This Nollywood actress pictured above, Crystabel Goddy, claims to have insured her Legs because they are too gorgeous. Read her excerpts from her PUNCH interview below:
Even God is a fashionista! If you doubt
that, take a look at the beauty of the world; its creation and
beautification. Fashion simply put is creating and giving life. I give
life to what I do from the clothes I wear, to the personality I carry.
I love to create and recreate myself every time. It is fun when you
explore yourself and step out of the box. It keeps you unpredictable.
that, take a look at the beauty of the world; its creation and
beautification. Fashion simply put is creating and giving life. I give
life to what I do from the clothes I wear, to the personality I carry.
I love to create and recreate myself every time. It is fun when you
explore yourself and step out of the box. It keeps you unpredictable.
Is there a difference between style and fashion?
Yes there is but both work together.
Fashion is the act or process of creating while style is a distinctive
and peculiar mode of doing certain things. I’d go back to the creation
for instance, what Eve did was to style herself and Adam with the fig
leaves based on what suited them individually.
Fashion is the act or process of creating while style is a distinctive
and peculiar mode of doing certain things. I’d go back to the creation
for instance, what Eve did was to style herself and Adam with the fig
leaves based on what suited them individually.
What influences your style?
Well, I am mostly a natural person even
though I can be daring. I love to be different and outstanding. I just
understand the occasion and work towards standing out. I am also in love
with vintage items especially when it comes to fashion. I’m always
intrigued by the photographs from my mum’s gallery back in her youth. I
haven’t exactly had time to explore that but I get some inspiration from
them when it comes to my style. I think being a beauty queen helped in
moulding me more too.
though I can be daring. I love to be different and outstanding. I just
understand the occasion and work towards standing out. I am also in love
with vintage items especially when it comes to fashion. I’m always
intrigued by the photographs from my mum’s gallery back in her youth. I
haven’t exactly had time to explore that but I get some inspiration from
them when it comes to my style. I think being a beauty queen helped in
moulding me more too.
Is it your love for vintage looks that makes you wear your natural hair?
Perhaps; I love being natural because
I’m comfortable in my skin. My hair is beautiful, so why should I hide
it? I don’t mean to insult people that do not carry their natural hair
but trust me, each time I walk down the streets, into a salon or attend a
function, everyone always wants to feel my gorgeous hair. I’m talking
about ladies with the expensive weaves and wigs! It’s part of the
reasons I love my natural hair the more. Besides, it is healthy. I also
wear my nails naturally too because I have stopped fixing artificial
nails. And they’re healthier than ever. So my love for vintage comes to
play in my styling.
I’m comfortable in my skin. My hair is beautiful, so why should I hide
it? I don’t mean to insult people that do not carry their natural hair
but trust me, each time I walk down the streets, into a salon or attend a
function, everyone always wants to feel my gorgeous hair. I’m talking
about ladies with the expensive weaves and wigs! It’s part of the
reasons I love my natural hair the more. Besides, it is healthy. I also
wear my nails naturally too because I have stopped fixing artificial
nails. And they’re healthier than ever. So my love for vintage comes to
play in my styling.
Why do you like wearing short dresses?
Why not, after all, it is said that if
you have it, you flaunt it. I have lovely and beautiful legs, so I
flaunt them. I wear short dresses to show off my gorgeous insured legs
and it is worth it. Besides, everyone has something peculiar to them.
Short dresses complement my full and long curly black hair. Besides, our
country, Nigeria, is hot, so why bother with too many clothes?
you have it, you flaunt it. I have lovely and beautiful legs, so I
flaunt them. I wear short dresses to show off my gorgeous insured legs
and it is worth it. Besides, everyone has something peculiar to them.
Short dresses complement my full and long curly black hair. Besides, our
country, Nigeria, is hot, so why bother with too many clothes?
There’s a place and time fit for how I appear. I don’t like to be defined by what I wear.
Are your legs really insured?
Do you really want to know?
Yes.
Actually, it was a thoughtful
acquaintance of mine who thought they were too gorgeous not to be
insured, so I went ahead to do so.
acquaintance of mine who thought they were too gorgeous not to be
insured, so I went ahead to do so.
Were you ever teased by peers because of your slim stature while growing up?
No, I was never teased by other kids. I
was not raised in that kind of environment. In fact, I recall being
admired and called ‘Agbani’. Nowadays, some people ask in bewilderment
how I manage to maintain my body structure.
was not raised in that kind of environment. In fact, I recall being
admired and called ‘Agbani’. Nowadays, some people ask in bewilderment
how I manage to maintain my body structure.
If you had an opportunity for surgical enhancement, wouldn’t you want to increase your boobs, hips or butt?
No, I am too comfortable in my skin and I
am not apologetic about that. Why would I want to put air in my boobs
and butt, then feel like a balloon? There’s beauty in every size and
there is always someone that finds you fascinating and attractive the
way you are. So I don’t want surgical enhancement now or ever. I am
proudly size 2; I have never been a size 6/8 my whole life. Trim and
curvy is the new sexy look.
am not apologetic about that. Why would I want to put air in my boobs
and butt, then feel like a balloon? There’s beauty in every size and
there is always someone that finds you fascinating and attractive the
way you are. So I don’t want surgical enhancement now or ever. I am
proudly size 2; I have never been a size 6/8 my whole life. Trim and
curvy is the new sexy look.
Why do you have extra piercings but no tattoo?
We all have our preference. I love
jewellery because while growing up, I was a very fashionable child. I
always had accessories with my outfit. I have my photos as a kid dressed
up and with bangles and rings. I must have been three years old then. I
remember that by the time I was six years old, I had an actual
wristwatch and I could tell the time correctly.
jewellery because while growing up, I was a very fashionable child. I
always had accessories with my outfit. I have my photos as a kid dressed
up and with bangles and rings. I must have been three years old then. I
remember that by the time I was six years old, I had an actual
wristwatch and I could tell the time correctly.
Do you still love accessories till date?
Yes.
What fashion item can’t you leave home without?
They are things you can see. I cannot
leave home without my rings. Sadly, I lost my bracelet recently and I
have been heartbroken ever since because it never left my wrist unless I
wanted to clean it, that’s when I remove it. All my accessories are
special.
leave home without my rings. Sadly, I lost my bracelet recently and I
have been heartbroken ever since because it never left my wrist unless I
wanted to clean it, that’s when I remove it. All my accessories are
special.
What is your fashion weakness?
I love all my fashion items. They come in handy for different occasions. I love boots and shoes with high heels as well.
What would you never be caught wearing?
I haven’t exactly figured that out yet but I know I don’t fancy wrappers much.
But you seem to love the native attire. Is there a particular reason for that?
I enjoy exploring the native attire in
an unconventional way. I am not one that abides by the norms or rules of
how a fabric should be worn. I love my freedom to express my style. So I
choose to wear a print with a touch of my personality.
an unconventional way. I am not one that abides by the norms or rules of
how a fabric should be worn. I love my freedom to express my style. So I
choose to wear a print with a touch of my personality.
Have you ever gone wrong while experimenting with fashion?
I can’t recall. I’ve always got
compliments. One day at a reading, the moment I stepped in, I’d barely
settled when a group of friends said I looked like I just came out of a
magazine. The most important thing about style is to make sure people
feel you in that outfit.
compliments. One day at a reading, the moment I stepped in, I’d barely
settled when a group of friends said I looked like I just came out of a
magazine. The most important thing about style is to make sure people
feel you in that outfit.
I create who I want to be each time and I
walk with that grace. So if I’m not feeling the outfit, I change. Once I
feel good, that is like the prerequisite for me.
walk with that grace. So if I’m not feeling the outfit, I change. Once I
feel good, that is like the prerequisite for me.
So you would rather create trends than follow then?
We all have one or two musings but I’m a
creator. Some days back, I attended the 6th Lights and Camera Film
Festival and I had a pair of couture shorts, blazers and shoes with high
heels and people could not stop complimenting me. Why get lost in the
crowd because of acceptance when you can stand out and make them pay
attention?
creator. Some days back, I attended the 6th Lights and Camera Film
Festival and I had a pair of couture shorts, blazers and shoes with high
heels and people could not stop complimenting me. Why get lost in the
crowd because of acceptance when you can stand out and make them pay
attention?
Can you marry a man who isn’t fashionable?
Aside having the ability to look
appealing, to me, fashion is deeper. It is knowing what to say, how to
say it; when and where to say certain things. I can’t marry a man who
doesn’t challenge me to be better. A fashionable man is ‘the essence’.
He is a package that has content. He’s resourceful.
appealing, to me, fashion is deeper. It is knowing what to say, how to
say it; when and where to say certain things. I can’t marry a man who
doesn’t challenge me to be better. A fashionable man is ‘the essence’.
He is a package that has content. He’s resourceful.
How do you stay fit and maintain your physique?
I am able to maintain my physique by
keeping healthy practices. I grew up as a vegetarian, so eating healthy
is a custom. I do some exercise routines in my house whenever I have a
free time.
keeping healthy practices. I grew up as a vegetarian, so eating healthy
is a custom. I do some exercise routines in my house whenever I have a
free time.
You grew up as a vegetarian?
Yes. Some people see it as being weird
but guess what, weird is awesome literally. There’s always something
weird and fascinating about me.
but guess what, weird is awesome literally. There’s always something
weird and fascinating about me.
Was it your parents that introduced you to that lifestyle?
Yes, they did.
So you never ate meat as a child?
No, I did not.
When was the first time you ate meat?
I’m not very sure about the precise date
but it must have been some years back while I was in the university. I
still can’t go to the market to buy red meat.
but it must have been some years back while I was in the university. I
still can’t go to the market to buy red meat.
But didn’t you feel deprived?
Feel deprived for not eating meat? No.
What made your parents adopt that lifestyle?
I guess their desire to be in good health. Remember, you are what you eat.
Has that upbringing helped you in life?
It has definitely made me a healthier person.
How often do you visit the spa?
I do so as often as possible. Whenever I have the time, I go there.
You don’t seem to be a fan of corporate wears…
You need to see me when I’m off to
church. I have my own style whenever I am wearing a corporate outfit.
Like I said, I believe in looking appropriate for the occasion, so of
course, I won’t do corporate on a casual sunny day especially as I’m not
in a very corporate business.
church. I have my own style whenever I am wearing a corporate outfit.
Like I said, I believe in looking appropriate for the occasion, so of
course, I won’t do corporate on a casual sunny day especially as I’m not
in a very corporate business.
How did you find yourself in the world of beauty pageantry?
I think it is because of the peculiar
way I walk. Back in college, whenever I walked passed, I had this
teacher who would call his colleagues to watch my walking step. He
called me ‘Miss California’. He was probably the one that sowed the seed
in me. As I became more confident and aware, I knew I had to contest in
a beauty pageant and win to officially become a queen. And as I went
into it, I understood better and realised that there was more to being a
representative.
way I walk. Back in college, whenever I walked passed, I had this
teacher who would call his colleagues to watch my walking step. He
called me ‘Miss California’. He was probably the one that sowed the seed
in me. As I became more confident and aware, I knew I had to contest in
a beauty pageant and win to officially become a queen. And as I went
into it, I understood better and realised that there was more to being a
representative.
Has your stint with the fashion world affected your style?
In simple terms, it helped me to love myself. I have a better understand of who I am.
What pageant did you win?
I’m the maiden Queen of Beauty of
Africa. They’re about to have the 10th edition, so I’m visiting the
contestants to encourage them as the Queen Mother. Also, I was the Miss
Amnesty International at a point in my life.
Africa. They’re about to have the 10th edition, so I’m visiting the
contestants to encourage them as the Queen Mother. Also, I was the Miss
Amnesty International at a point in my life.