Ruth Kinuthia: Miss Kenya 2008

What is your style?

Elegant and classy, I like to keep it simple.

The change was really drastic! Before I wasn’t as fashion conscious as I am now. Now I keep myself informed on the latest fashion trends.

What is your number one beauty tip as a beauty queen?

What I’ve come to realise as a beauty queen and as a model is that your skin says a lot about you. It’s very important to take care of your skin. Cleanse, tone and moisturize is my beauty tip.

Favourite clothing stores…

Believe it or not … I don’t shop much! My sister has a great fashion sense and does the shopping for me. But when I do shop, I love looking around mostly for shoes and accessories. I’ve found that ‘Identity’ has very nice accessories.

Favourite celeb style…

I usually don’t go out of my way to dress like any celebrity…. I choose the style that works for me. However, I really like Eva Longoria’s fashion sense.

I can’t get enough of…

Accessories. I love them because they can totally transform an outfit from ordinary to chic. In other words, accessories help you stand out from the crowd. I also love wearing vibrant colours.

My favourite pair of shoes…

I really love Gladiator heels. They are very comfortable and provide very good support for my ankles, and they look really hot!

Catch me dead wearing…

MC Hammer pants!

I was a fashion disaster when I wore…

I think that would be when I was growing up, I used to wear those faded full jeans suits.

I never leave the house without my…

Lip gloss, face powder, cell phone and notebook.

What is your worst fashion habit?

I think that would be holding on to just one look, instead of diversifying and trying out new trends and new looks.

To bed I wear…

A variety of classy yet comfortable sleeping gowns, lingerie or pajamas.

Style tip...

Know your style and let it work for you. Dress to accentuate your strong points and disguise your weak ones. Use bright colors to enhance your look.