21 Questions: Sami Miro

What gets you up in the morning? The excitement of working towards my goals for the day, week and year.

What’s your personal life philosophy? Don’t dwell on the problem, focus on the solution.

Your biggest virtue? Honesty and staying true to myself.

Your biggest vice? Uni

Do you have a party trick? The splits all three ways.

How would you describe your style? My style is fueled by vintage. My wardrobe is full of juxtapositions. And my outfits are never too much of one thing. If I have a sexy element, I contrast it when masculine, if I have a preppy look I mix in edgy, and so forth.

What would constitute a perfect day for you? Vintage shopping, achieving my daily goals, Bikram yoga, and sushi.

Knowing what you know today, what advice would you give your younger self? Follow your dreams. With hard work they can be achieved.

What would your very last meal entail? A meal at the finest Japanese restaurant with exorbitant amounts of nigiri uni, ikura, snapper, halibut, and oysters on the half shell.

Three people—dead or alive, real or fictional—that you’d like to invite to dinner? Karl Lagerfeld, Rihanna, Anthony Bourdain

If you were a song, which one would you be? Lauryn Hill, Sweetest Thing

If a movie were made about you, who would play you? Zoe Kravitz

Turn ons? Intelligence, desire to learn, kindness and a down to earth personality.

Turn offs? Stupidity, cockiness, and laziness.

Your spirit animal? Larry David

Your favorite flower? Cherry blossoms

Tell us a secret. I love to blast music and dance around my house alone.

Your favorite quote? “I don’t particularly like children, you know. That’s why I don’t have any, but I love being called Daddy” – Larry David (In actuality I LOVE and want children, I just like the quote.)

What is your current state of mind? Super motived and excited for what’s to come.

An embarrassing moment? First week of high school, I fell down the stairs only to land at the feet of all the cute senior boys standing around and chatting.

Your proudest moment? Quitting my corporate job in marketing to pursue my dreams in fashion!