Happy Halloween!

Breakign News: Little Red Riding Hood and Hunter Kill the Wolf!

Hey Girls,

Well I didn't plan on meeting the love of my life today but love can sneak up on you like that, because during my journey in the woods to see grandma this afternoon a big scary, hairy wolf approached me and I was too frightened to move, he was getting closer and closer and then a little too close and I started to run.

I’m pretty fast (even in my high heels) but wasn’t fast enough and that nasty wolf grabbed my cape and pounced on me and I was thinking HOLY SHIT, but thankfully a hunky handsome Hunter heard my scream and was there with his axe to help me…he saved my life really. Oh I jabbed that wolf in the face a few times too with the heels of my shoes, but really it was the Hunter who saved me. Even though it’s been freezing, we spent the day walking in the woods together, and we just had our first kiss, it warmed me right up, and he told me it was fate we met and that he wants to spend even more time with me-- and now we are getting ready to have some dinner and celebrate our kill! Poor grandma, she never got her candy today!

While the Hunter cleans off some blood from his face from killin the wolf I'm reading about this chick Snow White she seems cool but is her face really as white as snow? Well I might give her a call next week for some lunch to find out :) hehe

More pics coming soon.

 ♥ Little Red Riding Hood

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

At Lastcall.com saw a wicked cute colorblock faux leather tote to carry modeling portfolio!

Hey Girls,

Finding a good bag to carry your modeling portfolio in can be a challenge, a modeling portfolio is  12.5” Height x 9.5” Width so you need a bag with some height and length.

While on Neiman Marcus Lastcall.com recently I saw this wicked cute colorblock faux leather tote and it's perfect for a portfolio with a size of 15.75"Height x 12.5"Width x 5.5"Diameter with an 8" handle drop.  It will hold your portfolio and your life!

@LastCallNM

Height isn't everything but it's nice when your handbag has some height! :)

Isobella

More on modeling portfolios and compcards:
http://www.petitemodelingtips.com/2010/08/scoop-on-modeling-marketing-tools-comp.html

http://www.petitemodelingtips.com/2009/09/do-you-have-model-compcard-you-should.html

I'm rocking Vince Camuto's Bette pump, it's hot!

Hey Girls,

It's been rainy in NYC and the sun is out finally, yeah yeah! I'm rocking the Bette pump in dusk from Vince Camuto. I picked these up from the Grand Central Store, check out the video and also see my BCBG dress alteration.

Follow @VC_stylist

Stive on!

~Isobella

Find my books about striving as a shorter model in NYC here: www.isobelladreams.com

Great Chevy commercial during the World Series game last night by Goodby, Silverstein & Partners

Hey Girls,

BTW LOVED this Chevy commercial during the World Series game last night by Ad Agency – Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, check it out, love how they used photographs then and now to share Chevy's 100 year journey. Ray Charles singing...perfect really. I like the little girl and her red shoes and the kissin couple...(also that 'hand' is a male hand model in action)...come on Texas get it back! ~Isobella

My adventures at Joe Fresh today and petite perspective

Hey Girls,

I stopped by Joe Fresh's Pop Up store on Madison Avenue yesterday. The man behind Club Monaco, Joseph Mimran, is taking over NYC. And you will see Joe Fresh stores coming in November on Fifth Avenue and also at 34th Street.

The staff was so attentive and kind (and consisted of petite/short chicks!) and one sweet lady snapped some pics of me in the dressing room with my iPhone :) The dress  below is $39 and shoes are also Joe Fresh. There is a nice collection of shoes in the store too. I'm wearing an XS (little big) could be me though, but petite chicks can find something for sure inside this store, I think the fit is similar to an Express store or an H&M. Joe Fresh has a nice amount of range preppy to casual and sporty, basic shirts to vests and dresses,  skirts, coats and a great amount of jeans too, there's a lot of product, even gloves and scarfs, a lot more product than I thought. Big dressing rooms.

I loved the camel colors I saw and grays and the store has a preppy, mature, classy look, it's not wild or 'loud clothing' and the styles don't scream but they are attention grabbing still, so depending on your style I think you'd find something you could wear often.

Some pics from my adventures in Joe Fresh so far:

A video wearing this skirt $49:

Aim high no matter your height,
~Isobella

Maybe Molly Sims' Project Accessory show can inspire shorter models of all sizes

Hey Girls,

Tonight! premieres Project Accessory Oct 27 10:30 pm et/pt and I think you should tune in.

The Scoop:

Model and actress Molly Sims (Sports Illustrated, CoverGirl) will host Lifetime's new show 'Project Accessory.' A new show where designers design accessories and this got me thinking about you, and how much I hate most reality TV, but I am intrigued with this concept and it's like, "Hello, there you are! Well duh an accessories show already, where have you been!"

I plan to check out a couple episodes to see if it might be something for you to learn something from--for a modeling angle.

Yes reality TV has the drama and crying but I'd like the viewer to take inspiration away from these shows. I mean you spend an hour watching it, you might as well go away with something that makes you think and inspires you. I'm not into fluff TV, She stole my hair brush! Who really gives a F. 

Anyways, Sims has her own accessories line and I hope the show will involve models of all sizes, not just griaffes, because in modeling accessories is an area girls of all sizes can find work. Sims also has her own own accessory line and coming soon is MollySims.com, which will be a lifestyle site with tips on design and insight on her ventures.

I love accessories, and modeling shoes, handbags and jewelry were some of my first modeling jobs and here are some of my tips for modeling accessories (which can also fall into parts modeling):

http://www.petitemodelingtips.com/2010/01/five-modeling-jobs-where-height-doesnt.html

http://www.petitemodelingtips.com/2010/11/sample-parts-modeling-photos.html

http://www.petitemodelingtips.com/2010/04/short-is-short-but-short-modes-should.html

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/01/21/five-modeling-jobs-for-all-heights-and-models-in-t

Who say's you have to be giraffe tall to model that handbag, that jewelry, or those gloves and silk scarf, so put on that hat and model that shoe girl, height isn't everything!

~Isobella

Yum my foot at Macy's.

Did you know: Shoe models are typically a size 6 shoe for mass retail brands and most girls who are a size 6 shoe are not giraffes, they are short, like you and me, which is why I've done a lot of shoe modeling. If you are a size 6 -7 shoe and live in the NYC area and interested in shoe modeling, email me at petitepride@yahoo.com with your shoe size and a pic of yourself feet and a headshot.

illustrations by Jazmin Ruotolo from my graphic novel Model Life

The Model Pitch: Iris Egbers let's hear it for this giraffe

Photo By GIOVANNI GIANNONI

Alexander McQueen RTW Spring 2012

via WWD

Hey Girls,

Talk about a giraffe. Recently model Iris Egbers was featured in WWD for how she emailed her pics to Supreme and has gotten a lot of attention in the fashion world. Supreme has her listed at 5'10"! A true giraffe! And if you are 5'2" you will have a hard time getting a response when pitching fashion agencies but often I preach the power of the pitch and being self-made and the point of sharing Iris's story with you is that it reminds me of THE PITCH, it's all about the pitch, finding the right agencies to pitch (for short chicks: print modeling agencies and talent agencies and casting professionals), making sure you are sending the right photos, being a model marketer and giving yourself a chance.

Also in this WWD feature with Iris Egbers, she mentions her skin, and how a lack of sleep had done a number on it from lack of sleep during fashion shows, and sleep no matter your height is so important for good skin. Some ways to keep skin looking fresh are below.
Isobella's fresh and beautiful skin tips:

Girls get some good sleep, 7-8 hours. Especially befoer a modeling job or casting. Days ahead of time if possible.

Drink Water and a lot of it, H20 hydrates you and your skin, remember what you put in your body affects how your skin looks, so when you eat or drink imagine rubbing it all over your face! That's basically what's happening inside.

Moisturize and tone skin daily, morning before makeup and at night after shower. Warm showers can dry the skin, you'll notice how your skin feels a bit dry when you come out of a warm/hot shower, so give it some love and put some mosturize back into your skin. Moisturizing is also important from your forehead to your toes. Do it daily. Right out of the shower is a nice time.

Do my favorite at home do-it-yourself awesome coffee body scrub and add a little to your chin and cheeks and nose for exfoliating the skin.

Be aware of your pillow and bedsheets, you can get a zit just from having unclean bedsheets so wash them weekly!

Fask masks rocks! I love giving myself a face mask (these LUSH face masks are awesome I love the BB Seaweed and Brazened Honey), I do them weekly or every couple weeks to revive my skin.

Don't go to bed with makeup on it causes breakouts, and after a modeling job or when the day is done wash your face as soon as possible.

Eat those veggies and that fruit. I eat a lot of pasta and veggies. I try to eat a piece of fruit a day if possible it's important to eat health for good skin.

If you have a zit, I suggest zapping your zit early. It is a good idea to know your face, know what areas are pron to breakouts and keep an eye on them, also know what type of skin you have.

When you are not as tall as Iris Egbers you can still find modeling opportunities if you focus on your other assets beyond height, and actually having clean and clear skin can be what gets you the job.

Keep on glowing girl!
~Isobella

P.s:  Here are tips for creating a beauty shot.

Have you downloaded my graphic novel Model Life mobile yet? Check it out here and get a free excerpt and read it on your iPhone or iPad, more mobile options coming soon!

My books Almost 5'4" and Short Stuff are available in print and ebook form on the Nook, Kindle and iBookstore, read an excerpt of them here.

If you'd like a signed copy of my books click here.

Tall Pumpkin Spice Latte please and LUSH limited-edition Pumpkin Knot-Wrap

Tall Pumpkin Spice Latte please, stopped into Starbucks on Sixth Ave today.

Also while out picked up this cute limited-edition Pumpkin Knot-Wrap with a bath bomb inside, at LUSH:

Check out my favorite coffee hand scrub...it's free basically

Hey Girls,
In this video I share my favorite coffee hand scrub, great for dry skin, and it's free...basically. I'm wearing Revlon's Vixen nail polish and also a Calvin Klein dress purchased at T.J Maxx. ~Isobella

View here (turn down my podcast on the right side to hear better)
Or click here to watch this video and my others.

Reading is stylish-saw this in Vogue

Hey Girls,

Saw this in the November issue of Vogue, way to go www.read.gov for the smart ad placement for awareness :) "you can look good while reading a book! And reading (and reading to kids) makes you even more stylish"-Isobella Jade

Fashion and beauty buzz for all sizes

My favorite Tommy Hilfiger Ballet Flat flats and thin lace socks

Hey Girls,

Coming up is a Girls Incorporated® of Long Island event!
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Title:	Taste of the World
Location:	Hosted by Appliance World
Start Date:	November 1, 2011 7:00 PM
End Date:	November 1, 2011 9:00 PM
Description:	Girls Incorporated® of Long Island will be hosting their second annual Taste of the World, wine and food tasting event, at Appliance World, 414 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY, on November 1, 2011, 7-9PM. Four inspiring women to be honored: Susan Ganz, MBA, Center for Wealth Preservation; Jacqueline Grennon Brooks, Ed.D., IDEAS Institute, Hofstra University; Kathleen King, Founder of Tate’s Bakery Shop; and Lauren Ruotlo, Hearst Magazines, Author of “Unstoppable in Stilettos”. Call for more information 516.428.7028

Details:  http://www.girlsincli.org/eventdetail.php?id=7

Tune in to Lauren Ruotolo's inspiring segment on my podcast here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/11/04/lauren-ruotolo-is-unstoppable-in-stilettos

Boxer AMIR Khan is on posters and magazine adverts for Prada'a new “Resolute” style of sunglasses. He said about being a first time model that it is a bit boring, difficult, but he enjoys the opportunity and mentioned that he gets free shades, which he likes since he is now in LA. The campaign is shot by legendary portrait photographer Brigitte Lacombe. And you can watch Amir Khan against Lamont Peterson in Washington DC on December 10,  on Dec 10th. via:
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9321937.Gloves_are_off____but_glasses_are_on_for_model_pro_Amir

Fashion Fair Cosmetics Deepens Its Coverage: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/27/fashion/fashion-fair-deepens-its-coverage.html

Louis Vuitton and their monogram handbags, along with jewelry, watches, eyewear, is now preparing to launch fragrance category: http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/fragrance/vuitton-said-readying-launch-into-fragrance-5325872?module=today

Their shoes are hot and now Nine West is strutting towards a fragrance business too, with its first scent, Love Fury, coming soon, look for it in mid-January: http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/fragrance/a-new-step-for-nine-west-5321224

Meet the ladies behind the small-town shoe boutique Kick in La Crosse, Wisconsin (Their boutique is located in a historic building that was an old cigar factory.)  http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/retail/small-town-kick-boutique-bets-big-on-fashion-5325642

In this video I share my favorite coffee hand scrub, great for dry skin, and it's free...basically. I'm wearing Revlon's Vixen nail polish and also a Calvin Klein dress purchased at T.J Maxx.

~Isobella


P.s: Yesterday I did Yoga for the first time and enjoyed it. I was wearing in the class a pair of pants and top from: www.mysweetpetites.com

Fashion and beauty buzz for all sizes

My favorite Tommy Hilfiger Ballet Flat flats and thin lace socks

Hey Girls,

Coming up is a Girls Incorporated® of Long Island event!
<><> <><> <><> <><> <><> <><> <><>

Title:	Taste of the World
Location:	Hosted by Appliance World
Start Date:	November 1, 2011 7:00 PM
End Date:	November 1, 2011 9:00 PM
Description:	Girls Incorporated® of Long Island will be hosting their second annual Taste of the World, wine and food tasting event, at Appliance World, 414 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY, on November 1, 2011, 7-9PM. Four inspiring women to be honored: Susan Ganz, MBA, Center for Wealth Preservation; Jacqueline Grennon Brooks, Ed.D., IDEAS Institute, Hofstra University; Kathleen King, Founder of Tate’s Bakery Shop; and Lauren Ruotlo, Hearst Magazines, Author of “Unstoppable in Stilettos”. Call for more information 516.428.7028

Details:  http://www.girlsincli.org/eventdetail.php?id=7

Tune in to Lauren Ruotolo's inspiring segment on my podcast here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2010/11/04/lauren-ruotolo-is-unstoppable-in-stilettos

Boxer AMIR Khan is on posters and magazine adverts for Prada'a new “Resolute” style of sunglasses. He said about being a first time model that it is a bit boring, difficult, but he enjoys the opportunity and mentioned that he gets free shades, which he likes since he is now in LA. The campaign is shot by legendary portrait photographer Brigitte Lacombe. And you can watch Amir Khan against Lamont Peterson in Washington DC on December 10,  on Dec 10th. via:
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9321937.Gloves_are_off____but_glasses_are_on_for_model_pro_Amir

Fashion Fair Cosmetics Deepens Its Coverage: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/27/fashion/fashion-fair-deepens-its-coverage.html

Louis Vuitton and their monogram handbags, along with jewelry, watches, eyewear, is now preparing to launch fragrance category: http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/fragrance/vuitton-said-readying-launch-into-fragrance-5325872?module=today

Their shoes are hot and now Nine West is strutting towards a fragrance business too, with its first scent, Love Fury, coming soon, look for it in mid-January: http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/fragrance/a-new-step-for-nine-west-5321224

Meet the ladies behind the small-town shoe boutique Kick in La Crosse, Wisconsin (Their boutique is located in a historic building that was an old cigar factory.)  http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/retail/small-town-kick-boutique-bets-big-on-fashion-5325642

In this video I share my favorite coffee hand scrub, great for dry skin, and it's free...basically. I'm wearing Revlon's Vixen nail polish and also a Calvin Klein dress purchased at T.J Maxx.

~Isobella


P.s: Yesterday I did Yoga for the first time and enjoyed it. I was wearing in the class a pair of pants and top from: www.mysweetpetites.com

A new beauty favorite little thing video is up

Hey Girls,

A new beauty favorite little thing video is up on how your contact case is great for face cleansers and your beauty routine when your on the go. Enjoy! ~Isobella

Turkey earthquake: quake was among the strongest in Turkish history

Hey Girls,

This weekend I was enjoying Turkish food in Midtown and then this morning heard about the strong earthquake today in VAN, Turkey, I'm sad for this rural area and the people there, the quake was among the strongest in Turkish history, and the worst since 1999 and wanted to share the news on it with you if you haven't heard:

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/23/world/europe/turkey-earthquake/index.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/turkey-earthquake-causes-damage-casualties/2011/10/23/gIQA34XU9L_video.html

http://news.yahoo.com/magnitude-7-6-earthquake-hits-eastern-turkey-usgs-105909849.html

~Isobella

P.s. Think Turkey is a world away? Think again, it might be right on your back or on the handbag you're carrying. A lot of fashion manufacturing happens in Turkey. Check your clothing labels, you might be wearing a Made in Turkey shirt or dress:
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/50cca0be-32de-11df-bf5f-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1bdj5Dmuo

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304231204576403680967866692.html

Favorite Little thing of the day: Güllüoglu Baklava Cafe

Hey Girls,

My man was getting his hair cut and I went to this cafe, it turned out to be frickin awesome.

Favorite Little thing of the day: Güllüoglu Baklava Cafe

On 2nd Ave and 52nd Street.
TRY:  Ceviz Dolama w walnut

AWESOME!!!! YUM!

p.s: If you know how to Knit, you should knit a sweater for a penguin: http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2011/knit-a-sweater-help-a-penguin-in-need/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share

prancing around midtown

Hey Girls, I hope your weekend has been inspiring and memorable. Was prancing around midtown in my Gap tweed coat, Tommy Hilfiger Women's Brit Ballet Flat, and Levi's Curve ID jeans and Ralph Lauren shirt I got for a steal at  Marshalls and Hunting World handbag. I mix it up. :) ~Isobella

home made brunch: Made veggie scrambled eggs tortillas today

Fashion and beauty buzz

Hold the Date Beauties!

If you live in the Syracuse area come out and get a fabulous new haircut in support of my longest friend Ginny and her beautiful baby girl and the memory of her husband Brad:

Reserve Sunday November 6, 2011 to join us at Sharkey's in Liverpool (7240 Oswego Road (Rt. 57), formerly Hooligan's & across from Flamingo Bowl) from 1PM-6PM for our fundraiser benefitting Ginny & Addy Gaudet. Buffet (pre-sale ticket holders only) & entertainment will be provided. Haircuts for a minimum $10 donation, raffles from area vendors, and 50/50 will be available to everyone who joins us! Tickets are $20 and are available for pre-sale only. Contact Phillips for purchase or for more info: 315 422 9656.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/phillipshairinstitute

Earlier this month petite model Edaliz Pacheco was rockin the runway at the Presentation of Miss World's Puerto Rico outfits for the international pageant to be held at London this November. All modeled by petites from 5 1" to 5 6". Some pics Edaliz shared with me from the presentation:

Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show & Sale - in NYC
This Friday-Saturday, October 21-22, 2011
http://www.manhattanvintage.com/exhibitors.shtm

Calvin Klein sat down with IMG Fashion Week creator Fern Mallis at New York’s 92nd Street Y last night for a chat about his childhood and jeans, fragrance and underwear success:
http://www.stylelist.com/2011/10/18/calvin-klein-fern-mallis_n_1017850.html

My husband is an Aggie and this caught my eye:
The Aggie Moms will host "A Black and White Night" Fashion Show and Banquet on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at Kingwood Country Club. This event begins at 6 p.m. and features a fashion show by Dirt Road Divas and Once Upon A Time Bridal. Ticket are $35 and available at Alspaugh's Ace Hardware or by visiting www.khaggiemoms.org for ticket information. A silent auction will be held and a raffle for beautiful raffle baskets. Raffle tickets are also available via the website. They are $5 for 1 ticket or 5 tickets for $20. All proceeds go to the Kingwood/Humble area Aggie student rewards fund.
http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/kingwood/living/aggie-moms-club-invites-ladies-to-an-evening-of-fashion/article_95ac2a9a-adfa-52f3-b970-fbaddcf87e20.html

What ever happened to parents telling their children their beautiful the way they are and helping their kids with the pressures of being liked with showing them why they should like themselves. Everyone gets teased about something in life and rejection is not just a teen thing and having to learn to love self is something that happens life long. Those shoes, those straight teeth, perfect nose doesn't mean rejection will stop when you reach 18. It doesn't. We are always trying to prove to ourselves our ability and worth. We all have our own physical battles, and I know it's not easy to find the beauty in something that you may consider at first a flaw (I have had an overbite and a gap between my teeth all my life, and I still do) but changing your face from the sake of being teased is something that upsets me and makes me cringe. If you experience an accident (this girl in the article broke her nose twice) and if you want your old nose back then it's your face and if it truely makes you more happy okay, but to change the history of your genes, to say "I hate my big forehead" without considering what makes up your very existence is the history of that forehead. Your parents parents and their parents, which you should respect had that forehead probably and find beauty in knowing where you come from.  I know it's tough to love everything about yourself, we all have baggage. But saying "yeah your right my nose is huge I'll change it and get a new one," is allowing the insecurities of others make you insecure. No confident and caring person teases another and purposely aims to hurt their ego. They know if they can't say something nice they don't say anything at all. A person who teases another and gives you hell over the size of your nose has issues of their own. Way bigger than the size of your nose. I'm not happy about plastic surgery being what makes young girls feel better about themselves. Be brave and be true to the real you. I didn't even know how to tweeze my eyebrows until I got to college. No one is perfect. If we were imagine how boring everyone would be. We are born with what we are both with and it's up to us to love it, to give it a chance. It's our duty to ourselves to find the positive, to see it. I wish people would focus more on their internal beauty and get that in check before they change their faces. http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2011/10/13/2011-10-13_13_yearold_girl_gets_nose_job_to_escape_bullying_taunts_long_island_teen_torment.html

~Isobella

Save the date! Xena's beauty company 20th anniversary CUT-A-THON

Hey Girls,

Xena's beauty company is celebrating their 20th anniversary with the WILD NATURE CUT-A-THON to benefit the New York Restoration Project. 

Sunday, October 23, 2011 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

158 West 13 Street
between 6th and 7th avenue
New York, NY 10011 MAP
212.633.8550
info@xenasbeautycompany.com

Check out the salon history and philosophy (a favorite of mine in the city) here: http://xenasbeautycompany.com/

I suggest asking for Diana , she does a fabulous job.

This tiny awesome salon is also one of my favorite little things in NYC.
The salon uses Framesi products and you need to also know what Framesi is all about, so check it out here. The Dry Scalp Treatment is great for hair anytime and I've used it during winter months, it's a good one! And I love the packaging too. And it's from Italy. :)

~Isobella

My new Vince Camuto's!!

Hey Girls!

Meet my new shoes!

Love it when my thoughtful man comes home w shoes!! My new Vince Camuto's!! Yay! Suddenly Friday just got more super! He remembered I was eyeing them. Check them out here, Style Bette. Color Dusk.


~Isobella

Fashion and beauty news that caught my eye for all sizes

When I was in Coney Island this summer I picked up some of this Dogadan tea, I added a little slice of Apple and I'll eat the rest of the apple with it (apples are good for you!) and enjoy my tea time while I read some fashion and beauty news.

Meet Marie Claire's new Big Girl in a Skinny World columnist Nicolette Mason...http://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/fashionista-blog/big-girl-skinny-world-nicolette-mason?click=pp

Loved the shots of Michele Williams in Vogue as Marilyn Monroe, Photographed by Annie Leibovitz:
http://www.vogue.com/magazine/article/michelle-williams-my-week-with-michelle/

Love how Glamour.com shared petite wedding guest dresses here: http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2011/10/6-cute-colorful-dresses-for-pe.html

Have you read Self.com's Eyebrow Makeover Tips? Check them out here: http://www.self.com/beauty/2011/09/eyebrow-makeovers-slideshow#slide=1

What's in? Gorilla sleeves? Seriously, I'm not so sure  'gorilla sleeves' would look so hot on petites, kinda ugly actually: http://blogs.wsj.com/runway/2011/10/13/would-you-wear-gorilla-sleeves/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=runway

I didn't live in sweatpants in college and NYC was my campus in so many ways and I really got to experiment and discover my favorite looks, and this article takes on how college students are looking a lot more fashionable these days: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/13/fashion/on-campus-taking-fashion-seriously.html?ref=fashion

California Bans Tanning Beds for Minors:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44837627/ns/health-skin_and_beauty/

Learn about shopping for bargain makeup at the dollar store and tips on how to snag the good stuff:
http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/how-to/2011/how-to-score-dollar-store-beauty-steals#slide=1

Other buzz:
Coco Rocha shares why models should be mature and should start modeling when they are older, not 15 year old. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/woman/fashion-beauty/coco-rocha-models-should-be-mature-16062846.html

You really want to walk on the runway and are feeling bad for not being giraffe tall? Well don't forget the catwalk involves the yanks and pulls and tugs from hairstylist and makeup artists and the shoes might ruin your feet if your not used to high heels and walking in them: http://www.styleite.com/media/model-abuse-freaky-feet-and-lost-hair-at-fashion-week/

More on what Fashion Week does to a fashion model's feet, grab a mega bandaid girls:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2048858/Battered-bruised-swollen-After-month-Fashion-Week-shows-models-feet-reveal-ugly-toll-walking-runways.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Just heard from the fabulous Makeup Artist Monae Everett she is great for natural beauty shoots and she is holding a beauty giveaway, check it out girls! you can find Monae here on Facebook and also on Twitter @MonaeArtistry check out the Sebastian products giveaway details here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=LXSNhkzeM_k and if you love makeup and hair news here is her blog: www.HairandMakeupBlog.com

Be sure to download the iVerse Comics + app on your iPhone and read a free excerpt of my graphic novel Model Life on the go!

Remember to give some love to the natural you and celebrate your inner beauty more often,

~Isobella

Isobella Jade quote: we walk just as tall

our legs might be shorter but we can walk just as tall. :) IJ

Isobella Jade quote: If your heart is saying YES

When you pursue something that is difficult or a challenge it takes a strong heart, a strong will and a strong belief, it takes time and energy and accepting that it’s not easy, you may even cry while trying, but that doesn’t mean that's reason to give up, or that it isn’t the right thing to do or pursue. If you feel it in you, if your heart is saying YES, go for it. ~Isobella Jade

It's rare I'd go totally bare but I don't decorate or cake on my face

photo via NYTIMES.

Hey Girls,

I was reading this article in The New York Times by Catherine Saint Louis called Up the Career Ladder, Lipstick In Hand about a study by Procter & Gamble, which sells CoverGirl and Dolce &Gabbana makeup asking Does Makeup Really Get You Ahead in Your Career?

"The study’s 25 female subjects, aged 20 to 50 and white, African-American and Hispanic, were photographed barefaced and in three looks that researchers called natural, professional and glamorous. They were not allowed to look in a mirror, lest their feelings about the way they looked affect observers’ impressions."

"It (makeup) increases people’s perceptions of a woman’s likability, her competence and (provided she does not overdo it) her trustworthiness... which also confirmed what is obvious: that cosmetics boost a woman’s attractiveness."       

It's rare I'd go totally bare faced, I mean I've gotten more comfortable with my 'light makeup covered face' but I'll admit I'm about to take out the trash out down the hall and I'll put on a little powder, not totally go bare faced, yeah I know it's just the trash, but that's me. From the article, I like the two middle images of the 'natural' and 'professional' look best and they also would work well for a print models beauty shots...too much makeup can actually cover up your real beauty. Based on the article I am not totally positive you will get more trust from your co-workers if you wear more or less makeup tho? But if you don't wear any makeup at all I won't judge you for it.

In modeling even for a beauty shot less is more and having clear skin and a nice even comlexion is important to book work. If the casting is for beauty or involves smiling towards the camera and showing your personality, a natural face is best, skip the thick eyeliners and bold eyeshadow and all that glam, save that for events and parties. Sure I'm def a mascara and lip-gloss/stick girl but I don't go overboard with it.

Facing the face isn't always pure joy, we all have our bad face days, but a clear complexion means a lot to me and I try to take care of my skin daily so that I am comfortable with it when I am wearing less makeup and when I do I notice and love my real natural beauty more sincerely too.

You can read about the results on the study here and if you want express your thoughts on this feel free or write me at petitepride@yahoo.com with Skin Deep in Subject.

Give some love to the real you, :)

~Isobella

My insight on avoiding predators and modeling mistakes

Model Life, my graphic novel also shares the highs and lows of striving as a model. Model Life is now a mobile comics on iVerse's Comics + app download it and get a free excerpt on your iPhone and iPad

Hey Girls,

Today on FOX411’s Pop Tarts column, there is an article called Fashion Industry Full of Predators, Especially Behind the Lens, Models Say.  Within it, I shared some of my own insight on being taken advantage of, walking into the wrong places, being infront of the wrong camera lens, and my early modeling mistakes--you can also read more about my own not so glamorous early experiences and overcoming the odds in my modeling memoir Almost 5’4”.

I encourage you to read the article here: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/10/11/fashion-industry-full-predators-especially-behind-lens-models-say/

Thankfully I have overcome those not so glamorous moments and the sketchy encounters I have had with bad people as a younger model.

The truth of working and striving as a model, is it’s lonely. It’s all about managing yourself and knowing yourself, you need a strong confidence and deep self-love, because it’s an extremely competitive pursuit full of rejection,  it’s not as glamorous as it might seem. Being prepared for the unexpected is a good idea because it's likely you will run into a few jerks.

These days while working as a body part model (modeling my legs, behind, backside, hand, feet, or torso for a magazine, a product ad or a commercial)  showing my body is actually a constant part of booking work today. It comes with the territory for castings involving health, fitness and beauty and body related jobs, but no matter how well known the brand or magazines is, I always watch my back. I always try to get as much information about the brand, name of the company or photographer from the agent before a photo-shoot or before I attend a casting. With how many brands and products being launched today, I try to do my own research. The modeling agent might know the client well, but I don't. Castings for well known national brands have been in studios the warehouse areas of Long Island City, way out by the Brooklyn Navy Yard and I've booked jobs for catalogs in NJ and all around the NYC area, and I always go prepared with the details of the where, the who, the what ahead of time. It's best to be. I like to know where and what I am walking into. I do my own research and I encourage you to as well.

Remember castings are during the work hours. 9-6 p.m, and usually only mainly during the work week. A professional casting should take place in an office, a studio, a showroom, not in an apartment of an editor or photographer or the person casting the job.

Having confidence in yourself is hard to have even at any age and any profession. Unfortunately, modeling is an industry where girls get their career started at a young age. Yes, there are photographers and agents that take advantage of young models, luring them in with the success they could have if only they do this or touch that or degrade themselves. But not every agent or photographer is like this. I've worked with wonderful agents and photographers. Yes, there are numerous stories of very well-known photographers with world class reputations, which anyone can google and find out the names of. Are they really perverts, or are the girls just trying to make more of a name for themselves? Did they want to pose like that in the ad campaign or editorial or were they talked into it? What really goes on behind the scenes?

The brands and agents should share in the responsibility of finding out.

At castings you often don’t know what to expect until you get there, will you go in to the casting studio by your self or with a group of other models? Will they be wanting to see portfolios or just comp cards today? What does this casting involve? You should be told ahead of time what the casting involves by the agency/casting professional, and if the casting involves wearing a bikini or  the body, when you are there a female casting associate should also be in the room/studio. Most professional casting professionals know it's right to have a female also there during the casting. Usually at my casting there is a female casting assocate there as well, but I will admit, not every single time. Also you shouldn’t be walking into a casting without knowing what it's for and what it involves, so get that info before you show up!  You'll be more prepared and know if it's something you are comfortable with and you can research ahead of time.

If something at a casting or on the job is uncomfortable speak up or walk out, always think twice, go with your gut, and think about your future and goals, nothing is worth degrading yourself for. There is pressure to stay since you might worry it will ruin your reputation if you leave or speak up, but I think it’s important for young models to realize you don’t have to sleep your way there, you don’t have to be scammed, you don’t have to touch or be touched by someone to get ahead. But please speak up, tell someone if this happens to you. It is a choice to have a voice. You can also email me at petitepride@yahoo.com

Remember, there will be another opportunity that doesn't involve these unfortunate types of pressures. Don't think anything is the end-all and keep in mind, although there are some not so kind and wonderful people out there in this industry of selling a product, brand, magazine and image, there are great who are respectful, courteous and know the boundaries between what is appropriate and not.

I had a casting for a magazine for legs, feet and the butt and it involved being in a bathing suit, so I wore a simple bikini that still partly covered my butt. When I booked the job, and saw samples of what the goal of the shoot was, it involved a shot which showing more of my body than I had expected. On the table was a display of different underwear and it was best to put on the smallest underwear possible so that the straps of the underwear wouldn’t be noticed. If the environment wasn’t as professionalism as it was, a girl may have felt uncomfortable posing in a thong and sports bra like I did.

Always be aware of the environment and always expect the unexpected.

~Isobella