This Victoria’s Secret beauty always looks toned, whether she’s donning sexy swimwear or VSX exercise gear. “For me, mixing workouts like boxing, jump rope, and basic ballet works best,” the South African-born Swanepoel says. “Boxing works my arms and core, ballet elongates my muscles, and jumping rope is a great way to warm up before any workout.” As good as she looks in a bikini, it’s only natural for Swanepoel to enjoy working out oceanside too: “My favorite exercise is something that doesn’t feel like I’m exercising at all, such as swimming in the ocean or playing paddle ball,” she says, adding that she sticks to a healthy diet of organic foods and lots of fruits and veggies.

source: shape.com

Aside from all the London Fashion Week excitement, we’ve just heard some more thrilling news and it’d be rude not to share it with you. Minutes ago, we received a phonecall revealing that Victoria’s Secret is launching a – wait for it – FULL cosmetics line! Yes, our favourite undies brand has answered our prayers with a gorgeous range of makeup, with everything from lipbalms and eyeliners to matte lipsticks and much more. And who better to discuss our excitement with that ridiculously gorgeous Victoria’s Secret Angel, Candice Swanepoel. She dished on her beauty habits, fitness and health tips as well as her favourite products so read on and don’t forget to check out her hottest moments in the gallery above. PHWOAR!

Grazia Daily: What’s the best beauty advice you’ve ever been given?
Candice Swanepoel: I’ve always been taught that you’re never too young to take care of your skin. Everything from the food you eat to what you put on your face is important. I lead a healthy lifestyle and get all my vitamins from the food I eat. I supplement that with my skincare routine of cleansing, toning and moisturising.

Grazia Daily: What’s the best thing about being a Victoria’s Secret girl?
Candice Swanepoel: The best thing is probably the beautiful beaches we get to shoot on. We recently went to St. Barts and Tulum, and they are some of the most breath-taking places on earth. We shoot with really amazing teams and we’ve become like a family. My best Victoria’s Secret moment to date was when they did a special segment about me for the 2012 Fashion Show – it was really a significant moment for me!

Grazia Daily: What do you need to have to be a Victoria’s Secret girl?
Candice Swanepoel: For me, it’s about having a love for life and being confident. Having a positive attitude and being healthy are also qualities that Victoria’s Secret Angels have. Being an Angel is different than other modeling jobs because you have to be a spokesperson as well. It’s a lot more challenging than it looks!

Grazia Daily: What are your favourite beauty products and treatments?
Candice Swanepoel: My favourite thing I use daily is a really simple tea tree oil face wash that has green tea in it. I am never without my Victoria’s Secret Lip Scrub and Balm – the scrub is a really nice exfoliator and the balm soothes my lips. I make sure I have a facial one week before the Victoria’s Secret show as I find it really helps to make my skin glow and look more radiant. I’m also loving the new Victoria’s Secret Fabulous fragrance, I’ve been wearing the Eau De Parfum as it’s such a lovely, wearable scent.

Grazia Daily: What’s your top tip for glowing skin?
Candice Swanepoel: For me, it comes down to eating healthily to make my skin look it’s best. Good skin comes from within and I make sure I eat nutrient-rich foods like fish, lots of veggies, nuts and foods that contain omega and are rich in oils. I also adore avocado and goji berries, so I eat those daily. They have fantastic skin-boosting benefits! Every now and then I love having a cheat meal, and if I were to have one right now it would be a delicious pulled pork sandwich!

Grazia Daily: What’s your secret to feeling confident in your underwear and bikini?
Candice Swanepoel: I think that when you feel fit and healthy you also feel confident in yourself. The two go hand-in-hand. I take really good care of my body and that is the fastest way for me to feel good about myself.

Grazia Daily: What has been your latest shopping splurge?
Candice Swanepoel: I don’t often get the chance to shop since I am so busy, but my biggest splurges recently have been furniture. I am really into well designed pieces and love beautiful objects for my home. I would love to buy myself a gorgeous new Chanel bag -oh and something from Cartier would be nice too!

Grazia Daily: How would you describe your off-duty style?
Candice Swanepoel: My off duty style is very casual and comfortable. I like to look chic so I love to buy simple pieces to wear day to day. I travel a lot and am constantly on planes so I tend to go for easy cotton pieces and team them with killer accessories to luxe it up a bit. I do love how daring London girls are with their fashion, they always look amazing.

source: graziadaily

Last night Candice attended two more Pre-Superbowl parties with her hot date, the AXE Astronaut. We’re starting to wonder if she has something up her sleeve with AXE. I guess we’ll find out soon enough.

Swimsuit season is already well underway at Victoria’s Secret. In fact, the 2013 VS Swim collection is hitting over 650 of the brand’s stores tomorrow, January 15.

To mark the occasion, ELLE.com got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Candice Swanepoel donning the latest brightly printed and embellished VS bikinis. Then, take a gander at Swanepoel debuting the retailer’s new Very Sexy Bandeau silhouette in the video, below. “I always love a classic black bikini,” Swanepoel told us, adding that the Very Sexy Bandeau has also won her over: “[It's] so sexy and comfortable, [and] it is inspired by old Hollywood glamour, which I love. Plus, it comes with a removable halter strap, so it’s perfect for all activities at the beach!”

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Candids > Behind The Scenes > 2013 > Elle.com Victoria’s Secret Swim Exclusive

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