Many young men and women who want to become models have a difficult time figuring out where to start. For some, attending a modelling school sounds like a good option to get them into the business. Others think these schools are a waste of time and money. So are modelling schools scams or could ...
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Few of us are lucky enough to be born with beautiful brows. Not fair, as we all yearn to have perfectly arched, dramatic brows that complement our features, yet still look natural. We’ve spent countless hours trying to achieve the shape that works for us, often with less than flattering re...
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Celebrities and stylists have been borrowing designer gowns for red carpet events for ages. Even a famous actress with money to burn doesn’t want to fill up her closet with styles that will quickly go out of fashion. Of course, it’s beneficial for a designer to have his or her dress on the r...
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Sometimes you stumble upon clothes that are so much more than clothes. Dresses, coats and skirts that are enchanting and boldly feminine with a bit of cheek, that pull you into a kind of fantasyland where you can indulge the fun parts of your personality. That is the magic of Rowanjoy, the womenswea...
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Known for her free-spirited and fun nature, designer Betsey Johnson creates girly, over-the-top garments for women with a flair for the dramatic. A childhood spent taking dance classes led to Johnson’s love of costumes, which has influenced her elaborate and embellished collections. Born in...
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In a world of fast fashion and cheap labour for inflated profit margins it's sweet relief to meet a person who is wholly true to her craft. Xuan-Thu Nguyen (pronounced Swan-Toe nuhWEN) is a Parisian haute couture and prêt-à-porter designer whose approach to each isn't altogether different; whe...
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Choosing to hop on your bike instead of taking the car is not only environmentally friendly, but it also helps keep your body in tip-top shape. One of the downsides to biking to your destination is the tragically unattractive bike helmet any smart biker wears on every trip. Traditionally, bike h...
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Love your iPOD and flat-screen TV but have fantasies of gearing up in Victorian corsets and crinolines, maybe throwing on some old aviator goggles? If that mix of antiquity and cutting edge feels incongruent, don't shy away just yet - you don't have to make a choice for fear of appearing hypocri...
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Looking for modelling gigs is like searching for any other job. You want to make the best impression possible during your interview or go-see and a big part of that is having an impressive resume, or in the case of modelling, a killer portfolio. A modelling portfolio is a collection of profes...
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