What drink would ease the inhibitions?
Long Island ice tea, all the way!
Going back to your high school years, is it true you got the boot?
[laughs] My high school was prude, and I got kicked out for not meeting the dress code. On my first day of class, I wore little white shorts and a short black tank top, and I had to actually call my dad and have him bring me a different outfit.
Let me guess, your dad brought an oversized, long-sleeved muumuu?
[laughs] No, but close. My dad, being my dad, picked the ugliest blue sweater in my closet . . . let's just say it wasn't a good first day.
Britney would have been proud. A stab in the dark here, but I'm going to say that you used to run with the bad crowd?
By bad crowd, if you mean my sister, you would be right! [laughs]. She got her license at 16, so we used to ditch all the time. When you hang out with someone who has their own car, you have the option of going to school, or somewhere fun. Let's just say my sister and I hardly ever chose school. [laughter]
Where would you go?
Usually, on long drives after picking up smoothies from Robek's-we used to get those every day! They're so good! We would go to the beach with blankets and take naps, go shopping, and out to eat. I miss those days.
How did the whole modeling come about?
I started modeling two years ago. My mom and dad own a printing shop and they were printing magazines for this Jean company. The owner saw my photo in my parents' office and wanted to meet me in person. The next thing you know, I'm in Las Vegas for the Magic show, modeling jeans.
You're also friends with Alicia Whitten, a past 2NR cover model?
Alicia also lives in the Valley, where everyone sort of knows each other. She was dating my friend's brother and I ended up running into her and talking about modeling. We kept in touch and she got me a gig at the Commerce Casino for an event as a new PM Girl.
And from your involvement with Kim Loan and the PM Girls, that's how you got into the car show scene?
Yes, and it's been awesome! I love the fact that a lot of girls work at once. In the past, I've only done print work where I'm the only model there. At car shows, I meet a lot of other girls around my age who I can relate to, and so far, they've all been amazing.
And now you're a Hankook Tire model?
Yes, I just found out and I'm very excited! Drifting seems so awesome and I can't wait to learn more about it.
Do you have a day job?
I do. I've been an esthetician for the past three years.
What the hell is that?
Well, the word esthetician comes from the word "aesthetic", so basically anything that has to do with looking good: facials, makeup, waxing.
How did that profession come about?
I became obsessed with skin when I was 16 - everything that I did back then revolved around taking care of my skin. I didn't know much about it then, so I went about it the wrong way.
Such as?
[laughs] To give you an example, I used to think that fats and oils had to be bad for your skin, so I didn't eat any and I started to lose my hair. It turns out you actually need some in your diet.
I now have a valid reason to consume french fries. [laughter] And so your hair loss induced your new career path?
Yes! I wanted to learn about skin care the correct way, which I did, and now I love helping people with their skin.
Going back to the what-you-look-for-in-a-guy thing, need pizza faces apply?
Well, no . . . but I can always help them!
Boys, time to stock up on Oxy. So, what exactly goes on during a, um, "facial"? Are they legal outside Nevada?
It's not that kind of party. [laughs] Facials-the real ones-are pretty amazing. We start off by cleaning the chest and face area of a client with the proper cleanser, twice. Once to remove make up, sweat, and dirt, second to actually cleanse the skin. Next we exfoliate the skin to remove dead skin cells . . .