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, […]
Don’t worry boys, I’m not being a ‘misandrist’ leaving you out – feel free to join in with us as we discuss our PERIODS. Oh. Bye then…. It’s not just about periods, but I did […]
Hello! I’ve created a few photos for a mini-series called ‘POSES I DON’T GET!’ They were photographed by my ever-patient boyfriend, Theo, who I think rather enjoyed the role of photographer/stylist. I gave him strict instructions not […]
1) ALWAYS wear matching underwear. In modelling, there can be no such thing as a pair of ‘period pants’. Your fave huge comfy patterned Calvin Kleins do not go with a black Wonderbra. That look […]
Here’s a vid I did for Marks & Spencers, that’s now totalling over 30k views! That’s so exciting for me! It was such a fun day of posing and is a veritable lesson in hair-swooshing (number […]
I don’t know about other markets, but modelling in London in January is rather slow. There are jobs and castings, definitely – but it’s rarely the most satisfying satisfying month of work. Plus – can I be honest […]
I see why we do it. Making insane diet/fitness resolutions that 98% of us will embark on with good intentions….And give up by January 11th. Dry January, long, miserable runs in the winter darkness, shivering over a […]
Regular readers might remember how my first ever lingerie shoot went: summed up, it was a mixture of excitement, empowerment, nerves, pubic hair and stray tampon strings. Well, the pictures, shot by James Burton and […]
As I said yesterday, us models experience moments of chronic embarrassment too. In fact I’d venture to say that it’s worse for us, as our shameful episodes generally caught on camera. One of Bookings Models’ most […]
Something that seems to have resonated with a lot of my readers is my embarrassing stories. A lot of the embarrassment stems from vaginally-related narrative, though there are other body parts always willing to show […]
So today was interesting. I had a casting for a Diesel Jeans job with iD Magazine. I won’t deny that this came as somewhat of a surprise, as such edgy editorial clients seem to skim […]
Just in case you missed it, you can see Part I of Louise’s wonderful interview with Modeltypeface on the previous post – she doesn’t mince her words! With no further ado, here’s Part II! R: Though […]
I’ve known the beautiful Louise Adkins for 11 years now. We were New Faces at Select together, but that’s where I felt any similarities ended. Picturing Louise in the Select offices all those years ago, I […]
Every model has great boots: FACT. I learnt, very early on, that every model needs: – A ginormous bag housing your book, a hairbrush, heels and a trillion Pret receipts. – A pair of skinny jeans […]
I find it very hard to keep up my healthy eating habits when the temperature drops. The bikini casting tomorrow tells me I should be drinking my green juice and munching on salads…But I know that will […]
I’ll be honest with you. When Coco Rocha said that she’d answer a few questions for Modeltypeface, I ran around in circles for 5 minutes, called my boyfriend and spoke in excited, monosyllabic utterances and […]
Every New Face needs a model to look up to – it helps gives us inspiration to set out the sort of career path we want to follow, and motivation to keep us wanting to […]
So, the Victoria Secret Angels have rolled into London and are wafting about, bearing their peace signs, pouts and pertness. This is just like my own girl’s school photo This is wonderful timing, as it’s just […]
Believe me – I take problem skin really seriously. Having had acne three times in my life so far (at 16, 19 and 21), I realise what it’s like to walk around feeling ashamed of […]
Having spent a long weekend eating and drinking around Paris with my boyfriend, I feel properly in need of a detox. When I drink wine every day and eat too much bread, croissants, dairy and meat, I […]
Everyone gets jealous in the fashion industry. There is always a girl who’s prettier, has a better body, a more winning smile, a better personality. There’s always a photographer getting more work, or a make up […]
Yesterday, I did my first ever full-on lingerie shoot. I have obviously worn swimwear and the odd underwear set on jobs, but a lingerie client has never booked me to represent their brand. This has […]
To give you an idea of why one might need to think about maintaining a relationship in modelling, let me give you a couple of examples of what my boyfriend, Theo, has had to deal […]
My mate Rudie. I met her three years ago, and I knew, from the second she walked in the room, that she’d be a success. She’s absolutely beautiful (obviously!) but there was something more – […]
So, my next ‘Model Dictionary’ entry is… NIPPLE HASSLES! This is the general hassle, boomf and pain that arises whilst possessing a pair of nipples in the fashion industry. Common problems include: – Sheer agony […]
When I started modelling, the only exercise I did was walking to bus stops. I was, by now, in sixth form, so the weekly hour of humiliation and torture that others like to call PE […]
I’m not remotely embarrassed to say this: Emily is one of those girls that I can’t help sometimes feeling a bit jealous of. Whenever I see her, she has an enormous grin on her face, […]
Commercial castings are castings for the ads you see on TV. Why do we want adverts? Well – they can pay quite well, and if the rights to the advert are bought in multiple countries […]
The most important criteria required become a successful model (apart from the right look, obvs) is persistence. You’re going to have to laugh in the face of rejection – even though you want to cry. […]
Hello reader, So far my posts have been fairly witty (I’d like to think), informative and supportive. Well today I’m ANGRY. I just read this rather mean article: http://theblot.com/an-open-letter-to-kendall-jenner-about-her-model-bullying-7725835 Which desperately attempts to justify bullying […]
All you’ve ever wanted is to sashay down the catwalk in funny hats, and strike a pose like Madonna in Vogue. If that’s your dream, I’m afraid you’re going to have to work a lot […]
I’ve been modelling for 13 years, which is a very long time in model years. If I were a dog, I’d be a grizzled old Labrador with cataracts, ticky hips and no teeth, still making […]