French Fashion Flair There is nothing like the flair of the French. Whenever I took a flight in Europe and landed at Charles de Gaulle, I instantly would be hit with a case of style envy. From toddlers to grandparents, everyone dresses with panache. They never look like they stepped out of a...
Commercial Modeling and Acting Tip: How to Prepare for Casti...
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What is Commercial Modeling? I get many requests for info about commercial modeling. Aspiring models who don’t hit the 5’9″ fashion modeling standard often figure they’ll go the commercial route. “Commercial” does not mean just doing TV commercials, though...
Models, Makeup, and Must-Haves: New York Fashion Week Wrap-U...
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The Best Model & Style Reports from New York Fashion Week There’s so much great material out there during New York Fashion Week, that coming up with an original blog post would be like Zara wasting time developing a signature collection when knock-offs are so easy and...
Model of the Month: Ivy Sessions
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Congratulations, Ivy Sessions, of Provo, Utah! Age: 25 Â Â Height: 5’8″ Â Â Size: 4-6 Â Â 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...
Modeling Moment: A Photographer Zooms in on My Sub-Par Rear
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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...