Alexandra Burke shares her beauty and style secrets
Since she won the X Factor back in 2008, Alexandra Burke has continued to wow us with her incredible voice, her great look, her killer figure and her irrepressible attitude to life. The 24-year-old always looks fantastic, with many women wanting to achieve her slim and toned figure. So, how does she do it?
Style
Alexandra Burke describes herself as a ‘casual chick’ when she’s out and about in the daytime, but she does admit that she likes to sex things up a bit and show her legs when she’s on stage. On the subject of whether she has stylists or not, Alexandra says that she takes advice but always has control over her image. She said:
“Nobody tells me how to look. It’s really important to me to be setting trends, not following them. My rule now is to go with the vibe. If something makes me feel hot and sexy then I want to go for it!”
Hair
When it comes to keeping her hair super-glossy and healthy looking, Alexandra has an unusual trick up her sleeve. Speaking to Instyle.co.uk, the singer attributes her gorgeous tresses to sleeping on 100% pure silk pillow cases, which are not only comfortable to sleep on but also prevent your hair from drying out whilst you sleep, which can happen with cotton pillow cases.
Figure
When asked whether she feels any pressure to look a certain way, Alexandra said:
“The pressure is there because you see these people who are so slim and it makes you feel insecure. But the way I'm built is with thighs and a bum. I'm bigger down here and smaller up here.
You have to love what you are. If you're a curvaceous person, embrace that and love it.”
The X Factor winner also said that although the one thing she would change about herself is her cleavage, she wouldn’t consider breast enlargement surgery, preferring to stick to padded bras instead.
Skincare
Alexandra always has gorgeous, glowing skin, whether she wears make-up or embraces the natural look. The key to a flawless complexion, according to Alex, is drinking a lot of water, which keeps you hydrated and clears the skin. She told iVillage.co.uk:
“When I was on X Factor I just drank loads of water and it definitely stopped me having unwanted breakouts.”
Another of Alex’s key skincare secrets is Vaseline for the lips, to keep them moist and hydrated.
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