About Moi
A small video introducing myself…
A little about me (moi, is me in French) …
If four words were to define my life they would be: Everything under the sun. Essentially, what I, as southern glamour girl want to do with my life. Though what I want to do is not so easily described, the most sincere explanation is to be a curator of taste for the noble few who appreciate true “je ne sais quoi” within their daily life. I hope to work not in just one industry, but many, innovating and reinvigorating the industries, people, and places around me. But before we get into those ambitions here is a little more about me…
I was born in Manhattan, NY, but raised in Charleston, SC. From there I attended boarding school for high-school at the Taft School in Watertown, CT. During my senior year at Taft, I applied to the University of Miami early decision. After being accepted into UM’s Miami Herbert Business school for Entrepreneurship and Art History, I graduated from Taft and started my next chapter of my life in Miami, FL. While at UM I have been a part of and continue to be a part of multiple clubs and organizations. Specifically, I have been a model and photographer for UM’s award winning Distraction Magazine, both Vice President and President of the Elevate Fashion Club, and a member of the Upsilon Delta chapter of the Chi Omega sorority.
Right now, I am on track to graduate from Miami Herbert in May 2025, with my BBA and after graduation hope to indulge in some of my passions (featured below), as well as gain some work and life experience before starting my various business ventures.
My little and I at a Paco Versailles concert in Miami 
My friends and I at a polo match in Palm Beach 
A “Models for Measure” volunteer event with my friend and professional collaborator, Ivy Carpenter of ELI-Models and House of Eli 
My friend and I at Art Wynwood 
Christmas Eve with my mother and sister 
My father and our former family dog, Phillip 
My friend and I on a hike in Malibu 
Trailriding in Malibu 
My friend and I in NYC 
Me and some of my sorority sisters 
My mom and I at her company’s event 
Chi O Bid Day 
Shooting with a friend 
A stroll in Amsterdam
Business and Fashion
While in school, specifically for Entrepreneurship and Art History, I also enjoy the marketing, public relations, and management aspect of things.
Though I am not in school for fashion, I am constantly learning and immersing myself in it from real life experience working as a model, photographer, and stylist, as well as reading and following media and people within the fashion industry.
Riding, Surfing, and Travel
Before my modeling career occupied my days off from school, there was (and is) my love for horses. I began horseback riding at age three, getting serious at age ten in the dressage discipline. I have been training in dressage with my coach and mentor, Katie Poag, since then and have shown up to the Prix St. George level in competition while currently schooling Grand Prix level.
On a more leisurely level, I am a self taught surfer who tries to catch waves and get in the water anytime I can. A goal of mine is to someday surf in Costa Rica, Hawaii, and Portugal.
Speaking of destinations, I am also an avid world traveler. As a true lover of all things arts, culture, and history– discovering, learning, and experiencing new things and places is something I am fortunate to get to do already and eagerly hope to continue.
Family and Friends
Last, but certainly not least, are both my passion and love for my family and friends. Loyalty is my highest value and to have people you can count on is a blessing. I am extremely close to my parents and sister and value those relationships as there are many who are not as lucky as I am in that department.
For my friends, they are an extension of my family as in my immediate family it is just us four. When I make a friend my intent is to carefully and purposefully as I am only intereted in people who will be there for the rest of my life.
While I get to do many interesting and exciting things in my life nothing means more to me than spending time with or doing things for my family and friends. They ground me in my life and make my world all the more fabulous.
Lily Darwin 