1. A passion for fashion, as well as, a job in the fashion industry. Our outfits are the first way we communicate with the world every day. There is always a reason for why we picked what clothes to wear and I love having a part in the way people choose to express themselves.

2. Weaknesses: Steak & Donuts (not together). My favorite places to buy donuts (in order): Doughnut Plant, Wawa, Krispy Kreme & Dunkin. I am still trying to figure out my favorite type of steak because I’ve never had one I didn’t love.

3. A one-of-a-kind family. We are all so goofy and love to hangout together. I have two sisters and a brother-in-law. Not to sound cliche, but I am a happy middle child who gets to call her sisters her best friends. Also, I have always wanted a brother.

4. An incredible boyfriend named Sam. We have been together for seven years! He is a big help with this blog... so patient when taking my photos.

5. Peridot as my birth stone. I feel blessed that my birthstone isn’t one of the more famous gems. Although, how nice would it have been if I was born in June and could’ve had pearls 😉

1. Always choose to see the positives. Life is too short to let something small get in the way. If you enjoy a blog of someone who complains without proposing a solution, this is not the blog for you.

2. Find a recipe for a food I am craving and spend countless hours preparing it. Once, I was craving a slice of chocolate cake. I was really disappointed with all of my options, so I decided to make a cake from scratch. Four hours later... it was worth the wait.

3. Walk up the stairs even when an escalator is present. I am young, have two healthy legs, and sit at a desk for a large portion of my day. If you count this as exercise, please ignore my first point. I don’t count it. I bet if someone did a study, they would find around the same time that escalators were invented, laziness rose as a common trait.

4. Never give up on a friend. Even if we haven’t talked in five years, if you need someone to talk to, I will always be here to listen.

1. To learn how to learn how to bring my ideas to life. I will do this through improving sketching, sewing, graphic design, and photography skills.

2. To find a happy TV show to obsess over. All of my favorites take you on an emotional roller coaster — Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19, Game of Thrones, This is Us, & the Handmaid’s Tale. **Taking all & any advice on these matters

3. To travel the world. I studied abroad in Spain and I got infected with the travel bug. There are so many different types of culture, food, landscapes, and way of life. I traveled to Copenhagen a few years ago where I learned about Hygge (don’t ask me to pronounce it) which is the Danish Art of Happiness. If you want to know the key to a happy life, read my post: HOO-GAH!

1. I was born in Spain. I studied abroad in Granada and it was so inspiring. Plus, I am trying to improve my Spanish and it becomes really easy to practice when your host mom doesn’t speak English.

2. I knew Emma Watson. Not only is she Hermione Granger, she is taking a stand for women and for causes she believes in. She is a great example of how celebrities should be using their influence to impact societal issues. If you are reading this, please follow me @elainapearls… and maybe let’s hang out sometime.

1. To help create a world where people are real. A world where society markets real women, smart women, ambitious women. A world where equality truly exists between races, genders, and sexual orientations. I hope to inspire, with my positivity and open-mindedness, a generation of people who can master empathy and give back when they are able.