The Sexy March Madness

It's that time of the year again! Get your brackets ready for the best 64 in the country! No, not for that other tournament, but for Playboy's NC Double D: Favorite Playmate Bracket! Vote and see who comes out on top of the most beautiful and sexiest Playmates ever!

Here are my final four:

Michelle McLaughlin

Jessica Burciaga

Kara Monaco

Courtney Culkin

Tawny Taylor, Cyber Girl of the Week, January 17, 2011

This voluptuous brunette loves to have a great time and definitely shows us how! Tawny continues the sexiness as this week's Cyber Girl.

Photography by James Banasiak

Tawny Taylor

Hometown Indianapolis, Indiana

Date of Birth August 10, 1981

Height 5'2"

Weight 102 lbs.

Measurements 32DD-24-34

Take it from salon owner Tawny: Hair makes the man—whether he has any or not. "Chest hair is so sexy," she says, "and I'm a sucker for guys who can pull off the sexy bald look." Styling hair is just one of her passion, others being crazy nights out with her girlfriends and monster truck rallies. "I just love to have a good time," says Tawny. "I'm a great wingman. I like to do fun things most girls don't, like boating, camping, tailgating, Colts games and riding four-wheelers. We Midwestern girls know how to do it best!"

Nikki Gentry, Coed of the Week, January 11, 2011

Nikki is an absolute cutie and continues the string of coed cuties in the new year. Cute and smart from Tarleton State University, Miss Gentry is waiting for us to snuggle next to her by the fire.

Photography by George Georgiou

Nikki Gentry

School Tarleton State University

Major Elementary Education

Date of Birth July 16, 1986

Height 5'6''

Weight 127 lbs.

Measurements 34C-26-36

Playboy What are your study habits?

Nikki I cram for exams, always waiting until the last minute. Classes are a lot of work and I'm so busy!

Playboy How do you unwind from the stresses of school?

Nikki I like to ride my horses, go to the beach, ride four-wheelers, fish and hang out with friends.

Playboy What advice would you give to a sexy college girl like yourself?

Nikki Study more than you party!

Katie Carroll, Coed of the Week, January 4, 2011

Katie opens the new year of Playboy coeds. This cute blonde represents the Bruins of UCLA and gives us a little taste of the beauties of Westwood.

Photography by George Georgiou

Katie Carroll

School UCLA

Major English

Date of Birth August 3, 1989

Height 5'6"

Weight 120 lbs.

Measurements 34C-26-34

Playboy You're an english major. What's more important: good looks or good grammar?

Katie I look for the total package. I won't pursue a romance if a man has bad grammatical skills and can't write a coherent love letter.

Playboy What books do you keep on your nightstand?

Katie I keep a few novels by Beat writer Jack Kerouac like On the Road and, my personal favorite, Big Sur. My ideal guy can have just about any book by his bed--as long as he can read!

Playboy And how might a guy pry a book out of your hands when it's lights-out?

Katie One of my biggest turn-ons is men who wear glasses. If he puts on a pair of sexy reading glasses and starts reading my book, that's all I need!

Kaya Danielle, Cyber Girl of the Week, January 10, 2011

Kaya continues the great new year with her Cyber Girl title for this week. Coming from Santa Cruz, Kaya made her debut being featured in the Casting Call that was from my neck of the woods in San Jose, California. She could also be seen in the Special Editions' Natural Beauties. To me, Kaya epitomizes the Playboy girl next door, she's sexy, she's beautiful (those eyes and smile are amazing!), she's smart! What more can you ask for?

Be sure to follow Kaya on Twitter @RealKDanielle!

Photography by Mizuno

Kaya Danielle

Hometown Santa Cruz, California

Date of Birth August 5, 1990

Height 5'6"

Weight 118  lbs.

Measurements 34DD-28-38

Idle hands be damned, Kaya chooses to keep her schedule booked. "I am a workaholic," she says. "I'm self-motivating and have high standards, morals and great ambition." The German-Irish beauty started college when she was 14 years old—to have time to major in everything that interested her—then took on the world of modeling and acting. When it's time to veg out, Kaya likes to make popcorn and watch movies at home with her puppy. "When my energy spikes," she says, "I let it out on a great run, hike or go rock climbing."

Why I Pose...Amy Madison

The heart of the Playboy and Me blog has returned and the first edition of Why I Pose of the new year features an amazing lady that hasn't hit the pages of Playboy quite yet but I'm certain we'll see much more of her in the near future. I've known Amy Madison for a while now from the Playboy message boards and this chick has been dedicated and working her cute little tail off for what she wants!

Amy was happy to share why she chose to pose for Playboy. And don't forget to follow Amy on twitter @Amy_Madison!

Hi sweetie!

Interesting Article! Personally, I want to pose for Playboy because the women in it inspire me to be a greater person than I am. The show "The Girls Next Door" really introduced me, with an in-depth view, to the world of Playboy. I saw these smart, beautiful girls having this wonderfully fun experience with their involvement with the company. I wanted to be that happy and care-free in my own life and seeing the confidence these girls had in themselves and their bodies and looks, that was something I wanted!

I lost 60 pounds and got the bunny tattooed on my hip to celebrate and to promise myself to always be that happy and confidant in myself, and to promise to take better care of my health.

I think my story is part of a reason any girl would choose to pose. When I look at the beautiful women in the magazines and online I think "Wow, she is so beautiful! To have that kind of confidence in your body and looks to put yourself out there like that!!!" that's something many women lack, and they don't have the motivation to go after such a big dream like that. The magazine is entertainment for men, and inspiration for women.

Also the history. Everyone knows Playboy. Marilyn Monroe graced it's pages in the early days. The amazing interviews, the history of seeing young boys looking at centerfolds in many movies, the bunny it's self. Playboy is the definition of sexy and beauty. What woman wouldn't want to be a part of that?!

I think there are also a few women out there who want to do it for reasons outside of loyalty and respect for the brand. It looks good on a modeling portfolio to show you've worked with such a well-respected company as Playboy, you get paid (obviously), they an use it to get attention...that list can go on and on.

Hopefully this helps, and didn't bore you to death! Just my personal opinion!

hope you had a great day!!!
Amy

Cristy Nicole, Coed of the Week, December 28, 2010

This hot and spicy mama closes out this great year of coeds representing the Aggies of Texas A&M University. Cristy invites us to hop up on her bed and shows us what she's got!

Photography by Jose Luis

Cristy Nicole

School Texas A&M University

Major Spanish

Date of Birth April 23, 1992

Height 5'7"

Weight 115 lbs.

Measurements 32A-24-35

Playboy Spanish major, huh? What's your definition of "macho"?

Cristy Tall and muscular with big, rough hands. And while I love a man with a clean-shaven face I also love body hair. Drop the wax and razors, guys, and leave that sexy chest hair alone!

Playboy What career path will you follow after graduation?

Cristy I plan on becoming a high school Spanish teacher. I want to promote the importance of learning a second language and becoming more globally aware.

Playboy That's very noble. Are you equally dedicated to your studies?

Cristy Yes. I'm in the honors college so most of my time outside of class is spent with my nose in the books. But when I do get the chance to go out, I like to go dancing with my friends.