Latina scooped an exclusive interview withOrange Is The New Black’s gal-pals Jackie Cruz and Selenis Leyva who were hanging out front row at Carmen Marc Valvo’s 25th Anniversary show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York looking absolutely fabulous!
What are you two up to this Fashion Week?
Selenis: This fashion week I’m going to a couple of shows and parties. This is the best time to be in New York and to be here with such amazing designers. Carmen Marc Valvo is one of my favorites so it means a lot to be here.
Jackie: This is my first show but two days ago I did Christian Siriano’s launch party and that was fun. But this is my first show and I am excited to see what is coming next.
What brings you to Carmen Marc Valvo’s show this season out of all the designers showing?
Jackie: He was the first designer I wore ever, so I am really excited. I am excited to see him and see what he has created. I love his style. He fits all kinds of curves.
So how did you find your personal style? Was it something your parents taught you or something you found through culture?
Selenis: I think it is a little bit of everything, I kind of do a mish-mosh of things I love. I have always had my own style. I am not afraid of prints and I am not afraid to show my body. Curves are in! Curves are always in as far as I am concerned and anything that emphasizes womanhood, I am all for it. So, yeah it is all good!
So what do you do to keep those curves ?
Selenis: Unfortunately I cannot have all the things that I live for like my mothers’ cooking and the rice and beans and things like that. But everything in moderation! I try to do moderation and a little bit of cardio and a few squats here and there and lift weights to keep everything high and tight.
What is your summer beauty essential?
Jackie: I don't know! I feel like I didn't even have a summer because I have been working on the upcoming season [of Orange is the New Black]. Probably wearing eyeliner. That has been my summer. I don't leave the house without my lipstick.
What is your favorite lipstick brand or color?
Jackie: M.A.C. lipstick in Ruby Woo!
What is your must have essential for fall?
Selenis: Oh my gosh! My must have essential for fall is always a good boot. I am a huge fan of a good boot. I love boots. And a good trench coat, there is nothing like a good trench coat — I love leather!
What is your advice to young Latinas?
Selenis: Find your own style and embrace it! Don't be afraid of who you are and celebrate your culture and your difference. Embrace your curves!
See more New York Fashion Week happenings at Latina.com/FashionWeek!