I’ve shared this amazing TED.com talk by Victoria’s Secret model Cameron Russell on Facebook, but just to be sure EVERYONE watches it, I’m posting it here. If you dream of being a model, if you idolize models, if you wonder how models can look so perfect, if you think...
Joe Fresh Brings Great Fashion and Great Bears to New York
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If you have the pleasure of holiday window shopping this year in New York, don’t miss Joe Fresh at 43rd and Fifth Avenue. In place of models, you will find two 12-foot-tall polar bears, sculpted out of foam by Canadian artists Moss & Lam. I did the writing for this project; look for...
Modeling Tip: 5 Ways to Avoid the 5-lb Holiday Weight Gain
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I just heard on the radio that the average Thanksgiving meal has 4,000 calories in it. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. Most of us should be eating under 2,000 a day (and exercising!). So Turkey day, with all that lounging around and feasting, is likely to put you well on your way to a...
Modeling Tip: Showing Your Best Side
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Something I learned early in my modeling career is that my left profile is more attractive than my right. Apparently I’m not the only one. A Wake Forest study actually shows that most people are more expressive and better looking from this angle. As soon as a photographer alerted me to...
Modeling Tip: The Best Place to Put on Makeup
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Whether you are heading outside for a shoot or are putting on your everyday daytime makeup, do not apply your makeup in the bathroom! Find a window with nice natural light and put on your makeup in front of it. The inconvenience of using a hand mirror will be outweighed by how much better you...
Supermodel Icons Discuss the Ugly Side of Modeling
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In my first blog post reviewing “About Face: Supermodels Then and Now,” I praised the fair, balanced view of the modeling industry that the documentary presented. My second “About Face” blog post features my 10 favorite quotes from these stunning women—most are...