Enjoy this Fabulous interview after the Model Life book party with Colleen Brennan asking me about the root of Model Life!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Petite Models and Model Life party tonight! whoo hoo
Whoo hoo, tonight is the night you can stop by my Model Life book party, where modeling and the graphic novel world come together, shorter models and high shoes, red balloons and red drinks, art and fashion, and my passions all come together. I hope to see you at MercBar, 151 Mercer street the festivities start at 7pm! :)
Here is the scoop and more details on the launch party, where 5 petite models will be rockin out shoe modeling!
Isobella
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The Models of the Model Life book party on podcast tonight
The Model Life book party pre-party. At 9pm Est tonight, Isobella speaks to the petite models (Tiffany,Cheli, Sonya, an Ashley) who will be shoe modeling during the live photo-shoot at her interactive book party tomorrow Nov 12 for Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior. They discuss modeling,being petite and how height isn't everything in modeling. Shoe model Leila can't join us this evening but she will be rockin' the shoes as well at the party~ :)
Tune in here at 9pm EST:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2009/11/12/The-Models-of-the-Model-Life-book-party-for-petite
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
I had Yeats on my body today at a shoot.
I had Yeats on my body today at a shoot. "And pluck till time and times are done The silver apples of the moon The golden apples of the sun"
Monday, November 9, 2009
never give up
Spoke to Jennifer at Mediamoiselle today about modeling and Model Life, in SoHo, near the Apple Store actually. :)
Here are some final thoughts from the interview:
if you want it, go get it, jump the hurdles & when you succeed it will burn inside of you from those who doubted you, hang in there shorties.
Also I like this song Two Hearts by Phil Collins and these words:
"if you don't put faith in what you believe in. It's getting you nowhere."
Aspiring petite models in NYC meet Isobella Jade
If you live in NYC and you are an aspiring model, bring your compcard or portfolio to the book launch party for Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior on November 12th, 2009. Meet petite model, author, radio host Isobella Jade, and share your compcard with her and get some tips on being a height challenged model from a girl who's lived it.
Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior with Isobella Jade book signing.
When: November 12th 2009
Time: 7-9pm
Where: MercBar 151 Mercer Street New York, NY 10012
21 +, free
Saturday, November 7, 2009
modeling and publishing: a similar marketing mindset
I spoke about self promotion, pr and marketing at the Self Publishing Expo this morning/afternoon and no matter your pursuit, business, trade, from modeling to selling books, marketing is the word. Without it you can not grow.
Knowing how to target and market your product, brand, book, even if the product is yourself is the most important asset.
When you are a shorter model, then you need to have photos that enhance other facets than your height and show your look is marketable to the commercial print modeling world. Show in your photos, compcard, how you can model with brands and products.
When you are an author or brand you need to pitch your self to media sources and know all of the angles your brand can be pitched.
The more you know about your self, what is interesting, sellable about you, your brand or product the further you will go.
Knowing how to target and market your product, brand, book, even if the product is yourself is the most important asset.
When you are a shorter model, then you need to have photos that enhance other facets than your height and show your look is marketable to the commercial print modeling world. Show in your photos, compcard, how you can model with brands and products.
When you are an author or brand you need to pitch your self to media sources and know all of the angles your brand can be pitched.
The more you know about your self, what is interesting, sellable about you, your brand or product the further you will go.
Friday, November 6, 2009
short model marketing compcard and portfolio question answered
A 22 year old girl asked me on facebook today a common question I get about compcard and portfolios and just tips on starting to pursue modeling, she asked:
1. Should I make a portfolio, compcard, or both?
2. I have been looking at commercial print modeling agencies, and most of them have a height requirement for open calls. Would it be best if I submitted a compcard through the mail? Or should I visit the agencies with a portfolio or compcard?
I'm just really trying to get out there. I just don't know what steps to take. Also, I am 22 years old, would that play a part in whether or not an agency would be interested in me or not? I just know that most models start when they are about 17 years old or so. Just any advice that you could give would be GREAT!!
My reply:
A compcard will get you further at the start than a portfolio. if you don't have a compcard how will you market yourself? You can't mail your portfolio in the mail but you CAN mail your compcards to print modeling agencies and talent agencies.
With your questions about compcard and portfolio in mind and model marketing I'd like to suggest you read some of these posts from my model blog below, I think the insight will really help you and your pursuits. I've used www.compcard.com, tell them I refered you
I am not sure how tall you are, but most models do not start when they are 17. Models are ALL ages, even grandmothers model. Everyone has a different story. However for fashion it is a totally different world than it is for a shorter girl, and commercial print should be the area you pursue. If you are under 5'7" there is a totally different way to market yourself to agencies. No open calls, and a lot more self-made work involved and self-marketing.
A lot of new aspiring shorter models start by freelancing and working non-exclusively with print modeling agencies. They get the agency by mailing their compcards in the postal mail. Yes we are in the Internet Age but the postal mail is taken more seriously with print modeling agencies, and modeling portfolio sites are a waste of time. Agencies do not scout on the web, not legit ones usually.
With the Internet age comes scams and with so many girls want to be models there are MANY model scams out there and it is easy to fall for one. Also, many amatuer modeling agencies take advantage of naive girls, who get screwed by paying amatuer agencies for photos ,portfolios, before they neven have been booked a job or know they really want to pursue modeling anyways.
So below is a link to short model basics and they should help you skip scams and start to market yourself, and I would prepare for ALOT of hands on work.
Modeling is a challenge, and just having an agency, just shooting for a magazine, for an ad campaign doesn't mean next week you will have the phone ringing, it is a non-stop pursuit. :) For now, to start it is best to a make a compcard. Make it commercial print friendly. And then market yourself to agencies with the compcard. Unlike fashion, the short girl has to self promote and there is a lot of hands on work involved. We make our compcard, we mail them to agencies. We have to give the agencies a reason to invest in us, show we CAN model, vs the agency saying discoverying you because that doesn't happen anymore, it is about discovering you self and finding ways to market what you are. For modeling it takes time, experience, and once you have experience you can get more opportunities but it is a growth and process. Getting those first experiences involves an investment of you of yourself.
Here is a post I wrote with links to my short model basics. It will help!
http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2009/08/short-model-how-to-basics-height-isnt.html
1. Should I make a portfolio, compcard, or both?
2. I have been looking at commercial print modeling agencies, and most of them have a height requirement for open calls. Would it be best if I submitted a compcard through the mail? Or should I visit the agencies with a portfolio or compcard?
I'm just really trying to get out there. I just don't know what steps to take. Also, I am 22 years old, would that play a part in whether or not an agency would be interested in me or not? I just know that most models start when they are about 17 years old or so. Just any advice that you could give would be GREAT!!
My reply:
A compcard will get you further at the start than a portfolio. if you don't have a compcard how will you market yourself? You can't mail your portfolio in the mail but you CAN mail your compcards to print modeling agencies and talent agencies.
With your questions about compcard and portfolio in mind and model marketing I'd like to suggest you read some of these posts from my model blog below, I think the insight will really help you and your pursuits. I've used www.compcard.com, tell them I refered you
I am not sure how tall you are, but most models do not start when they are 17. Models are ALL ages, even grandmothers model. Everyone has a different story. However for fashion it is a totally different world than it is for a shorter girl, and commercial print should be the area you pursue. If you are under 5'7" there is a totally different way to market yourself to agencies. No open calls, and a lot more self-made work involved and self-marketing.
A lot of new aspiring shorter models start by freelancing and working non-exclusively with print modeling agencies. They get the agency by mailing their compcards in the postal mail. Yes we are in the Internet Age but the postal mail is taken more seriously with print modeling agencies, and modeling portfolio sites are a waste of time. Agencies do not scout on the web, not legit ones usually.
With the Internet age comes scams and with so many girls want to be models there are MANY model scams out there and it is easy to fall for one. Also, many amatuer modeling agencies take advantage of naive girls, who get screwed by paying amatuer agencies for photos ,portfolios, before they neven have been booked a job or know they really want to pursue modeling anyways.
So below is a link to short model basics and they should help you skip scams and start to market yourself, and I would prepare for ALOT of hands on work.
Modeling is a challenge, and just having an agency, just shooting for a magazine, for an ad campaign doesn't mean next week you will have the phone ringing, it is a non-stop pursuit. :) For now, to start it is best to a make a compcard. Make it commercial print friendly. And then market yourself to agencies with the compcard. Unlike fashion, the short girl has to self promote and there is a lot of hands on work involved. We make our compcard, we mail them to agencies. We have to give the agencies a reason to invest in us, show we CAN model, vs the agency saying discoverying you because that doesn't happen anymore, it is about discovering you self and finding ways to market what you are. For modeling it takes time, experience, and once you have experience you can get more opportunities but it is a growth and process. Getting those first experiences involves an investment of you of yourself.
Here is a post I wrote with links to my short model basics. It will help!
http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2009/08/short-model-how-to-basics-height-isnt.html
Self Publishing Expo Isobella Jade on self marketing
I will be speaking on a panel about self promotion and marketing for new authors at the Self Publishing Expo on Saturday morning at 11:30 called My Way. Self publishing Almost 5'4", my memoir, was my start into publishing and now while working with publishing houses on new books I share how self publishing can lead to brand building and even bigger things as well for writers.
More scoop on the Self Publishing Expo: http://www.selfpubbookexpo.com/
WHO: The Self-Publishing Book Expo
WHAT: Expo for Self-Published Books & Authors
WHEN: Saturday, November 7
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
General Expo admission: $15.00
Includes admission to the Exhibit Hall only
Expo and Panel admission: $30.00
Includes admission to the Exhibit Hall and all panels, lectures and discussions throughout the day (admission to all panels is on a first come, first serve basis).
WHERE: Sheraton Hotel & Towers, 53rd St. and 7th Ave.
WHY: Open to the public, The Self-Publishing Book Expo will feature over 100 authors who will exhibit and sell their books. There will also be a series of panel discussions on a wide array of topics designed for aspiring and already published authors.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: WWW.SELFPUBBOOKEXPO.COM
More scoop on the Self Publishing Expo: http://www.selfpubbookexpo.com/
WHO: The Self-Publishing Book Expo
WHAT: Expo for Self-Published Books & Authors
WHEN: Saturday, November 7
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
General Expo admission: $15.00
Includes admission to the Exhibit Hall only
Expo and Panel admission: $30.00
Includes admission to the Exhibit Hall and all panels, lectures and discussions throughout the day (admission to all panels is on a first come, first serve basis).
WHERE: Sheraton Hotel & Towers, 53rd St. and 7th Ave.
WHY: Open to the public, The Self-Publishing Book Expo will feature over 100 authors who will exhibit and sell their books. There will also be a series of panel discussions on a wide array of topics designed for aspiring and already published authors.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: WWW.SELFPUBBOOKEXPO.COM
MODEL LIFE BOOK SIGNING SCOOP
Enjoy a complimentary welcome champagne toast @ my book party for Model Life, my graphic novel, in soho on November 12th. With a live shoe modeling photo-shoot going on during the signing, featuring 5 petite models, it will be a memorable time and there are many door prizes (shoes, lingerie, beauty product samples)for guests to enjoy as well. I look forward to seeing you!
Isobella
BOOK SIGNING SCOOP:
Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior with Isobella Jade
When: November 12th 2009
Time: 7-9pm
Where: MercBar 151 Mercer Street New York, NY 10012
More details on the party are here on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/friends/?id=100000213522258#/event.php?eid=154254507699&ref=mf
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Andy Pettitte is my favorite Yankee player
My favorite Yankee player is Andy Pettitte, because not only is he handsome and talented but he has the word Petite stretched out in his name!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Model Life Book preview video here
Author Model Isobella Jade shares her graphic novel "Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior" available now. And some of her favorite pages of the book!
Short Model Support Print Modeling photo concepts Video here
Isobella shares the type of photos petite models should have since America's Next Top Model cycle 13 hasn't been doing this.
hanging in there
"Model Life" my graphic novel, does not have any vampires in it, but last night on Dr. Blogstein's Happy Hour my favorite party was when the author of True Blood said “I got where I am by hanging in there.” - Charlaine Harris
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
changes of centuries
Are you nervous to write 2010?
I am. A little. I am most nervous about the physical writing of 10' As in the date. It will be weird. It will be weird to have kids and have them born in 2013 or 2015 or something, it just looks odd on paper, in my mind. But think about how Andrew Carnegie lived between the changes of centuries. I guess 1910 was the same feeling 2010 will be for us.
I am. A little. I am most nervous about the physical writing of 10' As in the date. It will be weird. It will be weird to have kids and have them born in 2013 or 2015 or something, it just looks odd on paper, in my mind. But think about how Andrew Carnegie lived between the changes of centuries. I guess 1910 was the same feeling 2010 will be for us.
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