Time to get more acquainted with this gorgeous fashion model, actress, social media beauty and former rugby player who recently launched her own business…
Looking great, Lindsey, and congrats on your MAXIM feature. How do you feel?
I feel so lucky to be able to have the opportunity to be featured in MAXIM Australia. This is a dream I’ve had for a long time and I’m beyond blessed. I feel this is the pinnacle of my modelling career and only more great opportunities are to come!
For sure! What did you love most about this photo shoot?
I loved the beautiful beach, located in Miami. The water was the perfect shade of blue, the sun was shining… Altogether the elements made for the most beautiful backdrop for my shoot – it didn’t matter what I wore, everything looked amazing because of the beautiful canvas behind me.
When do you feel sexy?
I feel sexy when I get dressed up to go out on the town for an evening – my hair is done perfect and my make-up is done with precision. Typically, I’ll go all out and find a stunning new outfit to wear – red lips and heels are a must! With all of this together I feel like a fresh, confident and sexy woman.
What is your best asset?
My stomach – it seems to be the area of my body to gain the most attention. I’m pretty tall and was blessed with a long torso, which is a great advantage to have. My stomach is an area of my body I really take pride in showing off – you can usually find me in some sort of crop top.
Tell us a little more about yourself.
I first started modelling about 10 years ago when I moved to South Florida from Cleveland, Ohio. From the time I was a little girl my passion was to always be in front of the camera. Once I moved I was finally able to make my dream a passion. I’ve walked in fashion shows, played a part in a small movie, have been published a few times and represented some smaller brands. In my spare time I enjoy living a healthy lifestyle, I work out and keep active and am also active on social media. I’ve also most recently opened a new Etsy shop, XtraCHICBoutique, selling my favourite go-to products!
What would people be most surprised to know about you?
I used to play rugby! In high school there was a club team that was introduced during my junior year – I was intrigued and decided to try out. I was a second row forward and absolutely loved playing rugby – I even got to be lifted up for the line-out — and during one match I broke a girl’s nose!
What do you look for in a man?
One of the biggest things I look for is sincerity and being real with me from the get-go. Looks are also important, but if you don’t have a good personality you don’t stand a chance with me.
Describe your ideal date.
A nice dinner where we can sit down talk and get to know each other – somewhere that has a beautiful ambiance, but isn’t too over the top. After a nice meal and a few drinks just getting to walk around or go sit somewhere, and finish out the date, is so nice.
What’s one thing men should always know about women?
We have some of the biggest hearts out there and we love to fulfill other’s wishes and desires. However, once in a while, we want the acknowledgment and appreciation for how we share our hearts.
What message do you have for the haters and social media trolls?
Until you live a day in the shoes of my reality, please don’t come at me. You have no idea what my personal “real life” is because not everything can be shared on social media.
Besides koalas and kangaroos, what else do you know about Australia?
The Great Barrier Reef! Every documentary, picture and video I’ve seen of it doesn’t disappoint.
What’s next for you?
I’m always working on the next big project! Living in South Florida I hope to be able to be a part of Miami Swim Week 2022. ■
STATUS UPDATE
NAME: Lindsey Donatelli
BORN: July 30
HOME TOWN: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.
CURRENTLY LIVES: Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
FIVE WORD SELF-DESCRIPTION: “Caring, funny, energetic, quirky and genuine.”
PHOBIA: “Snakes!”
GO-TO DRINK: “Lemon Drop Martini.”
LIFE MOTTO: “It is what it is.”
INSTAGRAM: @Linlou.d
TIKITOK: @Lindz_Don
AGENCY: Next Level Modeling Agency (IG: @nextlevelmodelingagency)
Photographed by MOSAAB ALSARAY
Interview by SANTI PINTADO
Hair & make-up by RUZALIS OTERO (IG: @RUZALISOTEROBEAUTY)
Styling by SMOKKE SHOW (IG: @OFFICIALSMOKKESHOW)
Produced by HOUSE OF PARADISE (IG: @HOUSEOFPARADISE01)
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