ECO GLAMAZINE: September 2012

Sunday, September 30, 2012

ECO ANGEL: Miranda Kerr

Miranda Kerr Eco Angel

To commemorate our first anniversary issue of Eco Glamazine, our 12th Eco Angel is Aussie born beauty Miranda Kerr.

Model behaviour.
From the moment she landed on the cover of Dolly Magazine at the age of thirteen, we all knew this girl had the potential for a long successful career in the modelling scene.

From Dolly to David Jones to Victoria Secret, this Aussie darling has strut her stuff on catwalks all over the world and graced the covers of many international magazines like Vogue and GQ. Miranda was the very first Aussie supermodel to gain her Victoria's Secret Angel Wings back in 2008.

Miranda: "One thing I tell girls who want to break in to the industry is that there’s no such thing as ‘looking’ like a model. There are so many different shapes and sizes, and everyone has things they want to change: freckles in odd places, dimples where they might not want them, and hair where it shouldn’t be. Just remember that picture-perfect doesn’t exist — perfection is you, just the way you are."

Beauty.
In August she partnered with Australia's premier airline Qantas as their Very Healthy Qantas Club Brand Ambassador.

Miranda: "I'm very excited to be involved in this campaign. As a frequent traveller, I know how important it is to have a space where you can relax and unwind, or stay connected until your flight departs."

Miranda says the secret to her success is 4 tablespoons of coconut oil daily. She also enjoys fresh salads and green tea combined with daily yoga to keep her skin looking flawless.

Just as Jennifer Hawkins is the face of Myer department stores, Miranda is the face of David Jones and she recently graced the cover of their Spring/Summer Beauty Book. Partnering one of Australia's leading celebrity makeup artist's Napoleon Perdis to create these gorgeous berry toned looks. Recreate Miranda's Look with this Beauty Breakdown.

Miranda is wearing Napoleon Perdis DeVine Goddess Lipstick in Calypso.

Kora Organics.

Miranda is not only born to be in front of the camera she is the face of her own organic skincare range Kora Organics. We first introduced you to KORA in October last year during the annual Organic Week. She designed the range with her mother Theresa, for those busy women love luxury yet simple skincare with quality results.

www.koraorganics.com

"KORA Organics is a reflection of my passion for living a healthy, organic lifestyle."

Treasure Yourself.

This Aussie Angel is not only a Victoria Secret Superstar, David Jones brand ambassador and skincare creator she also have a beautiful family with her husband actor Orlando Bloom and son Flynn. She married Orlando in 2010 and he was the inspiration behind her fragrance Heavenly Bloom.

From Dolly model to Victoria Secret Angel to Mother and organic Beauty company co-founder, Miranda Kerr is one young lady to watch. We can't wait to see what she does next!

To find out more about our September 2012 Eco Angel, be sure to pick up a copy of her book, Treasure Yourself.

Miranda Kerr

Facebook: Facebook.com/MirandaKerr

Instagram: @mirandakerr

Kora Organics: www.koraorganics.com

This cover story is from our September 2012 Eco Glamazine.

Saturday, September 29, 2012

TOM ORGANIC: Body Soul Planet

TOM Organic

body. soul. planet.

The demand for organic personal hygiene is slowly increasing with women looking for more natural and safe options for their daily beauty routine. From hair care to toothpaste, soap, deodorant and even tampons. You maybe surprised to learn that many of your favourite beauty products, from your bathroom cabinet at home are filled with chemicals and synthetics! These nasty ingredients (some even toxic) can be harmful if applied on your skin everyday. So the demand for organic, eco friendly and chemical-free alternatives has risen with people learning the importance of using these natural products and seeing the benefits to their health.

Eco Glamazine is always searching for the best in eco-friendly organic beauty! So when we were introduced to TOM Organic earlier this year, we just knew this Aussie eco brand was doing something right and we had to share their story with our readers.

TOM Organic is an Australian Certified Organic feminine hygiene range that cares for your body and the planet every Time Of Month (TOM). This eco-friendly line offers a deluxe range of certified organic tampons, pads and liners free from chemicals, bleaches and synthetics.

TOM Organic offers chic and stylish recyclable packaging featuring nature inspired water colour drawings of their gorgeous Tom Girl. Colour coded packs make selection easy and their cleverly designed slim packs mean no more tampons jumping around in your handbag.

The company's founder Aimee Marks set out to create the very best products with integrity and style that all women can wear with confidence. This sassy 25 year old from Melbourne created an innovative eco brand that focuses on educating women on the benefits of using organic personal hygiene.

Aimee Marks

TOM Organic founder

Aimee: "I believe all women should be free to live the life they want to live. To thrive and dream without limits. Tom was founded on the philosophy that we should never have to compromise the health and wellbeing of our bodies and our planet. Join me in creating a future inspired by an uncompromised love of life."

The original idea to create an organic tampon came when Aimee decided to design a new from of packaging for tampons for a school project, 8 years ago. She was shocked to discover the nasty chemicals and bleaches used in regular tampons. From Aimee's research she soon learned that cotton - the main component of tampons is the world's dirtiest pesticide sprayed crop. Yes it's true even natural cotton is not chemical free. Organic cotton is grown in fields free from chemicals - no pesticides, no insecticides, nothing! So Aimee knew that organic cotton was the only choice for her brand. So she embarked on a journey to help women care more about their health! Aimee realised there was a need for organic chemical-free feminine hygiene products and in turn created the only organic tampons, pads and liners to be accredited with the official Australian Certified Organic logo.

With the average woman using more than 12,000 pads/tampons in her lifetime - TOM Organic provides a deluxe product made with 100% certified organic cotton for purity of mind and body. Making the switch to organic tampons and pads is not only the best choice for your body, mind and spirit - but also the planet.

TOM Organic products are:

Made with certified 100% organic cotton
perfume and chemical free
Free from chlorine and dioxin in the bleaching process
100% cellulose pulp free
Hypoallergenic
Cruelty-free

Respectful of the planet, TOM Organic uses the most sustainable, organic and biodegradable materials wherever possible to ensure a healthier world for us all. Most importantly all TOM Organic products are free from synthetics.

Aimee: "If you take the synthetics out of tampons, you can't get Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). My goal was to get that message out to women and empower them to make better choices for their health. At the end of the day our health is everything. I want to use TOM as a vehicle for doing as much as I can."

"From woman to woman, let's be more conscious about what we put in our bodies and look after our health and environment every time of the month."

TOM Organic proudly supports the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation and helps vaccinate 50 women a month against the disease.

TOM Organic is now available at over 1000 retailers Australia wide including Woolworths and online through their official website www.tomorganic.com.au. TOM Organic also offers subscriptions delivered direct to you, so you'll never get caught without pads or tampons again.

Website: www.tomorganic.com.au
Facebook: Facebook.com/tomorganic
Twitter: Twitter.com/TOMOrganic
Pinterest: pinterest.com/tomorganic
Instagram: Instagram.com/tomorganic

This article featured in Eco Glamazine September 2012.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

GLAMOUR GAL: Kristie Jane McKeon

Kristie Jane California Dreaming

GLAMOUR GAL September 2012

For our very special 1 year anniversary issue our Glamour Gal this month is international model Kristie Jane. In our exclusive interview, Kristie shares her favourite healthy foods, her passion for UFC and how she stays in shape for her job as a model.

First of all thank you for being our featured Glamour Gal for our very special 1 year anniversary issue of Eco Glamazine. Kristie what makes you feel most glamorous?

Kristie: "No thank you! I'm very honoured to be apart of it, congrats on being 1 year young! I feel most glamorous when I'm getting ready to go out somewhere nice. I love getting dressed up and I love getting all dolled up so when I'm finally finished doing hair and makeup and I'm still in my robe, I feel super glamorous!"

Kristie has always had a passion for modelling even from a young age, growing up on the central coast of Australia. She started modelling when she was just 17 years old, from print to fashion to fitness and runway. Now at the age of 22, this gorgeous Aussie blonde bombshell is pursuing her modelling career in San Diego, California.

Kristie features in lingerie campaigns for Bras 'N' Things Australia and Just Sexy Lingerie. She also recently shot new campaign images with fellow Glamour Gal Sheridyn Fisher for the new range of Sheridyn Swim. A fresh and exciting new Australian swimwear range designed by one of Australia's leading swimwear and glamour models, Sheridyn Fisher. The new "Marilyn" collection will be available soon at SheridynSwim.com.au. The new collection campaign includes stunning new images of Kristie and Sheridyn.

Kristie what was it like shooting the new Sheridyn Swim campaign images with Sheridyn?

Kristie: "I love shooting with Sheridyn, she's a great friend to me and also a very beautiful and talented girl. She makes the set fun and we just muck around while still getting work done. I also love Sheridyn Swim, it's a great brand and the Swimwear pieces make you feel glam at the beach."

Whether it's lingerie, swimwear or fitness photo shoots, Kristie's passion for modelling shines through her stunning photos. She loves staying active and enjoys most sports. Kristie was recently chosen as the 2012 Australian Octagon Girl for the UFC Ultimate Fighter Series.

When your not modelling, what are some of your favourite leisure activities?

Kristie: "I love surfing! My dad taught me to surf when I was 7 years old on a trip to Fiji and I've done it every now and then ever since. I love being out in nature it really helps me relax. In saying that I also love action sports. I love my Motorcross bike back in the USA and I love watching MMA, particularly the UFC."

Being an international model obviously staying in shape is very important to you. Can you share with our readers which exercises and activities you enjoy to stay fit & healthy?

Kristie: "I am actually blessed that I have always grown up being an active child, I used to love and play all kinds of sports and go gymnastics so I think it's still in my blood to train almost everyday. I usually like to train six days a week and eat really clean and healthy. In terms of what I actually do at the gym, I usually do a fair bit of cardio and weights but I also like to mix it up with a few martial arts like Muay Thai and Boxing which are great to keep your mind active and change it up so you don't get stuck in a rut, punching and kicking bags. It also helps me relieve stress."

We know diet plays a key role in maintaining a fit healthy body - What are your five favourite healthy foods?

Kristie: I eat really clean and healthy for six days a week then on Sundays I usually let myself relax a little. My five favourite foods would have to be:

Fresh Coconuts ~ They are so great for rehydrating after a big workout and they make you feel so refreshed plus they are super tasty too.
Broccoli ~ It's full of vitamin C & E and fibre. Cooked in with stir fry it's delish!
Eggs ~ Because they're full of protein which helps build and recover muscles.
Carrots - I love carrots in salads and stir fys plus they are so quick and easy to grab as a quick snack on the run.
Oats ~ A small bowl of oats are great of a morning to give me that bit of energy to get up and get out, they are great for your heart and cholesterol.

Kristie do you have someone who inspires you? Someone you consider to be a positive role model?

Kristie: "My dad inspires me everyday! He is such a strong, inspiring person I have grown up looking up to him and always will."

We hope you have enjoyed our exclusive interview with this month's Glamour Gal Miss Kristie Jane. Follow Kristie's journey and her adventures as a UFC Octagon Girl on Instagram.

Instagram: Instagram.com/kristiejpearson

Saturday, September 1, 2012