Izabella A.

Izabella A.

Raleigh, NC.

Tell us about yourself.

Hello! My name is Izabella but most call me Bella. I am originally from Chicago but moved to Raleigh when I was four years old. I am currently 19 years old and this is the first agency I am signing with! 

What is your biggest dream?

My biggest dream is to be able to follow in my dad’s footsteps and own my own business when I am older. I want to own my own marketing business and expand the business as time goes on. 

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

To be your own kind of beautiful means to be able to look in the mirror every day and embrace all of your flaws and love yourself for who you are. It means to accept that just because you do not look similar to someone you think is beautiful, you are uniquely you and are beautiful in all of your ways. 

Tell us about your modeling experience. 

I have always been told by family members and friends that I should look into modeling, but honestly, I never had the self-confidence that I could actually pursue it. I have been building up my self-confidence by collaborating with local photographers, continuing to research, and doing all I possibly can to prove myself that I can do it. 

What is your dream brand to model for?

I would absolutely love to model for Calvin Klein. I admire how their pictures are always so simple and natural. I also really love how they are mostly in black and white! 

How would you describe your fashion style?

My fashion style honestly varies from day to day, but my ultimate favorite fashion style is any type of vintage clothing! 

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

As I previously said, self-confidence has always been an issue for me, but I have learned over the past year that just because I do not look the same as someone I think is beautiful, I still have my own beauty. I try to remind myself of that every time I start feeling self-conscious. 

What makes you beautiful/handsome?

My diligence, compassion, and my open mind makes me beautiful. I am very proud of the type of person I have become.

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

I would list all of the amazing qualities that they have and remind them that every single person is beautiful in their own way.