Model Interviews

Mackenzie Chrzanowski

So, cool story about Kenzie. I'm currently in the process of expanding my blog, so I'm going to start taking my own photos of all the models I interview. Kenzie is going to be the first model that I do a shoot with, and I'm really looking forward to it! That being said, this interview was just too good not to post, and I've been sitting on it for almost 2 weeks! Kenzie has a very positive attitude, and I absolutely love her look! You wouldn't believe that she wishes she had a more "edgy" look to her. She lowkey wants to be a badass, but you'll find out more about that in the interview below ;)

Instagram: @KenzieChizz

Twitter: @KenzieChizz

 

OTC: What is your name?

MC: Mackenzie (aka Mack) Tayler Chrzanowski

 

OTC: How old are you?

MC: Just turned 22.

 

OTC: How tall are you?

MC: 5'10

 

OTC: How did you get into modeling?

MC: I was living in a tiny town in Florida with my best friend who happens to be a photographer. We wanted to move to LA so he submitted my pictures to a small agency and we moved 2 weeks later. 

 

OTC: If you didn’t model, what would you be doing instead?

MC: Hmmm, probably trying to be a tattoo artist. I’ve always been into art, and when I first moved to Los Angeles I was dead set on learning how to tattoo. (I even bought a machine and everything). But my modeling took off so I just never got to pursue it. 

 

OTC: What would you change about your personality & look?

MC: Don't get me wrong, I’m all about self love, but if I had to change anything I would probably like to have a more edgy look. I’ve always wanted to die my hair a crazy color or seem like a badass. 

 

OTC: Where are you from originally?

MC: Originally I was born in Washington, and I grew up in the middle of nowhere Idaho. My parents moved my siblings and I to a little town in Florida when I was about 7. 

 

OTC: Do you travel a lot?

MC: I love LA so much that I rarely leave. I do visit home every so often but that’s about the extent of it. I don't even have a passport! I’ve technically left the country once when I went to the Bahamas on a cruise. I’ve been asked to travel for work so in the near future I might be traveling a lot more. 

 

OTC: Where, that you’ve visited, is your favorite country? 

MC: I mean The Bahamas was pretty nice haha!

 

OTC: Where would you love to visit, and what would you do there? 

MC: I have always wanted to backpack through Europe. I’ve been obsessed with going to Italy since I was little. Either that or a trip to Thailand. 

 

OTC: What is the one place in the world you wish you lived in?

MC: I wish I lived in France because they have such good healthcare and food!

Photo by: Sheriangeles

 

OTC: Where is the one place in the world you feel safe? 

MC: On the beach. I grew up on an island off the coast of Florida, so if there’s sand and sun, I feel perfectly at peace. 

 

OTC: What is the one thing you want to experience before you die?

MC: I’ve always really wanted to go on Survivor!

 

OTC: Describe your dream vacation

MC: Giant beach house with all my friends, and just drinking and playing on the beach all day. 

 

OTC: Are you close with your family?

MC: Not as close as I’d like. I haven't really seen my dad for a couple years and the rest of my family lives in Florida. My brother actually lives like 5 min away from me but we don't get along. Funny story though because he's marrying one of my best friends from when I first moved to LA. 

 

OTC: What does “beauty” mean to you?

MC: To me, beauty means attraction. Not just being physically attracted to someone, but having that pull to be near someone because they exude happiness and positivity. I think that happy people are always beautiful. 

 

OTC: What makes you feel sexy? 

MC: Boy shorts and oversized t shirts

 

OTC: Do you read all of your Instagram comments? 

MC: I do, but I rarely respond if I don't personally know you.

 

OTC: Being called “beautiful” or “gorgeous” countless times in one day, does it still hurt reading one mean comment? 

MC: As much as I’d like to say that I have thick skin, I'm a big baby at heart. I don't think people always realize that everyone’s feelings can get hurt. 

 

OTC: What’s your opinion on Instagram forcing women to censor their nipples?

MC: I think it’s total bullshit, and I hate it. Nipples are nipples, if they're on a man or on a woman. If you want to make it illegal, at least make it equal. 

 

OTC: Which makeup product couldn’t you live without?

MC: Concealer, I’ve got dark circles for days.

Photo by: Aaron Mays

 

OTC: If you were stuck on an island, which 5 items would you NEED to have with you? 

MC: My kindle, my cats, my mac book to watch Netflix, a hoodie, and a cellphone to call for help haha!

 

OTC: Who is your favorite model and why? 

MC: I love Alexis Ren because she always looks so freaking happy. 

 

OTC: Who is your favorite photographer and why? 

MC: I’ve always wanted to shoot with loopphoto aka. Preyen Moodeley. He just makes the women he shoots look so sexy. 

 

OTC: What’s the craziest thing you’ve done on a shoot? 

MC: One of the first shoots I've ever had, I was butt naked. In a room of about 20 people including hair and makeup and all that. I was mortified for about the first hour, but after a while, being naked makes you feel a little empowered.

 

OTC: What’s your favorite song at the moment?

MC: There’s this remake of Spice girls say you'll be there and I fucking love it. I listen to it in the shower pretty much every day.

 

OTC: What kind of music do you mostly listen to? 

MC: I listen to a lot of early 2000's pop punk, and a lot of hip hop. 

 

OTC: What’s the first thing you do when you wake up? 

MC: Snooze my alarm 50 times

 

OTC: What is something you have tried, but will never do again? 

MC: Long distance relationship, trust me, it never works out.

 

OTC: What quirky habit do you have? 

MC: I’m a little OCD so I’ll do dumb stuff like turn the volume to an even number, I also have no control over my facial expressions. Seriously I make the most outrageous faces and whatever I’m feeling is written all over my face. 

 

OTC: Who is your best friend? 

MC: My cats Fat Frank and Spooky (I can't choose one over the other), but for real definitely my boyfriend Chad. He's a really cool human being. 

 

OTC: What is the one thing you did in your past you wish you could undo? 

MC: I made the decision to transfer colleges to be with my bf at the time. Probably the worst decision I ever made, and I wish I could tell every girl that no boy is worth it.

 

OTC: What is your biggest fear? 

MC: I’ve always been scared of death. 

 

OTC: What is your most prized possession? 

MC: This little jade buddha charm that I got from my great grandma. Also a ring that my friend who passed away left at my house. I wear both of them on a necklace. 

 

OTC: Would you rather be loved or have a lot of money? 

MC: Show me the love.

 

OTC: What is the happiest memory from your childhood? MC: Decorating for Halloween with my mom and sister. It’s my favorite holiday and I always had so much fun hanging out with them.

 

OTC: What is the most embarrassing moment of your life?

MC: Pretty much every day I do a new humiliating thing. 

 

OTC: Who has influenced you the most in your life? 

MC: Definitely my mom, I go to her about everything. 

 

OTC: What is something you used to do as a child that you wish you could still do?

MC: I used to play on the trampoline after school like everyday. We would be out there all day, as soon as I get a yard I'm getting a trampoline haha!

 

OTC: What is the one movie that influenced your life the most? 

MC: While it might not be my favorite movie, I always watch it when I'm feeling down, so I’d have to say Legally Blonde. However, my favorite movie is Disturbia, just throwing that out there.

 

OTC: Describe your diet and workout routine

MC: I’m a pretty picky eater, and I make a lot of my own food. I don't eat any meat and I try to stay away from dairy. Exercise-wise, I’m pretty blessed to be naturally thin, but I am on my feet all day and I try to go on a jog a couple times a week.

 

OTC: Are you an early bird or a night owl? 

MC: Early bird, however I hate waking up! But I love the daytime.

 

OTC: Which question do you hate answering? 

MC: “What do you do for work?" I feel like it’s so pretentious to tell people I'm a model haha. 

 

OTC: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 

MC: Living in a cute loft in arts district and working on my online retail store/modeling career

 

OTC: Professionally, what’s your goal? 

MC: Hopefully running a successful online retail store (which I'm in the process of opening) or being a famous painter living in seclusion.

Photo by: AJ Ford

 

OTC: What is your ultimate goal in life? 

MC: Just to be happy, and make a positive impact on peoples lives daily.

 

OTC: What advice would you give your younger self? 

MC: Stop caring what other people think of you. 

 

OTC: How do you take the perfect selfie? 

MC: It’s all about lighting!

 

OTC: What do you do when you’re Off The Clock? 

MC: Go bar hopping with my boyfriend, watch Netflix, hangout with my cats, and wander around LA.

 

OTC: Would you rather model swimsuits or lingerie? 

MC: Swimsuits, because then you get to hang out on the beach while you shoot!

Photo by: AJ Ford

 

OTC: Victoria’s Secret or Calvin Klein? 

MC: Victoria’s Secret

 

OTC: Do you have any tattoos? If so, tell me about them. 

MC: I have none! I want some but it’s hard when you model full time.

 

OTC: If you had 3 wishes, what would you wish for?

MC: More wishes haha?

 

OTC: Cats or dogs? Why?

MC: I love dogs, but I have two cats. Honestly I love em all the same. 

 

OTC: If you had to wear one outfit for the rest of your life, what would you wear?

MC: My levi shorts and a sweater with my chucks.

 

OTC: Are you single?

MC: Happily taken. 

 

OTC: Have you ever used a dating app? Which ones?

MC: I have a super funny story about how I met my boyfriend on Tinder haha!

 

OTC: Describe your dream man

MC: Treat me like a queen, do your own dishes, have a career, but still a kid at heart. 

 

OTC: Describe your perfect first date

MC: You buy me nachos, and we discuss our views on aliens and conspiracy theories. 

 

OTC: Do you have a “worst first date” story?

MC: My first date with my boyfriend was pretty bad, but it turned out okay in the end!

 

OTC: What is the worst thing about dating?

MC: How awkward it is in the beginning

 

OTC: Do you have any cringe-worthy stories of a guy’s failed attempt to pick you up?

MC: One time a guy followed me a slipped a note under my door asking me out. Talk about creepy!

 

OTC: Where’s the best place for a guy to try and pick you up?

MC: I always thought the park or the grocery store were cute cliche places to ask a girl out.

 

OTC: Where’s the worst?

MC: The bathroom?

 

OTC: Where can people find you?

Instagram: @KenzieChizz

Twitter: @KenzieChizz

Photo by: Aaron Mays