Close friend and muse of Third Space, Misbah, shares her beauty secrets, childhood memories, and the tender reckonings that come with womanhood in your twenties.

Tell us! How does it feel to be the debut voice for Everyday Muses?

Hehehe I’m both nervous and honoured!

What do you know now that you didn’t know a year ago?

Look, it took me 26 years to get here but I’m finally learning to trust myself more.

Where do you go—mentally, physically, or otherwise—when you need quiet?

I picture myself back in my childhood bedroom looking out the window, watching the snow fall quietly at night with the street lights reflecting a dreamy orange glow.

What does your “third space” look like?

Mentally and physically I’ve found solace in prayer!

What’s your earliest memory of watching someone you love get ready?

I don’t know if she’ll like this answer, but my sister and I shared a room for most of our childhood, and she would draw on the thickest line of eyeliner EVERY MORNING in high school. I remember just sitting on my bed, watching her get ready.

Is there a scent, product, or practice that makes you feel most like yourself?

I know everyone and their mother raves about Glossier You, but it genuinely is my holy grail scent! And always, L’Oréal Telescopic Mascara.

What’s one beauty ritual you return to when everything feels a little off?

Doing my eyebrows always resets it for me.

We live for your sporadic fit checks on IG. What’s the secret to building an outfit that’s both chic and practical in Sydney’s unrelenting winter?

Layering with Uniqlo HeatTech has been a saviour! Also: chunky knits and dark denim—I feel like I’m Rory Gilmore. Sydney’s winter is all over the place, so being able to layer is essential.

What’s one piece that’s on your current rotation at the moment?

My oversized black coat and black knit maxi skirt are worn at least once a week! A staple in my winter wardrobe.

How does your culture influence what you wear?

Ah, this is such a good question! I think when I was younger, I’d shy away from my culture, but as I grew up, I began to appreciate it a lot more! Now I’d say it influences every aspect of my life, including what I wear—I love me some modest fashion, which is a lot easier to hone into with current fashion trends. Also, a dupatta is not a Scandinavian scarf!!!