Today we introduce you to the lovely @sheismoonreyes. Monica is an art director for @delafemme, a wardrobe stylist and vintage collector. I feel so grateful to be sharing a bit of her story and was incredibly inspired by her flowing electric energy.

What has been your best investment?

The best investment does not come in the form of money. It's been spending those rare in-between moments with my family and life-long friends. They have helped me get through the hardest parts of my life by just sharing their joy, bountiful energy, and an endless sense of humor. As I get older, so do the people I care about. I realize life is too short. People I love have died along the way, and any of us can leave this world, at any given time. It's something we take for granted, a lot. I still think about the ones I haven't spoken to or seen in a long time. I wish we'd still be in touch if we didn't let life get in the way so much.

In the game of truth or dare what do you pick?

Dare. As long as it allows me to live for tomorrow.

Why is art important?

Art is like breathing. It's the greatest and most pure outlet for artists to truly and 100% express what they are thinking, feeling, and seeing. We live in a totally systematic society where we are supposed to feel safe living in a world of routines. What's life without feeling the mess of this world? I love seeing what that looks like in someone's brain.

Please tell me about Delafemme....

Masculine de La FEMME was founded by my co-partner, Dan Monick, and I in 2015. It is an online publication based on women empowerment and gender equality. I find the artists, style, and art direct. Dan photographs them on bw 35mm film. We encourage truth and honesty by shooting with 35mm film, natural lighting, no make-up, and no post-production (retouching). You can see more here: www.masculinedelafemme.com.

Tell me one Monica fun fact....

I was a freight elevator operator for a production tower in Hollywood. It was one of my first odd jobs out here. I made up my own outfits even though my boss told me it wasn't mandatory. I wore a mini skirt, heels, a white button-up, and a black tie or bow tie and took everyone up to their jobs. I soon scored my first solo art show at the corner coffee shop nearby. During the night of the opening, I sat in the back, told no one I was the artist, and quietly left soon after. At the time, talking to strangers about my art seemed more like a death sentence than a celebration. This was 11 years ago. I've come a long way.

What does love feel like?

Love is constant. Love is honest. Love is truth, compassionate, forgiving, unconditional, and eternal.

What is the best advice you have ever received?

"Know what you want and don't be afraid to ask for it"
"Don't show all your cards so soon"
"Have Faith. Live in Love"
"When someone opens the car door for you, open their door from the inside" - I watched a couple do that once, and I fell in love with both of them.