Izabel Goulart

By Ines Mendoza

I've never been a fan of the Eurythmics nor Michael Bolton, and quite frankly neither has my golden cocker spaniel. Understandably then, it comes as no surprise that I absolutely adore the following top model who has climbed the rungs of the fashion industry ladder like a spooked monkey dashing up a giant tree, and according to our spies she is relatively ambivalent towards Michael Bolton (though the Eurythmics are another question). 

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Izabel Goulart.

Born October 23, 1984 in São Carlos, Izabel is a Brazilian top model. Not just any Brazilian model mind you - one of the best and up and coming girls in the biz. She was encouraged at an early age by a hairstylist, while shopping for groceries with her mother, to model. And if I recall correctly, the only thing I was told to do while shopping with my mum was to "Shoosh, you're making a fool of yourself". And that was just last week.

In order for her to to pursue her career to the fullest, Izabel moved to the country's beautiful capital city São Paulo. A young gorgeous girl, thrust into a potentially surreal lifestyle in which she could work with her favourite designers such as Betsey Johnson, Marc Jacobs and many other Brazilian designers, this was arguably a dream job, opening the colossal and sometimes controversial doors that guard the fashion industry's inner sanctum.

When asked what was the best thing about modeling, Izabel says "Modeling has given me something to focus on. It's a great job for a young person. It has given me the opportunity to travel outside of Brazil and see the world. I have been meeting many interesting and talented people along the way."

And how could you not. Put simply, the girl is stunning. Perfect features, from her skin to her glistening eyes to that cheeky smile - this five foot, nine and a half inch (5'9") stunner is destined to go all the way and back again.

Having already appeared and posed for photos with top photographers such as Terry Richardson, David Sims, Greg Kadel and Vincent Peters, and having appeared in such publications as French and Japanese Vogue, Numero magazine, and Marie Claire, there's no telling what is next for this blazing Brazilian. Her biggest step so far was when she appeared in the 2005 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which is best thought of as the Grand Final of fashion!

But what does this Scorpio love more than modeling? "Doing everyday things; buying fruits and veggies in Chinatown, doing laundry, going to the gym, cleaning the apartment... spending time with my family and my boyfriend, cooking, bowling and going out with my friends...".

Hold the phone, did she just say what I think she said? Yes, I believe the terms "Model" and "Bowling" have just been used in the same sentence! A rare occurence indeed, and like the setting of the sun, something that is unlikely to ever come to pass in our lifetmimes again. And besides, last time I looked the only people down at my local bowling alley were portly middle-aged men, with foreboding underarm sweat patches and porn-star moustaches.

But this girl isn't all about bowling and catwalks; there's more behind that flawless veneer. What would she do if she could change the world? "I believe that one of the saddest things in the world today is that some people don't have enough food to nourish themselves. It's the 21st century and that's really not acceptable, so if I could do something that would change that, I would be really happy". 

I would suggest give up bowling for a start, you know, baby steps.

Beautiful, caring of the world and has the ability to destroy a seven/ten split - Izabel Goulart has it all. Keep an eye on this bedazzling Brazilian into the future, as she is destined to become a powerful force in the fashion world.

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