aishwarya rai - MPSA magazine
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aishwarya rai - MPSA magazine
MPSA GET YOUR FREE COPY NOW MPSAmag.com magazine OCTOBER 2014 PINK HEALTH ISSUE All you need to know about BREAST CANCER FITNESS FOCUS: The REAL reason why you don’t have a 6-pack How to lose weight UNINTENTIONALLY Become a model TODAY Tan Yourself Skinny PAGEANT CROWN HELD HOSTAGE 6-year old millionaire rules the pageant industry Bollywood star I A R A Y R A W H S ap I m iz A b w o h s l a b lo g p u t s In d ia o n t h e _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 1 Editor’s Note CONTENTS PAPERWORK EDITOR’S NOTE3 COMPETITIONS OCTOBER / NOVEMBER4 MISS CONGENIALITY9 You would have to be colour-blind to not realise that MPSAmag’s October issue is a bumper pink edition in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is observed worldwide. Our team looked into the amazing work the PinkDrive is doing across South Africa, as well as the various male celebrities that are lending their voices to breast cancer awareness organisations including tough-guy actor Liam Neeson, creator of Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, George Lucas and Rob Lowe who lost his mother to the disease. We’ve also included a self-breast examination guide to educate you on how to check for lumps because early detection saves lives. While no scientific correlation between breast implants and breast cancer has been found, we also included a piece on the health risks associated with breast implants. PAGEANT PRO’S THE FAIREST LADIES IN ALL THE COMMONWEALTH 10 MISS EARTH SOUTH AFRICA 2014 ANNOUNCED 19 CHANÉ DE KOCK20 BEAUTY QUEEN TAKES A $100000 CROWN HOSTAGE 23 BEAUTY IS PAIN & PAIN IS BEAUTY? 27 DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PAGEANT INTERVIEWS 28 6 YEARS OLD AND ALREADY A MILLIONAIRE 31 YOUR PAGEANT STYLE32 CASTINGS OPEN AROUND THE COUNTRY FOR MISS SOUTH AFRICA 2015 34 Pink is not just about babes and bosoms, we also celebrate the colour in the men’s section with a survey article, Pink is the new black. Talking about colour, our researchers also did an interesting study on the psychology of colour marketing. Who knows, you might be eating those illegal foods not because of a lack of willpower but because your favourite brand’s colour dictates that you do so… While we’re on the topic of eating the wrong foods, we also looked at ways to lose weight unintentionally. MODEL MATERIAL 5 MINUTES WITH COLETTE CRONJE38 HOW TO BE A MODEL40 THE DIFFERENT AGES OF MODELLING 42 MODEL, CANDICE VAN DER MERWE, IN TROUBLE WITH SARS 46 MPSAMAG MODEL ATTITUDE QUIZ 48 MODELS TURN BOLLYWOOD STARS50 Yip, you read that right, check out the article for the lazy way out. However, if you’re aim is to shake off those unwanted kilos intentionally, you will find ‘The big fitness trends’ article of great interest. If you’ve literally been working your butt off but still can’t see results because of stubborn belly fat, read our tips on why you don’t have a six-pack and find out how to get your abs into tip-top shape. If sweating to get results is not your thing, then you might prefer the Miss Cosmetic Surgery approach. It’s real, trust us. We also look at other pageants which include the 2014 winners of Miss Commonwealth South Africa and Miss Earth SA. We’re also reminding you that Miss SA casting dates are set for October. If you think that pageants are not for you, you might be sadly mistaken. Read our article about a six-year old multi-millionaire who made her fortune through pageantry. Changed your mind yet? BEAUTY WITH A CAUSE GREEN YOURSELF ECO-FRIENDLY COSMETICS RIHANNA USES HARD ROCKTO GIVE BACK 54 58 While there is a fine line between pageantry and modelling, the distinction between modelling and acting is becoming even smaller. Our gorgeous cover model, Aishwarya Rai proves that models-turned-actresses are to be taken seriously, especially when you consider that many reckon she put Bollywood on the international showbiz map. If modelling sounds like a career you could take seriously, take our fun quiz and read our article on how to become a model. FITNESS FOCUS THE NEXT BIG FITNESS TRENDS60 HOW ACCURATE HOW IS YOUR FITNESS MONITOR? 62 HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT UNINTENTIONALLY 64 ALL ABOUT ABS66 ANTONETTE VAN DUUREN71 Before you send selfies the modelling agency closest to you, you need to look your best. Read the article in our beauty section which focuses on health tips from across the world, makeup sculpting techniques, and tanning yourself skinny. Another shocker, but again, you read right. We have also not forgotten about our fashion conscious men. Look HEALTH, FITNESS AND BEAUTY BAOBAB OIL74 BEAUTY TIPS AND SECRETS FROM AROUND THE WORLD 76 HOW TO MAKE SMALL EYES LOOK BIGGER 78 PINKDRIVE 82 HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH BREAST IMPLANTS 84 HOW & WHY TO GIVE A SELF BREAST EXAMINATION 86 THE ART OF COLOUR PSYCHOLOGY IN MARKETING 88 TANYOURSELF SKINNY 90 MEN’S MATTERS WHAT YOUR WATCH SAYS ABOUT YOU 92 MEN’S STYLE FAILS94 PINK IS THE NEW BLACK...FOR MEN 100 REAL MEN GROOM102 SOCIALLY SPEAKING104 EDITORIAL CONTACTS Madelain Roscher – Managing Editor madelain@MPSAmag.com Shannon Roscher – Content Editor shannon@MPSAmag.com Chantal Riley – Digital Editor chantal@MPSAmag.com +27 (0) 11 896 1818 www.MPSAmag.com www.facebook.com/MPSAmag @MPSAmag _______________________________________________________________________________________ 2 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 down at your wrist and tell us that you don’t need advice on what your timepiece really says about you. We also provide you with a male fashion fit guide and 5 styles that you must avoid at all costs. You might have a few of those items in your wardrobe so donate it to your favourite charity this weekend. Remember, that being a beauty without a cause is simply being a beautiful shell. If you let your inner beauty complement or even overshadow your attractive exterior, I guarantee you that you will be booked for every modelling job that you apply for and you will win every pageant hands down. Let the month of October be a heartfelt one. Until next month, stay beautiful! Madelain Roscher Managing Editor madelain@mpsamag.com _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 3 October / November 2&72%(5129(0%(5&203(7,7,216 Area Entry form /details Competition Area Entry form /details Little Miss SA 01 Oct Pretoria www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Little Missy Ragdoll 25 Oct Gauteng www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Crystal Prince & Princess 04 Oct Centurion www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Mr, Miss & Mrs Virginia 25 Oct Free State 083 335 6157 Miss Supermodel International 04 Oct Pretoria www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Miss Eden Lions Club 25 Oct Free State 082 568 3109 Mr & Miss SPCA Stilfontein 04 Oct Stilfontein www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Pretty in Pink Pageant 25 Oct Welkom 083 953 8534 Miss Autumn 04 Oct Cape Town www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Miss 7’s 25 Oct Klerksdorp 071 563 3133 Mr, Miss & Mrs Henneman 04 Oct Free State 079 761 5960 Mej Bosveldnooi 25 Oct Springs 011 815 3444 Miss CANCA 04 Oct Johannesburg www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc 25 Oct Tygerberg octoberfees2012@gmail.com Miss Sparkling Beauty 04 Oct Secunda 076 192 4420 Miss Tygerberg Octoberfest Miss Teen Sa Universal 2014 (Pre-Entry required 5 Oct) 25 Oct Pretoria info@pageants.co.za Mnr & Mej Amersfoort Fees 04 Oct KwaZulu Natal 082 493 5005 Face of Miss Teen SA Universal 25 Oct Pretoria info@pageants.co.za Face of Tranquillity 05 Oct Photo comp: KZN only 076 273 3704 Mr & Miss Benoni 26 Oct Benoni www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Face of Kempton Park 05 Oct Photogenic kemptonface2014@uiplay.com Photo Perfect 28 Oct Photo Comp 076 192 4420 Face of Spring Photogenic Mr, Miss & Mrs Northern Gauteng 05 Oct Photogenic 082 734 3340 Miss & Mrs Golden Free State 30 Oct Free State 072 333 2392 05 Oct Akasia www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc 31 Oct Babsfontein bellaspageants.@gmail.com Mnr & Mej Renosterfontein 11 Oct Rustenburg www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Miss Glitz & Glamour Matric Farewell couple of the year 31 Oct Photo Comp 073 148 4623 Spring King & Queen 11 Oct Middelburg 082 577 7630 Mrs Rustenburg – Close 30 June 31 Oct Rustenburg 083 493 5911 Miss Mikes 11 Oct Klerksdorp 084 299 2153 Oct Klerksdorp www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Miss Rock & Roll 11 Oct Krugersdorp 082 444 5674 Mr & Miss Exquisite 11 Oct Brakpan 084 922 1919 Queen of the Wild 18 Oct Ruimsig Kay.nel@hotmail.co.za Mr & Miss Uniquely U 18 Oct Springs 082 413 1747 Model of the Year 18 Oct Ermelo 082 395 0055 Mr & Miss Promosa 18 Oct Potchefstroom Mr & Miss Scorpio 18 Oct Mr & Miss Model Search 19 Oct Mr & Miss Pretoria Semi’s 8, 15, 17 & 22 Oct Competitions Event Date Competitions Competition 2&72%(5129(0%(5&203(7,7,216 Missy & Sir Funtasia Event Date Photo Comp 31 Oct Photo Comp – WC only www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Dominate – Western Cape 31 Oct Photo Comp 076 130 9474 Spring King & Queen 31 Oct Photo Comp Mischa.michaan@gmail.com Platinum King & Queen 01 Nov Rustenburg www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Mpumalanga Model Search 01 Nov Secunda www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc SA Top Model 01 Nov Gauteng www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Capital Park 083 476 8435 Mr & Miss City of Tshwane 01 Nov Pretoria www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Johannesburg 082 684 0800 SA Province 01 Nov Free State www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Pretoria pageants@saspromotions.co.za Mej Ellisras 01 Nov Ellisras www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Mr & Miss Passion 25 Oct Vereeniging Riaan.grobler70@gmail.com Miss Sparkle photogenic 03 Nov Photo Comp www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Mr & Miss Beach Body 25 Oct Maglies Sleepy River www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Miss Galaxy of South Africa 08 Nov Pretoria www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Miss & Mr Africa Model 25 Oct KwaZulu Natal 074 188 3272 Miss & Mr Tiles for Change 08 Nov Eastleigh www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc _______________________________________________________________________________________ 4 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 5 2&72%(5129(0%(5&203(7,7,216 2015 Calendar of Pageants & Modelling competitions Pageantry & Modelling Workshops Event Date Area Entry form /details Mr & Miss Drakenstein – Finals 08 Nov Paarl www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Mr & Miss African Wild 08 Nov Johannesburg www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc If you would like a course in your area please feel free to arrange this with us. Summer Breeze Photo comp 09 Nov Photo Comp www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc 31 JANUARY 2015 Top Model South Africa 10 Nov Gauteng www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Mr & Miss Northwest Summer 15 Nov Potchefstroom www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Face of Savannah 15 Nov Polokwane www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Miss & Mrs Odendaalsrus 15 Nov Odendaalsrus www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Miss Tropical Paradise 15 Nov Pretoria www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Emperors Palace www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Competitions Competition will be held every month as well as Judges Courses so if you are interested in attending one of our workshops or in becoming a qualified Judge then contact us for the date suitable for you. Miss Mini/Million Dollar 22 / 23 Nov Mamma Africa 29 Nov Pretoria www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Spring King & Queen 29 Nov Kempton Park www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Jungle Girl 29 Nov KwaZulu Natal www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Cowboy & Cowgirl 30 Nov KwaZulu Natal www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Photo Comp www.pageantkingsandqueens.cc Miss Modern Pin-up 1 – 30 Nov We will only be choosing 15 Finalists from each age group at the Regional Finals to participate in the National Finals on the 29th April—3 May 2015 7 - 8 FEBRUARY Winners will receive their airline ticket paid for to compete in Turkey in May 2015 - T’s & C’s apply SA Modelling Grand Champion SA Talent Grand Champion Open to all females & males 4 - upwards Time: 07h00 - Registration Fee: R300.00 Open to all females & males 3 - upwards Incl Married / Divorced Etc ALL AGES - Entry Fee: R350.00 28 FEBRUARY 2015 28 FEBRUARY 2015 01 APRIL 2015 Open to all females & males 4 - upwards Time: 17h00 - Entry Fee: R200.00 Open to Males & Females 0-99 years Photo entry only! Entry Fee: R100.00 Entries officially open. Closing date for entries will be the 30th August LITTLE MISS & MR WORLD SA Males & females 3—16 Time: 14h00 - Entry Fee: R250.00 MISS SUPREME QUEEN SOUTH AFRICA Open to all females aged 4 - upwards Time: 09h00 - Entry Fee: R200.00 10% Discount will apply if you also enter LMW SA MODELLING, PAGEANTRY & KING & QUEEN OF THE TALENT CHAMPIONSHIPS WORLD MISS & MR TOURISM SOUTH AFRICA MISS & MR PHOTOGENIC SA 10% Discount if you also enter SAMTC 29th April - 3rd MAY MISS & MR JNR SOUTH AFRICA 2015 - incl the FACE OF SOUTH AFRICA 16 Male & Female categories - 48 WINNERS - 144 Provincial Titles 16 FACE OF SOUTH AFRICA WINNERS Mini SA 3-4 / Tiny SA 5-6 / Petite SA 7-8 / Pre-Teen SA 9-10 / Mini Teen SA 11-12 / Petite Teen SA 13-14 / Jnr Teen SA 15-16, Jnr SA 17-19 Age groups may change according to organisers discretion IF necessary. Venue: ACPP Hall - 190 Quagga St, Pretoria Competition starts on the 29th April at 07h00 . Contestants must prepre-qualify at the REGIONAL FINAL SELECTIONS to be eligible to enter 06 JUNE 2015 MISS & MR PAGEANTS SA Open to all females & males 4 - upwards Time: 10h00 - Entry Fee: R150.00 10% Discount will apply if you also enter Best Model SA 06 JUNE 2015 BEST MODEL SA Males & females 4 & upwards Time: 14h00 - Entry Fee: R200.00 BEST MODELLING SCHOOL as well as BEST MODELLING DIRECTOR TO BE CHOSEN 27th & 28th JUNE 2015 MISS, MR, MRS & SIR AFRICA 2015 Open to females aged 4 years & over Time: 14h00 - Entry Fee: R200.00 INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST We have several International Licences for International competitions so if you would like to compete on the International Stage contact me PRINCESS / PRINCE OF THE WORLD PRINCESS OF THE GLOBE Takes place in Turkey at the end of September and anyone wishing to compete must qualify on the 31 Jan or 6 June or have been chosen the winner of Jnr SA, Africa or nominated by Pageants SA JULY/AUG Date to be confirmed Open to all females & males 4 - upwards incl Married, Divorced etc Tiny Africa 3-6 / Petite Africa 7-9 / Pre-Teen Africa 10-12 / Teen Africa 13-15 / Jnr Africa 16-18 / Miss / Mr Africa 19-25, Sir / Mrs AFRICA 26+ Married, Divorced etc Venue: ACPP Hall - 190 Quagga St, Pretoria Time: 08h00 - Entry Fee: Early payment discounts apply so please check form MISS, MR & MRS RAINBOW NATIONS _______________________________________________________________________________________ 6 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 MISS & MR JNR SA 2015 Mini SA 3-4 / Tiny SA 5-6 / Petite SA 7-8 / Pre-Teen SA 9-10 / Mini Teen SA 11-12 / Petite Teen SA 13-14 / Jnr Teen SA 15-16, Jnr SA 17-19 Any contestant wishing to enter MUST submit a semi-finalist entry form together with a HEAD & SHOULDERS photo and an entry fee of R100 before the 30th September. 31 JANUARY 2015 22 AUGUST 2015 3OHDVHGRZQORDGDOOHQWU\IRUPVDWZHEDGGUHVVHVVSHFLILHG6XEPLW\RXUHYHQWLQIRUPDWLRQWRVKDQQRQ#036$PDJFRP $OOGDWHVDQGLQIRUPDWLRQFRUUHFWDWWLPHRISXEOLVKLQJ 036$PDJWDNHVQRUHVSRQVLELOLW\IRUFKDQJHRIGDWHVWLPHVRUYHQXHV Closing Date for Semi-Finals - 30 September 2014 12th & 13th SEPTEMBER KING & QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE 2015 Open to all females & males 4 - upwards Time: 08h00 - Entry Fee: R1000.00 AAMTC, CAMEO GIRL, CINDERELLA Competition takes place in LAS VEGAS, USA and is open to females 3 - 26 years. Please enquire on how to compete. 17 OCTOBER 2015 MISS TEEN SA Universal Open to all Females - Petite Teen 9-10 / Pre-Teen 11-12 / Jnr Teen 13-15 / Teen 16-19 Time: 11h00 - Entry Fee - Early Bird entry fees apply so pls check entry form Workshops & Judges Courses scheduled as Tel: 011-849-1087 Fax: 011-425-1110 follows: Please confirm as dates may change. or fax 086-652-8985 08 March / 24 May Email: info@pageants.co.za 14 June / 05 July Website: www.pageants.co.za 30 August / 27 September 18 October / If you would like one in your _______________________________________________________________________________________ area please contact us. www.pageants.co.za © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 7 ALL EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE ACPP HALL, 190 Quagga Street, Proclamation Hill, Pretoria West Congeniality Miss The month of October is decked in all shades of pink. Yes, breast cancer awareness month has arrived and the colour pink is there to remind us of this annual event. While I know both women and men can be diagnosed with this horrid disease, as a woman, this month always reminds me of how there are so many women out there who battle this illness not only for a calendar month, but every day before and after October arrives. It also reminds me how blessed I am to be healthy. Looking at breast cancer, to be honest, I have never had to see this disease impact any women in my life directly. I have never gone through anything like this with someone. Yes, I do know of a few ladies who have been impacted by it, but have never really been in a position where I can understand what they are really going through. Which leads me to think of all those who I don’t know of. Like my neighbour, or the lady at the supermarket where I buy groceries or maybe even that woman who drove like a maniac in traffic this morning. These ladies could all secretly be carrying some burden that only those closest to them can really comprehend. You never know what journey someone else is facing. I’m going to keep this short and sweet – let’s not beat around the bush. Aside from doing your bit to raise awareness for breast cancer this month, I would like to challenge you to actively start being more considerate towards other women in general. Whether they are ill or not, it’s time to start being more supportive of other ladies. As women, we are so quick to judge and talk bad about one another – without even stopping for one moment to consider who we are hurting and how it could be impacting them. Whether it be paying a bill or buying groceries or sitting in endless traffic, remember that whoever you come into contact with is fighting their own battle. Young or old, fat or thin. No matter the religion, ethnicity or the race, we as women need to start making the choice of being more considerate and understanding towards one another. Enough with the back stabbing and bad mouthing – let’s work together to ensure that when another woman is fighting a war, we are actually a friend and not a foe. Let the colour pink remind you of how powerful a movement in the same direction can be. Stay blessed, Miss Congeniality _______________________________________________________________________________________ 8 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 9 The fairest ladies in all the commonwealth By Chantal Riley Recently MPSAmag had the opportunity to attend the prestigious Commonwealth Pageants South Africa crowning, a platform for women of all ages to become charity and cultural ambassadors within South Africa and the broader international community. The organisation’s goal is to go beyond simply handing out a title but are committed to empowering women with the knowledge needed to bring change to communities in need. Their goal is to bring sustainable change through their projects which focus primarily on social upliftment, food relief and orphaned children. In addition, the title winners are able to showcase their projects and compete on an international stage at Miss Commonwealth International - Triple Crown in London annually. The South African Triple Crown consists of Miss Teen, Miss and Mrs Commonwealth. The three pageants run alongside each other with Miss Teen open to ladies between 16-19 years, Miss for contestants that are 20 years and up and the Mrs category for married women and contestants that are 25 years and up. MPSAmag spoke the winners about what the titles mean to them. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 10 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 1 1 1. Why did you enter? I entered because the Commonwealth pageant supports charity work and provides an opportunity for me to make a difference in people’s lives. I am blessed with many life opportunities and I wish to pass that onto younger generations, by shining my light for those who do not yet know how to do it themselves. For now, my voice is through the Commonwealth pageant. 2. Did you think you would win the title? A big part of my personality is determination and perseverance. Whenever I put my heart and mind towards a goal, I never give up. I worked hard in the months leading up to the final as it had a true and real meaning to me. In my heart, I really thought I had a good chance to make the top five but I didn’t expect to win the title as my fellow finalists were very strong contestants. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 12 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 Miss Teen Commonwealth 2015 Miss Teen Commonwealth 2015 Daniela Gasser (17), grade 11 learner at Bryanston High 3. What are your intentions with the title? I intend on providing children with a voice so that they too can reach their goals in life. I am striving to help them get better standards of living, health and education, and to widen their vision for their own lives - providing them with hope. I intend on being a gracious role model and to continue raising funds for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital Trust which will ensure health care to the children of South Africa. 4. Have you won any other titles? No, being crowned as South Africa’s Miss Teen Commonwealth is my first title. 5. What lessons have you learnt from this journey? I have learnt that your family is your most important support system. I have learnt that perseverance, faith and self-belief is crucial. Rejection is a common reoccurrence in life and it comes in many shapes and forms but you can’t allow it to hold you back from achieving what you want in life. are the future and we need to work towards offering them good support systems so that they too can embrace life to the fullest. 10. What would you tell a girl suffering from low self-esteem? A piece of advice that I would give her is that “those that matter don’t mind and those that mind don’t matter”, meaning that no one should judge you on how you look, what you do or what you say, you have as much right to be yourself just as others do. Everyone has their own sense of beauty and there is no such thing as being ‘perfect’ but rather being ‘unique’. 11. One of the most famous beauty pageant questions is ‘what’s the essence of a woman?’ So what would your answer be? The ability to be loving and compassionate, standing tall and being the rock of the family. To carry herself with grace, confidence and pride. 6. What was the best part of the journey and the most difficult? 12. Which CD is playing in your car right now? favourite part of my journey thus far has been working at the Baragwaneth Paediatric Hospital in Soweto, being exposed to a whole new environment and being able to learn from others was truly an experience I will never forget. However, the most difficult part was learning how to accept that you can’t change the world all at once and that the little bit that you are contributing is enough. 13. What is your favourite book? My 7. What is the most important lesson pageantry and modelling has taught you? It has taught me to stay true to myself regardless of outside influences. This industry has allowed me to discover who I am as a person and to find my strengths and weaknesses. 8. Who or what inspires you the most and why? A lot of my inspiration comes from my family as well as from myself. I come from a very humble home where silver platters do not exist, however this has shown me that in life there are no limitations only the ones you set for yourself. With a bit of hope, faith and trust many doors will open and thus anything is possible. 9. Who is your supported charity of choice and why? Strangely enough I listen to the Golden Oldies. My all-time favourite book thus far is “The Fault in Our Stars” – by John Green 14. If you had to pick only one, would it be beauty or brains and why? Definitely brains, because there is nothing more rewarding than engaging in an intellectual conversation with a knowledgeable person. Besides, I believe that everyone is beautiful in their own way so beauty comes naturally from within. 15. Anything else you’d like to share with our readers? In life your only limitation is yourself. The perfect recipe for success is perseverance, hard work, selfbelief, a good attitude and a great sense of humour. Every one of us has the tools and skills to turn our lives into anything that we desire, I believe that if you are doing something for the pure love and passion of it then success will come in its stride. I represent the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital Trust as we share a vision and a goal: to provide children with healthcare and improve their standards of living. Children _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 13 Miss Commonwealth 2015: 7. What advice would you to someone wanting Ngawethu Ka-Siphiwo (27), give to enter next year? buyer for Edcon-Jet in Pre Girls one question that they need Footwear as well as founder Ttoheanswer first is why they want to enter? Is it for the prize, being and chief editor of lifestyle famous, or to make a difference? that is done then they can magazine, Zingce (Take Pride) Once do some more in depth research on the pageant, what it stands and Magazine. start educating themselves with current affairs. 1. Why did you enter? I entered for Miss Commonwealth SA as the pageant offered one lucky lady the opportunity to address the needs that we face in society by being given a broader platform to be an activist of change. Further I saw it as an empowerment programme that would assist me in growing my networks with regards to business while assisting and engaging with the youth which I feel we should all continue to mentor and invest in. 2. Did you think you would win the title? It was not easy but I had faith as I worked hard and did what I had to do to the best of my ability. 3. What are your intentions with the title? I intend to further reach out to the youth through a mentorship programme that I started called the BOSS CLUB, which aims at motivating and inspiring the youth to dream big, focus on their studies. I am currently inviting relevant individuals that can help me mentor and assist these young adults. I further want to also raise funds for HIV/AIDS, Breast Cancer and Abuse institution through The Buy a Glove Campaign which will be launched in South Africa soon. 4. Have you won any other titles? I won Junior Miss Eastern Cape 2005, Snr Miss Nelson Mandela Bay 2005, and Miss Walter Sisulu University 2006. I was First Runner Up in Miss Buffalo City Municipality 2010, and Second Runner Up in Miss OR Tambo Municipality 2010. 5. What lessons have you learnt from this journey? 8. How do beauty contests promote equality between sexes? I reckon it is really about giving equal opportunities with the idea of eliminating any form of discrimination. The common vision is to raise individuals that can bring about change and assist in poverty alleviation, and with general problems that we are facing. So with that said, it is an individual that is able to be the one who makes a difference. 9. What is the most important lesson pageantry and modelling has taught you? To love yourself else and to be extremely confident as you put yourself out there to be judged . Not everyone will like you, so you need to be strong enough not to let anyone or anything get you down. 10. Who or what inspires you the most and why? My family, they are my number It is always very important to be humble, learn from other one fans and they believe in me, which is why I have been able to achieve what I have. I also have supportive friends who also give me advice on many things. 6. What is your philosophy in life? 11. If you decide to write an autobiography, what would you entitle it? people as that is what shapes your character. Most of all count your blessings as God has chosen you among many to lead and be an inspiration to those that need their spirits lifted up. Work hard, do everything with a clean heart and the universe will reward you. The girl from the rural area who made it in heels. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 14 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 12. One of the most famous beauty pageant questions is ‘what’s the essence of a woman?’ So what would your answer be? The essence of a woman is the fact that she carries the world in her hands: from being a provider, someone who nurtures, a care giver and the greatest lover. She never complains instead she takes all these roles in her stride. She is beautiful due to her qualities and has the ability to bring peace and stability in homes and even nations. 13. If you could invite five people (dead or alive) to dinner, who would it be and why would you choose them? • My mother, Tembisa Mfeketho as she is the strongest woman I know • My dad, Siphiwo Mfeketo as he is one of the smartest guys living on planet earth, and I thank him as I have inherited such from him. • Mam Graca Machel as I would take so much wisdom from her. • Basetsane Khumalo, former Miss SA and respected business woman because she is such an inspiration from humble beginnings. • Patrice Motsepe as he remains humble even though his one of the richest individuals, and I would secretly hope that his billions will rub off! 14. If you had to pick only one, would it be beauty or brains and why? Definitely brains as beauty fades away and brains last a lifetime 15. Anything else you’d like to share with our readers? Dream big anything and everything is possible MISS COMMONWEALTH 2015 if you believe! _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 15 Mrs Commonwealth 2015: Marinda Herbst (38), property portfolio manager (shopping centres) 1. Why did you enter? I entered because I felt it was something I could do to boost my own confidence while benefiting others in the process and I wanted to see how far I would go. 2. Did you think you would win the title? Not at all. I had my top 3 all worked out, and I 8. Who or what inspires you the most and why? My children inspire me every day. They love unconditionally and trust blindly. Faith comes naturally to them. As adults, we lose these childlike characteristics in our daily struggles and responsibilities. 9. If you decide to write an autobiography, what would you entitle it? wasn’t one of them. The ripple effect… 3. What was the first thing that went through your mind when you heard your name? 10. What would you tell a girl suffering from low self-esteem? I was surprised but also instantly humbled and felt a huge sense of responsibility to use this for the good of others. 4. What are your intentions with the title? I want to use the title as a platform to uplift others, especially in my hometown and in the Eastern Cape. 5. Have you won any other titles? I won a competition when I was in high school but that was many moons ago. 6. What was the best part of the journey and the most difficult? The best part for me was the confidence injection and the self discovery. This journey helped me to reconnect with me. I learned things about myself that had dimmed into obscurity because of all the other roles that I play as a woman. The most difficult part of it was that people don’t always take you seriously and they do not always see the good intentions or the value that this platform adds. 7. What is your philosophy in life? Aristotle said, “You are what you repeatedly do.” I therefore try to renew myself, my way of thinking and my way of doing often. By learning from others I can endeavour to do better and to invest in success. To pick her face up and see that the sun shines on us all. That she is created in the image of one who believed she was worth it and that she has a purpose which only she can fulfil. 11. One of the most famous beauty pageant questions is ‘what’s the essence of a woman?’ So what would your answer be? 13. What is your favourite book? I have three actually: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin, and lastly Kronkelpad by Irma Joubert. 14. How important is it to look your best at all times? Very important. I must feel comfortable in my skin to know that I am giving the best of myself in any situation - and it’s one less thing to worry about. 15. Anything else you’d like to share with our readers? Life deals us many hands and each hand we are dealt with brings about new opportunities so make the best of each MRS COMMONWEALTH 2015 one. Win or lose, it all contributes to who you are, who you become and how you fulfil your purpose. I believe the essence of a women is born from the extremes in her character: both her strengths and her weaknesses contribute to a feminine core which radiates love. 12. If you could invite five people (dead or alive) to dinner, who would it be and why would you choose them? • Marilyn Monroe because she was utterly perfect in all her imperfections. She was no cover model but yet commanded the attention of the world. • Nelson Mandela because he embodied selfless love and humanity and the capacity to forgive. • Margaret Thatcher because of the impact she had on the empowerment of women in a time when it was unheard of. • Princess Diana because of her own self esteem issues. I would love to show her what her legacy looks like and what an impact she made on others. • Lastly, I would invite my Dad to show him who I’m having dinner with. But more seriously to share with him what my life has become and to introduce him to my boys. I think he would be proud. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 16 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 17 Ilze Saunders from Klerksdorp was announced Miss Earth South Africa 2014 at an event hosted by Tsogo Sun at the Palazzo Hotel in Johannesburg, the official home of Miss Earth South Africa. Saunders is 23 years old and a BA Communications graduate who is currently studying further at the University of the North West. Her excitement and pleasure at the announcement is born from a burning desire to help people and to make a difference. The Honourable Minister of Environmental Affairs Ms. Edna Molewa spoke about the importance of women in the community and their role in environmental advocacy noting that, “this organisation is nurturing a new generation of environmental activists with a passion for their cause – infused with a sense of empathy that is indeed rare among the young people of today.” “By giving hope and inspiring change in others, my life has been enriched. It is an experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life as it has enabled me to create practical projects, which have improved the lives of people. To give inspires me,” said Saunders. This young, dynamic woman will represent South Africa at the international Miss Earth competition to take place on 29 November in the Philippines, South East Asia. The 13 finalists are vibrant young women have been very involved in their communities, at schools and in supporting the organisation’s national campaigns around food security, energy efficiency and greening programmes. The Runners up are from equally diverse backgrounds, with the first runner up being Steffani Alexander a 22 year old BCom student that is passionate about people and empowerment through education. The second runner up is Michillay Brown, who is also 22 years old, and an Environmental Science and Management student who aims to serve and positively influence the lives of those around her. Roxanne Watson, the third runner up, is a 22 year old qualified Nutritionist from the tropical coastal province of KwaZulu Natal, and is completing her Masters in Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition while also lecturing. This year’s programme was hotly contested, with hundreds of entries received earlier in the year; the organisation took 60 young ladies through to the regional finalist round. Finalists were announced in Cape Town in August, while celebrating South African women. As Saunders now prepares for a year of excitement, travel and a very demanding schedule, she will be working closely with both the Department of Environmental Affairs and Department of Tourism. During the remainder of Heritage month she takes a strong message against Rhino Poaching with her upcoming trip to South East Asia, a critical topic on our national agenda as South African’s, especially as we celebrate Tourism month, Heritage month and International Rhino Day. The newly announced Miss Earth South Africa will focus on Sustainable and Eco Tourism as a key theme linked to the international event and a theme that will now be taken forward by the organisation, linking to responsible tourism and sustainability. SA’s green girl drives away with a Hybrid vehicle compliments of IMPERIAL Toyota for the year of her reign. She will receive prizes from David Green Eyewear, leading South African designers Werner Dey, Gerrit Pienaar and Simon Rademan, gifts from Healing Earth, Baobab Oil, Crystal Forum and Jenni Gault. Her hair treatments and styling will be sponsored by leading Sandton-based salon, Bijan Boutique Hair and Elchim. This coupled with dental care from Sandton Dental Studio, will ensure that Miss Earth SA will cater for her smile, with Camelot taking care of all her beauty needs. Earth Pro-Biotics and Carbon Track will equip her for a greener lifestyle in her day-to-day living, while SWEAT1000 the new exercise experience that has taken the country by storm, will keep the ambassadors fit and strong to tackle their exciting journey ahead. Samsonite will ensure that she travels in style both locally and internationally. Valpre Spring Water will keep her hydrated and on the go, while catering to all her water needs. North West Student Captures the Nation’s Green Heart _______________________________________________________________________________________ 18 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 Miss Earth South Africa 2 0 14 ANNOUNCED _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 19 Backstage at Mrs Universe with Chané de Kock A lot can be said about our national titleholders and the impact they are making on the international pageantry scene. This is certainly true of Mrs South Africa 2013/2014 winner, Chané de Kock, who was recently named Mrs Perfection at the 2014 Mrs Universe pageant. MPSAmag caught up with the beauty to find out more about what when on behind the scenes at this year’s contest that was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 20 – 29 August. Tell us more about Mrs Universe 2014\ Competing internationally is such an honor for me and it was a wonderful experience! First of all you have the amazing opportunity to represent your country and show the world what South Africa is truly about. I am very proud to be called a South African as I believe we are strong people with a wonderful heart of compassion towards others from all walks of life. Secondly, I truly enjoyed getting to know people from 39 other countries. One event that particularly stood out for me was the talent evening. I had to continuously pinch myself as we were watching fellow Mrs. Universe contestants performing in the small Malaysian theater. Each contestant performed something that represented her country and I truly enjoyed the time we spent in that theatre. We had the amazing privilege of experiencing and seeing the very best of Malaysia. I have a lot of respect for and must give thanks to the previous Mrs. Universe 2013, Carol Lee. She organised the entire event and we were treated like royalty from the moment we landed until the moment we left. Is there something that makes the Mrs Universe pageant different from other contest? The Mrs. Universe pageant is definitely not just about outer beauty, as many people seem to believe. The focus was on the Forum that took place during the competition and the theme was: One Universe, One Voice against women abuse. Each contestant had the privilege of presenting a 3-minute presentation that discussed the statistics of women abuse in your individual country and what you have done to stop it. It was a wonderful inspirational time spent together. Chané de Kock By Chantal Riley What were the other competitors like? Each and every lady that competed in the Mrs Universe pageant really has a special place in my heart. We had loads of fun together. The contestants were respectful, friendly and we laughed together a lot. I will always look back at this time with great memories. The gala evening was another highlight. The stage was stunning and it was such a privilege to wear my beautiful dress designed by Anel Botha Couture and Jose De Canha, and to represent my country. Even though I didn’t walk away with the overall title, I feel very blessed to receive the sash for Mrs. Universe Perfection. Any tips for those ladies looking to do well at international pageants? Some practical tips when you compete internationally: 1. Have fun! Try to have a conversation with as many contestants as possible. Even if they don’t understand a word of English, you can always find a way to make it work. 2. Drink a lot of water! 3. Sleep early, if you can. It’s not called beauty sleep for nothing. 4. Be respectful to everybody and never complain. 5. Always look your best. There is no time to show your second best look, even if you think the other competitors are also relaxing. It is still a competition. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 20 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 21 BEAUTY QUEEN takes a $100 000 crown hostage _______________________________________________________________________________________ 22 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 _______________________________________________________________________________________ By Natalie Roscher © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 23 We all know that the business of beauty is a serious one but many of us might not realise just how significant some contestants find beauty pageants. You could say they take it as serious as a hostage situation… The Miss Asia Pacific World pageant is a yearly event held by a Korean based talent management group known as Supertalent, who recently crowned May Myat Noe from Burma as the Miss Pacific World reigning queen. Little did the 18-year old know that this pageant would gain her global media attention and not because of the glitz and glam of winning the title or being Myanmar’s first international beauty queen but because she allegedly held the $100,000 crown hostage… According to a statement released by Miss Asia Pacific World May was stripped of her title three months later due to her “lack of personality, integrity, lovely character and loyalty to the organization”. According to the organisers May has no respect of the main organisation, its national director, manager, media, and fans. “One of the main reasons for our decision is because of her ungrateful attitude and lack of trustworthiness so the organisation will not work with her anymore. Simply, we have no trust in her and there is no reason to believe that she can carry out her duties as Miss Asia Pacific World 2014 successfully,” the organisation’s press liaison Mr David Kim said. “After being stripped of the title, she has run off to her home country of Myanmar with the Miss Asia Pacific World crown, which is worth $100,000.” However, May’s version of the story differed quite dramatically. May recently held a press conference in the hopes of clearing her name. At the start of the event she stated that she had boarded a plane for Myanmar without realising that she had been dethroned, which is why she had the crown in her possession. She further claimed that the pageant organisers had registered her age as 18 for the competition, even though they knew she was born in 1998, which would make her only 15. After she had won the title of Miss Asia Pacific World, the organisers apparently coaxed her into having “headto-toe” plastic surgery, which she refused to do. She also claims that she was coerced into escorting rich businessmen on dates whilst in Korea to “raise funds for the plastic surgery endeavour”. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 24 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 David admitted that Noe was told she must undergo surgery, even claiming forcing her to do so was the pageant’s “responsibility.” “We thought she should be more beautiful. As soon as she arrived we sent her to the hospital to operate on her breasts. If crown and doesn’t want a tiara from an organisation with such a bad reputation. She says she not only wants a personal apology but one on behalf of her country too for the damage Supertalent has created through these allegations. The spokesperson for the pageant responded by saying Venezuela was apparently named the runner up of the talent section before she even had a chance to compete. Some of the contestants have also accused officials of asking the women for sex in return for higher placement in the competition, they also claim the police who investigated the matter had been bribed. MPSAmag’s take on the situation: What are the legal implications? In most international pageants the crown is owned by the pageant organisation, as is the case with the Miss Asia Pacific World crown. This means that May could be held liable for theft. Holding the crown hostage until the organisers apologise to her and her country might be taking it a tad too far and could have some serious legal implications for the stubborn teen. Was it necessary to drag her country’s good name into the dispute and will it cause tension between South Korea and Myanmar as some are alleging? We guess only time will tell. she doesn’t have a good nose, then maybe, if she likes, we can operate on her nose. If it’s breasts, then it’s breasts,” he added. At the press conference the teenager further stated that she refused to return the tiara until she receives an apology from the organisers. She also says she is not proud of the $100,000 if they receive an apology from Noe, they will no longer see the need to take legal action against her and that they “may forgive her”. This is not the first scandal for the pageant which only started in 2010. Allegations about the pageant being fixed began in 2011, when a young woman who had been representing to try and rectify the issues that they had with her to come to a mutually beneficial agreement. May’s alleged ‘lack of compliance’ could have been a non-event if there was a proper legal agreement between the organisation and the winner, which outlined the titleholder’s duties and obligations. While the agreement would safeguard the organisation’s interests, the winner would also be protected from being coerced into activities that he/she is not comfortable with i.e. escorting businessmen in exchange for sponsorship or undergoing unwanted plastic surgery. How will this end? While it is clear that neither party is blameless, pride is now at stake so it will be interesting to see who gives and who accepts an apology. We wouldn’t be surprised if this matter becomes a drawn-out, expensive and media-focused-battle to see who the rightful custodians of the crown are. Who do you think is right and how would you handle a situation such as this? Let us know by mailing us via comments@MPSAmag.com. Could it have been handled differently? Absolutely. Having looked at both sides of the story, each party could have handled the situation better. There was no need for a press explosion; honest and open communication could have resolved the issues. The organisation could have consulted with May personally _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 25 & Beauty is PAIN PAIN IS BEAUTY? Around the world, beauty pageants are a dime a dozen. There are plenty of ‘Miss this’ and ‘Mr that’, and of course the ‘Mrs of wherever’ titles out there - each with their own entering criteria and focus areas. While the standard pageants, where you basically just need to be gorgeous and know how to rock a ramp, are the most common, there are others that do things a little differently. In today’s beauty industry, looks are the main attraction without a doubt, which is why it is quite refreshing when a pageant makes an appearance that does not prescribe that its contestants have to be a specific shape and size or be a certain age. ‘Natural’ looks are also not too important in the case of the Miss Cosmetic Surgery pageant – a contest that only has one criteria to enter – you must have had plastic surgery in the past and you must want more. In case you were wondering, no, the winner is not really in it for the crown. She is in it to win a cosmetic surgery splurge to be enhanced in any way she likes, to the value of approximately R60 000 at least. The judging criteria in the initial stages of the pageant all depend on the contestants sharing what they have had done to transform their bodies, and why they need further surgery to enhance the process. The judges, of which at least one is a plastic surgeon, would then decide which contestant would proceed – _______________________________________________________________________________________ 26 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 By Roeline van Eck based on who is most deserving. The winner will then get whatever surgery their R60k (£3,000) prize will cover, with any additional costs beyond this amount having to be covered by themselves. The first and second “princesses” are also rewarded with some beauty spoils, with the first runner up receiving dermal fillers and the second, a little Botox. How is the pageant faring? Not to great it seems. It was first run in 2011 and received a great deal of criticism – even being branded as dangerous and unethical. It was then followed up the next year for what seems the final time as no further record of it is shared post 2012. While the winners have claimed that the pageant has drastically changed their lives, it seems the rest of the world does not share their sentiments. Let us know, which ‘alternative’ prize would peak your interest enough to enter an unusual pageant? Email us at comments@mpsamag.com. _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 27 d . s e ” u r “ e a c o t k s i r r l a “ w a W h e h t O c c p N s n e u K T e h r C s r e nt t d U E O P v o Y X e E s e s r O a O N D HAT T e h h t a i t o ” l , W w T l h s t e i N w e A g w w “ E d G iSt ju A P M O FR W E I V ER NI aTs a oth nB dwi al yn B rol y Ca part of their judging criteria. Being a Miss SA or Miss World for instance requires that the winners communicate with the public in a professional manner and if you do not train yourself and prepare yourself to be judged in a pageant interview, the likelihood of you actually making the Top 30 for these competitions is very slim. B r e t n n w o e e u i o v o s ter yaken imn, to s msiriost. s f e d dimpurrcohni nugr e o o o t y s t y y d n r l a g e l i , ionisew voomom d e o s i p t e rousrtucrruteinctctendd p e a u o s x p o e s e n toe i bso losael.dY r _______________________________________________________________________________________ 28 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 A general rule of thumb is to start off with a really good introduction about yourself with the judges. This introduction should include your name, age, where you are from and something really interesting about yourself. If you prepare yourself then the interview will be enjoyable and you will be relaxed. Pageant interviews really set the stage for the best of the best pageant contestants compared to the run of the mill, local pageant title seeker. Many pageant contestants enjoy the limelight of being on stage, however, when it comes to impressing a panel of judges, the strongest of the strong come out the winners. Having flair on stage, does not always mean that you are the best person to win a title of merit. Pageant interviews generally only take place in more prestigious pageants, where the winners need to be ambassadors for their titles. Being properly prepared for a pageant interview takes time, dedication and a lot of practise. Many modelling schools or pageant coaches do not spend nearly enough time preparing their students for pageant interviews and it is normally these schools that encourage their students to only participate in simple one day events where speaking and communicating with the judges is not required. To build yourself up to winning a pageant such a Miss South Africa, requires lots of exposure to competitions that have interviews as The idea behind Interviews is for the judges to get to know the contestant and to find out if the person sitting in front of them is the correct person to be the ambassador for the title that they are competing for. The judges will judge you on: grooming, openness, sincerity, poise, eye contact, leadership qualities, attitude towards the pageant and your fellow contestants, your ability to be yourself, confidence, attire, manners and posture. As soon as you enter the interview room, you need to make an impression in your first 7 seconds. Everything from your grooming to your poise and posture will be scrutinised, so expect to be inspected up close and personal. You also need to make sure that you avoid certain words or phrases such as “um” or “like”. Never start a sentence with the word “well” as it is not considered correct grammar. Always be concise with your answers and never apologetic about why you are making a comment. Most pageants are looking for ambassadors to go out and use the title to do charity work, therefore it is important that you involve yourself actively in charity work prior to participating in the bigger pageants. Going to one function does not mean you actively do charity work. Several involvements with one or various charity events will enable you to confidently talk about your charity work, so know what you are involved in, so that when the judges ask you questions you can answer them. A contestant recently mentioned she worked with the SPCA and when asked what Note to self Don’t bore the judges to death the letters SPCA referred to, she could not answer the judges. For the record the abbreviation is for: Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Remember that the judges see loads of contestants before you and the impression you make in the few minutes that you have with them needs to make them remember you. I always tell contestants that there is never a wrong answer to an opinionated question. The manner in which you answer the question will give you high marks, so if you come out confident, add a sense of humour to your interview and do not try and be someone you are not, the likelihood of you obtaining the high scores you need, will be achieved. If you see an “interview” as a “conversation” with the judges, you will realise that anyone can actually be part of a competition where interviews are held and that they are actually not that bad and can actually be FUN! _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 29 years old and already a millionaire 6 Pageant and reality TV star, Honey Boo Boo has nothing on Isabella Barrett, the self-proclaimed millionaire beauty pageant contestant who runs her own business and owns over 60 pairs of shoes. And all this at the tender age of six! Her mom does share that she wants her daughter to have a normal childhood, “We’ve all seen what happens to child stars like Britney Spears and I certainly don’t want that happening to my daughter, but she does like nice things, so we do treat her.” Two years ago, when Isabella was Isabella just four, her mom Susanna, 39, discovered her youngest daughter’s potential after entering her in her first beauty pageant. Susanna says, “Before we knew it we were winning every competition and had been goes to school full time, studies Italian, German and French and takes gymnastics, dance classes and singing lessons. time, I’ll admit I did get caught up in it all and had to stop and say to myself, ‘Am I doing this for myself or for Bella?’” says Susanna. “The whole pageant world is so addictive, especially when your daughter wins so much. But then I looked at Bella and realised she was loving it every bit as much as I was. Now she owns her own business and already has enough money in the bank to not have to worry too much about her future.” The family reveals that most of the little girl’s income has not come I want to be a Disney star - I really think I have what it takes to be the next Selena Gomez. picked to appear on Toddlers and Tiaras. Bella fell in love with all the glitz and glamour and was a natural performer. Now she owns her own jewellery line business and already has enough money in the bank to secure her future.” In most aspects of life, Isabella is just a regular child who loves dressing up, collecting dolls and listening to Justin Bieber, but at the end of the day, she won’t ask her mom to take her to McDonald’s for dinner. She prefers to order lobster and filet Mignon steaks from the five-star hotels where she often stays - after all who really needs another toy from a happy meal. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 30 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 through beauty pageants alone, but she receives the majority of her income through the Glitzy Girl collection, which sells lip glosses, charm bracelets and velour hoodies. “I love all of it and never want to stop, I love being a star,” explains the pint sized mogul. And while Susanna is quick to hit back at those who criticise her for “sexualising” her daughter and making so much money from her; she has admitted that her daughter’s new found fame does certainly have it perks. So what’s next for Isabella? “I want to be a Disney star - I really think I have what it takes to be the next Selena Gomez.” And who knows, she might just be. “At a certain point at the start when Bella was winning all the By Kgomotso Penyenye _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 31 Discover Quiz: Your Pageant Style 1. What pageant would you participate in? a. The glitzier the better! b. Where natural beauty counts c. Both, it depends on my mood and the pageant’s cause and prizes b. Very natural and sophisticated c. Natural but with a bold lip 4. How do you like your hair? a. Lots of hairspray and glitter to keep my up-do as high and sparkly as possible 2. What style of dress do you prefer? a. Very sparkly, very tight and of course, very pink! b. Soft and flowy in natural colours c. I don’t mind the colour but it must have some bling 3. How do you like your make-up done? a. 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Remember to not match your lip co sic as cl Try p: eu Mak your es and compliment to bring out your ey at’s so yesterday! ry! th explanations necessa colour to your outfit, no – u yo r fo ct rfe pe ant hair is Hair: American page Sun International believe that this will give even more young women the chance to showcase their individuality, personality and desire to wear the Miss South Africa crown. Dates for the regional open casting call days in October are: REGIONDAY DATE REGISTRATIONPROPERTYVENUE Cape Town Sat 4th 08h00GrandWestMarket Hall DurbanSat 11th 08h00SibayaImbizo PESun 19th 08h00BoardwalkICC JoburgSun 26th 08h00The MaslowConference Centre Further details and entry information can be found at www.suninternational.com/MissSA The Miss SA Pageant will be held at Sun City in March 2015. R E T ! N E OW N MISS SOUTH AFRICA Castings open around the country for Miss South Africa 2015 T he search for a dazzling new Miss South Africa to follow in the footsteps of reigning ambassador Rolene Strauss is already underway. Sun International has decided to shake things up this year with a new process to finally decide on the select few who will take the stage at the Sun City Superbowl in 2015. M ISS SOUTH AFRICA SELECTION CRITERIA All Miss SA applicants must: 99 Be at least 18 years old and not older than 25 years on 01 January 2015. 99 Be a South African citizen and in possession of a valid South African ID document or passport. 99 Be in possession of a Matric certificate or equivalent qualification. 99 Not be married and never have had a marriage annulled. 99 Not be engaged. 99 Never have given birth and not be pregnant. 99 Not have any visible tattoos. 99 Have no criminal record. D OCUMENTATION TO ACCOMPANY AN ENTRY: 99 A copy of your birth certificate, ID book or passport. 99 Two recent A4 colour photographs (One head and shoulders, one full length) dressed appropriately. Please note that these photographs will not be returned. 99 A copy of your Matric certificate. 99 Only one entry form per contestant to be submitted. M ISS SOUTH AFRICA RULES: 99 Rules of the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants are applicable to all Miss SA entrants. 99 The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 99 Non-disclosure of any information that is pertinent to entering Miss SA will lead to disqualification i.e. criminal record/ dethroning etc. 99 All Miss SA finalists will be required to perform a limited number of engagements. She will therefore not be eligible to enter another national competition except with the written permission from the organisers. 99 Finalists will be contracted to Sun International from 01 December 2014 to 31 March 2015. 99 The new Miss SA will remain contracted to Sun International to perform community related projects for two years after the completion of her reign, subject to a maximum of 12 days per year. The criteria set out above are in accordance with international pageant requirements. Enquiries and Questions: All enquiries or pageant/entry related questions must be e-mailed to: misssa@suninternational.com This year, open casting calls will be held in Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town during October. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 34 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 35 Communication exposure that Worx… PAGEANTRY CHECK LIST To avoid pre-competition jitters, you need a pageant check list to ensure everything is ready before the big day. A pageant tool kit is an absolute must and is something every pageant competitor should have. One important thing to remember is to keep this kit for pageantry purposes only. 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Clothing Hair Grooming DESTINATION TYPE OF EVENT ORGANISER’S CELL NUMBER LOCAL WEATHER Nail file & clippers Nail polish & remover Extra false nails & glue Tweezers Feminine products Cotton swabs & balls Ear buds Facecloth & loofah Deodorant (clear) Perfume Talcum powder Body wash Breath mints Toothpicks & floss Toothbrush Tooth paste Sunscreen Razor & shaving cream Body lotion Spray on tan Brush Dry shampoo Bobby pins Hairspray/mousse/gel Teasing comb Curling/straightening iron Hair dryer Roller clips Ponytail holders Clips Hairnet Shower cap Arrival outfit Formal outfit Interview outfit Other competition outfits Swimwear Cover-up Coat Garment bags Stockings Accessories Jewellery Shoes National costume Talent outfit Sheet for the floor Matching warm coat Underwear Bathrobe Slippers Pyjamas Makeup Makeup remover Cosmetic brushes Cosmetic sponges Fake lashes Acne treatment Facial wipes Facial cleanser Toner Moisturiser Primer Finishing spray Sunglasses Camera with batteries Emergency cash Gel shoe insoles Journal Cell phone & charger iPod & iPad charger Gift for host Fees Admission ticket/s Paperwork Directions Sewing needles & cotton Small scissors Safety pins Extra buttons, sequins, etc. Pain killers i.e. Panado Cough drops Eye drops Plasters (various sizes) Towels Hand held mirror Double sided tape Two & three-pin plugs Portable iron Dress rail Umbrella Extension cord Snacks & water Pen & notebook Insect repellent Books & magazines Press release to comments@MPSAmag.com Photographs Thank you cards Social media update If you are doing a pageant that requires you to wear multiple outfits, it is a good idea to take along a dress rail as well as a portable wardrobe. Once you get to the event, you can quickly iron anything that has creased in transit and then hang everything up neatly. You can also place all your items, including shoes and cosmetics on the various shelves in the portable wardrobe so that you know where everything is when you have to do quick multiple changes. You can lock up this wardrobe and know that all your items are safe while you are on the ramp. 5 In the modelling industry time is money, so when you have five minutes to chat, you make sure to get the most advice and answers out of a model that you can get. MPSAmag recently had a quick chat with South African beauty, Colette Cronje from Outlaw Models. 01.How did you get started in modelling and at what age? I was scouted in Tygervalley Shopping Centre in Cape Town at age 14. 02.Was your family apprehensive of your decision? My family has always been very supportive of me, however, they do not support the degrading side of modelling where girls lose their self-respect. 03.What do agencies look for when adding a model to their books? Someone beautiful, or edgy and interesting that has a good personality and great work ethic. 04.What did you do before you started modelling full time? Part-time sales of artisanal bread at the Neighbour Goods Market, Old Biscuit Mill in Cape Town. 05.Is modelling a big industry here in South Africa as it is overseas? South Africa is good for modelling and many overseas clients come over to shoot here. It is, however, more seasonal than other well known fashion destinations in the world. 06.Where do most of your bookings come from – locally or globally? Currently I am based in London and so most of my bookings come from UKbased clients. 07.If internationally, which are your best destinations and why? I love London. Work is good, rates are good and the city is always buzzing with energy. 08.Which are your worst destinations and why? I don’t really have a worst. Every place has its own beauty and character. 09.What advice would you give to girls looking to get into modelling? Always be true to yourself and do not lower your standards for anyone. minutes with Colette Cronje _______________________________________________________________________________________ 38 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 PHOTO BY Pieter Francois Hugo 10.Every woman wants to know, what is a miracle cellulite cure? Diet is important - less processed food and drinks, together with exercise will definitely reduce the appearance of cellulite. FACT BOX: height 173cm/5’8” bust 81cm/32” B waist59cm/23” hip 91 cm/36” shoe 6 hair Blonde eyes Blue _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 39 Well, a good place to do just that is to read this article... Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Cara Delevingne, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley; names we all know and adore for their catwalk strut. On paper, the model’s life is a charmed one. Who wouldn’t want to fly around the world, wear amazing fashion and be admired for your gorgeous looks? The reality is a bit different though. Successful models are among the hardest working girls on the planet. Don’t believe us? You try pretending it’s a scorching summer’s day in the middle of July… There is always someone who wants to be the next Kate or Naomi, but despite what the movies tell us, becoming a model isn’t just about being tall and beautiful or simply walking down the street. It’s about having the uniqueness, talent and drive to back up those looks. But where do you start? Well, a good place to do just that is to read this article... Know the type of modelling you want to do The first step in becoming a model is knowing what type of modelling you want to do. There are quite a few areas to choose from – print focuses on magazine photo shoots while runway models walk the catwalk for designer labels. (Check out past issues of MPSAmag for a more comprehensive breakdown). But remember whatever you end up wanting to try, most female models start at the very minimum height of 5’7″ (1.74m) but closer to 6’0″ (1.83m) is preferred. Well, a good place to do How to Be ajust that is Modelto read this Find the right agency Now, that you have figured out what type of modelling you want to do, it’s time to look for an agency that specialises in that specific field of modelling. Typing “model agency” in Google will deliver thousands of results so narrow it down by searching for an agency that’s local to your area. It’s important to remember to research an agency first. Think: what models do they represent? What type of jobs do they book? Are there complaints online about this agency? And remember, if an agency asks for money upfront, you should stay away. So called “modelling” schools are also suspect too. There are plenty of scammers out there looking to take advantage of aspiring talent. Take the right photos Now you’ll need to get in contact with the agency you wish to approach. Most agencies have forms online where you can send in your photos and stats. Stats include your height, measurements and weight. They will also want to see photos of you. Don’t worry, you do not need to get a professional shoot done. Simple digital photos are what most agencies require. Make sure to do a head shot and full-length shot. Wear no makeup and a simple tank top and pants. Take the photo in natural light so people can see your features. Some agencies will also do open calls, where they will see aspiring models in person. Make sure you bring your printed photos and try present it in a unique way so that they will remember your face and your photos (and we’re not talking tips from Aunty Sarah’s scrapbooking class). Put your photos in a nice binder and go dressed to impress. Finally, think ahead By Chantal Riley _______________________________________________________________________________________ 40 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 If you are lucky enough to get signed, you should also know all the difficulties that come with the job. Depending on the jobs you book, travelling can take you away from home a lot. Rejection is also something, especially at the beginning of the career, you need to get used to. Even if signed, some models have part-time jobs to ensure a steady income, which is why we recommend having a backup plan just in case your modelling career doesn’t pan out. And even if you do make it big, still have a backup plan - after all you can only model for so long. Models like Gisele, Cindy Crawford and Kate Moss have transformed their looks into lucrative careers with their business smarts. Remember to think ahead, always! _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 41 In a recent shoot for Burberry’s brand new My Burberry Fragrance launch – a campaign created as the brand’s signature scent starring both Delevingne and Moss – the modelling icon joined forces with high fashion’s freshest face for the first time and the two created fireworks! Delevingne says she was honoured to be afforded the opportunity to work with one of the most iconic models of the 90s. In an interview with Vogue Magazine, she expressed her excitement on the whimsical and exhilarating photo shoot with Kate, describing Moss as amazing to work with. “Although I’ve known her for a while I’ve never seen her at work, she’s truly inspiring and I understand why she is a great icon,” Delevingne said. “On set she is just amazing and even more magnetic, everybody can’t help but admire her,” she continues. Moss was just as excited to be working with Delevingne, and described the experience as a remarkable shoot filled with laughter and fun. Moss told Vogue that she had anticipated the shoot because she knew that they were going to have a brilliant time and have a real good laugh on set. “It was such a simple and natural shoot, it was just Cara, me and our trench coats, and it meant we were really able to just relax and have fun - it was a perfect day!” said Moss. Modelling may seem a little less graceful today because of the era in which we are living in but icons such as Gisele Bündchen , Tyra Banks, Iman and Kate Moss herself are the little bit of authenticity that the modeling industry can still gloat about, irrespective of their age. And although we admire them for having succeeded in maintaining youthful beauty, we are well aware that they cannot look that way forever. The different AGES O F M O D EL L IN G – When 1992 meets 1974 If you want to appreciate the significance of something, take a good look at its history. When some think of the modelling industry today, they automatically think of it as a multi-billion dollar industry that generates income using zero sized odd looking women to showcase the hottest runway trends. On a more positive note, many see modelling as a form of art, one that has been a way of life for many people over the years. Models like Kate Moss are a true reflection and an epitome of the beauty and significance of modelling and why it is still a successful industry today. We first witnessed Moss rise to fame in the early 1990s, becoming a part of the heroin chic fashion trend and a muse for famous high fashion designers all over the world. She also became famous for her waifish figure, and role in size zero fashion. Today we know Cara Delevingne, a refreshing reminder that the modelling industry does not exist in vain and that if Kate Moss has left a legacy, it still lives on. We describe the industry as “a little less graceful” because it may have lost its meaning over the years due to the technological era where programmes such as Photoshop can make your plain Jane down the road look something like a super model – there’s always a silver lining… It’s good to know that somewhere around the world, modelling agencies always manage to scout young women like Delevingne who are a constant reminder that even as a billion dollar industry that is also infamous for being the height of superficiality and the cause of teenage inhibitions, that modelling is still an appreciated form of art. And those who appreciate it should give credit to the likes of Delevingne, who in turn should give due credit to the likes of Moss for their inspirational and conscious efforts to fill the shoes of icons that came before them; icons that have managed to leave a timeless and unrivalled standard of true beauty. Cara is an English high fashion runway model, actress, socialite and singer who began her journey to fame in 2009, when she signed with Storm Model Management and modelled in Clements Ribeiro and Burberry fashion shows in 2010. In 2011, Delevingne was featured in Burberry’s spring/summer 2011 campaign and later became the face of Burberry’s spring/summer 2012 campaign, shot by Mario Testino alongside actor Eddie Redmayne. As a young girl, she modelled for Cadbury chocolate and is currently the face of Burberry’s Beauty campaign alongside fellow British models Edie Campbell and Jourdan Dunn. The 22 year old multitalented beauty has been on the scene for just over five years and already the masses have dubbed her today’s Kate Moss, who is her senior by 18 years. Moss isn’t only famous for rocking runway trends and making every girl wish that she were a model, she is admired for maintaining her timeless beauty and being the iconic envy for inheriting genes that make her look half her age. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 42 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 43 , E W R E M R E D N A V E C I D N A C , L E D O M South African Declaring gifts for tax purposes can be confusing, especially considering that interpreting the law can be subjective. Everybody makes mistakes, no one is perfect. Little mishaps get shrugged off all the time unless it’s a suspicious R168 million gift. In December 2013, SARS found grounds to launch a tax fraud investigation into local South African model, Candice van der Merwe. The 21-year-old international swimsuit model claimed that an unknown Arab admirer gave her $15.3-million (about R168.3-million) after she caught his eye at a private Seychelles resort. “In 2012, I was contracted through Ice Models to travel to the Seychelles to the Plantation Club on Mahe Island. The Plantation Club is a private resort in the Seychelles which is owned and frequented by some of the richest private individuals in the world,” she stated in her affidavit. “They include multi-US dollar billionaires for whom money is no object. This type of resort is the playground of the super-wealthy where they can relax in total privacy. It is the norm for lavish parties and events to be held. Models from only the trusted agencies are routinely flown in from all over the world to lend a sense of glamour and exclusivity to these events.” “On my first trip to the Seychelles I got on very well with the persons I met at the private resort. While I cannot be certain as to the reasons for this, I suspect that it included the following factors: I have a very healthy lifestyle and I do not smoke at all or drink alcohol other than in negligible quantities on social occasions and I follow a strict exercise regime. I have also been told that I have a very engaging personality.” But SARS doesn’t believe that an “engaging personality” can land anyone such an extravagant gift. Authorities have reason to believe that there was no Arab benefactor and suspect that the gift actually came from her father. The Western Cape High Court agrees with SARS that her claims are ‘far-fetched and implausible’ and subsequently gave the tax man permission to look into the mysterious “gifts” she received. S R A S h it w le b u in tro By Natalie Roscher According to various reports, the real target is her father, Gary van der Merwe who was described in 2004 as “one of the most sought after, high flyer criminals” in Cape Town. It is alleged that Gary is known to have dodged approximately R291 million in taxes over the years. In 2004, when he was originally arrested, authorities seized R1.2 million in cash which he was shipping away in a suitcase. Unfortunately, this does not end with Candice’s dad, court documents revealed that $15.3 million was transferred from the bank Med Sal which is located in Lebanon to Candice’s local Standard Bank account. Shortly after that, Candice was contacted by the V&A waterfront’s dealership, which presented her with a new Audi R8 Spyder at a cost of R2 million. She was informed that this too was a gift. Candice stated that it was during a visit to the Seychelles that “one of the topics of conversation which came up” was cars that she liked. She indicated that her dream car was an Audi R8. Shortly upon her return to South Africa her car was written off in an accident and her cellphone damaged. She discussed the incident with numerous people “including persons whom I have become friendly with while in the Seychelles.” A few days later she received two new cellphones by courier and was contacted by the V&A Waterfront Audi dealership and presented with an Audi R8 Spyder which she was informed by the dealership was registered in her name and had been purchased for her. Following all these extravagant gifts, more was soon to follow. No sooner had she put the keys in the R8’s ignition, when she received a Land Rover Evoque registered in her name valued at around R660 000. According to the respective heads of the Cape Town luxury car dealerships, these vehicles were paid for in cash. Despite the allegations of tax irregularities, Candice is not going down without a fight. She has said that SARS has “devastated” her life. “I have only just turned 21 years old and work as a model. Since September last year my life has been devastated by the draconian actions which SARS has taken against me. I am now to be subjected to an inquiry which I read is allegedly costing R135,000 a day,” Candice was quoted as saying. It isn’t really fair to say who is right, who is wrong or what is ‘far-fetched’ as there are always three sides to a story – yours, theirs and SARS’s. We’ll keep you posted on the outcome. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 46 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 47 Quiz 07 10 01 03 05 08 02 04 06 09 d) Tell anyone who will listen about MPSAmag Model Attitude Quiz To be a successful model you need to have the right look, be the right height and have the right frame – and importantly, have the right attitude. Throwing tantrums, spewing abuse, hurling your cellphone at people’s heads, kicking and spitting at police officers, and assaulting drivers and cameramen might sound like the model thing to do (because Naomi does), it is not. Succeeding in the industry takes patience, discipline and self-confidence, which must also not be mistaken for arrogance. To see if you’re Model Material or the Devil Diva, take our quiz below. You hear that a model with much Your less experience was selected for the job you really wanted. Your reaction is: ) “There is always more audition – hopefully I’ll have better luck next audition.” ) Call your BFF and complain about the outcome of the audition. He/she will help you to vent but you know you will feel better about it afterwards. ) Tell your group of random social media friends that the organisation uses inferior or cheap models and that they don’t deserve you. ) Create a fake Facebook profile and post on the MPSAmag page that the model slept her way into getting the job. a b c d Your agency invites you to do a runway show for your favourite designer on the same day that you have committed to a family event. What do you do? ) Skip this gig. You made prior commitments and you don’t break a promise. ) Tell your agent that you’re available. Your family will understand if you’re two or three hours late for the event. ) “This is my modelling career we’re talking about! Looks will eventually fade but my family will always be around and have a hundred other events.” ) Cancel with your agency the night before the event and tell them that you are too ill to make it. Hopefully they’ll send you get-wellflowers and keep your freebies. best friend is getting more modelling jobs than you are. What do you do? ) Ask him/her what she is doing to succeed in the industry and if he/ she could help review your look and offering to help you land more jobs. ) Spend another R20,000 on a new portfolio, hair, clothes, makeup artist and round of classes. You and your family understand that you need to spend money to make money. ) You don’t have money laying around so you will ask a friend of a friend who once did modelling to point you in the right direction. ) You know that your friend is the queen of sucking up to agency owners and designers and that’s why she keeps getting more jobs than you. It’s time to find a new best friend. a b c d Reverse the roles for a second. You’re getting booked for a lot of great jobs but your friend isn’t. How do you handle the situation? ) I will tell him/her that it’s not as much fun without him/her around and offer my advice to get him/her back on track. Some tweaking might just get him/her back on track to do jobs with me. ) I will remind him/her that you need to spend money to look the part. “Time to go and show for a new look!” ) It’s impossible to do it for someone else so I’ll tell him/her that it’s time to pull themselves toward themselves if they want to make a success out of modelling. ) Maybe he/she is just not cut out for modelling and not everyone can be as successful as I am. Perhaps it’s time to shop for a new best friend. _______________________________________________________________________________________ a a b c d 48 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 b c d A ‘scout’ promises that you will be the next big thing in modelling and advises you to pay R10,000 which will help secure your placement at a big agency. What do you do? ) Tell people that I got scammed and that I’m highly embarrassed about what happened but it might just save someone else the heart ache. ) It’s too traumatic to talk about but I will consider posting an anonymous tip on the internet to warn others about it. ) “Do I look like the modelling mob squad? People can figure it out for themselves.” ) “I learnt my lesson – a business lesson! This is a great way to make money and I could make R10,000 from every sucker that believes me!” a b c d Your agency rejects you for an audition and you decide to ask the owner why you weren’t picked. She responds that you have the potential but your outfit choice, poses and presentation on the day were not what they were looking for. How do you respond? ) Listen intently and focus on the feedback as constructive criticism. You’re adamant that you will work on everything that was mentioned and that the next audition will be yours. ) Listen to what she has to say but start sending your portfolio to a few other agencies to look at because in the back of your mind you feel unappreciated. ) Shrug your shoulders and try a few other agencies, “who will love my look and will fall over their feet to hire me”. a b c what a bitch she is and warn them to not use her agency as she has a few favourites who get all the jobs. anything about your tardiness to not compromise your fee. ) Rush backstage and avoid contact with management. You will toss something together and will fall in line when you’re ready. ) “I’m already late so why bother even showing up? I can always blame it on a dead grandmother.” c The jeans you’re expected to wear at d a fashion show are so low that your privates are almost showing. You’re totally uncomfortable wearing this outfit. What do you do? ) It might be uncomfortable but I’m not really showing anything that I shouldn’t. I was hired to wear the outfit so I will do it professionally. ) Tell the show coordinator that you’re uncomfortable but suggest that you style the outfit with a g-string, making it look as if it’s part of the ensemble. ) Complain to the other models and see if someone is prepared to swap outfits with you – better their private bits showing than yours! ) Call the designer and tell him/her about the design flaws. “Seriously, do you expect me to wear a stripper outfit?” a Another b a c d You’re selected to model a new designer’s clothes at Fashion Week and in print ads but realise that his/ her clothes are aweful to say the least. How do you react? ) You’re busy making a name for yourself so a job is a job. While it’s not your personal style, it will be great exposure for you so you accept the job gratefully and gracefully. ) You need the money so you agree to do a few ads. Perhaps when you get to know the designer better, you will offer some advice on how the styles can be improved. ) Tell the designer that your agency has double booked you but recommend a few other models. Those suckers will take any job that is thrown at them. ) Tell the designer to take some design and sewing classes because nobody in their right mind would be seen dead in his/her latest offering. a b c d Due to matters beyond your control you arrive 15 minutes late to a fashion show you’re hired to walk in. What do you do? ) Apologise profusely and get backstage as soon as possible. As you’re already pre-styled it won’t take long to catch up with the others. If one outfit doesn’t get modelled, you will forego your salary for that particular outfit. ) Do all of the above but don’t say a b model has made some disparaging comments about you. You know of her but don’t know her personally. How do you handle it? ) Get her contact details and ask her in private what the comments were about. Perhaps she was misquoted and the issue is quick and easy to resolve. ) Say nothing. You won’t stoop down to her level but might just tell your friends and family about what she has said. ) “I will make up some ugly truths about her and guess what, my version will be much saucier!” ) Gloves off baby! In addition to making up stories about her, you will leak these titbits to the media, her agency and her fiancé. “Never let the truth stand in the way of a good story!” b c d W hen calculating your scores, remember this questionnaire is purely for fun questionnaire and should not decide your career path going forward! There are no right or wrong answers but you might just realise that a spoiled brat attitude is not going to get you very far in life. Some of the responses might seem farfetched but anyone with experience in the industry will tell you that it’s closer to the truth than you might think. Enjoy! Mostly #A’s: Picture Perfect Adriana Lima step aside, there is a new professional in the house! With your positive attitude, great work ethic and commitment to being and giving your best, we doubt that anyone will have an unkind word to say about you. Watch out though that people don’t see your do-good-ways as a weakness that can be exploited or taken advantage of. If you have the right look to accompany your great attitude, you will make it far in the industry! Mostly #B’s: Model Material It’s natural that someone has an off day or two. Your behaviour is pretty much the norm in the modelling industry. Your great attitude towards work and not taking yourself too seriously, will ensure that you are top of the hiring list. While it’s natural to blow off steam every now and again, watch that it doesn’t become a habit and that you select trustworthy people to rant to. The industry is highly competitive so do not give someone ammo that can be used against you. Mostly #C’s: Tyra(nt) Tramps Bill Gates once said, “I choose a lazy person to do a hard job because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it.” While we’re not saying you’re lazy, we do know that you will try and take every shortcut in the book to get to the top. There is nothing wrong with being ambitious but be careful of trampling on others to get to your goal. Those casualties you’re leaving in your wake will not forget too easily so if you hear the sound of knives sharpening or whispers behind your back, watch out, your time at the top might just be temporary. Mostly #D’s: Devil Diva You’re Paris Hilton, right? With your diva attitude you do not belong in the modelling industry as nobody would want to work with you or hire you – even if you offer your services for free! We get that modelling is all about you and not the brands that you represent, right? Wrong! Take a step back and ask yourself if you really want to be in this service industry being you’re doing a disservice to everyone around you. With your bitchy attitude you might just be meant for something different – think stage and spotlights… Perhaps acting or stripping? _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 49 s l e d o I M rn d o tu l ly wo H Bo rs s ta The clichéd phrase ‘models can’t act’ has been proved wrong over the past few years as many models have demonstrated that they are not just gorgeous to look at off-screen but also boast serious acting prowess onscreen. t has been rumoured that many of the female modelsturned-actresses are so good that the established Bollywood stars feel quite threatened at the prospect of another model joining the film industry. n Ro no han By: S r sche owever, many of these models were first questioned on their foray into Bollywood and their acting skills (or the lack of them) but today, no Bollywood A-list is complete without them. The following seven leading ladies have proved that they can act and, in fact, have a far better success record than some of their established counterparts: 1 . A I S H W A RYA R A I B A C H C H A N Past: Aishwarya Rai won several modelling projects in the 1990’s including one that brought her straight to the American edition of Vogue. After losing out to Sushmita Sen in the Femina Miss India beauty pageant, Aishwarya went on to become Miss World in 1994 and there seemed no stopping thereafter. In 1997, she made her foray into films, first Mani Ratnam’s Tamil multi-starrer Iruvar and then the Hindi film Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya opposite Bobby Deol. The latter saw Rai as a sissy spoilt girl and didn’t appeal to many. 4. KATRINA KAIF Past: Katrina Kaif had modelled for many brands and fashion houses in many countries before she came to India when she was offered a role in Londonbased filmmaker Kaizad Gustad’s Boom, which unfortunately bombed out at the box office. After that, every filmmaker was hesitant to cast Katrina, not just because her acting skills were not great but also because she hardly knew Hindi. Turning Point: However, Katrina managed to bag some roles in films like Sarkar, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya and Humko Deewana Kar Gaye, most of which she got positive reviews for. But it was really in 2007 that things changed for Kat, when all the four films she acted in became box office hits. These included Namastey London, Apne, Partner and Welcome. And as they say, the rest is history. Present: Today, Katrina has a fairly decent command on the language, has done everything from desi item numbers, to bubbly and vivacious roles, not to mention that she has several blockbusters to her credit. 5. CHITRANGDA SINGH Past: This sultry siren did some advertisements and modelling assignments before she was spotted for the film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, in which she packed a powerful performance. Although none of her films have fared particularly well at the box office, Chitrangda has held her own in each of them. Today: Chitrangda Singh is not just known for her arty roles but also for her mainstream performances. Turning Point: After some more flops and criticism, came Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Aish won her first Best Actress award, effectively shutting up all wagging tongues. And since then, there’s been no looking back. Present: Today, she is not just regarded for her looks and acting, but has also been credited for bringing India on the international showbiz map to an extent. 2. PRIYANKA CHOPRA Past: Priyanka entered a few beauty pageants here and there, before her mother entered her name for the Femina Miss India contest, following which she went on to become the fifth Indian-origin Miss World winner. This major win got her film offers and she made her debut in the Tamil film Thamizhan (2002). However, Chopra’s character was seen as lacking in depth and in fact, she was written off in Rediff’s review, which claimed she showed ‘no promise’. Turning Point: In 2003, Priyanka appeared as second female lead in some films 6. DEEPIKA PADUKONE Past: Deepika Padukone had won several ramp competitions and featured in advertisements before she bagged a page on the Kingfisher swimsuit calendar. She got a huge launch in the form of Farah Khan’s film Om Shanti Om opposite Shah Rukh Khan, for which she won awards and acclaim alike. But her successive performances in films like Bachna Ae Haseeno and Chandni Chowk To China failed to impress critics. Present: Just six years into the industry and Deepikaalready has over 20 roles to her credit and more to come, each varying from the other. like The Hero: Love Story of a Spy and Andaaz, which brought her both critical acclaim and awards along with commercial success. She went on to deliver several hits like Fashion, Dostana, Kaminey and Agneepath and of course, Barfi. Present: Today, Priyanka has played (and won awards for) a wily seductress, an ambitious model, a husband-murdering widow and even an autistic girl. 3. BIPASHA BASU Past: Bipasha was advised to enter a modelling pageant by Mehr Jessia Rampal, which she won and eventually led her into modelling assignments abroad. After doing some famous ads like the controversial one for Calida, and some famous indie pop songs like Sonu Nigam’s Tuuu, Bipasha made her debut in the thriller Ajnabee opposite Akshay Kumar. Unlike the others, Bipasha seemed to fit the bill in the first go when she won the Best Female Debut award. Bips went to win more critical acclaim for her performances in Raaz and Jism, both of which were called ‘show-stealers’. Present: She has and continues to helm several female-centric performances. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 50 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 7. ANUSHKA SHARMA Past: Anushka Sharma walked the ramp for designers and featured in advertisements before she was selected for her debut. Like Deepika, Anushka too, got a huge kick start to her career when she starred opposite SRK in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. She executed her role well and won praise for it but her next film Badmaash Company didn’t do wonders. Turning Point: It was Maneesh Sharma’s huge hit Band Baaja Baraat that shot Anushka into the limelight with her spirited performance in the film, which even won her some Best Actress awards. Present: Anushka is one of the most-highly demanded actresses who features in high profile films. _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 51 Modelling Check List Extras Makeup Clothing Hair Grooming DESTINATION 62 TYPE OF EVENT ORGANISER’S CELL NUMBER LOCAL WEATHER Nail file, clippers & tweezers Feminine products Clean nails free from polish Nail polish remover Extra false nails & glue Cotton swabs & balls Ear buds Facecloth & loofah Deodorant (clear) Perfume Talcum powder Body wash Breath mints Toothpicks & floss Toothbrush Tooth paste Sunscreen Razor & shaving cream Body lotion Spray on tan Brush Clean hair & dry shampoo Bobby pins Hairspray/mousse/gel Teasing comb Curling/straightening iron Hair dryer Roller clips Ponytail holders Clips Hairnet Shower cap Nude strapless bra & thong Black strapless bra & thong Nude heels Black heels & pumps Wear loose fitting clothes Loose fitting sweat pants Loose fitting T-shirt White ankle socks Black leggings Black sheer stockings Nude sheer stockings Black opaque tights Bathrobe Props i.e. hats & scarves Jewellery & accessories Garment bags Makeup Makeup remover Cosmetic brushes Cosmetic sponges Fake lashes Acne treatment Facial wipes Facial cleanser Toner Moisturiser Primer Finishing spray Sunglasses Camera with batteries Emergency cash Gel shoe insoles Pain killers i.e. Panado Cell phone & charger iPod & iPad charger Gift for host Towels Hand held mirror Eye drops Snacks, water & straw Pen & notebook Safety pins Plasters (various sizes) Two & three-pin plugs Insect repellent Double sided tape Directions / Address Paperwork i.e. contacts Good attitude Professionalism Sense of personality Be well groomed A smile Clear skin Toned body Be yourself www.MPSAmag.com GREENYourself Eco-Friendly Cosmetics verses Traditional Cosmetics O n a daily basis we see our world being destroyed by us, by pollutants which cause a sickening amount of diseases, vast amounts of animals being killed, the destruction of animal habitats and natural vegetation, and most importantly, the devastation of our one and only planet. 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Each class combines Pilates, plyometrics and isometric movements with constant simulated drumming to sculpt muscle and torch up to 900 calories in 45 minutes. Don’t worry if you don’t have much rhythm or an ear for music, the routines are simple to follow and set to calibrated songs so you will get it quite easily. 2: Animal Flow While still a relatively new concept, Animal Flow training is available throughout South Africa. Designed by Mike Fitch, Animal Flow taps into your primal instincts to get you moving your body in ways you’ve never imagined before. The series of functional bodyweight movements fuse gymnastics, acrobatics, Parkour, capoeira, and breakdancing, all while staying low to the ground (picture a lioness stalking her prey). Don’t be fooled into thinking that this is a playful class, you will be working out numerous muscles simultaneously and you’ll be guaranteed a sweatdrenched-workout. Find it: While Pound is not freely available at local gyms yet, look for it on DVD or find information at www. poundfit.com to do it in the comfort of your own home. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 60 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 3: Groove If you’d love to dance but fear being mocked for a lack of rhythm or being unable to copy complicated movements, fear no more! Groove, a revolutionary dance workout designed by Misty Tripoli, combines powerful music with freestyle dancing. Instead of imitating a set choreography, dancers are encouraged to move freely to their own beat in whichever format they feel fit. “Since every body is unique, there shouldn’t be a one-size-fits all workout either,” Tripoli says. The dynamic class still delivers plenty of cardio—there’s no way you’ll be standing still—so just get out there and shake your thing. There is no “wrong” way in Groove!” If you’re unable to find a “class” at your favourite gym, buy a DVD and Groove away at home! 6: Zumba Step If you’re already a Zumba 4: Ropes Gone Wild Swinging a rope around or waving it up and down might sound simple but try doing it with the Art of Strength’s signature weighted ropes. Relying on the “art of undulation” or creating a ripple-like wave using your body and the rope, will ensure that you work every muscle in your body, especially your core. You will also benefit from a cardiovascular workout, improve coordination and increase metabolic endurance. A further bonus is that Ropes Gone Wild is an effective, low impact workout ideal for newbies, injured athletes to pro-athletes. Find it at select gyms, CrossFit boxes, and on DVD. founder, Paul Katami, this fast-paced, home DVD fitness programme is based on one-minute exercise bursts. This comprehensive, intelligent, and dynamic workout offers over 140 exercises designed to increase our strength, agility and flexibility. One minute bursts will provide you with intense cardiovascular and full body strength exercises every 4 minutes. The exercises are basic i.e. push-ups, lunges, and burpees, but will ensure optimal effort and results. Even though it sounds easy, this workout is definitely not for the faint of heart. fanatic, Zumba Step is going to take your cardio workout to the next level. Combining the Zumba dance-craze with heart-pumping aerobic-stepcardio, it provides extreme body sculpting benefits, with a particular focus on the lower-body. You can expect amazing results, while feeling the burn in targeted areas like the glutes, thighs and legs. It’s literally a fabulous way to dance your bum into shape! Zumba Step offers a balance of traditional fitness (30 percent), dance (40 percent) and step aerobic moves (30 percent). With Zumba Step, you’ll say burn loads of calories and strengthen your legs and glutes while moving to the addicting rhythms of Latin music. Find it on DVD at katami4x4.com. Find it at gyms, independent 5: Katami Named after its studios, or on DVD. _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 61 A HOW CCURATE IS OUR SS ? Y TNE ITOR FI ON M zel b ie yL oux R e l S pring has sprung and this season sees an influx of gym goers who have awakened to start working for those beach bodies. What would a refreshed workout approach be without the needed gadgets and gizmos to keep things interesting and aid them in their quest? W hile fitness fashions may come and go, one gadget that has proven more than useful when exercising has to be the fitness rate monitor. This fitness accessor y helps to measure anything from your heart rate to calories burned, steps climbed and distance travelled; giving you great insight into your progress. T he question remains however, how accurate are these monitors and can we really base our achievements on the digits that they depict? F irstly, let’s take a look at how the monitor actually works. M onitors on the market commonly make use of light to measure your pulse. The device shines a light into a blood vessel in your wrist, which then detects the changes in blood volume that happens ever y time your heart pumps blood through your body. There are sensors in the device that pick up how much light your blood reflects back to the device and this will determine the rate of exercise. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 62 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 most would only sufficiently work when you are doing cardiovascular exercise (such as running or cycling). Simply put, strength and muscle building exercises would not yield ver y accurate results. B ut are they accurate? A s these monitors need to shine light into a blood vessel it would mean that the monitor would have to be in the right position all the time for optimum results. Some of the wrist straps tend to move and then the data could be lost. W rist based monitors are fine for the casual user who just wants to know what his/ her resting heart rate is, but none of the manufacturers claim that these devices are accurate for extreme athletes, and that these devices should not be used for medical purposes. It might be better to use a chest strap or the good old finger to the wrist method to get an accurate heart rate count to evaluate your overall fitness while you are moving. T hese monitors appear to be the most accurate during moderate-intensity exercise, with low- and high-intensity exercise producing less accurate measurements. Most of the monitors only measure your heart rate while you are moving, which means that W hile heart rate monitors could work well to measure, well, the heart rate, you should remember that heart rate isn’t always the best way to determine energy expenditure and that some monitors have a tendency to overestimate the amount of calories burned. To ensure effectiveness, it is always advisable to choose reputable brands that have a proven track record. Brands like Polar are definitely worth a tr y. A ll in all the fitness rate monitor, if used correctly, can be a great addition to your workout routine to improve on y our progress and fine tune each workout session, but don’t allow it to become the defining factor in whether you had a good workout or not. _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 63 Eat breakfast And how is that losing weight How to lose weight unintentionally The best fashion statement is a fit healthy body. How many times have you seen celebrities have numerous fashion missteps on the red carpet but still manage to look like a million dollars? SJP could wear a potato sack and make it look hot! Nobody will dare to forget Halle Berry’s orange bikini in 007, she looked so hot that you could catch a tan standing next to her! Truth is, it wasn’t the bikini that left the mark, an orange bikini is an orange bikini is an orange bikini, it’s her devastatingly gorgeous physique that made the statement! Now that it’s almost summer we all want to look bikini ready but how will we achieve this when we’re so caught up in 2014’s everyday madness? Kickback, relax, grab yourself a drink because MPSAmag has come up with ways in which you can lose weight -- unintentionally! Work the staircase! Headed to work? Before you enter through the doors, be prepared for a good staircase workout. Forget about those awkward personal-space-infringements in the lifts. Taking the stairs may seem like physique suicide at first but remember, walking up the stairs builds muscle, which plays an important role in fat loss. The stairs work your quads, hamstrings, glutes, hip flexors and calves all in one workout. Although stairs only build your leg muscles, you will lose belly fat efficiently because you’re working some of the largest muscles in your body. And if you want this trick to work better and show off legs like Heidi Klum’s, do it in heels! Get your dance on! Regina is a 24 year old final year Actuarial Science student at the University of Cape Town. Many of her fellow classmates have dubbed her UCT’s ultimate wet blanket because she often turns down invitations to the weekend socials as they don’t interest her. Well, just between, you and Regina, she hates attending these socials because she’s been told that she’s the world’s worst dancer. So to salvage the matter, she has a quick 15 minute dancing session before she heads off to the socials to prepare her for dance floor moments. Regina has been doing this for a good three months now and not only has she sharpened her dancing skills, it has also assisted in building her self-esteem. But what she didn’t realise too is that ever since she’s been doing this, she has lost 9kgs in three months! Try it out! Fitness DVDs that incorporate samba, tango, kick-boxing and all other hip dance genres seem exciting when you see the infomercials on TV because it’s… ON TV! But the reality is that when you’re home alone and you need to get your fitness grove on, you lose momentum looking at the dance instructor’s impeccably chiselled abs because you know that looking that way will take forever and a day. These routines may seem exciting but they are routines after all. unintentionally? We’re well aware that many of you skip meals because you have a misconception that not eating meals will mean that you take in less calories which means you will weigh less in the future. Sorry to burst your health bubble but skipping breakfast slows down your metabolism. Maintaining a good metabolism is an important part of long term weight loss. After a night without eating, your body is in a mild fasting state, as it would be if no food was available. If you don’t eat until lunch time, that can be up to 18 hours without food. For the entire morning, instead of working at peak rates and burning off more calories, your body will be trying to conserve everything it can. Eating a healthy breakfast will speed up your metabolism and make it work harder. So wake up slightly earlier and fix yourself a full breakfast with all the nutrition you need. Remember that people with speedy metabolisms don’t pick up weight easily and find it a lot easier to keep their weight down. Is that enough motivation for you? It should be. Chew your weight off! Those of you who have an obsession with oral hygiene, mouth washes, mint sprays and constant flossing might not realise that chewing gum can help you shed some weight. Research from the University of Rhode Island showed that people who chewed gum consumed 68 fewer calories at lunch and did not compensate by eating later in the day. Chewing gum also helped the study participants satisfy their cravings and resist fattening treats. And there’s more: gum chewers actually burned about 5% more calories than non-gum chewers. So while you’re sitting in traffic, get your gums working and pop some chewing gum while you wait to escape bumper to bumper madness. It’s not that we’re saying you should rely solely on these tricks to get your dream physique, adding a few simple exercise routines such as power walking and some spring time yoga can make a for a kick-ass stress free weight loss routine. And if dashing up those stairs still feels like a tall order to you, remember that it was probably part of Halle Berry’s contract to get that 007 impeccable body. You have it easy so… get cracking! Grab your highest pair of heels, wear your best underwear and dance in front of the mirror like you’re shooting a Beyoncé music video. Time flies when you’re having fun. You’d be surprised how many calories you could burn not twerking but attempting to do so! _______________________________________________________________________________________ 64 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 By Baradi Moletsane _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 65 All About Abs _______________________________________________________________________________________ 66 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 Getting your abs in tip top shape Whether you’re looking to cut some abs, add to your six-pack or already look like abs-tastic hottie, Stephen Amell, we’ve got some tips and tricks to helping you get the look you want. BEGINNER TRAINING: Lunge Twist • Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, elbows bent 90 degrees by hips. • Lunge forward with right leg and rotate torso and arms to right. • Rotate back to centre as you quickly push off right foot to return to start. • Do 16 reps, alternating sides. Step Hop • Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, hands on hips. • Step forward with right foot, then lift left knee to hip level as you hop straight up on right leg. • Land with feet together. • Do 16 reps, alternating sides. • Land with feet together, hands on hips. • Do 20 reps, alternating sides. Discus Throw • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms extended out to sides at shoulder level. • Lunge to right with right leg, rotating torso to right. • Quickly shift weight to left leg, bend knee, and push off left foot to hop up as you turn to left and swing right arm across body (as if throwing a discus). • Do 10 reps. Switch sides; repeat. ADVANCED TRAINING: Jump Lunge • Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, arms extended overhead. • Lunge forward with left leg, bending both knees 90 degrees. • Jump straight up, switching legs in mid-air, so that you land in a lunge with right leg in front. • Do 12 reps, alternating sides. Shot Put • Stand with feet hip-width apart, right elbow bent with hand by ear, left arm out at shoulder level. • Lunge to right with right leg; rotate torso to right. • Push off right foot to stand, pivoting to left. • Extend right arm diagonally (as if throwing a shot put ball). • Do 16 reps, alternating sides. INTERMEDIATE TRAINING: Squat Jump • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, hands by sides. • Squat, keeping knees behind toes, then jump straight up, lifting arms overhead. • Land in a squat with arms overhead. • Lower arms by sides. • Do 12 reps. Hammer Hoist Lunge Reach • Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, arms by sides. • Lunge forward with left leg, bending both knees 90 degrees, and reach arms toward floor. • Explosively push off left leg to return to starting position and lift arms straight overhead. • Do 8 reps. Switch sides; repeat. • Stand with feet slightly more than shoulderwidth apart, hands clasped together in front of thighs. • Squat, keeping knees behind toes, and reach arms slightly back between legs. • Jump straight up, bringing arms overhead (as if hoisting a heavy mallet). • Land in starting position. • Do 12 reps. Hands-Up Hop • Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, hands on hips. • Step forward with left foot and simultaneously lift right knee to hip level as you hop straight up on left leg and extend arms overhead. _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 67 The real reasons why you don’t have six pack abs Do you struggle in getting your abs into perfect condition? Do you gym, but are never happy with the end result? Perhaps you’re unintentionally making a few mistakes while exercising that are keeping your abs at bay. Mistake 1: Only doing crunches and sit-ups to get a six pack A six pack will not be achieved when you are doing only traditional ab exercises like crunches and sit-ups. In fact, by solely focusing on exercises that only target your abs won’t get you the six pack you want either! Don’t waste your time - you have to get rid of that stubborn layer of belly fat that’s hiding beneath them. And unfortunately guys, that means you need to take your diet into account as well. Mistake 2: Doing isolated exercises Bicep curls and triceps kick-backs will not get you any significant results either. These muscle moves simply don’t stimulate the muscle fibre to build lean muscle or expend enough energy to maximise the calorie burn. You need to perform exercises that stimulate as many muscles and expend as much energy as possible to build lean muscle while burning fat so you can get some serious definition. Mistake 3: Doing long bouts of cardio There is a right and a wrong way to do your cardio workouts. If you have been pounding the pavement or treadmill with nothing to show for it except the sore joints and a pair of worn out shoes, you may as well know that it takes a lot of effort and you get very minimal results. Mistake 4: Working out with machines A gym and fancy machines may look like high-end, but when it comes to helping you rip your abs into shape, the only thing they are good for is to sit down while you tie your shoes or when you want to catch your breath! Machines restrict your range of motion in a workout and they also limit your ability to fully activate all the muscle fibres you are wanting to target. Mistake 5: Repeating the same workouts By repeating your workouts over and over, you are stopping your body from getting results because your body gets used to what you are doing and so your workout results will plateau. Your body has an amazing ability to adapt quickly and when it does, that’s when you start to make progress. You need to switch things up a bit to keep seeing progress. Mistake 6: Doing long workouts Faster and better results do not necessarily equal longer, more strenuous workouts. You don’t need to slave away at the gym, doing the same long workouts every day. Don’t expect different results when all you’re doing is repeating the same thing for longer periods of time. Want to get into shape the right way? Then turn over and read through our beginner, intermediate and advanced guide to getting the six pack of your dreams. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 68 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 69 How I got into training I wanted to start training at the age of 16 as school sports just did not interest me. My brother-in-law purchased a gym contract as a Christmas present as my parents refused to. My dad said I would only use it for 6 months and never go again… It is now 14 years later. How I got into In addition, I assist athletes in posing routines for various federations and shows and am also the brand ambassador for Inthebox – a unique service for people who take their health and fitness seriously. This service allows people to customise their fitness supplement, accessories, magazines and other product needs into one box, order this online and get this delivered to their doorstep. I am also part of The Mad Scientist team of athletes – a group of selective athletes who include some of the biggest names in fitness and bodybuilding. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 70 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 T he Roc ket WBFF Pro About me Professionally, I work as a qualified chartered accountant and an audit manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the largest audit firms in the world. I am also a qualified fitness instructor and teach bums & tums, body condition and combo/boot camp classes as a hobby. I have a member following of approximately 60 and am in the top five best class attendance instructors for Virgin Active in the country. VAN DUUREN 'My nickname (Pocket Rocket) came about due to my spunk and lust for life and fitness. ANTONETTE bodybuilding and fitness I was in my last year of articles for my CA qualification, 2008, when I decided I want to further my fitness career. I signed up for a course, studied parttime and received my qualification within six months. This qualification expanded my knowledge on training and dieting immensely and I therefore started training smarter and eating healthier. Shortly thereafter, I was approached by a guy in gym who asked me if I have ever considered body building. My immediate response was that I don’t want to look like a man! Lol! He then invited me to a show and after seeing how wrong my perception was of body building and how good the girls looked on stage I was immediately hooked. I wanted to see what I could do with my body and how I can improve my own health. How long I have been competing and entering competitions I entered my first competition, Fame Fitness, in 2010 and have entered six other comps after that. My two last competitions were WBFF South Africa in July 2013 where I was the first winner of the diva fitness model short class division and obtained my Pro card; and I entered WBFF Worlds in August 2013. What are your short term goals and long term goals in this sport? Short term: Enter WBFF Worlds in August 2015 and place in top 10 Long term: Obtain a top 3 placing in WBFF Worlds I also want to become a well-known face in the industry and a name associated with health and fitness. My fan base has already grown tremendously on Facebook and Instagram since winning WBFF SA. A typical day in my life A typical day starts with dragging myself out of bed at 4:45 am and having my much needed cup of coffee before heading off to gym. My training program is divided into a six-day schedule: two leg days, two upper body days and two cardio/ instructing days. I train for 60 – 90 minutes per day and believe that this is sufficient time to obtain a good quality workout in order to improve or maintain your physique. After gym, my work day starts and this ranges between 8 to 12 hours a day. Thereafter, it is home time where dinner, as well as the next day’s meals are planned. This is the most important part of the day because if you fail to plan you plan to fail… Daily pre-contest eating plan •Oats in the morning •Whey protein shake mid-morning •Chicken/biltong/tuna salad or chicken fillets/fish with veggies for lunch (veggies will include sweet potato for carbs) •Rice cakes with 2 teaspoons peanut butter or half cup of raw, unsalted nuts for mid-afternoon snack •Chicken/fish/steak with veggies (no carbs) for dinner •Pure protein shake before bed time How often do you have cheat days and what do those meals consist of? When I train for competitions I do not have cheat meals for 8 weeks before competition. For the remaining part of the year I will have one cheat meal a week which is usually on a Saturday or Sunday. Cheat meals usually include pizza, pasta, burgers followed by ice cream, cake or anything chocolate. What I do when I am not training for shows I am a fitness instructor (as a hobby) and instruct classes 2 – 3 times a week. I also recently started entering Warrior Race and will continue entering similar competitions in future when not competing. I still go to gym every day even when not training for shows as this is my passion! Local and international athletes who inspire me Local: Louise van der Nat – not only is she in incredible shape; she is an inspiration. When I watch her training at gym my mind switches to overdrive _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 71 as she is such a motivation! On stage, she is unbeatable!! International: Shannon Leroux – She has perfect hair, skin, body… and have you seen her bum? ‘nough said… Favourite exercises Current sponsors Nike Eyewear, Inthebox, Roxoloxy Clothing. Placecol My brand I love doing upper body exercises; the numb feeling after a hectic arm workout is addictive! My nickname (Pocket Rocket) came about due to my spunk and lust for life and fitness. It was then shortened to Rocket to add a personal touch to it. Impressive lifts Other past achievements Most impressive lifts: 300 kg leg press, 240 kg donkey calf raise Featured in Muscle Evolution (2-page profile) and Fitness magazines in 2013 Weekly training regime 1st placing – WPF in 2011 •Tuesday: Cardio and Instructing Day 2nd placing – Fame Fitness in 2010 •Monday: Biceps, Triceps •Wednesday: Shoulders, Back •Thursday: Leg day – Quads, Hamstring •Friday: Calves, Abs •Saturday: Cardio and Instructing Day 4th placing – Muscle Evolution Millennium Gold Plate in 2011 Ellis Park dancer and Gauteng Lions Rugby cheerleader from 2007 to 2011 What I love about my training program is the variety. I create my own workouts and rotate them every week to stay interested and motivated. I push myself to the limit with nearly every workout. I lift as much weight as I possibly can, with proper form. Top student in my year in Group Exercise Science course studied at Institute for Fitness Professionals (IFP) in 2008 Social media platforms Facebook – Personal page 5,000 friends; 125 followers; Antonette van Duuren Facebook – Fan page 1,395 likes; The Rocket WBFF Pro Twitter 278 followers; @avanduuren001 Instagram 1,464 followers; therocketwbffpro www.youtube.com/ atch?v=1qmohuYKVRk Social media plays a very important role; you need to promote yourself in order to make an impression. Once you see results, it will become an addiction. And I believe that you have to reward yourself when those results show or a goal is reached. And not in the form of food… Buy a new pair of gym pants or training shoes as a reward. Lastly, and most importantly, you need to stay humble and true to yourself. If you go into this game with only fame and fortune in mind, you will fail to inspire and motivate others. Famous personal quote Fuel your fitness! If you could change anything about your participation in this industry, what would it be and why? I would like to be able to train girls for shows and help them reach their goals by assisting them with my knowledge. I would also like to share my tips and tricks in a major magazine by means of a short blog or article. {Fuel your fitness!} •Sunday: Leg day – Quads, Hastring, Calves YouTube weights and cardio on a daily basis and every day should be challenging in order to improve your physique. Co-founder of Gauteng Lions Rugby cheerleading squad in 2007 RugbyFanz Cheerleader of the Day in 2007 Personal advice given to other women that would like to work towards having a great physique 1) Persistence is key. There is no quick fix in obtaining long-term, sustainable, healthy results. 2) Set realistic goals and make them visible. Write it down on paper and stick it on your fridge, in your office, etc. to remind you what it is you are working towards. 3) Eating plans should consist of 5 – 6 satisfying, yet healthy, meals. At no point should you be starving your body from fuel. 4) Training should consist of a combination of _______________________________________________________________________________________ 72 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 What in your opinion makes a successful fitness model? You have to be in good shape throughout the year; this is tough, but more people look up to you than you realise. How much mind-power is required to succeed in transforming one's body? Mind-power is the most important factor in reaching your goals and only you can control your mind. Coupled with that, you need the support of friends and loved-ones as well to keep your mind positive and motivated. What motivates you? I like seeing change. I like seeing results. It becomes an addiction. I mostly motivate myself as I have a passion for the sport, however, I also keep photos of top fitness models, Jen Jewell, Andreia Brazier, Bella Falconi, etc. on my phone and as screen savers to remind me who I am up against at Worlds. If you could change anything about yourself, what it would be and why? I wouldn’t change a thing! I have teenage skin at the age of 30, I have short, bulky legs and like every other girl I have those naughty little dents on my bum which we all hate. But I accept my flaws and believe they make me who I am. I believe that every person should be the best YOU! Vital Stats.................. What keeps you Name: Age: 30 My fat burners lol Lives: Bryanston What is one personal Trains:Virgin Active Roodepoort (group exercise Coffee Pre-contest weight: up at night? indulgence you cannot do without? What legacy would you like to be remembered for? Being able to inspire people to better themselves and also showing women that you can be a successful business woman and still look great! Antonette van Duuren instructor here) and Virgin Active Bryanston 49 – 51 kg Competition Category: Fitness Competing since: 2010 Most notable show appearance and placing: - WBFF – 1st place in diva fitness model short class + Pro card awarded - WBFF Worlds – placing unknown as only top 10 was announced _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 73 BAOBAB OIL A Natural Choice Exclusive MPSAmag.com Readers offer: only R1,000 for 3-outfit portfolio shoot! T&C apply for Miss Earth Miss Earth South Africa is proud to announce their endorsement of Baobab Oil, a product manufactured by EcoProducts, based in Limpopo. 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Baobab Oil is a beautiful enriching product, with natural benefits and organically certified. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 74 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 smile@dawidroux.com I +27 (0) 71 889 4664 I www.dawidroux.com BEAUTYTips and secrets from around the world While the standards for beauty are different around the world, none can deny that beauty remains a universal element that most, if not all of us, strive to capture for as long as we possibly can - without too much trouble. The quest for beauty is an ever enduring one – with hints, tips, tools and secrets to maximise its appeal available nearly everywhere. Yet even with this ease of accessibility there are some countries that are able to get it right without any hassle – as if it comes naturally to them. 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In the business of EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE MPSAmag.com MPSAmag.com readers offer for offer for October: June: Pageant Pageant make up make-up for only for only R750.00 R750.00 T&C T&Capply apply Mariska Beukes Freelance make-up artist beukes.mariska2@gmail.com 074 119 8052 Talita Grobler Hairstylist talitagrobler@gmail.com 076 346 5076 [ ] PINKDRIVE HELPING SOUTH AFRICANS WIN the good fight against breast cancer By Thami Mthembu W ith October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, millions of South Africans from all walks of life will participate in events to show their support and raise awareness of the disease. This is because, although people are aware and affected in one form or another by breast cancer, many are oblivious to how they can both prevent and assist in fighting the disease. Other prominent forms of cancer include cervical cancer, which is the second most common cancer among South African women, with 1 in every 42 women prone to getting it*. Having regular pap smears can detect abnormal cells in the cervix (mouth of the womb), that could develop into Cervical Cancer. [ Breast Cancer is the most common cancer affecting South African women and It is reported that 1 in 35 women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer*. Although many breast lumps turn out to be harmless, it is important for women to do monthly breast self-examinations and to go for regular clinical breast checks to rule out the possibility of developing breast cancer. Although a rarer disease for men, it is still encouraged that men also do breast self-examinations for early detection of breast cancer. Less than 1% of all breast cancers occur in men and in 2014, about 2,360 men are expected to be diagnosed with the disease. For men, the lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer is about 1 in 1,000**. mammography units and a fleet of educational vehicles deployed throughout the country, broadcasting the important message that early detection saves lives. These dedicated vehicles take the message to semi-urban and urban areas, providing life-saving information about cancer, demonstrating breast self-examination and conducting the such as the PinkDrive, an educational and fundraising NGO which is fast becoming one of South Africa’s best-loved community initiatives, are proudly serving women at grass roots level where this battle rages most strongly. PinkDrive is making real headway in raising cancer awareness in local communities and continues to build on its past successes with new and effective weapons of cancer prevention warfare. An exciting example of this is the introduction of two mobile [ Globally, cancer support comes from big names such as George many families who haven’t been affected by it in some way, and mine is no exception. “The good news is that more women than ever before are surviving breast cancer thanks to the work of Cancer Research UK, so make sure you show them ] more women than ever before are surviving breast cancer Organisations initiatives across the world, Nicole Flint, Miss South Africa 2009 adds her voice as support to the PinkDrive, “Remember this – life will throw many obstacles at you but God will give you the hope and strength to fight and overcome.” all-important physical examination that ensures early detection. PinkDrive’s targeted approach is genuinely addressing this critical social issue. Its projects are participatory, capacity building and have measurable impact. To date, it has provided 4,464 free mammograms, conducted 41,759 clinical breast examinations in community areas and disseminated 45,000 copies of educational materials. With a host of celebrities supporting breast cancer awareness Lucas, the creator of Star Wars and the Indiana Jones franchises is reportedly a huge supporter of breast cancer research. While it is widely rumoured that he has received treatment for breast cancer, it cannot be confirmed. Tough guy actor Liam Neeson also lends his voice in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK which means there aren’t your support this Breast Cancer Awareness Month,”said Neeson who modelled pink handbags for Cancer Research UK. Hollywood actor and celebrity, Rob Lowe lost his mother to breast cancer, and his grandmother and great-grandmother also suffered from the disease. In 2000 he became the first male spokesperson for the annual Lee National Denim Day fundraiser, which has raised more than $83 million in the fight against breast cancer. You don’t have to be a celebrity to add your voice of support as there are many ways you can support those affected by breast cancer. You can volunteer to help educate women about breast cancer, or partner with a recognised charity such as PinkDrive, or get involved with friends and family to start or join a fundraiser. ] Breast cancer is a formidable foe, but when ordinary South Africans put their different strengths together, there is every chance of defeating it. Notes *National Cancer Research, 2007 **American Cancer Society W hat’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “Bay Watch Babe?” Pamela Anderson, right? Or rather… Pamela and her Andersons! Yes, we’re referring to her twins, her noticeably noticeable signature assets. Let’s admit, even if you’re not a great fan of supersized milkshake, every girl dreams of an impeccable and perky bosom and we’ve made peace with the fact that there aren’t exercises that can make your bust perky because breasts do not have muscle. And this is why women today opt to go for breast implants. Word on the street is that breast implants are not so pocket friendly. However, they’re not too expensive either… It’s tempting if you earn more than the average working person but the reality is they could be detrimental to your body. So, what exactly are the health risks associated with breast implants? reaction to postoperative bleeding. Late post-operative bleeding after 6 months or more can cause fluid accumulation as well as incision-site breakdown (wound infection). Although the chances of having complications are not often likely, it is important for women to have knowledge of the fact that it is possible. Ursula, a 26 year model from Port Shepstone was stoked when she was approached by a well-known international modelling agency. After participating in fashion and modelling shows in and around Dubai for two years, she decided to reward herself with breast implants for her 28th birthday. If you’re considering breast implants, “I clearly recall the day I decided you might wonder how to choose between saline-filled and siliconefilled implants. Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water, they’re inserted empty, and then filled once they’re in place. These implants are available to women who are 18 years and older and to women of any age for breast reconstruction. Silicone implants are pre-filled with Health risks associated with breast implants _______________________________________________________________________________________ 84 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 silicone gel and have a thick, sticky fluid that closely mimics the feel of human fat. Most women feel that silicone breast implants look and feel more like natural like breast tissue and this is why women opt for these surgical implants. Silicone breast implants are available to women who are 22 years and older and to women of any age for breast reconstruction. The surgical emplacement of breast implants, either for breast reconstruction or for aesthetic purposes have the same health risks common to surgery, like an adverse that I would save up money to get breast implants. I was at a fitting room in one of the retail stores in the city and I hated how many of the tops I tried on were an ill-fit. I was excited and nervous at the same time to go for breast augmentation. Three days after my birthday, I went under the knife and got it over and done with after being reluctant for a good two weeks. I couldn’t wait to get home and show off my new implants to all my friends who envied me but needless to say, a month later none of my friends got to see them. A few weeks after the surgery I had implant leakage, I spent my Christmas in hospital, devastated and upset because I had to have one of the implants replaced.” Leaking silicone gel isn’t thought to cause systemic or long-term health problems such as breast cancer, reproductive problems or connective tissue disease such as rheumatoid arthritis. Still, a ruptured silicone breast implant might eventually cause breast pain or changes in the contour or shape of the breast and in some rare cases, an infection. If a leakage occurs, the doctor will likely recommend surgical removal. Complications to breast augmentation include breast pain, altered sensation, impeded breast-feeding function, visible wrinkling, asymmetry, thinning of the breast tissue, and symmastia, the “bread loafing” of the bust that interrupts the natural plane between the breasts. The reality of breast augmentation is that even if your surgeon is known for successful and reliable surgeries, accidents may occur. Ursula spent a great amount of money at a wellknown and trusted surgeon, obviously not anticipating something of this nature. There are specific treatments for the complications of indwelling breast implants. Complications and re-operations related to the implantation surgery, and to tissue expanders (implant placeholders during surgery) can also cause unfavourable scarring in approximately 6 – 7% of the patients who have had breast implants. After being educated on the procedure behind breast implants as well as the health risks, many women change their minds about it. What women need to remember is that just like any other surgical procedure, breast augmentation could go wrong. This is not to say that one shouldn’t think about undergoing the surgery. However, it is imperative to bear in mind that although doctors will do anything to make sure the procedure is done to perfection, all surgeries can be a threat to your physical well-being. that are specific By Baradi Moletsane _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 85 1. HOW & WHY to give a self breast examination S tand topless in front of a mirror and inspect both breasts. At first glance, see if you spot anything unusual such as discharge from nipples, puckering, dimpling or scaling of the skin. The following two steps will help you to notice any other changes in the shape, contour or size of your breasts. You should be able to feel your chest muscles tighten while doing these steps. 2. If colour had to define a month, February would be red to signify Valentine’s Day and December’s colours would undoubtedly be red, green and white, which traditionally represent Christmas. While October doesn’t have a traditional holiday that has been celebrated for centuries to dictate a preconceived colour, one thing is for sure, this month is undeniably pink. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the global focus turns pink. Countries, governments, health organisations, companies, communities, the media, men and women all over the world join hands for this annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While a lot of progress has been made and global awareness has been created, we’re still a long way from remembering that breast cancer does not only affect its sufferers once a year. Until we understand that self-breast examinations need to form part of our monthly routines, breast cancer will remain the most common cancer affecting 1 in every 35 women in South Africa. While many breast lumps are considered harmless, they should all be checked as early detection could save your life. C lasp your hands tightly behind your head, press your hands forward and watch yourself closely in the mirror. 3. N women prefer doing steps 4 and 5 in the shower as it’s easier for fingers to glide over soapy skin, making it easier to concentrate on the breast texture. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 86 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 R aise your left arm and using the fingers of your right hand, explore your left breast firmly, carefully and thoroughly. Beginning at the outer edge, just under your arm, move your fingers in small circular movement slowly around the breast. Gradually work your way towards the nipple, covering the entire breast. Pay particular attention to the area between the breast and the armpit and feel for any unusual lumps under the skin. Repeat the exam on your right breast, using your left hand. 5. G ently squeeze each nipple and look for a discharge. 6. ext, place your hands firmly on your hips, bend slightly forward as you pull your shoulders and elbows towards the mirror. Some 4. S teps 4 and 5 should be repeated lying down. Lie flat on your back, right arm over your head with a pillow or a folded towel under your left shoulder. This position flattens the breast and makes it easier to examine. Use the same circular motions described above. Repeat on your right breast. _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 87 price, qualities and benefits when making a choice. Yet another important factor that impacts our buying behaviour, without us even knowing it most of the time, is appearance, and more specifically colour. managing these powerful aspects that make us human in order for them to make us view their products in a certain light. a more powerful tool in marketing than colour. It has the ability to transform something as ‘simple’ as packaging into something that creates an emotional experience that can instantly stimulate desire, secure trust and make a connection with a customer on a very deep level. Yes, colour psychology plays a major role in the way we perceive a product, and is something that should never be underestimated. following meaning across different countries: Colour psychology is an interesting topic, one that Iwhether n the business of selling products to customers – goes deeper than just appearance. It even considers the it be make up, shoes or even apples - nothing is culture of the target market. Pink for instance, has the Isubconscious nterestingly, research reveals that people make a judgment about a person, environment, or product within 90 seconds of initial viewing and that between 62% and 90% of that assessment is based on colour alone. Colour even increases brand recognition by up to 80 percent, proving that it plays a major role in a customer’s experience of a brand. Here are some visuals to prove the point. Lshade, ook at these different colours. Each, in its different evokes a specific emotional response and represents a different brand. IN MARKETING colour psychology of art The W hen choosing to buy any product, a host of Yes, colour affects our emotions and impacts on our factors determine our decision making. We look at mood, and brands have developed keen insights into By Roeline van Eck _______________________________________________________________________________________ 88 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 W hat do you feel when you see each colour and can you think of a brand that makes you feel this way? O ne can conclude that colour psychology does seem like an art – one that stimulates the senses to evoke emotions and lead to a logical reaction and in the end – a decision to buy. Is it a form of art that manipulates or one that stimulates perceptions just right? Are we being ‘brainwashed’ into buying things we don’t need or staying loyal to brands who know how control us through something as simple as colour? P erhaps it’s time to start considering how marketing and branding messages are impacting on our decision making – you might just be able to conclude how some brands are subconsciously making up our minds for us. Let’s break it down: _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 89 TSKINNY anYourself By Shannon Roscher The warmer season is here and we all know that it calls for pretty dresses, short shorts, sassy swimwear and the trendiest vee’s and tee’s! But there might just be that one thing that could be getting in your way… that transparent, white bod of yours. Not to worry ladies and gents, you can now compliment your summer wardrobe with a healthy, streak-free, golden glow by adding Skinny Tan to your weekly routine. Believe it or not, this is the first self-tanner that combines a natural tanning ingredient and skin smoothing actives to visibly tan, contour and reduce the appearance of cellulite – no lies! Straight from the golden beaches of Australia, Skinny Tan is a salon-quality self-tanner that leaves users with a natural-looking tan that is lasting, not streaky, smelly or orange! It is the ideal safe alternative for achieving a healthy, golden glow and toned appearance that lasts for up to seven days. Skinny Tan was recently put to the test by one of the members of the MPSAmag team who raved about the product. ”It took my me a day or two to get the courage to apply this yummy smelling self-tanner as I thought it might end up being a big orange mess! As I poured it into my hand, I loved the amazing coconut smell. Another bonus was that the Skinny Tan cream is so dark it acts as a bronzer and a guide as to the parts that I had applied the tan to and the parts that I had missed – resulting in a 100% even, streak-free tan! My legs were dark by the time I had finished applying the Skinny Tan but I left it on for seven hours and waited as the label stated. A good few hours later I took off my tights and hopped into the shower and to my surprise my legs looked amazing! My legs are normally milky-white but Skinny Tan transformed the shade to a Greek Goddess golden brown! Not a sign of fake tan was left behind as it had developed perfectly evenly. The best part? My cellulite had miraculously disappeared, vanished, poof, gone! My legs appeared longer, leaner and best of all orange peel free! I now recommend this product to anyone who wants to listen.” South African distributor of Skinny Tan, Pierre Malherbe, says the product’s natural active ingredient reacts with the aminos in the skin and cannot streak. “In fact, 90% of the research volunteers reported that Skinny Tan is gentle on their skin, less drying, smells better and leaves an even, streak-free colour that is indistinguishable from a real tan.” More than 80% of users reported that their skin appeared smoother and that it helped disguise cellulite, while 86% said their bodies appeared far better-looking. A further 70% even reported that Skinny Tan made them look thinner. Skinny Tan benefits: A natural self-tanner and bronzer range that caters for all your self-tanning needs Provides a gorgeous summer glow that is even and streak-free Self-adjusts to your skin’s most flattering shade Delicious coconut smell Concentrated pigment, so a little goes a long way Maintain your tan for up to 6 weeks with one tube of Skinny Tan Sk in care benefits: Eco-certified ingredients No harsh chemicals, making it perfect for all skin types (including sensitive skin) and perfect for everyday use The coffee derivative guarana firms your skin and works to disguise cellulite Sweet almond oil smoothes and nourishes the skin. Sk inny Tan products available in South Africa: Product 7-Day Tanner (150ml) – An instant natural tanner that builds to a lasting tan, which also firms, tones and reduces the appearance of cellulite. Gradual Tanner (150ml) – A daily moisturiser with just the right levels of tanning active to achieve a tan gradually and helps reduce visible cellulite and contours your body. Ab Shader (150ml) – A natural tanner with muscle contouring actives for men. 24-Hour Bronzer (200ml) – An instant bronzing gloss that also helps visibly contour your body and reduces the appearance of cellulite. Application Mitt – An easy to use mitt for application of Skinny Tan on the body. Keeps hands clean and provides a streak-free application. Precision Mitt – An easy to use mitt for application of Skinny Tan on the face and perfect for spot tanning. Keeps hands clean and provides a streakfree application. Cost R399,95 R319,95 R399,95 R319,95 R129,95 R64,95 The Skinny Tan range is available from Wellness Warehouse stores, selected independent pharmacies and online at www.skinnytanshop.com or www.takealot.com. For more information, visit www.skinnytan.co.za or like Skinny Tan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SkinnyTanSA and follow on Twitter: www.twitter.com/SkinnyTanSA _______________________________________________________________________________________ 90 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 91 Onc upo TIM na Something to keep in mind when picking out a watch, however, is the audience who will see you wearing it. Are you trying to impress customers, a date, and family or just need to an appropriate timepiece while you’re doing charity work? eE Sometimes the most complicated watches have very simple looking exteriors. Most people would not appreciate the value of such a watch, but in a certain crowd it could be quite the conversation starter. Whatyourwatchsays about you brand of watch will be the right pick for a different personality type, but you just need to take time to consider what exactly you need in a watch. For example, some men will look best in a Tissot while others were born to wear a Rolex. Throughout modern history the wristwatch has been seen as a symbol that defines the wearer. Watches are more than just a simple way to keep track of the time of day, they are a statement that you make to the world about what sort of person you are. Since men do not traditionally wear as much jewellery as women, it is especially important to make sure that the watch you choose is conveying the right message about you. When you choose a watch, you are choosing an extension of your identity, so it’s important to carefully consider which watch will convey your style and personality best. From deciding on the type of band that best suits your needs, to the colour of the face, to whether or not you want to include precious stones, the thought that goes into your fine watch selection should be just as important as the thought that goes into any other part of your wardrobe. You wouldn’t put on a wrinkled cotton t-shirt to meet with an important client, so why wear a watch from a discount store? _______________________________________________________________________________________ 92 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 Each The classic Rolex is a polarising time piece. Since everyone knows that Rolex watches can be very expensive, the fashion statement they give off comes down to more subtle factors such as how the man wears and advertises his watch. A Rolex can be a very impressive fashion statement if the man wearing it doesn’t feel the need to show it off to everyone that he meets. A strong silent type will come off as very attractive with this timepiece on his wrist by underplaying how much it means to him. A Rolex, however, can be a bit of a fashion faux pas if worn with the attitude that you need to show it off to anyone you encounter. In order to ensure that you are making the statement of your choice take some time to consider the image that you want to cultivate for yourself. Once you have a solid idea of who you are and what you stand for, choose a watch that fits your persona (and budget) and creates the right impression. Factors to consider are: man who • Your personality: If you have A wears a Polar a fun, laid back personality, you probably want a luxury watch that is less formal like a Franck Muller Mariner Chronograph 9080 CC. A bold personality might indicate that you need a unique, cuttingedge watch that will display your confidence well. Think about who you are, and let your watch help you make that statement. • Your sense of style: Think about your standard dress. If you’re part of the suit and tie brigade, you might need a timepiece with a precious stone or an understated IWC Portuguese IW500109 with a black leather strap and matching face. You certainly need something more appropriate than a durable sports band. If, on the other hand, you run a diving shop on an island, a luxury sports watch like a Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver’s watch is going to be more your style. • Your needs: You must have a on a day-today basis can go one of two ways. He either leads a very active lifestyle which could require a functional wristwatch to monitor his per formance, or he is more practical and cares less about the fashion statement he is making and more about living a healthy lifestyle. The TW Steel line is another ambiguous watch that some men choose to wear. A large gaudy face can be a display of status among some younger crowds, but paired with a suit shows a lack of fashion sense. watch that is on par with your day to day needs. As a result, your watch wearing needs to vary from formal to casual, so owning more than one luxury watch is advisable. By Kgomotso Penyenye _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 93 fashion fails – no examples of epic e m so e ar e er H nfor tunately not. ange. ch matter the season above the knees, the pockets just to ith w ts or sh o rg ca is not much else et’s star t off with at bear quirky messages. There ys, you are not in gu s th paired with shirt other than it needs to go. 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T l – a fake o n’t wear th guys with the overly t h e t h l e n e w l e ve , p l e a s e d o baggy jeans so low it a w h o t h e g l a s s e s a n yo n e . seems like it is held up g need not foolin by faith. Why these You’re guys even bother wearing a belt remains a mystery to me. And then they progress to wear a big baggy t-shirt with a flat top cap, chains and a pair of wear-it-all-the-time sunglasses that cover half their face? Nah, let’s leave the gangster look to the ones who actually earned the title. U L S O s ’ n e M s l i a f e l y t s oux l le R eze By Li that winter d e sh to e m ti n us and it’s o p u is of season, a r e e g m n m a u h S c e th ation. ally with wardrobe. Usu nds’ also come out of hibern shion host of new ‘treevery trend go down in the fa l Question is, wil ion do’? books as a ‘fash _______________________________________________________________________________________ 94 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 M T And just for good measure, here are two extra all time fails: Crocs. Even worse, socks with crocs. We do not even have words to describe how awful this is and won’t even try to justify this look. Burn it all - now, quickly! And the final cherry on top - rugby shorts that are just too short, and being worn by a non-rugby player. Fellas – please, just don’t go there, ok. Let the players on the field work these babies. _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 95 INSERT HALF PAGE ADVERT HERE _______________________________________________________________________________________ 98 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 99 PINK is the new ...for men s t l u When it comes to pink, we’ve long been told that it’s a “girly” colour. Maybe marketing is to blame, pushing all the pink things for baby girls, and Barbie’s and grown up girlie girls. Or maybe women just have a liking to the mix of red and white. Whichever way you look at it, pink comes off as a feminine hue, the girl’s colour, almost to the point of becoming synonymous with pretty and delicate. It is said to be the colour of passion... Why then, is it becoming such a trendy men’s clothing colour? And we don’t mean not in a subtle ‘I am ashamed to be wearing this and had nothing else to wear’ kind of way, but in a bold “check me out” display of colour. Pink shirts, pink jackets, pink scarves, pink ties, pink caps, pink shoes and even the rare pink pants are become a common sighting. A colour formally frowned upon by the man’s man, seems to be popping up everywhere. Pink when worn right, is seriously sexy! There is something alluring about pink. Maybe that’s because psychologically it is known to have a calming effect. Or maybe it’s because pink is complimentary to most skin tones, unless you already have a pink undertone then you should think of giving it a skip. Or maybe it’s because a man who wears pink exudes confidence, yet is sensitive. It could be as simple as the fact that pink is easy to coordinate with almost every colour in your wardrobe as it goes amazingly well with greys, tans, black, navys and other blues tones. And lastly, if you’re still not convinced how great pink is, women love pink and are more likely to give you a second glance. By Chantal Riley p l l o s e r MPSAmag recently ran a poll asking if men still wear pink...and the results may just surprise you: Yay Pink No Way Jose Here’s what a few respondents had to say about men and the colour pink: Team Pink: • Kimberley May Wilson: “Yes, within reason. Especially if they have a tan. Because it’s a nice colour. And shows confidence...” • Rochelle De Paiva: “Yes, it’s the new black. Very sexy!” • Morne Marais: “Yes. A good pink shirt looks great with a dark suit. Focus attention on the guy and shows that you can be confident with whatever colour you wear.” • Pieter Du Plessis: “A real man can wear pink and this will bring out his caring but confident side. I definitely agree.” • Onke Mabude: “Yes, I have a pink shirt and a golf shirt as well.” • Johann Els: “Pastel colours are great on sun kissed bodies, specially on olive toned skin types. Getting back to pink, not everyone can wear it as it depends on whether you have blue-, red- or yellow skin tone. Shades and tones of lilac is creeping in to be the new pink.” Team Not So Pink: 76% 24% _______________________________________________________________________________________ 100 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 • Colleen Potgieter: “No, my husband just can’t do it!!!” • Maddie Viljoen” “Ja, dis bietjie feminine. As dit lig lig pienk is is dit nog okay. BUT oh no, ons soek mos manne nie muise nie ;) ” • Rudolph Dreyer: “Nope, men don’t do pink.” • Eileen Diamond: “No, it looks way too girly. It is a soft colour and makes a man look that way, it’s not manly at all.” So why not give it a go? Here are four ways you can try this colour in your everyday wardrobe. Dress shirts Pink dress shirts are one of the easiest ways to incorporate pink into your wardrobe. They are easily worn with suits, under jerseys or on their own with trousers or jeans. It’s a winning look. Jerseys Looking to be a little more daring, then why not go for a pink (or if it’ll make you feel better, salmon) coloured jersey. Pair it with a white shirt underneath and a pair of fitted black jeans and you’ll be good to go. Suits and Trousers Spring and summer would be the time to wear pink suits and trousers. I know you may be having a hard time visualising this, but when I say suits and trousers I mean light cotton. It’s the perfect thing to wear at a summer wedding or party but make sure you mix it up with complimentary colours so you don’t end up looking like Liberace. Accessories and t-shirts If you can’t commit to a more substantial item in pink, start small. Ties, t-shirts, hats or a scarf with pink stripes would be the way to go. So yes, we can conclusively say, men in pink? It is the new black! It is said to be the colour of passion, at least according to Aerosmith’s song, titled Pink. Steven Tyler even calls it his favourite colour. _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 101 MEN GROO R MEN GROOM A L By Chantal Riley Their menu offers shaves, haircuts and colour treatments, facials, waxes, as well as a manly’s and pedi’s There was something “bru’ing” in Johannesburg recently, the launch of a new brand which separates the boys from the men - and the men, well from the real men. Leading South African beauty chain, Sorbet Group has taken Johannesburg by its stubble with the official launch of its all-new and stylish male grooming bar, Sorbet Man, in Sandton City. The trendy groomer’s hub is a welcome addition to the Sorbet stable, with its niche offering of “everything man”. Their menu offers shaves, haircuts and colour treatments, facials, waxes as well as a “manly’s” and pedi’s. Also on offer is a variety of leading men’s hair and body products. And that’s not all: Sorbet Man customers get to whet their whistles with complimentary shots of whisky or espresso, while they groom - the kind of service excellence that loyal Sorbet guests have come to expect over the years, from any of its store nationwide. “Sorbet Man is the real man’s answer to looking good and feeling good, without the fuss. It’s a space for men to be men; to express their individuality and to embrace their new-age manliness,” says Ian Fuhr, Founder of Sorbet Group, author of Get That Feeling and co-partner of Sorbet Man. With its focus on cultivating a sophisticated male grooming culture amongst men of all ages, the Sorbet Man Groomers Club is just another great reason to keep visiting Sorbet Man. As a Groomers Club Member, you’ll automatically earn Man Points as and when you groom. The more you groom, the sooner you get to upgrade to Platinum Groomer status, affording you loads of Sorbet exclusive offerings and event invites. FACT BOX: Sorbet Group is South Africa’s leading beauty salon chain and is renowned for its concept innovations in the beauty industry. The Sorbet Group comprises of Sorbet Salons, Sorbet Nail Bars, Sorbet Dry Bar, Candi&Co and of course the newly launched Sorbet Man. Socially speaking Help! I need to urgently remove the nail polish off my toes but I have run out of nail polish remover and the shops are closed. Is there anything else I can use? Don’t worry! There are quite few household items that can come to your rescue but see these as emergency rescue items only. 1. Spray deodorant - many deodorants have solvents that can be a wonderful remover for anything that can’t be cleaned very easily, from nail polish to markers. • Spray some deodorant from as close to your nails as you can. • Rub your nails with a handkerchief or napkin. The nail polish won’t go away immediately; just persist until your nails are clean. Repeat step 2 if you need to. Does drinking hot drinks on a scorching summers day really cool you down? If you’re among the many millions who prefer a chilled glass of juice to a hot cup of tea on a scorching summer’s day, take note: scientists say a hot drink will cool you down more than an ice-cold beverage. So how does it work? Drinking a hot beverage will raise your core body temperature, which makes you sweat at an increased rate. And as it evaporates, the sweat effectively cools you down. So to answer your question, yes it does actually cool you down! So why not give it a try? Instead of reaching for an ice-cold soft drink or artificially sweetened juices when you’re feeling hot and bothered, try a nice cup of hot tea. 2. Top Coat - or any nail polish you have on hand • Apply it to your painted nails. • Quickly get a cotton swab/round and wipe it off. 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Pencil eyeliner gives a “smokier effect” and is easier to apply, especially the gel types. 4. Perfume • Use old perfume that you don’t have any use for, as you don’t want to be wasting the Gucci. • Soak a cotton ball with perfume. You can either spray it on the cotton ball or dip it in the perfume. • Rub the perfume soaked cotton ball over your fingernails and on the polish. The nail polish will lift with ease. • Repeat until all nails are clean. down to e id s p u ir a h y to blow dr this but really, its not a e id d o o g a y earing h Is it reall p e e k I ? e m lu o rever. those wanting volume. It works okltsay, trfoy ar fo give it more v e k a t o t s m e e er for tter resu the popular answy, especially if it’s coarse. For be so easy and esdo p hair. wn seems to be d to wet or dam ing frizz upsid adde up be Blow dr ying hair thicker, long hair may just end enient and can be nv co e ar rs lle ro t dr y hair. Velcro fine, thin hair bu tra shine. en hot rollers on dy and give it ex curling iron or ev o and conditioner also add bo po Volumising sham _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 105 Social Pages Seen at Miss && Mr Seen at Miss MrJacaranda JacarandaCity City2014 2014 Pics by DigiPix Pics by DigiPix Mrs Africa Queen seen at the Bulengo Displacement Camp and Heal Africa _______________________________________________________________________________________ 106 • MPSAmag.com October 2014 _______________________________________________________________________________________ © MPSAmag.com • October 2014 • 107 0RGHOV3DJHDQWU\6$5DWH&DUG 0RGHOV3DJHDQWU\6$5DWH&DUG About the Magazine About the Publisher Advertising Sizes Models & Pageantry SA is a pioneering monthly digital magazine aimed at the diverse modelling, pageantry, beauty, fashion, fitness and lifestyle industries, the general public as well as every young girl that has dreams of becoming the next Miss South Africa or Miss Universe. 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