How Candice Swanepoel Preps for her Fashion Show

The model has been on the covers of highly esteemed international publications, including Vogue and GQ. Her resumé showcases a modeling career that has flourished on the runways of prestigious fashion houses such as Chanel, Christian Dior, and Dolce & Gabbana—to name a few—and has fronted campaigns for Versace, Tom Ford, Ralph Lauren, and more.

We caught up with the Angel to get the low-down on how she prepped for the her show.

KHAOULA GHANEM: How do you maintain a healthy Fashion Show body throughout the year?

CANDICE SWANEPOEL: I lead a really balanced lifestyle. It is important to eat healthy but also allow yourself to indulge a bit. I am also incredibly active and I enjoy working out.

What is your guilty pleasure?

Sticky toffee pudding.

Is there a song that gets you hyped up before the show?

Anything by Bob Marley is always a go-to. I am also a huge Rihanna fan.

What skincare rule do you follow religiously?

Since I model year round, it’s important to really cleanse my skin after work. I use a natural face wash and get a facial once a month.

How do you ensure that your skin looks flawless for the fashion show?

I love using cleansing masks at home when the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is approaching. I also slather coconut oil all over my skin and hair.

Did you ever get bouts of apprehension posing in lingerie and swimwear when you first became an Angel?

When I first started modeling, I was younger and quite shy. I developed confidence gradually with the experience I gained. By the time I had the opportunity to wear lingerie and swimwear for Victoria’s Secret, I was confident and it just felt like the next step in my modeling career.