As controversy swirls around VH1 for capitalizing off of the worst stereotypes of black women on shows Flavor of Love and Charm School, JanJay Sherman efficiently does her work as a public relations assistant at Flirt! Cosmetics, socializes with friends, and enjoys New York City life like any normal, 22-year-old college grad.

What does one thing have to do with the other? I should mention JanJay manages to do all of this while cameras record her every move for Soapnet's reality hit, Fashionista Diaries. But the only thing Janjay has in common with a Flavor of Love girl is starring on a cable television show. And skin color, of course.

"There is like this stigma now that [black women] argue and we’re ghetto," Janjay told Stereohyped. "For me, being a part of corporate America, I make it point to be articulate and classy, and I don’t feel like how [the FOL girls] act affects me at all."

On the Fashionista Diaries, which follows several other young assistants trying to make it in the NYC fashion world, it's not all serious. JanJay, a Minnesota native and former Zac Posen intern, tries to find a balance between doing her job (and she really does public relations for Flirt!) and not being a boring working drone in front of the cameras.

It was hard initially because you have to find an equal balance between meeting your deadlines and being entertaining and making sure your producers are getting the shot that they need," she said. "It's work, but at the same time it is a show, and you can’t be sitting at your desk typing away."

After the jump, the burgeoning fashionista answers a few of Stereohyped's questions in honor of fashion week. Beyonce haters, take heed! Also, the good publicist gives us her favorite Flirt! products for brown girls.

Stereohyped: Do you consider yourself a fashionista?

Janjay: I think a lot of times you think of the word "fashionista," and you want to think diva. I don’t think I’m a diva. I would say I'm a fashionista because I live fashion. I breathe it, which sounds corny as hell, but I really, really do. I love everything about the fashion industry.

SH: What's your style philosophy?

JS: I would probably say even if it’s a trend that you love, make it your own and accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. You don’t have to break the bank to look good. I’ve worn stuff from H&M and everyone says, "where is that from?"

SH: Since it's fashion week, tell me who's your black style icon?

JS: Beyonce! I love Beyonce. I think she stays true to herself even though sometimes in the press she gets negativity for the things that she wears. I really admire her. I would say she’s a style icon. I would say Jennifer Lopez, because she is a hippy sister and she always looks fly.

SH: What are the best cosmetics for women of color in the Flirt! line?

JS: Three of my favorite things are the Vanessa Minillo collection bronze eyeshadow palette. It looks amazing on African American skin. It's very complementary. I feel like your makeup is not complete unless you have mascara on. I like Far Out. The brush has a comb on it and it makes your lashes look amazing. And Nude Kiss lip gloss has a sheer light tint that works well with a crazy or a simple eye shadow.

Fashionista Diaries airs Wednesday's at 9 pm on SoapNet, but you can catch up on all the back episodes at ABC.com.