Supermodel Tyra Banks on Aussie slang she doesn’t get
Since moving to Australia last year, the famous supermodel has become proficient in Aussie slang but one phrase had her stumped.
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When you think of the ultimate celebrity to give you advice, it’s hard to go past the likes of Tyra Banks.
With over 35 years experience in the modelling industry, she’s hosted cult reality TV show America’s Next Top Model, walked the Victoria’s Secret runway numerous times, written a New York Times Best Seller titled Modelland and even acted alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood (Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Life-Size and Coyote Ugly to name just a few).
One thing is for certain, Tyra Banks knows a thing or two about beauty and fashion. And since moving to Australia last year, the US star has become quite proficient in Aussie slang. She even knows what ‘bogan’ and ‘derro’ means. But there was one phrase that has her stumped: “Chuck a U-ey”.
“That sounds like an Adidas Chucks, from the UE? The fancy Chucks?!” she tells news.com.au checkout at the launch of her Smize and Dream ice cream pop up in Sydney.
We sat down with the international supermodel to unpack exactly what products she puts on her face, her cheapest beauty hack and the one fashion trend she thinks will never go out of style.
WHAT IS TYRA BANKS’ FAVOURITE AUSSIE BRAND?
“[Aesop] has the prettiest stores and all the stores are different. I just went there the other day and bought these soaps. They have this hand soap that has a pumice in it and now when I don’t wash my hands with it I feel like my hands are dirty. And it smells so good. When I use their soaps, I wet my hands a little, put the soap on it and I go [Tyra raises hands to her nose to smell] and then go back down. It’s like aromatherapy, so I look like a weirdo.”
Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash, $53 at Aesop
WHAT IS THE CHEAPEST BEAUTY PRODUCT TYRA BANKS USES?
“Chapstick in five flavours! I have cake batter, I have chocolate, I have marshmallow, I have graham cracker. Actually, it’s the S’mores collection of chapstick.”
Chapstick S’Mores Collection, $15.89 at Amazon Australia
ChapStick Classic (pack of 3), $17.76 at Amazon Australia
WHAT ITEMS ARE IN TYRA BANKS’ BEAUTY ROUTINE?
“I’ve been really feeling Patrick Starr. Oh my gosh. His pressed powders go on base. I’m feeling it so much,” she tells news.com.au checkout.
ONE/SIZE Turn Up The Base Versatile Powder Foundation, $31 (down from $62) at Sephora
ONE/SIZE Ultimate Setting Powder Mini, $33 at Sephora
ONE/SIZE On Til Dawn Setting Spray, $58 at Sephora
ONE/SIZE Secure The Glow Tacky Hydrating Primer, $65 at Sephora
WHAT IS TYRA BANKS’ BEST BEAUTY HACK?
“I tie my hair up at night with a scarf and just look crazy. I have cornrows underneath this wig and they get really frizzy. If I don’t tie my hair up, it’s a thing.”
Large Satin Square Head Scarf, $36.19 at Amazon Australia
ONE FASHION TREND TYRA BANKS’ THINKS WILL NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE?
Tyra immediately breaks into song: “Black, black, black. Wearing black, black, black. Got that black, black. Colour of the year? Love you Pantone but it’s black, it’s all black.”
AERE Linen A Line Mini Dress, $91 (down from $130) at THE ICONIC
SNDYS Calissa Maxi Dress, $139 at THE ICONIC
Forever New Ricki Halter Hook and Eye Mini Dress, $159.99 at Forever New
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And Tyra complimented me on my dress. “You know what you’re wearing, that’s my favourite colour.
Lover Elara Midi Dress, $130 (down from $260) at The Iconic
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