In college, when I modeled in Denver, I recall that few of the girls at the agency modeled lingerie. At the time, I wouldn’t. Now when I watch the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (which aired last week on CBS and airs again tomorrow on CW), I wonder if refusing to pose in panties is...
Modeling Tip: Pick the Right Role Models
posted by jill
Supermodels seem to come in two extremes. There are the divas known for dating bad-boy rock stars, abusing their assistants, showing up for jobs high or not showing up at all, and then there are those who appear to be blessed with impeccable beauty from their faces all the way to the core of...
Modeling Tip: Can Facebook Make You a Supermodel?
posted by jill
I’ve talked about which profile is usually more attractive (the left), but did you know that your social media profile also factors into your modeling success? In the past models didn’t have a voice. Often names weren’t even put to pretty faces. The models gracing covers and...
Modeling Tip: 5 Ways to Avoid the 5-lb Holiday Weight Gain
posted by jill
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...
Grandpa Models Yuekou Clothing Line!
posted by jill
Talk about breaking down modeling barriers—and gender barriers. Seventy-two-year-old Liu Xianpang is helping out his granddaughter with her fledgling women’s fashion line, Yuekou, by offering up his lithe legs and uninhibited flair for vogueing. White tights, hip handbags, funky...
Modeling Tip: Are You Too Old to Model?
posted by jill
It’s no secret that the modeling industry has its own definition of “old.” A middle-aged model is 25, not 45. Some agencies won’t look at new faces who are old enough to vote. Why is that, when we see overripe supermodels still being featured in Vogue and advertising...