Beauty is deeper than just what you look at in a picture. You could fancy what you like, but as a woman my mother always raised us to believe in ourselves. I'm very grateful for the fact that my mother brought me up that way.

To have this opportunity, in light of my familys struggles, made me want to create something lasting and relevant.

For me, there has never been one definition of beauty. I think we all have something to offer and when beauty shines from within, there can be no denying it

Pressure only makes you sick. You won't get anything positive out of it.

I learnt just how little it takes to survive, which is why I don’t waste things – food, money, friendships or opportunities.

You can't buy enlightenment, but you can hire a mirror so you can watch it happen.

I think I enjoy London the best as it's where I started my career. But Paris is beautiful too.