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Archive for July, 2015
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“Training was Taking Over My Life…” An Insider’s Scoop on what it’s REALLY Like to be a Fitness Model…
When I last saw Beatris Denis, we were at a birthday barbeque. She was measuring out plain turkey breasts and weighing salad while I, on the other end of the spectrum, had positioned myself by […]
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You’re Invited to….The Extraordinary Banquet by Friends of the Earth
Hello everyone! Over the last year, I’ve had the great pleasure of sitting on the committee for Friends of the Earth, helping organise their gala. We’ve put together an absolutely incredible night and I wanted […]
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A Day in the Life of a Model: X FACTOR AUDITIONS!
No, I didn’t actually audition for the X Factor. You want to hear me sing… I did the weirdest casting, the like of which I have never done before. So it was a recall for […]
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Modeltypeface on Sky News over Topshop Skinny Mannequins Debate!
Hello all! I was on the news again! I’m a bit disappointed as I didn’t think I was on my toppest top form, but a) I wasn’t shiny this time and b) you try answering […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: My Top 3 Tips for Beautiful Hands
When you’re younger, you often hear people say, ‘look after your hands, they’re the first things to age!’. Well it is true, though you have to strike the balance between living your life and sitting […]
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My Article for Telegraph Wonder Women: Modelling as a Young Teenage Girl is no Fairy Tale
Check it out: my take on the controversial decision to send a 14 year old girl down the Dior runway in a see-through dress. Click on the pic to head to my Telegraph article, […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Natalie Westling
Honestly, before I started to research this post, I didn’t even know Natalie’s name. I just wanted to find ‘the girl in the Miu Miu adverts with the incredible face.’ It takes a lot for […]
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The Good Side of Modelling…
I just thought I’d do a little post on when modelling goes right. You know – agencies get a pretty bad rep for being down on us all the time – sending us to sleazy […]
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Dior’s Hot New Signing is 14 Years Old. Is That Too Young to Model?
Meet Sophie Mechetner. She’s the new face of Dior, and has signed a two-year contract worth $265 000. She’s also 14. It’s raising a lot of controversy at the moment. Sophie is by no means […]
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Come to this People Tree Event! Solidarity with Nepal, Raising Money for Workers Who Lost Their Homes…
Hello! As a proud ambassador for People Tree, I’m proud to invite you to this event, ‘Solidarity With Nepal.’ There’s brilliant comedian Sarah Pascoe (I’ve seen her before and she’s hilarious) as well as other […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: Letting You In on My Biggest Secret to Date.
I’m reluctant to share my big secret, and apologies to anyone who doesn’t live in my city as this post is very London-centric. I’m gonna tell you who waxes my bikini line. When it came […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Tamsin Carter
When I first met Tamsin Carter, I thought she was a bit loud. That’s a lie. I thought she was WAY TOO LOUD! However, either the loudness has calmed down or all that shouting has […]
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KILL ME NOW: My Top (or rather rock bottom) 3 Face Palm Moments…
There are moments in my modelling career that haunt me to this day. Opportunities I had to *wow* people with my incredible style (!), glowing skin and my wit and repartee in order to get […]
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My Model Mates Smash that “Dumb Model” Stereotype…
Ever since I started modelling (somewhere between the Ice and Bronze Ages) I’ve been asked if models are all really dumb. And it always makes me think: a) F*ck you b) Are you really that […]
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Achey Limbs? Work it Out with Temple Spa!
Sprinting up and down escalators. Dodging idiot fellow commuters. Standing up for hour-long train journeys. Running to and from castings. Castings on the 5th floor (no lift). Jumping in heels on shoots. Wearing heels for […]
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#ModelcrushMonday: Penelope Tree
The first time I saw Penelope Tree’s face, I fell in love with it. Bearing in mind how many models with an ‘alien’ look we have nowadays, it’s pretty incredible that 60s model Penelope still […]
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My Talented Model Mates II: Trainer Jake
Hello! Models are taking over the world! Last night I met my friend Jake, who I go back years with. Jake modelled for a short while at Select, and did pretty well, shooting for Rankin […]
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My Talented Model Mates: ‘Mimi Says I’m Special’
I love watching my model pals pursuing their many talents! Today I wanted to focus on the multi-talented Mimi Muller-Westerhagen, who has recently launched a range of hand drawn materials. Look how beautiful they are! […]
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Modeltypeface gets a Makeover!
So! You know how I’m always moaning and groaning away at you to ‘be groomed‘ and ‘wear smart figure hugging black clothes‘ and stuff? Well, my agency is always moaning on at me to do […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: 5 Ways to Keep Your Cool in the Sweltering City Summer…
I love summer, I do. I grumble when I’m cold, so I don’t want to grumble when I’m getting my vitamin D and I can sunbathe between appointments. But… But… You try and look calm, […]
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#MODELCRUSHMONDAY: David Yang
David Yang is my #MODELCRUSHMONDAY because he has a totally refreshing look, and I think he’s gonna be MEGA. I saw his picture during the #whomadeyourclothes trend started by Fashion Revolution, and was impressed by his […]
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GET MY BOYFRIEND’S GRANDPA ON £20 NOTES!!!!!
People! Followers! Loved ones! That includes all of you, people I’ve never met but I love! Please nominate my boyfriend’s Grandpa to be on the next £20 note. His Grandpa was a very talented graphic designer […]
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OM Nom Nom….Dairy Free Chocolate Buttons
I just had to share these absolutely delicious treats with you! I picked them up in Inspiral Cafe in Camden, which is fabulous for smoothies and raw or cooked vegan goodies. Photo Credit: Planet […]
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Announcing the Winner of my Collection Giveaway!
The winner is announced…. Do take a look at the entries – a really wonderful collection of reasons you love yourself. Vicky, get in touch with your email and this lot is coming to you…! […]
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Barre Move of the Week!
Can you believe it – my month’s trial of Barre at Triyoga is nearly at an end! I went for a bit of a scarier move this week – I’m not great at being upside […]