All About Chanel: The Model Turns 21!

As Chanel plans a big bash, check out her best beauty tips.

Birthday Girl - Now this is how you celebrate your 21st birthday! Model Chanel Iman steps into adulthood on Dec. 1 and the fashion doll is planning a big bash on a private island off the shore of Jamaica. We hear there’ll be plenty of rum to go around. In honor of our runway diva, we’ve gathered her best beauty tips and few special tidbits you should know about the model elite. ( Photo: Chaz Niell Elevation/Picture Group)

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Birthday Girl - Now this is how you celebrate your 21st birthday! Model Chanel Iman steps into adulthood on Dec. 1 and the fashion doll is planning a big bash on a private island off the shore of Jamaica. We hear there’ll be plenty of rum to go around. In honor of our runway diva, we’ve gathered her best beauty tips and few special tidbits you should know about the model elite. ( Photo: Chaz Niell Elevation/Picture Group)

Strike a Pose - She was just a pre-teen when her parents realized her potential. "When I was around 12, my mom finally took me seriously about modeling and put a stack of magazines in front of me, then told me to study all the poses. The ones I loved the most were in Vogue," Chanel told Vogue.com. (Photo: PNP/WENN.com)

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Strike a Pose - She was just a pre-teen when her parents realized her potential. "When I was around 12, my mom finally took me seriously about modeling and put a stack of magazines in front of me, then told me to study all the poses. The ones I loved the most were in Vogue," Chanel told Vogue.com. (Photo: PNP/WENN.com)

She's Got It - Since making her foray into modeling, Chanel has been compared to the likes of Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell, but feels that she’s carving her own path. “No, I look at myself for who I am,” she told W magazine. “I think those girls are good at what they do, and they have an amazing name for who they are. I'm my own person, and I want people to know me for who I am.”(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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She's Got It - Since making her foray into modeling, Chanel has been compared to the likes of Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell, but feels that she’s carving her own path. “No, I look at myself for who I am,” she told W magazine. “I think those girls are good at what they do, and they have an amazing name for who they are. I'm my own person, and I want people to know me for who I am.”(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

The Skin I'm In - “When I come from a show, I never go to sleep with all my makeup on. I never have dry lips, and you should always wash your face at night. I use an Aveda face scrub — it's really good — and a little bit of moisturizer. That's pretty much what I do,” Chanel tells Bellasugar.com, concerning her skin regimen. (Photo: Ben Hider/Getty Images)

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The Skin I'm In - “When I come from a show, I never go to sleep with all my makeup on. I never have dry lips, and you should always wash your face at night. I use an Aveda face scrub — it's really good — and a little bit of moisturizer. That's pretty much what I do,” Chanel tells Bellasugar.com, concerning her skin regimen. (Photo: Ben Hider/Getty Images)

What a Beauty - Her number-one go-to item is Rosebud Salve and she uses it on practically everything — cuticles, lips, knees and feet.(Photo: WENN.com)

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What a Beauty - Her number-one go-to item is Rosebud Salve and she uses it on practically everything — cuticles, lips, knees and feet.(Photo: WENN.com)

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Fashion Fever - When she’s not strutting down a runway, her style is pretty casual, “I really feel the most comfortable in a baseball cap, a tank top and jeans. I would say my normal style is casual hipster, but when it's time to get dressed up and go out I like to dress really nice and put on beautiful high-fashion clothes,” she dished to Stylebistro.com back in July.(Photo: Gabriela Maj/Getty Images)

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Fashion Fever - When she’s not strutting down a runway, her style is pretty casual, “I really feel the most comfortable in a baseball cap, a tank top and jeans. I would say my normal style is casual hipster, but when it's time to get dressed up and go out I like to dress really nice and put on beautiful high-fashion clothes,” she dished to Stylebistro.com back in July.(Photo: Gabriela Maj/Getty Images)

Picture Perfect - To go along with her comfortable style, Chanel’s quick, fresh face consists of great brows and a little concealer under her eyes and clear gloss. (Photo: Tullio Puglia/amfARmfw/Getty Images)

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Picture Perfect - To go along with her comfortable style, Chanel’s quick, fresh face consists of great brows and a little concealer under her eyes and clear gloss. (Photo: Tullio Puglia/amfARmfw/Getty Images)

Camera Ready - The supermodel told Elle.com, she loves Rodin Olio Lusso, a luxury face oil containing a blend of 11 essential oils derived from flowers and other botanicals. No wonder her skin’s so flawless. (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

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Camera Ready - The supermodel told Elle.com, she loves Rodin Olio Lusso, a luxury face oil containing a blend of 11 essential oils derived from flowers and other botanicals. No wonder her skin’s so flawless. (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Victoria's Secret - We’re sure you spotted Chanel at this week’s annual Victoria's Secret fashion show. Before she donned her coveted wings, she actually gained 15 pounds to fill out the elaborate costumes. However, she didn’t just gorge on her food faves. She told HuffPost Style, "I'm always the opposite of everything.... I drink a lot of protein shakes and do a lot of weight lifting." (Photo: Jeff Schear/Getty Images)

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Victoria's Secret - We’re sure you spotted Chanel at this week’s annual Victoria's Secret fashion show. Before she donned her coveted wings, she actually gained 15 pounds to fill out the elaborate costumes. However, she didn’t just gorge on her food faves. She told HuffPost Style, "I'm always the opposite of everything.... I drink a lot of protein shakes and do a lot of weight lifting." (Photo: Jeff Schear/Getty Images)

Chanel Iman - The Victoria's Secret model was every bit the bombshell in a beautiful turquoise gown that really popped against her bronze skin. The cut of the dress hit in all the right places and she let the dress take center stage by not overwhelming the look with accessories—gold heels and a clutch were just enough. Sexy!(Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

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Design Diva - With a long career ahead of her, Chanel plays with the idea of creating her own clothing line. “Well, if I could collaborate on designing, I would love that. That would make me very happy,” she told Elle U.K. (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

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