travel the world all culminated to this beautiful thing I now call my “career”. I think after I experienced my big girl jobs working as an agent at a few top modeling agencies in Texas and New York, I knew it was time to flip the script and model myself. luckily Instagram was the perfect place to call home with my desire to model and create a style of my own. I then took my lil bob hair cut and traveled the world for over 6 years (and counting). I have lived in many places shooting for brands and doing exactly what I love to do!
How do you hope to inspire people through your social media platform? What can your followers expect to see when visiting your social media page(s)?
To be honest, I’m not sure what other people see when they look at my page. Probably a romantic that loves old black and white french films, loves lipstick and a bottle of wine. I’m unbothered and simply myself? I’m not entirely sure. I hope that’s what they see. Just me.
What do you predict will be the biggest fashion trends this spring?
I’ve never been great with trends! I stay true to what has always been flattering on me – high waisted pants, ankle boots (always Cuban heeled, and ALWAYS black) reddest of red lips and probably a black turtleneck. As far as what I believe the trends will be? I have no idea… I heard the 2000s are coming back. I’m a bit scared watching this happen but here we are lol
What was your favorite part about your stay at Casa Velas?
Besides the obvious stunning city on one of the most pristine beaches, the people absolutely made it for me. The other girls, artists, crew, locals, and everyone! Everybody’s big beautiful personalities mixed stunningly. Nothing is better than meeting such amazing souls.
What’s a typical work week like for you? Any advice you have for staying productive throughout the week?