Get to know Nicqie

Meet Nicqie Robinson, Identity Stylist from Kimberley, winner of SARIE’s 2020 Voorbladgesig. Nicqie is a real go-getter and with her quirky personality she is incredibly friendly to everyone she meets. 

We had the pleasure of asking her some questions about being SARIE’s 12^th cover winner, her skin-care routine and how she strives to be the best version of herself.

What is your favourite part of being SARIE’s Voorbladgesig 2020 winner?

The people I’ve had the privilege of meeting, from well-known individuals like dearest Michelle van Breda, to the woman who works behind the counter and recognised me as the “woman on the cover of the magazine”. I appreciate every person that congratulated me and I thank them for sharing a bit of their life story with me.

\\ Die mense wat ek ontmoet. Van wel bekendes, soos liefste Michelle van Breda tot die vrou wat agter die toonbank werk in die winkel en my herken as die “vrou op daai tydskrif se voorblad”. Ek waardeer elke persoon wat my ken(of nie) en my spesiaal geluk gewens het en vrymoedigheid gehad het om ‘n stukkie van haar lewens storie met my te deel.

How do you hope to inspire women as SARIE’s Voorbladgesig 2020 winner?

To be the best version of yourself! Free from comparing yourself with other women, free from competition and to be the best ‘you’ you can be. Live life to the fullest.

\\ “Just to be the best version of yourself!” Vry van vergelyking, vry van kompetisie. Sodat sy die beste sy kan wees en volheid leef in dit.

What does a typical day in your life look like?

05:00: Wake-up and devotional time.

07:00: Drop the children off at school and off to the gym.

09:00: Interact with clients, do some marketing, and running the household until 14:30 when I have to pick-up our children again.

At 16:00 (I sometimes have to force myself) to close the office door and put my phone away so that I can spend some quality time with our children. Family time is very important to me! There is no point in winning the world but your family suffers as a result of it!

\\5:00: Opstaan en stilte tyd.

7:00: Kinders by die skool aflaai en gym.

9:00: Begin ek gewoonlik kliënte sien, bemarking doen, en tussen deur ‘n huishouding aan die gang hou tot 14:30 wat ek weer ons kinders op tel. Teen 16:00 (dwing ek soms myself) om die kantoor deur toe te maak en my foon neer te sit sodat ek kan kwaliteit tyd met ons kinders  spandeer. Dis vir my baie belangrik – wat help dit jy wen die wreld maar jou gesin lei daar onder!

What’s your favourite time of day and why?

Early mornings! Every day then feels full of new-hope and strength.

// “Early mornings!” Elke dag voel dan vol nuwe hoop en nuwe krag.

Tell us a little about your skin-care journey?

From my teen years my mother educated me on skin-care routines and the importance of sunscreen. Over the years I have used many products and treatments. Currently I am with a beauty therapist who first examines my skin with each visit in order to determine what treatment my skin needs and makes recommendations accordingly.  I enjoy educating myself about skin care and my skin’s specific needs and my beauty therapist loves to help me with that.

// Van tienerdae het my ma my geleer van ‘n velsorg roetine en die belangrikheid van sonskerm. Met die jare het ek al verskillende produkte en behandelings gedoen. Tans is ek by n baie oulike skoonheidsterapeet wat met elke besoek my vel eers ondersoek en seker maar dat dit waarvoor ek bespreek het, of dit nodig is en of ons eerder iets anders moet doen. Ek hou daarvan om kennis te kry rondom my vel en sy help graag daarmee.

Do you have any special skin-care secrets that you swear by?

For me skin-care starts with a healthy lifestyle. I exercise, eat as clean as possible and drink a lot of water. I wash my face every evening, apply sunscreen in the mornings and use the best products that I can afford.

// Velsorg begin volgens my by ‘n gesonde leefstyl. Daarom oefen ek, ek eet so skoon as moontlik en drink baie water. Natuurlik was ek elke aand my gesig, gebruik sonskerm en ook die beste produkte wat ek kan bekostig.

What’s your best beauty tip and where did you learn it?

The Bible has taught me that beauty starts within. We can try conceal our true selves with makeup, but if your heart is not in the right place people will start to notice.

// Ek glo skoonheid kom van binne. Ons kan dit met grimering probeer toe maak, maar as jou hart swaar is, is dit sigbaar op jou gesig en jou liggaamstaal wys dit. Ek leer dit uit die Bybel –  dis soos daai skrif sê, ‘Sy woord is soos n spiëel waarin jy jouself elke dag kan kyk en skoon was, dit waar vuil merke is’.

What do you suggest for busy women who don’t have a lot of time in their schedules but want to have good skin?

Apply your sunscreen, drink a lot of water, clean eating habits and to use the best products you can afford.

// Sonskerm, water, skoon eet, gebruik die beste produkte wat jy kan bekostig.

How long have you been using African Extracts for and what is your favourite product?

I became aware of African Extracts through winning the ‘Sarie Voorbladgesig 2020’ competition. Part of the prize was a gift hamper from African Extracts. I love the Advantage Rejuvenating Eye Cream. Sometimes I get puffy eyes and this cream works wonders.

// Ekt dit onlangs eers begin gebruik(deel van die wen van Sarie) ek is mal oor die oogroom! Ek kry met tye “puffy eyes” en dit werk wondere vir daai area.

Why is supporting local brands important to you?

I am a South African and local is just ‘lekker’. We already have a struggling economy and we should not be competing against each other more than necessary. I believe that the more you uplift others the more you will reap reward.

// Ek self is n Suid-Afrikaner en local is net soveel lekkerder! Ons het nie nodig om te kompeteer teen mekaar nie. Ek glo hoe meer jy help die son oor ander skyn, hoe meer skyn die son outomaties oor jou.

Get to know Nicqie:

What do you listen to while getting ready for the day?

I am a deep, quiet soul in the mornings. I enjoy listening to Worship music like Bethel.

// Ek is ‘n diep rustige siel in die oggende. So ek luister gewoonlik “Worship” musiek soos Bethel.

What’s the last thing you binge-watched?

Modern Family! I cannot sit still in front of the TV for too long as we have two little ones who only want to play outside.

// Modern family! Ek kan nie lank stil sit voor die TV nie en ons het 2 woelwaters wat eerder buite wil speel.

What’s on your phone’s lock screen?

White daisies.

// Wit daisies.

What’s your favourite snack?

Beef biltong and salted nuts.

// Nat bees biltong en gesoute neute.

What quote do you live by?

Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; And she smiles at the future [knowing that she and her family are prepared].
Proverbs 31:25 AMP

What skin-care product would you stock up on if you found out it will be discontinued?

Definitely African Extracts!
// Definitief African Extracts!

Images: Collected Pix