Queen Diamond recently sat down with HIGH TAX Bracket Magazine and answered a range of questions delving into where her head is at this point in the game, but they were not limited to just questions on fashion and musical inspiration. Things got a little personal.
The model/hostess/actress/marketer turned Beautiful Blogger & Video Personality, who represents Diamond Images 03 production gave a little insight on her new goals, her views on style and her personal definition of success. She also went into a few details about her love life, personal goals and favorite places to shop. She tells the mag that she believes every girl should love their natural beauty and not become the next fake chic, that she can’t live without sex and her most prized possession is her sanity.
Check out a few excerpts:
Place you call home
Maryland.
Must-have wardrobe items
Vibrant colours and print fabrics. High waisted silhouettes, statement shoes, easy dresses and Doc Martens for rainy days and cannot forget a pair of Timberlands & Jordans.
What is your definition of style?
“The canvas of our individuality. An outlet for expression.”
Most valuable possessions
“My sanity.”
Where do you find inspiration?Fashion Icons
“Diana Ross, Erykah Badu, Beyonce, my beautiful glam mother, and the girls on my campus.”
“Traveling, diving into other cultures face first. The colours everywhere, the colour palette of shotgun houses in New Orleans, spices in Marrakesh, nail polishes on shelf at my favourite nail shop called Miracle Nail's. I just left Rwanda and have never seen colours used in such natural and spectacular way in my life. I see colour before I see any other element in design.”
Make-up RoutineBeauty Routine
“I am very low maintenance and REAL NATURAL BEAUTY. I think I am lucky when I get to wash my face at night. I occasionally get facials by a miracle worker in Washington D.C. named Mira. However, apparently getting facials is not the way to erase months of carelessness and angry pores. Sleep is vital, happiness is key so I feel the most beautiful with those two elements combined.”
"Eyeshadow and bright lips… Keep it moving"
Personal mottoRelationship status
“Happily SINGLE! It is not complicated, thank God!”
“I tend to adopt Tamar Braxton’s Motto over mine: OWN.COM or that's a (Basic Bottom Bit*h)" <--Mine
How do you feel about being recognized for your great sense of style?What does success means to you?
“Defining success on my own terms. First, being a loving and committed mother. I have failed in all things if I have not achieved that. Being an artist that creates to express the needs of my own, and in the process hopefully inspiring others. Having the financial stability to support the lifestyle that makes me feel fulfilled. I know that happiness is a temporary state of mind, success means for me constantly growing, evolving to find that place.”
“I feel completely flattered and also very humbled.”
What is your opinion about the black representation in the fashion industry?
“I think it is evolving, and that is a beautiful thing! Now when I flip through magazines I can see just as many beautiful black models in major campaigns as any other race. Unique, striking,beautiful women. I felt so extremely gifted to be Diamond Images 03's first multi-racial spokesperson, and to be embraced fully for being exactly who I am. And standing next to Lil Wayne, with my curls bigger than days light. I don’t by any means consider myself the most qualified for model material besides being the most beautiful woman in my city/town. I think that people tend to respond to what is real. Multi-racial women carry that flame with so much ease and confidence. It is being captured and celebrated on all fronts in fashion now. I have friends who are doing greats things, that movement is very real and well deserved!”
7 things you can´t live without?
Water, food, tv, sun, music, my BB and sex.
Projects?“My blood, sweat, tears and long awaited videos, which is being recorded as we speak.”
Check out Queen Diamond on
Facebook at: www.facebook.com/diamond2queen
Twitter: @Diamond2Queen
Youtube: DiamondImages03
