[Belowen]

By all accounts (from my friends in the beauty industry that have met her so far) she is utterly delightful and charming. I wish I had gone to the events but I'm stuck on the other side of the country.

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Sydney's beauty media has been in a bit of a stir this week, following the arrival of the beautiful Kate Bosworth. Here on the back her announcement as SK-II's newest ambassador — she joins Australia's screen darling, Cate Blanchett. I attended a dinner in Kate's honour last night, and then settled in for a chat with the pretty blonde first thing this morning. We had our interview filmed — so stay tuned for our lovely edit — but in the mean time, read the full interview and find out what she had to say about her skincare routine, favourite lip products and how she styles that famously tousled hair. Keep reading. Can you tell me about your personal relationship with SK-II – were you recommended the products? "I was introduced to the SK-II brand when I was in the 21 press tour, and when you're doing a press junket your skin takes a little bit of a beating — having makeup on and having makeup off — and needing a little extra lift and some extra help. So my makeup artist at the time used the SK-II Facial Treatment Mask and it's really remarkable, I carry it with me everywhere now when I do press or a premiere. It makes [the skin] look like you've had a beautiful night's sleep — even when you haven't! Just that tightening and brightening all round." Can you tell me about your new role as ambassador for the brand? How did they approach you? "I was thrilled that they were interested in me being an ambassador for the SK-II brand — they're a company that has a lot of integrity. They first called my agent and asked if I used the products and I was impressed by that because to them the number one thing that's most important with their ambassadors is that the SK-II products are part of their lifestyle and they've seen results and this is an experience they want to share with the rest of the world, so, I was incredibly honoured and excited and I've used the brand for years now. It was a great match." What does your daily beauty routine entail? "I am a relatively low maintenance person in terms of makeup and hair. You know with the amount of products that I use and what I really love about the SK-II brand is you can really tailor a program to suit yourself. I always cleanse with the SK-II Cleanser, I use the Facial Treatment Essence morning and night after cleansing, and on a day to day basis, I use the Cellumination which is just very beautiful — very brightening and light. If I'm travelling or doing a lot of press and my skin takes a bit more of a hit, I'll use the Skin Signature which is a little bit richer and more moisturising." Do you have regular beauty treatments? "I see a facialist in LA. I don't really have a schedule as to when I see her, it's just more about when I feel like I need just extra overall care. Going a couple of months working on a film or travelling a lot." What makeup product is on high rotation for you right now? "I'm really loving the Fresh stains. I don't know if you get that product over here?" I don't think we do... Is that a lip and cheek stain? "Well it's kind of a lip balm, but it does have sort of a stain. There's a range of colours from berry to something a bit more rosy. What I love about them is that they're so moisturising. Sometimes when you're using makeup it can be a little bit dehydrating for your skin and these are just so beautifully moisturising as well as a beautiful colour." I think you have the most beautiful hair but I know it's very thin like mine, so I'd love to know what styling products you use everyday to create such amazing texture. "Well in press situations I have some help from very talented people! But on a day to day basis I'm incredibly low maintanence with my hair — I just let it air dry. And kind of give it a scruff... I don't use any products." That's interesting to know! You're often seen with a bright lip, which we all love in the Sugar office. "You have a bright lip on!" Yes, I do [dies of happiness inside]. Do you have a favourite shade or brand that you like to wear? "It depends I guess on really mood and season. Sometimes in the Spring I'll want to wear something a little bit more brighter like a coral orange or maybe a neon pink, and in the Winter it's more or a berry kind of wine stain. I like YSL [they] have nice pigmented lipsticks that are kind of bright. So that's a good one." You’ve sat in many a makeup chair – have you picked up any amazing tips along the way? "Well... I'm pretty low maintenance so I kind of just let them do their thing. I am attracted to products that you can kind of get your hands in and use the stain as a lip or a cheek stain and just have it all in one and throw it in my bag and have it be very easy." Do you know what the lip was you were wearing last night? I'll have to ask [your makeup artist] Liz... "I believe it was a Tom Ford." Can you tell me when you feel most beautiful? "I feel most beautiful when I'm with my partner, for sure." Do you have a beauty icon – someone you look to for hair, skin and beauty cues? "I've always really looked to Cate Blanchett. She has such a beautiful confidence and serenity about her and I feel that, you know, true inner peace shows. We always need to take care of our skin and health but really being at peace with yourself and feeling good about yourself comes from within. And she feels like she really has that mastered. She's amazing."

bellasugar.com.au

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Confession; I have felt a touch jealous of Bella over the last two days. Reason being is not her latest shade of orangey-red lipstick, or her swishy locks. Nope. Alison Larsen, editor of BellaSugar Australia, is bona fide besties with Kate Bosworth. They've tweeted, they've held hands, and this morning they made it official when Ms Larsen sat down for a proper chat with the beautiful blonde, who is in town for her SK-II duties, this morning. Green is the word, people. Needless to say I begged for some fashion-related questions to be thrown into the mix. Head over to Bella to get the start of their cute convo, then keep reading to hear what Bossy had to say about being a style mentor to her fiancé Michael Polish's 14 year old daughter, loving Topshop's designer collabs, and rainbows. Yes. Rainbows. To hear what Kate had to say, just . . . What’s the last fashion piece you bought — or something that’s on high rotation for you now? Well I just got a lot of the new J.W. Anderson range for Topshop. That’s why I knew your skirt, I have that skirt! You’ll see me wearing it I’m sure. But I think he’s such a talented British designer. Actually the striped shirt that I wore to the Bondi to Bronte walk was his, too. Yes our fashion editor was all over that! She knew that! Oh she did?! Oh my god, there’s the most beautiful rainbow outside — sorry it's so pretty. I can see it through the screen! It's gorgeous. Yeah, how pretty. But I do love what he's done for Topshop. I'm sure I'll be wearing that skirt too, I love the spiders. I can't wait to see it. If you could give your younger self style advice, what would it be? I'd just give my younger self the piece of advice to, you know, everything is going to be OK [laughs]. I feel like in your teens and your early twenties everything is just kind of manic. I don't know, it's kind of just a confusing time and you're figuring it all out, finding your legs a little bit. Being 29 and feeling just much more aware and comfortable in my own skin, I'd just say it's going to be OK. It's not as big of a deal as it feels. Michael [Polish, her fiancé] has a 14 year-old daughter so I feel like in a way, I love the role I have taken on with her which is more of a kind of mentor and guide and being able to have her look at things in a certain way you know I wish I had at that age. You know, to have someone help me figure things out. And for it to be you! She must be thrilled. You attend a lot of fashion shows and always look amazing front row – how do you decide what to wear? Does someone dress you? You know, it depends. In terms of fashion shows, I'll wear the designer that I'm going to see. For example at New York fashion week recently I participated in a series of interviews with Style.com interviewing a few designers that I was close with and interested in speaking with; so I popped around to their studios a day or two before I did the interviews or go to their show. It was just a combination of knowing them and them knowing me and what's new in their collection and like any woman, just what you feel like wearing that day. It's a collaborative thing because obviously also it's important for them to be showcasing their work, so in terms of that it was a little bit more specific to kind of talk about it together. But yes, it's more of a mood thing and also being aware of wanting to showcase the designers work, because it's so much work. It's quite incredible how they start with an idea, the genesis of the collection, and all the way through the final product. Do you have a style icon? I love a woman who has a certain classical sense but also slightly experimental. So I do love Cate Blanchett's style, I've always loved her style. I love Tilda Swinton's style. I think she always really interesting and kind of experimental with what she's doing. Anyone who just feels comfortable. I mean I've always tried really hard even when I was younger and I didn't know myself as well, to not walk out the door feeling slightly uncomfortable. I'll stop before I get out the door because you just know you're going to be plagued with bad discomfort.

fabsugar.com.au

[xoxoadore]

that Preen outfit is gorgeous!!

[saann]

Everything about that Preen outfit is fantastic except for the shiny material. Love the lipstick.

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Originally Posted by Belowen By all accounts (from my friends in the beauty industry that have met her so far) she is utterly delightful and charming.

Happy to hear that!

[chickadee]

I love this! I love it so much!

[Not Plain Jane]

She looks so fresh and pretty in the latest look; her hair is nice like that. The top of the outfit is especially nice.

[jalouse]

All her looks in OZ have been fantastic but this is the best!!! Kate understands fashion, that's for sure. She looks beautiful, in fact, she's glowing. I think some people are confusing a happy, healthy partnership with co-dependency.

[Wolkfolk]

So happy to see her in Preen , she looks fantastic !!

[Versace-Goddess]

What a fabulous amazing stunning and fresh Look. Suits her all over.

[Aoedele]

The Preen outfit is gorgeous, its feminine yet tough.

[adorefaith]

the Preen outfit is stellar!

i don't think i'm confusing a happy health partnership for co-dependency because i don't know either of them.....they could be in a fantastic place, and that would be great. i was merely commenting on how it seems, particularly in images (as that's all i see)... and when he showed up in that photo shoot i was like oh lordy....

but more power to them. being happy is good!

[Cicciolina]

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Newly engaged actress Kate Bosworth talks to Vogue about her wedding plans. SC: Tell me about your engagement ring. KB: It’s from the 1920s and [fiancé Michael Polish] bought it at Fred Leighton in New York. It’s an Asscher cut, a perfect square, which was quite popular back then but there’s something quite modern about it. It’s cut into infinity so if you look down it keeps on going ... it’s supposed to symbolise infinite love. I’m such a minimalist in a way that it’s an interesting process of finding something that you’ll wear every day. SC: What is it like to be engaged? KB: I’ve never been the type to think about weddings. I just prayed and hoped I’d found the right person. I felt like – oh God, gotta find someone who can handle me! We are best friends and each other's greatest loves. We don’t take one moment for granted. That is the greatest thing about having experiences that may have not worked out but when you find the right match, you realise why they were all wrong. But it was the perfect time and he has a 14-year-old daughter who is just beautiful and I love her and we’re a happy, happy family. SC: Have you got any ideas about wedding make-up? KB: I don’t even know! I even don’t have any ideas of what the dress might look like. I haven’t planned anything. I just know the most important detail, which is the man. But it’s true! It’s all I know! SC: What do you want your wedding to be like? KB: What I do know is that it will not be an uptight, formalised affair. I just want it to be a great party for everyone, and to have a communal celebration of friendship and love. I want to throw the greatest party for my friends. It’ll be informal; you can dance barefoot. It should be a good time – I don’t want any stress involved. I’ve never really thrown a party. My birthday is January 2 so it’s so close to New Year, it’s always been an intimate thing. SC: What’s your relationship with Michael’s daughter like? KB: I’ve never had a mentor, so I would like to be that to my stepdaughter because it’s tough to navigate the world. I think as I’m settling into myself as a woman, I’ve realised how important it is to have a mentor as a young person, or all through life really, but I wish I had a mentor, because I was doing this since I was 14 so I could have benefited from that.

http://www.vogue.com.au/brides/news/...nuptials,20425

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HAVING lived for some months in Sydney while shooting Superman Returns in 2005, actress Kate Bosworth says she will always hold a torch for our city. The Hollywood star flew into Australia to promote her partnership with skincare brand SK-II during the week, bringing her fiance Michael Polish along to show him our harbour-town sights. "Michael has never been here and this country inhabits such an intimate part of my heart," she told Confidential. "I love this country and I've had some of my fondest memories here, so we did the Bondi to Bronte walk - which was something I did daily when I lived here. She added: "One of my favourite places was called Kawa. I ate there all the time when I lived here, so we went there for lunch. "I'm so happy to be here, it's great when you revisit a place where around each corner holds such a fantastic memory and to share that with him." While she credits SK-II face masks for her glow - "they are the biggest fix for jet lag" - she believes true beauty comes down to happiness. With her SK-II contract, engagement and film Big Sur about to be released, she says she's the happiest she's ever been. And it shows. "I love my work but everything is so much brighter with a partner and I am just truly blessed to have found mine in this lifetime."

http://www.news.com.au/national/kate...-1226494664742

[balmain]

Sigh. I'm so gutted I couldn't go to the event at Myer but it's so nice to hear she's so down to earth and lovely.

[trishia]

I love her look at Myer Sydney City, great outfit (but sure it wouldn't look good on everyone..) ,makeup and hair.

[Melly5525]

Shes looking fab lately, she rocked the Preen outfit, she kept it clean and chic and the sequin sheath was gorg on her too.

[Dea1983]

Kate Bosworth and film director fiance Michael Polish arrive at Louis Armstrong Airport in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 14, 2012. The 29-year-old actress is in town to start work on her upcoming movie Homefront, alongside Jason Statham, Winona Ryder, and James Franco.
Source: eyeprime.net