Tell us about yourself.

My name is Elaina. I live in Florida. In my free time I enjoy taking pictures of the sunrise, sunset, and palm trees. Photography has always been a passion of mine, in front of and behind the camera.

What is your biggest dream?

My biggest dream is to get my Rheumatoid Arthritis under control so I can travel and live a active, healthy lifestyle. It’s a daily struggle, I have to keep a positive attitude and keep pushing myself to better myself. I want my daughter to grow up to be a strong independent woman.

What does it mean to be your own kind of beautiful?

To me, being your own kind of beautiful means to just be true to yourself, stay humble.

What is your dream brand to model for?

My dream brand to model for would probably be Express, Victoria Secret, Free People, Vera Wang wedding gowns. I’ve always wanted to model wedding gowns sense I was little.

How would you describe your fashion style?

My fashion style is simple.  being that I live in Florida, I wear a lot of flip flops and beach wear. I love vintage clothing. 

How important is self-awareness and confidence to you in your everyday life?

Because I’m a mother of a 13 year old girl , self-awareness and confidence is very important to me. I want her to see that when you are confident it reflects a positive, happy life. 

What makes you beautiful?

What makes me beautiful is that I always have a positive attitude, I always wear a smile. I’ve been told my smile is infectious. I’m humble and I appreciate beauty in everything and everyone.

What would you say to another girl your age who is struggling with their confidence?

If I see someone struggling with their confidence I would start the conversation by finding something about them that I think is great. I would tell them to come with me to watch the sunrise and do some soul searching and that I believe in them. I like to build people up when they are feeling down.