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Oct 22 2016

Interview with Sunshine Shen — Playboy Playmate

Sunshine Shen is a 25-year old model residing in Beverly Hills, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in Harbin China, grew up in Florida and currently reside in the beautiful Beverly Hills California! Although I feel like everyone always expects my life to be filled with excitement 24/7 or I’m a huge party girl but in reality I’m actually such a home body lol. I enjoy watching HBO reruns and I’m obsessed with Game of Thrones! Of course when I do attend an event I usually like to go for a cause, for example I often host the ‘Babes in Toyland’ charities in Hollywood. Hobby wise, I’m like many bunnies, I appreciate the finer things in life, including luxury travels, upscale shopping, fine dinning, among others and think I am a princess.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I first became very interested in modeling when I was selected to be a Hooter Calendar girl in 2014 however, I was unfortunately let go unfairly by the company and interestingly enough my co workers at the time did not like me very much so I set my mind on becoming a Playmate to prove everyone wrong. So I did.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

I would like to further my career as a Playmate in the next 3 years then I would like to start my own family. My dream would’ve to be becoming a mother to my own little princesses. I’m absolutely obsessed with children I love their innocence and vivid imaginations. Sometimes I feel like I’m such a naive little girl on the inside myself.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

I often shoot for International Playboy spreads, unlike the US edition, we’re still upholding the traditional Playboy value of artistic nudes and centerfolds. Although I do have a shy personality however I feel the most confident posing nude for Playboy. I am currently working on a project with Maxim as well which I am very excited about. Other than shooting my career is consisted of glamorous Playboy Parties. I was selected by Hef himself to be one of his Painted Ladies at the most recent Midsummer Night’s Dream party and have been painted for Hef many times before! Other than that I host many charity events in LA and make appearances in Hollywood clubs.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

The best experience I’ve had in modeling would be meeting all the incredible people that helped me getting my career off the ground and is very supportive of me until this day. Ever since I became a Playmate my life has changed so much I can’t be thankful enough of all the wonderful things that has happened to me and all the amazing friends I have made along the way!

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

I can’t really think of any particular event now that would describe any of those things, however I can promise you life as a bunny is always exciting and filled with drama and lots of laughter, especially when we all band together!. I truly love every moment!

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

Not really anything I could think of, I think there’s a special field of modeling for everyone from erotica to runway there’s a place for everyone so who am I to change the order of the industry?!

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

Believe it or not I actually do not exercise as often as people would expect me to, I mean, my measurements are 28E-18-32. However I am HUGE in healthy eating! I try to eat Vegan and Raw whenever I can and try to only eat chicken and fish as my main source of protein. I also completely cut out dairy products from my diet. And like everyone in LA I am obsessed with green juices especially the ones from Pressed Juicery! So instead of coffee in the morning I just drink half a bottle of their Vanilla Almond Coffee & a bottle of Green 1.5 instead!

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I speak perfect Mandarin Chinese and I can translate some Latin. I’m a big video gamer and always sleep naked lol.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I feel like I can always improve myself into better versions of me. I think as people we should all be able to make our own decisions when it comes to altering ourselves!

What features do you look for in a partner?

I love a well groomed and successful gentlemen, although I’m such a tiny little package I love a taller man. It makes me melt when a man who is serious and ambitious in his career can unwind and be playful with me and call me I’m his little princess. Bottom line, I love to be spoiled so my man must be confident and successful in every single thing that he does.

May 12 2016

Interview with Genevieve Burnesse — Full-time Model, Actress & Designer

Genevieve Burnesse is a 19-year old model residing in West Hollywood, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Depending on where you met me, you may know me by a different name; most of my friends know me as “Jen”, my family calls me “Jenny”, but most of the world knows me as “Genevieve”. I am originally from Atlanta and currently based in West Hollywood, CA. The first dress I ever designed was a red velvet evening gown at age 7.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

From around age 7 to 10, I was in a couple of children’s fashion shows for Nordstrom in North Georgia, after which I quit for a few years and picked it back up around age 16. Since then, I’ve traveled all over the country doing photo shoot and fashion shows, festivals and red carpets.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

My main goal is to continue my design work, build my new brand, BLVCK CVT, and to encourage others to follow their dreams, no matter how distant they may seem. For the longest time, my dreams seemed so far out and I want to spread a little hope; everyday, I strive to create wild new art and enjoy sharing it with our world.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

My workload entirely depends on where I’m at. When I’m in Los Angeles, sometimes I may hit as many as 3 photo shoots in one day! Thankfully, it’s usually only one, and when I’m in my hometown, Atlanta, I work less but I get to dive into more interesting projects, like designing costumes for music videos.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

Last Summer, I was in O’ahu, Hawaii with one of my best friends for over a month doing “suicide shoots” all over the island. That means we drove all over the island changing outfits and taking pictures in all sorts of terrain. The island magic was magnificent.

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

Who Hasn’t? Just last week, I accidentally posted a beautiful photo on instagram from a recent photo shoot that was a bit more revealing than I would have liked to have on the internet! But don’t get your hopes up, I’ve taken it down now… Only a few thousand people saw it…

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

Sushi is probably the base of my food pyramid. I love fruit, cheese, vegetables and drinking hot tea religiously.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I got my scuba diving license when I was 14, as I love to be under the sea.

Would you change anything about yourself?

If I could make myself a few inches taller and immortal or cyborg, I’d probably go for that first chance I got.

What is the one talent you wish you possessed?

I wish I was more musically talented. Although I can sort of play a bunch of instruments, write music and sing, it’s kind of… whatever. Even if I wanted to go that direction, I don’t think I have the time. Perhaps I should start composing for someone else, haha.

Visit Genevieve Burnesse’s website for more photos and information

May 09 2016

Interview with Rachel Zader — Model, crime fighter, demon slayer

Rachel Zader is a 22-year old model residing in San Francisco, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I’m Rachel, and have been a model in the commercial and fashion industry for over 5 years now. I was born in California, and moved around a lot, although most of my memories are of growing up with my younger brother in a small town in Northern California. I was 16 when I moved to start school at UC Berkeley, started modeling as a way to pay my tuition, and as a kid, I always preferred science experiments and computers to sports or dolls, and not much has changed since. I’m fascinated by social justice, law, and crime, which led me to my main profession, and read a lot about technology and psychology. I also do a lot of art and music production, and taught myself most of the instruments I know.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I was approached by an agent while I was walking to a college class, and was told I might consider going to an open call at LOOK. I never ended up looking into an agency then, but it did plant the seed. I talked about it with my favorite alternative model Adora Batbrat, and she was encouraging of it, so I thought, ‘what the hell.’ I made a profile on an amateur modeling site, Model Mayhem, and it took off from there.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

I’d love to someday be able to say that I’ve been published on every continent, although so far, I only have three down, but it’s a fun idea. Right now, I’m in the process of obtaining a license to be a private investigator and fraud examiner, so that’s my main goal. I’m hoping the eventual detective work or the FBI can coexist with this more fashionable alter-ego, so you’ll have to check back with me in a decade or two to see if I was successful.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

I do mostly commercial, fashion, and fine art modeling. I’ve pretended to eat a pig heart with corn syrup blood; I’ve tbeen a tech in a commercial for Google, so it varies, and time is always the challenge – in the past few years, I’ve been a probation officer and supervisor of offenders on house arrest, so needless to say, it’s usually been impossible to take an extra-long lunch to go to a shoot. Going to castings and go-sees are often out of the question, and I get lucky to schedule only a shoot or two a week at times. You make it work, though.

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

One time, I was on set and standing on a post right next to railroad tracks. We noticed an oncoming train, but for whatever reason, I didn’t climb down. At 70mph, that amount of machinery blowing past created more than enough force to knock me off. I landed with a jagged end of a pole in the back of my thigh. I had a bruise the size of an apple the next day, and it lasted for several months.

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

The eating disorder issues that you tend to see run rampant at some agencies. I’m a firm believer in the idea that if a woman is hungry, she is limited. On the other hand, it’s difficult to reconcile that ideal with the demands one faces as a model in participating in what is basically a fantasy world. Kate Moss once said “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels,” but the list of foods I can come up with that do are one of the reasons I’m not Kate Moss. It’s also that reason that I also try to be especially mindful of my position as a model, and pay a lot of attention to messages I could be helping to create about women’s bodies and sexuality.

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I’ve always been athletic. If you’re as tall as your mother by the time you’re 10 like I was, sports will be a breeze – I ran track, played soccer, and practiced Takewondo. Team sports tended to bore me, though – I was usually in front of a computer whenever possible. Now, I usually just try to get on the elliptical and lift weights. At my age, my father ran regular marathons, so I find it funny that I can’t stand running.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I recently genotyped myself and made some cool discoveries – my father’s ancestors are what were essentially indigenous American, which means they crossed the Siberian land bridge into North America, and my mother’s ancestors can be traced all the way back to a group believed to be female Vikings.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I never have enough time in the hour, day, week – I’ve always wanted to be able to be more productive on less sleep.

When did you last cry? Why?

After I became a victim of a major violent crime a few years back, I turned into a pretty cynical and lonely person. A former professor of mine who knows about this, however, said something to me last week that made me stop in my tracks. “You might not realize it,” he said, “But you have people you can call up in the middle of the night – no matter where you are or what you’re doing – who will have your back. Don’t forget that.” That completely floored me. I couldn’t not cry.

Visit Rachel Zader’s website for more photos and information

May 04 2016

Interview with Janira Wolfe — Producer, Model, and Actress

Janira Wolfe is a 27-year old model residing in Los Angeles, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I grew up the oldest of 5 children, with parents that are still married, in the suburbs of Boston, where everyone graduated high school, and went off to some fancy college to begin working toward their eventual vanilla career. I was one of those people: I went to a small liberal arts college in Maine, where I studied psychology and human development; the only fields of study in which I had any interest, which, at the time, I thought meant the only profession in which I would ever work.

I graduated college and went on to work at a fancy hospital in Boston, and then I had various jobs in residential treatment centers for women with trauma, eating disorders, and teenagers with Borderline Personality Disorder, and also as a social worker for adults with chronic mental illness. I was good at what I did, and I even liked it for a period of time. For four years I worked in the field of mental health, with the plan to go back to graduate school, earn a PhD, do research, become a therapist… all kinds of things that I’ve not necessarily written off, but definitely have since put on hold.

I’m a pretty self-aware person, which means I noticed that my overall satisfaction with my life was certainly not improving as I continued “working toward my goal”, and it became clear that changes had to be made if my number one goal was to “find happiness”. I decided somehow that moving to California was the answer, and to save money to do that I had to find yet another source of income… modeling. Since then, modeling became not only my passion but my career, and in addition to modeling, when I have time, I love doing active, outdoorsy stuff, be it hiking, kayaking, sun-bathing, among others… I just love outside! I also love music; you can find me dancing my heart out to deep house in Hollywood pretty frequently, and when I’m lucky, I can take time to see other concerts as well.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

As stated above, I started modeling to earn extra cash to help me move out to California. The first shoot I did, I tried some fashion, lingerie, and nude, and I just really liked the artistic nude. I was a dancer growing up, and had really missed making art with my body, and quickly fell in love with this new form of expression I’d found. I started doing lots of fine art nude shoots in Boston before moving out to LA, and through that, I discovered my pretty feet, and my foot fetish. Once I discovered the foot fetish world, the doors opened even wider to the larger fetish world, and I tried out fetish acting. I thought I loved nude modeling, but nude modeling was like a high school romance. Fetish acting is the love of my life.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

I recently launched my own website, where I have various memberships, and sell the fetish videos I produce and act in. I plan to continue acting and producing as long as possible, and to use the income from my site to support myself as I continue writing my books. I hope to have the first published within five years, and hopefully more by ten years. The books will be autobiographical, observational, educational, and written in efforts to help others as I continue doing what I love and living a life I enjoy.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

I spend quite a bit of my time modeling, whether it’s freelance photos, fetish acting, cam-ing, or live action modeling at fetish parties. If I’m not modeling, I’m promoting, editing, or doing other busy work associated with it. I still do the artistic nudes I started out with, as well as some fashion, lingerie, glamour, and erotica. As I’ve mentioned, my main thing is fetish acting and cosplay: foot fetish, bondage, damsel in distress, super heroine, tickling, BDSM, among others… I model on MyFreeCams every once in a while when I have time and feel like some virtual play, and I also work as a live action model at events, particularly foot fetish events.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

The best part of modeling for me has been the people I’ve met, both who have become personal friends, and have created beautiful art with. One of the producers I work with recruits models through ModelMayhem, and that’s how I started, and then how I ended up meeting my now best friend, with whom I act with and hang out with frequently. So that’s really awesome, and I’m very thankful for that. On the complete opposite side, there are some really horrible people out there. I’ve had some terrible experiences through ModelMayhem, including being drugged and taken advantage of. So, it’s definitely not all rainbows and butterflies.

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

I guess it’s hard to think of an answer when so much of what I do seems so outrageous to the general population anyway… haha.

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

Well yes, of course, there are plenty of things, but unfortunately most of the problems are problems with individuals, and not necessarily the industry as a whole.

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I go hiking and running almost every day at Griffith park, and dance and do yoga in my apartment. I eat breakfast before I run, which is usually some kind of organic cereal or granola with some kind of milk or yogurt, and again after, which includes eggs, veggies, meat, toast. I then eat a few more times during the day, making sure to cover the nutrients with my fruits and veggies, while also consuming enough protein and carbs to allow my body to do all I ask of it. Nutrition and exercise play a pretty important role in my life, as not only do I need to look good for work, but I also want to feel good for myself.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I mean, I’m pretty much an open book… just watch my blog!

Would you change anything about yourself?

Well, yes, I think we should always be better in the next moment than we were in the one before. Physically, I don’t like to focus on things I would change, unless they are actually possible, but I work pretty hard on keeping my body fit and the best version of my body it can be. As for my character, I’m constantly working on the way I interact with myself, others, and the world around me.

What features do you look for in a partner?

Every lover I’ve had, I’ve loved instantly. I feel pretty intensely compared to your average human… or so it seems per my and others’ observations. I therefore am very in tune with the way my energy interact with the energy of others. There is a certain calmness mixed with intense passion in the mixture of my own and a lover’s energy, and it’s that feeling that must be present for me to even consider a relationship with that person.

Visit Janira Wolfe’s website for more photos and information

Mar 02 2016

Interview with Sarah D — Music Artist With Model Beginnings

Sarah D is a 25-year old model residing in Studio City, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I grew up in a small Australian city named Adelaide. It’s that city on the coast of the Great Australian Bite, where it looks like someone took a bite out of Australia. I grew up in a very Eastern European household with Polish parents, and having been surrounded by nature, I grew up an outdoors adventure seeker; I love to hike and get in touch with the world around me. I also grew up in a heavy entertainment scene, dancing and singing from a young age which is now my major focus and profession.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I began modeling when I was in my teen years in conjunction with my singing and dancing. I would do a bunch of hair modeling fashion shows as well as catalog shoots for various brands including Dolly Magazine, and from there I began to do numerous bridal expo shows as well as various editorials beauty shots for make-up and jewelry brands due to my high cheek bone structure. Modeling has always been something I found as a fun creative outlet.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

My goals from a young age have always been to entertain crowds of thousands and fortunately I’ve been very lucky to do that. I love to make people happy or escape their lives even if it’s for a moment, and my ultimate goals are to land a major publishing deal and continue to write for other artists as well as myself. I would love to play a sold out show at Madison Square Garden, and it would be fun to incorporate modeling into whatever I can as I just love bing creative. In 5 to 10 years I see myself excelling tremendously within the field of dance and music as well as being surrounded by people whom I love and trust. I think the ultimate goal for me in life is happiness and freedom.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

Now that I am more focused on music I don’t do as much modeling. If I do, do modeling, it’s usually a nice mix of music videos and photoshoots, and most music videos are for both new and established artists, anything to be in the presence of like minded people. As far as photoshoots, I’m best suited to editorial, fitness and beauty.

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

I would just love to see more women feel more empowered being comfortable in their own skin. I think the world is slowly turning to the promotion of all shape and sized women and I’d love to see a continuation of that cause everybody’s body is beautiful and unique. We should embrace all of them.

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I love to run. I’ve always been a strong long distance runner I think thanks to my dance background. I like to mix up my running routine from indoors to outdoors and do HIIT training on the treadmill, which includes sprint 30 seconds, jog 30 seconds. I also love to do hit training with explosive movements like burpees, jump squats, high knees and so much more. My workout routine changes daily, and as far as food, I do try to keep clean, healthy diet. A lot of vegetables, chicken, salmon and smoothies… I love to make smoothies! Both exercise and food go hand in hand in keeping a balanced lifestyle.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

When people come to meet me now, I am usually quite friendly and talkative however, that never happened when I was a child. I was quite shy and would cry over everything. I don’t know how my mom dealt with me!

Would you change anything about yourself?

My brain! We often let our thoughts get the best of us and if I could turn these thoughts off then I would! Other than that, I think we should all love ourselves for what and who we are.

What is the one talent you wish you possessed?

There’s so many… I love learning! But I really wish I could’ve learnt the drums, since it’s one of my favorite instruments and requires a lot of coordination. I have many drummer friends who have tried to teach me and even with my dance background I can never seem to coordinate myself behind that seat!

Visit Sarah D’s website for more photos and information

Feb 29 2016

Interview with Julia Fae — Emotive model, full-time actress

Julia Fae is a 25-year old model residing in Los Angeles, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in Hawaii the youngest with a few older brothers. I have a quite complicated birth story, you’ll have to pick it up through my poetry and prose on various blogs littered across the inter webs, or wait for a book, there will certainly be one eventually! I now travel around the west coast, mostly acting and gathering life experiences, going with the flow and what have you. Recently I was also back in Hawaii for a time, acting, tutoring, and producing film bits.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

Regarding photographic modeling… I started modeling for small things at a very young age. My father would never let me consider it in any serious capacity, as he worked in marketing and did not like the way models were seen or treated within the commercial industry. He was, however, an artist, so when I turned 18 and was “discovered,” he supported my delving into artistic portraiture and the like. I was studying Art History at the time and so I wove a lot of symbolism and references to contemporary art and classical art into my posing and expression. The outlet and doorways modeling provided for me at the time was, indubitably, a blessing.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

My personal goals always involve constant growth and acceptance, living genuinely, with a balance of nature and grace. Professionally I wholly intend to continue acting for the rest of my life. To land roles that push me to my best me and teach me the stillness of my deepest waters; modeling is and always will be the start of this wave I’m riding, but the kinetic energy has definitely shifted to moving pictures.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

These days I only do several shoots a year. I have been regularly booking films for a time now so, acting keeps me quite occupied. I still adore creature character work with modeling, and that means very extreme costuming and makeup. Think gremlins and aliens, bugs and ghouls; fashion can be grueling work but totally kick-ass with the right team. Raw portraiture will always be a foundation, as will anything art-based. Meaning, having a particular direction, goal, focus, story-to-tell.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

The best experiences come from when you find someone who can be wholly honest with in front of camera. Who respects you so much that when you break your heart open for them, you will be sure to get every piece back once you put yourself back together. The worst come from those you take a piece for themselves. The selfish fuckers who want too much to be a part of what you are without them.

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

Oh goodness, what wouldn’t I. Any industry is by definition, “the aggregate of manufacturing.” For modeling to be a more true representation of what it to experience this life, collectively and individually, which I think is at its core its purpose, it would need to not be so systematic, so manufactured, made up my consistency, rules, roles, regularities. Once the industry is so organic and fluid that it is a child of the unexpected, then we are getting somewhere.

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I am constantly moving, and during a single conversation with me I will have probably burned 80 calories. Always dancing, stretching, jumping, climbing, playing; I do try to put extra time away for runs and hikes, stretching, jumping jacks, planks, crunches. It is so, so important to me to stay healthy and fit and limber and to feel my best; I am obsessive with how healthy I eat, mostly vegetables, as local and organic as I can get, lots and lots of water. An amazing quote by Jennifer Davey perfectly sums up why, “The body is the obvious and central element to why we are here. Yet the western mind has been separated from the body. This separation allows for violence towards others and toward the land. It allows for violence against ourselves. It disassociates our inner knowledge and sophisticated inner response system of authorities outside of ourselves. But our body is the center of our mandala of being. It is the vehicle that allows us to experience life and attend to our emotional, physical, and spiritual development. Being in tune with the body is at the heart of becoming whole.”

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I have been wearing two toe rings that I cannot take off for several years now. I love them. But, they do make many a shoe quite uncomfortable.

Would you change anything about yourself?

Of course, and they vary, but best not to speak of them. Words are things, and today all I want my words to be is that I love myself and I am beautiful.

Are you currently in a relationship? How would you describe your partner?

I am. I would describe him as a goddess in his own right, as a very talented human, as strong, as sensitive, as adventurous and spontaneous, full of wonder and hope. Dreams drip from his tongue; he is too good to be true and challenges me every day to believe in everything I ever wanted.

Visit Julia Fae’s website for more photos and information

Dec 02 2015

Interview with Parker Love Bowling — Teenage Troma Poster Girl

Parker Love Bowling is a 16-year old model residing in Los Angeles, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Parker Love Bowling, I am sixteen-years-old, born and raised in the Los Angeles area, where I live with my immensely talented sister, Kansas Bowling, part time; and part time with my parents. I like sewing, reading, writing, playing the guitar, and watching Old Hollywood movies. I am an actress and model completely enamored by the city I live in!

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I got involved in the modeling industry the summer of 2014 as the poster girl for my sister’s film, “B.C. Butcher” which is premiering early 2016. I didn’t know I was going to be the poster girl, she just asked to take some photos of me one day and now my picture is in every horror magazine or website you can name!

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

In ten years I definitely hope to have made a name for myself in the modeling and film industries. I want to be the next Tuesday Weld, having a cult following that immortalizes me. I am still quite young, therefore my goals and plans fluctuate frequently, and as of now, I’m just along for the ride!

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

I usually only did shoots when contacted by photographers, but lately I have been getting more and more job offers. What used to be a once a month hobby has turned into a weekly, or even daily job, and when I’m not doing shoots I am constantly going out on auditions and acting in people’s short films and music videos.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

The most rewarding experience in my modeling career thus far was just recently when I was flipping through Flaunt Magazine’s new Dial-Up Issue and stumbled across a photo of myself. I did not even know that it was published! It was quite a welcome shock!

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

The most memorable and funny experience I’ve had so far is having Richie Ramone of The Ramones throw a tomato at my face in a music video for the band Kill My Coquette. The director was targeting my face for the shot but kept missing, so she employed Richie, whom I was acting alongside, to throw the tomato since he had the best aim. It was very comical and he felt really bad about it.

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

If I could change one thing about the modeling industry it would be the height requirements. Being only 5’5, it is hard to book certain jobs. I am only sixteen so am of course still growing, but I think a height requirement should only be placed on models for the runway, not print. Most agencies will not book anyone under 5’7, which I find silly.

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I used to play roller derby with the LA Junior Derby Dolls, but other than that have never been that into sports. I enjoy swimming, biking and I walk pretty much everywhere I go. Besides all that I do not maintain an exercise routine, though it is important to me that I always stay active and healthy. As for my diet, I am a vegetarian and do not eat dairy, but eat almost anything else. My favorite food is kiwi and I have at least three a day.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I love journalism and want to start my own publication one day. And I love The Monkees, but I can’t decide who’s my favorite one. Long live rock ‘n’ roll!

Would you change anything about yourself?

I would not change anything about myself. It’s important to be yourself and love who you are.

Do you have any fears or phobias?

This will probably be the weirdest answer you’ve ever gotten to this question, but I have a huge sticker phobia and am terrified of yetis. Don’t take me on The Matterhorn at Disneyland and if you buy me a kiwi the sticker better be removed and then washed or I’ll freak out.

Visit Parker Love Bowling’s website for more photos and information

Jul 31 2015

Interview with Brittany Mason — Visionary Model Creative Director Writer

Brittany Mason is a model residing in Los Angeles, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Brittany Mason, I was born in Detroit, MI but raised in a small farm town by the name of Anderson, IN. I am an artist at the core, I enjoy painting, writing, traveling, photography, among many other things and I have luckily been able to allow some of those interests in to influencing my career as a model and creative brand consultant. I do everything from writing product reviews on my blog www.brittanymason.com, come up with the concept, direct, and shoot short viral videos for products and causes, for example this Prostate Cancer Awareness video, run my anti bullying charity iampossible.us, oh and I also model and act… you can find some of my acting work at IMDB.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

At the age of 16 my life changed within a matter of months. I signed with my first modeling agency and moved to NYC from Indiana to pursue my dream career as a fashion model. Shortly after signing my first modeling contract as a teen, I entered a local beauty competition that led me to capture the national title of Teen Model of the USA, for the World Beauty Organization. At the internationally televised competition Teen Model of the World, I competed against top models from around the globe, and out of 52 countries vying to be named the most beautiful woman in the world, I placed 2nd. In 2008 I was crowned Miss Indiana USA, for Donald Trump’s Miss Universe Organization placing 7th at Miss USA.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

5 to 10 years from now I see my charity iampossible.us growing tremendously, the merchandise that I am designing for it right now, BMOXIE also growing into it’s own brand, my acting and modeling career becoming more mainstream, and I also hope by this time I will be juggling my career and a family.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

It’s funny, the modeling industry has changed tremendously in the last 10 years, and I have been doing it for a long time!; how I have still stayed in the game is by evolving with the industry, models are no longer just models anymore. You can see that social media has changed the world entirely; you have to be more of a personality, clients are cutting out the agencies and going directly to models on social media, everyone in the industry is sort of trying to find their place again as things are changing so quickly. This is why I have become more of a brand consultant: I come up with creative concepts for brands to help them promote their products, I write reviews about these products, I have the ability to create several different types of content for those brands, and I can still model for those brands as well; I am much more than just a “face” for brands, I can help them develop catchy creative concepts to help them truly be memorable to consumers.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

This is really a tough question to answer… modeling has allowed me to create an incredible life for myself, a life where I have been able to travel the world, work with some very influential people that I have always admired, and I have had some amazing and unique experiences that I otherwise would have never been exposed to. It has truly opened my eyes and my mind to other people and cultures, and I am eternally grateful for the opportunities I have had, but with that said, I have also seen the ugly side to the industry: modeling is unfortunately one of the most unregulated industries out there, and so many young people want to be part of it.

We live in a culture where everyone wants to be famous and will do anything to get there, but unfortunately there are people in the industry or even fakes for that matter that prey on young people and their dreams; I absolutely encountered this early on, but I encourage anyone considering to be part of this industry to look up The Model Alliance Organization, they work diligently for better working rights for models and can connect models with resources and help for various issues in the industry.

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

Improved labor rights, more financial transparency, and for everyone to realize that there must be a line drawn between “art” and sexual abuse. Please visit Model Alliance’s website to see the efforts that are being made to improve the industry.

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I love being active! You can check out my workout routine on my blog http://brittanymason.com/blog. I love hot yoga, kickboxing, and hiking, and I try to eat clean, organic, and fresh food.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

At the core I am an artist: This comes out in many different areas of my life, from photography, painting, sketching, designing… I love to tell beautiful stories and express them in different ways. Even if it is not your typical “beauty” standard, to me self expression is what is most beautiful to me, I love helping others achieve their dreams; I always root for the underdog, there is something about watching a person dig deep within themselves to find strength to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. I relate to this and so iampossible.us means a lot to me!

Would you change anything about yourself?

Maybe be more efficient with time, I juggle a lot but I always feel like I am not getting enough done! I try to be superwoman! Other than that… nothing. I feel it is important to embrace your imperfections and love yourself; you must love yourself first, everything else flows through you and it will influence how effective you are with what you do. If you love yourself and take care of yourself, everything else will align.

If you had only 24 hours left to live, what would you do?

Oh my… that is tough! I would try to reflect and spend as much time with the people that I love! I would record my last 24 hours and try to complete everything I have left on my life list… I would try to share with the world what I have learned about life. Enjoying the little things and moments with the people I love, those little things in the end are what is really important. Those are what makes life worth living.

Visit Brittany Mason’s website for more photos and information

Jul 26 2015

La Carmina, alternative model, Goth fashion blogger

Interview with La Carmina — Travel digital influencer, TV host

La Carmina is a 22-year old model residing in Los Angeles, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I grew up in Vancouver, Canada but spent a lot of time in Asia with my family, and it led to my passion for alternative, Japanese and Gothic street styles. In 2007, I started my La Carmina blog to chronicle my obsessions for Jpop fashion and culture. The site caught on with readers, and it led to opportunities I never imagined including modeling for magazine covers, hosting travel TV shows around the world, and working as a digital influencer with travel and fashion partners. This year alone, I was in UK, Iceland, Singapore, Bali, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Vietnam – and it’s only the first half of 2015!

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I didn’t start out with any intention of being a model. When I started out, fashion blogging was new, and it was fun to share my personal style and stories with readers who shared my passions. My signatures are kawaii-Gothic makeup, colorful dyed hair, and alternative clothing. As my blogging career grew, it led to magazines featuring me in modeling spreads, as well as covers. To date, I’ve done editorial shoots for the covers of Vanity UK, Dark Beauty, Alt Noir, Giuseppina Magazine and more. I’ve also been featured in Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and various Asia fashion magazines like China’s Ray Li.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

My life and career are constantly evolving, and it’s impossible to predict where I’ll be in even a year. Blogging as a full-time job didn’t even exist 5 to 10 years ago, and neither did social networks like Facebook and Instagram. Right now, I’m enjoying doing creative work with my friends that involves travel, and opening people’s eyes to alternative lifestyles and culture around the world. I’m especially focusing on travel TV and videos, and hope to keep growing all this in the next years.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

It depends on how you might define modeling. For example, in my upcoming journey to Europe and North Africa, I’ll be shooting almost every day with my film team. I’ll create a look of the day, and we’ll capture pro photos, videos and more all around the cities. This content will appear on my blog, in major media sites, and on my social networks. In terms of editorial modeling, with a team of makeup artists, hair stylists, and extensive photography equipment, I only do these types of shoots for magazine covers and spreads. Generally, I do a shoot like this once every two months.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

I recently shot a cover for Love Japan magazine, on location in Iceland. It was amazing to shoot on the black sand beaches, surrounded by the stark landscape and icy waters. I wore a Game of Thrones inspired outfit and had my hair in braids, since the HBO show is shot here.

As for negative experiences, I fainted on two shoots… once from a too-tight corset, and once from being in a hot tub for too long! But it was worth it, for the resulting shots.

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling
career?

I like to shoot on-location, since it fits my street style and travel aesthetic. This has led to some bizarre situations, such as doing a hardcore Gothic shoot in the busy streets of Hong Kong… We got a lot of funny looks from passersby!

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

Health, exercise and nutrition are extremely important to me. I travel so much and have to be at the top of my game especially during travel TV shoots, which can involve 12 hour long shoots. I eat clean as best as I can, without being too strict. I focus on free-range, organic, grassfed proteins, vegetables, fruits and healthy dairy. Sugar and carbs are kept to a minimum, with an emphasis on gluten-free options, but I love my ice cream!. As for exercise, I go on long walks, and do bodyweight exercises and high intensity interval training exercises. Efficient and effective, that’s how I roll.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I am obsessed with Miffy the bunny, and Italo Disco and Eurobeat music.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I try my best to keep in the moment, and not get worked up about the past or future, or get hung up on anxieties… Every day, I try to cultivate a bit more of this stability and wisdom. But it’s not always easy.

What is the one talent you wish you possessed?

It would be wonderful if I was fluent in many more languages… Traveling would be a breeze!

Visit La Carmina’s website for more photos and information

Jul 30 2014

Interview with Michelle Nease

Michelle Nease is a 24-year old model residing in Fairfax, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I’m half Chinese, half European, born and raised in Northern Virginia, and California for some time. I was blessed with such an amazing family! I’m currently studying to earn a degree in Fashion Merchandising. I live a healthy lifestyle, love to dress up, and all aspects of art. I don’t know where I’d be today without my family – I get all of my best qualities from my parents along with my Grandparents – who helped me become the lady that I am today! They always taught me to be a leader, to be polite, as forgiving as I can be, to have polite manners, put others before myself, along with much more!

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I got involved in the industry at around age ten, I remember always getting so starry eyed whenever Miss teen USA or Miss Universe would come on TV!

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

In five to ten years from now I see myself at the peak of my career, making enough money to be able to donate to good causes (i.e. children hospitals, wounded veterans, cures, etc). I also see myself starting a family of my own, and owning a home in Northern California!

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

I’ve taken a minor break in the modeling industry the past year since I moved back to Northern Virginia from Los Angeles. I usually do promotional modeling, advertisements, commercials, hair shows, print work, runway -when my height allows-, extra, art, mannequin/freeze modeling.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

The worst experience I had was having a boyfriend, I was young and in love, also naive! I let the relationship rule my world, and probably let myself miss out on some great opportunities, but that doesn’t stop the many wonderful opportunities I have coming in the future! I love to travel and meet new faces, in new places I’d never been to!

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

I rarely become embarrassed, but I’ll admit that I’ve caught myself saying stating some pretty oblivious statements in the past, but that’s taught me to start thinking before I speak more!

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

Yes there are but I can’t say it because I don’t want anyone taking my idea, but I will say that this idea will be going global!

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I love to go hiking, anything active really! My mom taught yoga for 15 plus years so I have a very yogi lifestyle that I get from her! I am a health fanatic! I always have to have a well balanced meal, and consume as much water as I can. For breakfast I usually tend to have yogurt, lunch I’ll do a salad or smoothy depending on how big my breakfast was, for dinner I always have a good protein with vegetables! I try to stay away from starches, white carbs, sugars, etc… For a snack I love to have almonds or any kind of nuts, something like kale chips, or a protein bar!

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I swear I was born a Disney Princess! I have a very down to earth personality once you get to know me, but on the core I’m as nerdy as can be! I have a huge imagination, and like to think of myself as a philosopher! oh and I love to sing!

Would you change anything about yourself (physical or otherwise) if you could?

Everything I eat likes to go to my butt, hips, and thighs! I’d stop that from happening -and that’s not an acception go to my belly!- I’d also make it so I could use more than ten percent of my brain!

What superpower do you wish you had? Why?

To travel through space, and time with no problem! and to use more than ten percent of my brain!