Kenya Kinski-Jones

“Ive been obsessed with beauty since I was a little girl.”

“LAs more dry, but Im kind of weird in that I like the New York mugginess. I love the hot summer nights to go out.”

“My mom wanted me to model, and I was little shy about it at first. I signed with Ford Models at 18.”

“Even if you make a fool of yourself, its so important to go after what you want, or at least entertain your interests.”

“I love Adriana Lima, Taylor Hill, Naomi Campbell - I could go on and on.”

“For a simple but cool look, I like to throw a vintage jacket over a T-shirt and black ripped Paige jeans. I also wear Stella McCartneys Elyse shoes or Topshop booties almost every day.”

“I definitely tend to go for looks that are slightly more out-there than usual, because I feel like it's a week of celebrating. So I usually choose something that's a bit risky.”

“Do what you want and dont follow any rules. Its important to stay true to what you like without being swayed by anyone else.”

“Being a voice for animals is something that has been so close to my heart since I was a little girl which was when I became a vegetarian. Animals have given so much to me throughout my life and I've learned so much from them.”

“I think vintage shopping is really cool because it's fun to like look for something and then you find it's one of a kind.”

“Scent is an extension of your style; it becomes your signature.”

“My favorite drink is a Coke and vodka - very simple. Or a red wine, if Im being more chill.”

“Im definitely learning more about beauty, but I still have to master my hair. I like an undone kind of look.”

“It doesn't get more romantic than snow in Paris.”

“Its been such a journey with my skin. My biggest thing now is that Im trying to be as gentle as possible. In the past Ive struggled with hormonal acne - I would get really harsh products to treat it and it would backfire. Now Im learning that the gentler I am, the better.”

“It wasnt glitzy; I grew up riding horses, and I was at the barn every day, dirty, sunup to sundown. Thats what I thought I was going to do with my life: be a professional horseback rider.”

“I like combining polar opposites, like a floral skirt with combat boots, or ripped jeans with a fancy top.”

“Im vegetarian, not vegan, but for health reasons I try to avoid dairy.”

“My parents were just my parents. My dad was doing what he loves to do, he genuinely doesnt care about anything else. And that was great to look up to when I was growing up.”

“I would say that my favorite thing about New York is the hustle and bustle but that's also a drawback at times, but it's amazing and I love it.”