Hollywood is a long way from Summer Bay! But that’s exactly where Sharni Vinson, 31, has ended up. 

With a starring role in the $160million grossing movie, Step Up 3D and follow up roles in Bait and No Man’s Land, this actress and dancer shares her style secrets with The Carousel.

When did your career start? 

Growing up in a musical family I caught the entertainment bug early so I have been acting, singing and dancing from a very young age.

What is your favourite role you have played? 

My favorite role so far has been Erin in ‘You’re Next’. I played an Australian survivalist who fights back against home intruders which meant lots of physical work and stunt training which I love! Aside from that, it was also the best cast and crew I’ve ever worked with making the entire experience so enjoyable.

What is your ultimate career dream?

A career dream for me is to revisit my musical roots and do a film adaptation of one of my favorite broadway shows. I’d love to sing and dance again. I also grew up on horses and in the ocean everyday, so finding a Pirate action thriller or a western period piece would be fun! I love action and physical roles.

What have you been working on lately? 

I recently got back from China where I was lucky enough to work with Jackie Chan on his latest action adventure film, ‘Dragon Blade’. It’s only a small role, however a big dream fulfilled in getting to work with Chan whom I’ve admired for a long time. The film releases in Feb 2014 on the 1st day of the Chinese New Year.

My very first fashion memory was …

dressing up in my mum’s theater costumes and entertaining the family with fashion parades.

My fashion journey started when …

I thought it started long ago, then I look back at pictures and am like “What was I thinking!?” I think for me the game changer was a couple years ago when I met Roberto Cavalli and got a taste of what real fashion is all about.

I look my best in … Boots

My style uniform is … anything comfortable!

My most fabulous fashion moment was … having Roberto Cavalli personally dress me in Milan in one of his gowns for fashion week.

My fave place in the world … Hawaii

My favourite designers are … Roberto Cavalli, Alex Perry, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sass n Bide, John Richmond, Armani

My last buy was … a pair of IVI purple lens shades with tortoise shell rims- I LOVE them!

Key pieces every woman should own … a pair of killer black pumps and a pair of comfy Ugg Boots.

Sexiest things a woman can wear … a smile!

My travel skin trick is … a facial before and after a long trip.

The perfume I keep going back to is … Viva Rock by John Richmond

My best skin and hair trick is … coconut oil

My most effective workout moves are … boxing and ballet

My food philosophy is …  satisfy the craving

My biggest indulgence is … coffee and chocolate, so basically caffeine

My favourite recipe is … Mamma Mole’s turkey meatloaf!

Lipstick or lipgloss? Lipgloss

Mini Skirts or Shorts? Shorts

Skinny leg or wide leg jeans? Skinny leg

Bikini or one-piece? Bikini

Brogues or trainers? What are brogues..??

Pencil skirts or Full? Full and floaty

Straight hair or wavy? Tousled

Lollies or chocolate? Do not make me choose.

Real or fake tan? EVERYTHING real!

Bronzer or blush? Blush

Credits 
Photography by Glenn Nutley
Makeup by Leiane Taylor
Hair by Crystal Pray
Styling by Adeel Khan
Production BP Major
Actress Sharni Vinson