HOW TO TELL IF SHORT HAIR WILL LOOK GOOD ON YOU

 

Do YOU pass the 2.25-inch rule? Celebrity stylist reveals the secret formula to whether short hair will suit your face shape. And all you need is a ruler and a pencil.

It's a question hairstylists and reliable friends are often asked: "do you think short hair will suit me?" And thanks to the legion of celebs recently liberating their locks with crops, bobs and lobs, we've never meant it more.

Well the question of flattery has a short answer: The 2.25" (5.5cm) rule.

The magic measurement was discovered by hairstyle trendsetter and product innovator John Frieda and "it's all about the angles" says Senior Stylist at John Frieda Salons UK and International Training Director of Color Wow, Giles Robinson.

"John studied faces and saw that the angle of the jaw bone determined whether or not someone would look best with short hair or long hair". They say the result is a trusted, easy but exact, measurement that indicates whether a face (any face) is suited to short or long hair.

The 2.25 inch Rule: Place a pencil under your chin horizontally. Then place the ruler under your ear, vertically. The intersection of the pencil and ruler indicates a measurement. If it is less than 2.25' - go for the chop

To try it, position a pencil or pen under your chin horizontally and then place a ruler under your ear, vertically. Take your measurement from the intersection of the pencil and ruler. Less than 2.25" and you'd look amazing with short hair, and if it's anything more long locks will be the most flattering choice for you.

It works well with Michelle Williams and Kim Kardashian (pictured), and when you think of other obvious examples such as Audrey Hepburn next to Sarah Jessica Parker it becomes crystal clear. Those faux bob hair-tuck selfies are a thing of the past…

But there's also a strong case for sacking all this off and just getting the hairstyle you want anyway, right?
From: Cosmo UK

BRA-SHOPPING TIPS: TOP 10 THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR BUYING THE PERFECT BRA

BUYING THE PERFECT BRA

The average useful life span of a bra is only about a year, but the very thought of bra shopping keeps many women wearing old or ill-fitting bras. Wearing the right bra can make you feel great about yourself and make you look fantastic; yet, despite the fact that a girl will buy a lot of bras in her life, finding exactly the right one is surprisingly difficult.

So, if you’re tired of getting home, only to find that the bra you just bought isn't as good, as you thought it was, read these ten shopping tips on how to choose the perfect bra for you. Who knows? You may even have fun!

1. Get your bra fitted

Some estimates put the number of women who are wearing the wrong sized bra as high as over 80%! The main reason for this is that they don’t get their bras fitted properly. When shopping for a bra, go to a quality store that will have staff on hand who can measure you properly and remember that your body shape changes over time, so don’t assume that your bra size hasn't.

2. Understand your body type

Remember that your overall body shape will also determine the type of bra that will suit you best. Again, check with an expert in the store, before you buy.

3. Make sure that the bra fits firmly

A bra should always fit snugly, so don’t assume that a loose fitting bra will be more comfortable. As a guide, a well fitted bra will be tight enough, so that you can only fit two fingers under the band.


4. Check how the bra looks, under your clothes

As well as checking how the bra looks itself, check how you look with a top on too. When you go shopping for a bra, wear a fairly tight fitting top that doesn't have a very high collar, and then you will get a good idea of how the bra will make your body look, when you wear similar clothes once you get it home.

5. Look at the position of your breasts

A bra is not only for support; it should also hold your breasts in the correct position. If the bra fits you well, then your breasts should be positioned in such a way that the middle of your bust is positioned halfway between your elbows and your shoulders.

6. It is better to have fewer, more expensive bras

Bras can be expensive, but it’s much better to spend the money on a good bra, because it will be more comfortable and it will help boost your self-esteem. Don’t be tempted to buy lots of cheap bras; a few, well fitted, more expensive ones are a far better option.

7. Allow for stretching

Most bras are made from flexible material and, over time, they will stretch. Choose a bra that fits you well on the widest possible fastening and then you will be able to tighten it, as the material stretches.

8. Check your bra by moving around

When you check out your new bra in the mirror, don’t forget to move around to see how it’s really going to fit. Raise your arms above your head, twist to the left and to the right and bend over at the waist. The bra shouldn't rise up, cut in and, needless to say, you shouldn't fall out of it either!

9. Check for the transparency

Some of the delicate, skimpy bras can be a little too revealing when worn under certain lighting and with light fabric tops. It’s worth checking how transparent your new bra is, so you don’t get any surprises later.

10. Take care of your bras

If you've spent some money on a good bra, then you will want it to last. Always read the care label for washing instructions and, if you do machine wash it, place in a net laundry bag. Also, always air dry bras, don’t put them in the tumble dryer.

Make sure you stay happy always!

DISCOVER 7 MAKEUP TIPS MODELS USE

Today we will be discussing about beauty tips and techniques that models use. Let me share with you 7 tips straight from the runway show:

1 Easy and unusual “defrizz”:

Here is the trick straight from a runway backstage. To tame unruly ends of your hair rub a pea-size amount of any hand cream in the palms of your hands and rub it onto the ends of your hair, then brush them. You will have a quick and easy fix.

2 Fuller looking lips:

To achieve fuller looking lips fill them in with the pencil of similar to your lips colour, trace just a little bit outside your natural lip line and then apply a lip gloss with shimmer on top of it, it reflects light and gives the illusion of fuller looking lips.

3 Smoky eyes made easy:

To create a very simple and easy smoky eyes makeup dab a little bit of foundation on your lids (to create a base) and then, apply a soft grey pencil on top of it, blend it gently to create “smudged and smoky” effect. Finish up with great mascara and you are done!

4 High-drama red lips: 

To achieve the high-drama, seductive deep red lips, apply concealer all over your lips prior to applying your lipstick. Then trace the contour of your lips with red pencil. Finish it all up by applying 2 red lipsticks – one darker and another lighter. Use darker red all over your lips and apply the lighter red in the middle of your lips. For more precise result use a lip brush.

5 Perfect face with no effort: 

To create “perfect face” models often use a concealer. To be more precise, they use two concealers – one lighter (for around eyes area) and another slightly darker colour for the areas of the face where they need it. Often the makeup artists apply and blend concealer with their fingers. After this “camouflage”, you don’t even need a foundation on top and it looks very natural.

6 How to look amazing and fresh on pictures?

Models often wear bright red lipstick living the rest of the face bare (or they use just a little bit of concealer to cover spots). It looks amazing on pictures!

7 Make it “pop”:

To achieve a very bright eyes’ makeup apply your eye shadow with a damp brush, like this the colour of your eye-shadow will really pop. Leave your lips bare or use a neutral lipstick to get balanced and cute makeup.

I hope you found it useful. Please share some more tips from models in the comment’s section below.

Stay beautiful and happy!

Modelling 101: 3 Types of Eye Contact in Photography

In today's Modelling Tips 101, we'll be exploring three types of eye contact to consider when taking a portrait, along with different situations where each may be particularly appropriate. Eye contact can make a huge difference to the impression given by your image, and is worth considering - whether it's for a formal portrait, or a candid snapshot! Your choice of Eye contact depends depends on solely on you.

1. Direct Eye Contact

With the subject looking directly into the lens of the camera, you create a connection between the person being photographed, and the person viewing the photo. This relationship is defined by the expression held - it could be seductive, angry, or even terrified.

For this reason, the technique is fantastic for putting the viewer into someone else's shoes. With direct eye contact, it's obvious that the subject knew they were being photographed and, as such, they are usually adopting some form of "pose" (either natural or formal).

Photo by One From RM

Photo by Toni Blay

2. Eye Contact Between Subjects

Unlike direct eye contact, having two different subjects looking at each other is a way to depict the relationship between them. The viewer becomes an observer, and is no longer "involved" in the photograph.

This is commonly done to represent a loving relationship (see the two examples below, or almost any wedding shoot), but it could equally be chosen to represent hate, anger, or fear. If you're wanting to capture some form of atmosphere in a scene, this can be a great way to do so.

This visual connection needn't just be between two people. It could involve anything, from a child having fun with their dog, to someone thoughtfully arranging a bunch of flowers.

Photo by leekelleher

Photo by DJOtaku

3. No Eye Contact

Finally, we come to the idea of a sole person looking away from the camera - any any other obvious subject. This very much puts the viewer in "observation mode", and it can feel as though you're gaining a glimpse into the thoughts and private moment of the person portrayed. Both of the examples below take on a thoughtful, pensive atmosphere.

Because the subject is looking "past" the camera, it introduces an element of the unknown into the photo. There's no way to pinpoint exactly what has captured the person's attention. The one exception would be in a photograph such as this one, where you can see the full picture through a reflection in either the subject's eyes, or a pair of glasses.

Photo by Felinux

Photo by NYCArthur

How Do You Use Eye Contact?

Do you favour a particular type of eye contact in your photography? I'd love to see any photographs you have that use this technique in a particularly inventive way, so please feel free to share them below!

Modelling Tips for Dealing With an Inexperienced Model

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Whenever I organize a shoot, I try to find models who know what they are doing. That said, you will always come across someone who you would love to strut their stuff for you, but isn't quite sure how to. I like to give my models a 'Modelling Tips' before I get started. This will Not only give them some ideas of what to do, it also relaxes them a little as they are no longer diving into doing something hey know nothing about!

1. Be Confident

Any photographer will tell you that, as a model, confidence is the key. Nothing stands out in a photo more than a model who is shy or uncomfortable. Getting a model to be confident is one of the hardest things to do, as it's generally an internal issue rather than something objective (such as holding your body a particular way).

In any shoot I take up to 2000 photos, sometimes more. After processing them, I come out with maybe 100-150 high-quality, usable photos. An awkward or inexperienced model will always try (and fail) to make every shot perfect. Let them know that any bad shots will without doubt be censored, so there is no reason to be worried about that.

Nothing throws a model off more than having an unwanted audience. Shooting in a quiet location is also another easy way to get your model more comfortable, as it will be just you, and him/her. If you're already good friends, that's another plus.

Confidence brings out the best in you.

It can also help to have one of their friends there with them! I always let my models know they can invite a close/arty friend to help out with the shoot. That way, they are more comfortable and you get an assistant!

Finally, don't get lost in the camera. Despite the results, your model is still a human. You are not photographing an object, and they need attention and feedback! Tell them how wonderful they are, or take a break every 20 minutes to sit down and run through the best shots. This not only boosts their confidence by seeing good photos of themselves, but also allows time to think of more poses or work out new compositions.

2. How to Hold Their Body

The beautiful thing about the human body is that it gives us so many different ways to show beauty via different positions, angles and poses. There are, however, some surefire ways to ensure that the shots you do get exemplify this, rather than disadvantage them.

Crossed legs is one of the oldest tricks in the book. There is no doubt that having spread can give a feeling of power, however most times it can just make the model look fat (especially if you're working with the more curvy body types!). Whilst a model is walking around a location or set, ask them to try to place one foot in front of the other whilst walking. Let them get the hang of it before you start taking some serious shots, so that you've got the slim look and they appear natural whilst doing so.

Crossed legs is one of the oldest tricks 

Another old but effective trick of modelling is to try to keep their hands occupied at all times, or at least giving the arms some shape! If you want to shoot without any props, ask your model to bend their arms instead of keeping them straight- these kind of shots come out static and plain.

Taking props to a shoot is one of the best ways to ensure both variety and aesthetics. If your model is playing with an object, it opens up a whole new range of candid shots- most of which will be quite satisfying! Take for example you're at a green, overgrown location with a stream. Imagine your model bending down looking into the water. Now imagine the model looking into the water, leaning over holding a nearby branch, or placing leaves in the water. Suddenly an action is involved, and the shot has more character!

If the model is a lovely lady, ask them to twist or bend their abdomen- this disrupts the boring flow of a straight line down the body and can also give you some very sexy shots. If a male, get them in positions that flex muscles in natural but effective ways. as well as that, make sure they always place their weight to one side whilst posing!

3. It's All in the Face

Facial expression is one of the biggest influences to the mood of a photograph. The most subtle differences can make your model appear angry or happy. Inexperienced models will smile with every shot, and I hope that this would be something you pick up early on in the shoot!

A frown will, without fail make the shot inquisitive, just as a giant smile with make it a happy shot! Variety is extremely important, especially if you're taking photos for a studio (who will look for variety as well as beauty!). S

porting the same facial in each shot can get very boring, and there are much smarter ways to carry a theme throughout a series of photos.

Mix it up a little. Being over the top can produce rich results, but can also lead to fake-looking photos. Subtle differences bring out the individuality in each face, so exploit them! Get your model to show the camera why their face is unique and special.

Hand in hand with facial expression is telling your model where to look.The model's line of sight can dramatically change the mood of the photo, and the audience interaction with the photo. A model looking right into the camera pulls us in and talks to us, while anywhere else we're observing. This ties in with facial expression as, if a model is smiling at an object, he/she is going to come across as content with it.

Any emotion on a face will be directed where the model is looking. Use this to your advantage - a smile at a toy will make a child seem happy, whilst a pained expression at the camera makes us sympathize. It's all up to what you want to convey.

4. Trust the Photographer!

Lastly, tell them to trust you. You are the one seeing the frame through the camera, not them. They need to know that what you're shooting is producing good results, and if you ask them to move in a way they might find ugly, tell them that from your point of view it looks beautiful.

Ultimately the photo will come from where you are, not where your model is. You might see a curve that they can't, so you need to let them know what looks good!

Those are the top 4 tips I always offer my models before starting a shoot. Of course, it always helps to get to know a model a little before hand so they are more comfortable strutting your stuff.

Never forget to compliment your model, smile at them and tell them when you get a beautiful shot!

What are the different types of modeling?

Fashion: These models walk the runway in fashion shows and appear in the fashion magazines like Vogue, Cosmopolitan or Elle. In the U.S., most of this takes place in New York. Certainly most markets have some fashion happening – but New York City is the fashion capital of the United States. Fashion models account for an extremely small percentage of the total model population in the industry.

Commercial: This is the biggest modeling category and the one most often overlooked and misunderstood by young models. Commercial models appear in ads, packaging, billboards, and magazine articles for everything from medicine to insurance, from work out equipment to office equipment.

This is a category where personality and the ability to show different expressions are equally important as looks. While some are beautiful or handsome – most successful commercial models look like everyday people.

Promotional: Promotions are how many models actually make a living. Promotional modeling ranges from being hired to hand out free samples of products to staffing trade show booths in large convention halls. This is a category that rarely involves being photographed and is very much about your personality and ability to interact with people.

Glamour: Certainly not for everyone – but if you are comfortable with your body and certainly – of legal age – glamour modeling can range anywhere from calendar girl to swimwear catalog model.

Fashion Modeling Photographers

An expert photographer, a new comer and an untrained model may set out with the best of objective to capture well-posed model photos only to determine that their combined inexperience leads to static, unexciting poses simply because neither one knows what to do next or how to get to where they want to be. It’s not uncommon. Many face it with their first experience photographing a model. It is possibly the photographer’s corresponding of writer’s block, which occurs when an author is faced with a white sheet of paper and doesn’t know what to write on it.

The photographer may have such a brilliant concept of how to suggest and direct a male or female model for effective poses that provide unique looks with wide variety, enhance the model’s presentation, greatly show her expression and figure, and successfully convey the photographer’s message or theme. The model may simply stand there before the camera or perhaps be directed by the photographer to turn sideways or place her hands behind her head, but not much more. If you are not expert in photography, it can be difficult knowing how to guide a fashion model to make best pose for photo, and frustrating for the model that hasn’t successfully posed before and expects to be given helpful suggestions and guidance.

Body Part Modeling

Nowadays, many young generation girls wants to walk the catwalk on the ramp of Paris and Milan and seeing themselves on the high fashion modeling magazine cover. Although many of them think the way to become a model is to try out for one of the reality television shows that offer modeling contract with us. First step to know what is involve in the fashion modeling career. Today the young woman has to be thin and very tall to make it in modeling is that main misconception in their thought. Although many of the supermodel do in the fact fit this dropsical type.

First determine which kind of modeling work you want to do, has it is important to become a model.In the fashion industry the demand of plus size model, child model as well as body part model as increase constantly. Many people think there is the main career path for them and is exactly as it sounds. Many young as well as plus size model become a model for hand cream commercial or bath product. In these type of modeling only certain part of body is required. So that you do not have to be fit and fine but your look must be okay. Many fashion model using their beautiful hands, feet and legs to become a model that is very specialized. Many top models are in these specialized field make a very good living and it is constantly very demanding in the fashion industry.

You can find modeling agents holding open auditions for youths. The parent must be aware of what kind of audition is going on. They may ask for contact information and when given a chance you may attend modeling classes. However there are often very costly and essentially offer the promise of nothing in return.

Pros and Cons Of A Modeling Career

Pros

If you sign with a reputable agency you will make a good income. There are a lot of options for models such as: catwalk work, magazine layouts, catalogues, advertisements and other opportunities. Height is not as much of an issue as people think. It is only relevant to the catwalk. Many models with smaller statures are generating a lot of work for themselves in other avenues. Not to mention there are such things as hand and feet models.

Travel is a normal part of this profession. Sometimes you get to stay in exotic locations and even live abroad. Usually you are housed with other models and so it is a very social life. Alternatively, you could choose to take jobs within your local area only and enjoy the benefits of being near home. You will probably not earn the big bucks this way (unless home is New York or Paris) but you will receive a nice sideline income with which to pay the bills.

Modeling can be a great boost to your confidence. Seeing finished photos within the covers of a magazine is an incredible experience. Most people don’t realise how glamorous they can look until they’ve participated in a professional shoot.

Finally, of course, there is the fame factor. If you are one of the lucky few to reach the top of this profession everyone will know who you are. Your face will open many doors and opportunities to parlay your modeling work into other careers will abound. There are many examples of models starting fashion lines, hosting TV shows or investing in businesses that previously would have been difficult to attain.

These are the positive aspects of a career in modeling. Unfortunately there are also a lot of negatives associated with this profession.

Cons

There are many, many, many shady agencies. They are run by scam artists who are only interested in taking every last cent you have. They prey on the dreams of young people in order to make themselves rich and the victims are left with nothing. Worse still are the porn agencies who present themselves as legitimate modeling businesses. They sign girls up and then slowly brainwash them into thinking they have to be sexy to make it. Over time they use peer pressure to convince the girls that nudity is a part of the business and that this is the easy way to make lots of money. Of course there is nothing ‘easy’ about a life involved with porn. Not to mention, porn is NOT modeling.

As a model you are considered a product not a person. (Especially in the beginning when you are still an unknown.) As such people tend to talk AT you not TO you. Sometimes agents and photographers will talk about you as if you are not standing in the same room. For anyone lacking confidence in themselves this can be very disconcerting and upsetting. Usually there will be comments about your physical appearance. These can be quite harsh and demeaning which is why the industry has been plagued with issues related to eating disorders. Given the recent deaths of some prominent models views on weight and beauty are slowly starting to change and the introduction of BMI testing will help in this area. However, this is still an industry where unrealistic expectations of “beauty” abound. You have to be very grounded within yourself to allow these comments to pass by you and not to affect you.

Another dark side to the modeling business is the rampant drug use. Models are given and have free access to all manner of illicit substances. Sometimes these are used to keep weight off. Sometimes they are used to stay awake and alert for shoots or shows that occur at all times of the day and night. Sometimes it is the social pressure to party and fit in that causes young models to try these damaging narcotics. The official party line from the industry is that this kind of behavior is not tolerated. However, models who are currently working within this business consistently tell a different story.
Tips For Anyone Starting Out

Do not spend money on “professional modeling schools”. If an agency sees potential in your look they will work with you in-house. Most modeling schools are simply etiquette training centers in disguise. They will not be able to launch your modeling career and a lot of them are under investigation for fraudulent practices with lawsuits pending.

Always investigate sudden opportunities to see if they are legitimate. If you are ‘discovered’ in a mall etc. research the company. If upon talking to the agent they require down payments of money then it is a scam. Reputable agencies represent YOU. They earn a commission of your bookings and take their cut from the clients payment not from the models.

Do not spend hundreds or thousands of dollars for professional photos. Most agencies only require one head shot and one body shot. Put on a pair of jeans and a white t-shirt and have a friend take a decent photo of you. If you decide you still want to create more professional looking photos then find a photographer who needs shots for their portfolio. This is called TFP (time for prints) and it’s free. The photographer and the model donate their time for the shoot and each of them walk away with a professional portfolio. It is a win, win situation. Of course when working with a stranger always put your safety first. Meet them in advance to make sure you are comfortable with the photographer and ensure you have a chaperone for the day of the shoot. If the photographer doesn’t want a chaperone present then something is wrong. Find another person to shoot you.

Research which agencies are legitimate! This is the best use of your time before committing to this career. Find out who represents the models that are working. Try to talk to other models to see how they are treated within their agency. Look at the agencies submission policies. What do they require to evaluate your potential as a model? Research, research, research. This cannot be stressed enough as there are just so many fraudulent companies within this industry.

Lastly, underage models should always have a chaperone with them. Reputable agencies take no issue with this request and it is definitely the best thing for the model. It is easy to be lead astray when you are young and impressionable. Everything seems so glamorous that soon anything goes. Having a stable adult presence to keep you grounded will pay off for you in the long term. After all, this is about work and a career, a chaperone will remind you of these things and ensure that the money you make stays with you!

Modeling can certainly be a rewarding experience in many ways. As long as you avoid the darker side to this profession and insist on putting your personal values first (before profit) then you can enjoy quite an interesting career path. It is also good to remember that this is a job and you will work HARD to earn your money. Long hours, jet lag, heavy makeup, weird haircuts and standing forever in awkward poses are all part of this exciting profession.

Casting Call for CMT's "Made"

Do you have a personal goal you have always wanted to accomplish but never got the chance to see it through? Is there something you have always wanted to prove to your family? Do you often find yourself dreaming about getting back into that cheerleading uniform, winning a cook-off, jamming with your old garage band or getting one more swing at the pitch that got away?

The creators of MTV's award-winning series, MADE, would like to find parents and/or professionals with a goal they would like to achieve. If you are between the age of 25-55, we would love to hear your story!

We know how crazy juggling kids, errands and a job can make it impossible to do what YOU want do! If this sounds like you, follow link to fill out a form and apply!

Basic Fashion Modeling - Part 4

If you are sure that they are modeling agency, listen carefully to what they are asking for fees. Large agencies in the largest markets often pay for these for you, or at least borrowing the money, but smaller agencies or agencies in smaller markets can not afford to do this.

If fees are to cover the real representation, this is probably not a good business. Although there are some agencies that we must work on this basis, most are nothing more than to the artists. Search girl model representing contact them and ask them what they think of representation that is receiving.

Know your limits in style and nudity. If you do not want to do the adult model work or do not feel doing full nudity, the floor and not let people push you past those limits. Also, consider that you want your career to go in the future. Of course, you're comfortable doing now glamour, but what if you decide you want to do fashion or catalogue work in the future? You might be discriminated against if they know what he has done this line of work.

Note that the female models can cause a lot of long-term mental health problems, including eating disorders. Do not be afraid to talk to someone if you think that is getting all too much. If you can not handle pressure, it might be time to start thinking about a new profession. If you are invited to a foreign country (Hong Kong, Macao, etc.) for a test or work, have sufficient funds to buy a return ticket yourself. While there are legitimate jobs, there are many frauds which is one way ticket then trap girls into prostitution when they can not afford to go home.

If you are planning a model portfolios shoot with a photographer who has met online, it is highly recommended that you bring a chaperone for the shooting. For your own safety, as you never know who is online. If you can not bring a chaperone (because you are unable to find one or because the photographer does not allow chaperons), be sure to do a background search on the photographer first exit, as the things they have worked with to call someone when you receive to shoot and when you leave the branch.

Basic Fashion Modeling - Part 3

Other models may mean, but you will still have to smile and hug for the photos. Get your parents' permission if you are under 21 years. It is recommended that you receive any training. Like doctors, lawyers, or any profession and a certain amount of training given to acquire adequate knowledge are very necessary. Fashion modeling books are a great resource to help you become a model and to educate you in the business. Some models of schools are authorized by the Board of Education. However, whether or not they will teach you have to become a model is questionable and some agencies even say that attending a school for models that you can teach bad habits that are hard to forget.

It was organized! Many times fashion models often places were canceled at the last minute and have very busy days. You need to be on top of things if you want to succeed. You must do a day to day planner can really help. The fashion modeling is a very tough business than others. Try not to be discouraged by rejections. Even top models still get rejected by about 70% of everything that was presented to! Do not let people get you down. Thanks to the people for their time.

Be truthful about their measurements. Do not say you're skinnier you are just to get a firefight. Once there, the stylist will have problems and get discovered. Word gets around and you might find itself without a race. Beware of any agency that requests money in advance. Most modeling agencies to obtain money through his committee, meaning they have a certain percentage of their salary for every job you do. If it does not work, then they are not paid. If you've already paid, there is no incentive to find work.

Posted by Nathan

A supermodel life

Even if you’re not modelling on the world’s hottest as catwalk models, you can follow the lead of the genetically blessed by adopting their hobbies.

1 Ditch the car and sport some real wheels

Take a leaf out of English model Agyness Deyn’s book and opt to cycle your way through town. The pixie-faced punk whose unique androgynous looks have scored her contracts with labels such as Burberry, Mulberry and Vivienne Westwood told Britain’s Sunday Mirror her transport of choice is “an old Pashley Princess Classic, an old-fashioned black-framed bike with a straw basket”.

“I ride everywhere and when I am on the bike and see a good shop I can jump off and go in and have a look around.”

Erin Wasson, who worked as a Victoria’s Secret runway model in 2007 and played the object of Justin Timberlake’s affection in his debut clothing line’s advertising campaign, prefers to hit the road on her skateboard.

“I’ve built a treehouse in my backyard and I’ve got a half-pipe there also, so every summer I bring all the kids from the neighbourhood over and I teach them how to skate,” she told Vero Moda magazine.

2 Get creative on paper

Russian female model Sasha Pivovarova says you don’t need to paint like Picasso to tap into your creativity.

“I have these large pieces of recycled brown paper stretched on my apartment wall and when I am not doing anything fashion-related, I’m drawing on it, playing with colour spectrums,” she told V magazine recently.

She is said to carry her art tools with her between catwalk shows and has even converted part of her New York apartment into a private studio.

3 Channel your inner Grandma

How does a model pass the time backstage before a catwalk show? By knitting scarves and woolly jumpers, of course.

US model Amber Valletta and Scottish colleague Stella Tennant have both been spotted knitting on various occasions while backstage hair and make-up types fuss over them. Quite clever, really, as knitting is a sure-fire way to ensure your wardrobe won’t mirror anybody else’s. You can pick up myriad wool textures and colours at Lincraft.

source: smh.com.auPosted by Nathan 3:24 AM

Karolina Kurkova Named World’s Sexiest Woman

Ironically, Kurkova was recently bashed as ‘too fat’ to walk the Victoria’s Secret runway model Karolina Kurkova has been voted the World’s Sexiest Woman by E! television, a mere five months after being bashed as “too fat” to walk the runway.

Kurkova, 24, beat out fellow Victoria’s Secret super fashion models Adriana Lima and Gisele Bündchen, as well as Oscar winner Angelina Jolie. Kurkova, a leggy 5′11″ Czech supermodel, was recently ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the world’s highest paid models, raking in an estimated $5 million in 2007. Bündchen, 28, topped that list, with estimated 2007 earnings of $35 million.

Ironically, Kurkova ignited a media firestorm in June, after she appeared looking slightly heavier than usual in a bikini during Sao Paulo Fashion Week. A local Brazilian paper blasted Karolina as “too fat” to walk the runway and described how “shocked” the audience was when she appeared with “back fat and cellulite on her butt.” The incident sparked a heated media discussion on whether the fashion industry sets unrealistic standards of beauty.

Recently, Karolina–who graced the runway sexy model during the 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Miami–caused a stir when rumors swirled about her unusually smooth-looking belly button. Victoria’s Secret reps have confirmed that Kurkova has no belly button, and that one is edited in whenever her mid-section is photographed. However, this minor “imperfection” hardly seems to have hurt Karolina’s sizzling career.

Top 10 Sexiest Women, as ranked by E! Entertainment Television:
1. Karolina Kurkova, 24
2. Bar Rafaeli, 23
3. Angelina Jolie, 33
4. Gisele Bundchen, 28
5. Scarlett Johansson, 24
6. Adriana Lima, 27
7. Heidi Klum, 35
8. Penelope Cruz, 34
9. Manuela Arcuri, 31
10. Shakira, 31

source: theimproper.comPosted by Nathan 10:53 PM

Basic Fashion Modeling - Part 2

Look for the number of a famous model agency. You can find these in your area phone book or run a search on the Internet. Make an appointment. Be prepared. By attending to his appointment, which could ask him to pull some faces, as laughter, happy, sad, or seductive? You have to practice in front of a mirror to become more confidence.

It can help find pictures of fashion models in magazines to get an idea. You will be asked to walk and take their measures, in order to be prepared for all this too. Be polite and always turn up when any appointment or firing. If you are late or rude, word quickly gets around and then nobody will want to work with you. If you're an interview with an agency is not something you want to do at the moment or simply does not seem right for you, you can consider entering competitions models. However, be sure to check that these are being managed by a reputable agency. If, for whatever reason, has decided to sign with an agency is not right for you, you might consider going freelance. However, it warned-payment is generally much less and there are fewer safety precautions.

To confirm whether or not there will be a makeup artist on the site for any work they are doing. 99 times out of 100 are, but there may be some occasion in which they are obliged to make its own composition. If there is a makeup artist, then arrive fresh face. Being aware of the fact that if you become one of the main top model like Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks people you could work to ask him to take drastic measures to remain a top model. For example, they could ask him to get nose jobs, liposuction, or have breast implants. And try loose you’re over weight.
Posted by Nathan 1:37 AM

Basic Fashion Modeling - Part 1

If you want to become a fashion model then you are in the right place to get some knowledge in developing business models. A lot of girls and boys want to be a model because it is glamorous. However, is extremely competitive and exhausting business is more likely to make you break you. These are some cold, hard truths about becoming a model, as well as some realistic advice to make it happen.

Realize that there are qualities of each model must have, depending on the type of model we want to become. In general, any element indicative of good health is a duty - to clear skin, a head of hair, and overall symmetry. Other quality such as height and weight depends on what you're modeling. First you have to decide which kind of model you want to be. Anyone can be a model in this modeling industry. However, do remember that if you do not meet certain requirements, the work available to you will be incredibly limited, and you may have to compensate in other departments (reliability, technical, etc.).

It can be very thin and still quite tones and curves to be a model for average or curvy big and be a model for more size. If you are tall (at least 5'7) and very thin but with a small breast size, can be a model on the catwalk. If you have big breasts, but not very wide hips, can be model underwear. Failure to comply with any of the face or body descriptions perhaps can be a foot or hand dryer model. Get to make a few photos. They do not have to be professional but must be created to show his ability as a model. Although model agencies say they are satisfied with the snapshots, which do not mean they want to see a shot out of focus that outside the party with his friends with a little note attached saying that you are on the right! At least, need a head shot and fired a single body. Get a website. It helps spread the word that you're out there and also serves as a place for their adoring fans.
Posted by Nathan 3:33 AM