Sunday, January 31, 2010
The Tino Sehgal experience at the Guggenheim
I got a swaying finger by the guard for taking this photo at the Guggenheim yesterday.
As my fiancé' and I turned one of the bends of the rotunda of the Guggenheim, a little girl with curly hair comes towards us, she looked like a little girl from Les Mis, she was reaching to shake our hands, and she said her name but I was so shocked to see a child asking to shake my hand, the gesture distracted my memory.
She asked us if she could show us the Tino Sehgal exhibit. Aw, how do I say no! We said "sure!" I thought it was cute that the Guggenheim had children direct visitors to the exhibit. But, then she took us aside and into this gallery space and I was expecting to see the exhibit, but nothing...so we listened. She asked "what is progress?" And I said answer her like a student "Progress is what happened when you have dream or goal and you are striving for it." And then added "we are making progress towards this exhibit."
She started to turn her body slightly as we were talking and soon we were moving and she was taking us up the rotunda, we followed like ducklings, and when we got to the next level another girl, in her late teens met us. The younger girl said to her "they think progress is how they are making progress to the exhibit."
The teen girl asked us about our careers, and shared how hard it was to decide who to be, what to do, and she asked us who we planned to be and if we were that person yet. I said "I am still discovering myself and aiming for what I want." My fiancé' said he has a career and was striving as well, and soon we were rounding another rotunda we were met by another person, a young man about 32 or so. He was taller, and I said to everyone "I feel like with each person I meet I am getting smaller and smaller like Alice in Wonderland."
The young man carried on about relationships, and where we were from, living in NYC.
The older man, started telling us a story about noise, and being in Australia and how he was on a mountain with his wife and a loud bird ruined the quiet experience, and that he might as well be back in NYC because noise WAS everywhere. He asked us about noise, and what we thought of it. I said, noise on the subway actually calms me, it is the moment of peace in my day, but he (pointing to my fiancé') thinks the subway is loud. Then I continued liking the question and why not we were almost to the top of the last bend, maybe the exhibit was in sight. "I think there is a lot of noise from the media, advertising, news, gossip, there is a lot of quiet noise full of information, but do we need all of this? We went on about technology for a bit, and then he said goodbye.
We stood there looking at eachother with out eyebrows puzzled for a moment.
Since we did not know what exhibits were on sight that day, we were taken off guard by the little girl, but went along with experience thinking it was an introduction to an exhibit,-- only to find at the top level that THAT was the exhibit! We were a part of it.
So, what is progress to you? I think it happens when you are experiencing self growth while heading toward a dream or goal, and overcoming the ruts, dips, pot holes as something a part of the process to reach progress. Progress is change for the growth and evolve of a person or place...
The Tino Sehgal exhibit is a unique exhibit that isn't a physical exhibit at all. Later when Googling I found that "Tino is been known for making art without actually making any objects," what struck me was the patients a person had to have to experience it, we could have easily just said to the little girl, growing up girl, young man or older man, "sorry we gotta go.", and walked away, so I think the art Tino makes is based on discovering that it is "ok" to be a part of the exhibit sometimes, and it was fun too.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Hand Modeling has no height requirement
Professional photography is shown above.
Photos of my hands I took my self with my Logitech camera, to show them candid.A teen on Facebook recently asked me about hand modeling. Well, hand models ARE all ages and modeling doesn't have a height requirement but...you do need professional photos of your hands.
Professional photos of your hands showing that you can use them to model products, from nail care, to holding a glass, cell phone, and jewelry, showing you CAN model and show expression with your hands and make the product look great! :)
Here are some tips on photos and submitting to agencies your photos, ----first you need the photos, then you need to make your self a compcard.....then you need to mail by postal mail the "parts divisions" of print modeling agencies your compcard. Not all agencies, but a decent amount have "parts" divisions. PARTS Models, CESD, Flaunt Models, are good places to start submitting your compcard. Here are MANY posts I have written previously about hand modeling and "parts modeling."
http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2010/01/parts-modeling-is-perfect-for-petites.html
http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2009/11/being-parts-model-it-has-no-height.html
http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2010/01/five-modeling-jobs-where-height-doesnt.html
And here are some photo samples of myself hand modeling to inspire you for creating your own photos:
http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2009/10/no-more-hand-models-in-gourmet-magazine.html
http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2009/03/hand-modeling-for-shorter-models-small.html
http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2009/07/photography-tips-casting-for-hand.html
http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2009/01/hand-modeling-and-parts-modeling.html
You can also search my blog in the upper left corner for "hand modeling" and find more posts :)
I'd also try to get some experience hand modeling as well....maybe modeling for aspiring jewelry designers, a student, --do some self promotion with aspiring accessories brands that might use a hand model, model some handbags, get some experience, which can help inspire an agency to work with you. Some experience, from self promotion, can prove you "know" how to hand model. Many agencies will not teach you this stuff. You will learn as you go, gain experience, and get better at it.
I hope this helps for now :)
Isobella
bareMinerals "rethink what matters" campaign is cool
I just checked out the bareMinerals "rethink what matters" campaign here http://www.rethinkwhatmatters.com I like it. You are asked questions about your lifestyle, the environment, and I think it is an innovative campaign for the cosmetic brand. I do wear bareMinerals, and their powders make you feel like your makeup was done by a professional makeup artist, even if it was just your self.
Little Gray Riding Hood's got style, The Hoodie
In WWD yesterday The Hoodie, was featured!
I am a fan of hoodies. Growing up as a track runner my hoodie sweater was my lifestyle before meets, at practice, through all types of weather, and mud.
And in my graphic novel Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior, the character has on a cute hoodie dress. Here I am wearing one of my favorite hoodies, a dress by G Star here:
I really love gray hoodies, and simply basic hoodies with a bit of personality applied, and I wanted to share some hoodies out there that caught my eye right now:
Guess Hoodie, www.guess.com
This Floral Tattoo Knit Tunic is pretty cool with some white Alice in Wonderland tights, check it out here at forever21.com.
Sometimes it is nice to just have a simple hoodie from American Apparel:
I like this Soul Cal low V neck hoodie with the buttons, casual and alluring:
Thursday, January 28, 2010
The L.e.i. Model Citizen contest, no height erquirement!
Hey Petite's,
Growing up as a teen I wore L.e.i jeans all the time, they were a go-to-brand, I loved their message and the brand has a great fit and style-- and actually even as I get older I think the brand is still really great. Here is more on the brand here. I like the illustration of the girl's room, especially since I recently published my graphic novel Model Life. Well, anyways, guess what!!
Starting Feb 1st, I wanted to let you know that L.e.i has announced the launch of the 'L.e.i. Model Citizen contest and here is the scoop:
Create a short video sharing how you are an L.i.e girl and why you emplify the true meaning of life, energy and intelligence, you can submit it here. The best part no height requirement!
"In association with Teen Vogue, junior denim brand, L.e.i., exclusive to Walmart stores, is on the lookout for three model citizens to star in its next ad campaign. The micro site, leimodelcitizen.com, will act as the main point of entry for the contest. In addition, L.e.i. will host a national call to action inviting girls ages 15-21 to showcase their "life, energy and intelligence." These events in New York, Miami and Los Angeles, will give girls the opportunity to shoot a short video.”
"The contest entry dates will run from February 1, 2010 to March 23, 2010 and girls will also be able to upload their own videos to the website, leimodelcitizen.com. A high profile panel of judges, including notable names from the fashion industry such as Teen Vogue Editor in Chief Amy Astley, designer Rachel Roy, models Chanel Iman and Ali Michael and Allan Ellinger, CEO of Fashion Delivers, will then select a grand prize winner and two runners up from the entrants. Participants will also have the opportunity to interact with some of the judges at each of the events. There will be an opportunity for the public to vote on the top ten finalists from March 23, 2010 to April 6, 2010."
"The Grand Prize winner will receive a $100,000 college scholarship and a feature in L.e.i.'s Fall 2010 national advertising campaign, a fashion makeover and complete L.e.i wardrobe, Teen Vogue internship and a trip to L.A. to attend Teen Vogue's "Young Hollywood" party. Second and third prize winners will also receive special prizing."
Goodluck!
Isobella
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
The iPad sounds icky, big and a little weird to me
The iPad sounds icky to me. PAD? I mean it's something a girl uses on her rag days.
Where were the female marketing people on this one?
"Oh look I have my iPad on me." It just calls for a double take or someone going....a what???
The iPad's multi-touch screen is 10-inches, is a concern, it won't fit in my bag, huge!it's magazine size. Why so big, it's not very "handy". Just look at Steve hold the thing! It's so big! I can't imagine how I would look holding it. But it might be good for magazine readers to read magazines on it??
Yes, I am concerned about the iPad's bulky size, but I want my memoir Almost 5'4", which I wrote at the Apple Store, on iBooks.
Isobella Loves Urban Decay's Alice in Wonderland Palette
I am so excited and feel so privileged to be able to get the Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland Palette! Enjoy this video where I share the features of the eye-shadow palette, featuring Alice walking through the mushroom forest!
It's Here! The first "Petite Model of the Week"
In celebration of my modeling memoir Almost 5'4" hitting England in one week!!! I wanted to announce the first Petite of the Week and also feature a petite model from the UK.
The first "Petite of the Week" is Katy, a girl with personality and a cute pixie haircut, from the UK. Through Facebook, she reached out about being a pint-size model. I did some research and found that there ARE commercial print modeling agencies in the UK, and here is the list I found. Katy also recently expressed that she booked a furniture and sofa advertisement in the UK!!
When I asked her about her experience on the job she said, "I was really excited to be working on the furniture commercial with other models. I really enjoyed working with a team of people, and being also in front of a video camera, which was a new experience for me. My height really wasn't important for this type of project; after all, it’s not only people who are 5'8 who use sofas!!! I believe it has more to do with personality and character to model 'lifestyle' products."
Congratulations to Katy for her efforts and being the first Petite of the Week! I am sure she will be someone we hear about again!
If you'd like to be The Petite of the Week, submit to petitepride@yahoo.com, each week there will be a new shorter model featured who is making strides in modeling despite height! You can live anywhere in the world, and you can be any size.
If you like to read, check out my modeling memoir Almost 5’4” in the US here and also in the UK here, and I think you'll also like my fashion illustrated comic book style graphic novel “Model Life” ,both are based on Petite Pride and modeling for all sizes! If you missed today’s live radio segment on Model Talk Radio, it's ok you can listen to the archive, here is the scoop:
This weeks segment is called: "An Imperfect Model working with imperfections to ahead," it is about knowing yourself as a model and even how you can even work your so-called flaws into your modeling pursuits" Plus tips and advice on model photography and how Natural is Better than Photoshop.
Last weeks segment was based on 5 Modeling Jobs for all Sizes and it co-sides with this blog post as well, Aim high!
Isobella
Check out my new Original Penguin polo shirt
I just got this Original Penguin short sleeve shirt called the VERONICA. I oh-so-love it, also check out this dress version of this shirt style called THE VERONICA DRESS, I like this too and only $39.99
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Coming up on Model Talk Radio! An Imperfect Model working with imperfections to ahead podcast segment
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/01/27/an-imperfect-model-working-with-imperfections-to-ahead
Tomorrow, on Model Talk Radio, Isobella admits to having more imperfections than perfections and shares how she worked with her imperfections to get ahead. From her teeth, forehead, to all that isn't perfect she shares how modeling is about marketing what you do have and making what you do have marketable. Isobella is the author of "Almost 5'4""- her modeling memoir, and her graphic novel "Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior", both can be found on BN.com or in stores, or on Amazon. Her memoir "Almost 5'4"" will be released in the UK, Australia, South Africa and Canada on Feb 4th 2010! Isobella blogs daily at: http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/ Much of Isobella's advocating is about being self-made and her sponsor Gotomeeting.com is offering a 30 days free trial to her listeners and business owners. Gotomeeting.com is for online meetings for business client meetings or internal conferences,click here for free trial: www.gotomeeting.com/blogtalk
Tune in here to listen to this segment of Model Talk Radio and other segments as well: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/01/27/an-imperfect-model-working-with-imperfections-to-ahead
The feeling of triumph
"The feeling of triumph will out weight the doubt when you have offered yourself that opportunity for success, it comes after you say"I WILL!" it comes after you leave the odds in the way, way, way back of your mind and put in the front all you aim to get." -isobella jade
Monday, January 25, 2010
Back to the model basics
Maybe you're thinking of being a model, maybe you Googled the word model and found my blog, maybe you saw America's Next Top Model and wondered if there is more than what Tyra is offering, well no matter where you got inspired-- if you are thinking of being a model here are some tips.
Well, first, don't fall for a scam, or get misled, with all these model-show-off-sites, amateur modeling scams, modeling schools, it can be hard for a shorter girl to get herself going in the right direction.
I think of it this way, "if it sounds too good to be true. It usual is."
Take a modeling class, be a model, pay this fee be a model.
"If it seems too easy to work as a model, then it could be a scam and usually is."
An agency won't be so over the moon to work with a shorter girl, they might like your facial assets, your energy, but still a legit print agency won't ask you pay for photos but also will not often pay for them either, so you NEED your own marketing material to get the door. The agency will also use your comp card that you created and submitted to them in the first place, to market you to their clients.
You can freelance and work with more than one agency non exclusively and most shorter girls do this.
Remember modeling is work. Working as a model takes time, energy and a marketing mindset. The word "easy" is not a word that goes with the word model. Skipping the scams is a step closer in the right direction however.
I have mentioned what to skip when trying to model in the Internet-Age and another part of that is "having your professional marketing tools."
Remember, a modeling comp card will get you further, with more professional experiences, than an Internet model social site. I am against model-sites and advocate to skip them often.
A modeling comp card is an aspiring models best marketing tool.
Yes the compcard needs to be professional, with very professional photos that represent you as you and your assets. A smile shot, and shots that show you modeling a product, a handbag, jewelry, shoes, etc.
Yes it takes time to research, to find, and submit to the proper agencies that work with models of all heights for commercial print modeling but it is worth it if you want professionalism.
No matter your height, if you want to work with a modeling agency, then you should put the time in to market yourself with the right photos. To get an agency if you are shorter you must have a comp card perpared. You don't need hundreds of photos or so many photo-shoots, you just need to focus on "what you need" that a print agency wants to see. Bring it back to the basics. Investing in yourself, is how you make opportunites happen. You need a headshot, a full body shot showing your personality, smile, and you "doing something" -walking down the street, having a good time, feeling confident, showing your energy in the photo. Here are samples on photos to create for print modeling.
http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2009/08/commercial-print-modeling-photos-for.html
A girl on Facebook asked me today:
First I would like to say that you have been a true inspiration and motivation for me to even consider myself to be model material. I too am a petite girl of only 5'1 and have recently been researching possibilites for myself in this industry. I was wondering if you could give me any personal thoughts or insights on the John Robert Powers Company in NYC pertaining to skills I could learn or opportunities they could provide? Thanks for all that you've done in this industry and all the things you will certainly accomplish.
My reply:
In my opinion you don't need a class to learn how to model. But I do suggest studying ads, and working with a professional photographer, skipping the internet model sites, and focusing on getting your own professional comp card made. Then you can mail your comp card to print modeling agencies in NYC.
Here is insight on why I think modeling schools are a waste of time:
http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-am-against-modeling-schools.html
Instead focus on creating YOUR OWN marketing tools is best, and make your own comp card and market it to the right agencies. Insight on that and how to skip some scams that lurk below. Calling yourself is one thing, working as one is another, beware of amateur agencies, focus on finding a professional one, there are MANY print modeling agencies and talent in NYC to submit your comp card to, but it takes work, time and effort to create professional photos to target print modeling and time to mail and research to find the right agencies.
Here are some tips. http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2009/12/starting-to-model-photography-and.html
And this will give you insight on comp cards: http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2009/12/put-that-modeling-compcard-to-use-and.html
And one on what to mail “commercial print modeling agencies” and how to do it: http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2009/12/what-to-mail-modeling-agency-answered.html
:)
-Isobella
Well, first, don't fall for a scam, or get misled, with all these model-show-off-sites, amateur modeling scams, modeling schools, it can be hard for a shorter girl to get herself going in the right direction.
I think of it this way, "if it sounds too good to be true. It usual is."
Take a modeling class, be a model, pay this fee be a model.
"If it seems too easy to work as a model, then it could be a scam and usually is."
An agency won't be so over the moon to work with a shorter girl, they might like your facial assets, your energy, but still a legit print agency won't ask you pay for photos but also will not often pay for them either, so you NEED your own marketing material to get the door. The agency will also use your comp card that you created and submitted to them in the first place, to market you to their clients.
You can freelance and work with more than one agency non exclusively and most shorter girls do this.
Remember modeling is work. Working as a model takes time, energy and a marketing mindset. The word "easy" is not a word that goes with the word model. Skipping the scams is a step closer in the right direction however.
I have mentioned what to skip when trying to model in the Internet-Age and another part of that is "having your professional marketing tools."
Remember, a modeling comp card will get you further, with more professional experiences, than an Internet model social site. I am against model-sites and advocate to skip them often.
A modeling comp card is an aspiring models best marketing tool.
Yes the compcard needs to be professional, with very professional photos that represent you as you and your assets. A smile shot, and shots that show you modeling a product, a handbag, jewelry, shoes, etc.
Yes it takes time to research, to find, and submit to the proper agencies that work with models of all heights for commercial print modeling but it is worth it if you want professionalism.
No matter your height, if you want to work with a modeling agency, then you should put the time in to market yourself with the right photos. To get an agency if you are shorter you must have a comp card perpared. You don't need hundreds of photos or so many photo-shoots, you just need to focus on "what you need" that a print agency wants to see. Bring it back to the basics. Investing in yourself, is how you make opportunites happen. You need a headshot, a full body shot showing your personality, smile, and you "doing something" -walking down the street, having a good time, feeling confident, showing your energy in the photo. Here are samples on photos to create for print modeling.
http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2009/08/commercial-print-modeling-photos-for.html
A girl on Facebook asked me today:
First I would like to say that you have been a true inspiration and motivation for me to even consider myself to be model material. I too am a petite girl of only 5'1 and have recently been researching possibilites for myself in this industry. I was wondering if you could give me any personal thoughts or insights on the John Robert Powers Company in NYC pertaining to skills I could learn or opportunities they could provide? Thanks for all that you've done in this industry and all the things you will certainly accomplish.
My reply:
In my opinion you don't need a class to learn how to model. But I do suggest studying ads, and working with a professional photographer, skipping the internet model sites, and focusing on getting your own professional comp card made. Then you can mail your comp card to print modeling agencies in NYC.
Here is insight on why I think modeling schools are a waste of time:
http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-am-against-modeling-schools.html
Instead focus on creating YOUR OWN marketing tools is best, and make your own comp card and market it to the right agencies. Insight on that and how to skip some scams that lurk below. Calling yourself is one thing, working as one is another, beware of amateur agencies, focus on finding a professional one, there are MANY print modeling agencies and talent in NYC to submit your comp card to, but it takes work, time and effort to create professional photos to target print modeling and time to mail and research to find the right agencies.
Here are some tips. http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2009/12/starting-to-model-photography-and.html
And this will give you insight on comp cards: http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2009/12/put-that-modeling-compcard-to-use-and.html
And one on what to mail “commercial print modeling agencies” and how to do it: http://petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com/2009/12/what-to-mail-modeling-agency-answered.html
:)
-Isobella
Sunday, January 24, 2010
On a Sunseeker at the Boat Show this weekend
(Here I am standing next to different boat.)
Went on my first yacht yesterday. I went to the Boat Show at the Javits Center with my fiance' and walked upon a Sunseeker boat! It was so awesome, like a home! There was a big bed, two guest beds, plasma TV's, stove tops, grill, and everything you'd need to feel at home in the middle of the ocean. I would dock it and consider living in it!
Friday, January 22, 2010
A weekly Shorty Award to shorter models
I'm going to start a weekly "Shorty Award" soon to a shorter model that is making strides, & feature her on my modeling blog http:/petitemodelingtips.blogspot.com
If you are interested in being the Shorter Model of the week email me here:
petitepride@yahoo.com with a headshot and a modeling experience or acomplishment that showed you making strides despite your height.
If you are interested in being the Shorter Model of the week email me here:
petitepride@yahoo.com with a headshot and a modeling experience or acomplishment that showed you making strides despite your height.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
You can pre-order "Almost 5'4"
My modeling memoir UK edition of memoir Almost 5'4" will be published by HarperCollins in 13 days!
The book will be published also in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, look for it in Feb '10!
You can pre-order UK edition of memoir Almost 5'4" here , and I hope you do! My memoir shares my experiences as a height challenged model and I think it will inspire you. I wrote this book for anyone who is trying to do something that is a challenge and for anyone with a dream.
More modeling tips daily on my radio show Model Talk: www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade.
Five modeling jobs where height doesn’t matter
Modeling jobs where height doesn’t matter
Isobella Jade
It’s true, I am one of the tiniest working models out there, but still I have worked with great brands and magazines. When I was told I was too short to model, I put what I did have to use, and here are 5 modeling jobs where height isn’t a big thing.
You can also listen to 5 Modeling Jobs for All Sizes podcast segment on Model Talk Radio here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/01/21/five-modeling-jobs-for-all-heights-and-models-in-the-internet-age
Hand Modeling, believe it or not you can have a life and be a hand model, and you can make hundreds or thousands a day doing it. Forget the gloves; just take care of your assets well. Hand modeling is perfect for shorter girl who have small hands that are dainty and thin fingers and nice nail color and nail beds. Size of the nail varies, and hand models are not measured by one standard rule. Hand models are all ethnicities and their hands do not all look alike. Many products and brands from cosmetics, to dish soap use hand models. I have hand modeled for Macy’s, Bon Appétit, Women’s World Magazine and many others. How to start: Get photos of your hands, with nail polish, and without, holding products and at ease. There are modeling agencies that specialize in parts modeling; these are the agencies to target your photos and modeling comp cards to.
Favorite on the job skincare item for hands: LUSH’s Lemony Flutter cuticle cream.
Shoe Modeling, getting your foot in the door as a model can involve your foot! My first modeling job was shoe modeling and most shoe models are not tall giraffes they are shorter. A size 6 or 7 shoe is typically liked in the shoe modeling world. Similar to hand modeling you need to target parts modeling agencies that represent shoe models. Having nice feet, toenails, and pretty ankles can mean over a thousand dollars a day or shooting a shoe ad campaign. I have shoe modeled for Brown Shoe, Marshalls, Easy Spirit, Victoria’s Secret, and many others. Again you do need photos that show your “feet diversity,” so you need photos of your feet in sandals, heels, boots, sneakers, without shoes, toes painted and not.
Favorite on the job skincare item for feet: OPI, AVOJUICE lotions.
Accessories Modeling, no one ever asks how tall the jewelry model is, and many times she is not that tall. Modeling earrings, rings, and necklaces is something a girl of any height can do. These days there are more handbag designers and accessories designers than ever. From scarves to belts, to gloves to hats, models in need, and they are not just skyscraper tall and are not just on the runway. Even though I am in my 20’s I am already moisturizing my neck and chest area and shoulders and back. Your skin is an asset and can get you a modeling job, or not, so if you want to model you can start by taking care of that skin. I use Alba, Nivea and St. Ives lotions for my whole body, and face favorites: Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel, and Clinique’s Moisture Surge, and LUSH’s Ultralight moisturizer.
Hair modeling, all textures, styles, and colors of hair are welcome. From print campaigns to hair shows, hair modeling can give you a new look and also help to pay your rent. Also remember many hair models are modeling accessories such as curling irons, extensions, and hair dye. Next time you buy some shampoo at the drugstore check out the models on the hair color boxes,-that is the type of photo you need to focus on getting. A smile, fresh face, and hair alive and with personality.
To give your hair a boost try the V05 hot oil treatments, which I love, or John Frieda's Root Awakening conditioner.
Beauty Modeling, put your bright eyes, beautiful lips, and clear complexion to use in modeling for cosmetics. Focus on capturing these assets in your photos and make a modeling comp card. Also I suggest attending the IBS (International Beauty Show) and mingling with the brands and learning as much as you can about what is out there is the world of cosmetics. You will find there is a lot! Self promotion is key to working as a model when you are not tall, so grab your bootstraps and get your photos, comp card, and portfolio together because height is not everything in modeling if you know how to market what you do have.
Beauty Model must-haves: Fresh’s Magic Wands Mini Mascara Due, $10, Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 15 powder, Revlon’s ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipsticks, Revlon’s Extra Curl Eyelash Curler.
More tips can be found on my radio show Model Talk: www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade.
Isobella Jade
It’s true, I am one of the tiniest working models out there, but still I have worked with great brands and magazines. When I was told I was too short to model, I put what I did have to use, and here are 5 modeling jobs where height isn’t a big thing.
You can also listen to 5 Modeling Jobs for All Sizes podcast segment on Model Talk Radio here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/01/21/five-modeling-jobs-for-all-heights-and-models-in-the-internet-age
Hand Modeling, believe it or not you can have a life and be a hand model, and you can make hundreds or thousands a day doing it. Forget the gloves; just take care of your assets well. Hand modeling is perfect for shorter girl who have small hands that are dainty and thin fingers and nice nail color and nail beds. Size of the nail varies, and hand models are not measured by one standard rule. Hand models are all ethnicities and their hands do not all look alike. Many products and brands from cosmetics, to dish soap use hand models. I have hand modeled for Macy’s, Bon Appétit, Women’s World Magazine and many others. How to start: Get photos of your hands, with nail polish, and without, holding products and at ease. There are modeling agencies that specialize in parts modeling; these are the agencies to target your photos and modeling comp cards to.
Favorite on the job skincare item for hands: LUSH’s Lemony Flutter cuticle cream.
Shoe Modeling, getting your foot in the door as a model can involve your foot! My first modeling job was shoe modeling and most shoe models are not tall giraffes they are shorter. A size 6 or 7 shoe is typically liked in the shoe modeling world. Similar to hand modeling you need to target parts modeling agencies that represent shoe models. Having nice feet, toenails, and pretty ankles can mean over a thousand dollars a day or shooting a shoe ad campaign. I have shoe modeled for Brown Shoe, Marshalls, Easy Spirit, Victoria’s Secret, and many others. Again you do need photos that show your “feet diversity,” so you need photos of your feet in sandals, heels, boots, sneakers, without shoes, toes painted and not.
Favorite on the job skincare item for feet: OPI, AVOJUICE lotions.
Accessories Modeling, no one ever asks how tall the jewelry model is, and many times she is not that tall. Modeling earrings, rings, and necklaces is something a girl of any height can do. These days there are more handbag designers and accessories designers than ever. From scarves to belts, to gloves to hats, models in need, and they are not just skyscraper tall and are not just on the runway. Even though I am in my 20’s I am already moisturizing my neck and chest area and shoulders and back. Your skin is an asset and can get you a modeling job, or not, so if you want to model you can start by taking care of that skin. I use Alba, Nivea and St. Ives lotions for my whole body, and face favorites: Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel, and Clinique’s Moisture Surge, and LUSH’s Ultralight moisturizer.
Hair modeling, all textures, styles, and colors of hair are welcome. From print campaigns to hair shows, hair modeling can give you a new look and also help to pay your rent. Also remember many hair models are modeling accessories such as curling irons, extensions, and hair dye. Next time you buy some shampoo at the drugstore check out the models on the hair color boxes,-that is the type of photo you need to focus on getting. A smile, fresh face, and hair alive and with personality.
To give your hair a boost try the V05 hot oil treatments, which I love, or John Frieda's Root Awakening conditioner.
Beauty Modeling, put your bright eyes, beautiful lips, and clear complexion to use in modeling for cosmetics. Focus on capturing these assets in your photos and make a modeling comp card. Also I suggest attending the IBS (International Beauty Show) and mingling with the brands and learning as much as you can about what is out there is the world of cosmetics. You will find there is a lot! Self promotion is key to working as a model when you are not tall, so grab your bootstraps and get your photos, comp card, and portfolio together because height is not everything in modeling if you know how to market what you do have.
Beauty Model must-haves: Fresh’s Magic Wands Mini Mascara Due, $10, Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 15 powder, Revlon’s ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipsticks, Revlon’s Extra Curl Eyelash Curler.
More tips can be found on my radio show Model Talk: www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Models in the Internet Age, an itchy topic for me
My first experience of the word model involves Googling the word. Then I went through a rollercoaster of judging what was amatuer and real, and the ways of the web were not helpful towards the direction of real opportunity.
When I first Googled the word model, it was in 2001, and back then, it was not typical to promote yourself on the web as a model. I did not have a website, know how to make one, and in college couldn't afford one anyway, so I used online profile sites, but these sites didn't bring me modeling agencies and there were only maybe 3 good experiences from marketing myself as a model on the web. Once I wanted to seriously pursue modeling not just call myself a model things started happening. Once I took the steps, prepared professional photos and submitted them to real agencies, and tried over again, did any real modeling work come.
Today it's very easy to become a hot ass on the Internet, but does that really mean you will be modeling for something or really a model anyways? I don't think so. Today we have Youtube singers that go from their web cam to national talk shows and if you have enough friends you might get your own reality tv show, but even that does't mean long gevity in the spotlight or monetary success.
In this Internet age there is not just one way, person, or thing to do to find your own success, but if you use Google and the Internet as a search tool you are better off than using it for anything else. Find answers, aim for professionalism, become a marketer, not just a model but someone who knows themselves, knows the agencies to target, the photos you need, and do your research and homework.
Personally I don't want five minutes of fame and I don't want to be apart of anything unless it has purpose that I can feel good about afterward, not just in the moment, but know I am doing what I want to do but also aiming high along the way.
I suggest these things for dealing with the Internet age:
1. when it seems all you need to do is download a photo remember it takes more than a click of the mouse to call yourself a real model.
2. you are not a model until you model something. A product for a brand, for a magazine editorial. Remember this and use this as inspiration to get more, aim higher!
3. You still need physical modeling tools. The web does not substitute the modeling compcard, or modeling portfolio, you need these tangible things for castings and submissions to agencies when you are starting out.
4. Very few can manage a long career, that pay their bills, by just and only being a hot female. I feel the Internet-age has made many women want to be seen, desired, and a tease, but this doesn't mean you are really going to "work as a model". The more you think about modeling products and what products you can realistically model for you will see that a smile shot is the best marketing tool for a model.
5. Think twice before signing up or being a part of an online profile site, or community, most are scams, or a waste of time full of amatuers. If you do not know the difference between amatuer and professional and do not have a strong willed marketing mindset you can make many mistakes and have many regrets by associating yourself with the wrong websites, people, and photo-shoots.
6. Protect yourself and be selective and careful about the photos you reveal on the web and the photos you have taken of you. A professional photographer won't abuse the rights to the photos, but do not take a photo you will regret later. Think ahead, think of your bigger goals always.
7. A website, having your own website can be helpful when you have experience, but if you are thinking you will be discovered from it, it is likely it won't happen.
THE FINAL THREE ABOUT PHOTOS YOU DO NEED AND INVESTMENTS TO MAKE:
8. Focus on the photos you DO need,
9. Do reach out to professional photographers and paying for photos can be a good investment with a professional photographer.
10. Make a compcard! YOU need this!!! You can't work with agencies or be a model without it.
When I first Googled the word model, it was in 2001, and back then, it was not typical to promote yourself on the web as a model. I did not have a website, know how to make one, and in college couldn't afford one anyway, so I used online profile sites, but these sites didn't bring me modeling agencies and there were only maybe 3 good experiences from marketing myself as a model on the web. Once I wanted to seriously pursue modeling not just call myself a model things started happening. Once I took the steps, prepared professional photos and submitted them to real agencies, and tried over again, did any real modeling work come.
Today it's very easy to become a hot ass on the Internet, but does that really mean you will be modeling for something or really a model anyways? I don't think so. Today we have Youtube singers that go from their web cam to national talk shows and if you have enough friends you might get your own reality tv show, but even that does't mean long gevity in the spotlight or monetary success.
In this Internet age there is not just one way, person, or thing to do to find your own success, but if you use Google and the Internet as a search tool you are better off than using it for anything else. Find answers, aim for professionalism, become a marketer, not just a model but someone who knows themselves, knows the agencies to target, the photos you need, and do your research and homework.
Personally I don't want five minutes of fame and I don't want to be apart of anything unless it has purpose that I can feel good about afterward, not just in the moment, but know I am doing what I want to do but also aiming high along the way.
I suggest these things for dealing with the Internet age:
1. when it seems all you need to do is download a photo remember it takes more than a click of the mouse to call yourself a real model.
2. you are not a model until you model something. A product for a brand, for a magazine editorial. Remember this and use this as inspiration to get more, aim higher!
3. You still need physical modeling tools. The web does not substitute the modeling compcard, or modeling portfolio, you need these tangible things for castings and submissions to agencies when you are starting out.
4. Very few can manage a long career, that pay their bills, by just and only being a hot female. I feel the Internet-age has made many women want to be seen, desired, and a tease, but this doesn't mean you are really going to "work as a model". The more you think about modeling products and what products you can realistically model for you will see that a smile shot is the best marketing tool for a model.
5. Think twice before signing up or being a part of an online profile site, or community, most are scams, or a waste of time full of amatuers. If you do not know the difference between amatuer and professional and do not have a strong willed marketing mindset you can make many mistakes and have many regrets by associating yourself with the wrong websites, people, and photo-shoots.
6. Protect yourself and be selective and careful about the photos you reveal on the web and the photos you have taken of you. A professional photographer won't abuse the rights to the photos, but do not take a photo you will regret later. Think ahead, think of your bigger goals always.
7. A website, having your own website can be helpful when you have experience, but if you are thinking you will be discovered from it, it is likely it won't happen.
THE FINAL THREE ABOUT PHOTOS YOU DO NEED AND INVESTMENTS TO MAKE:
8. Focus on the photos you DO need,
9. Do reach out to professional photographers and paying for photos can be a good investment with a professional photographer.
10. Make a compcard! YOU need this!!! You can't work with agencies or be a model without it.
Five Modeling Jobs For All Heights and Models in the Internet Age
Five Modeling Jobs For All Heights and Models in the Internet Age
Isobella Jade, author, model and advocate for models of all heights shares 5 models jobs that girls of all shapes and sizes can do. And how to do it. Modeling is not just for one size, but you do have to know how to market what you do have. Tune in for tips on how to skip the modeling scams, and take control of your goals, no matter if you live in a big city or small town. She also gives tips on how to model in the Internet-age, what to skip and how to manage the web and your modeling goals. Isobella is the author of "Almost 5'4""- her modeling memoir, and her graphic novel "Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior", both can be found on BN.com or in stores, or on Amazon. For more on Isobella visit her website: www.isobelladreams.com. Her memoir "Almost 5'4"" will be released in the UK, Australia, South Africa and Canada on Feb 4th 2010!
Listen to episode: Five Modeling Jobs For All Heights and Models in the Internet Age:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/01/21/five-modeling-jobs-for-all-heights-and-models-in-the-internet-age
Much of Isobella's advocating is about being self-made and her sponsor Gotomeeting.com is offering a 30 days free trial to her listeners. Gotomeeting.com is for online meetings for clients or internal conferences,click here for free trial: www.gotomeeting.com/blogtalk
Isobella Jade, author, model and advocate for models of all heights shares 5 models jobs that girls of all shapes and sizes can do. And how to do it. Modeling is not just for one size, but you do have to know how to market what you do have. Tune in for tips on how to skip the modeling scams, and take control of your goals, no matter if you live in a big city or small town. She also gives tips on how to model in the Internet-age, what to skip and how to manage the web and your modeling goals. Isobella is the author of "Almost 5'4""- her modeling memoir, and her graphic novel "Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior", both can be found on BN.com or in stores, or on Amazon. For more on Isobella visit her website: www.isobelladreams.com. Her memoir "Almost 5'4"" will be released in the UK, Australia, South Africa and Canada on Feb 4th 2010!
Listen to episode: Five Modeling Jobs For All Heights and Models in the Internet Age:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/01/21/five-modeling-jobs-for-all-heights-and-models-in-the-internet-age
Much of Isobella's advocating is about being self-made and her sponsor Gotomeeting.com is offering a 30 days free trial to her listeners. Gotomeeting.com is for online meetings for clients or internal conferences,click here for free trial: www.gotomeeting.com/blogtalk
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Thongs are a models must-have
Whether you are pursuing body part modeling, swimwear modeling, or lingerie modeling, you must have nude colored thongs. At castings and on the job, often my agencies have suggested I bring or wear a nude thong. It is a model-must have.
Here is a nude Cosabella mesh thong at Barenecessities.com, this is a perfect style for aspiring models to get.
Monday, January 18, 2010
I love my iPhone video
It is sort of a big deal for me! I have something Apple! I got an iPhone this weekend and I share my excitement in this video here:
where there is advertising there are models of all sizes and types.
If you are thinking short models can only be glamour models, think again.
If you are thinking brands, products and magazines only work with tall giraffes, think again.
There are petite brands out there, you just have to look for them. Some petite brands that were involved with my book party for "Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior" were: Sweet Petite's (great yoga pants and sportswear for petite sizes, Lula Lu Lingerie (bra's and panties for petite sizes), Bakers Shoes, great heels for under $100. I do not support glamour models, or becoming one, or being just a tease, very few can translate that into last for more than a few years or make it a real career. Even if you are shorter, if you want more, you have to do the work to find the right agencies, the right opportunties, you have to work for it. Because you can model for lifestyle products, and accessories brands, there is also parts modeling, and more opportunities are found in commercial print modeling. Notice beauty editorials, ads for shoes, handbags, haircare, everything from computers to banks, they are not all tall. There are more print modeling agencies out there than fashion agencies. You have to do the research. Not just short celebrities are modeling for lifestyle brands and products, models of all sizes are working, because where there is advertising there are models of all types.
If you are thinking brands, products and magazines only work with tall giraffes, think again.
There are petite brands out there, you just have to look for them. Some petite brands that were involved with my book party for "Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior" were: Sweet Petite's (great yoga pants and sportswear for petite sizes, Lula Lu Lingerie (bra's and panties for petite sizes), Bakers Shoes, great heels for under $100. I do not support glamour models, or becoming one, or being just a tease, very few can translate that into last for more than a few years or make it a real career. Even if you are shorter, if you want more, you have to do the work to find the right agencies, the right opportunties, you have to work for it. Because you can model for lifestyle products, and accessories brands, there is also parts modeling, and more opportunities are found in commercial print modeling. Notice beauty editorials, ads for shoes, handbags, haircare, everything from computers to banks, they are not all tall. There are more print modeling agencies out there than fashion agencies. You have to do the research. Not just short celebrities are modeling for lifestyle brands and products, models of all sizes are working, because where there is advertising there are models of all types.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
models come in all shapes and sizes
models come in all shapes and sizes, it's just the media only talks about fashion models. Where there is advertising there is a model.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
I still visit the Apple Store sometimes and iPhone
Before going to meet friends last night, I went to the Apple Store, then went to MercBar to have some drinks (the same place I had my book party for Model Life actually), and then I had a great french dinner & wine at cafe Gitane on Mott St last night, Baked Pasta w Proscuitto ($13!) I tried mulled wine ( it is hot, like tea) for the first time, & then lost my cellphone!
Thankfully my contract on my phone expired recently so today, I upgraded from a phone that was taped together ( not kidding), and now is lost,-- to an iPhone this afternoon!!
It is a lot to figure out and set up in one day but I am working on it and I do understand what all the hype is over iPhones.
Anways, here are some pictures from the photo-booth ap at the Apple Store taken on a 21.5" iMac last night. And I am showing my engagement ring :)
Thankfully my contract on my phone expired recently so today, I upgraded from a phone that was taped together ( not kidding), and now is lost,-- to an iPhone this afternoon!!
It is a lot to figure out and set up in one day but I am working on it and I do understand what all the hype is over iPhones.
Anways, here are some pictures from the photo-booth ap at the Apple Store taken on a 21.5" iMac last night. And I am showing my engagement ring :)
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Text messaging and relationships
Modeling agencies now text the models they work with castings and even in my graphic novel Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior, the character receives text messages from her agent.
However when it comes to relationships I am actually sad to say that these days: relationships often start with a text message.
I am becoming more and more against this.
My girlfriends tell me how they get to know a person through a text message, they also complain a lot about the text messages they receive or don't receive, I am like...did he call you? They share how something will be said in a text that doesn't translate in person. The way technology has changed how people date is really insane. However, I will admit when I met my fiance' I actually got text the messaging service because of it....because he couldn't talk to me on the phone while at work all the time because he doesn't have an office door he can shut, he sits open infront of like 20 people, who can hear your whole conversation, and even pick up the line. I text him daily over 10 times. Let me just include that when I first met him I also moved in with him! Only a week after meeting. So we hung out every single evening, or most during the first months and got to know one another better. It was unconventional but I treasured our memories, the things we did more than his xoxox texts to me. A text can mean "he is thinking of you" but I don't think it should take over the conversation face to face or on the phone.
If I was single, getting to know someone I would still feel distant, not right, if all we did was text eachother and not hear voices, and the time we spent face to face would still mean more. Of course I know that saying "actions speak louder than words" and I don't know if that is always true, but a text shouldn't be the only communication.
Maybe I'll write a book one day, "He Didn't Text Me Back - a girls journey of dating through text messaging." Full of experiences from girls who are having a love life via the text.
For now here are my texting tips when you like the guy who is texting you.
1. Is texting all you do to communicate? If so, this could be a sign he is not really interested.
2. If you are the one texting him, asking, planning to get together, if you are keeping the text going and he would not have reached out if you didn't text him today, then this is a sign he is not interested.
3. If he textes you only at 2am this is a sign he is not "really into you" more than for sex. Unless he gets off work at 3am or something, but still 3am, you should be getting your beauty sleep girl. Your brain and face work better when you get good sleep.
4. Texting you doesn't mean he likes you, infact texting is an easy way to keep things casual, and not serious, so if you want a real relationship, your relationship needs to be more, involve more, than texting eachother.
5. Give the text a break, tell him you are not obsessed with texting and it is better to simply call you. If he does it is a sign he likes you more than a text flirt.
Talking on the phone, actually talking to the guy they are seeing, getting to know, is now a rare thing among my girlfriends, it makes me concerned. Tell the person you like, want to know, and want to like you to call you. Seriously. Or meet somewhere and hangout, show your true self, not just let your thumb nail speak for you. These days even an email is more thoughtful than a text!
I mean, of course I text people, and one day you might even be able to get my modeling tips in a text message format, but I just think that most of what I have heard from my friends dating experiences through a text message have been pretty ugly.
However when it comes to relationships I am actually sad to say that these days: relationships often start with a text message.
I am becoming more and more against this.
My girlfriends tell me how they get to know a person through a text message, they also complain a lot about the text messages they receive or don't receive, I am like...did he call you? They share how something will be said in a text that doesn't translate in person. The way technology has changed how people date is really insane. However, I will admit when I met my fiance' I actually got text the messaging service because of it....because he couldn't talk to me on the phone while at work all the time because he doesn't have an office door he can shut, he sits open infront of like 20 people, who can hear your whole conversation, and even pick up the line. I text him daily over 10 times. Let me just include that when I first met him I also moved in with him! Only a week after meeting. So we hung out every single evening, or most during the first months and got to know one another better. It was unconventional but I treasured our memories, the things we did more than his xoxox texts to me. A text can mean "he is thinking of you" but I don't think it should take over the conversation face to face or on the phone.
If I was single, getting to know someone I would still feel distant, not right, if all we did was text eachother and not hear voices, and the time we spent face to face would still mean more. Of course I know that saying "actions speak louder than words" and I don't know if that is always true, but a text shouldn't be the only communication.
Maybe I'll write a book one day, "He Didn't Text Me Back - a girls journey of dating through text messaging." Full of experiences from girls who are having a love life via the text.
For now here are my texting tips when you like the guy who is texting you.
1. Is texting all you do to communicate? If so, this could be a sign he is not really interested.
2. If you are the one texting him, asking, planning to get together, if you are keeping the text going and he would not have reached out if you didn't text him today, then this is a sign he is not interested.
3. If he textes you only at 2am this is a sign he is not "really into you" more than for sex. Unless he gets off work at 3am or something, but still 3am, you should be getting your beauty sleep girl. Your brain and face work better when you get good sleep.
4. Texting you doesn't mean he likes you, infact texting is an easy way to keep things casual, and not serious, so if you want a real relationship, your relationship needs to be more, involve more, than texting eachother.
5. Give the text a break, tell him you are not obsessed with texting and it is better to simply call you. If he does it is a sign he likes you more than a text flirt.
Talking on the phone, actually talking to the guy they are seeing, getting to know, is now a rare thing among my girlfriends, it makes me concerned. Tell the person you like, want to know, and want to like you to call you. Seriously. Or meet somewhere and hangout, show your true self, not just let your thumb nail speak for you. These days even an email is more thoughtful than a text!
I mean, of course I text people, and one day you might even be able to get my modeling tips in a text message format, but I just think that most of what I have heard from my friends dating experiences through a text message have been pretty ugly.
The Invitation and relationships
Read it once, but read this poem! Maybe this is a poem to share with the person you want to marry?
The Invitation
By Oriah Mountain Dreamer
It doesn't interest me what you do for a living.
I want to know what you ache for,
And if you dare to dream of meeting
Your heart's longing.
It doesn't interest me how old you are.
I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool
For love, for your dream,
For the adventure of being alive.
It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon.
I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow,
If you have been opened by life's betrayals,
Or have become shriveled and closed from fear of further pain.
I want to know if you can sit with pain,
Mine or your own,
Without moving
To hide it or fade it or fix it.
I want to know if you can be with joy,
Mine or your own,
If you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes
Without cautioning us to be careful, be realistic, to remember the limitations of being human.
It doesn’t interest me if the story you are telling me is true.
I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself,
If you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul.
I want to know if you can be faithless and therefore be trustworthy.
I want to know if you can see beauty
Even when it is not pretty every day,
And if you can source your own life
From its presence.
I want to know if you can live with failure,
Yours and mine,
And still stand on the edge of a lake and shout to the silver of the full moon,
"Yes!"
It doesn't interest me to know where you live or how much money you have.
I want to know if you can get up after the night of grief and despair,
Weary and bruised to the bone,
And do what needs to be done for the children.
It doesn't interest me who you are, how you came to be here.
I want to know if you will stand
In the center of the fire with me
And not shrink back.
It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied.
I want to know what sustains you
From the inside
When all else falls away.
I want to know if you can be alone
With yourself,
And if you truly like the company you keep
In the empty moments.
The Invitation
By Oriah Mountain Dreamer
It doesn't interest me what you do for a living.
I want to know what you ache for,
And if you dare to dream of meeting
Your heart's longing.
It doesn't interest me how old you are.
I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool
For love, for your dream,
For the adventure of being alive.
It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon.
I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow,
If you have been opened by life's betrayals,
Or have become shriveled and closed from fear of further pain.
I want to know if you can sit with pain,
Mine or your own,
Without moving
To hide it or fade it or fix it.
I want to know if you can be with joy,
Mine or your own,
If you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes
Without cautioning us to be careful, be realistic, to remember the limitations of being human.
It doesn’t interest me if the story you are telling me is true.
I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself,
If you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul.
I want to know if you can be faithless and therefore be trustworthy.
I want to know if you can see beauty
Even when it is not pretty every day,
And if you can source your own life
From its presence.
I want to know if you can live with failure,
Yours and mine,
And still stand on the edge of a lake and shout to the silver of the full moon,
"Yes!"
It doesn't interest me to know where you live or how much money you have.
I want to know if you can get up after the night of grief and despair,
Weary and bruised to the bone,
And do what needs to be done for the children.
It doesn't interest me who you are, how you came to be here.
I want to know if you will stand
In the center of the fire with me
And not shrink back.
It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied.
I want to know what sustains you
From the inside
When all else falls away.
I want to know if you can be alone
With yourself,
And if you truly like the company you keep
In the empty moments.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Morgan Freeman on Charlie Rose last night inspired this hunt
Last night on Charlie Rose (I Love him by the way!) Morgan Freeman (by the way I want to hug him one day, amazing man), was on. Discussing his role in Invictus. There is a poem in Invictus, directed by Clint Eastwood shares a poem that Nelson Mandela read in moments of needed inspiration. It lead to me Googling and I found it.
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
William Ernest Henley
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
William Ernest Henley
Perry&Bleecker a vintage jewelry journey
Petite models are perfect for jewelry modeling. I recently discovered this small line of jewelry called Perry and Bleecker. I really like the danty and unique fixtures within each piece. Most are under $20 too!
I wonder if the designer, Brittney, lives near Perry and Bleecker streets in NYC?
Here is the link to her showcase of jewelry to check out and below are my favorite 4 pics.
www.perryandbleecker.etsy.com
I wonder if the designer, Brittney, lives near Perry and Bleecker streets in NYC?
Here is the link to her showcase of jewelry to check out and below are my favorite 4 pics.
www.perryandbleecker.etsy.com
lip modeling and parts modeling
I received this email recently on lip modeling:
I was looking through your blog and I noticed the entry you worte about the girl who asked about being a leg model even though she is short. That got me thinking: People have always told me I have the biggest, most beautiful lips they have ever seen in their life; ones that they would pay to have but I was lucky enough to be born with. Could I possibly be a lip model for make-up or such? Or anything else like that?
My reply:
Even if you do not have a close up of your lips if you have a high res photo of your face, a beauty shot, you could crop it and make the focus your lips. Make a compcard focused on your lips and submit it to modeling agencies that focus on PARTS modeling. NOT all agencies have PARTS modeling divisons so I would research PARTS Modeling agencies and print agencies that have a "parts modeling" division for print work and commercial work using your parts! lips!
Strive to create photos that sell your lips in a commercial way. chapstick, lip gloss or just your lips in general, showing expression with your lips too! Happiness, upset, showing teeth, not. You can start with a headshot, and then crop it or have a professional photographer or friend focus on close ups of your lips:
I would also be on the look out for beauty tradeshows, and also reach out to new, and aspiring beauty and cosmetic brands that might be in need of a model to get some experience.
Having photos of your lips, making the photo look like an ad, and getting a compcard made is best for your marketing.
Here is an example for inspiration for making and creating your photos which will then be used on your lip compcard.
I was looking through your blog and I noticed the entry you worte about the girl who asked about being a leg model even though she is short. That got me thinking: People have always told me I have the biggest, most beautiful lips they have ever seen in their life; ones that they would pay to have but I was lucky enough to be born with. Could I possibly be a lip model for make-up or such? Or anything else like that?
My reply:
Even if you do not have a close up of your lips if you have a high res photo of your face, a beauty shot, you could crop it and make the focus your lips. Make a compcard focused on your lips and submit it to modeling agencies that focus on PARTS modeling. NOT all agencies have PARTS modeling divisons so I would research PARTS Modeling agencies and print agencies that have a "parts modeling" division for print work and commercial work using your parts! lips!
Strive to create photos that sell your lips in a commercial way. chapstick, lip gloss or just your lips in general, showing expression with your lips too! Happiness, upset, showing teeth, not. You can start with a headshot, and then crop it or have a professional photographer or friend focus on close ups of your lips:
I would also be on the look out for beauty tradeshows, and also reach out to new, and aspiring beauty and cosmetic brands that might be in need of a model to get some experience.
Having photos of your lips, making the photo look like an ad, and getting a compcard made is best for your marketing.
Here is an example for inspiration for making and creating your photos which will then be used on your lip compcard.
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