Catch Up With Megan Coleman

Megan Coleman from image insured gives us her top style and beauty tricks:

What is the one thing you should always do before you leave the house?
Check yourself in a full length mirror! You always need to make sure underwear lines are not showing, shoes are matching your outfit, and price tags are removed!

Who is your beauty inspiration?
I am slightly obsessed with Olivia Palermo, she has the most incredible skin and hair – and her fashion sense is amazing.

The one beauty secret you can’t live without?
At the moment I cannot live without my Eucerin Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm – it is the only lip balm that lasts for ages without having to re-apply a million times.

One thing they taught you on your Miss South Africa journey ?
You are going to laugh at this one – but for all the girls with big ears out there, this one is for you! I was participating in a fashion show at Sun City during my year as Miss SA, and one of the looks was a high sleek pony tail. Once the hair stylist had finished with my hair, he took one look at my ears sticking out like a baby elephants and whipped out his nail glue! I had no idea what he was about to do, but next thing my ears were super glued to the back of my head and it surprisingly looked quite normal! I got so excited by this non-surgical discovery, that I subsequently glued my sisters ears back for her too :).

The one beauty trick you should do before bed ?
If your hair does not grow or only grows slowly, try sleeping with it is a plait every night. Obviously this is NOT scientifically proven, but I have been doing it for the last 8 months and have noticed a huge difference.

How to make your make-up last all night?
There is the most amazing Fixing Spray that Kryolan makes and which we sell at the studio, and it works like nothing else. The fumes are quite strong so you need to block your nose when spraying, but you are guaranteed to still have a perfect face at the end of the night.

Best styling advice you have ever received?
I was lucky enough to grow up with a mom who had been in the image industry for many years and I often used to watch her consulting when I was very young. The one thing that always stood out to me – and what we teach our clients now, is to never repeat a light or bright colour in more than two places in your outfit otherwise it becomes very distracting for other people when they first meet you. I.e; A red bag, shoe and belt is too much – but a black bag, shoe and belt is absolutely fine.

What does the word Goddess mean to you?
To be admired for your beauty as a woman is one thing, but to use this to inspire others to be their most beautiful is even better 🙂

What is the one beauty product you will be getting yourself this Christmas?
I really love Morgan Taylor Nail Polish, so I will definitely be adding to my collection this Christmas.

Worst beauty mistake you have ever made?
I feel quite sorry for myself when I share this story – but I think it has actually happened to quite a few of us! Back in the day when I was unaware of a compound called Titanium Dioxide used in foundations and spf’s, I went off to my Matric dance thinking I looked wonderful, but unfortunately when I got my pictures back from the evening I had a GREY face and tanned body and looked absolutely ridiculous! Now I am aware not to use products with Titanium Dioxide in when I am expecting photos to be taken, hence why I LOVE my Kryolan Foundation as it is completely free of this product (and is not tested on animals).

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