Bindi Irwin Used A Magazine Honor To Promote Self-Love: 'Beauty Is Not Just Found On The Outside'

When Bindi Irwin landed on Maxim Australia's Hot 100 list in 2016, just three months after her 18th birthday, reactions were mixed. However, Irwin took it as an opportunity to send a message about self-love, adding a little more depth and meaning to the magazine honor. "My goal in life is to empower each and every person around the world to embrace themselves inside and out," Irwin wrote in the caption of a 2016 photo of herself posing in a black shimmery gown. "Beauty is not just found on the outside, it's the kindness you share with others and the positivity you embrace every day. If your core values revolve around love and light, you are a beautiful person."

The Australian conservationist was recognized by the magazine as the daughter of the late wildlife advocate "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin. The Maxim write-up also brought up Bindi's 18th birthday celebration at the Australia Zoo's Crocoseum (a state-of-the-art crocodile show stadium designed by Steve Irwin), and poked fun at Bindi's then-boyfriend, now-husband Chandler Powell. "Some advice, mate," the magazine jested (per Now to Love), "when your girlfriend's family owns a pit of crocodiles, you'd best be doing what she says."

When it comes to self-love, Bindi Irwin practices what she preaches by focusing on what makes her happy. Irwin, who shares 5-year-old daughter Grace Warrior with her husband Chandler Powell, understands this can be easier said than done once you have a child. "When you become a mum, you are so busy comforting your kids, but every mother should also be kind and gentle to themselves," the 28-year-old Australian told Parents in 2015. She specifically mentioned reading as a self-care practice that has always brought her comfort, and it's one of many ways to show yourself self-love each week.

Prioritizing things that make her feel happy and at peace with herself extends all the way to her fashion decisions. Though Bindi Irwin's complete transformation has included some stunning glam looks, she has embraced the fact that she feels best in simple attire — preferably relaxed styles in khaki or plaid. "I am not fond of having to put on makeup and a dress and shave my legs," Irwin shared during an appearance on the "Not Gonna Lie" podcast with Kylie Kelce. "If that's your thing, I'm here for it. I support you [and] I love you, but that's just not me." Host Kelce was fully on board with Irwin's fashion preferences, and the two bonded over the idea of attending formal events in khakis, which the conservationist can be seen wearing in the majority of her Instagram posts. Whether it's one of Bindi Irwin's glamorous red carpet moments or just her keeping casual in khaki, Irwin's greatest beauty comes from being comfortable in her own skin.