Elle Macpherson's European attitude to beauty

MIRROR, mirror on the wall, who doesn't look at her reflection any more? Apparently, Elle Macpherson.
The supermodel and notorious control freak (especially when it comes to having her picture taken) is determined not to become obsessed with her looks.
"I don't look in the mirror - I should probably pay more attention to my appearance," she told Tatler magazine.
"I have a European attitude to beauty - I'm into nails, hair and skin texture rather than make-up and accessories."
This from a woman who demands snappers to delete shots she doesn't like?
Elle's Down Under diva behaviour

Elle Macpherson hides The Body under billowing blue dress at Aussie awards

When Elle Macpherson first became a model in the late Eighties, she quickly gained the nickname 'The Body' because of her car-crash curves.
But 20 years on as a successful 45-year-old entrepreneur and mother-of-two, it seems the Australian beauty isn't quite so willing to show off her famous figure.
On a rare trip home to her hometown of Sydney, the supermodel covered up her stunning body in a billowing blue dress.
Posing on the red carpet of the Prixe de Marie Claire Awards at the Royal Hall of Industries, the stunning supermodel's toned figure was hidden under the Gucci silk chiffon kaftan dress.
To match the volume of the dress, the age-defying model gave her blonde locks a size boost with luscious curls.
Elle was one of the many presenters at the awards, which celebrated the best fashion and beauty products.
She was joined by her father Peter Gow, brother Ben Macpherson and sister-in-law Belynda.
As well as presenting an award, Elle also picked up one up for the Elle Macpherson Intimates range.
Also at the bash as X Factor judge Dannii Minogue, 37, and her boyfriend Kris Smith, 30.
When photographers asked Elle to pose alongside Dannii at the event, the supermodel protested, saying her 6ft height would look silly next to the 5ft 2 singer.
Ell said: 'I'll make her look like a little girl.'
The singer showed off her new short haircut in a striking black dress with a cut-out back and tail with oversized shoulder pads.
Kylie's little sister has been in her native Australia for several months to film her role as a judge on Australia's Got Talent.
Meanwhile, Elle has been holidaying in her hometown with her two sons Flynn, 11, and Aurelius, five, before they go back to school in London next week.
During her Easter trip down under, Elle has been spending time with her parents Peter and Frances Macpherson and hosted a fundraising party for a children's charity.
Elle has also been taking water-skiing lessons in the beachside suburb of Cronulla, where she was born.

Elle works hard to keep in shape

SUPERMODEL Elle Macpherson has revealed she has to make a real effort to keep looking good.
The 45-year-old describes her physical assets as “80 per cent genetics and 20 per cent hard work.”
She said: “I don’t smoke, I don’t drink and I don’t take any drugs – not even aspirin – but that wasn’t always the case.
“Genetically I have an athletic body – I’m six feet tall with thin ankles and wrists but I find as I’ve got older that I need to do more to maintain my shape."
The mother-of-two added: “I’m not as wiry as I used to be and I definitely need to work on toning my legs and my stomach.
“Even now at the age of 45, I still do a lot of sport.
"When I’m in the mountains, I ski for six hours a day and at the beach I waterski and surf twice a day.”

Elle Macpherson ends 2008 as water princess

LOOKING every inch the good sort at 45, Elle Macpherson and her family headed out on to the water yesterday and spent the last day of 2008 at sea - appropriate given the way the year turned out for some members of the family.
Most comfortable on the waves was former whale-watcher Mimi, who was looking a little pink in the cheek at day's end.
Also in the party was family patriarch Peter Gow, brother Ben and his wife Belynda and their toddler son Xander.
The family chartered a boat that cruised the waters of Yowie Bay before transporting the group to Bundeena on Port Hacking.
The recently bankrupted Mimi proved that despite her financial woes, she could still rustle together the means to buy a gift, turning up with a large white box with a red bow - thought to be a gift for her sister.
While Mimi's financial setbacks have been well documented in the press of late, giving her good cause to turn over a new leaf financially in 2009, Elle also has good reason to put 2008 behind her.
Her ex, "Arkie" Busson, the cad, held out for years in refusing to marry the ex-supermodel and mother of his two sons and then turned around this year and popped the question to film star Uma Thurman.
Elle won't want for offers in the new year. Perhaps restaurateur Dave Evans could drop her a line.

That's one Elle of a body

It’s no surprise Elle Macpherson opted to wear a skimpy bikini for a day in the hot Sydney sun.

At the grand old age of 44, the supermodel boasts a body millions of twentysomethings would die for.

Her male speedboat companion couldn’t resist a cheeky glimpse at the catwalk legend’s stunning figure as she smiled off in the distance.

Soaked in water following a dip in the sea, Aussie Elle chatted to her contingent of muscle men and showed off her peachy rear with carefree abandon.

Elle, Monk, Nicky voted best breasts

AUSSIES Sophie Monk, Elle Macpherson and Nicky Whelan have made the cut in an American list of the greatest natural breasts of all time.
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The list includes icons Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield and modern beauties Scarlett Johansson and Heidi Klum.

Elle Macpherson makes waves with her stunning body

Elle Macpherson is not just a pretty face.
The supermodel also appears to have have mastered the art of surfing.

Elle, 44, stunned onlookers when she proved age hasn't caught up with her yet as she surfed the waves on holiday in Australia.
And the sport clearly helps her to stay in shape as she also displayed her long, lean legs in black bikini bottoms.