PSB: What inspired you to pursue plus size modeling?YANEEKA: In 2006 I walked for Harlem Fashion Week for the first time. But in 2010 I took modeling serious when I attended a casting call in Baltimore Maryland for a calendar shoot and made the casting.
PSB: How many years of experience do you have modeling?
YANEEKA: I been modeling for three years.
PSB: What are your goals as a plus model?
YANEEKA: My goals are to help women and young girls of all shape and sizes feel free in there own skin. To accomplish my dreams and live a happy humble life. To help change the way society look at over weight human beings.
PSB: Who /What is your inspiration?
YANEEKA: My mother is my inspiration, She is ambitious, motivated, energetic, smart, and nurturing. she has motivated me to do my best in life and to always be a leader.
The everyday women inspire me, any women that I see working hard to be successful keep me going. I like to see women inspire each other to do they best as well as unite as strong positive women.
PSB: Who are your favorite Plus size designers/Retailers?
YANEEKA: Theary Sim,YANEEKA: Zelie for her, Rue107,Rue114, LYS, Lane Bryant, Ashley Stewart, Torrid, Swiyyah Couture, Chanel, Fendi and much more.
PSB: What is your favorite fashion Trend this year? (Optional)
YANEEKA: I don't follow trends, I'm more of a trend setter. I have my own style I dress according to how I feel. A graphic tee and skinny jeans is me all day long and pair of keds sneakers but see me out with the girl and I'm all diva up.
PSB: Favorite quote of all time
YANEEKA:
"Style is a way to say who you are
without having to speak"
- Rachel ZoePSB: Do you have any upcoming events we should look out for?YANEEKA: Yes I'm working on my styling portfolio this month, and I be working with Iamplusaliciousalove on her website as well as other photo shoot.
PSB: How can we contact you? Facebook, website..etcContact me LancasterYaneeka@yahoo.com
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