Fashion & Lifestyle Influencer

Amanda Saez is a model and influencer in Miami Beach, Florida. She recently participated in New York Fashion Week 2023, Miami Swim Fashion Week 2021, DJ CITIZEN JANE Runway Show, and Sustainable Fashion Week.

Instagram Stats

• Followers: 56,400 followers on Instagram

• Reach: 350K accounts reached (90-days)

• Top Cities: Miami, Miami Beach, New York.

• Ages: 18-24 (14%), 25-34 (62%), 35-44 (14%)

• Gender: Women 43%, Men 57%

GETTING TO KNOW FASHION MODEL AMANDA SAEZ

• How did you get started in the modeling industry?

  Amanda: Modeling was something I’ve always wanted to do since I was very young, but my parents kept it to a minimal for me because they wanted me to grow up having a normal life and make the decision to pursue it when I got older. They wanted me to be more focused on my studies and that’s exactly what I did. However, when I moved to Miami, modeling was something that I did not intentionally pursue.

  It’s something that just came to me. I honestly had zero idea what I was in for when moving down here. I had no plan, no direction, I just moved here and let my life flow and guide me. I was an Assistant Professor before I moved, I had a retail job on the side, and I was looking for another job in my field of study. Unaware that this was about to happen, I moved about a week and a half before going into the COVID-19 shutdown and had nothing to do, no work, no family around, nothing.

  With all of that free time, I decided to create my swimsuit line, VANNA SWIMWEAR. Within 6 months of me launching it, Miami Swim Fashion Week reached out to me asking me to be apart of the event which took place a year after I launched my swimsuit line. When I showed up to the event, many people did not think I was a designer. They thought I was there to model. I ended up doing a little bit of modeling that weekend and I had a blast!

  I was surrounded by top-of-the-line brands, top agency models, and the most well-known people around the world. I felt like a fish out of water, but the people made me feel like I was no different from them and that this was where I belonged. That’s when I knew this was what I was meant to pursue. It was from then on that I decided to dedicate myself to growing my social media platforms and growing myself, not just my swimsuit line, but me, as a brand. And to pursue what I was dreaming of at a young age.

• What are some of your favorite types of projects to work on?

  Amanda: I love doing swimsuit modeling. I am very comfortable with my body and love how artsy it can be. Swimsuit modeling is something that you can shoot super bare and natural or all glam.

• What is your favorite brand? What do you like most about them?

  Amanda: This one is a bit hard for me. I always have a hard time choosing a favorite for anything! I love Oh Polly, Alo, and of course, my own brand :)

  Oh Polly is great for me because I am extremely petite and it’s hard to find clothes that fit me. Oh Polly tends to run very small so I can never go wrong when buying something from them. Alo just has the cutest workout clothes! Overall, the brand is so fire.

  My own brand, VANNA SWIMWEAR, I am very proud of her for making it to Miami Swim Week within a year of launch and I am excited to do a new drop :)

• What advice do you have for people looking to get more out of social media?

  Amanda: Network, collaborate, and more networking. Also, it takes 100% of your dedication. I think a lot of people think that influencers and models don’t do anything and it’s not true at all. It’s not as easy as just taking a photo and posting it. It takes up the majority of your time - especially when just starting out. It’s like running a business. Except YOU are the business. YOU are the brand. If you treat it as such, you will grow the same way as a regular business would.

• What’s the best way for people to find you on social media?

  Amanda: Instagram is my favorite and go-to social media platform @amandasaezofficial