@nateclphoto asked: How did you and Justin meet?

Interestingly enough, we were talking to each other via Tumblr when we were 15. He got a girlfriend and we just unfollowed each other from there on. Five years later, I was trying to grow Polydeux and was constantly searching for the right photographer until I discovered his work on the explore page on Instagram.

We started shooting and a couple months later he proposed becoming business partners. Four months after that, we started spending more time together. He found one of my very first pictures on Instagram, which was also my default on Tumblr and said he recognized it. We connected the dots and did a lot of searching in our archives to confirm that we indeed were talking way back when!

We just didn't recognize each other until he mentioned something but it's funny how things come full circle. I think the universe was just waiting for the right time and at the end of the day, I still like to think we were meant to be. :)

@cry.me: Nike or Adidas? Why?

 

This is a hard question. I'd say Nike just because they're the Beyonce of the shoe game and my all-time dance shoe (for health reasons especially) has been Nike.

I do have to admit though that Adidas has been on Nike's tail in the past year or so since Kanye put the midas touch on them. I love both equally. I think I trust Nike more but fashion-wise, I choose Adidas.

(On the other hand, I'm so over the Superstars and Stan Smiths. There needs to be a new trend already. LOL. Sorrynotsorry. This is probably why I leaned towards Nike. Kanye shrug.)

@stefantienne asked: NYC - when?

 

When I'm not broke.

(but soon, hopefully)

@littlevictah asked: Favorite vacation spot?

Home.

Living on my own, I've really grown to appreciate the things I took for granted growing up, like my mom's cooking or not paying for laundry machines.

Independence is great and all but taking a few days off of adulting is even better.

@seymichelle asked: Tips for starting a blog?

Know your purpose. Know why you're doing it and stick to that the entire journey. That will carry you into areas you've never expected to be in.

Be passionate. This isn't something you can achieve or practice. You need to have this from the get-go. People will know if you are or not. Passion is the root of motivation, dedication and perseverance.

Explore and experiment. The beginning stages of your blog is the best part. This is where you get to build your foundation. This is where there's room for error; lots of it, because no one is really paying enough attention to care (yet). This is where you get to figure out what you like, what you don't and what your niche is. This is probably the part where you learn the most, not just about the blogging game, but yourself.

Most of all, have fun!

Blogging shouldn't be a chore and I'd say it shouldn't be stressful, but achieving your goals is never easy.

@imjaninipanini asked: What do you do to keep your blog going and growing despite your busy schedule?

 

To be honest, I don't run Polydeux myself.

I have a team of supporters and hard workers. I have my boyfriend, Justin, as you know, who is the backbone of this brand. He is my photographer, editor, creative director, stylist at times, and business partner.

We also have our assistant/intern, Stephanie, who manages the logistics, emails, and keeps our campaigns organized. She makes sure we're on top of things.

If it weren't for them, I don't think I would've made it through the year, especially during school.

More specifically, we hold meetings every week to organize our shoots and campaigns by creating deadlines for ourselves and creating set times.

So the secret is: teamwork, discipline and organization.

@_buddingphotographer asked: I've just discovered your blog and read your post, written the day after Valentine's Day, according to friends. Where have you shot then?

I believe the post you're talking about is this one and this was taken in Mexicali.

Shoes via Public Desire / Pants via Romwe / Top via Zara

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