It’s been a big year for Victoria’s Secret Angel and Max Factor ambᴀssador Candice Swanepoel. From jet-setting to various fashion weeks and shoots, to getting engaged earlier this year, and most recently, walking in the much-anticipated Victoria’s Secret show as an Angel. While all the glitter has settled from Tuesday night’s show, Vogue caught up with Swanepoel to hear what life’s like off the runway.
Tell us about your personal style when you’re not on the runway?
“My personal style changes depending on my mood. I would say feminine, sometimes rock’n’ roll, casual – I love jeans and a simple T-shirt, sometimes a little sporty. I really mix it up depending on where I am and what I’m doing. I believe you can never go wrong with something classic and elegant.”
What are you thoughts on social media and always being connected?
“If I didn’t live in New York City I could live without my phone. But being a model, having my job, I need to be organised. Part of that is being connected. I also like connecting with my fans on social media – I like to show where I travel to, recent work, charities I support as well as my interests in beauty and nutrition. But yes, if I wasn’t working I could definitely live without a phone.”
What’s your go-to beauty product?
“Mascara is always in my handbag – I’m using Max Factor Velvet Volume Mascara right now. It creates really soft but voluminous lashes.”
Is there anything you can pinpoint that you don’t love about pH๏τoshoots?
“I don’t like getting my hair done, it’s one of the worst things about being a model. It’s a little uncomfortable and when you’re blow drying it every single day it’s hard to keep it in good condition.”