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Dec 07 2014

Interview with Kittie Kosmetic — From Cosmetology to Cameras

Kittie Kosmetic is a 21-year old model residing in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in Los Angeles, California on April 20th 1993. I was born to two immigrated parents from Albania and Trinidad, with two older sisters already in the picture. Growing up I always had a huge love for the 50s and 60s, the classic style of a pin up, and makeup. As some hobbies I took interest in painting, singing, dabbling with special effect make up and naps.

My interest include horror films, old cinema, comics and fashion. After school I went to cosmetology school and shortly after graduation started to model.

Kittie Kosmetic modeling black lingerieWhen, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

Right after I graduated I worked on photo sets as Hair and Make up person. One day after the model ran late the photographer on set asked if he could shoot me, after he published the photos on Facebook the rest wrote itself.
I just bounced around doing shoots and local events that called for models and networked myself out.

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

Professionally, I’d love to make the cover of a tattoo magazine one day, and start a lingerie line.
Personally, start a little punk rock family in the middle of suburbia and find myself on the beach every other day… or just become a mermaid.

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

I shoot whenever I can, unfortunately real life gets in the way of me playing dress up. Idealy one day I’d love to shoot at least once a week.

When I find myself in front of a camera you can bet I’m most likely seductively posed in some pumps, red lipstick, a garter belt and pin curls, as the little pin up of your dreams. Though on occasion I’ll go out of my zone and go editorial.

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

How can I pick a best moment… each time I shoot the people I’ve worked with have been wonderful and have left great lasting memories that make me want to strive in this career. Luckily I haven’t had any worst experiences; fingers crossed I’ll never do.

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

I always feel really awkward when I shoot in public and people stare or take their own photos while I hold a pose…. weird…

Kittie Kosmetic yelling at a phoneIs there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

I think it is what it is and I love it for what it is.

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 home cooked meals. But as far as precise diet and exercise I really don’t do anything. I’d like to thank my mom and dad for the genetics.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I’m terrified of the dark and to do a cartwheel….. They scare the hell out of me,

Would you change anything about yourself?

I’d love to have a bigger ass, but other than that, I really like myself.

Do you have any fears or phobias?

I hate the dark, I will cry if I’m stuck in a dark room. I sleep with 3 night lights and the TV on.

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Nov 30 2014

Interview with Sophia Harris — Childhood outcast to model

Sophia Harris is a 16-year old model residing in Denver, Colorado.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in South Brisbane,Australia-the home of my father but moved back to Dubai in the UAE within weeks of being born. My father is Australian and my mother is a South African and Canadian who moved to America when she was 12 year ols. My four siblings and I however grew up in Dubai and the rest of my family live there still, at 16 I decided to make the move to America by myself to finish high school here. My profession is simply a high school student which is pretty much a full time job in itself but over the last six years of my life I have acted professionally in short films and professional plays as well as modeling in my spare time.

As you can probably tell I am incredibly interested in acting. I have six years of professional training in the Stanislavski method and hope to pursue acting full time once I graduate high school. My other hobbies include running and writing, as a former track and field athlete I developed an addiction to it and go crazy if I can’t run at least five times a week. In addition to acting I hope to become a screenwriter so I dedicate several hours a week to developing and writing my screenplays; I have thirteen so far!.

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

I first began modeling four years ago at the age of 12, at the time I was living in Dubai, a city fast becoming one of the fashion capitals of the world. I don’t have a particularly interesting scouting story – I was asked one day at a makeup convention by the director of a modeling agency if I had any interest in modeling. After shooting my portfolio and signing with them my career begun! I don’t really know why I begun modeling but trust me -no one was more shocked than I when I did!

As a child my appearance was made fun of constantly – I had curly red hair, extremely pale skin, freckles and hooded almond shaped blue eyes. I stood out among a sea of brunettes and blondes with their tanned skin and round eyes. It made me an easy target and resulted in needless bullying. So the idea of my appearance ever earning me money seems like a ridiculous idea to me initially; however, as I soon discovered it was all the things I had been made fun of for that made me so successful.

Sophia Harris showing her long hair and a hatWhat are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

In five years I want to be living in LA, finding at least some success as an actress in film and television hopefully negotiating the sale of one of my screenplays! As a person, I hope to become less shy and introverted -I am a tried and true INTJ personality type!. I would also like to be able to say that I had maintained my morals and continued to conduct myself in a dignified manner.

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

Previously I modeled more, every other week probably. It may not seem like much but I did it at the same time as I was attending school full time. I mainly do commercial photoshoots but I have previously done editorials. Unfortunately I am far too short for the catwalk!

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

The best experience I have ever had in modeling was several years ago. The photoshoot was for the Hasselblad Camera and was titled ‘We’re sisters not colors’. Two other models,one black and one Asian, and I all dressed up with elaborate hairstyles and makeup had colored powder thrown at us and we were encouraged to play in ti whilst pictures were taken. The photos that came out were so beautiful and real whilst still promoting the idea of equality and unity among people.

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

Thankfully I don’t think I’ve ever experienced anything truly bizarre or embarrassing throughout my career. However working in Dubai was defiantly a unique experience in itself as the way business is conducted is completely different!

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

I would most certainly change the height and size requirements. The proportions they ask for promote an incredibly unhealthy lifestyle and really encourage many girls to starve themselves.

Sophia Harris hiding her face behind a fanDo you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I run frequently as well as doing strength and toning exercises daily. I usually eat a piece of gluten free bread with nutella on it -love that stuff!- for breakfast, a small meal consisting of protein and vegetables for lunch and a larger meal consisting of protein, carbohydrates and vegetables for dinner. Throughout the day I get incredibly hungry so I snack on fruit and granola bars as well as chocolate coconut milk. On the whole, I try to avoid gluten and dairy as I don’t react well to either of them. Throughout the week I eat consistently and healthily but I allow myself one treat on the weekend -it’s all about moderation! Nutrition and exercise are incredibly important to me because in order to be successful in this industry I have to maintain my weight and body constantly. However, I am also a firm believer in staying healthy and not starving yourself -you will not model forever but you will have to live with your body forever. So why destroy it in exchange for a few years of success?

Please share something people don’t know about you.

Most people don’t know that I attended a British Curriculum school for most of my education resulting in my slightly warped accent and vocabulary!

Would you change anything about yourself?

If I could change one thing about myself it would be my hair-I would kill for thinner, straight hair! Curly hair is such a pain and mine is far too long and thick to be able to do anything with!

Do you have any fears or phobias?

I have a legitimate phobia, and I took psychology for two years so I know the difference between a fear and a phobia, of crustaceans. As in crabs and lobsters. Just seeing them results in a full blown, completely legitimate panic attack and I just can’t even. I’m also terrified of moths and butterflies, something I only discovered after being taken on a trip to a butterfly pavilion. Cue screaming and crying.

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Oct 09 2014

Interview with Veronica Dean — Bigger than this small town

Veronica Dean is a 19-year old model residing in Angels Camp, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Hi there! The name is Veronica.
Born in the city of Reno, Nevada, raised in the small town of Angels Camp, California. My parents own the ranch that has been in my family for three generations, my sister, brother and I grew up in the dirt around just about every farm animal you can think of. I love to paint, write, hike, read and of course model. I’m currently working part time and in the near future going to school for Kinesiology, Nutrition and Dietetics and Creative Writing. This small town seems to define people, they get stuck in the rut of a simple, easy small town life. Of course it is always what has shaped me into who I am and I will always have a spot in my heart for it, but I know I am bigger than what this town has in store for me.

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

I got interested in the modeling industry at a very young age, my dad bought a professional camera for his garden when I was about 6. I loved to play model when he brought out the camera, and once I saw the developed pictures I knew that I wanted to do it for a living. After that, beauty, fashion and health have been a huge part of me. When I turned 14 I did my first editorial photo shoot on location in San Francisco and once it was over I was hooked.

Veronica Dean wearing a pink dressWhat are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

My goals for the future, for some, may seem beyond reach, ridiculous, and ultimately pointless to pursue. But my thinking is that we truly can accomplish whatever we choose, and whatever we put effort into. My long term goals are to be signed to a high end modeling agency -preferably Elite, Ford or Wilhelmina Models, after that I want to transfer to New York where I will walk in the Victoria Secret fashion show, and maybe even try for an Angel job. I realize how much work that all will be, but I am ready for the work and I am ready for the rewards of the work. Along with those goals I want to be a personal trainer and nutritionist in my spare time.

My personal goals, are to stick to my faith, stick to who I am, and not let anyone walk all over me. I can be a pushover sometimes, and in this industry that is a terrible quality to have. I also want to meet my fitness goals, if I want to be a VS model I have to be in prime shape.

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

Right now I am working on building up my portfolio, so I have been working with new photographers and new models. Editorial work is what I do most; lots of on location fashion, beauty and glamour but I have experience in runway as well. I’m 5’9” so I have a wide variety of job opportunities, I also have theater experience so commercial modeling isn’t out of the question either.

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

I wouldn’t say it was a terrible experience, for me at least. My boyfriend came with me to a runway gig once, and it turned out that only about 4 people spoke English, my boyfriend was stuck alone in the middle of this Russian party for three hours waiting for me to walk, not to mention we had a 3 hour drive home and we ended around 12. Needless to say he wasn’t in any rush to come to my next runway job.

Veronica Dean walking in the woodsHave you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

When I was trying to get a little more experience I found the modeling school Barbizon. I applied online and only two hours later they called me back and asked me to come to San Francisco for an interview. I eventually went to the school and at the end of the year my teacher asked if I wanted to come back to the school for the next semester as a teacher’s assistant. I came back to help teach and met so many of the wonderful models that taught there, I took away so much more knowledge than I thought I had to learn. It’s not exactly extraordinary but it was definitely an experience that I won’t ever forget.

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

This industry is fast, hard and cut throat. And it clearly is not for everyone, but that doesn’t mean it needs to project such a ludicrous idea of what we need to be to be beautiful. Girls as young as 8 have eating disorders, that is absurd and needs to be stopped. I would love to see flexibility on the idealistics 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.

I was a cheerleader up until this last year so naturally I had to find other ways to stay in shape. I have always been highly drawn to fitness and once I started practicing my own exercise routines I knew I wanted to go to school for it so I can help people with their fitness journeys. I typically workout 5 days a week, I incorporate cardio, strength training and weight lifting in a routine throughout the week. As for nutrition, my mother has always been a health nut so I have always eaten healthy, but recently I discovered the Raw Till 4 vegan lifestyle and have been dying to start it. With the choice of being in this industry, you have to realize the sacrifices you’re going to have to make, eating whatever you want whenever you want it has definitely been one of them.

Veronica Dean sitting on a wheat fieldPlease share something people don’t know about you.

I’m a total nerd, I love all the fantasy novels and movies, I can get enough of it. Not to mention all the comic con type TV shows. Once I get into a TV series, I’m pretty die hard. My bathroom is even Dexter themed!

Would you change anything about yourself?

I wouldn’t change anything about my physical appearance because God doesn’t make mistakes. However our characteristics are acquired and learned, and one of mine that I hate, is my ability to procrastinate everything. It’s really a curse and I aim to kick the habit ASAP.

Have you ever been in a brawl? Please elaborate.

I went to visit a couple friends at Sonoma State, when I arrived naturally at a college party everyone was pretty incoherent. My best friend’s ex boyfriend happened to be at this party, well a few drinks later he was talking some pretty high game. Annoyed with the situation he was creating I told him that I would fight him. Immediately regretting my decision it was too late. He grabbed my legs and threw me to the ground, after a few punches to his head he finally let me up. After I was on my feet I was incredibly pissed off, so I did what any girl would do and cheap shotted him twice in the jaw. May I add the whole party made a circle around us, in the beginning they didn’t realize that I actually wanted to fight, but by the end they were pretty silent.

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