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Spotlight On: Lisa Opie Shares How She Became A Successful Business Owner Twice Over

Lisa Opie had to make her first swimsuit by hand for a pageant competition in 2012 because she couldn't afford to buy one. Now, she's a successful business owner of two companies: Vizcaya Swimwear and LadyCode Cosmetics. Here's how she did it.

By Nicole Dominique3 min read
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Meet Lisa Opie – the gorgeous Japanese-American socialite, business owner, model, and former beauty pageant contestant. Beginning with just $17 in her pocket, Lisa turned her passion for design into two successful (and glamorous, might I add) brands: Vizcaya Swimwear, a luxury swimwear collection for pageants, and LadyCode Cosmetics, which offers high-quality makeup inspired by women’s beauty needs and cultural influences. “I believe that beauty is diverse, and makeup should be a tool for self-expression and empowerment,” Lisa tells Evie.