Real Living Australia - April 2016

LOVING

interview

john mcdonald |

photography

jake terrey (model pic);

bauer syndication (cheyenne on deck, interior and surfer pics)

Way of life

“A good foundation

and a good heart”

makes model Cheyenne

feel confi dent. “It’s nice

to be important, but

it’s more important

to be nice,” she says.

Global interior

“I would call the style of my

home interior beach chic,

with hints of my travels around

the world,” Cheyenne says.

Beach baby

Cheyenne grew up in Cronulla,

a beachside suburb of Sydney.

CHEYENNE TOZZI

MODEL & SINGER

FIND OUT WHAT MAKES

OUR FAVOURITE

CREATIVES TICK

Perfumed present

“I’d give a gift of candles.”

PF Candle Co “Gardenia

& Coconut” candle, $38,

The Candle Library.

Sea fresh

Turquoise is a favourite

colour. Vessels in Turquoise:

Delia (front; 26cm high),

$29.95, and Alba (30cm

high), $39.95, Freedom.

Sparring buddies

“We are a very big family and all are very close,”

says Cheyenne, pictured with big sister Tahyna.

Gorgeous seat

“A classic Eames would

be my favourite chair,”

Cheyenne says. The Eames

molded wood stool from

Living Edge is pictured.

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CHEYENNE TOZZI,

INTERNATIONAL MODEL,

MENTOR ON TV SHOW

AUSTRALIA’S NEXT TOP

MODEL AND LEAD SINGER

WITH VAN HOORN

SHE’S HALF DUTCH AND HALF

ITALIAN, WITH PARENTS WHO

PAINTED AND GRANDPARENTS

WHO WERE TRAPEZE ARTISTS,

SO IT’S NO SURPRISE

CHEYENNE INHERITED SUCH

EXOTIC, CREATIVE GENES.

Were you a creative child?

“Yes, I was. I always loved music.

I grew up listening to Rodriguez

and Ella Fitzgerald. I’ve always

loved art as my parents loved to

paint, and our household was

always very colourful.”

How did you get to where

you are now? “I could not be

anywhere without the support

of my beautiful, strong mother.

I have always worked hard and

been focused on my career

and music – the things that

I am most passionate about.”

What are you working on?

“I have many things in the

pipeline. I also have Australia’s

Next Top Model coming up.”

What advice would you give

wannabe models? “Take your

time and fi nish school – New York

will always be there. Set some

good foundations for yourself.”

Where do you see yourself

in fi ve years’ time? “I hope

to have children, and see my

business ventures in motion.”

Where’s your favourite holiday

destination? “Portofi no in Italy

• it’s extremely beautiful.”
  What book changed your life?
  “Desert Dawn by Waris Dirie. It
  was an insight into the hardship
  and challenges that some women

have to go through. It was such

an inspiring book that really shows

the strength of women and gives

me such an appreciation for the

freedom of Western society.”

Your fave fi lm? “Calamity Jane.”

Signature dish? “Spaghetti.”

Killer, easy dessert recipe?

“Sara Lee ‘Sticky Date Pudding’.”

Your most expensive, but

worth-it home purchase? “My

addiction to weekly fresh fl owers.”

And what was your most

recent purchase? “Big outdoor

cushions for my home.”

What’s on your lust list?

“Vases for my fl ower addiction.”

What fashion item are you

loving? “Saint Laurent blazer.”

What item has been in your

life the longest? “A bracelet

my nonno gave me as a child.”

Three things you can’t leave

home without? “My wits, my

sunglasses and a hair elastic.”

What’s the most inspiring

space you have walked into?

“The Four Seasons Hotel George

V, Paris – the fl ower decorations

are always beautiful.” R