*This post is an ad for Starbucks. All opinions are my own. New York City is undoubtedly the fastest city in the world. We walk fast, we take quick lunches, and we don’t take enough time to admire all of the beauty the city has to offer. One day I glanced at my calendar and … Continue reading
Author Archives: Mama Cāx
This is how you grow your inner wallflower and see it flourish.
It’s easy to feel invisible when you live in a big city. Standing out doesn’t have to be everyone’s goal but it certainly has it’s perks, regardless of the setting. As a creative I like to play around with patterns and colors, matching my prosthetic covers to my outfit while wearing colorful eyeliners and bold … Continue reading
Challenged Athletes Foundation/ Gala + Adaptive Surf Clinic
Turning 18 was one of the hardest times in my life; it was a couple of months after my amputation, studying for the SAT, still trying to grasp the english language while applying for college. What made it even harder was not being able to be as physically active. 5 years prior I was … Continue reading
#WhereTo: Interviewing creative women in NYC
Uber is dedicated to creating opportunities for women and supporting equality. I ventured uptown to interview Coco & Breezy, Founders of an eyewear company and Djs— right after I photographed them in their office, with the convenience to schedule an Uber, I headed uptown near the Lincoln Center to capture Ehlie Luna; a songwriter, singer … Continue reading
Standard Culture+ Mama Cax
NYC Style Profile: Mama Cax I was featured in the standard culture magazine where I talked about being one of the faces of Tommy Hilfiger’s Adaptive line, the creation of “Mama Cax” , body post I bite and style. It was a fun interview so check it out HERE. What I didn’t talk about were … Continue reading
Fanm Djanm turns 4
Last week, Fanm Djanm, a brand created by my dear friend Paola Mathé turned 4. Paola is the creative genius behind the brand that is known for its headwraps and eclectic accessories. On any given day, you’ll see me wearing my fanmdjanm bangles. To celebrate this milestone, the brand put together a brunch and invited … Continue reading
$3,000 #FutureIsFemale Scholarship
(All photographs from True&Co) True&Co just announced the Third Edition of Their “Future is Female scholarship”, you can apply it to any courses i.e.theory coding, design, marketing, research or film film THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE • $3,000 dollars towards the course of her choice. • $300 of True&Co. products. • A full feature and interview … Continue reading
A watch that does more than tell time.
I’m always on the hunt for jewelry to add to my personal collection. To have found a watch that allows me to give back is simply amazing. With Mon Amie watches, you choose the cause and watch that is personal to you; education, opportunity, food, health or water and be part of something greater. I … Continue reading
NYFW 2018 w/ Uber
New York Fashion Week is an exciting time for anyone interested in style and fashion. Personally, I enjoy the street style aspect of it. Seeing bloggers and stylists strut their best stuff. And I make the distinction between style and fashion because the former requires creativity and adaptability whereas the ladder simply money. This fashion … Continue reading
Uber #WhereTo : Switzerland, Winter Wonderland
You know that feeling of being stuck? Feeling suffocated in your own city? Well New York can feel that way, and for me that always seems to happen in the Winter. Making the decision to fly to Zurich was a bit random but seeing that I’d be able to visit a couple of friends, see … Continue reading