Name: Nida Thaingtham

Age: 22

Agency: Look Model Agency
Lives in: Downtown S.F.

Favorite Booking: “Nasty Gal! The owner Sophia is a good friend of mine, and shooting with her is always a blast! Also, the end-of-year show at the Art Institute of S.F., because there's always an open bar.”

Favorite Local Designer: “Litter. Their body jewelry is so sexy.”
What's special about being a model in S.F.? “The fashion industry here is still growing. It's so new, young, and fresh that when you make a name for yourself with one designer or store, you get recognized easily and book a lot of gigs. You also get to work with amazing designers and entrepreneurs and become a part of something they put their life and love into.”
Most treasured article of clothing or jewelry: “A fleur de lis necklace with a gold chain.”
What's your best style secret? “A stylist showed me that if you put rubber bands on jacket sleeves, it keeps the arms cinched up.”
Fashion Resolution for 2012:  “I want to start doing more DIY fashion projects! And start wearing a bra.”

Nida wears an H&M blouse, Nasty Gal bustier, vintage skirt, Dolce Vita boots, vintage necklace, miscellaneous bracelets and a ring from her boyfriend.

Photographed by Jasmine Gregory