Interview: Jazmine from Jazzabelle's Diary

Monday, September 30, 2013

Whenever I see a new post from Jazmine, 21 year old stylist, model, and generally lovely person behind Jazzabelle's Diary, my heart soars! This girl is so genuinely lovely inside and out - scrolling through her blog, the words "effortlessly chic" come to mind - and when trying to think of blogs that are the absolute cream of the crop, hers is one I immediately think of!

Jazmine was kind enough to let me interview her, and below you will find her answers to my questions about her personal style, photography, and Nicki Minaj! ♡

How would you describe your personal style in three words?
Simple, classic & ladylike.

I really love the fact your mother is your photographer - do you two have any photography tips or advice for taking the best outfit pictures?
I think taking your time, finding the perfect locations and discovering your own style are pretty important things. Also, my mum and I take the best pictures when I'm feelin' confident and happy, so I never force myself to take them just for the sake of a blog post, the moment has to be right.

What are five of your favorite things right now?
'I Love You More Than You Think' by Rizzle Kicks, The Mindy Project, a good ol' cup of tea (two sugars and a splash of milk!), my new Topshop teddy bear fur coat and lighting lots of candles around my bedroom.

Describe the average day in the life of Miss Jazmine.
I'll wake up around eight o'clock, have a cup of tea and start to get ready for work. I don't take too long to get ready, so sometimes I snooze my alarm for a bit, but I make sure I'm leaving my flat no later than quarter past nine. I'll then walk to my local train station, catch a train for two stops (I usually have a whole carriage to myself!), then pop to the Pret or M&S to grab somethin' for breakfast. I work in Cath Kidston, which honestly is the most lovely job, so I'm more than happy to arrive early so I have time for another cup of tea and a chat before we have to open shop at ten o'clock. As the in store Visual Merchandiser, I'm often doing the many displays, so sometimes I can be in the window all day changing the scheme for the new season or creating mini stories and displays in store.

After my four hour shift I usually head straight home (maybe stopping at the local florist or charity shop to treat myself to something!), to either get changed straight into my pajamas or get ready to take outfit pictures with my mum. Most evenings are then spent replying to emails, blogging, watchin' tv, listening to music and lounging around in my bedroom. I love the simple things in life, so I can be quite content in not doing much at all! Though sometimes it really is nice to be busy like I have been recently.

Lisette described you as "if Nicki Minaj and Audrey Hepburn had a child" - which I love and I think the perfect description of you! So I have to ask: what is your favorite Audrey film and your favorite Nicki song?
Oh, I thought that was the best compliment ever - I like to think I'm somewhat elegant and classic like Audrey, but then I also have a slightly wilder side to me - my Nicki Minaj alter ego, perhaps! Breakfast at Tiffany's, Roman Holiday (Nicki Minaj actually has a song called Roman Holiday, would you believe!) and Funny Face are three of my favourite Audrey films, I honestly couldn't choose between them as I love them all for such different reasons. And let's not even start on my favourite Nicki Minaj songs! Can I pick a few? Super Bass is a total classic, I adore the lyrics in Fly, but more recently I've been lovin' High School as I love learning to rap tricky lyrics!

Visit Jazmine on Jazzabelle's Diary, Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram

Thank you so much again Jazmine!

25 comments:

  1. I love her sense of style, and she's gorgeous to boot! Also, I love that she's both an Audrey and Nicki fan - Super Bass is a great song. ;)

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  2. thanks for interviewing this beautiful girl so I could discover her blog!!! :)

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  3. Yay I love these blog overlaps :D And Jazmine's style is so effortlessly cool. I wish I could get my mum to take my photos, Jaz's are so beauitfully done :)
    x

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  4. Her style is amazing, I really love her furry pink sweater! Her mom is a great photographer. I'll have to check out her blog. Great interview, Kailey!!

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  5. That's it: I'm buying my mum a camera!

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  6. Love this! She seriously has awesome style
    http://www.buttonsandbirdcages.com

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  7. Her happiness does show in the photos! Love the outfits featured!

    Rachel from A LA MODEST

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  8. what a lovely interview great questions!! and whan an amazing blogger!! xxx

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  9. I heard about her blog, she seems amazing !

    http://coeursdefoxes.blogspot.com/

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  10. She is amazing! I love her Audrey look-a-like hairstyle!

    http://steffisanta.blogspot.com/

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  11. I just clicked over to check out her blog and she's adorable! The post about her teddy bear fur coat and prince had me smiling and wishing we were BFF's

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  12. I love Jazzabelle's blog! Her style is so inspirational. This is a great interview!

    Xo, Hannah

    sweetsweetnoir.net

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  13. I love your blog!!! Cool post very interesting:) I greet and I invite you to my blog:)

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  14. I'll never be as kawaii as jazzmine, she's chou kawaii and chou sugoi Y_Y

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  15. I've never seen her blog before but she has great style! Shall go take a look at her blog, now :)

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  16. She has great poses... I know that sounds weird LOL! However she looks stunning!!!

    www.BlackandOlives.com

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  17. she has such a beautiful blog, definitely deserving of a little feature from you. she seems lovely. :)

    little henry lee

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  18. I am very picky when it comes to reading blogs so when somebody impresses me or turns me into a reader, it sure is a wonderful thing!

    I always look forward to Jazmine's posts. The photography is brilliant and her outfits -- even the most simple of them -- are utterly inspiring!

    Hope everything is beautiful in your land Kailey ^_^
    Sending my love!!

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  19. You can clearly see she is a model, she is beautiful! X Anna

    www.fashionanna.com

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  20. Great interview! She's an absolute beaut!

    www.violetdaffodils.blogspot.co.uk

    xx

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  21. how have your made your lovely blog design?

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  22. I love Jazimne's sense of style, you're right she is effortless chic! Her photos are always super gorgeous too, and she seemss like a lovely lady :) xx

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  23. Definitely one of my favourite blogging ladies! I really love the parisian chic in her outfits :)
    xx

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