Sauda Daye

Natae Daye, best known as Sauda Daye is a 22 year old free lance model born and raised in the city of Philadelphia.
What actually drew me to Miss Daye's work was her hair and her attitude ! First off, she's natural and if you've read any of my previous  hair posts, you'd know how much I live for it. Second, she has a very bold cut and dope hair colour ! Everyone can't pull off a low cut but baby girl, it looks good. on. you. Lol but true fact, anyone who can pull off her hairstyle has what I call ultra beauty. Folk like Sauda are naturally beautiful, they couldn't be ugly if they wanted to because they don't have to rely on hair, make up and accessories to make them attractive. I'm not saying people with hair aren't  beautiful  but we all know how there's alot of people around who've become weave- independent and are insecure without their "crown".

The poise that she contains in her shots holds a certain power. Her look and stance is solid and dominating yet soft, feminine and very modelesque. Sauda has only been modeling for nine months but captures poses alot better than a large portion of beginner models. Heck, I thought she's been modeling for several years judging by her pictures. Lots of beginner/below average models can have that timidly awkward look, under powering the image that both the photographer and stylist have sought out. I should know, after all I used to be one of those awkward, timid models ! 

"I wouldn't consider myself a model,rather someone who
 appreciates the beauty of photography. I've only been in 
front of the flash a few times....but it is a wonderful feeling."

You said that you appreciate the beauty of photography;  What inspired YOU to be that beauty captured behind the camera?

I stumbled across some photos by Dorothea Lange when I was in high school. The photos she took of displaced individuals (I can't remember what event led to the displacement), the way she showed emotion and art in her photos showed me that there's more to taking a picture than just making something look pretty. Raw emotion sometimes makes a photo what it is.

What's your height and weight ? 

I'm 5'9" 139lbs and wear a size 6 dress.

Who are some of the photographer or models whose work you enjoy ?

 Right now, Ricky Codio is one of my favorite photographers. Even though he's  not really well known, his work speaks volumes. As far  as models go, Chanel Iman is one of my favorites.

"I am Philadelphia born and raised, but waiting for the courage 

to venture out on my own. I guess you could say 

I'm a model,but I feel like the term is used too loosely."

Who are some of the photographers you've worked with ? 

I've worked with Aaron Stallworth, Ricky Codio, Andre Boston and a few others.

What do you hope to accomplish with modeling ?

I eventually would like to perfect my craft but I'm not sure what direction I would like to take it. 

"There are always people asking why do [modeling] if you get

 nothing out of it - but what they fail to realize
 is this is something that i love doing."

What do you like to do in your spare time?

In my spare time I just chill with my family and write thoughts, poems or whatever comes to mind.


Do you have any advice for beginner/inspiring models ?


Honestly my one piece of advice to anyone who wants to break into any field would be: don't just think about it, make ways for it to become a reality.


Sauda Daye has a bold look on behind the camera yet is such a modest, humble person in real life. Humbleness can allow  a person to learn more about their craft and ways to perfect it because they are more willing watch what goes on in their surroundings, hers being  the model industry, and figure out exactly what they want to accomplish. 
Sauda already hit the nail on head when she said modeling is more than making something look pretty. When one has already figured out that piece of information, they are more likely to exude the intended concept and capture the viewers eyes. To me, modeling is an art form as well as a movement. A model's job is to make the viewer interpret and feel the aura that they're instructed to produce. If that person is a print model for a fashion magazine, their job is to attract all attention to the ensemble. If he or she's posed as a pretty/handsome person dressed in nice clothes, they've already failed the approach.  Modeling isn't about the look, it's about the concept.

 "My inspiration is my mother...she passed away in 2009.

 Shealways believed in me and trusted whatever d

ecisions I made in life"

Want to see more of Sauda Daye's work ? Want to get in contact ? You're Welcome. lol.

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Natural Black Hair: Is It Really As Bad As We Make It?

The fashion world is changing again. With the help of Tyra, Chris Rock and Wendy Williams, african-american hair is being viewed under a heavy spot light. Even more heavy than what it has already been. I didn't consider it a big deal until one day a random woman typed on a hair forum, "Child, I could never go natural. It's too much work and I wouldn't look right." Cough. How does one GO natural?! How do you GO with what is already growing out of your head?

The sad reality is that instead of people cringing when they hear the words perm or relaxer, they cringe at the thought of their own natural hair. People think of lint ball afros, thick dry matted hair or unkempt locs when they think of natural.Then there's the helmet crew. Those are the people who have chemically unaltered hair sitting underneath wigs and weaves or inbetween braided extensions. It's always the worse scenarios when people think about certain topic, whether it be a high schooler envisioning college or an umeployed bloke nervous about an interview. Many people figure the only women who can "go natural" are those with looser curl patterns like Tracie Ellis Ross or Corinne Bailey Rae. Then there's the helmet crew. The people who have chemically unaltered hair sitting underneath wigs and weaves or in between braided extensions.

Truth is, natural hair is beautiful. It's beautiful if it's well kept and cared for. A perm is just another mere marketing technique for individuals who believe straight hair is the only way to view hair as beautiful and manageable. Another truth is that the are chemicals that you pour onto your head: who knows down the line whether this can affect you by having cancer or some other ailment? Not cool, bubby.  Many women tend to believe, " My ends are fine, my hair isn't breaking off and it's soft so my hair is healthy." Yea, it's "healthy" until you miss a touch up. Your "elaxed hair is healthy, NOT your natural hair. 

Natural hair is just as versatile as straightened hair, you want curls? You've got it! You wet set achieve spiraling curls like Corinne does as well as Bantu-Knotting your tresses at night and take it out in the morning. Black hair isn't brittle... if you moisturize. Black hair is also cheaper. You can deep conditoner and hot oil your hair at home and it could only take fifteen minute to an hour. You can pin up your hair in different styles like the girl in the picture above. Nothing a little gel or wet manipulation can't fix. Alot of folk make the mistake of trying to handle nappy hair while it is bone dry. If this was only way to do hair, I'd be weaving it too! Handle hair while it's wet or damp. Less breakage, less hassle.

How many ladies know how to wash and dry their hair properly and without the use of heat? Many relaxed or weaved people envy the hair that some natural people have but realize they have the same curl pattern or texture! But you would know if you constantly use heat on your hair. Damaged ends make anyone's hair look undesirable.

I'm not saying give up weaves, wigs or even relaxers, but the beauty of a woman embracing her own texture is sexy. Ever wondered what happened to that thick long hair of yours as a kid? It's still there. You have have you learn how to take care of it and grow it back. You don't have to just where an afro, braids, or twists when your hair is in a natural state. Be creative. You can't NOT look good with your own hair. That's ridiculous. And P.S. guys dig natural hair heavy. Just wear a style that shapes your face and physique, throw on a bad (good) outfit and see if you don't turn a few heads. You'll probably look refreshed! Less or no make-up is needed when you don't have a helmet swinging across your back!