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Curvy Model of The Month: Sabina Karlsson

This gorgeous model is breaking all the molds with her red mane, flawless freckled face and curves. Check out our interview with this Swedish stunner here!
Curvy Model of The Month: Sabina Karlsson
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020

I was discovered: In my hometown of Sweden when I was about 4 years old. Me and my dad went to a hair salon to get some products for my hair, the owners saw me and approached me beacuse they needed a child for an upcoming photo shoot. Several weeks later, I had my first job as a model.

My best feature is: My face, where you can see my African features, like my nose, lips and my mom’s cheek bones. And, on the other hand, you can see my Swedish side: light-skinned, freckles. I think it’s a cool mix, that I’m really 50/50 of my mom and dad.

I’m beautiful because: I’m a very caring person. I see everybody around me equally, and I don’t judge people for their looks or their backgrounds. Even though I work in a industry where the focus is on one’s looks, I value the inside of people so much more. As a Libra, I like when things are in balance. For example, with a group of people, I want everyone to be a part of it…No one should be left out.

My favorite thing to wear to feel special is: Something that fits my body well, that makes me feel comfortable and something that would make me feel confident. That would probably be something trendy like a pair of cool jeans, a blouse or washed-out T-shirt with a pair of motorcycle boots.

"I go to stores like H&M, Weekday and secondhand stores," says Karlsson, on her favorite places to shop.

My beauty routine is: I always start the day with a refreshing shower, clean my face with products from Mary Kay. What I mainly use is a cleanser and then a good moisturizer. For my hair, I always use conditioner and always leave it in. My hair is pretty dry so it needs moisture throughout the day. I use products from brands like Mixed Chicks, Deva Curl, Morrocan Oil and more. My daily make-up routine would be putting on foundation, concealer, mineral power, mascara and a light blush, all from Mary Kay. I try to keep everything simple to look as fresh as possible.

My health routine is: I try to work out 3 to 4 times a week. I always alternate my workouts with doing different things like Zumba, boxing, spinning, aerobics, weightlifting etc.  A good sleep is also very important to me. I try to get at least 7 hours a night. I’m very interested in nutrition and food, so I try to eat healthy food with good sources of nutrition. But, of course, I have some chocolate every now and then.

The best tip I use to flatter my curves is: I prefer wearing high-wasted jeans rather than low-waisted ones. The high-wasted ones show off your curves a lot better, and they’re much more comfortable.

I get into the zone while shooting by: Feeling the outfit, the make-up, thinking about how good I feel in the moment. The crew that you work with also helps a lot in getting the model into the right feeling. Put some music on, and I’m ready!

My favorite places to shop: Where I normally go for shopping tends to vary. I go to stores like H&M, Weekday and secondhand stores.

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