Ms. Namita Nayyar: What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine that you may wish to share?
Ms. Erica Young: Working out is an important part of my routine. Since I am my own boss I have to be self motivating. I have to get up early and hit the ground running. In order for me to have enough energy to get everything done I try to work out at least four times a week. I am fairly close to the Williamsburg bridge in Brooklyn so I run the bridge at least once a week.
It is four miles from my apartment to and from the bridge. I also go to the gym and do calisthenics and I also do Tracy Anderson workout videos at home. I really believe in her methods and they have worked for me over the years.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Erica Young: I was raised in a very healthy household. My brother and I were not allowed to have sugar, processed food, or soda when we were were growing up. I typically eat the same way now that I am older. I stick to mainly proteins and greens. I also juice every morning and it is always a combination of kale, carrots, and fruits.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Do you take some kind of skin treatment to keep it young and glowing and secondly what do you do to your hair to make them look so stunning?
Ms. Erica Young: Thank you! I do absolutely nothing for my skin I know that is bad! But I make sure to take my makeup off every night and I wash my face every morning with a basic neutrogena product I got at the drug store. I take the maintenance of my hair more seriously. I keep my scalp moisturized with castor oil during the winter and jojoba oil during the summer. I use Aveda shampoo and conditioner and I always wrap my hair every night with a silk scarf.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding fashion designers who all are your fans and shall like to know from you for their climb to ladder of success in the fashion industry?
Ms. Erica Young: I always recommend taking your time initially with a business plan. Get as much advice from as many people as you can in the beginning. Try to create a customer profile and focus on getting your production down before you enter your market. This industry is not forgiving and having a good product is half the battle. What about your sales distribution? Marketing? Figure out as much as you can in the beginning so you can avoid making expensive mistakes.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: Tell us about the enchanting Erica M.’s Fall/Winter 2016 Collection ?
Ms. Erica Young: The FW16 Collection is titled ‘Power Moves’. It consists of bralette and underwear sets that you can pair with detachable collars and faux garters making them customizable according to your mood. Add a collar to compliment your fun and frisky side, pair a bralette with a button down for a touch of sophistication. It speaks to Erica M.’s wide and colorful demographic. I truly want everyone to find something within this collection that empowers them and makes them feel sexy.
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