Sandra Uche Okagbue, a graduate of
Linguistics and Foreign Languages from the University of Ibadan is a model
that
is making waves in the Nigerian fashion industry today. The Anambra State
indigene, who is the first of six children born to the royal family of the late
Obi of Onitsha and the elder sister to the winner of Gulder Ultimate Search 8,
Christopher Okagbube, in this interview with SEYI SOKOYA, speaks on her passion
for modelling and her fashion preferences. Excerpts:
Foray into modelling
I have been in the fashion industry for a
while now. I am not only a model, I am also a fashion freak. I love looking
good and I guess that was what inspired the whole thing. I love cool but
comfortable outfits. This is one of the things that motivated me into launching
my fashion outlet ‘Desire,’ recently. I also see it as an avenue to showcase my
enthusiasm for fashion and to show enlightenment as well as to create awareness
of current fashion trends.
Challenges of modelling
Life itself is a challenge. Everyone has
challenges. It all depends on how you manage them. I have had a few, but with
the help of God and the support of my family and friends, I was able to
overcome them.
Growing up
Growing up was fun. I grew up in a very
respectable royal family. My dad was the Obi of Onitsha until his death. My mum was a very strict disciplinarian. I
looked up to her a lot and that turned me into the woman I am today, but it
took a lot of determination and hard work, coupled with the fact that I had
younger ones looking up to me to get to where I am today.
Description of self
Sandra is an easy going person, open minded
and honest. I despise liars and people that are not honest. I guess that’s just
me.
Definition of style
I believe style is the manner in which a
person chooses to portray herself. I
believe in being positive in whatever I do in life.
Beauty regimen
Nothing extraordinary; I’m naturally
blessed with a good skin and body. I wear very light make-up and simple hairdo,
nothing special.
Favourite designers
My favourite designers are: Chanel; Dolce
& Gabbana and Louis Vuitton, among others.
Favourite colours
I love blue to a fault. I think it is the
right colour for me.
Choice of accessories
I’m not that much into accessories. I just
go with small earrings and necklace.
Fashion items I cannot do without
My lip gloss is one thing that I cannot do
without. It is so dear to me. I feel uncomfortable when I don’t apply it.
Secret of beauty
I believe that beauty is not just on the
outside. True beauty is within. Look good at all times and always be yourself.
Keeping in shape
I work for at least one hour every day. I
do road walks and jogging very early in the morning. Also, I don’t joke with
what I eat.
Special treat
I love going on vacation, especially
outside the country. I love going to the beach, nothing really special.
Most expensive fashion item in my wardrobe
My diamond Frank Muller wristwatch.
What I won’t be caught dead wearing
That should be bikini. I can’t dare it
because It is not my choice. I think it is not good for me.
Opinion on toning and cosmetic surgery
I don’t believe in such things. I don’t
understand why people can’t just leave themselves the way God created them.
Everybody is beautiful in their own way and I strongly believe that these
stuffs have side effects. I really don’t know, but the whole thing scares me.
It’s not even healthy to start with.
On provocative dressing
I just love looking good and decent at all
times. I don’t believe that dressing provocatively makes you more beawWutiful.
Your dressing, I think, portrays who you are.
My greatest physical asset
My hips, I definitely know that I am
wonderfully made and well endowed.
Coping with male admirers
I get a lot of them everywhere I go, but I
learnt how to manage them. Most of them end up being my friends.
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