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Whilst there is no doubt that catwalks require more often taller and slender figures, recently, following the boom of the personality cult, blogs, ‘It girls’ and bloggers, we have seen lots of petite models on the rise – as well as celebrities! – who despite their height have managed to become a tall order in fashion.

Who? You ask. Here we bring you some fabulous, stylish and very inspiring examples.

“Because you are worth it”

Desperately gorgeous petite actress and model Eva Longoria (about 5′ 2″) joined the towering
supermodel heights of Claudia Schiffer (5’11″!) starring – Just like Claudia – in countless of L’Oreal ads…

… and it isn’t just L’Oreal that Eva sold us, but lots of other super brands too like: Hanes, Heineken, Magnum, Microsoft’s “I am a PC” campaign as well as campaigns for London Fog.

Wikipedia reports that based on her earnings within June 1, 2009 to June 1, 2010 Longoria was ranked No. 4 on Forbes Prime Time’s 10 Top-Earning Women. Not bad for a petite girl huh?

Whilst there is no doubt that supermodel Rosie Huntington Whiteley is a knockout and that she looks absolutely stunning in all her Agent Provocateur ads, to date, no supermodel can beat Agent Provocateur’s number one viral advert, starring the goddess that is Kylie Minogue (at 5’1″!)

One of the most stylish and cool girls States side – muse to designers and adored by bloggers and the creative fashion/art crowd alike – is the gorgeous blogger/model Olivia Lo. Check out her lookbook.nu (here) and join us at falling in love with her free spirited, experimental and fabulous style!

Olivia makes you crave absolutely everything she wears and the last thing you think of when you see a picture of her is how tall is she? Instead you find yourself saying: I want that!

So, is height as much of an issue to become a model now as it used to be years ago? We think not.

Designers are becoming aware of the impact that highlighting the individuality and personality of their models has, showcasing the characteristics that make them unique and make them shine for who they are.

Success – now more than ever before – can be created if you know your strengths and your limits very well and you take advantage of the incredible free resources that both professional and aspiring have available nowadays.

ModelManagement.com helps both aspiring and established models make the best out of their modeling careers by offering a fantastic platform for exposure, networking and a real industry community, where you can connect with fellow models, photographers, agencies, make-up artists, etc. and get to know the industry too.

Here at ModelManagement.com you can find different types of exposure; from a free professional looking profile for beginners to professional premium upgrades, maximizing your exposure and reach if you want more visibility and many more advantages. You can also find services such as castings, the Model Academy and lots of free modeling tips and advice from industry professionals through our community, blog and social networks.

So if you dream of becoming a successful model, don’t let the height issue stop you. Jump on your favorite pair of heels, put on your best fitting jeans, a white or black plain vest top or tee and get some professional polaroids taken.

ModelManagement.com runs photo sessions and model castings internationally! Once you have some good photos, create a free ModelManagement.com model profile and seek feedback.

Top tip: Be resilient, patient, learn from criticism, look for what makes you unique, get to know well your best assets and make the best out of them; and most importantly: let your personality shine through!

Good luck and all the best of success in your modeling career!

PS – If you are a petite model and would like to share your experiences with us please do so in the comments section. We’d love to hear your story!

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“Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world”

-Marilyn Monroe

They’re difficult to walk in, they’re painful, they’re completely impractical, and because of them you suffered during a fashion show? As a model, being able to walk gracefully in heels of all heights is something you vitally must know how to do.

For that reason we give you some tips on how to make high heels more comfortable…

• Size Matters #1
  

Don’t assume that you know your shoe size! Squeezing your feet into tight shoes of any kind will cause blisters. If they’re too big, your foot will slide around awkwardly. Too small and your foot will feel cramped, which will make walking…a pain.

• Heel First, Then Toe  #2
  

The easiest way to look like a professional in heels is to put your whole foot down at once, as if you’re wearing flats shoes, agree? First put your heel on the ground, of course followed by your toes. This will make your walk look more natural.

• Be Conscious of Your Body #3
  

Engage your abs, relax your hips, keep your shoulders back, and hold your head high, to avoid the most well-known robotics posture that everyone fears. Yes it’s true, it seems almost impossible at first, but we know that eventually you will find your cadence.

• Make little steps #4
  

Be careful not to make huge steps. It seems logical for some of you, but instead to make great strides in thinking that we come faster, take your time! Better move slowly, but surely. Don’t try to fight this by taking bigger steps: it doesn’t work.

• Accidents Happen! #5
  

Even Naomi Campbell couldn’t help but smile when she failed in the middle of a Vivienne Westwood fashion show in 1993. So if you pick up, needless to stay cloistered at home! Stand-up and be proud of yourself with good laugh. After all, you deserve it!

NOW YOU CAN ROCK THE CATWALK!

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1. Good quality photos

It is not a secret that photographers, agencies and clients, first of all, notice the quality of the pictures. Try to avoid uploading photos made on your phone. If you have a camera or your friend owns one, do not hesitate to use it! One of the easiest ways to do it is to shoot a natural look and use daylight. Choose a plain background, perhaps a wall or a landscape and keep it simple. Important fact to remember, the minimum requirement of uploaded photos on ModelManagement.com is three.

2. Clear photo of your face

Photos in sunglasses or where you have turned your face away from the camera, makes it impossible to see you properly, which is crucial for the person watching the photo. Instead, take a simple portrait of yourself looking directly at the camera.

3. Avoid Selfies or Snapchat filters

Industry members who check your profile do not take selfies or Snapchat filters seriously, so it is better to leave those for your social media accounts.

4. Group shots can be confusing for the client or photographer

Photos with groups of friends is a nice idea, but not when you are a model! Try to upload photos only of yourself, as it makes it easier for people to see exactly the kind of model you are and looks more professional.

5. Night photography

Try to avoid night photography pictures where the light is low, as it is difficult to see how you will look on a real shoot. Daylight photos or studio lighting (if you have shot with a professional photographer) is always the best option!

6. Polaroid

Polaroids are a classic industry standard for agents and photographers to see how you look without make-up, hair styling and Photoshop. Try to find a plain wall as background and do a neutral face and a pose.

7. Connect your profile to Instagram

Everybody loves looking at models on Instagram and with our community you get the benefit of showing your model photos professionally on your profile and also your daily feed from Instagram all in one place!

That’s it! Now your profile will look attractive and will give you the best chance of being hired. If you need model photos from a professional photographer, be sure to keep your eye on our castings pages, where great photographers are regularly offering TFP (Trade For Prints) shoots. These are joint collaborations between a model and a photographer, where the photographer may try out new techniques with the camera or lighting in exchange for your time as a model, and you get some great photos at the end… a win, win!

Good luck with making your modeling profile look great!

If you are not yet a newcomer or a professional model member of our modeling community, why not join now, it’s free to create your profile and to start applying to model castings.

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Skin care

When your appearance is your career, taking care of your body and skin is the only real insurance you have. Beauty starts from the inside out, healthy diet and exercise are of course the key to maintaining a clear complexion.  Eat fresh fruit and take supplements to make sure you are getting all the essential vitamins, there are tons on the market specifically for keeping your skin and hair in good condition.

Although the fashion industry has a long standing love affair with smoking, you can’t forget that it wreaks havoc on your skin, killing off any vitamin C you have and leading to dull gray skin, yellow finger tips and premature aging! The camera sees everything! It’s worth remembering that for the next time you reach for your lighter.

Alcohol and salt make your body retain water, leading to your bloating and swelling. Turning up at a photo shoot after a night of heavy drinking will cause problems for everyone! Remember makeup takes time and money, retouching even more! If you know you have a shoot in the morning, try to drink lots of water, get a good night sleep and be on top form.

Makeup

Makeup is a huge part of this industry. From dramatic catwalk looks, to minimalist beauty styles, makeup plays a major role. It’s also something that shows the artist’s personal style and used correctly makes you look and feel your best. It’s a powerful tool. However, with great power also comes great responsibility! It’s important when meeting perspective employers to show yourself off in all your natural beauty.

If you are going to a photo shoot, skip the morning makeup altogether to save time and effort for the styling team. If you are going to a model management scouting shoot keep makeup to the absolute minimum. A small amount of concealer, a healthy dab of blush and a swipe of mascara is all that’s needed! Keep eyebrows groomed and lips and skin healthy and moisturized. Of course don’t forget to keep all body hair maintained (this goes for men too!) you never know what you’re going to be put into or asked to try on at the last minute.

Don’t forget: take off your makeup every night and let your skin breath!

Hair

Hair is another important part of the overall package. Vital upkeep is regular trims and if you color your hair make sure you get regular treatments both for color maintenance and for overall hair health! If you can’t afford expensive salon treatments don’t forget you can always nourish your hair at home with everyday things you would have in your fridge. The internet is full of sites that can supply you recipes for all different hair types. Everything from olive oil to mashed bananas and beer (a MUST for Catherine Zeta Jones apparently)!

Diet is also hugely important for hair care, fatty acids such as omega 3 found in oily fish are vital to keep your mane in good condition! Your hair will also go through a tough time during the shoots and shows, all the teasing and styling, heated tools and in some cases coloring and extensions will take their toll quickly on your hair.

Try and keep your style simple and versatile, but don’t feel like you have to tone down your personal style. A good hairstyle has made careers, Twiggy’s for example! Her cropped do rocketed her to international fame.  However don’t turn up to a photo shoot or casting with over styled hair, especially go easy on the product (that means you boys!), nothing is worse than spending 20 extra minutes to wash and dry models’ hair!

Clothes

Personal style is a great way to express yourself and standout from the crowd. If you’re attending a casting or scouting shoot, it’s important you make a good and lasting first impression. Listen to what the photographer or scout asks you, in the ModelManagement.com photo sessions we ask the models to wear jeans and bring heels (or sneakers for guys) and leave the rest up to us!

As general rule girls, NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT YOUR HEELS. It’s very important to be prepared when you are meeting potential employers.  Make sure you always have a funky pair of stilettos in your handbag. Designers want to see how you move and walk in heels and if you can’t then you better start learning!

Don’t stress too much about your clothes for a casting, keep it simple, clean, and classy. Don’t show up in your best party dress or a 3 piece suit (unless that’s really what you wear everyday)! Remember the cardinal rule of fashion: when in doubt, always under dress!

At the end of the day, nothing makes you more attractive than confidence, a good attitude and friendly personality. Leave the drama and war paint at home and let your natural beauty carry you through!

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The Fresh Faces international contest has been running since 2010 with the final taking place in beautiful venues around the globe including Vienna, Paris and Barcelona. Working with ModelManagement.com and the greatest industry professionals has allowed previous Fresh Faces winners to maximize their success and excel in professional modeling. Sita Abellán won a previous edition of Fresh Faces and was featured in Rihanna’s BBHM music video, whilst one of our finalists from the latest Fresh Faces contest, Aleksandra Przybyla was featured in LNE magazine!

Here is some exciting footage of last year’s Fresh Faces world final that took place in Barcelona at the start of this year. The video was produced by Jacob Karte for FashionTV and will give you a little taster of the Fresh Faces final and our fabulous finalists. The amazing winners of last year’s FF contest.

So now that you’ve got a little insight into the fun and incredible opportunities the Fresh Faces finalists faced in Barcelona, I bet you are dying to apply (if you haven’t already). Have no fear if you are yet to apply, you still have time and it’s super simple. Just head over to the Fresh Faces contest page and apply to the country contest nearest to you. When applying ensure to select the best and most professional looking photos you have to maximize your chances!

If you are a Premium Model you get the opportunity to apply with four of your best modeling pics and all other models can apply with just one – so make sure you are happy with your picture choices people! The agencies will be paying close attention to all applicant’s profiles, so to make your profile stand out from the crowd update your Photobooks and remain active on our platform!

Now that we’ve shared all the info you need, do you believe you have what it takes to become a professional model? If so, what are you waiting for? Apply now as this could be the start to your dream career in modeling. From all of us at ModelManagement.com we wish you the best of luck and can’t wait to meet all the finalists for the next Fresh Faces final… you could be there!

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This past weekend glamorous celebs, chic collections and famous fashion designers headed to Paris for Fashion Week. After reviewing all collections ModelManagement.com has decided to put together the top 10 designers and styles list from PFW – maybe you’ll grab some inspiration to share on our Model Style page. Enjoy!

BALMAIN

CHLOÉ

CHRISTIAN DIOR

DRIES VAN NOTEN

LANVIN

MAISON MARGIELA

PACO RABANNE

ROCHAS

VETEMENTS

VIONNET

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We caught up with Nina Melton, Ansgar Werrelmann, Sergio Cattivelli, Alex Saint and Jordi Blancafort, our elaborated official fashion photographers for Fresh Faces 2013. A colourful bouquet of exceptional photographers, forming the perception of beauty and aesthetic.

Jordi Blancafort

Jordi Blancafort has art in his venous. Coming from a family of photographers, the Barcelona based photographer started his artistic career at an incredible young age.

Jordi is now considered to be one of the most experienced and talented photographers of the fashion business. His work captures beauty in a way that is both contemporary and spontaneous, and is highly valued by his long list of renowned clients.

In 1999, he launched Entijuana Studio, a 400m to set at Sagrada Familia. Some of the world’s most famous and sought-after photographers, actors and models have passed through the studio: Mert Alas, Markus Piggot, Pascal Chevalier, Natalie Portman, Eva Green, Giselle Bundchen, Carolina Kurkova and many more.

Jordi Blancafort also created the production company Entijuana Productions, where he makes his very own and international productions.

Click here to learn more about Jordi Blancafort.

Alex Saint

Alex Saint was born in Alicante in 1990. His mother used to be a fashion designer, so the fashion world has been always a natural environment for him.

His parents bought him his first Canon at the age of 13. Alex always used to do the make up to his friends and then take pictures of them, just to play around.

But that game became his passion, and almost ten years later he moved to Barcelona to develop his skills and to study in IDEP Fashion Photography.

Now his passion has become a lifestyle and he works as a freelance portrait & fashion photographer.

Alex creates pictures which absorbs the contemplator with its heaviness of meaning. Gender-roles are a playground and open to interpretation and most over to art.  Fashion plays in here the transforming and instrumental part.

Click here to learn more about Alex Saint.

Sergio Cattivelli

Barcelona-based Italian photographer and professional traveller Sergio Cattivelli has been across all five continents, visiting hundreds of countries to capture the essence of people, places and landscapes. He fluently speaks five languages, a great help in getting him closer to the people and understanding their cultures.

Thanks to a passion for lighting and his fine-tuned powers of observation, Sergio creates a perfect balance that gives his compositions an evocative and suggestive three-dimensionality.

His work flows from romantic-idealistic landscapes, bathed in magical and ancestral light to urban architecture that splits and reflects itself over and over again.

He is available to travel for assignments worldwide, out of profession and passion. Sergio Cattivelli has worked for the runways of Milan and New York, and renowned international brands such as Sixty Group, Alessandro dell’Acqua, Malo, Diesel, Bally, Paolo Errico, Saint Germain des Prés and many more.

His work has been published in many international print and online magazines such as Vanity Fair-Italy-, Elle Magazine-Serbia-, Vogue.it, H Magazine-Spain, just to name a few for a small glimpse.

Click here to learn more about Sergio Cattivelli.

Ansgar Werrelmann

When it comes to showing products in the most fashionable way, Ansgar seems to be the one and only photographer of choice.

Ansgar Werrelmann was trained as a designer and finished his studies with an MFA in Düsseldorf, Germany. Taking pictures since his childhood, he quickly turned photography into a successful career by shooting for numerous advertising and fashion clients.

He loves to work with light and typically creates images of great depth and tension. Ansgar likes to tell stories in pictures and his conceptual approach is not only appreciated by commercial clients but has also found recognition in the art world, leading to exhibitions in New York, Paris and elsewhere.

After many years in New York he recently returned to Europe and now works mostly out of Germany and Paris.

Click here to learn more about Ansgar Werrelmann.

Nina W. Melton

Photographer Nina W. Melton‘s work with children, adolescents and adults alike is best described by the word ‘Pleasure’.

On a thin line between her clients’ demands and her creative freedom, Nina captures the textures and details in a picture as well as the fun in play, provoking the innate joyous expressions of each of her models.

Each of her sessions is a new journey into exploring the possibillities of taking a brand of clothes or a product to the next level. Her recent work for Sfera has been recognised as the best campaign the brand ever launched.

Graduating from Europe’s most prestigious photographers’ school, the Ècole Lumiére in Paris, Nina worked in the US and Europe before settling down in Barcelona, Spain, where she works frequently for clients including Boboli, El Corte Inglés, Ese O Ese, Hipercor, Sfera and magazines such as Babiekinsmag.

Click here to learn more about Nina Melton.

If you cherish the work of these unique artists as we do, then don’t pass up the golden opportunity to become their next motif of desire! Follow the big ones you will soon have the opportunity to sign up with modelmanagement.com for the Fresh Faces 2014 Contest and get discovered! We will keep you updated!

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