We want to explore the style journey of everyday women just like you! Check out our Stylette of the Day features to read interviews of modern millennial women who are discovering, exploring, and elevating their personal style .

Today, we caught up with Raquel Avalos of https://raquelavalos.com

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TS: Who and what are your biggest influences when it comes to your personal style?
R: My mom has great style. I love looking at photos of when she was young to find inspiration. I also use Pinterest a lot to find inspiration for styling tips.

TS: Where are your favorites places to shop on and offline?
R: Ebay and Goodwill are great, especially when it comes to finding staple pieces. You can find high quality clothing, for a low price.

TS: Three most favorite things in your closet?
R: My Spice Girls World Tour tee that I bought when I went to their concert, A vintage leather coat I scored on at the Salvation Army and my vintage Neiman Marcus camel coat I found on Ebay.

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TS: Describe your style in 5 words or less?
R: Downtown, minimal, classic, quirky, relaxed, & modern (that’s six)

TS: What is your power word for 2020?
R: Unstoppable

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TS: What trends are you looking forward to trying this year?
R: Pastels, colored leather, and monochrome outfits

TS: 3 books are on your quarantine reading list?
R: Trick Mirror, Hood Feminism and Fruit of The Drunken Tree


TS: Favorite song right now?
R: Yo Perreo Sola by Bad Bunny

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TS: What piece of style advice has stuck with you your whole life?
R: Comfort equals confidence. There’s nothing worse than wearing something that makes you feel uncomfortable.

TS: How are you maintaining your style and your sanity during this unprecedented time?
R: Maintaining a routine of changing in and out of clothes is important. Changing from pajamas to workout clothes to sweats, maybe to an outfit and then back into sweats or pajamas. I am loving the tie dye trend. I made a couple of new lounge sets to wear and some tees that I can wear with just about anything. My style has gone from wearing jeans everyday to sweats or leggings, so it’s kind of nice. I just try to change it up everyday.


For my sanity, I have been blocking out times and designate areas. I wake up at 7 am every morning, give myself an hour or two to get a workout in, shower, make a cup of coffee and then start to work. I keep my work in the dining room. When I have lunch, I sit in the living room and watch some TV. At the end of the day, to unwind, I go up to my room and do a facial or read. Then go downstairs to make dinner. So far it has been working.

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