Poolaroids: Meet Freedom Models' Los Angeles Ladies

The heat never stops for Freedom Models. In this session of Poolaroids, we take you back to the iconic poolside at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, accompanied by the lovely ladies of Freedom. We talk off-duty loves and more with some of LA’s freshest faces. Get your sunscreen and shades ready (and give us a follow on our Instagram @flauntmagazine, while you’re at it), because we’ll be swimming in the deep end today.

DAYNA FRAZER (Instagram)

What do you like the best about Los Angeles?

The endless sunshine, healthy delicious food, and swimming.

What are you doing when you're not modeling? 

Probably cooking or vintage shopping!

What is your guilty pleasure? 

A night in binge watching 30 Rock.

How do you take care of your skin in the summer? 

SPF 50 all day, every day and lots of exfoliating.

What is the best thing about being a model? 

Getting to travel on a whim and meet so many creative & inspiring people!

 ROSE GILROY (Instagram)

What do you like the best about Los Angeles? 

My favorite thing about Los Angeles is that it has both a beach and a mountain range. It may be a bustling city, but it allows for a number of outdoor activities that always leave me feeling connected to nature. Now that I live in NYC, I find myself missing LA's hiking trails, state parks, and coastline.

What are you doing when you're not modeling? 

When I'm not modeling I'm volunteering at the Wild Bird Fund in New York City! When I'm in LA you, can find me hiking or at the beach.

Do you have any special skills? 

I can solve a Rubik's cube!

How do you take care of your skin in the summer? 

I wear sunscreen every day, drink a lot of water and always have a hat handy. I love a summer glow, but I try my best to stay out of the sun. 

What is the best thing about being a model? 

My favorite thing about modeling is getting to work with and learn from all of the creative and talented people you meet on sets. 

 CHRISTINE BURKE (Instagram)

What do you like the best about Los Angeles?

The weather and the beach. I'm from San Diego so it's not too far from home.

What are you doing when you're not modeling?

Either working out, reading or eating an acai bowl. I sound so LA but it's the honest truth.

Describe your swimsuit fashion style.

I really like simple, well-made suits. More on the skimpy side with a flattering cut in a solid color.

What is one thing you can't live without?

My parents! Honestly, I have no idea where I'd be without them, they raised me so well. I'm so grateful.

What is the best thing about being a model?

Being treated like a princess on set and getting the opportunity to work with such talented creatives. Nothing beats working with an amazing team.

REBECCA SZULC (Instagram)

What are you doing when you're not modeling? 

Baking, writing lists or trying new sports. Lately, I've been really enjoying playing golf!

Describe your swimsuit fashion style. 

Comfort! I'm all about the comfort of a bikini. I'm super active so I like styles with more support. I prefer styles that are more like sports bras. That way I don't have to worry about straps and strings coming undone while I'm swimming in the ocean or running around having fun!

Who inspires you? 

Everyone! It might sound silly, but I find everyone inspiring. People don't realize how much you can learn by simply having a conversation with someone. Every single person has a history, some sort of story to tell. It could be a sad, happy, funny, scary or exciting story. I find it all inspiring.

How do you take care of your skin in the summer? 

Sand and salt water! So good for everything. And I always make sure I'm super hydrated. And I use coconut oil every day.

What is the best thing about being a model? 

Travelling. I'm sure 90% of models would agree that one of the best things about being a model is being able to travel the world.

ASHTON FLUTEY (Instagram)

 What was your most fun photo shoot like?

Climbing rooftops at sunset, riding around on the top of vintage cars, playing basketball and dancing in the streets of Paris with Lee Jeans was a pretty amazing one, we had an incredible team with such an amazing vibe.

What are you doing when you're not modeling? 

Hanging out with or rescuing an animal, no doubt. Horseriding or borrowing one of my friend's dogs to go on a hike! I'm animal obsessed. Adopt, don't shop! I also love barbeque or beach days, dancing with good friends and family. The simple things.

Who inspires you?

Strong woman! Christine Townend and her work fighting for animals has been a huge inspiration since a young age. And all the woman in Half The Sky and the countless other women out there who show unbelievable courage in the face of incredible cruelty and inequality. I am inspired to do more and be more by their bravery and true power of will. 

What is one thing you can't live without?

A great book! You are never bored with a great book and good music. Cliche but true!

What is the best thing about being a model?

Travel of course. I filled my passport last year! I am so grateful for the amount of cities and cultures I've been able to experience through this job. Plus the opportunity to meet and work with new people every day, hearing their stories and what drives them!

MADISON KIRKBRIDE (Instagram)

What do you like the best about Los Angeles?

I love the weather. It's always so sunny and warm.

What was your most fun photo shoot like?

I really loved the editorial shoot I did last summer. It had the whole valley girl vibe to it and it was fun.

What are you doing when you're not modeling?

Usually, I'm with my friends, at the pool, or sleeping.

Describe your swimsuit fashion style.

I love bright colors, and I like when it's strappy or is ruffled so it isn't just a triangle top.

Who inspires you? 

My best friends. I'd be nowhere without them. They're everything to me.

MARIAMA DIALLO (Instagram)

What do you like the best about Los Angeles?

The weather! And how easy going life can be here at times. Also, the pool parties! Can't forget about those. 

Describe your swimsuit fashion style.

This summer I've been obsessed with bright and colorful one-piece swimsuits. So many amazing options!

Who inspires you?

People inspire me. We are so powerful and are able to take so much pain yet still have so much joy. I am inspired by people every day. Whether it is, man. Giving to the homeless, or the young girl finally loving herself, or even just the stranger that smiles while walking by. I believe that we are all connected and that we should all take care of each other and inspire one another.

How do you take care of your skin in the summer?

By wearing the least make up possible. Unless I'm working, I try not to wear makeup and make sure my moisturizer also has at-least 25 SPF content! Oh, I also love doing hydration masks! 

What is the best thing about being a model?

The traveling for sure! It's amazing being able to travel and see new places and try new foods and just have all of these experience.

RACHAEL LANGE (Instagram)

What I like best about Los Angeles is that it's home to so many different types of people.

Los Angeles is a city where you're free to be whoever you want to be. You can pursue anything you want, dress however you like. It's full of opportunity, which is inspiring to me.

Describe your swimsuit fashion style.

My swimsuit fashion style is anything that has a girly, but also punky and edgy vibe to it. I love loud colors and patterns that stand out. I'm also a huge fan of the retro '80s high-waisted cut that's come back into style recently.

Name one thing you can't live without.

One thing I can't live without is coffee! Every morning drinking coffee is sort of a ritual for me. I like taking it as a time to relax, wake up, and to prepare myself for the day. I'm also just completely obsessed with the taste of it!

What's your guilty pleasure?

My guilty pleasure is finding and tasting new vegan desserts and junk foods. I'm vegan, so anytime I find something new that looks good I get so excited to try it! Food, in general, is probably my guilty pleasure. I'm a total foodie!

Do you have any special talents? 

My special talent is that I can dance really well.

ANGELINA JESSON (Instagram)

What do you like the best about Los Angeles? 

Chilli and lime mango at Santee Alley, the amazing vintage and antique stores in Little Ethiopia and most importantly because I'm British and can't handle LA heat, air conditioner in Ubers.

What are you doing when you're not modeling? 

I make sci-if inspired video and performance art so when I am not modeling, I am usually working on this with my collaborator Jaron.

Describe your swimsuit fashion style.

Anything '60s inspired!! 

Who inspires you? 

A lot of people inspire me but Bjork and Matthew Barney have two of the most brilliant and creative minds. 

What is one thing you can't live without? 

This is very difficult because I am a self-confessed hoarder. I collect anything from snow globes and old mannequins to vintage Playboys. But honestly I don't think I could live without my cats.