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Posts Tagged ‘Model’
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What We Did Next: Janice Sommer
Last year, I had a series called ‘What We Did Next’ where I explored the new areas of employment that models established themselves in. However, as we also all know, I had a terrible time […]
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Reader’s Question Time: “I Don’t Want to Work for this Client Anymore. Is that OK?”
Dear Modeltypeface, I’ve read your blog for a while now, and you give lots of helpful advice. I was wondering if you could help me with a dilemma. I recently shot with a new client […]
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The Modeltypeface Book Club: The Flexible Body by Roger Frampton
Roger Frampton used to be my PT, many moons ago. We knew each other from when we both modelled at Select together. I have fond, and not so fond memories of our sessions. Roger used […]
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Turmeric, Ginger, Cacao and Matcha: Pukka’s New Range of Lattes are Delicious!
“A turmeric latte with oat mylk please,” is a sentence that both my purse and my street cred fear. They’re pricey, fancy and annoyingly satisfying. However, to save dough, I’ve bought a packet mix in […]
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My Latest Adventure Shoot: Horses! Dogs! Cats! Heaven!
Hello all! I have been having the most incredible three day shoot. I knew about this shoot just before Christmas, and have been worried that I would bump into a wall/fall over/get ill beforehand. I […]
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Welcome to a New Series on Modeltypeface: What We Did Next
Hello everyone! I’ve kept Modeltypeface ticking along through a very difficult and busy period, but I don’t think I’ve really had enough input from my wide range of amazing pals. I’ve always enjoyed doing and […]
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The Symprove 12 Week Plan: I’m Half Way Through!
Hello everyone. What a crazy few months it has been for me! Where other years I’ve seen ups and downs with work but largely steady eddy in terms of relationships and health, it’s all gone […]
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What I Learned From Organic Beauty and Wellness Week
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of being made up by Lou Dartford in front of an audience who had come to learn about natural and organic make up. I was promplty put on a […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Julia Campbell Gillies
I will admit: Julia Campbell Gillies from Storm Models started out as my #ModelCrushMonday because I fell in love with her face. She looks like the best bits of every decade. There’s a bit of […]
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Modelling for the Delamar Academy
You never know what roads will lead to which locations! Metaphorically speaking of course, we have Google Maps these days. As you may know, I frequently (religiously) attend dance classes, where I happened to make […]
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ES Review: Opus Gym
Here we go: click on the link to read my latest review at ES, all about the new gym in West London, Opus:
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BEAUTY TUESDAY! My New York Face Rescuers
My NY trip was a mad dash of a 48 hours, with two long haul flights, a hell of a lot of rushing round the city and one or two Old Fashioneds thrown in for good […]
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Why I’m Thankful To Modelling
When you haven’t worked in 3 weeks, you’re looking at your size 8 body and worrying that your thighs look fat and your booker calls you up with a last minute casting in zone 4 […]
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A Big Ole Catch Up!
Phew! I have had a high octane few weeks, and I thought I’d just have a little catch up on what I’ve been doing since I got back! So I came back from holiday DETERMINED […]
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What Even Is ‘Wellness’?
Something’s really bugging me about ‘wellness.’ It’s a movement that we could all get in with, but that seems to be getting more and more exclusive, snobby and monetised. Very few of us could ever […]
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My Model’s Guide to Shooting in the Heat
Today was fun: I had to model around central London on the hottest August on record, wearing layers of winter wear. This is ultra cropped in as I can’t show you the outfit, but gives […]
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Looking Fabulous Forever: Skincare Advice from A Glowing Older Lady
We know it when we’re scouted, but we don’t let it really sink in til our mid-20s: our job doesn’t allow us to get older. We’re meant to stay in the employable bracket of 16-21 […]
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The World of Graduate Fashion Week According to Model Tamsin Carter, with Weleda…
Hello all! Last week I was treated to a wonderful day at Graduate Fashion Week with official sponsors Weleda. I got to enjoy something I’ve always wanted to – to witness what it’s like to […]
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The Best Yoga Class in London…And it’s £8!
I’ve been keeping this a little secret to myself for the last year or so, but I suppose it’s time to spill the beans and let you in on my favourite yoga class in London. […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: Cherry Woods Facial
Wow. I just had the best facial I’ve ever had in my life. I’ve enjoyed a few over the years, from mega pricey ones to the sort you get as part of a ‘hen do […]
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What is a Test Shoot and Why Do We Have to do it?
I realised that I haven’t written, in-depth, about one of the most common things that new faces come up against in the early days of their career: testing. When I started, I genuinely thought that […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: Get Bikini POLAROID Body Ready!
Yes, this is the same Rebecca who rallied against Protein World’s ‘Bikini Body Ready’ posters. Yes, this is the same Rebecca who will say, “In order to get bikini body ready, put a bikini on […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Lazara Storm
Today’s #ModelCrushMonday was my other co-model in the Littlewoods commercial I did last year, Lazara Storm. I’ve already sung the praises of Tessa, and now it’s the turn of Lazara. Those casting directors really knew […]
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A Letter to my 14 Year Old Self
Dear 14 Year Old Rebecca, It’s not much fun being 14 year old Rebecca. Everything makes you worry. The only relief you get is eating pudding, and Friday evenings with a stack of books and […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Sophie Thomas
Ooooh what an exciting #ModelCrushMonday. This model crackles with energy and plans and intelligence and coconut oil – but is somehow not annoying/envy-inducing but inspiring and energizing. Best of all, this girl is utterly uncategorisable […]
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Laura Geller Goodies: Trying Out my US Mama’s Make Up Range…
So, I told you earlier this year about how I basically fell in love with Laura Geller and got informally adopted by her. Laura is worshipped in the States, where she is QVC’s biggest seller […]
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My Photos for Manuka Life Yoga!
I am a PROUD ambassador for the yoga company Manuka Life – where my model mate Sarah Mac works. In my role as an ambassador, I did a shoot for their website last November. I’d […]
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FM is now The Squad
Many models will be familiar with FM Models. I always thought they looked too cool for me. They were the tier below the four majors (Premier, Storm, Select, Models 1) – I always associated them […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY! Protect Hair (& Speed Up Drying) Aquis Towels
So last week, I had the pleasure of seeing my favourite people Fluorescent PR in Soho. They had organised a fun event, ‘Blow Before The Show’ at Billy & Bo, for Aquis. I wore my […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY! The Most Beautiful Face Oil I’ve Ever Used
Putting on Inlight Facial Oil is a genuine treat to the senses. I found this unassuming bottle of oil in my (ever-growing) arsenal of samples to try. I had pretty low expectations – a fairly […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Carmen Dell’orefice
Carmen Dell’Orefice is my #ModelCrushMonday because her bewitching face has led to the longest modelling career ever. When I say long, I mean long. She started, aged 15 – and is now facing campaigns aged […]
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Beauty Tuesday: Colladeen Visage
Oooh, it feels nice to be back to normality, with all the right posts going on all the right days! Today is a short and sweet post about Colladeen Visage. These are supplements I’ve been […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Georgie Hobday
Georgie Hobday is today’s #ModelCrushMonday because she has an exquisite face, and sometimes that’s enough. But alright then – if you need more than an impossibly perfect bone structure and a pair of Disney princess […]
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How to SNOG on Photoshoots!
There will come a time, in most models’ lives, where they will have to make out with another model. For some it’s a dream. Sexy guys kissing sexy girls, letting the chemistry flow, the sparks […]
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Modeltypeface in The Debrief!
The Debrief is one of my favourite sites to visit, so I was very honoured to have been written about as one of ‘The Models Who Took on the Industry in 2015’! I didn’t actually […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Eva Doll
It’s a very special #ModelCrushMonday today: Eva Dolezalova. We first met at a catwalk show, where I was instantly struck by Eva the second she walked into the room. Where other models sort of slumped […]
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The YEAR OF UNDIET! Say goodbye to your old ways!
So! Yesterday I told you all about how it’s time to banish diets. It’s time to stop every new year with the plan to eat in a disciplined way that ends up limiting your life. […]
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2016: THE YEAR OF UNDIET!!!
Hello and welcome to New Years on Modeltypeface! Like many of you, I feel a little disorientated, out of sync and lacking a certain feeling of health and wellness that I’m used to. That’s Christmas! […]
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wishing you all a prosperous, love-filled and fulfilling 2016 xxxx
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WATCH OUT FOR THIS SCAM, MODELS!
Wow! What an exciting email to wake up to! Ford Models, the famous Ford Models, the agency that launched the original supers… Interested in little old ME?! Wow! I thought. A new lease of life […]
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My Top Ten Modeltypeface Moments of 2015!
It’s a weird time of year, isn’t it. The board games and gluttony are over (mostly), we’re just starting to actually wind down…But it’s also a time of year to get a bit figety – […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Mariacarla Boscono
Sluggish? Full up? Eying the Celebrations from 11am? If, like me, you’ve slightly regressed to the state of a baby over the festive period, then let me wake you up with THIS FACE! Maria Carla, […]
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Meet Jeremy Corbyn’s Stylists: by Gabriel Bisset-Smith
Two weeks ago, I shared with you an hilarious yet terrifying video by Gabriel Bisset-Smith, giving us the man who writes David Cameron’s jokes. Well this week, check out the men who style our Labour […]
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Caroline Albertelli’s Latest Shoot…Wow!
Last week I showed you my shoot with Caroline Albertelli, a model and photographer. I was mightily impressed with the outcome of her first ever proper shoot, and so were our friends Tamsin and Lily […]
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Beauty Tuesday….HIVES!
Hello everyone! I had a really bad skin week last week – an attack of hives all over my face! I felt so self-conscious and physically uncomfortable. I think it was caused by me not […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY! Calm Skin During Times of Travel, Stress and Fatigue
Here’s my latest vlog on how to keep your skin nice and calm. I’ve got friends at the Clothes Show, others with growing families and yet more who, like me, have travelled a lot lately. […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Omahyra Mota
Omahyra Mota is my #ModelCrushMonday because she is sexy and terrifying. I think there’s an element of jealousy mingled with the admiration. She is pretty much the polar opposite to me. In contrast to her, […]
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David Cameron’s Joke Writer: Check out this Short by Gabriel Bisset-Smith
Check out this short by uber-talented writer (and my ex-roomie) Gabriel Bisset-Smith. It’s funny, uncomfortable and cutting: an interview with the person who writes jokes for our PM, David Cameron. Steel yourself for the clips […]
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3 Girls 1 Camera: MTF Models Get Creative on our own Photoshoot!
A few weeks ago, I had a very exciting Sunday. Firstly, my Telegraph article came out – a whole page, which filled me with pride. Then, sharing my jubilant mood, Emily Vickers-Willis and Caroline Albertelli […]
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Beauty Tuesday: Get Magnum Advert Ready!
Not that I’ve once been requested for a casting, but I live in fear of going up for a Magnum commercial. Obviously it’s a huge job and I couldn’t say no….But I have horribly sensitive […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Emily Bador
My #ModelCrushMonday is a lady I’ve been following on social media for a while now, admiring her sense of humour and fun (she is a Poirot fan) as well as a certain air of eccentric […]
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9 Ways to CHASE YOUR MONEY.
It was with sadness that I saw a group had been started on Facebook about an agency I am MORE than familiar with. The group discusses how this agency owes thousands of pounds to their […]
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My Interview for ‘BAUCHLE FASHION’!
Have a look at this interview I did for the lovely Heather at Bauchle Fashion. Check it out for a far chicer blog than mine! I really enjoyed the questions – a great mix of […]
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What to Do in Copenhagen
So! I thought I’d give you all some tips on Copenhagen, as I want you all to go! It really was one of the best city breaks I’ve ever enjoyed. I can’t say I had […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Jean Shrimpton
Jean ‘The Shrimp’ Shrimpton has an era defining face, an unquestionable beauty and a real sense of class about her, which is why she is my #ModelCrushMonday. It wasn’t just my heart and imagination she […]
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How to Date a Model: Ask An Expert! (My Boyfriend)
This is one of my favourite columns, published for the (sadly now defunct) Topman Magazine. Luckily I kept the copy because I’d hate to lose this interview! Enjoy… Hello! So I was thinking – so […]
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I CAN’T WAIT FOR THE ZOOLANDER 2 FILM!!!!
Who’s coming with me?!?!?!?!? Benedict Cumberbatch….I die. Rebecca x
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Reader’s Question: I Need to Lose Inches From My Hips.
Dear Modeltypeface, I need to lose two inches from my hips. I find I’ll have a really good week, but then I’ll let go at the weekend and I’ll lose my discipline. My hips are […]
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MTF Fave Caroline Albertelli and Hubbie Greg on Rock My Wedding!
Look at this! My model mate Caroline Albertelli‘s wedding to Greg Taafe has been featured on Rock My Wedding! I know lots of Bookings Models girls who went and they were all buzzing from how […]
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Modeltypeface Off to Denmark!
I am wishing I still had this coat!!! I’m going with Theo, his Mum and Uncle to see an Abram Games exhibition othere – Abram is Theo’s Grandpa – a very talented poster designer who […]
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My Sunday Telegraph Article! Look! How Exciting!
Amazingly and excitingly, I had a whole page article in THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH over the weekend! I got the paper and, hands shaking, immediately tore open the Review section, the magazine (either of which would […]
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How To Get an Instagram to be PROUD of!
Hello all! It’s a fact – you’ve got to have an Instagram to book work these days. No matter how incredible your bone structure, the client will always go for the model with a greater […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Lily Osborne
Lily Osborne is my #ModelCrushMonday because I’ve known her since she was 14 and, while she’s now a ridiculously pneumatic, beautiful woman, she’s still got the same kind heart and aura as she did when […]
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Beauty Tuesday: My Vlog on Looking Beautiful on NO SLEEP!
Here we have my latest vlog. It was inspired by a shoot I did recently, when I had to get up stupidly early. I used to get really stressed about the lack of sleep I’d […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Tessa Maye
I actually developed my #ModelCrushMonday on Tessa within about 5 minutes of meeting her – but since following her on social media, it’s getting stronger. Tess is down-to-earth, intelligent and wickedly funny. I was delighted to […]
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Check me out on Sky News Talking ‘Bout Charli Howard!
Here I am, sharing airspace this time with Caroline Baxter, editor of Woman & Essentials mag, (which I have previously graced). When I came off, I wasn’t too chuffed with my appearance and I do […]
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Beauty Tuesday: The Top 3 Dry Shampoos
Let’s all take a moment to say a little prayer of thanks for dry shampoo. It’s great for… Festivals, where the luxury of hair masks and warm showers feels light years away. Period days, where […]
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IT’S HAPPENING! Models are Gaining a Voice and What We’re Doing with it is Wonderful!
Big things, it feels, are happening in my industry. Recently I’ve been on the news, talking about that overused phrase, ‘skinny models’. It always feels a bit impotent – people moan about us, we close […]
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Reader’s Question Time: Should I Pay for my Child Model Daughter To Attend Castings?
They’re coming thick and fast! Another question, again about child modelling. “Dear Rebecca, I’ve had an email from my child’s modelling agency mentioning a casting with a £15 fee. Please tell me I don’t have […]
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Beauty Tuesday: Ameliorate
It’s not a vlog today, because no one needs to see a close up of my bum. I’m gonna tell you about Ameliorate, which is an absolutely brilliant product that truly does what it says on the […]
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ModelCrushMonday: Jamie Bochert
Jamie Bochert is my #ModelCrushMonday because she’s so COOL! Pic is by Samantha Rapp for Vice She basically radiates everything I’ve never been able to, namely ‘I could be having more fun elsewhere’ and ‘whatever, […]
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‘the Casting that left me Feeling Grubby’: Charlotte Connoley to talks Boobs, Kate Moss and her Amazing Career!
Let me tell you about when I first encountered Charlotte Connoley. I was sat in Premier, my first agency, aged 16. By my feet was my satchel, full of school text books and a portfolio […]
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Georgia Black’s New Music Video….Recognise Anyone?
Check out this new music video, directed & edited by my uber talented friend (and ex-housemate!) Gabriel Bisset-Smith, starring Georgia Black who has the most incredible and powerful voice! In fact it’s all by my […]
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Massage Your Way to Glowing Skin: My Latest Vlog!
So! Today’s vlog is all about how to optimise your beauty regime. It’s fine to spend £50 on a moisturiser but if you only whack it on after sleeping in your make up, it’s gonna […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Katie Piper
Katie Piper is my #ModelCrushMonday as she is beautiful because of what has happened to her – not despite. Many of my readers are models, so just picture this. It’s a normal sort of day. You’ve got […]
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FlashbackFriday: FAST CARS, HOT WOMEN, WILD RIDES! My Tread Cover
Yes Readers, this is me. That lady you see in Fair Trade clothing, smiling sweetly and talking about feminism… IS A HOT WOMAN AND A WILD RIDE WHO IS INTO FAST CARS! What is funny […]
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Reader’s Question: What Should My Daughter Wear for a Test Shoot?
Hooray! I just love receiving reader’s questions – it makes me feel trusted and like I’m doing something right! I got this question, from a model mum: “Dear Rebecca, My daughter has a test shoot […]
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I LOVE GIGI HADID EVEN MORE!
A coupla weeks ago, Gigi Hadid was my #ModelCrushMonday, not least because of her toned, athletic and (oh how I hate this word, but here we go) curvy body. I wasn’t even aware it was […]
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Beauty Tuesday: My Top 3 Luxury Organic Products
Like many models, I have to be careful with my money: one amazing job might be followed by a total dearth of work and cash, because clients are so blimmin’ slow to pay. However, everyone […]
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Modeltypeface Meets Eamonn Holmes!
A little delayed, but here we have it: my interview on Sunrise TV with Eamonn Holmes! So the gossip is that Eamonn was the loveliest, friendliest, easiest host to talk to. As you can see, […]
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Exciting New Pics!
Hello all! I’m very excited with my new pictures. There’s a bit of a story to them, actually. So Igor rang up and said, in his happiest voice (which means he’s about to break not-so-great-news), […]
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Jake Smith Returns to Modelling!
Exciting news! I received a comment below my article on Jake Smith saying that he’s returned to the modelling game and is being looked after by head honcho at Models 1 Men (and lovely lady) […]
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A Day in the Life of a Model: WORST DAY EVER!
Shalom!! I haven’t had time to catch up with you all properly as the last week or so has been crazy madness! (which is good of course, we like crazy madness as opposed to the […]
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Beauty Tuesday: Therapi Rose Otto Toner
Now we all know I love the bees, and that I’m desperate for us to look after them better. If the bees go, we go – eco systems are destroyed, flowers aren’t pollinated so fruits […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Theo Games Petrohilos
Ola! I hope you’re all well – I’ve been in Mexico on a job with today’s #ModelCrushMonday, Theo Games Petrohilos. Who also happens to be my boyfriend. Now, you might think this might be a bit biased, […]
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You HAVE to see how this Model Lied About her Age
OK, this rather tickled me. A VERY beautiful, very sexy and VERY youthful model I know lied about her age on a form at a casting. It does rather show the ageism in my industry […]
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My Top 3 Ways to Combat Season Changes…Vlog Time!
OK! So it’s time to really look after yourself, cos this time of year is for COLDS, FLU, DRY SKIN, SPOTS and FEELING REALLY RUBBISHY! I don’t know if you can tell, but I’m a […]
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BIG NEWS!!!!!!!
JUST BOOKED A JOB WITH MY BOYFRIEND IN MEXICO!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAH! Clearly we are naturals…. Many of you will remember the heartache of getting so close to a Nivea job together then losing it. This time […]
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MTF Fave Tamsin Carter in the Huffington Post!
Here is MTF favourite Tamsin Carter giving Huffington Post readers & new models a bit of advice from the perspective of a veteran of Fashion Week! I was lucky enough to have a Mama who […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid is my #ModelCrushMonday because she’s so bloody sexy! A lot of models you see in magazines and campaigns are young and understandably awkward, bearing in mind their age and the fact that they’ve been […]
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French Model Seriously Upstages The Other Girls…& How to Talk to Camera!
Dear God, my worst fears realised! I always have this feeling that my voice isn’t really terribly sexy or effective at selling product. I have a bit of a middle-class-with-a-Souf-London-twang that just shrieks suburbia, and […]
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The Top 10 Things Only a Model Could Know
On a shoot, you lose the ability to do up zips or put on shoes. If you’re walking past a mirror/large window you literally cannot help but catwalk and pretend you’re on Fashion TV. You […]
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Beauty Tuesday: My Top 5 DIY Beauty Secrets
Was there ever a better indicator that I don’t write sponsored beauty posts than this? All my favourite skin and body treatments that can be found in my storecupboard and fridge. Us models can find […]
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ModelCrushMonday: An Oost
An Oost this week’s #ModelCrushMonday because of her wonderful, singular face, and because it made such a huge impact on me when I first beheld it. So, let me set the scene: my second ever […]
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Modeltypeface in the Irish Times!
Check it out! My commercial’s getting a great reaction and has even made the newspapers! Click on the pic below to head to the article!
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MY LITTLEWOODS ADVERT IS OUT!!!
And as you can probably tell from the capitals and the exclamation marks – I’M EXCITED! Sometimes you film a commercial and you’re tense with anticipation but then… a) It doesn’t come out b) You’re […]
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I’M BACK!
Hello everyone! I’m back! Did you miss me? I missed you! I had a wonderful holiday in Zakynthos, though it was a bit weird in some ways. Family can often be hard, and other people’s […]
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A Little Vlog from Zakynthos – plus my big news!
Hope you’re all good! I filmed a little vlog out here. I’m not stoned, I’m just relaxed. Also parental guidance warning: I say the words ‘fat arse’ and later ‘vagina’. Apologies. Rebecca xx Also had […]
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“Design can be sustainable AND Push Boundaries”: Modeltypeface Meets Jewellery Designer Rosalie McMillan!
Modelling takes me on the best adventures. I had a very excitingly ethical day a few months ago – a shoot for my Fair Trade favourites, People Tree (for whom I am proud ambassador) and […]
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Beauty Tuesday: Liha Idan Oil
This post will take me ten times longer than usual to write, because every five seconds I have to stop typing and smell myself. This is oil truly, truly divine: a luxurious treat on the […]
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ModelCrushMonday: Caroline Albertelli
Hello! A very special #ModelCrushMonday today: my friend Caroline Albertelli. I’ll cut to the chase: she’s my crush because she is HILARIOUS! When people get a mental image of a model in their brain: designer-clad, […]
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ADD MODELTYPEFACE ON SNAPCHAT!
I’ve joined Snapchat! AND I LOVE IT! Join my adventures – castings, shoots, heading into the agency…. And…er….a slightly less glossy, Instagrammable, REALISTIC view o my day-to-day life…. USERNAME: modeltypeface WOOOO! Rebecca x […]
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Artist Shirani Bolle’s CELLULITE MONSTERS!
Meet Shirani Bolle, a very special friend of mine. Shirani is a talented artist, who depicts celebrity culture as it should be represented, hilariously mocking it to remind is what a pile of old balls […]
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JUICY GOSSIP From My Commercial: TOP SECRET!!!
Here’s a little vlog letting you all in on some juicy goss from my commercial shoot, which I should probably not be telling you…. Rebecca xxxx Follow me on FACEBOOK!
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Beauty Tuesday: How to Battle Eye Crinkles, with Antipodes Kiwi Seed Oil Eye Cream
Oooh this one’s a goodie! Last winter, I really noticed fine lines around my eyes forming (AAAAH!) I have to accept that I am expressive, I have big deep-set eyes, and I’m gonna get laughter […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Tess Holliday
Today’s #ModelCrushMonday will probably be a controversial choice amongst many in my industry. This hugely successful size 26 model tends to generate comments on my shoots such as “I get plus size, but size 26 […]
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Vlog Time! An Update from a very Tired Modeltypeface in Dublin!
Ah, the Emerald Isle! I didnt finish the the sentence me and the other two girls!! Silly me. I was going to say ‘will hopefully have a night out in Dublin on Friday’. In another […]
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The Week Ahead on Modeltypeface….
Hello all! I’ve been at the most beautiful wedding! My wonderful best friend and housemate from when we went to Bristol Uni, Stassia, became Mrs Meyers! She looked ravishing in her dress, showing just how elegant […]
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Modeltypeface Featured on GLAMMONITOR!
It is my pleasure to be featured amongst such highly-regarded folk in the fashion industry in this article by the very talented writer Christobel Hastings on Glammonitor. The article explores whether it’s safe, as a […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Iekeliene Stange
Well firstly Iekeliene is my #ModelCrushMonday for having such an incredible name! I remember when she first started, and I’d see her on castings and on the same shoots as me. I thought she had […]
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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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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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Rudie McCree’s Beautiful new Shot!
I just HAD to share this absolutely stunning shot of Rudie McCree. I met this lady when she first started modelling and (bizarrely) didn’t hit the big time right away. However, I knew as soon […]
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How to ‘Self-tape’ for a Commercial Casting
So! As I’m away, I had to self-tape my own commercial casting for a VERY big job, as I’m not here for the actual casting (completely typical!) I’ve never done this before, but having done […]
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Day 2: ‘Knowing Your Light’ in the Modeltypeface Jay McLaughlin Takeover!
Welcome to Day 2 of Jay’s Modeltypeface Takeover – we’re getting to the nitty gritty and talking about how a photographer uses light today. So, one of the best things a model can do to […]
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I LOVE this heartwarming ad by Pandora!
Awwww – I just had to share this incredibly sweet viral by Pandora. I know I’d have found my Mum easily. She has very silky hair and I used to spend ages stroking her neck, […]
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*WOMB PANGS ALERT* Baby in a Book: the Cutest Charity Raising Endeavour Ever Attempted
Awww. I feel warm and fuzzy all over. Or is that feeling mainly located in my uterus? You see, my very clever model, blogger and presenter friend Laura Schofield has been dressing her baby Matilda […]
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Latest Vlog: CHATTING TO GRUMPY CLIENTS!
Hello! Do check out my latest vlog, which is all about how to get a conversation going, even when clients seem to be determined to completely ignore your presence (that they have requested). I do […]
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A Day In the Life of a Model…#7! Lying About My Age!
I rarely lie about my age, but the trouble is that if the client knows your real age, they just don’t book you. It doesn’t matter that I can look 21 or 31: if the […]
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Modeltypeface ON THE BBC NEWS!
HELLO! I WAS ON THE BBC NEWS LAST NIGHT!!!! OMG! So here’s how it happened: I got a text from supermodel Tuuli, successful in her own right as a model and yogi, as well as […]
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Why You Need to Know About People Tree & Giveaway time!
I want to talk about People Tree. They are a Fair Trade clothing label who work incredibly hard, with all their hearts, to establish fair pay and decent working conditions for garment workers across the […]
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A Day In The Life Of a Model #3….Covert Operations
So! It’s been a busy few days for me – shooting every day Wednesday – Monday dotted on Saturday with a rather lovely day of wedding dress shopping in Bristol for one of my very […]
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Behind The Scenes on my Video for Pixi
Hello! So yesterday, I filmed a little video for Pixi Skincare, focusing on their wonder product, Glow Tonic. It’s amazing. Getting the Pixi Glow ‘Make Under’! I’ve been using it for about a year now, […]
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HOW TO AVOID A DOUBLE CHIN! My VLOG SERIES on posing for photos!
Double chins… Jabba just needed to watch my vlogs and he’d have had a sharper jawline! …AKA the scourge of a good profile pic! They get us all, but did you know there’s a very, very […]
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PERSISTENCE!
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. […]