Nicola Breytenbach may be an international model living the life in New York City, but in her everyday life, she’s just a regular (albeit super-stylish) South African woman!

On her everyday style…

“I’m in New York on a daily basis so my style tends to be quite conservative and simple. I have to go from dropping and picking up my daughter at school to board meetings so I have to be able to make my outfit work all day.  I wear a lot of button up shirts and blazers with pants or jeans with ballerina flats. On weekends it’s all about comfort for me – jeans and T-shirt’s!

During the holidays my style becomes very relaxed and comfortable. I usually go for shorts and T-shirts or very light button up shirts with shorts. There are so many events and parties at night though and I really like to dress up for those. I do all my hair and make-up myself and enjoy the process of getting ready. A glass of wine and some music helps me get in the party mood!”

Her summer essentials…

“During summer I never leave the house without:
Sunscreen
I wear it every day, all day.
Sunglasses
Your eyes are just as susceptible to UV damage as you skin. Make sure your sunglasses have UV protection in them.
Kerastase oil for my hair
With all the sun exposure, salt and chlorine you tend to expose your hair to in the summer, you have to take extra care of your hair.”

Her holiday traditions…

“I make sure I have at least one night out of dancing with my hubby. Now that we have our two little girls we are home with them so much. We have to remind ourselves to go out and have a fun night of dancing to remember where it all began…”