Some cover girls usually bear the snobbish looks that can make one want to move back as they pass by . All eyes following them in awesome admiration but only a few approach them for fear of getting a raised eyebrow or feeling too selfconscious because of the model ’ s intimidating accent or royal-looking gestures . Mari Jasmine is not one of them . She did not arrive with grandstanding arrogance but with welcoming smile . Her eyes seem to overflow with gladness that also goes with her sunny disposition . She makes the people she works with comfortable and makes them feel that she cares . She ordered coffee at the set and wanted to order for others , too . How thoughtful !
Sweet , smart , and stylish … These words sum up Mari Jasmine . Well , let ’ s peek into her vogue world and you ’ ll definitely pick up something sensible to think about .
Mari Jasmine is the personification of bubbly with an aura of sophistication making her the perfect choice for ETC Channel ’ s “ Etcetera ” fab squad . The show offers upbeat fashion and beauty tips fit for the modern women . Her Aussie accent is indeed one of her assets but her sensible views make her stand out more . Born to a Japanese mother and English father , and raised and educated in Sydney , she said that modeling is something she did not plan . She was not after the glossy world of flashbulbs and centerfolds . Initially , she said that all she wanted was to get the chance to travel more often . “ Only modeling can give you the opportunity to travel a lot and immerse into the culture of a country for three months or so but allows you to enjoy what you love doing at the same time ”, she said with all enthusiasm . She has traveled around Asia for modeling , and recently settled down here . “ I tried it out , and ended up staying ,” she said .
When she ’ s not shooting for her TV show , she ’ s either attending castings or modeling or working on her blog http :// marijasmine . com , where she shares healthy recipes . She ’ s into natural , wholesome ingredients and obviously , she has the knack for photography . Her photos ( both hers and those she took ) speak of thousand words — multi-faceted and candid . All are illustrious enough for a second look . A good book both expands her horizon and gives variety to her busy life . She has just finished Search Inside Yourself , penned by Chade-Meng Tan , one of Google ’ s earliest engineers and personal growth pioneer . This page-turner offers a proven method for enhancing mindfulness and emotional intelligence in life and work . She considers the outdoor her haven and can ’ t wait for the time she goes surfing again . When the sea is far and if her schedule permits , going to coffee shops gives her the instant boost .
Being sporty , staying fit isn ’ t a big deal for her . “ I grew up with sports and tried soccer and tennis among others ,” she said with obvious enthusiasm . She ’ s eager to try boxing but for now , yoga helps in maintaining her svelte figure , ready to travel any time at places her heart chose to be for three months or so . Yes , she ’ s up and about , always on the go for a thrilling adventure . But all the time , she remains preppy in her beauty regimen . She never goes to bed with her makeup on . “ Most of all , you have to stay hydrated to look your best ,” she suggested . She may not drink a lot of water but she makes sure that coffee , which is rich in anti-oxidant , keeps her hydrated . A woman ’ s makeup kit , she said should never run-out of sunscreen . It ’ s a skincare must-have that can also function as a makeup base . On cold weather , she uses Cetaphil because it ’ s gentle on the skin and if she wants to splurge on a serum , she picks up Murad .
The following year will still be travel time for her and she ’ ll definitely share them with her thousands of followers . She ’ ll also give them something healthy to ponder on as she will share her health journal . As she finds hosting another major turf , she ’ ll continue improving her hosting craft while eyeing for international hosting stints . When asked about her success formula , she sounded as if she had not achieved anything grand proving that she remains humble in spite of the success she ’ s enjoying . “ If you want to succeed , you must be organized because everything starts from there . It leads you where you want to go ,” she said .
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