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Fashion

Brazilian Blogger Raquel Paiva Delivers In Denim

And proves it’s a universal obsession

by Kirby Kelly

Raquel Paiva is a Brazilian-born, NYC-based personal style blogger. Raised on the coast of São Paulo, she came to the U.S. seeking adventure in the form of learning English and exploring her passion for styling. Her desire to work in the fashion industry is what ultimately drew her to Brooklyn, New York. 

Paiva's blog, written in both Portuguese and English, offers a look at the city and its style through an international lens. In addition to showcasing outfits, it serves as a platform to share her hair routines, travel tips, and advice on how to love your body. When she's not repping her culture in a colorful bikini or sporting festival-ready looks, you can find Paiva clad in denim. Whether in the coolest cutoffs or a pair of kick-ass flares, this blogger proves that denim is a universal obsession.

Paiva came to the NYLON headquarters to style three denim looks inspired by our August Denim Issue. Find a sassy new way to wear blue jeans below, and head on over to NYLONshop to snag her picks.

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Shalex, Shearling Denim Jacket, $95, available at NYLONshop; Raquel's own tank, pants, and shoes.

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Shalex, Shearling Denim Jacket, $95, available at NYLONshop; Raquel's own tank, pants, and shoes.

Photo by Tegan Davis

Shalex, Shearling Denim Jacket, $95, available at NYLONshop; Raquel's own own tank, pants, and shoes.

Photo by Tegan Davis

Scrap City LA, Pink Crop Top, $30, available at NYLONshopLocal Heroes, Demin Hearts Pinafore Dress, $99, available at LocalHeroes.

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Scrap City LA, Pink Crop Top, $30, available at NYLONshopLocal Heroes, Demin Hearts Pinafore Dress, $99, available at LocalHeroes.

Photo by Tegan Davis

Scrap City LA, Pink Crop Top, $30, available at NYLONshopLocal Heroes, Demin Hearts Pinafore Dress, $99, available at LocalHeroes.

Photo by Tegan Davis

Scrap City LA, Pink Crop Top, $30, available at NYLONshopLocal Heroes, Demin Hearts Pinafore Dress, $99, available at LocalHeroes.

Photo by Tegan Davis.

High Heels Suicide, F*** You Denim Jacket, $155, available at NYLONshopJaded London, Black Mesh Insert Body, $60, available at NYLONshopScrap City LA, Lace Up Denim Skirt in Blue, $98, available at NYLONshop.

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High Heels Suicide, F*** You Denim Jacket, $155, available at NYLONshopJaded London, Black Mesh Insert Body, $60, available at NYLONshopScrap City LA, Lace Up Denim Skirt in Blue, $98, available at NYLONshop.

Photo by Tegan Davis

High Heels Suicide, F*** You Denim Jacket, $155, available at NYLONshopJaded London, Black Mesh Insert Body, $60, available at NYLONshopScrap City LA, Lace Up Denim Skirt in Blue, $98, available at NYLONshop.

Photo by Tegan Davis

High Heels Suicide, F*** You Denim Jacket, $155, available at NYLONshopScrap City LA, Lace Up Denim Skirt in Blue, $98, available at NYLONshop.

Photo by Tegan Davis

High Heels Suicide, F*** You Denim Jacket, $155, available at NYLONshopScrap City LA, Lace Up Denim Skirt in Blue, $98, available at NYLONshop.