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Keeping it Fresh with Leilani Souza

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Services for Real Estate Pros with ActiveRain, Community Manager

This week's Keeping it Fresh is brought to you by Leilani Souza

How long have you been in business?                                     

I got my real estate license 13 1/2 years ago and have been a broker since February 2002. 

What outfit do you own that makes you feel invincible?

I don't have one particular outfit that gives me this feeling, but wearing any of my shoes with 5" heels do seem to give me an air of confidence...maybe because I'm only 5'3". Even my patent leather boots with 4" heels that I'm wearing in this photo make me smile. :)

What is the biggest fashion faux pas you've ever made?

Hmmm...wearing white after Labor Day?

What celebrity is your style doppelganger?

I don't keep up with celebrity styles, but since I watch Sons of Anarchy, Gemma would be my "biker" style doppelganger. If there's a celebrity out there who is diverse enough to wear yoga attire, biker bling, sundresses and jeans/jean shorts on a regular basis, then she would probably be my style doppelganger. :)

Best Fashion Advice?

Let your clothes represent YOU, not the other way around. Don't be afraid of trying new things and don't be afraid to admit when a garment simply doesn't work for you, whether it's due to the color, fit or age-appropriateness. Last, but not least, choose the attire that fits the occasion. I wouldn't dream of wearing one of my yoga outfits on a motorcycle ride, nor would I venture out to look at a piece of raw land wearing 5" heels! 


*Interested in being highlighted in the Keeping It Fresh series? Submit a photo and your answers to the bolded questions to kerrie@activerain.com.

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Kerrie La Guardia
Community Manager
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Comments (17)

Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

Oh, wow! I didn't know about this new series. Nice way to get to know someone.

Oct 11, 2012 06:23 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

As I'm also under 5'4" that made me laugh.  I used to feel more confident in heals, now I just feel comfortable in sneakers.

Oct 11, 2012 06:44 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

A biker chick on AR... love it! Leilani sounds like a woman with a very diverse personality... looks like she's having some fun.  Good for her.

Oct 11, 2012 06:46 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Well, I didn't know Leilani was a biker chick.  She is certainly a force to be reckoned with on that machine.

Oct 11, 2012 07:03 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Kerrie,

           I love this series and I totally agree sometimes I see people in 5" heels walking lots and I think what "an idiot" so I totally agree with Leilani!

Oct 11, 2012 07:05 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Interesting for sure.  this one way for us to find out more about the people we read  here.

Oct 11, 2012 07:11 AM
Bob & Leilani Souza
Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Thanks for the feature, Kerrie...and thanks to everyone for stopping by and commenting. :)

Leilani

P.S. Tammy, even though I'm more confident in heels, I'd much rather walk around barefoot or in slippers...perhaps because I'm from Hawaii. :)

Oct 11, 2012 09:53 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

This is a great way to meet other puddle jumpers here on ActiveRain...

Oct 11, 2012 09:54 AM
Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage
Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL
Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

Great profile for one of our Rainmakers.  Nice blog.

Oct 11, 2012 10:27 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

I like Leilani's advice - "let your clothes represent you..." so true! I also feel pretty good wearing 4 inch heels, but walking in them is a  different story, lol. I always say if your going to wear it, own it and rock it with confidence - that's always the best look!  Love this series Kerrie!

Oct 11, 2012 11:59 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Wonderful photo of Leilani and a great feature in your series. 

Oct 11, 2012 01:07 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Who's the cute chick on the bike Kerrie?  :)

Great feature of Leilani, she has a lot to offer those in the Placer and Sacramento County area.

Oct 11, 2012 01:37 PM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

I never would have imagined Leilani on a motorcycle.  That's what I love about this feature!

Oct 11, 2012 01:39 PM
Shanna Day Team Leader (UT & AZ)
Keller Williams SLC (UT) and Keller Williams Realty EV (AZ) - Park City, UT
Keller Williams Realty

That's fun - I like getting to know you and other agents this way.   It did make me want to go buy a whole new wardrobe though.   ;)   Shanna

Oct 11, 2012 04:56 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Biker chick - a side of Leilani I wouldn't have guessed! How fun!

Oct 12, 2012 01:32 AM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Leilani is one cool young lady! We post on each other's blogs all the time. I WAS surprised to see the biker chick side of her!!!

Oct 13, 2012 05:20 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

"If there's a celebrity out there who is diverse enough to wear yoga attire, biker bling, sundresses and jeans/jean shorts on a regular basis, then she would probably be my style doppelganger. :)" My kind of gal! :)))

Oct 22, 2012 12:30 PM