Black Girl Killing It interviews the fashion...

Black Girl Killing It interviews the fashion conscious sisters Lebeam and Nizuwah, call it happy hour…

How would you define your personal style?

Lebeam: African in NewYork

Nizuwah: I’m not sure how to define my style.

Do you find that you follow fashion trends, or do you play by your own rules?

Lebeam: I play by my own rules. I wear what I like, and what looks good on me. I don’t really pay attention to seasonal trends.

Nizuwah: I pay attention to the trends, but I don’t let them define my style. If I like something I’ll wear it, regardless of what the trend is.

Are there any colours you tend to shy away from, and if so why?

Lebeam: No I don’t shy away from certain colors, but I tend to lean more towards neutrals.

Nizuwah: I’m not a fan of bright colors against my skin. I like darker colors.

When you hear the term “Black Girl Killing It” what comes to mind?

Lebeam: A black woman that’s dressed to the nines.

Nizuwah: A black girl thats on point in terms of fashion

Do you accept anyone’s critique or are you confident in your style choices?

Lebeam: The only critiques that I take into consideration are people in my inner circle who’s fashion sense I appreciate. Otherwise I’m confident.

Nizuwah: I acknowledge critiques but only apply them if I agree with what is being said.

As a child were you always into clothes or did you grow into your own fashion sense?

Lebeam: Do you remember when mom and dad used to dress us as twins, with cosbys sweaters and jeans?

Nizuwah: Haha yea, they were pretty stylish.

Lebeam: I feel like that is when I began to become aware about what fashion was.

Nizuwah: Yea, I feel like that early influences really shaped my fashion sense.

Do you participate in your local fashion scene?

Lebeam: Well I live in NYC , so for me, participating in my local fashion scene is waking up each morning and deciding what outfit best represents me that day.

Nizuwah: I don’t outwardly participate in Denver’s fashion scene. I participate in my own way, by deciding which clothes I buy and what outfits I put together, and creating my own trends.

How does your day to day life factor into your wardrobe choices?

Lebeam: Being a mother,I am always on the move so I try to find pieces that allow movement and comfort, but that are still stylish.

Nizuwah: I currently work in a very conservative industry, so I sometimes have a hard time finding pieces that work with my style and are still appropriate for work.

What is your greatest fashion pet peeve?

Lebeam: Ill fitting clothes, too tight never looks good.

Nizuwah: When people try to hard to fit into a certain mold, or trend.

What is your favourite trend right now?

Lebeam: My favorite trend overall is Androgny.

Nizuwah: Dark Lipstick, and high wasted tailored pants.

Have you ever tried your hand at design or sewing?

Lebeam: Yes, I have an online shop with some pieces I’ve designed, My shop is kidanbylebeam.bigcartel.com.

Nizuwah: No, I tried knitting once, it didn’t work very well

Are there any designers that you like to wear or whose clothing stands out with you?

Lebeam: I love Comme des Garçon, Ralph Lauren, and Issey Miyika.

Nizuwah: I don’t pay to much attention to designer names, I’m more intrigued by street fashion, and vintage pieces.