Picks of the week

I know its midweek but it's my birthday so screw all of you, I get to make the rules! It's been an exciting week so far, even though theres still a few days to go. This week saw two outstanding Coupe's being launched, first the ever so sexy Mercedes Benz C Class Coupe and the BMW M2 Coupe. Both of which are amazing in their own right and I cannot wait to see them on the roads. 

RT @eNCAmotoring: We're in Franschoek to play with this M2 Coupe around the track. #BMWM2inSA @BMW_SA pic.twitter.com/dOIZ7JmK5e

— eNCA (@eNCA) April 19, 2016

Also launched this week was an interview with our January Bucket Babe, Candice Boucher for World Swimsuit. In the interview she talks about coming full circle in her modeling career as well as about her shoot with the crew last year.

                      

And lastly, it just makes perfect sense to end the evening off with some sport, Liverpool take on city rivals in the Merseyside Derby tonight. It's called the "friendly derby" but there's nothing friendly about it on the pitch, both side want nothing less than maximum points from the game because along with it, comes bragging rights of the city. 

Bucket Babe: Candice Boucher

Greetings, and welcome to the first edition of the Bucket Babe for 2016! Now for us living in South Africa, 2016 hasn't been the greatest so far with the on going racial debacles plaguing the country, the ever weakening Rand and the political shambles we find our Parliament in. Fortunately we do have a lot of positives as well, our country is one of the most scenic in the world with breathtaking landscapes and it's home to some of the most beautiful woman in the world, like our featured model today. She's no stranger to magazine covers and has made a name for herself on the global stage, like many of South Africa's fine wines, she just gets better with age and it is an honor and a privilege to feature her today.

Candice Boucher

Born and raised in Durban, Candice shot to fame in local magazines such as SA Sports Illustrated and FHM. She was quite a regular in the swimsuit edition as well as making an annual appearance in the FHM Top 100 sexiest woman list with good reasoning too. She was a firm favourite in the swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated and I for one always used to look out for her in the TV segments on Supersport. 

 Her beauty holds no bounds, whether she's shooting lingerie, swimsuits, fashion or nothing at all. She still remains one of SA's sort out model and was also featured as a Guess model in many of their campaigns and one her biggest achievements has been being featured in Playboy Magazine, in a shoot done in Kenya along side animals in the wild.

Her talents don't lie only in her beauty as she also pursued roles in motion pictures, as she stared as the female lead in the Bollywood movie Azaan as well as featured in Bollywood superstar singer, Himesh Rashammiya's music video to Aap Kaa Surroor. She has a busy schedule, travelling the world and we wish her all the best and hope to see her featured more in the printed as well as on screen

  

Links

Twitter: @candyboucher
Instagram: candiceboucher

Q&A

1. We know you used to own  a GTI, so we know you like fast cars (Durban influence showing) but if you could chose to have any car, what would it be?

• I still have my GTI, living on a smallholding makes it a little tricky though. I used to own an old 3 door Rav 4, I loved her, if I could have her back with a brand new engine I would be happy.

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

• Aahh I used to make amazing sandwiches... it would be toasted with bacon, Camembert cheese, a little cranberry sauce and rocket. Toast that and then add some avo!

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

• Popcorn favourite...salt & vinegar

4. Being a Durban girk, what do you miss the most about your home town?

• I do miss the warm ocean and the incredible sunrises over the ocean.

5. You've graced the covers of many magazines, which one was the highlight for you?

• South African Sports Illustrated

6. Being an international model, you've shot in various scenic locations, which is your favourite?

• Kenya was my favourite! I had so many magical moments there.

7. One of your most popular features was with Playboy Magazine, what was it like shooting with Lions, baring in mind you were wearing little to nothing at all?

• That shoot contributed to my love of Kenya. There were wild lions, buffalo, giraffe, rhinos, elephants to name a few. At times I would be on the ground with just a car between myself and a lion (car pulled back for the shot) running up to a wild heard of buffalo. It was liberating and humbling to be amongst those incredible animals in the birthday suit. I had a wonderful team with me and amazing guide (John) who knew the animals very well. So I always felt safe. It was definitely the most insane, adrenaline fueled adventure of my life thus far.

8. Growing up, did you always dream of becoming a model or was it something that just happened?

• I didn't even know what modelling was growing up. It kind of happened by accident, I always wanted to work with animals or young kids... I have been fortunate enough thought to have worked with some amazing animals...thought not in the way I initially intended.

9. Anyone holding that hand yet? Or is it available?

• Nosy!! There is someone holding my heart...

10. What type of music gets your booty shaking?

• I am an 80's child s there is nothing that gets me in a good and festive mood quite like the oldies.. (I have to add that I am not really a refined booty shaker.. I have 2 left feet to say the least) Roxette, Talking Heads, White Snake, Dave Matthews Band, Alanis Morisette, Bruce Springsteen and good ol Bob Marley are some of my good time favourites.

11. Which city is your dream party destination?

• New York is quite a party city, but I have found that it doesn't really matter where you party, it's the people that are with you that make a party unforgettable or not. I have a small close group of friends and wherever we are or whatever we do, we have the best time together.

World Swimsuit South Africa

Last week saw the launch of the 2016 World Swimsuit Edition at Cape Town's Shimmy Beach Club. The feature which is proudly sponsored by GNC supplements see's 20 of the hottest woman, most of them from South Africa, photographed in the picturesque Maldives.

                     

Some of the big names of the modeling world that featured in in this issue are the gorgeous Candice Boucher, the lady who in my opinion has the best legs in the industry that is Dominique Piek, Lauren Mellor who's a new up and coming model that's killing it in the USA, everyone's favourite Guess girl, Natasha Banard and a lady that needs no introduction to the world of swimsuits as she can make any bikini look good, the blonde bombshell Genevieve Morton. 

Candice Boucher

The magazine features 16 models, 9 of which are from South Africa and the other 10 from various places around the globe. It also gave rise to some new faces via their competition that was held a few months before the actual shoot in the exotic islands. The World Swimsuit Edition is available at all major retailers around the country, so be on the look out for it when shopping!

Dominique Piek

Xenia Deli

Adeola Ariyo

Careen Truter

Derryn Lester

Daniela Freitas

Jayden Robinson

Michelle Vawer

Nicole Meyer

Rosette Mogomotsi

Genevieve Morton

Catrinel Menghia

Natasha Barnard

Lera Koryts'ka

Lauren Mellor

SA Swimsuit 2013

After the news broke that SA Sports Illustrated was shutting down, many an avid reader was worried that their annual and popular feature, the Swimsuit Edition would disappear as well. Luckily a local Rugby Mag sprung and threw it a life line. A local model search was held and the winner, Careen Truterl was escorted with the crew and other models, local and foreign to the location of Borneo where the shoot has taken place. As a fan of the annual swimwear edition, I can't wait to see the end result! Here are the ladies that will be featured in it.

Xenia Deli

Jayden Ashley Robinson

Derryn Lester

Rosette Mogomotsi

Nicole Meyer

Careen Trutter 

(model search winner)

Candice Boucher

Im sorry, you just cant have one pic of Candice! here's more!

Bucket Babe: Kerry van Niekerk

Greetings readers, its an absolute pleasure to bring to you another instalment of this segment. The east coast of SA has given the modeling world a fare share of beauties, from the likes of Candice Boucher, LeeAnn Roberts and the world famous Victoria Secret super model Candice Swanepoel, so when out in public you'll always be turning your heads as hotties walk by. This week I was fortunate enough to bump into one at the Red Bull party and after getting to know her, I just had to feature her on the blog. The name Kerry and modeling go down well and who knows where she could be in a few years...

Kerry van Niekerk

I am a second year student in Graphic designing at Style Design College. I am 19 years old. I danced my whole life doing ballet and modern. I am an animal lover and am passionate about the saving whales and dolphins. I hope to have my own cause one day to support these beautiful creatures. In my spare time i like to paint, take photos and spend time with my friends drinking coffee or clubbing. My modelling achievements thus far include: finals for Miss uShaka 2012 and finals for Czar Model Search and am currently in the first heat of Empyre Muse. I am in the process of being signed at an agency but am trying to save up for the test shoot. In the future I hope to working as the editor of Vogue or other fashion magazines. I dream of modelling for Guess and FHM.

Fans can follow me on twitter @kerryvanniekerk

Vote for Kerry in the Empyre Muse competition by liking her pic here! Votes close today so get voting!. 

Q&A.

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

Definitely a Lamborghini or a Bentley!

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

Definitely a good meaty sandwich, and definitely fresh!

3. What type of music gets your booty shaking?

Commercial, dubstep, drum 'n bass and deep house. The odd old school sing along song always gets me in a good mood.

4. Dream cover shoot?

Definitely FHM or Sports Illustrated.

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

Full time model. I really enjoy being in front of the camera!

6. Everyone loves popcorn (well I think they do) whats your topping/ sprinkle of choice?

Salt or double butter. Mmm i think I'm going to make some right now!

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

Recently single hey. It's time to focus fully on my future and dreams.

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

Candice Swanepoel and Candice Boucher are proof that Durban girls can make it. They keep me motivated when I feel I can't get to the top.

9. Obviously being a female you would love fashion, favourite label/ designer?

I love anything that looks good and feels comfortable. I see fashion as art so if it looks beautiful its a win for me! Anything local will always be my first option. 

10. Which city is your dream party destination?

Capetown or Miami !!!