I'm a little bit of everything. Sometimes people think I'm not Puerto Rican, because my name doesn't sound Spanish. Joan Smalls bitepeoplepuerto Change image and share on social
I also work out because I have scoliosis. I have to maintain certain strength in my core. Joan Smalls coremaintainscoliosis Change image and share on social
I would like to pick Rihanna's brain. I love her style and what she does. Joan Smalls brainlovepick Change image and share on social
I try not to go to sleep with makeup, because I think it clogs your pores. I always wash my face with something that contains salicylic acid. Joan Smalls acidclogface Change image and share on social
I know I'm representing a group - black, Latin, whatever you want to put me with - and I want to show that they are beautiful the way they are. I think that's really important for our youth to see. Joan Smalls beautifulblackgroup Change image and share on social
I became obsessed watching fashion TV shows when I was a teenager and recognized that I had the height and body frame. I especially became hooked when I saw on 'E! True Hollywood Story' how much a model can make and how I can achieve a better living for my family and me. Joan Smalls achievebodyfamily share on social
I just want to continue to break barriers and to show the industry and the world that beauty is diverse, and you don't have to be a certain stereotype to be beautiful. Joan Smalls barrierbeautifulbeauty Change image and share on social
Fashion is part of our culture, and it's about more than just a pretty dress. Joan Smalls culturedressfashion Change image and share on social
I was always very, very insecure about my height. Even as a 15-year-old I was a foot and a half taller than everyone. Joan Smalls foothalfheight Change image and share on social
When you want something so bad and when something great happens, I think it's instinct that you say, 'This is gonna be the moment that's gonna change everything. Everybody is gonna see me a different way.' Joan Smalls badchangegonna share on social
