Olivia Culpo smoulders in green cut-out dress as she talks NFL collection and plans to open a restaurant with her family

PUBLISHED: 15:55, 18 August 2016 | UPDATED: 18:51, 18 August 2016

She's a former pageant queen known for her natural style and grace.

And now launching her career in front of the camera, Olivia Culpo is the perfect cover girl for the latest issue of La Palme magazine.

The 24-year-old beauty simply stuns in the sultry spread wearing a green cut-out number for the front cover.

Picture perfect: Olivia Culpo smoulders on the cover of La Palme magazine for its September issue

Olivia flashes a little cleavage and thigh in the gown as she tilts her chin up to gaze out casually above the tagline 'More than just a pretty face'.

The shoot was styled by creative director Derek Warburton who the model was seen chatting to in behind the scenes images with the duo bonding over their mutual New England roots.

In other images captured by fashion photographer Matthew Scrivens the star smoulders in a nude silk gown with a fur coat draped on one shoulder.

The ex-girlfriend of Nick Jonas talked to the lifestyle publication about the NFL women's collection campaign which she stars in alongside Adrienne Bailon, Keke Palmer and Erin Heatherton.

She's a natural: The 24-year-old sizzles in a silk dress and fur coat in this snap

Poised: The former pageant beauty showed off her perfect pins in a green mini dress

Getting on swell: Olivia is pictured chatting with Creative Director Derek Warburton in some behind the scenes shots

'I was excited to put my personal flair on sportswear! It can be cute when dressed up but when I saw Keke's comfy, loungy feel? I was a bit envious!' she said.

The TV personality also chatted about her plans to go into business with her family on Rhode Island.

'Next year I'm opening an Italian restaurant with my dad in my hometown!' she revealed excitedly.

Serene in green: Fashion photographer Matthew Scrivens captured the model's best angles

Looking good: Olivia was crowned Miss USA 2012 and Miss Universe the same year

Olivia is reportedly now dating NFL player Danny Amendola after splitting from Jonas in June 2015.

And the couple no doubt have lots to talk about as Olivia recently spoke to People about her NFL campaign and how close to her heart football is.

'I’m from the small state of Rhode Island so we all loved our hometown team since… I was born! We all have a lot of hometown pride because we are so small. Patriots, Red Sox, we love our sports teams.'

Brunette beauty: The ex girlfriend of Nick Jonas is seen in a candid behind the scenes image

Moody: Olivia was also photographed in black and white as part of the spread

She's a pro: The Rhode Island native models a pretty embroidered dress

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Olivia Culpo smoulders in green cut-out dress as she talks NFL collection and plans to open a restaurant with her family

Olivia Culpo smoulders in green cut-out dress as she talks NFL collection and plans to open a restaurant with her family