Bucket Babe: Mia Pretorius

Hard to believe we're in the second month of the new year already and with that we bring to you our first featured model of the year. Today's beauty hails from the fairest Cape and while she considers modeling a side hobby, her main passion is DJing. This young vivacious lass has many achievements to her name already and has set her sights on achieving more throughout her life. Apart from the catchy grooves she spins, she loves spending time in front of the camera, collaborating with local photographers and brands. Anyway, enough from us, here meet...

Mia Pretorius

BIO

My name is Mia, I'm a 20 year old female DJ and music producer living in Cape Town, South Africa. I have traveled to various locations in SA to perform and I'm known as the youngest female tech house producer in South Africa after producing my first song 'Energies' - which is available on all major platforms. My dream is to become a full time DJ and music producer and travel the world. In 2010 I became the youngest girl to successfully climb Mount Kilimanjaro, I was 9 at the time and spent my 10th birthday on the mountain which is another major achievement within my lifetime. I am a full time business student, currently in my final year as well as a part time model who loved to collaborate with local photographers and brands. I have a passion for helping others and I use that when helping out at a NPO called 'Reach for a Dream' in which hope is given to children with life threatening illnesses through fulfilling their dreams. Though my lifestyle is pretty busy, I use my free time to spend time with my friends and family as well as hitting the gym. 

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Q&A

1. Hot girls and hot cars go hand in hand, what ride would you like to  see yourself in?

• My absolute dream car would be any unique colour Lamborghini Aventador!

2. What sandwich are you most likely to make for me? and will it be toasted or plain?

• Most probably a club sandwich toastie with sweet potato bread (because I'm gluten intolerant - but to be honest I prefer that over regular bread). 

3. Everyone loves popcorn (well I think they do) what is your topping/ sprinkle of choice?

• I'm not fussy when it comes to popcorn flavours but when I'm at the cinema I mix all the flavours together and if I'm in the mood for something sweet I would mix in something like Astros into plain popcorn. 

4. You being a model and a DJ, if you had to choose one profession, which would it be and why?

• Definitely DJing ,modeling is just a side hobby which I do when I have time or if brands or photographers want to collaborate. My dream job would be a profession DJ who travels the world. 

5. So DJ, which would be your dream festival to play at?

• I would love to play at as many major festivals as possible but my dream would be to play at Tomorrowland.  

6. Being SA's youngest female tech producer is quite an achievement, what was your inspiration into getting into this particular genre?

• I used to love commercial house music but as I started listening to more music during my years of DJing my taste in music developed into the tech house genre, I had friends who played that type of music around me and I really took a liking to it. Being the first youngest female in SA to produce this genre came from the fact that I generally just enjoy that style music and I really wanted to be able to to play my own music when I DJ, as well as the fact that I wanted to do something different to what everyone else does. I love standing out and participating in things that others wouldn't generally do and I definitely aspire to inspire females of all ages - this also led to me being the youngest girl to climb Mount Kilimanjaro..

7. Anyone holding that hand yet? or is it available?

• Very much available haha ;) I do however ,have a super busy lifestyle so finding a relationship isn't a priority to me right now.

8. Obviously being a female, fashion would be a big interest to you, do you have a favourite label/ designer?

• Not really, I generally get most of my clothes from Factorie and Cotton On. I also love supporting small local designers.  

9. We know you're a firm lover of tech but what music gets your booty shaking?

• I love almost every other genre- I love deep house, trance, techno, rap, commercial.

10. Which city is your dream party destination?

• I would love to experience the hype created around parties in Ibiza one day!

Pictures by r2fphotography and epixshoots

Bucket Babe: Tarryn Grung

Summer is definitely on its way with the heat around the country going up a few notches and the first speckles of the summer rains falling, well we can safely say things are hotting up on the blog as well with this months installment of the Bucket Babe. Our featured lass hails from the fairest Cape, where she was born and bred, her most noticeable accomplishment to date is appearing in a local music video which has gained over 100 million views on YouTube. She's a fan of classic cars, makes a sandwich that will have you drooling just from reading about it and is a natural in front of the camera. She's currently in the property industry but we'd like to see more of her in the publications.

Tarryn Grung

BIO

Hello, my name is Tarryn Grung, I'm 22 years old and I've lived in Cape Town my whole life. My hobbies are playing bowls and tennis. One of my favourite accomplishments was getting over 100 million views in the music video 'Let Me Go' by No Method and another is maintaining a happy persona the old I become. I love sipping on a Pina Colada and tanning with my best friend on the beach, it never gets old! I also love my 1973 VW Beetle that I drive, she's my baby. I'm an estate agent for Sorbini Property Group so my current goal is to get qualified as a principle agent so I can be involved as a director of the company. Another one of my goals is to travel to as many places as I can.

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Q&A

1. Hot girls and hot cars go hand in hand, what ride would you like to  see yourself in?

• I've always found classic cars so sexy! My dream car is the 1969 Ford Mustang Shebly GT500.

2. What sandwich are you most likely to make for me? and will it be toasted or plain?

• Sandwiches are my forte, I'd make you a jalapeno, cucumber strips, chopped fresh herb leaves, chopped red onion, grilled chicken, mayonnaise, Himalayan salt, white and cayenne pepper sandwich toasted on panini bread. 

3. Everyone loves popcorn (well I think they do) what is your topping/ sprinkle of choice?

• Butter salt and Astros.

4. Dream cover shoot?

• Vogue!

5. If given a choice, full time model or full time executive, what would you choose?

• Full time model! It's more fun and a lot of traveling. 

6. Growing up you must have had someone you aspired to be, so who is your role model?

• I always aspired to be myself and never to follow in anybody else's footsteps.

7. Anyone holding that hand yet? or is it available?

• Unavailable, I've been with my boyfriend for 5 years and he treat me like an absolute Queen.

8. Obviously being a female you would love fashion. Favourite label/ designer?

• Oh this is a difficult to choose so I have to at least mention two! The first would be Inbal Dror, the leading designer of Bridal Gowns and evening dresses in Israel. Second, Savannah Morrow, the label which makes stunning sustainable pieces. 

9. What type of music gets your booty shaking?

• I love all genres but my faves are 90's and techno.

10. Which city is your dream party destination?

• Ibiza!

Bucket Babe: Amber Brits

With Spring just around the corner we thought we'd start celebrating early with this months installment of the Bucket Babe. This weeks stunner hails from the fairest Cape, and can be found frolicking on the beautiful beaches, strutting her stuff in the most fashionable bikini's. She's a lover of fashion and more importantly cars! both modern and classic, speaking of classic she also has a classic taste when it comes to toasted sarmies. Her body is the epitome of "bikini bod" and we're honored to have her featured for Women's Month, here is...

Amber Brits

BIO

Hello, my name is Amber Brits and I am a free lance model based in Cape Town, Fashion played a big part of my life when I was young and growing up so transitioning into a model came very easy for me. I do a lot of fashion and swimwear shoots and recently was chosen as one of the contestants for the up coming Maxim Mag Cover Girl search, voting starts in September and I'll have the link in my bio on Instagram so make sure you hit follow on the link below!

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Q&A

1. Hot girls and hot cars go hand in hand, what ride would you like to  see yourself in?

• Ah I really love cars, there is so many honestly, I love classics as well as modern cars, I'd have to say, Audi R8, Ford Mustang, Mercedes Benz G-Class for the modern ones and classics will be Dodge, Pontiac and Chevrolet Chevelle.

2. What sandwich are you most likely to make for me? and will it be toasted or plain?

• Toasted cheesey for for sure, when I prepare any food, alot of love goes into it. 

3. Everyone loves popcorn (well I think they do) what is your topping/ sprinkle of choice?

• I love popcorn! When I go to the movies, I always go a bit over board and put salt and vinegar, butter, so much that my taste buds are burnt off, haha but at home its salt and little Aromat.

4. Dream cover shoot?

• I've actually entered the Maxim Mag Cover model shoot so I would really love to get all the votes I can with that, voting starts on the 2nd of September, the voting link will be in my bio on Instagram.

5. If given a choice, full time model or full time executive, what would you choose?

• Full time model. 

6. Growing up you must have had someone you aspired to be, so who is your role model?

• Avril Lavigne was someone I really looked up to when I was growing up.

7. Anyone holding that hand yet? or is it available?

• Taken, I'm with an amazing man who treats me like an absolute queen, wouldn't trade him for the world.

8. Obviously being a female you would love fashion. Favourite label/ designer?

• Fashion! Where do I start?! Fashion is a big love of mine, my grandmother is where my love for fashion began, she is also my mom as she has raise me. I've always looked up to her fashion sense as I was growing up. She always had long red nails with red lips and always looked so fabulous. She set the stand of fashion for me. Fashion icons that inspire me now are all the Kardashians, as well as big international brands like House of CB, Princess Polly, Youaremi, Fashionova but also a lot of local brands such as Zouhar Designs, The Shopaholic and many more. 

9. What type of music gets your booty shaking?

• Deep Techno with a dirty beat.

10. Which city is your dream party destination?

• I would say LA.

Bucket Babe: Alessya Brookes

It's almost the end of September, before people start repeating that lame joke about waking up Greenday, let's end off the final week in style with another drop dead gorgeous beauty that resides on the southern side of Africa. Today's featured beauty first caught my eye when she did a shoot for our good friends Locally Whipped Magazine in Johannesburg, since then she's just catapulted in the industry with her biggest achievement to date being Miss June Playmate for Playboy SA. I am going to be honest, it was the first time I paid to download the mag, just to see her shoot and boy was it worth it! She's mesmerizing in every angle she's photographed and you wouldn't believe it if I told you she's a mom! She has a really good singing voice (if this instagram video is anything to go by) and she has been craving her MANwich, which you'll find about further down, I know you can't wait to meet her, so here she is!

Alessya Brookes

Bio

I grew up in Botswana where I was privileged to enjoy a sun-drenched, free-spirited childhood which I believe shaped me into who I am today. I simply love being outdoors, surrounded by nature (and in a bikini where possible). I was raised amongst humble, down to earth people and today I choose only to surround myself with people of that nature. The only thing I turn down is my collar!

My greatest life accomplishment is my beautiful daughter. She keeps me young and connected to the simplicity of childhood. I have been modelling for about a year now and have been incredibly lucky with the opportunities which have come my way during this short period. This year I have been featured in various online SA magazines (Locally Whipped, My City By Night, Sexy South African Hunnies) and I was Playboy SA's June 2015 playmate. I was also chosen as one of fourteen SA girls to appear in the international Liqui Moly 2016 calendar. Modelling was never something that I imagined myself being involved with so I'm really just enjoying each and every opportunity that comes my way and counting my blessings as I go.  

Links

Facebook: Alessya Brookes
Twitter: @AlessyaBrookes
Instagram: alessy_b

Q&A

1. Hot girls and hot cars go hand in hand, what ride would you like to see yourself in?

• Ferrari Enzo FXX.

2. What sandwich are you most likely to make for me? and will it be toasted or plain?

• A sandwich is a sandwich, but a MANwich is a meal! Open sandwich on toasted Ciabata with cream cheese, cajun chicken, bacon, avocado, rocket and sun-dried tomatoes.

3. Everyone loves popcorn (well I think they do) what is your topping/ sprinkle of choice?

• White cheddar, hands down. (I eat popcorn regularly)

4. Dream cover shoot?

• Maxim Magazine

5. If given a choice, full time model or full time executive, what would you choose?

• Full time model

6. Growing up you must have had someone you aspired to be, so who is your role model?

• Although it is a cliche, definitely my mother

7. Anyone holding that hand yet? or is it available?

• I have my eye on someone....

8. Obviously being a female you would love fashion. Favourite label/ designer?

• DVF

9. What type of music gets your booty shaking?

• Drum & Bass and Trap

10. Which city is your dream party destination?

• Kingston Town, Jamaica.