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TRACEY Anne Buckley Aggett, Mrs Zimbabwe Universe 2016 finalist, is set to represent the country at the Mrs Universe global pageant in China in September.
Growing up in both Zimbabwe and Botswana, Tracey-Anne Buckley (ABOVE) has an avid love of the outdoors and being active.
Reminiscing about her childhood she recounts her love of fishing with her dad, and smiles at the memory of winning her first fishing competition at the age of 6. In high school she was Sportswoman of the Year and broke two school records for swimming.
It was her love of fashion and glamour however, that stuck. At a young age, Tracey enjoyed playing dress up with her moma��s shoes, jewellery and lipsticks.
After leaving school, she went on to study beauty and gained worldly experience traveling the globe on cruise liner ships.
The love affair with fashion was strengthened when she went on to study fashion design, fashion merchandise and retail management. Childrena��s clothing is rated at the top of her list.
a�?I love designing little girlsa�� wear, ita��s so much fun and so playful a�� pink and sparkles all the way,a�? she explains.
Traceya��s first pageants included Miss Summer strides in Bulawayo, after which she went on to participate in Miss Garden Route 2010, wining 2nd Princess, Miss Personality and Miss Charity.
It was during this time that Tracey was exposed to the plight of abused women and children.
a�?Being with these woman and children opened my heart and mind to the harsh realities of life and a small effort can change many peoplea��s lives for the better,a�? she says.
Relocating to Durban in 2013, and enduring some challenging times, Tracey suffered complications after falling pregnant twice and losing both children before carrying to full term.
In her downtime Tracey likes to relax with her husband and their three dogs (or fur babies as she likes to call them) at home and they are looking into adopting their own child in the future.
She describes herself as a sucker for a good romantic comedy and, of course, loves a good day at the spa when she gets the chance.
With the crown of Mrs KZN firmly in her grasp, Traceya��s next big pageant is at the Mrs Universe competition where she will represent her birth country, Zimbabwe. a�� Online
Online Reporter