Gina Ybarra

How would you describe your personal style?

I would describe my personal style to be chic & edgy with a hint of boho. This meaning I always like to look polished and have some sort of wow factor (leather, studs, suede), but I love styling with my fedoras, wearing oversized pieces of clothing, fringe, and prints.

What do you love most about your followers?

I love that we have created a community in Hunt for Styles. I like to bounce off their feedback on what they want to see and provide more of what they respond to most. I love having people all around the world inspired by what I have to share and it’s what drives me to share more of what I do on a daily basis with them.

Does your follower group have a name? If not, what would you call them?

As of now there is not a specific name for them. If I would call them anything it would probably be something along the lines of “HuntSociety” , “Hunt Community” , or “Hunties”. I think I would have to give it a little more thought and obviously get some feedback from my audience, but saying “Good morning Hunties!” or “Good Morning Hunt Society!” has a good ring to it!

Where do you find inspiration for your posts?

I find inspiration from my everyday life -- people walking around, fashion magazines, runways, but most especially being an influencer I also get influenced by my colleagues. Being in this industry has allowed me to connect with fellow fashion bloggers that have their unique style inspo -- I know that what I do works because I use it as inspiration as well.

What was your favorite part about the Mode Around The Globe Getaway to Cartagena?

I mentioned before, being part of the industry has connected me with people who have the same passions as I do. This was one of my favorite things about the trip -- being able to connect with other people in the industry. I also loved the itinerary -- it was so good! I had never been to Cartagena and in a few days I feel like I really got a taste of the culture, people, even the underground experiences.

What did you love most about the Hilton Cartagena?

I loved the hospitality of the hotel. The Hilton has always been one of my favorite places to stay. However, in this case , it was even better because it was conveniently located by the sea and minutes away from the city centre. Plus, the views were just spectacular!

What was your favorite aspect of the Conrad Cartagena?

I think the best part of the Conrad Cartagena was the greenery that surrounded the hotel. I don’t know if you know this, but I grew up playing golf and most of my childhood was spent on the course with my dad. Whenever I get the chance to go to a resort with a golf course it hits home just smelling the fresh cut grass. Again, as with the Hilton, the hospitality was incredible and the views were also amazing!

What 3 emojis describe your personality.

Definitely the selfie emoji with the iphone in hand -- I am on my phone sharing my life most of the time. The nerdy emoji with the glasses -- I’m a sucker for random facts and knowing more about different places around the world. Last, the red stiletto -- because I’m always thinking about fashion and how to push the envelope on a daily basis!

What are some current fashion trends that you hope are here to stay?

Some trends I hope to stay include mens and womens wear. This includes the fitted pantsuit, oversized blazer and white oversized boyfriend button down. I also love that nowadays we can style with sneakers and flats and still look on point. I remember those days when you had t o go out ion pumps or stilettos to look put together.

What fashion trend are you most looking forward to in Spring?

I saw a lot of yellow in September -- I know there will be a lot of textures such as crochet & feathers and mixing and matching with extravagant colors. I’m definitely a neutrals gal, so I’m looking forward to stepping out of my comfort zone and trying these trends.

What are you currently binge watching on Netflix/HULU?

American Crime Story - the murder of Gianni Versace. (too good!)

What is a location that you would love to travel to that you haven’t been to yet?

I’d love to travel to Japan, Thailand, Australia, Singapore, & Brazil. My list of places that I would love to go to is huge, but these are the 5 main places that I would love to visit in the near future.

What is your spirit animal?

Ellen. Is this a fit answer? haha -- if not, A sea turtle -- easy & go with the flow, grounded, but always up for adventure in any way. Slow and steady wins the race is something I find myself saying constantly.

What activities do you do to stay fit?

I love yoga, pilates, and cycle classes. I obviously have to maintain a semi-strict diet plan to stay in shape but I love going on hikes and working my body out in any possible way.

What are a few of your travel “must have” beauty products?

I need to travel with my Estee Lauder anti-aging serum. I love retinol for an everyday use. Also aloe, toner, and sunblock. Aloe to soften my skin up post retinol use, toner to get expression back into my face after soaping my face up, and sunblock to protect from harmful UV rays.

What kind of food from home do you crave the most when you’re traveling?

Veggies! I always find myself making every meal a cheat meal while traveling. I mean if we think about it, it’s part of the experience of being in a different place. I will not limit myself to trying something new, but when I get home all I want to do is eat my veggies and get back to my routine diet.

What’s something about you that none of your followers know?

Gina: I’m actually quite shy. If I know you for the longest time, you probably will not notice. But because I broadcast my life through platforms people would think of me as an extrovert, but it takes a lot out of me to do what I do !

What is one thing you would like to say to your fans?

It sounds so cliche, but jump out of that comfort zone. Like I mentioned above, what I do is really out of my comfort zone! But it is so rewarding when you actually do it, you feel a sense of self satisfaction for taking the plunge on whichever aspect of your life that it may be. Do it for you! You deserve that and so much more!

Do you have any upcoming projects you can tell us about?

I have a few projects with hair brands that I am super excited to share! I’m no hair guru, but I’m starting to see myself mold into one because of some up and coming projects ! Can’t wait for you all to see innovative technology that will soon be on the market.

What do you love most about Modeliste Mode Around the Globe Getaways?

I love that they work with a wide variety of brands -- fashion, beauty, & lifestyle. It’s an all around great mixture and I feel like it’s a very organic collaboration to work with them because my audience wants to see all these kinds of brands. I also love that I am already familiar with the brands that they work with -- because obviously if you talk about some brands that you already know you will be able to give more authentic feedback. Not only this, but they create unforgettable experiences with a key messaging from every location that they visit.