elyse taylor

The iconic Aussie beach babe and Nude by Nature ambassador might live among the bright lights of NYC, but she still keeps it real

WAKE UP TIME: I wake up naturally, no alarm, an hour before my daughter – so 5:30am. I spend the time feeding the dog and fixing my daughter’s breakfast.

BEST PYJAMAS: I go from mum to girlfriend mode. Sometimes I am in a white undies and tee phase, other times I love a silk slip. Intimissimi and Agent Provocateur do the best ones. MORNING BEAUTY ROUTINE: I shower both morning and night. I love Dr Bronner’s washes. And sometimes I put the Weleda oils that I use on my daughter onto my own skin. I love oil cleansers; keeping my skin hydrated is so important. And I moisturise as much as possible. I like Cosmedix – they just work on my skin. And I’ve used Garnier shampoo and conditioner since I was 15. I also wear Byredo’s Mojave Ghost. It’s light and summery.

MAKE-UP MUST HAVES: I don’t wear a lot if I’m not working. I am obsessed with Nude by Nature’s Natural Mineral Cover foundation though. It’s easy to use and gives an effortless natural glow. Then I add just a little mascara and some highlighter. I like Nude by Nature’s Touch of Glow Highlight Stick in the brow and the cupid’s bow. If I am feeling crap, the Rose shade gives me some colour and a little lift.

BREAKFAST ORDER: Oatmeal or banana and yoghurt. RUNNING OUT THE DOOR IN: Ballet flats or white Spring Courts. I went through a stage of buying fancy ballet flats but I realised they just get destroyed. Now I wear cheap ones and thrash them.