Estella Warren Bomis Ring

Interview/Biography: Estella Warren

Q: How did you get started?
A: I was in a high school fashion show and my Polaroid was sent to an agent in New York. Before I knew it, I was doing three issues of Italian Vogue with Ellen Von Unwerth. I thought it would be fun but it was hard work.

Q: How has your career blossomed since then?
A: I've been very lucky. I was chosen for the Chanel #5 campaign and the Perry Ellis campaign with photographer Bruce Weber. I feel lucky to come into this routine.

Q: Do you miss living in Canada?
A: I miss the open space but New York has such a fun, fast, invigorating pace. You get so much done in a day here.

Q: What do you like best about modeling?
A: You get to meet a lot of different people, people with different backgrounds and you learn to deal with different characters. I also like traveling to see places.

Q: What do you like least about modeling?
A: I spend a lot of time in the air. And I find that more often than not, I have to hurry up and wait. Everyone wants you to be there on time, but once you get there you have to sit and wait for a certain shot.

Q: How do you dress when you're not modeling?
A: I like simple, feminine, easy clothes. I usually wear flip flops and dresses, sweaters, jeans and tanks. I love basic sweaters like turtlenecks or v-necks and low cut pants that sit on your hips.

Q: What are your favorite fashions for fall?
A: I love twills, tweed, cashmere and other lightweight fabrics for winter. As far as colors go, I especially like blues, browns, black and cream.

Q: Do you try to follow the trends?
A: It's hard to go with a trend. As soon as it's out, everyone picks it up. It's important to stay true to yourself. Have fun with fashion instead of letting it dictate.

Q: What do you do to keep your model figure?
A: I exercise a lot, I get an adrenaline rush after exercising every day. I run, bike, do yoga or hike. I like to take bike rides with my boyfriend. At the gym, I do cardio, situps and stretch.

Q: Do you have to watch what you eat to stay in shape?
A: I try to eat plenty of vegetables, fruit, lean proteins and whole grains. And when I really crave something sweet, I treat myself to cookies and ice cream. I also love steak.

Q: Do you wear makeup when you're not working?
A: Very little. I wear Carmex lip balm, Kiehls 8-Hour Cream and sometimes mascara if I'm going out to dinner. I also love clean smelling body sprays. When I do wear more makeup, I use strong black eyeliner inside my lids but I don't like to wear too much on my lips. It always smudges when I talk, eat or kiss.

Q: What's your cleansing routine like?
A: I use Cetaphil cleanser to take my makeup off, then grapefruit toner form the Body Shop. I apply Nivea moisturizer afterward.

Q: What kind of makeup are you looking forward to wearing for fall?
A: I like lots of brown/purple or dark mauve shadow on the eyes. They both make blue or green eyes stand out.

Q: Do you enjoy doing fashion shows?
A: I always have trouble with the shoes since I'm a size 6-1/2 or 7 and the shoes are always too big. Doing a lot of shows is stressful. I do it strictly for exposure and to build relationships with designers that are really good.

Q: What would you be doing if you weren't modeling?
A: I love acting and really want to get into it. Or else I would want to own a classic French restaurant or a crazy but fun bar/restaurant. I love to cook.

Q: What advice do you have for girls who want to model?
A: Do the best job you can for that day. If you're doing something you think is small, you may not realize it could end up being something really big.