Nicki Minaj in Elle
After gracing the pages of VIBE and Allure, a Young Money Barbie is showing off her toned down look in the pages of ELLE. Nicki Minaj, 30, is the mag’s latest cover story and in it discussing her new simple makeup and Oscar James assisted hairstyle.
“To go in front of the camera, without pink lips or big ol’ crazy lashes — you know, nothing — I felt naked,” said Minaj about the shoot. “It was scary! When I saw myself with barely any makeup at, it was such a … like, I’m so, so attached to my pink lipstick, it’s hard. I feel that it’s become a part of me. … So this photo shoot was a real accomplishment in my eyes.”
In addition to dishing on her fresh faced style Minaj also advised women to be more demanding and act “like a boss.”
“My advice to women in general: Even if you’re doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss,” said Minaj. “Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want — and don’t allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge. You want everyone to know, OK, I can’t play games with her. I have to do right by this woman. That’s what it’s all about.”
Check out Nicki’s sexy ELLE magazine photos below. –danielle canada
