“I’ve gained more confidence in how I dress because I don’t shy away from anything. [I wear what] I want to wear, no matter what.”

We know personal style is a journey (I’m looking at you, Tumblr years), so we’ve introduced a new series Hey, I Like Your Style!, diving into the fashion psyche of our favourite creativeabout s. We’re talking the good, the bad and the 2007.

While the internet has made our fashion icons feel closer than ever before, even the most effortless of outfits came from a closet with some (well-dressed) skeletons. Clickable product tags, photo archives and lives chronicled in 30-second clips just don’t tell the full story.

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These are the stories behind the wardrobes, exploring how we develop our own personal style. There’s a brilliance behind the way we choose to express ourselves and at FJ, we know every outfit has a story.

This week, we’re delving into the personal style journey of Somali model and student, Yasmin Mohamud. Like so many of us, Yasmin’s personal style journey began on the internet. Finding fashion influences on Instagram and Pinterest, she slowly began moulding her wardrobe into the curated contemporary-yet-modest collection it is today. Below, she reflects on her style journey so far.

Who are you and what do you like to wear?