335South African Beauty Rachelle Van Waardhuizen Continues to Impress The World Over
Instagram and fashion model Rachelle Van Waardhuizen was born on July 30, 2003 in Capetown, South Africa. Rachelle is five feet ten inches tall and at 120 pounds, she has what is described as a slim, ‘editorial build’. Rachel’s measurements are 34-23-35, with an all natural D cup. A brunette with a classic doe eyed beauty. Rachelle’s luminous brown eyes and glowing, bronzed skin really set her apart. She is a rising star in the industry. Internationally signed, rising model Rachelle works with agencies In Greece and Turkey, where the vibe is sensual and warm. She is also signed with agencies in Spain and Germany, known for its editorial precision. In a fashion editorial shot in Bali, titled ‘Late Afternoon Glow: Poolside Creative Collab with Rachelle Van Waardhuizen at Villa Sanctum, Bali’. Glowing beside the sun dappled pool of the Villa Sanctum in Bali, Rachel demonstrates what made her a rising star. Rachelle’s clean girl aesthetic, natural beauty, coupled with her athletic physique, is what makes her so captivating. In the photoshoot, Rachelle models a burgundy bikini, her long brown hair tied back to reveal her striking bone structure, high cheekbones and full pout. She is signed with Castaway model management in Bali for her on location modeling. Rachelle’s main agency is Boss agency, in her native South Africa. An area which is known for some of the most alluring talent in the industry.
She is repped by global modeling agencies such as Generation Models, Hero Creative, Gloss, and One League In the sun dappled photoshoot in Bali, Rachelle reclines in the Villa which has an elevated “Moroccan-inspired vibe,’ with it’s archways and warm sienna tones. Lush, verdant Bali tropical accents and the stunning Moroccan pool, are the perfect backdrop for the campaign shot. Rachelle is in a burgundy string bikini, which offsets her golden tan and skin glistening with the water drops, which glow in the afternoon sun. Rachelle arches her back, reclining and stretching her long limbed beauty. Described by Bali fashion and swimwear photographer Glen Krohn as having a “graceful yet strong presence that feels authentic and magnetic”. The moment that he captured of Rachelle was all about “flowing movement”. The beautiful Villa certainly contributed to the magic which happened on set, as photographer Glen Krohn describes his collab with Rachelle “as no forced setups - just flowing movement, laughs between takes, and letting the moment happen naturally. It felt sensual, empowering, and completely effortless”.
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The image of Rachelle in a stark white string bikini with her bronzed skin and slicked back dark hair, as she poses against a Moroccan style column, is classic in it’s beauty. After an outfit change, Rachelle models a peacock green bikini as she stands under an arabesque archway, framed by a Moroccan style column. Described by photographer Glen Krohn himself as ‘a style which draws heavily from 1970s aesthetics”. His vibe is all about “effortless poses, warm colour palettes, raw natural beauty, and a sense of freedom — fused with Bali’s vibrant, sun-soaked energy.” The spontaneous photo shoot certainly delivers, it was realistic without being too overly curated. Wet slicked back dark hair, gold earrings and a smattering of freckles, high cheekbones, deep set eyes a sculpted jaw line and anchored by a full, pout. Rachelle’s natural beauty shines through in the golden hour. This editorial fashion shoot in Bali would be one of her most definitive to date, with Rachelle’s unique style described as “sensual, empowering and completely effortless,” by photographer Glen Krohn.
Rachelle Van Waardhuizen on 35mm film in Cape Town, South Africa
Rachelle has a spectrum of looks and is fluid, not conforming to any one look in particular. In her Bellazon model profile, Rachelle Van Waardhuizen wears a sculpted, thong bikini which shows off her athletic physique, emphasizing fluidity of movement. Rachelle poses with intention in her instagram sizzle reel, as she models a red, tiger print bikini. Her rachelle_v_Waardhuizen Instagram has over one hundred and five thousand followers. Rachel’s pinned instagram reel in the red string bikini was shot by photographer @akimov_aleksandr. Rachelle’s range as a model is captured as she is photographed in a stunning, side profile with her black lined lips and Bordeaux lipstick, snatched jawline, onyx earrings and black leather jacket, in yet another instagram post. Photographed by @jdee_allin and styled by @_carlastyles, the beautiful makeup look created by MUA @kellypaitakihairmakeup. In another instagram reel, Rachelle wears a backless, black halter top maxi dress.
With her sun kissed skin framed against the turquoise sea in the background in her sequined, black, one piece swimsuit, Rachelle shines as she takes a quick dip in the pool. The sequins reflect the last rays of the sun, as they shimmer between gloss and matte. Rachelle lifts herself out of the pool as the geometric cutouts of her swimsuit, are a photo study of light and texture. In another Instagram post, ‘Fairy on land,” Rachelle looks like a princess in her puff sleeved white dress. The crisp, white, cotton dress is in stunning contrast to her liquid gold tan, glowing skin and luxurious dark brunette hair. In Rachelle’s fire post on her Instagram, she is modeling a fire fit from @allformimi, shot in Cape Town, South Africa.
This fire post is trademark Rachelle, as she is giving Julia Robert’s main character energy from ‘Pretty Woman’ in her mocha brown and white polka dot curtain string bikini. The editorial style image from Rachelle’s instagram is giving 80’s glam, with the high pigment contour blush and “big hair” and statement, blue lapis lazuli earrings, the color of which contrasts beautifully with her complexion. This serves to pull the whole look together. The accessory leans into ‘80s revival, go big or go home. The blue lapis lazuli color, saturated with contrast is drawing attention to Rachelle’s neckline. The 80’s glam is a modern ‘reinterpretation’ and not just a throwback. The voluminous hair is giving super model. Rachelle’s shout out in the “In studio with my dream team,” post is to the behind the scenes collab with her team, such as photographer by jdee_allin and stylist @_carlastyles. Her hair stylist for the shoot was @claudinethequeen and the MUA artist who worked the magic was @kellypaitKihairmakeup. In her iconic “fashion editorial” post she is giving Jackie Kennedy realness with the multi patterned, silk scarf on her head. The stunning editorial was shot by photographer @fanie_nel_photographer. In Rachelle’s travel Bali reel, she chronicles the pristine nature, the lush, emerald beauty of the vegetation, and the serene, azure sea.
The island of Bali is a mood, In the glow of the sunset she models a deep v neck maxi dress and sequin clutch. Her hair back and metal hardware earrings. The beautiful dress is an original by @umaandleopold and was shot by photographer @rubenbeeris. The vibe is 1970s as it leans into the retro glam and the quiet luxury of Halston. The fluid, clean lines and and understated sensuality of the Haltonesque design. In her ‘touch ups,” Rachelle is applying lipgloss in a post which has a closeup of her glowing skin, and neutral toned makeup. She is the ultimate natural beauty! Rachelle’s curated post of Italy, it is giving nostalgic, 1970s retro vibes on the beach! Her Bella Bella aesthetic is giving effortless Italian glamour in a Tiger print string bikini and plenty of Bellinis in Puglia, Italy. The vibe is Sophia Lauren and Italian summer, as Rachelle channels an Italian screen goddess, sensual and elegant in her “postcards from Positano” themed post. Oversized, designer black sunglasses, windswept and casually tousled hair, radiant and minimalistic makeup with a radiant, bronzed skin. In a tiger print, cropped blouse and matching midi skirt, with a fluid silhouette, as the light weight fabric catches the breeze. The post tittled ‘Indan Bambina,’ and shot by @depuma, there is also a variation with a short miniskirt.
With every frame leaning cinematic, like a film that is evocative of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Dressed in a neutral, brown tiger print bikini, she vlogs an impromptu trip to Milos, Greece. Rachelle vibes in an ‘I love Milos’ T shirt ,’ as she takes in the view of the rocky, craggy coastline…and the aquamarine sea. The beauty of the coastline is the perfect backdrop as she models an animal print bikini. Sailing the Greek islands, Rachelle is a Greek goddess. She takes in the sights while posing on a red vespa in a fire 1970’s coded black bikini and denim culottes. She is a Greek Goddess in a white cut out silk dress with a halter neck cutout and gold hardware. She wears a berry red string, triangle top bikini as she showers off in an outdoor shower, with the azure coast as the scenic back drop.
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Rachelle Van Waardhuizen portrait is all freckles and brunette beauty
Rachelle travel vlogs take her to the Turkish Rivera. She models a cheetah print, lantern string, triangle top bikini and matching cover up by @shop_res. Her ‘Summer in Europe,’ photo dump and reel from Positano, Italy is a Mediterranean dream. Shot in a sunny Villa, wearing a strappy, leopard print mini dress from indahclothing, as Rachelle stares out from the balcony and photographed by fashion photographer and creative director Depuma. She models a scalloped, string bikini in lemon yellow from capalaswim. In the accompanying Instagram reel, Rachelle is resplendent in a white blouse and red and white gingham shorts, as she has an impromptu picnic eating cherries and strawberries. Posing on a veranda in a white and floral, embroidered bikini, as the gentle breeze blows through her hair for a picture perfect scene. The Depuma cheetah brand one piece halter top swimsuit, that she wears in the Villa, in the Positano, Italy Amalfi coast is beautiful. She goes to the market in a periwinkle, blue two piece set, in an iconic 1960’s cinematic vibe with a bottle of milk. Rachelle’s unique modeling style can be called editorial. She assumes a distinct presence as a model, with an aesthetic which is mutable. Her earthy, brunette beauty, is part of Rachelle’s identity. The rich tones, the dimension of her brunette beauty and a “face card that never declines” is what sets Rachelle apart from other model. Rachelle’s mutable qualities and classic beauty is what makes her such a great model. From softness to intensity, her visual language transitions so easily. From minimalism to glamour, she subtly assumes the persona as a model. She has recently experienced a glow up, in a ‘Pink Panther brought to life’ post by ‘Salome_du_plooy’ couture. Rachelle’s glow up is more of a refinement, than a before and after which is what makes her so compelling. The pink sequined and maribou feathered dress as worn by Rachelle, is styled by @kimkennedy3 and photographed by @mmmiesh. She pairs it with a cotton candy pink faux fur jacket. He fire edit to the reel is set to ‘Slow Motion High’ by Kelly Boesch.
In another fashion edit for Balinese designer Brenna.co which is “handmade in Bali with California Flair” and featured in Vogue. Rachelle wears the ‘Black Cherry Dress” which as per the instagram post is “crafted” from are rare fabric made from unused textiles. The long, sleeveless ruffled hem black and white print dress, with “subtle keyhole detail” is absolutely beautiful on Rachelle. She modeled the dress with a beautiful rattan and gold chain, Balinese handcrafted bucket bag. Appearing in photographer Mike Palmowski’s archives in his Instagram post in Capetown, South Africa, shot by a canon eos 30 camera and a 70-200 lens. The natural portrait of Rachelle is stunning. She looks ethereal on the beach in Capetown, South Africa walking along the shore in a macrame, beige dress in the golden hour before sunset. Her bridal look in a floral appliqué wedding dress and white veil by designer Gavin Rajah is beautiful. Rachelle also modeled swimwear by Sommer.swim in a fashion editorial in @vogueaustralia. She wears a shimmery, olive green bikini triangle top, string bikini which is the swimwear trend of the summer. Swimming in a velvety, emerald green lagoon, in a bottle green bikini that mirrors the water, is where Rachelle’s aesthetic and style are blurred into one image, defying her style.
