Tyrone Nell

Video: Tyrone Nell Ft. Photographer Karl Van Heerden Part 1

2012-01-26T21:32:00.000+02:00

New Website Goes Live!

2012-01-23T18:26:00.000+02:00

We have been working on getting the new site live for about 2 weeks now and finally it is done with a whole new fresh look and new pics with more to come!

Have a look and let me know what you guys think :0)
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A sneak peek of whats to come from photographer Karl Van Heerden...

2012-01-21T14:24:00.000+02:00

T-Shirt by Designer Andrew Christian

2012-01-14T23:24:00.000+02:00

Here is a T-shirt I have fallen in love with very quickly...

Seen in the picture above I am wearing a design by Andrew Christian who is a designer based in the USA and has had his clothing line since 2001. I have to say that the fit and comfort is perfectly in line with what I look for in a T-shirt.

This is a medium sized T-shirt which is not too tight around my waist, sometimes I prefer it this way, but it also depends on the material used. I also love my low V-necks, and as you can see this T-shirt is exactly that and the fit around the arms is nice and snug.

Andrew Christian is mainly known for his underwear and swimwear designs as well as regular lines which are more 'sporty'. He has also launched a line called 'Black by Andrew Christian' which includes button downs and vests.

And keeping in check with environmentalists he has also got two eco-friendly lines called 'Bamboo Fiber' and 'Organic Cotton' and for the peeps who are looking for butt-lifting underwear he has 'Flashback' and 'WonderWear' for men and women.

Check out some more of his designs which can be bought online:

Andrew Christian Online Shop

Andrew Christian Website

You can also find Andrew Christian designs locally in South Africa, check out:
Peeping Tom

It is a super New Year!

2012-01-12T22:28:00.002+02:00

So this year I thought I would freshen up my blog and website, hope you guys like the new banner and theme, let me know what you think? I am still working on the website though with the help of a very good friend, Jeff, because I don’t know a thing about website design!

I have this feeling that this year is going to be a really good one, and I wish the same to all my readers!

This afternoon I shot for Castle light who is launching their new 12 pack beers in stores in the next few months, so keep an eye out in the bottle stores for my pics, hopefully you won’t be staring at the back of my head! Lol

I also have a few shoots lined up for this month with a couple of photographers who want to broaden their portfolios, something I am always keen on doing as it is when you can get the best shots as the creative juices just flow! One of the shoots will be recorded and will be posting it to youtube, so also keep an eye out for that!

There are two major projects that I will be working on this year, first of all I will be working on launching my non-profit initiative called Project Accept and the other will be revealed later on during the year, but what I can say is that it is going to be huge and you need to keep an eye on your television screens!

Furthermore I am aiming at getting distinctions in all my subjects at VEGA this year! And it is most definitely possible, just need to tweak my economics a bit! Lol

Anyways! Hope you are all having great starts to your new years and as said, I wish you all the best in what you guys set out to accomplish this year!

Bullies! Give it a break!

2012-01-09T21:42:00.000+02:00

I am so sick and tired of bullies, and also the people who do not take a stand. I mean, this is something that goes on and on and on and on and in most cases people just turn a blind eye.

I have received countless emails over the years from individuals who have to deal with being bullied on a daily basis, some of these individuals threatening suicide.

People who have to deal with bullies all the time post videos on youtube; the emotional torment that these people go thru is indescribable.

As some of you might know from a couple of posts a few years back I was also subjected to the act of bullying, I used to get teased left, rite and centre, called a gay, homo and fag and bore the brunt of many jokes. Remember, I was that skinny little white boy with big batty ears that battled to fit in socially.

Bullies usually have a poor and unhealthy up bringing, they are usually neglected and not given enough love and support from their families. Bullies usually attack people on an emotional level because they lack self-respect, discipline and most likely see themselves in their ‘prey’.

If you are a bully, turn the tables… Imagine what it feels like being tripped or chanted at on a daily basis, imagine dreading going to any social event or even school and work every day, imagine being anxious around other people all the time! Imagine the feeling of your pride being ripped away at every opportunity that is at hand for a bully to get to you.

Not a cool thing to imagine? Rite? Then why do it to others?

If you are a parent of a bully… Imagine that it is your child being bullied, imagine that their voice is taken away on a daily basis, that they are forced to climb into an emotional dark hole that takes years and years of soul searching to get out of. Imagine that your child’s learning is stumped because of the abusive acts of another individual, another individual that really just needs to be taken in and given love.

Not a cool thing to imagine? Rite? Then why not do something about your bully child?

To the bullies, give it up! Socially you are not respected and usually you end up battling in life. Make peace with yourself, get over your issues, make peace with the ones you bully, I can assure you now that you will live a more happy and peaceful life.

To the ones who are bullied, remember that you are who you, you are the best and always put yourself first, no matter what! Don’t let the idiots get to you, might it be rumors or talking behind your back or being shunted from a social circle, you are better than that and you will end up tops!

Bullying is for losers!

Celebrating life

2011-12-25T16:54:00.000+02:00

It is that time of year again when one celebrates life, your accomplishments and the start of a new year and I in particular do a lot of reflecting and reminiscing.

Although it is also the time of giving and showing your love and appreciation for others it is also important to take this time and reflect on yourself, reflect on the things you are grateful for in life, what you have achieved and what goals you will be setting out for yourself for the next year to come with your future in mind.

I usually take a look back at how life has changed and improved from one year to the next.

This year has been amazing; I have met that special person who I truly love and will do anything for and who I want to build a life and future with. It also marks the end of my first year of studies which is another step into my future and getting my degree and this year has been a great year in terms of building new friendships and meeting some special people who make life amazing and well worth it.

I have also learnt a lot about myself this year in terms of who I am, what I stand for and what I want to accomplish in life and that I am the one who controls my life and happiness, no one else. Obviously I will continue to learn more things about myself, but this is part of what life is about.

It started off a bit bumpy, but in the end it all comes together and when looking back I now see why I had to go thru some of the things that I went thru this past year. Without those experiences, good and bad, I would not be the person I am today and where I am at today.

Remember one thing, what does not kill you, only makes you stronger… A very old saying, but so true.

Once again I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a super new year and I hope that you all set out to achieve and accomplish your goals you have set out in life, and if you have not, then it is never too late to start! Give it your all, you really do not have anything to loose!

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T10:24:00.002+02:00

Wishing all my readers a wonderful Christmas filled with love and laughter!
xxx

Gym progress...

2011-12-22T18:54:00.002+02:00

Thought I would post a pic of my progress at gym...

As I do not want to get too big, my aim at the moment is to still stay lean and just put on a little bit more size, not too much...

So at the moment we are training with lighter weights and doing high reps where as previously we were doing heavy weights with low reps. At the moment we do about 20 to 30 reps at a time and working on one muscle group per session and then doing abs on most days... We are putting in about 4 to 5 sessions a week which lasts about an hour.

So far so good. Been a bit slack over the holiday period, but thats okay...

The opening of SOHO nightclub in Johannesburg

2011-12-20T21:11:00.001+02:00

This year for my birthday I decided to celebrate by having drinks and snacks at the house with mates and then venturing to the new SOHO nightclub that opened on the 17^th of December in Boksburg.

Just the photos online had us all excited about seeing the club.

Despite the distance from Sandton to the club we all set off in convoy to SOHO, and upon arrival, just by the look of the amount of cars parked outside I knew it was going to be a good night.

We had VIP access for the evening, which allowed us access to the top level of the club, which was refreshingly cooled down by aircons, and we could look down at the dance floor and kind of gain our bearings.

The club’s layout is absolutely awesome, with a bridge that goes over the dance floor with a podium looking over the crowed and the design and layout of the bars you could clearly see that a lot of thought and effort has been put into this new venue.

The dance floor was a bit HOT but that would have been a given for any club on this evening as the afternoon was a scorcher, however, we were able to cool off upstairs.

The music was also great, really enjoyed the tunes that kept the crowed glued to the floor for hours.

And the male and female dancers were an absolute hit… Need I say more…

All in all it was a great evening and everyone had a fantastic jol! Will definitely be heading there again in the future!

As for my birthday, I am a bit nackered after 3 days of celebrating with mates but now it is time to wind down and do movies and some extreme sports, you know, get the adrenaline pumping!

Hope you all have a super holiday season!

Hemo Rage, giving it a try...

2011-12-07T17:06:00.001+02:00

Jack 3D is a pre workout drink that I have been using for a while now, after taking about a month off from using it, which is something you should do to clear your system, I went to get more today, however, there is a new product that caught my attention which is called Hemo Rage. It is a bit more expensive, but comes in a larger tub and only requires one scoop where as Jack 3D requires two, so therefore it lasts longer.

It has the same effect as Jack3D, actually a little bit more intense and gives you a great boost in the gym, gives you an awesome pump and keeps you focused.

There is a warning on the tub that even if you are tempted to take more than one scoop, you should not! Where as with Jack 3D you can increase your scoops to 3 or 4 scoops.

After a few minutes of mixing it with water and drinking it I could feel the effects already, which is usually a tingling feeling in your skin and an increase in energy.

I arrived at the gym, did my thing and did not even take notice of anyone around me, spent about 45 minutes in my own little world…

Now, these pre workout drinks can be harmful to your system, I mean, you are putting toxins into your system, so if you are all about being natural then I would advise that you not take it.

With these two specific drinks, from experience they give you come downs, so if you are prone to depression I would also not advise that you take it.

Just thought I would share that with you guys who are looking at maybe investing in a pre workout drink, browse around and find something that you like, but try not stick with it as your system gets used to it. And always take a break from using the drinks.

Hemo Rage Black Ultra Concentrate Proprietary Blend: Beyond Extreme Underground Pre-Workout Detonator contains: Creatine Monohydrate, L-Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate, CarnoSyn Beta Alanine, Taurine, Caffeine Anhydrous, 1,3 Dimethylamylamine, Huperzine A.

Groupon Dinner Package – Deal or No Deal?

2011-12-03T09:12:00.001+02:00

I have to admit that I am totally in love with the Groupon service and that I would recommend it to anyone and everyone, however when it comes to their dinner deals I wonder if the restaurants stick up to their end of the deal.

We had the opportunity of purchasing a dinner for 4 at a rate of R185 which included a sirloin steak and either a glass of wine, draught of beer or a soda each, needless to say we bought the offer from Groupon and headed to The Dross Malibongwe with the expectation of having a lovely dinner.

We were greeted with puzzled faces when we mentioned that we had a Groupon voucher, our reservation had been made but no table reserved for our arrival time so we were seated outside on a rainy and chilly evening.

It was evident that our waiter was not impressed with serving us, probably making the assumption that we were cheap skates just out to take advantage of the deal we had purchased from Groupon. Mom always said that assumptions are the mother of all f*@k ups, and in this case she was rite.

Instead of the waiter taking the opportunity and giving us super service in the hopes of getting a bigger tip as we had more to spare, he opted for the opposite, and the opposite is what he got in the end.

My concern is that although Groupon is offering these amazing deals, are you really getting the service that one would get when paying the full price? Are the restaurants briefing their staff on the opportunity they might have when serving Groupon clients?

Are the restaurants aware that Groupon clients could be turned into regulars provided that they enjoy the dinner and are offered the same service that usual patrons would be offered?

Yeah, maybe the Dross is not known for the best service around, but there is no excuse.

I believe that Groupon should ensure that the restaurants that they are enlisting should be informed and aware of the opportunity available and this needs to be communicated down to staff level, and maybe these restaurants should be rated first as it is Groupon’s reputation on the line as well.

Shooting Designer Roman Handt

2011-12-01T12:12:00.001+02:00

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I love...

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I love the smell of freshly cut grass, the smell of a match being lit, or the first scent that comes from lighting a cigarette even though I don’t smoke.

I also love the smell of fuel at a gas station while filling up. I love the smell of onions being fried; it could be mistaken for a whole meal and I also love the sweet scent that passes through the air just before it starts to rain for the first time.

And I bet you I am not the only one...

xxx

Sisters With Blisters Walk 2011

2011-11-26T12:09:00.001+02:00

What an amazing experience it was for an amazing cause!

We were up at 5am to make sure that we were ready for the first walk which kicked off at 7h30 this Saturday morning!

Sisters With Blisters is an initiative started by Jacaranda FM and involves thousands of people walking and taking a stand against woman and child abuse. And literally thousands of people pitched up for todays event.

We got onto the float to kick the first walk off and already I was in awe of the amount of people that came out to support the initiative. If the first walk was anything to go by then the rest was definitely going to be amazing!

It was not soon until we decided to get off the float and join the men and woman in the walk, some in heels and some in fairy outfits all sporting pink!! Even some of the guys were wearing heels! I take my hat off to them as 8km is quite a distance to do in heels, but well worth it!

The dog walk took off soon after with some canines sporting their own pink endowed outfits!

After having a quick lunch and something to drink we made our way to the starting point again to kick off the last walk of the day and this time around the masses of people walking had multiplied in size!

As we encouraged the ladies along the route it was clear that there was a lot of support for this cause and I am pretty sure that next year the turnout is probably going to double in size!

If you have not yet done the walk yet I urge you to join us next year and show your support! I know I will be doing it every year from now on and remember, it does not end at the finish line, this is something that people have to live by and constantly push to reduce woman and child abuse.

Thank you to Jacaranda for taking the time out to organize something so amazing all in aid of charity! You guys are super stars in my books!

xxx

My Skin Rejuvenation Process Continues...

2011-11-25T13:39:00.001+02:00

As most of you know I have been frequenting The Melrose Aesthetic Centre quite a bit lately as the results that I have been getting have been amazing!

Just before jetting off to Mauritius for the Rapport Calendar shoot recently I went in for another treatment that uses light technology to rejuvenate the facial skin.

I experienced slight discomfort but nothing too radical. Once done and once the post treatment cream was applied and left on for a while I was free to go with my skin feeling tighter and fresher and also glowing.

I was able to step out into the public straight after the treatment was done and with a launch that evening I was reassured that I would not look like a red tomato.

Now a few weeks down the line I have to admit that the treatment definitely paid off, my skin still feels great and I experience far fewer breakouts than previously.

This treatment, which is called the BBL treatment, also focuses on reducing the sight of blemishes and sun damage, which in this case has also worked in my favor.

For more enquiries about this treatment you can contact The Melrose Aesthetic Centre directly on 011 214 9940 or visit www.skinbodysoul.co.za

Exam Time!

2011-11-16T07:41:00.001+02:00

This morning marks the start of my exams, which will also see the end of my first year working towards my BA degree in Marketing at VEGA.

So far so good, I am writing Finance today, in about an hour to be precise and spent most of the day yesterday and the day before preparing for the exam. Of course this morning I woke up feeling tired as hell, but hey, it is nearly over… Then I got my Critical Studies exam on Friday, so the studying does not end. A typical day for me at the moment consists out of getting up, showering, hitting the books, taking a break to gym and hitting the books again, not very exciting at all!

This Friday, Ryan and I will be heading to the movies with a couple of friends to watch Breaking Dawn, I have never really been a fan, but it sounds like it should be pretty good.

My birthday is also coming up on the 16^th of December and the plan is just to be really chilled, the plan for the whole of December is to be really chilled, we might do some traveling, but at the moment I am not too sure… :0)

Yesterday I got a call after entering a competition online while voting for Ryan for Face Of Markham and was told that I had won a Samsung Gio mobile phone, it was only released in March, so that is pretty cool, they deliver it this week. I am not too sure what I am going to do with it, but will see…

I should be picking up the pics from this past Saturday’s shoot with Roman Handt, I am really looking forward to seeing them as they looked super while we were shooting! And it was a very fun shoot to do with a whole bunch of great people!

Oki doki! I am off to write my exam now, then hitting the shops and gym, then more studying!

Till laters…!

Roman Handt's New Range Shoot

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Rapport Model Comp

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Check out the video I made of the Rapport Model Gala evening which took place on the 5th of November 2011...

I tried embedding the video, but something is whack on here... :0) Hope you like!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU_UiBcortg

My Thineers Dental Procedure

2011-10-13T11:08:00.001+02:00

BEFORE

AFTER

A few weeks ago I made the decision to undergo a Thineers (Ultra Thin Veneers) dental procedure. In a nutshell, Thineers is simply a permanent and painless way to a perfect smile.

Although I quite liked my smile the way it was, my teeth were slightly discolored and there was a small gap between my two front teeth, which made me a bit self-conscious.

Working in the entertainment industry, it is very important to be confident at all times, especially when smiling! After having the Thineers fitted, I am certainly boasting more confidence and kind of just want to smile all the time :0)

I decided on Thineers specifically because it is a much easier solution than getting veneers.

Only two very short consultations are necessary. During the first consultation, which is about half an hour, Dr Wasserman takes the impression of your top teeth over which he will fit the Thineers. The production of the Thineers is very quick and a week later the placement can be done. The second consultation, during which he fits the Thineers, only takes about 40 minutes.

The nice thing about this procedure is that there is no filing or grinding of your own teeth. So, you keep your original teeth and the Thineers are simply fitted over. So there is no pain and no discomfort!

Doctor Wasserman gave me some advice afterwards to ensure that I maintain my new smile and keep my pearly whites whiter than ever, also keeping in mind that my thineers cannot discolor at all.

If you’re interested in having this procedure done, you can call Dr Wasserman’s practice on 083 239 6510 or send an e-mail to info@thineers.co.za

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Be lifted charity lunch and fashion show, 5 October 2011

2011-10-06T06:47:00.004+02:00

I try and accommodate as many requests as possible for charities and when doing so I really put some thought into what I am actually supporting and what I am offering my time up for.

This week I offered up some of my time to a charity called ’Be Lifted’. The campaign aims to endorse the importance of mental health for all South Africans. The campaign was generously funded and made possible by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund.

Rachel Tambo and celebrity friends all got together for a Champagne Breakfast and a fashion show by Jan Malan featuring top designers at the magical Shepstone Gardens in Johannesburg on the 5^th of October 2011.

It was great to see PJ Powers perform her new song called ‘lifted’ with all proceeds from the sale of the single going to the charity as well as all funds raised at the lunch.

I look forward to my next charity event.

It is supposed to be my off week...

2011-09-20T16:56:00.000+02:00

I actually have quite a bit to write about, a lot has been happening but I won’t bore you will all the nitty gritty.

This past weekend I looked after my two younger cousins, taking them to school and back, making sure that they were at their sporting events and making sure that they were fed and I can proudly say that I got a thumbs up from my Aunt and Uncle on their return. I do sympathize with single parents though, especially ones who have full time jobs! Because taking care of kids is definitely a fulltime job!

I had to take some time out on Saturday evening to host the FUSUN Live festival in Hatfield square which was awesome, I am most definitely looking forward to the next one!

This week has been a crazy one and it was supposed to be my holiday week, and we are only two days into it!

I visited The Melrose Aesthetics Centre on Monday morning and checked into the dentist first as I will be doing a teeth whitening treatment over the next few weeks, then I checked in to have my BBL treatment which is a laser treatment for the face. I was quite chuffed to hear the doc say that I did not really need it however the treatment will rejuvenate the skin and clear up any blemishes and scars and help prevent acne in the future.

I have to admit though, the procedure was a little bit uncomfortable but yet, my pain tolerance is not really that high and I just kept saying to myself: “No pain, no gain!”

Nonetheless my skin is feeling great and looks new! And it has only been a day since I had it done!!

As most of you know I have been punting for support for the Rapport model competition this year. It is something I would really like to win especially given the fact that one of the prizes is a car. Voters also stand a chance to win a trip to Mauritius with us when we go and shoot the calendar in October.

It is pretty easy for South Africans to vote, all you have to do is text “Rapport/Man10” to 35584.

So! That’s it from me for now! Hope you all have a super week further!

New place and working hard!

2011-09-07T21:53:00.000+02:00

Wow! I have not been on here for ages! Need to start learning how to blog from my phone!

I am all settled into my new place in Johannesburg and am loving it! I feel at one with myself… haha!

So I am back in gym after having the flu as well, all going well! I got the Cleo bachelor comp and the rapport shoot to look forward to and am ensuring that my body is in tip top condition!

This past week I had the opportunity of going into The Melrose Aesthetics Centre in Johannesburg to have a facial done, a very light peel in order to see what the condition is of my skin at the moment.

As I will be returning to them in a few weeks time I thought I would document my progress as I go along and share my thoughts and experiences with you.

First of all I must admit that as a teenager I used to battle with acne quite a bit, actually that is an understatement! Only now really, for the last year or so has my skin been getting better, however there is some sun damage, light scarring from previous acne and a couple of light blemishes which need fixing. I have also made the decision to visit The Melrose Aesthetics Centre on a regular basis as I would like to keep my skin under check, ensure that it remains youthful and healthy and to do what I can to prevent premature aging.

This is obviously something that one does over time and something that should become part of your lifestyle and you obviously need to listen and do what the professionals tell you to do!

After my treatment this past week my skin felt clean, smooth and fresh. The treatment unclogged my pores and got rid of dead skin cells and rejuvenated my facial skin. It was a little red after the treatment but I was still able to head out to an event later that evening. You can almost immediately see an improvement in your skin that just gets better as the days progress.

I am heading back to The Melrose Aesthetics Centre again sometime this month to go for a BBL treatment that involves laser therapy. This will assist with the light scarring and blemishes as well as the sun damage, which will prevent premature aging of the skin, I hope! :0) I will keep you guys posted on that as well!

Here is to healthy skin!

Cleo, Taboo, a Move and Feeling Under The Weather...

2011-08-23T13:17:00.001+02:00

I am feeling super under the weather with this cold that I have picked up, if only the person who carried it onto Ryan at work just stayed home, quite selfish of her if you ask me, but I guess most of us are all over worked and have commitments to follow thru on, so I will blame it on the corporates!

Anyway, this week sees me studying for a finance test I have on Thursday, nothing too hetic and I have grasped the concepts quite well, so I am not too worried.

This past weekend saw the birthday of Chris Coutroulis at Taboo, who is the owner of the venue. I was lucky enough to be included as part of the entertainment and a show which saw some hot bronzed up male models (yeah yeah, the eye makeup was a tad bit too much) carrying some hot female models thru the packed club showing off some awesome shoe designs. Afterwards it was party time. I believe it was one of Taboo’s biggest nights, loaded with celebrities and socialites and performances by Goodluck and First Project.

Last week we shot the November issue of the Cleo magazine for the Cleo bachelor of the year comp at a venue in Johannesburg CBD. I must admit driving thru the city was a bit nerve wrecking for me, however once I had arrived and met some of the other guys the nerves subsided.

I got to work with photographer Fiona Royds again, which was brilliant. She got me standing on the highest part of the building on the roof posing for what looks like some awesome shots!

We also did interviews with the magazine’s journalists as well as for ETV’s Sistahood show which will air on the 1^st of October, should they choose my insert or at least part of it.

Well, here is to getting better soon! Hopefully before this weekend! I am moving to a new place closer to Uni and will need the energy!

Have a good one peeps! x

Cleo Bachelor Of The Year 2011 Nomination

2011-08-18T11:45:00.001+02:00

Hey guys!

I Hope everyone is having a super August month and keeping warm! Summer is
nearly upon us and believe you me I can not wait!

It will soon be time to get rid of the layers of clothing and start wearing
my shorts, slops and vests again! (Like the good old Durban days!)

I got some great news recently and I thought I would share it with you all
before the shoot this Friday.

I have been nominated as one of the top 50
Cleo Bachelors for the year for 2011 and will appear with the rest of the
nominees in the November issue of the magazine.

It will once again be down to public vote to determine the winner, I will
keep you guys posted and let you know when voting starts!

Other than that we are shooting for the November issue this Friday and I
will be working alongside the Wonderbra ladies this weekend at Taboo
nightclub in Sandton, still not sure what exactly they need guys for, but it
should be interesting. For those of you who are keen on stopping by, I am
sure it will be a great evening!

Take care guys!