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She's famous for flaunting her figure in a multitude of different bikinis, so it makes sense that lifestyle blogger Natasha Oakley would team up with a brand helping women feel body beautiful. The A Bikini A Day blogger is the face (and body) of products containing natural extracts*. Here, bd chats to Oakley about the partnership, how she chooses which brands to work with, and getting bikini-body ready.
Congratulations on your partnership with Veet. What attracted you to the brand?
When Veet approached me it was such an organic alignment, I was happy to work with them.
Have you always been a fan of Veet?
Yes, my mum introduced me to Veet and as I have started to travel and model regularly, I have become even more of a fan.
What is your favourite product in the range?
I absolutely love the new , not only does it smell divine but it is so easy to use! I also love the Natural Inspirations Wax Strips, they’re great for me when I am travelling because they are compact and light.
What things have you done in your role as Veet ambassador?
I flew home to Australia to attend the Veet luncheon in the beautiful Botanical Gardens of Sydney to celebrate the launch of the Natural Inspirations range with magazine editors and bloggers from all over Australia. I also attended many interviews to share my experience with the new range.
How do you decide which brands to team up with?
We [Oakley and business partner Devin Brugman] love seeking out new brands and sharing them with our followers, a lot of them being swimwear retailers themselves, so we are happy to offer the opportunity for smaller brands to be discovered as well. As long as we love the brand, we choose which one we like the most and share it with our followers.
Is having a good hair removal routine essential in your line of work?
Absolutely, having to shave would be a real pain when I travel and shoot so often, nothing compares to long-lasting smoothness.
Do you have any hair removal tricks and tips?
When using hot wax, make sure the temperature of the wax is not too hot, otherwise you will burn your skin. What is so great about Natural Inspirations Sugar Wax is that it has a temperature indicator on the spatula to let you know if it’s too hot. The wax easily washes off with water, so you can have a ‘no mess, no fuss’ experience every time! I also recommend holding your skin as tight as possible so the strip is more effective at removing all the hairs.
Do you believe women should embrace having a natural beauty?
Absolutely, our natural beauty is a gift which is worth embracing. It is one of the things that sets us apart from one another and gives a sense of individuality, but also unites and empowers women to feel confident and comfortable in their own skin. I myself have discovered that natural is more beautiful and am happy to wear minimal make-up and feel less concerned with comparing myself to others or feeling like I have to look a certain way.
What are your top beauty tips for summer?
Keep it natural with minimal make-up for a fresh chic look. Wear SPF daily. Keep up hydration through moisturising and drinking a lot of water. Wax and exfoliate for smooth, soft skin on the beach. Maintain a balanced lifestyle with healthy diet and a work-out routine that you enjoy so you will feel your best in your bikini.
How do you get bikini-body ready?
I always need to be bikini-body ready, so for me it’s about eating healthily, working out regularly, thinking positively, as well as little things like keeping my nails done, legs and bikini line waxed and skin exfoliated and always hydrated. Everything counts when you wear a bikini 365 days of the year!
What are your top health tips?
Drink lots of water, moisturise and lead a balanced lifestyle, physically and mentally.
Do you ever have days when you just don’t feel like wearing a bikini?
It is rare but yes, I am human after all!
Do you have an exercise routine you like to stick to?
My routine changes depending on where I am, but I always prefer to work-out outdoors and have my basic circuits and routines I will do.
*contains 0.1% w/w natural extract
Images via instagram.com/abikiniaday.