erick-50367452 @erick-50367452
I'm Lily. I was born in Puerto Rico but moved to the States when I was 6 years old with my family. Growing up, we didn't have much money so I learned how to be resourceful and make do with what we had. When I got older I started getting into fashion and beauty. I realized that there wasn't a lot of representation of Latinas in the media especially when it came to plus-sized women. So I decided to start my own Instagram account showcasing body positivity, self-love and all things related to beauty and style.
I was surprised at how much of an impact my feed had on people's lives. Women from all over would reach out to me telling me how I inspired them to love themselves more or even to take up a hobby they had always been interested in. It made me realize that the media can have such a powerful impact on our self-esteem and how we perceive ourselves.
I've continued to create content around body positivity, fashion, beauty and lifestyle while also working part-time at a local boutique where I get to help people find their perfect outfit or accessory for an event.
