Carla Diaz DeLeon
~ Model ~
I’m from Lawton Oklahoma , When I was 13 I started falling in love with fashion and the modeling world . One of the 3 models I look up to are Ashley Graham, she influenced me to show myself with confidence and love every part of me. She helped me become comfortable in my pictures and photoshoots and clothing. She is one of my biggest influencers from the beginning of my modeling journey, I’ll always look up to her as the person who helped me love myself no matter what shape or size i am . Gigi and Bella Hadid Is another big influencer in my model life . Before my runway shows or while i was practicing for a show i’d watch Gigis “secret to runway” youtube video to help me before shows because she explained how to walk the runway and how she would get the nervousness off of her and i’d follow her secrets and they helped me on the runway and that’s how I started becoming more confident in my clothing and walk . Another beautiful influencer for me is Ashley Callingbull , Ashley is a native american model and one of the many things i love about her is she represents our native culture and native beauty. Showing off our culture and making it beauty and fashion is really amazing for me . My top 3 favorite designers are Donatella Versace, Fendi, and Chanel. All 3 designers have always been my favorite since I started looking into the modeling world , I love showing off unique pieces of clothing and standing out . my favorite designers make clothing and accessories look like art and it’s so beautiful to look at and wear. Working in different runway shows helped me become a better version of myself because I could show off beautiful clothes and wear art! I started doing photoshoots and got booked for more shows and it got me a offer to become a published model! I met other beautiful models and hearing their stories made me realize how relatable we are and how much we have in common in the fashion world . it opened a door to new friends , & new opportunities. I started working out and taking my health and skin care more serious so I started a routine and made it become a priority. When it comes to my style I love to look different and stand out and show off what i’m wearing with confidence. I always try on things that are different from my regular style so i can get used to working with different materials and looks and become more comfortable with adjusting to different styles. I have a everyday makeup and skin routine i have 3 products i’ve used for 2 years now , my makeup routine is blush eyeliner and highlighter and lashes . I like to do light makeup . Ever since i’ve started modeling I started taking things more seriously , I started working out and after starting the gym I felt more energetic and it pushed me to do more . Being outside in nature is relaxing to me weather its walking downtown or going to the mountains or going to different scenerys and taking pictures of anything , i enjoy going to local coffee shops or small boutiques or buisnesses i always keep myself busy. Aside from my modeling life i enjoy being outdoors and with family . My dream photoshoot would be for Vogue. I’ve always dreamed of being on the cover of Vogue because of the unique qualities and different diversitys vogue has. I would definitely model Versace , Versace has the most unique type of clothing it’s beautiful elegant classy and fashion! The outfits are so u different to me because she uses emotion, they aren’t just clothes it’s something that makes you ready to go out and meet people. The different colors and designs , and colors is life! it makes you feel happy and optimistic. Doing a photoshoot for vogue and modeling for one of my favorite designers would be a dream come true and I hope to make it there one day. My general philosophy to fashion is Fashion In a way fashion adds variety to life, providing an opportunity in trying out something new. Everybody has their own aesthetic and different opinions on what fashion is .I think fashion is a form of expression & diversity. You can always tell a person by the type of clothing they wear , a form of self expression, fashion can make us feel empowered and more in touch with our inner self which provides us with a creative outlet that we can constantly change and improve.