Jourdan Dunn Quotes

I'm a compulsive sneaker collector, mostly limited edition.

I was self-conscious of being so lanky, of being me. I'd keep my head down, make excuses not to go out. I'd look in the mirror and hate myself. I thought I was disgusting. I cried constantly from 11 to 16. If I could tell my younger self anything, it would be to learn to love your flaws. It's OK to look in the mirror and feel really confident about yourself.

I go to castings and see several black and Asian girls, then I get to the show and look around there's just me and maybe one other coloured face.

London's not a white city. So why should our catwalks be so white?

I am not big on jewelry, but I do love hats as an accessory, specifically snap backs and beanies.

I don't have a favourite designer because I feel every designer offers something different and special, but I do really like Alexander Wang, Burberry, Stella McCartney and Balmain.

Happiness is making your dreams come true.

When I go back into education, I'm going to do business studies.

The unconditional love for you child, it's truly amazing.

I mean, I suppose when I'm in London, I'm home so I'm more comfortable.

I'm a mum. Cooking is something I have to do. It's something I like to do.

I don't wear heels. I'm all about flats from Chanel and wedges. I love my Gucci wedge boots.

Recently, I haven't had too much time to read. But I love a good romance novel.

I'm really ambitious.

I love being around my family.

I always get so excited cooking chicken wings.

I find it weird when [model] agents say, 'You're the only black girl booked for the show. Isn't it great?' Why is it great?

I always have shoe trouble.

I don't like to attach myself to material things.

I like seeing how I can look in a photo.

I am hoping to be able to lend my support to a Sickle Cell charity in the near future, as I want to try and help raise money and awareness about this disease.

My favourite types of cuisine are Asian and Caribbean, and I love cooking new recipes for my family.