AUSSIE ANGEL: Jennifer Hawkins

AUSSIE ANGEL Jennifer Hawkins

Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins is our first Aussie Angel. 

Sweet Seduction. 
This month's featured cover girl Jennifer Hawkins was she once named the most beautiful woman in the Universe. These days she is the brand ambassador for some of Australia's biggest brands. After being crowned Miss Universe in 2004 she signed a 4 million dollar deal to be the brand ambassador for Myer - Australia's leading department store. Myer's autumn beauty campaign features Jennifer wearing sexy 1940's inspired Femme Fatale makeup. The look features dark smokey eyes with sultry red lips. 

Femme Fatale

Rule the day, own the night, make your mark. 

Capture feminine power by mixing smokey eyes with red tones. 

Recreate Jennifer's Femme Fatale look with Dior makeup. Get the look. 



A Little Sparkle.
Jennifer sparkles in her new TV commercial for Mount Franklin Lightly Sparkling Water. Filmed in Sydney CBD, a beautiful beach in Western Australia and a rainforest, this captivating ad features Jennifer wearing a stunning custom-made Toni Maticevski gown and a one of a kind Cozi by Jennifer Hawkins bikini. Jennifer sizzles in this mesmerising campaign promoting Mount Franklin's newest product; Lightly Sparkling. 

Jennifer says drinking water is an important part of her beauty routine. 

Jennifer: “Working with Mount Franklin Lightly Sparkling will be a new adventure for me. I am looking forward to working with such dynamic brand and product. Hydration is such an important part of my beauty regime and I just love the taste of Mount Franklin Lightly Sparkling. It is a great natural and healthy beverage option. ”

 

Mount Franklin Lightly Sparkling commercial featuring Jennifer Hawkins:

Beauty comes from within. 

Jennifer's brand endorsements also include Covergirl, Lovable lingerie, Lux, and most recently  she became the official ambassador for Bioglan promoting their Super Fish Oil and Women's Multi supplements. 

Jennifer: "I take supplements - flaxseed oil, fish oil and B vitamins to help me keep that glow in my skin. I also take ginseng in stressful times as it helps me keep on top of things. Getting enough sleep also makes a big difference - it's free and easy." 

Jennifer: "Looking and feeling healthy are up-most importance to me and I am delighted to be an Ambassador for brands that I know and trust. I am a great believer that drinking lots of water, supplementing my diet with vitamins and moisturising regularly, are daily rituals that are key ingredients to a healthy life, so this partnership with Bioglan is a natural fit for me." 

She has graced the cover of magazines such as Cleo, Maxim, Harper's Bazaar,  Cosmopolitan, Grazia, and Who Weekly. Jennifer also appeared naked and un-retouched on the cover of Marie Claire in February 2010 encouraging positive body image to support the Butterfly Foundation. 

Body Beautiful.

In 2008 Jennifer launched her signature range of bikinis - Cozi by Jennifer Hawkins. Her sexy range of swimwear is available through Myer stores Australia wide. 

Jennifer: "It has been a dream to have my own label. I was already working with Myer and they were very keen about my idea, so now it's exclusively available at Myer. It's something I'm very passionate about."

The Cozi girl is a beach girl. 

Jennifer: "I love everything to do with the beach. I now live by it in Sydney  and have grown up near it in Newcastle, so there's a bit of me in the range. But really there's something for everyone. When it comes to the shapes and sizes, I listen to feedback from both my friends and family and wear/test everything."

Jennifer keeps her trim bikini ready body by eating healthy foods and she says "I don't diet." 

Jennifer: "I do eat really healthily and that has come from learning along the way. As I've got older I've learned what agrees with me and what doesn't, and now I know what I should be eating. Dairy foods deplete my energy, so I just have soy milk. Some of my favourite foods are broccoli, avocado, tahini and salmon. They are all healthy, but they are also really delicious. I have always - eaten healthily - not only because I need to for work, but also for my own wellbeing." 

Since becoming the face of Myer many years ago, Jennifer has become an Aussie style icon. She rocked bold colour at the recent TV Week Logie Awards in a stunning turquoise gown by Toni Maticevski and a stylish orange and gold Pucci clutch. Paired with sexy heels in this season's hottest colour tangerine. 

Whether she is gracing the cover of a magazine, strutting down the red carpet or splashing in the ocean in a Cozi bikini, Jennifer inspires a healthy positive body image and proves that beauty truly does come from within.  


Jennifer Hawkins

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Instagram: @jenhawkins_
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     This cover story is featured in Eco Glamazine April 2012.

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Colour Trend: Tangerine Tango

Pantone recently announced Tangerine Tango as their 2012 Color of the Year. This deep vibrant apricot hue has been seen on the latest runways in fashion, makeup and accesories. From hot tangerine nail colours to bold deep coral jewellery and shoes to soft pastel peach fabrics are all hitting the runways. If you're obsessed with orange this season then check out our best Tangerine Tango beauty must-haves. 

Tango Toes

Myrta                                                   Jaffa 

ZOYA Nail Polish in Myrta
Best described as a warm medium orange coral with red undertone, gold and silver metallic  shimmer and a foil-like finish. The coral colour of Myrta is soft, but the finish gives it added warmth and glow. 
USD $8.00 | www.zoya.com


BUTTER LONDON 3 Free Nail Lacquer in Jaffa
This bright orange nail lacquer from Butter London is described as "a juicy orange colour but potent as hell."  Butter London's revolutionary nail lacquers are formulated without the use of harmful ingredients like Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP or Parabens. Did you know - Butter London was the first company to sell non-toxic nail lacquers in the United States. 
USD $14.oo | www.butterlondon.com

Coral Kisses 

 

                                          Peach Parfait                                      Atomic Orange

REVLON Colorburst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait
Revlon's brand new range of Lip Butters features beautiful coral shades such as Peach Parfait and Tutti Frutti. Revlon Lip Butters are a buttery balm with beautiful shiny colour to give you baby soft, healthy glowing lips. The hydrating mango, shea and coconut butter formula boost lip moisture by 156%. Pampering gel formula provides super charged hydration and glides on lips buttery smooth. 
AUD $21.95 | Facebook.com/revlon 


BOBBI BROWN Lip Color in Atomic Orange 
Bobbi Brown's creamy semi-matte lipstick gives lips instant polish with rich, full coverage. Wear alone or pair with lip liner or lip gloss depending on your desired effect. Black lipstick cases feature metallic chrome detailing. The newest shade is Atomic Orange - an electric orange. The perfect colour choice if you want to rock bold, vibrant Tangerine Tango style lips.  
AUD $44.00 | www.bobbibrown.com.au

Peachy Keen Cheeks

   

Frisky                                                      Carrara Coral 

TARTE Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Shimmering Blush in Frisky
Tarte introduces it's best selling Amazonian clay 12-Hour Blush formula in brand new shimmering shades. Spiked with tiny, finely-milled specks of gold and silver, one swipe will add the perfect amount of sheen to your cheeks. This cruelty-free formula features a shimmery bright coral called Frisky which will give you a gorgeous peachy glow. 
US$ 25.00 | www.tartecosmetics.com


MIRENESSE Marble Mineral Blush in Carrara Coral
Baked mineral technology ensures silky light velvety softness, natural colours and maximum wear. Easy to blend and apply gives cheeks a customised natural glow for a radiant youthful look. Infused with botanicals to hydrate and protect for skin that glows. 
Contains organic rose flower extract and free from parabens, sulphates and alcohols. 
AUD $59.50  | www.mirenesse.com

Electric Eyes

Free Love                                                    Hot Orange

URBAN DECAY Single Eyeshadow in FreeLove

Urban Decay's new eyeshadow formula is richer and smoother with a soft velvety texture. Featuring their new Pigment Infusion System, a vehicle for colour that holds tightly to pigment and gives the formula it's glide. Every Urban Decay shade is silky, blendable and stays put. FreeLove is golden vibrant peach with a shimmery finish which perfectly compliments blue eyes. 
US $18.00 |  www.urbandecay.com


NYX Single Eyeshadow in Hot Orange
NYX Eyeshadow is highly pigmented to deliver intense colour and long-lasting wear. Finely milled glide on silky-smooth like a cream. Formulated to be used both wet and dry. This electric orange shade will really make blue eyes pop!  
US $5.00  | www.nyxcosmetics.com


The key to rocking a bold colour like Tangerine Tango is to choose just one feature - either lips, cheeks or eyes. Keeping the rest of your makeup simple with neutral colours will really emphasis the splash of tangerine. By focussing on one key facial feature this bright coral hue will have you looking fashion forward this season. 

Tangerine Tango Pantone's  2012 Colour of the Year www.pantone.com

 This is a feature article from our April 2012 Eco Glamazine. 

GLAMOUR GAL: Fabienne Costa

Fabienne Costa

Glamour Gal April 2012

Always Let Your Light Shine

When the time came to select our feature Glamour Gal for our April issue, we were looking for a bright and inspiring young lady. One of our beautiful Eco Glamazine readers Katty suggested Fabienne Costa for this feature article. A few minutes browsing around Fabienne's healthy living blog YourCoreLight it was crystal clear that she was perfect to be our April Glamour Gal. 

In this exclusive interview with Fabienne, we chat about her amazing organic herb garden, her home country Italy and how she plans to conquer the world lending a hand to orphaned children. 

Fabienne grew up in a small town near Rome, Italy. After moving to Australia at the age of five, she embraced her passion of music by playing piano and by the age of eleven she was already writing her own songs. When she was just sixteen years old Fabienne performed in a Duo and then a band on stage at local clubs, bars, weddings and other social events. Two years ago Fabienne underwent vocal cord surgery which then required vocal rehabilitation. Even with the fear of never being about to regain her vocal strength and agility, Fabienne always remained positive and these days Fabienne is singing solo, stronger than ever with a part time career as a talented musician. 

"Creativity is experimenting, inventing and growing." 

~ Fabienne

You started your music career at a very young age singing on stage in a duo and a band. It's very clear you love singing - How did you get started?  

Fabienne: "As a child I was always writing music, singing and expressing myself creatively. Once I had taught myself piano, I realised it was something I really enjoyed and over time, with hard work and dedication it has become my passion. It's now something I want to share with others. As I wasn't naturally gifted with a singing voice, I have had to work very hard to build my vocal agility. However I am grateful for all my experiences, good and bad, as they have shaped the musician I am today."

Follow Fabienne's music journey and hear her sing by subscribing to her new youtube channel. 

Growing up as a child in Italy you must have a strong connection with your italian background. Do you have any plans to return to Italy one day? 

Fabienne: "A lot of my family lives in Italy so yes, definitely. I have cousins in Italy which I have not seen since I was two years old. It's a beautiful country and I am very proud to be both Italian + Australian." 

Just like many of our featured Glamour Gals Fabienne is a vegetarian and embraces a healthy and active lifestyle. She is a passionate animal activist believing in nuturing earth's creatures by leading a kinder, pure and healthy lifestyle everyday. 

Fabienne you seem to lead a very busy lifestyle - studying, singing and staying fit. What are some of your favourite healthy Vegetarian snacks when you're on the go? 

Fabienne: "Well in my handbag you will ALWAYS find a little bag or container of raw nuts, seeds & Goji berries. So when I am on the go, there is no excuse, because I have my trusty home-made trail mix! I also love to snack on thin-skinned fruits such as blueberries and raw veggie sticks."

Fabienne shares her vegetarian recipes and  green living tips with the readers of her healthy and positive living blog called YourCoreLight. Full of inspiring stories from beauty to food to fitness. One of our favourite articles is Fabienne's DIY Organic Cruelty-Free Vegetable and Herb Garden. Using recycled tins and containers, cruelty-free fertilisers and lots of love, she created a perfect little balcony garden so she always has fresh herbs ready to add to every meal. 

We just adore your organic garden, you always have fresh herbs and veggies for your meals. Where do you find your daily healthy diet inspiration? 

Fabienne: "As a musician, I have to ensure I am always fuelling my body with fresh and nutritious foods to keep my immune system strong and my voice working at it's peak. To me, it's about creating a habit and then turning that habit into a lifestyle. I love healthy foods and the energy it gives my body, so that continually motivates me. As a vegetarian, most most of my meals being vegan, it does take preparation and a lot of planning ahead. I don't enjoy nor do I ever eat fast-food or soft drinks. A healthy lifestyle and being healthy is natural to me, it's something I value immensely. We are so lucky to be living in Australia and sometimes we can take a simple thing such as our 'health' for granted; when other people, in other parts of the world who don't share our same resources, value health as a life-giving chance."

 

Having a positive healthy outlook of life contributes to Fabienne's beautiful giving spirit. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Nursing at University. She has high hopes of travelling overseas to help lend a healing hand to children in China. 

Besides your passion to sing you are also very passionate about helping people. Fabienne can you share with our readers your dreams and aspirations for your career as a nurse? 

Fabienne: "In my life, I'm very grateful for all that I have been able to experience and all that I have been blessed with. Therefore I would like to help those that are disadvantaged in the world, achieve better health and better life prospects. I would like to, one day, use the exposure I will hopefully gain as a musician and the skills from my study, to bring light into the worlds of those who need it." 

We are truly inspired by your positive, loving and caring personality and how you embrace a healthy lifestyle. Is there someone that inspires you? 

Fabienne: "I am very inspired by those who stay strong to who they are and who are not afraid of being themselves. I am inspired by influences such as Lady Gaga, as she has proven that with gruelling hard work and self-belief, you can achieve anything. I also look up to Miranda Kerr as she is such a positive and healthy role model for everyone, of all ages, which I think is important to have."

 

Do you have a favourite cruelty-free makeup or skincare brand that you like to use in your daily routine? 

Fabienne: "I believe it's very important to educate yourself on what products do and do not test on animals, instead of turning a blind eye to it. I am very passionate about using cruelty-free products and being an advocate for the animal; as I do not agree with the horrible way animals suffer all for the sake of superficial needs and vanity. Therefore I am very aware of not only put in my body, but what I put on my skin. My favourite animal cruelty-free products would have to be KORA Organics, which makes up the bulk of my skincare, Sukin deodorant and RMS Beauty Organic make-up."

You are always encouraging others to embrace their inner beauty - what does beauty mean to you? 

Fabienne: "I believe that one encapsulates a radiant beauty when they are comfortable with who they are, inside and out. To me, there is nothing more beautiful than when you meet someone who is glowing from the inside out, from their own inner acceptance and love. It's so easy these days for young women, especially, to get caught up in the stereotypes and demands from the media and place these expectations on themselves. So through my blog Yourcorelight, my beliefs and lifestyle, I hope to encourage and inspire women to embrace their light and to aim to be the best version of themselves, not a second rate version of someone else."

Read more about Fabienne's thoughts on beauty in her Yourcorelight article Mirror Mirror, What is Beauty?

"Beauty is in the mirror 

you look into everyday. 

Enjoy your being."

Fabienne

One of Fabienne's positive affirmations is always let your light shine. She is constantly inspiring others through her social media websites such as Twitter, Facebook and via her blog. Being a creative, positive role model for young women always encouraging them to follow their dreams, believe in themselves and appreciate the earth by embracing natural kind living. 

Fabienne thank you for being our featured Glamour Gal this month, it has been an honour to share your story. Can you share with our readers a favourite quote or saying that you live by. 

Fabienne: "Thank you for having me, it has been a pleasure and honour. This is a quote I love and live by...." 

"I was born into this world to solely be myself." 

Fabienne Costa

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Youtube: youtube.com/fabiennecosta1 

Instagram: Instagram.com/ycljewels

KIND BEAUTY: Chocolate Kisses

It's hard to control the sweet cravings around Easter time with all the delicious chocolate eggs! So if you're watching your waistline - these calorie-free sweet lip products will give you Chocolate Kisses and we're not talking the Hershey's kind!  

Sweet Seduction.
Yes - May is the person your mother warned you about. With her smile she can get away with anything and if anyone questions her suggestions, she just elegantly shrugs and says "Take my advice, I don't use it anyway." But as she so rightly points out: she isn't useless, for after all, she can be used as a bad example!  

GLAMOURFLAGE Mellow May Lip Balm  

Pucker up and indulge in the irresistible chocolate flavour of May - only for once - it's good for you!  With Vitamin E and natural beeswax to moisturise, soothe and restore - something which looks so naughty has never been so nice! 

Price: AUD$10.95  |  Flavour: Chocolate  |  Size: 20 ml |  www.glamourflage.com.au 

Chocolate Indulgence. 
Indulge in the new Chocomania range from The Body Shop. Containing community fair trade ingredients from 11 different countries. 

THE BODY SHOP Chocomania Lip Butter 

This buttery balm melts onto the lips for instant hydration. It contains real cocoa butter and has a delicious chocolate flavour. Leaves your lips feeling softer and smoother. Contains community fair trade cocoa butter and beeswax. 

Price: AUD$14.95   |  Flavour: Chocolate  | Size: 10 ml  |  www.thebodyshop.com.au 

Dreamy Cocoa. 
Badger is a family run company who's mission is to create fabulously pure and effective products of the highest natural quality. Based on simplicity and thoughtful preparation with the intention to soothe and heal. Badger believes in environmental responsibility and works hard to create a healthy business with ethical and charitable principles. Badger's ingredients are 100% natural and most of their products contain more than 85% certified organic ingredients. 

BADGER Cocoa Butter Lip Balm 

Badger's dreamy Cocoa Butter Lip Balms contain certified organic and fair trade certified Cocoa Butter, which has a delightful fragrance of dark chocolate. The Cocoa Butter is traditionally processed at low temperatures, allowing the butter to retain its natural, health-giving properties. Flavoured with all natural steam distilled essential oils - no artificial sweeteners or fragrances. A little magic for your lips. 

Price: US$4.99  | Flavours: Mocha Cocoa, Creamy Cocoa.  | Size: 0.25Oz (7 ml) 

www.badgerbalm.com 

Pretty Delight.

Move over miss Glamour-puss, this eco-friendly natural beauty company will transform your pout in one swipe with their best selling FlowerColor lipsticks. Chocolate lovers can't resist their ultra sexy Chocolate shade.

ECCO BELLA FlowerColor Lipstick 

A lipstick that thinks it's a lip balm. The cleanest, safest, prettiest lipstick for those who love lipstick. A simple healthy formula of vegetable waxes, oils and mineral pigments that go on creamy and don't feather. Like a lip balm, Ecco Bella FlowerColor lipsticks moisturise without flaking or chapping. Gluten-free, petroleum-free, preservative-free, and fragrance-free.  Vegan formula. 

Price: US$17.95  | Shade: Chocolate  | Size: 0.13Oz (4 grams) www.eccobella.com

Kind Beauty Product Information:

* Badger is 100% cruelty-free certified by Leaping Bunny. 

* Glamourflage do not test their products on animals. 

*The Body Shop support community trade and remain strong on their stance against animal testing. 

* Ecco Bella says animal testing is unacceptable to Ecco Bella in any form because it is cruel. We test our products on ourselves and use ingredients that have been in use for years and considered safe.