The answer? Good posture! Whether you are a model or not, nothing projects a lack of confidence like slouching. Tall girls are particularly prone to hiding under hunched shoulders—a habit they develop while trying not to tower over the boys in school. Well, future catwalkers and basketball...

Congratulations, Ivy Sessions, of Provo, Utah!   Age: 25     Height: 5’8″     Size: 4-6     Agency: Urban Talent Management How much does Ivy look like Carre Otis?! The striking resemblance to the supermodel featured in my previous post pushed Ivy into the lead, but...

Sexual abuse; drug abuse; self-esteem issues; eating disorders; reckless behavior; burnout; a high-profile, dysfunctional (to put it lightly) marriage—Carre Otis’s memoir has all the ingredients of the cliche supermodel tale, but her poignant, well-scribed (with Hugh Schwyzer) story...

I didn’t think Christmas day was the right time to blog about my derriere, so this week you get a Thursday Tip: Models Should Not Take Criticism Personally! To get an idea of just how direct the attacks on a model’s personal appearance can be, here’s a scene from my book that...

Considering I had to move today (just 2 blocks over, but it’s still a huge dusty chore and reality check on grave failure in the minimalism department) and attend my 6-year-old’s “Family Celebration” at school, his twin sister’s hip hop class (parent observation...

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...

Congratulations, Jessica Mack, of Youngstown, Ohio! Age: 15      Height: 6’0″      Size: 4 Seeking an Agent   Enter the Modeling Mentor Model Search Be the first to see the winners, subscribe to the Modeling Mentor Monthly...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...