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Guess who was surprised that Amaya “Papaya” Espinal showed up to her Popsugar cover shoot with strong opinions about what she should wear? Absolutely no one. If you watched her season of Love Island USA, then you know ours Good Person of the Year definitely not afraid to express herself and is determined to do so.
[Espinal] skillfully balances its power and influence, and clothing is just a means of conveying the essence of the matter.
Espinal brought each look to life effortlessly, working with a makeup artist. Tinna Wagenblast and stylist Jason Rembert (who dressed her in a pink dress for season seven reunion) with market sourced from our in-house style team including Jessica Andrews, Naomi ParrisAnd myself. Espinal pulled two Lapointe dresses off the rack that she immediately fell in love with, as well as a tweed Chanel cutout minidress that perfectly matched her flamboyant personality. But it's not just about knowing her personal style; this is how she got into character in every pose (she told us all that she practiced, no, improvement in front of the mirror while waiting for the shooting day).
By successfully bringing to life different ideas for each look, Espinal shows that she has a strong sense of who she is and isn't afraid to take control. She skillfully balances her power and influence, and clothing is just a means to get the point across. From the playful “don't mess with me” vibe she showed off in a vintage pink Chanel dress with peach blush and eyeshadow, to the regal nature she exuded in luxe satin and Lapointe feathers, Espinal used her wardrobe to expertly showcase every side of herself.
Of course, we know these photos inspire some major wardrobe envy, so we broke down her outfits for you ahead of time and offered budget-friendly options for every item she wore.
