5 MINUTES WITH: MIRANDA KERR, AUSTRALIAN SUPERMODEL
From outback Gunnedah to the world-at-large, Miranda Kerr has come a long way since winning a teen modelling competition 10 years ago. The New York-based beauty – currently the face of Seafolly, Portmans and Maybelline, to name a few – was Australia’s first supermodel to be selected to grace the Victoria’s Secret catwalk alongside fellow lingerie-clad Angels Gisele Bündchen and Karolina Kurkova.
In between her jet-setting supermodel commitments, Vogue spent five minutes chatting to the down-to-earth beauty and quizzed her with these ten questions.
1. How do you prepare yourself for all the madness and maintain your cool?
Yoga is my savior! It gives me the opportunity to relax, exercise and meditate all at once. I also try to schedule a massage whenever I get the chance.
2. Which celebrity, designer or model do you most admire?
I admire Christy Turlington for the success she has achieved as model and businesswomen.
3. What are your style secrets?
I love to mix vintage with new pieces, and of course, I appreciate the value of wonderful shoes.
4. What’s in your beauty bag at the moment?
Jurlique Rosewater Mist; Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment; Alkaitis Organic Cleanser; Alkaitis Organic Treatment Oil; Kai Perfume Oil; Nancy Evans Rosehip Oil; and Ojon Hair products.
5. Biggest splurge?
For my birthday recently I spared no expense in purchasing my outfit for the night and bought an amazing Gucci dress.
6. Best-kept beauty secrets?
Tahitian Noni Juice.
7. Secret travel tip?
Lots of water with sizzling herbs.
8. What’s your secret food indulgence?
Dark Chocolate Lindt balls – they are my favourites.
9. Which three people would be at the top of your dinner party list?
The Dalai Lama, Prince William and my Grandmother.
10. Proudest career moment?
Being selected as one of the models for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show 2006. The production was truly spectacular and it was great to work alongside some of the best models in the world.