Adamawa State-born damsel, Nachaiya Aliyu KaMa, is one of the most popular fashion photographers around. With a strong background in fashion and fine arts, the New York-trained photo artist, who is also an image consultant and stylist, had her education at York College, New York where she earned a B.Sc. degree in Information Systems Management with a minor in Studio Arts. She was also at Global Fashion Management. She has tutored Pinhole, Black and White, and Digital Photography at City University of New York, York College. Nachaiya unveils her fashion sense for OYINDAMOLA LAWAL. How would you define fashionIt means different things to different people; for me, it is being stylishly creative, and all about art. Its about having fun playing around with clothes and setting trends.How would you define your styleI will say it is The Fashionista and The Classic. I say that because Im a New Yorker. I love the big city. I love black; I like to dress up, but Im not so crazy about wearing designer names. Based on ones taste, its wise to know the best places to shop and know, which pieces to spend your money on. Be creative in dressing; well put together and chic makes the look appear expensive. Sometimes, I follow trends and sometimes, I dont. I love to set mine; My style is hard to predicate.What is your favourite piece of clothingMy Tavanti Jeans . . . its a prefect fit.What is your favourite fashion pieceAt the moment, its my gold slippers and my black and gold bag. It goes with everything.Favourite designersQuite a lot. Zac Posen, Dolce & Gabbana, Dsquared2, Deola Sagoe, Tom Ford, Patricia Field, Gianfranco Ferre`, Emanuel Ungaro, Marni, Karl Lagerfeld and many others who are creatively impressive. They all showcase exceptional outfits.Whats the fashion piece you cant leave the house withoutMy Ray ban Shades.What fashion do you consider as fashion faux paxIm very particular about colours, so, when you combine funny colours together, then youre totally off, especially when they dont blend with your skin tone.Favourite beauty productVictoria SecretThe Bombshell Body Mist and Neutrogena Deep Cleansing.Beauty routineMoisturizing. Drinking a lot of water. Its important to take care of your skin.Favourite coloursBlack.Love for flowersI like flowers because they reflect a womans personality as well as a womans mood at any particular point in time. For instance pink flowers are playful and girly, while red is intense and seductive. So, I like to complement my mood at any given time with flowers. I chose Eden pearls for my recent photo shoot because their colours are very vibrant and unique, which go well with my personality.Favourite signature scentCoCo Chanel Mademoiselle, GucciGuilty, Rush and Flora. For fragrance, Im a Gucci fan. They are all very classy, strong and sweet. I love the grow-up scent.Most cherished possession My Bible, my family and my camera. My Bible teaches me everything I need to know about being the best I can be as a person. My family is the only trusted ones that have my back and my camera just works wonders with my creative side.Your museKate Moss, Tyra Banks, Omar Epps, Silva Anike-Nweze, Ise Ovbude.Most expensive itemsMy watch (J12)Favourite fashion iconIt has always been the face of 66Twiggy and Mrs. Victoria Beckham. I love them both. They affect some aspects of our society when it comes to fashion and overall style. Twiggy was a major trendsetter. And Mrs. Beckham, I admire her chameleon spirit and the fact that she is willing to take risk, fashion-wise to be precise.What is it that you wont be caught dead wearingA jumper with a mini skirt or bum shorts. Less is more.If you are given a chance to change something in Nigeria, what will it beStop the importation of generators.
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