About Me

“Think of Life as a Stage. Without Confidence or Faith, you’d Fall on your Face.”

Life has taught me to always expect the unexpected. Change is constant—even when everything feels perfectly settled. Through the highs and the lows, I believe in never giving up, embracing growth, and always finding a reason to smile.

This space is a reflection of that journey. We are all continuously evolving, discovering who we are and who we are becoming. There are no limits to what you can do or who you can be. Never let anyone make you feel otherwise. True beauty comes from self-love, confidence, and feeling comfortable in your own skin—because women are powerful in every shape, size, and background.

My fashion sense is ever-changing, ranging from edgy and girly to classy and casual. I don’t dress for trends—I dress for what speaks to my personality. Comfort is key, and authenticity is everything.

Beyond style and beauty, I’m inspired by the simple joys of life—traveling to new places, experiencing different cultures, tasting unforgettable food, and capturing the moments that make life feel full. Travel, to me, is about expanding your mind, collecting memories, and dreaming big—perhaps even while floating in a hot air balloon somewhere new.

Through fashion, beauty, lifestyle moments, travel stories, food finds, and written reflections, this blog is my creative outlet and my way of connecting with you.

I hope you’ll join me on this journey we call life—filled with bold lipsticks, delicious bites, evolving style, and a whole lot of heart. Let’s do this.

Love,

~ Erika


PHOTOSHOOTS

  • Hotel Lucia – Portland, OR (October 2019)
  • Sentinel Hotel – Portland, OR (June 2019)
  • Marie Claire Magazine – Portland, OR (May 2015)

CLIENT LIST & FEATURES

  • Sole & Style
  • Portland Rose Balloons
  • MasterChef Season 6 Winner: Claudia Sandoval
  • Shop Zyania
  • Orange is the New Black: Dascha Polanco (Hairstylist & Makeup team)

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Books I’ve Read

Erika's Library

Becoming
Mosaic
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
The Stolen Marriage
See Me
The Trap
The Girl in the Spider's Web
The Silkworm
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Longest Ride
Eclipse
The Body Book: The Law of Hunger, the Science of Strength, and Other Ways to Love Your Amazing Body
Breaking Dawn
The Lucky One
The Cuckoo's Calling
New Moon
The Best of Me
Dear John
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
The Last Song


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