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Style: Nasheeba in the UK

Avatar • Mar 26, 2014

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Introduce yourself!
N:
Hello, My name is Nasheeba. I currently live in Manchester, UK and I love it. I lived in Coventry before that. I study Fashion design at MMU. I love creating: photography, designing and modeling. Recently I represented Jโ€™adore Models Manchester. I love being inspired and inspiring others.

What is your style philosophy?
N:
Wear what you feel, be bold. Bold is better than boring. Give people something different to look at.

How would you describe your sense of style?
N:
Very me. From young Iโ€™ve always been the one whose personal style didnโ€™t fit in with most. I loved it and I stuck with itโ€ฆ but it just came naturally anyway.

COLOUR & PRINTS! Match made in heaven on my ideal garment, or either separately.

Vintage. I love vintage and will always wear something vintage/thrifted. Trying to sustain the earth supports this love.

An androgynous style seeps through everything I wear no matter how girly I try to look. So there will always be an edge to my outfit.

Modesty. I donโ€™t know if itโ€™s because I have no major curves that I donโ€™t own low cut or freakum dresses, or the way Iโ€™ve been brought up. It doesnโ€™t really appeal to me. I prefer cool outfits than sexy ones.

Casual. I can look pretty casual for certain things. Most things arenโ€™t that serious to me so being casual, but cool is okay.

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What is the process of deciding what to wear in the morning?
N:
Usually when I have to dress to go someplace that I have to look stylish the outcome can be a joke. I usually look/feel best when I donโ€™t have to think too much about it. So I just walk up to my wardrobe and pick whatever. But there are days Iโ€™ll be close to tears of frustration when a lot of time is passing and I still havenโ€™t decided what to wear.

What are the three favorite things in your closet?
N:
Black combat boots. I wear these everywhere! I love them, they are comfy and will always determine my final look. Itโ€™s what adds the edge to my outfits.

My printed suit (blazer and shorts). This outfit is always helpful when Iโ€™m trying to look stylish, but professional.

My vintage blue suede jacket/coat. I like it, very casual and oversized, but different.

What are some of your favorite shops/websites for clothes, shoes and accessories?
N:
Eโ€‘bay, Asos Marketplace, Urban Outfitters, charity shops rather than overpriced vintage stores. River Islandโ€ฆ more high street but not too tough. I honestly donโ€™t even like shopping, I just bump into cool things and Iโ€™m sorted.

How long have you been natural?
N:
2 years and 4 months.

How and why did you transition into natural hair?
N:
My relaxed hair was frustrating for a while. It was all different lengths and damaged. One day I looked in the mirror, grabbed a pair of scissors, cut it all off, and left the short growth I had. It took a really long time to even like it. I only felt comfortable when I dyed it blonde. I thought about giving up and relaxing it so many times, but I didnโ€™t and Iโ€™m happy I didnโ€™t. I wanted curly hair for so long and there was no way unless I started again. At least I could have curls!

What is your signature hairstyle?
N:
My fro out or pulled back.

Describe your styling regimen over the course of the month.
N:
I wash my hair maybe once a fortnight using any shampoo, Mizani Supreme Oil Conditioner and sometimes an argan oil hair mask. I moisturize it every day or every other day with coconut oil, unrefined shea butter, shea oil and a shea butter moisturizing detangling lotion. I style my hair quite frequently depending on how much effort Iโ€™m willing to put in. When I cannot be bothered I will wear it in an afro, pulled back, in braids, anything I like. I like a blowout afro better, but Iโ€™m trying to stay away from heat. Iโ€™m still not content with my regimen. Itโ€™s forever changing.

Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
N:
Retroxrich.tumblr.com
Instagram @Nasheeba

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Just another lover of natural hair and expression. - Style Icon Coordinator for BGLH

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Anon87
Anon87
6 years ago

Love! And you remind me of singer M.I.A

youngin girl
youngin girl
6 years ago

Your fashion is on fire and your hair is too. I think you make a cool fashionista and model. Youโ€™ll be recognized all over someday. Keep inspiring and being motivated! In photo 16, you were lean with it. I see you!

Araki
6 years ago

Such a cool style!

Jasmine
Jasmine
6 years ago

Oh yes, she did that.. *Z snap formation*

XhosaGoddess
XhosaGoddess
6 years ago

So gorge!!! hair_ face_ bod_

Amira
6 years ago

Hey girl! I go to UoM, weโ€™re neighbors!! Also, I love your style and I also design jewelry, if you would be interested in modeling some hmu on IG @_Am_Designs ๐Ÿ™‚

Elle
Elle
6 years ago

The gold-leaf poncho, the sheer daisy-shirt, the metallic sweater (yum!) and those gorgeous French pigtails are my favorite looks. Great hair, beautiful face and honest interview โ€” thx!

Liz
Liz
6 years ago

PHOTO 18 WITH THOSE TWO BRAIDS, you are sooo cute there, I love that look, Iโ€™m forever trying to create something similar. Those were some fun pictures, thanks for sharing.

Kenya L.
Kenya L.
6 years ago

Love it! Your pic on the runway in green is nice. Good Luck with career! Ohโ€ฆI like your hair too! (:

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