Thursday 14 March 2013

Nicki Minaj Elle Magazine Shoot

Nicki Minaj has killed her latest magazine cover since revealing her new softer and simple grown and sexy look. Her hairstylist Terrence Davidson has been replaced with Oscar James, and next month in April's issue of Elle Magazine Nicki is Elle Magazines very own cover girl. Nicki shares all about how she felt ditching the bold colors, bright wigs, and striking threads for her new look.
Her toned-down look
When I saw myself with barely any makeup at, it was such a… like, I’m so, so attached to my pink lipstick, it’s hard. I feel that it’s become a part of me. To go in front of the camera, without pink lips or big ol’ crazy lashes— you know, nothing— I felt naked. It was scary! So this photoshoot was a real accomplishment in my eyes.
Being bullied during her childhood
I went through a lot of bullying early on. Girls made my life a living hell. We had come to America from a different country. My brother and I had accents. It was very tough. So I’ve always put up this wall— it was a self-defense mechanism growing up— because I was almost expecting people to attack me. And I still have it. It’s sad.
Advice to the ladies to gain respect
My advice to women in general: Even if you’re doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want— and don’t allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge. You want everyone to know, Okay, I can’t play games with her. I have to do right by this woman. That's what it's all about.
 
Her plans for world domination
My goal in the beginning was to buy my mother a house. Now I realize, Okay, if I really focus and become a key player in business, then I can build an empire. I’m thinking of a legacy that I can be proud of and wealth that my grandchildren can use to go to college. So world domination— in terms of providing for my family — is absolutely my goal.

The full interview in Elle Magazine will be out March 18th


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