I’m Nicole from Penang, Malaysia – more commonly known as ncavien on my social media sites. Currently doing my final semester in my degree course.
When did you start blogging and how did it begin?
I started about 6 years back when I was in secondary school because everyone was creating one but I did not actually produce good content (it was actually really bad haha). I settled down on a proper blog with more creative and personal content about 3 years ago, which is my current one – ncavien.
It is very competitive being a blogger these days. How do you stand out from the rest and stay unique to your readers?
Personally I think I have a different approach to my blog and style in terms of fashion and writing. I believe my fashion style is more of a mix of grunge and minimalism (especially my love for dark coloured lipsticks), being true to myself and having my own personal style helps me stand out.
What are some misconceptions people have about bloggers?
That it is easy. To be frank, I’m far from being as successful as half the bloggers I know but blogging is something that comes from passion and sharing creative juices with others. It is definitely not easy to maintain a blog with good content.
How is a typical day like for you?
Doing assignments, dressing up, sleeping – things like that. My days are pretty boring honestly.
Where do you usually shop for clothes?
Topshop! Bits and pieces everywhere else but mainly Topshop.
What’s one overrated fashion accessory?
Can’t think of one. If you can carry the accessory well, by all means go ahead and do you. Just make sure you’re not just following the trend… if that’s the case it’s probably overrated.
Which holiday destination do you absolutely want to go?
Rome.
If you had the chance to learn anything in this world, what will it be?
Gymnastics.
What music best describes you?
Probably rock with a mix of pop and a dash of RnB.
What’s sexy to you?
Confidence and character. If you believe in yourself, feel comfortable with your body, carry yourself well and love yourself, for who you are and for all the right reasons, it’ll show. Sexy doesn’t have to be related to sexual desires but how you carry yourself for people to perceive you and respect you… in a sexy way.
Hello! Thanks for having me. I am Jasmine Ang from Singapore. I am also commonly known as Jalyang. I am in love with Music and Writing. A lifestyle blogger, freelance singer and finalist of the Miss Singapore Beauty Pageant 2015. Besides social media, I am a Human Resource professional.
What do you find most challenging being a blogger?
The most challenging is the writing skills and number of followers as this will affect the number of readers who will appreciate your stories.
Which are some common misconceptions you hear about bloggers?
Bloggers get free stuff all the time
Typically it seems to be free but to clear things up, when we receive products for review, this should not be considered free. We have a moral and legal obligation when it comes to sponsored gifts, so receiving gifts is actually a hassle. We work hard because we are morally obligated to our readers and we have to make sure we don’t offend anyone.
Bloggers make a lot of easy money.
We don’t make money easy, it’s just similar as being a sales or insurance person. With only hard work you will earn more, otherwise you earn less.
As soon as you start blogging, readers will come out of nowhere
Readers don’t come easy for us. As a reader, what do you usually look for? That will be the answer.
What made you decide to join the Miss Singapore Beauty Pageant?
Pageants have their age limit. Somehow it hit me to join the pageant since I am 23 already. Apart from that, to gain experience and network with new people.
How was the experience like for you at MSBP?
Both good and bad. I shall not share the bad experiences. What I have gained is that being in a pageant is not easy. However I get to learn many things such as how to present yourself while meeting clients. I get to meet real friends in the pageant. Time management is also a component. It is definitely a good one, you will only get to experience that here and not elsewhere.
Do you have a travel bucket list?
Yes I do.
If you had the choice for any superpower, what will it be and why?
Time Manipulation – with the power of time manipulation, good times would last longer with this convenient superpower. Time will be more than enough.
Are you more of a party girl or stay home girl.
Back then in my 18 to 21 years, I was a party girl. It’s never a business where I get to enjoy every day without troubling. After turning 21, I am a stay home girl where I spend more time resting at home and spending time with my family.
What guilty indulgences do you have for food?
Fast food.
Funniest thing you’ve done or experienced?
Making a joke out of myself in front of my parents, to make them smile.
What’s sexy to you?
Sexy is self-confident. Being real, to have a real heart. Love others wholeheartedly. Enjoy the things you do.
I have a desire to form a group for gig. If you can sing and play any instrumental, you are the one. I also need videography and photography parts as well.
Hey I’m Cattaleeya Schulze but you can just call me Catt. I’m a mixed German-Thai Freelance model based in Thailand, Southeast Asia, and a professional freelance make up artist.
Some of my work and achievements include: Miss scuba Thailand 2014, 1st Runner-Up Miss Scuba International 2014, Miss Hardrock Southeast Asia 2012, Asian ambassador 2013, FHM model, and being a TV Presenter.
I love fitness and all extreme sports such as skydiving, scuba diving, bungee jumping, go karting, kayaking, paddleboarding and freediving. I love cooking too and you can check out #cattkitchen for my healthy food!
My motto: Dream big and dare to fail .
What’s one fun fact about yourself?
I am hyper and talkative person so I guess that explains everything haha.
What do you love most about modeling?
To be in front of the camera is what I love since I was a little girl.
How often do you work out to have such an amazing figure?
Thank you very much. I am a morning runner and I go running with my dog every morning. I do weights training at the gym in the evenings but when I have a photoshoot coming up, I workout harder and go on an extreme diet.
Can you share one memorable photoshoot which you have experienced?
That’s a hard one as I love all every photoshoot. You get to work in different locations and with different people. I love them all!
Do you feel more comfortable in lingerie or bikini?
I’m a beach lover and beach girl. I guess I love to be in bikini when it’s comes to a photoshoot.
Where can we find you partying on weekends?
Sorry guys I’m not the type of party girl haha. I will be at the gym or on the couch watching movies at home chilling.
Which movie character best represents you?
Gracie Hart from Miss Congeniality.
Which is your favourite body part?
My nose because people keep asking me if it’s real. Hell yeah it is real!! Lol’
A must have in your wardrobe you can’t live without?
My training shoes.
What’s sexy to you?
Strong is the new sexy!!!! People who workout and take good care of themselves is sexy to me.
I was the first runner up on Miss Scuba International 2014 and Miss Scuba Thailand 2014 so I’m promoting the Miss Scuba International 2015 this year. The final is going to be in Malaysia so do please visit the website Www.missscubainternational.com
SimplySxy catches up with Erika as we ask this lovely baker on her favourite creations, dessert inspirations and how her love for baking began.
Hi Erika, thank you for taking the time to answer our questions on SimplySxy. Please share with us a little about yourself and where you’re from?
Hi! I’m a baking blogger from Singapore who creates unique desserts. I share the recipes on www.sumopocky.com. Baking is my therapy and I find peace one recipe at a time. If you are a visual creature, then check out my YouTube for baking videos! For more of my bakes and behind-the-scenes shots, you can also view my Instagram and Facebook.
Was it tough at the beginning when you started baking for the first time or did it come naturally to you?
I embarked on this baking journey by learning how to make macarons. It was an ambitious choice of dessert for a beginner with close to zero experience. While I had to go through multiple batches of failed macarons, my first successful batch marked the launch of my baking endeavours.
In retrospect, the failures were beneficial in setting my foundations of basic baking techniques. From then on, it was much easier to approach other recipes. Over time, I’ve become more adventurous in trying out or creating new recipes. Now and then, I still experience failures in the kitchen. But that is fine! It is part and parcel and helps me to grow as a baker.
Matcha Green Tea Macarons Recipe
Who gets to try and critique your desserts when you first make them?
My friends and family are often the first to get a taste of my desserts. Based on their highly valued feedback, improvements are made to each recipe before it is published on Sumopocky. P.S. They are also kind enough to devour my less than pretty failed desserts, because ugly desserts need loving too!
Where do you get your inspiration behind all those beautiful desserts?
Inspiration comes from a non-exhaustive list of sources – from fellow bakers online, to gourmet magazines, to trips to bakeries and patisseries. Sometimes, inspiration strikes from the most unexpected places such as nature, the city skyline, a piece of art, a beautiful film, or even a well-written novel.
When I’m not in the kitchen, I’m knee deep in thought-provoking novels and films. I spend hours wandering in the fictional universes created by my favourite author, Haruki Murakami. Films by brilliant directors from the likes of Michel Gondry and Wes Anderson also keep me hooked to the screen. And whenever a book or film impacts me deeply, I have the natural compulsion to share my book and movie reviews on Sumopocky.
What guilty pleasures do you have for food?
I cannot resist desserts with dark chocolate, cheese, matcha green tea and berries. My guilty pleasures include macarons, lava cakes, cheesecakes, tiramisu, and probably any Japanese dessert.
Totoro Macarons Recipe
If you had the chance to meet anyone past or present, who will it be?
I will like to meet Haruki Murakami. From his books, he appears to be such a chill yet knowledgeable and opinionated guy. Thus, it’d be nice to spend a day chilling with him and having conversations about anything under the umbrella of life.
Cookie Monster Macarons with Cookie Dough Filling Recipe
It’s a great pleasure to feature you on SimplySxy, Erika. Before we end, how do you define “sexy”?
To me, sexiness is about exuding confidence, having passion or goals in life, standing by one’s morals, and bearing a healthy degree of selflessness.
Hi Kelsey, it’s a great pleasure to feature you on SimplySxy. Please share with our readers a little about yourself and where you’re from?
I was born and raised in Boise Idaho. I’m the only girl of 4.
How will you describe your fashion style?
My fashion style is very laid back. I prefer comfort over cuteness, but I know how to make comfy look sexy.
Which are the sexiest items in your wardrobe?
Whatever lets me lounge, and feel relaxed. I think a woman is the sexiest when she’s comfortable and confident. My favorite items tend to be my boyfriends shirts.
Do you have an exercise regime which you follow regularly?
I don’t exercise as often as I would like. But I try to stay active at least 3 times a week. I start my mornings every day with a spinach and kale smoothie, and that helps keep me feeling healthy, and regular.
Name 3 fun facts about yourself!
I was a competitive gymnast for 10 years.
I speak French.
I have 2 beautiful kitties at home. (I love cats)
Which are your best physical features?
People might say my hair is my best feature. But I’m proud of my eyes and cheekbones. A gene passed down from my grandma.
Do you have any superstitions?
Don’t put your purse on the floor.
What is your dream vacation?
To Greece or Corsica.
Thank you for taking your time to answer our questions on SimplySxy, Kelsey. One question before we end, how do you define “sexy”?
My name is Micala, I’m half Mexican and half Filipina. I’m from Modesto, California and basically most of my life revolves around cars. I’m a secretary at a wrecking yard and on the side I’m a published model who models for many car shows like HIN, Spocom, AM Nights, and much more.
How did you get into modeling?
I actually first starting doing promotional and brand ambassador work promoting different companies. To gain more opportunity I needed to submit professional modeling photos of myself. I then began doing photoshoots and started promoting for Bud Light and other larger companies. Soon after I was invited to my first car show and after that was history!
What’s your exercise regime like to staying in such great shape?
I love dancing! So I mostly do go-go dancing to keep in shape.
What do you love most about being a model?
I love modeling because it’s a challenge! It’s harder than people think! It makes me more comfortable with myself and my body and helps me explore new things about myself. I’ve also met a lot of amazing people through modeling and I’m grateful for everything!
Which has been your most memorable or fun photoshoot so far?
I have fun at all my photoshoots and appreciate each one, but definitely the photoshoots that get published are most memorable!
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done so far and not regret?
The time I flew out to LA super last second and went to several award shows in the same week. Also stayed with a girl I met online! How crazy was I?!!!
Are you a thrill seeker?
Sometimes! I like to keep things fun and put things to the test. But then I’ll have those days where I’m being a chicken!
If you play any movie character, who will it be?
I would play ‘Mikaela’ in Transformers because she has the same name as me, and she was with my man crush Shia Labeouf!
What’s the sexiest thing in your wardrobe?
Bodysuits! Those are sexy but classy!
Are you more comfortable in lingerie or bikini?
Bikini! Because you can actually be in public in a bikini haha.
What’s your definition of “sexy”?
Sexy is not always about showing off skin, but to me it’s being classy and SMART! Having a good head on your shoulders and always showing kindness is sexy to me.
How will you describe a typical day like for yourself?
Very busy. As I have to get a well balance (life) between my studies and jobs. There are lots of tests and tutorials meanwhile. Sometimes I feel quite stressful.
Your most memorable highlight or achievement so far?
I joined a champion from HK Fireman 2 years ago. We experienced the real job duties of a fireman. I got the Golden Hatchet from that program.
What’s your beauty regime like?
Just (being) hardworking. There is no ugly girl but (a) lazy girl. This is my beauty regime as always.
Funniest thing that has happened to you?
You know what, I just dropped my iPhone into the toilet when I was typing this interview. Well, I guess this would be the funniest thing (that) has happened to me lately.
Three things you can’t live without in your wardrobe?
T-shirt, jeans and one piece dress are my favourite. They are easy to mix and match, which (is) suitable for lazy people like me.
If you had the chance to join a reality TV show, which will it be?
I would like to join this type of competition. I enjoy the moment when I receive the achievement. I am aggressive since (I was) born! Haha.
What kind of fashion and styles are you into?
Boyish! This is no doubt.
Which is your favourite cartoon character?
Anpanman and James P. Sullivan (Momo) from Monsters Inc.
Where is your dream holiday destination?
Aegean! Haha, most of the (other) girls tend to go somewhere (else) with a sense of romance.
What’s your definition of sexy?
For me, sexy means “hold tight until the last moment”. No matter people may dislike me or look me down. If I can hold tight and stand for myself, this is so called sexy.
The gorgeous Abby S answers our questions in this fun interview as we chat up with this Thai-Singaporean beauty on her modelling experiences, hobbies and the item she loves most in her wardrobe.
Hi Abby, thank you for taking the time to answer our questions on SimplySxy. Please share with us a little about yourself and where you’re from?
I’m a freelance talent and model, majoring in Psychology and Marketing. I like to have fun and am a very easy going person, happiness is not measured by having more money and striving for a higher position in society. I am actually half Thai and half Singaporean, 20 this year and I’m very into horoscopes! I’m a Leo cusp Virgo(have characteristic of both signs).
What are the best perks about being a model?
I would say that the money comes pretty easy and also as a rather vain person, I like that I have increased my confidence as well as constantly trying to improve myself. You experience and see a lot of things that a normal job wouldn’t allow you to, but it is important to keep your grounds. All in all, I feel I grew much better as a person after being in this industry.
Has there been an embarrassing or funny moment you’ve experienced or seen at one of your modelling events?
The usual lipstick on teeth moment where you have been working for quite awhile before someone tells you.
What’s your secret to looking so gorgeous?
I think vanity plays a huge part and constantly trying to find ways and methods to be “perfect”. But also, girls should love themselves more and not compare themselves, because it would show in your confidence and self esteem.
If you were given the choice of one superpower, which will it be and why?
I would like the power of teleportation! I am a very lazy person so I am constantly rushing most of the time(because I LOVE to sleep), so this power would be a major help to me!
Do you have any hobbies?
Reading! Ever since I was young my Mum and Dad have a huge influence on me as well and I have books everywhere in my house.
What is one clothing you love the most in your wardrobe?
Long cardigans because its light and soft and also sometimes when I wear something revealing and get cold it’s always there for me.
Which is your favorite body part?
Probably my high cheekbones or sharp chin.
It’s a great pleasure to feature you on SimplySxy, Abby. One question before we end, how do you define “sexy”?
Confidence and knowing you are sexy no matter what people say. Having an appeal regardless of where or how the appeal comes from. Focusing on your plus points and showing it to the world!
SimplySxy catches up with model Ryan Michelle Oso for a quick chat as we get to learn more about this Texan hottie. Read on to find out about Ryan below!
Hi Ryan, thank you for taking the time to answer our questions on SimplySxy. Please share with our readers a little about yourself and where you’re from?
Hey hey no problem. I’m a Texan native now currently in LA. Started modeling through the Import tuner world by starting with a car crew Hybridz then went on to pose for a couple of publications. Now I bartender and occasionally Gogo dance in the Los Angeles area while going to school to be a nurse practitioner.
What perks do you enjoy most being a model?
The perk for me is definitely meeting new people. Collaborating to come up with art. I love learning and seeing points of artistic view of others.
Do you work out to stay in such fabulous shape?
Honestly. I try my best but cardio is not my friend. I love to hike though.
As a lingerie model, is your wardrobe filled with all kinds of sexy lingerie variety?
I can say I definitely own more lingerie than regular clothes. I’m either half naked for shoots or bumming it haha.
What’s the naughtiest thing you’ve ever done?
Well what kind of naughty?
If you had the opportunity to have one super power, which will you choose?
Invisibility heck yeah.
What about the opposite sex attracts you?
Personality is a big thing. A person who can just kick back and vibe with me.
The funniest thing a guy has ever said or done to pick you up?
Oh wow. I think they’re pretty all cheesy and the cheesier the better.
It’s a pleasure to feature you Ryan. One question before we end, how do you define “sexy”?
The definition of sexy to me is someone who is confident in their own skin. Confidence not cocky.
