Model Fernanda Kinder’s Instagram Keeps Summer Alive All Year Long

We spend a lot of time on Instagram (no, really—a lot of time), and when we're not living vicariously through our favorite FOMO-inducing accounts, we're checking on some particularly talented users. So when our GQ castings team finds a ’grammer worth shouting out, we think it's our duty to share him or her with you, dear followers.

Fall, sadly and officially, is in full swing. And if you live somewhere where the mercury has already begun to drop, don't worry: You can easily keep the spirit of the sunniest season alive with a quick visit to the Instagram feed of Brazilian-born model Fernanda Kinder. The brunette stunner seems to be perpetually close to a sandy shore, which makes sense, given her lifelong love of beach volleyball. When we asked her how she spends her downtime, she told us, "If possible, I always go to the beach." Get to know her—and take a closer look at her affinity for warm water and sunny skies—below.

Where are you right now?
In New York City!

Where did you grow up?
In a town in the south of Brazil called Joinville.

If you weren't a model, what career would you pursue?
If I hadn't started modeling, I would definitely be a volleyball player. It's a sport that I'm addicted to and a big fan of! I’ve played since I was little.

What is your mantra? (If you don't have one, make one up. We'll wait.)
Everything happens for a reason. If you don't understand why certain things happened, know for sure in the future that you will.

What makes you feel sexy?
Red lipstick and a good laugh.

Where have you never been but want to go?
Does it need to be only one place? LOL! My dream is to visit and dive in Papua New Guinea.

What is your most prized possession?
Land in Indonesia that I just bought.