At #129Dresses, we strive to empower women through the art of dressing. Thus in purpose of inspiring more and more women look and feel better about themselves, we invite #PowerGirls like you to share your most valuable fashion tips, life lessons and passions with all of our beautiful fashion ladies!
THIS WEEK
Our Star is Michelle Ibarra
I am originally from California, born and raised in San Diego. My parents are from Mexico and worked hard to move to the states. I have been living abroad for seven years now, six countries in seven years to be exact. Teaching, studying, volunteering. Currently, I am a teacher at an international school in addition to owning a graphic design business. In my spare time I support and manage Asia & Oceania cities for Girl Gone International community and magazine.
I love supporting the new generation of women travelers and bringing people together. I am a meticulous event organizer that is direct and efficient. I am also insanely punctual and truly despise when people are late. I want to mentor, guide and share my experiences with the next generation of women travelers, students and expats. My long-term goal is to go back to the states to get my PhD in neuroscience as I love science but don’t have the time now to study!
1.What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?
Shower. It's the only thing that wakes me up. Then get ready. I spend about an hour getting ready depending on how crazy my hair is being that day.
2.Are you a morning person or a night owl?
I would say I am more creative first thing in the morning and late at night. I prefer to sleep in so I guess that makes me a night owl.
3.Favorite fashion era?
90s. over-sized clothing. Cool ass shoes. Backwards hats. Not the American grunge 90s but the hip hop 90s.
4.Earliest fashion memory?
1993. or 1994. Backwards baseball jerseys…I think it was Kris Kross a rap duo that started that annoying trend. I can clearly remember my cousins and I putting on our shirts backwards and taking lots of pics thinking we were so cool.
5.What’s the first outfit you ever bought for yourself?
Corduroy overalls. A plain white tee-shirt. And pumas…I was meticulous about having perfect laces on my pumas too. I would clean my shoes everyday making sure they were crisp and clean for school (the 90s) haha
6.Define ‘Fashion
Self-expression aesthetically. Putting on your body clothes that reflect who you are and who you want to be.
7.How would you describe your personal style
Bohemian, trendy, boyish.
8.Favorite book?
Of all time? Harry Potter of course.
9.Favorite animal?
Cheetah. Fast. Cunning. Beautiful.
10.What’s your guilty pleasure?
Sleeping.
11.Tote or clutch?
Tote
12.Heels or flats?
Flats
13.Little Black Dress or Little White Dress?
Little Black dress
14.Colors or Black/White?
Both together!
15.What’s your favorite piece from #129Dresses’ latest collection?
GET THE LOOK
16.Instagram or snapchat?
Snapchat all the way.
17.Favorite Instagram account to browse on?
Fashion and travel bloggers. Girl Gone International of course.
18.What’s your favorite emoji?
Kiss face.
19.Last film you saw?
Miss Peregrine’s School for Peculiar Children (mild obsession with Tim Burton) Also, in the theatre, Kong.
20.Any TV show you can’t get enough of?
Jane the Virgin
21.Who would play you in a film about your life?
Freida Pinto (hahah I wish)
22.What’s one thing you can’t live without?
Bronzer, my cell phone of course.
23.If you could go on a trip to anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Iceland…Maldives.
24.What’s your latest obsession?
Baopals (English taobao) ; Xiaomi tech.
26.Favorite Artist?
Drake, Alina Baraz...and Frank Ocean
25.What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
Stop relying on people…stop letting little things get to you.
27.Who’s the most inspiring woman that you look up to?
Michelle Obama, Sheryl Sandberg, Tina Fey.
28.What do you think is the biggest challenge that modern day women face nowadays and what should be done more to empower them?
Competition. Gossip. Drama. Quit bullshitting and get to work. Be honest with each other, ask questions, and motivate each other. Always be there for each other! We can only rise if we rise together.
29.What are you going to do right after this interview?
Eat lunch and take a nap!
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