Getting to know... ARIARNE LEPINE

The Australian model, influencer and social media star, you should be following, returns to MAXIM for her sensational cover feature debut...

- SANTI PINTADO

Awesome cover shoot, Ariarne, and a big welcome back to MAXIM. How does it feel the second time around?

It’s really exciting and I’m so grateful to have this opportunity to work with MAXIM again. I had such a great time shooting with you!

What did you love about this photo shoot?

I really love working with Neil [Dixon, the photographer] as he always takes such great shots, and I really liked that the location was a different to the usual beach shots. Although, it’s currently winter here in Sydney, so I was trying to think warm thoughts the whole time!

Well, as always, you look stunning. What’s the sexiest thing about you?

My smile. And I definitely always feel my sexiest after a long day at the beach when I’m sun kissed.

You grew up riding horses and competing in equestrian events, right?

Ah, I love the old equestrian events! Unfortunately, I don’t ride anymore as keeping a horse is quite the expense – thanks mum and dad! But yeah, I love to go for a ride on the beach or through a paddock whenever the opportunity arises.

Didn’t ever contemplate trying out for the Olympics?

Definitely not! I’m not the best under pressure, so the thought of the Olympics would make me ill with nerves!

Ever have any injuries or accidents while on horseback?

I had a bad one when I was younger – I was bucked off and split my jaw open and gave myself a nasty concussion. Thankfully nothing worse though!