Miranda Kerr on Fashion, Motherhood, and Yorkies

by Lexi Novak

photo by Allure Staff
photo by Allure Staff

Just in case you were wondering: Yes, Miranda Kerr is as superhumanly gorgeous and cheerfully likeable in person as she seems. And yes, her Australian accent is awesome. I sat down with the model-mom-entrepreneur extraordinaire at New York City's Bowery Hotel to talk about fashion, beauty, and her role as the new face of ShopStyle.


How have you carved out your own personal style since working in the fashion industry?
"I like to keep it classic with well-tailored pieces. I love white on white. I love the floral trend. And metallics add a little flash of fun. That's the thing about fashion--it's a way to express yourself and be creative. No rules. Just have fun!"

Tell me about your role as a spokeswoman for ShopStyle.
"I had already been using the website. It's so convenient, especially for someone like me who's so busy. You can select exactly what you want and what price point. And the emails give you little alerts, which I really like."

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Who is the cute dog in the commercial you did for them?
"Frankie. She's a little teacup Yorkie. Very loving. She's so used to being on set. It's one of her favorite things. It was funny, I was searching on the Internet, and there was her little face. So adorable. She really was the highlight of the shoot."


We're excited that your Kora Organics skin-care line is now available in the United States. What inspired you to create the brand in the first place?
"There are a lot of organic products out there, but I couldn't find ones that were certified and really delivered results. So I spent many years working with an organic lab in Australia, and I'm proud of the integrity behind my products and the fact that they actually make a difference to your skin. I used to have really dry legs, and my Body Lotion is the only product that works. And I used the Rosehip Oil throughout my pregnancy, and I don't have one stretchmark."

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How has being a mother changed your approach to beauty?
"I keep it simple. Cleanse, tone, moisturize. If you just do those three steps, then you're set. And then it's just finding time to balance it all out between being a businesswoman and being a mother. I have days just with [my son], and the phone is off, and we have one-on-one time together. I love being a mom."

Any must-have items in your bag?
"The [Kora] Hand Cream, Lip Balm, and Face Mist. There's a great product from RMS; it's a luminizer, and I put it here [around the eyes] to highlight. And a little concealer as well. That's always helpful."

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