VN: I heard you weren’t born in Texas, where are you from? Do you miss it there?

JE: I was born in San Francisco, California. I miss my old friends even though I’ve still been in touch with them. I also miss the scenery.

VN: How did you come up with “Jazmyn”?

JE: My entire life in Cali, I’ve spelled my name as “Jasmine” . When I moved to Texas I actually found out that my dad accidentally forgot the “e” in my legal name, so it’s just “Jasmin”. I didn’t find out till I moved to Texas because in Cali they spelled it my preferred way, “Jasmine” so it was like a big revelation to me . I just wanted a more unique spelling to my name That’s when I started experimenting with different spellings. I saw that “Jazmyn” was the name of a celebrity’s sister; I’m not sure which one though, but I liked it.

VN: Why do you think “Jazmyn” is more “you”? Do you think this’ll be a permanent change for you?

JE: I just wanted a more unique spelling to my name so I liked “Jazmyn” and it just stuck. It probably won’t be permanent. When I get older, I hope to legally add an “e” in my name so I can move on. Spelling my name uniquely is probably just a phase.

VN: What are some things you do in your free time other than change your name?

JE: I do like sketching designs. I started to sketch fashion in the sixth grade.

VN: You do have a great sense of style. How would you describe it?

JE: I don’t call it anything; I call it myself.

VN: Is your style inspired by anyone?

JE: I like Alexa Chung and Jenn Im.

VN: What are your favorite stores?

JE: Top Shop and American Apparel.