My Lecture at Model's Workshop About In Store Modeling (10-18-2010)

It is an honor to be invited in one of the largest Fashion Group. Eventhough I am scheduled to lecture on the 25th, Me, Dolce and Bearly managed to pull it out. My connection wasnt so good since we have a supertyphoon Megi(International name)/Juan(local name) so i experienced a chat log. There was one question thrown at me by Heydon which I fail to answer. I only knew she asked question when I read the scripts. I am attaching the chat log here for everyone. Enjoy Reading
[18:02] Monica Balut: Like we talked about last week, tonight's workshop will focus on store modeling.
[18:02] Cari Teardrop: Hello everyone ㋡
[18:02] Caffinelover Selona: Hi Seree
[18:02] Edna Wilkinson: hello everyone :)
[18:02] Monica Balut: I have to apologize. There was a bit of a miscommuniction about this. At the last minute last week we decided to let Perla go next week and put this workshop for this week. Dolce wasn't here so I confirmed with her verbally.
[18:02] Monica Balut: Later, she asked me who was helping and I quickly sent her my notes from last week. Unfortunately, I had not changed the dates, so Dolce went the whole week thinking she had another week.
[18:02] Monica Balut: She tried to pull something together in about an hour. If it ends up being not as organized as possible, you can blame me.
[18:02] Monica Balut: But i'm sure there are many here who have a lot to add on this topic so in typical Model's Workshop fashion, we can help each other out.
[18:02] Monica Balut: I can't be much of a help. As i said last week, I've never, ever, done store modeling. It' not that i don't think it's important. It just doesn't fit my personality. I just can't stand around doing nothing for that long. LOL
[18:03] Monica Balut: So I'll turn this over to Dolce & company and get out of the way.
[18:03] Chickie Ashbourne: (((((((APPLAUSE)))))))
[18:03] Garrett Ceriano: Hello Risa
[18:03] Caffinelover Selona: love that shirt Monica edit to see where you got it from
[18:03] Pepper Aura: APPLAUSE!!!!
[18:03] Risa Bright: Hi Garrett
[18:03] Xenobia Foxclaw: \o/APPLAUSE\o/
[18:03] Monica Balut: I gues that's Dolce, Bearly & Docseree
[18:03] Perla Rae: Sorry guys
[18:03] Caffinelover Selona: APPLAUSE!!!
[18:03] Caffinelover Selona: Applause!!
[18:03] Myown Destiny: asmiles!!!
[18:03] Heydon Milter: (¸.•*´ ♥ `*•.¸)`*•.¸ Applause ¸.•*(¸.•*´ ♥ `*•.¸)`
[18:04] Monica Balut: Give them a big welcome for pulling htis off
[18:04] Dolce Enderfield: Thank you Monica!
[18:04] Perla Rae: I was abit cnofused too
[18:04] Docseree Mistwalker: Thank you Monica
[18:04] Dolce Enderfield: Good evening everyone!
[18:04] Perla Rae: next week i will do lashes :-)
[18:04] Dolce Enderfield: It's great to see you all here, as usual, at another fabulous Models Workshop.
[18:04] Perla Rae: yayyyyyy
[18:04] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: Thank you Monica and all :}
[18:04] Mia McFarland: Hello everyone:)
[18:05] Dolce Enderfield: Tonight we are going to be discussing store modeling, which is one of the more popular modeling opportunities in SL.
[18:05] Heydon Milter: Hi Mia
[18:05] Gabe Bookmite: hello
[18:05] Dolce Enderfield: Allow me to introduce, first though, my two partners in crime for the night...Bearlyhere Quandry...
[18:06] Xenobia Foxclaw: \o/APPLAUSE\o/
[18:06] Heydon Milter: (¸.•*´ ♥ `*•.¸)`*•.¸ Applause ¸.•*(¸.•*´ ♥ `*•.¸)`
[18:06] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: thank you for the warm welcome
[18:06] Myown Destiny: beautiful bow BTW
[18:06] Dolce Enderfield: And Docseree Mistwalker...who will be heading off this disucssion first...and isn't Bearly cute? :)
[18:06] Xenobia Foxclaw: \o/APPLAUSE\o/
[18:07] Pepper Aura: APPLAUSE!!!!
[18:07] Caffinelover Selona: APPLAUSE!!!
[18:07] Caffinelover Selona: Applause!!
[18:07] Heydon Milter: *** @ <3 @ <3 @ <3 ***
[18:07] Heydon Milter: *#*#* Nice *#*#*
[18:07] Heydon Milter: *** @ <3 @ <3 @ <3 ***
[18:07] Docseree Mistwalker: thank you for the warm welcome
[18:08] Docseree Mistwalker: sorry my connection is pretty bad today
[18:08] Docseree Mistwalker: we have a supertyphoon coming
[18:09] Xenobia Foxclaw: oh, yes, good luck with that, Seree
[18:09] Heydon Milter: oh my
[18:09] Docseree Mistwalker: yeah
[18:09] Docseree Mistwalker: first let me introduce myself
[18:10] Docseree Mistwalker: Im Docseree Mistwalker the proud owner of DMG creations and E-Style Fashion Magazine
[18:10] Docseree Mistwalker: close friends call me Seree
[18:10] Docseree Mistwalker: so pls call me Seree :)
[18:10] Docseree Mistwalker: hahaha
[18:10] Docseree Mistwalker shouts: hahaha
[18:12] Docseree Mistwalker: ok thank u Dolce
[18:12] Dolce Enderfield: Our apologies, we're just confirming who is doing what. :)
[18:13] Docseree Mistwalker: and Monica for the oppurtunity to speak here
[18:13] Docseree Mistwalker: so I speak first?
[18:13] Dolce Enderfield: haha, yes. :)
[18:13] Docseree Mistwalker: ok
[18:13] Docseree Mistwalker: let me give u a short story how i started modeling
[18:14] Docseree Mistwalker: of course i started here at model's workshop
[18:14] Pepper Aura: :DD
[18:14] Docseree Mistwalker: it was thru Herra's lecture that i learned about JCNY
[18:15] Docseree Mistwalker: so Im very thankful with the workshop
[18:15] Docseree Mistwalker: I in stored model for REILA SKINS
[18:15] Docseree Mistwalker: what is In store modeling then?
[18:15] Docseree Mistwalker shouts: what is In store modeling then?
[18:16] Gabe Bookmite: Modeling in a store as a leaving breathing dolly?
[18:16] Docseree Mistwalker: In store Modeling entails modeling for a designer line inside their store
[18:16] Docseree Mistwalker: right gabe
[18:16] Docseree Mistwalker: just like live modeling
[18:17] Docseree Mistwalker: but live models are expected to be not AFK
[18:17] Docseree Mistwalker: so when but if your boss is flexible it can be allowed
[18:18] Docseree Mistwalker: the payment depends
[18:18] Docseree Mistwalker: some have a time clock
[18:18] Docseree Mistwalker: others pays by clothing
[18:18] Docseree Mistwalker: Reila Skins does both
[18:18] Caffinelover Selona: some pay both
[18:19] Docseree Mistwalker: DMG creations does both too
[18:19] Docseree Mistwalker: well you can ask Perla :)
[18:19] Docseree Mistwalker: shes one of my best in store model
[18:20] Caffinelover Selona: Applause!!
[18:20] Docseree Mistwalker: she has to leave though to pursue other endeavors
[18:21] Docseree Mistwalker: currently I have 5 Live male models and several runway models that works in store and get paid by the hour
[18:21] Perla Rae: oohhh TY
[18:21] Perla Rae: I Love modeling in Seree's store
[18:21] Perla Rae: I did not just stand around though
[18:21] Docseree Mistwalker: :)
[18:21] Perla Rae: i talked to the customers
[18:21] Monica Balut: What do in store models usually get paid?
[18:21] Perla Rae: and assistend them any way i could
[18:22] Docseree Mistwalker: a lot here have joined JCNY and Beningborough
[18:22] Docseree Mistwalker: it can be considered as instore modeling with a twist
[18:22] Perla Rae: I got a ton of Clothes from Seree and got paid
[18:22] Dolce Enderfield: Pay range can vary from L$10 an hour on up.
[18:22] Dolce Enderfield shouts: Pay range can vary from L$10 an hour on up.
[18:22] Perla Rae: sot it was a bonus
[18:23] Docseree Mistwalker: bec you have to join a contest before u get hired to model
[18:23] Caffinelover Selona: Jcny i think it was 20L or something like that hour but you can work up to as much as you want during the week
[18:23] Perla Rae: i met lots of people and made contactss..i did not just stand on a pose stand...i walked around and posed and talked too
[18:23] Docseree Mistwalker: same goes with DMG Creations
[18:23] Caffinelover Selona: some pay 45hr
[18:23] Docseree Mistwalker: no JCNY pays 10L/hr max of 12 hrs
[18:23] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: Some pay by the hour and some by like 5 minutes.
[18:24] Docseree Mistwalker: Beningborough pays 20L/hr
[18:24] Docseree Mistwalker shouts: Beningborough pays 20L/hr
[18:24] Caffinelover Selona: oh well it has been a long time since i did jcny
[18:24] Perla Rae: With the amount of clothes that DMG gives each model it averages out to good pay..and you get paid per hour..i cant remember how much it was an hour
[18:24] Docseree Mistwalker: yes it depends on the timeclock setting
[18:24] Dolce Enderfield: MLC pays L$45 for regular and top models get...like L$80 or L$85.
[18:24] Bronze Restful: what other then the 20 a hour do u get,thats not much money
[18:24] Docseree Mistwalker: lindens and clothes Monica
[18:25] Docseree Mistwalker: yes it isnt much money
[18:25] JEZZIXA Cazalet: some of us do customer service from a poste stand too
[18:25] Docseree Mistwalker: but u cant get rich modeling we all know that :)
[18:25] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: It adds up though. LIke to think of it as mad money :}
[18:25] Caffinelover Selona: my spending money
[18:25] Docseree Mistwalker: Monica once said if u want to get rich venture on something
[18:26] Docseree Mistwalker: that u can call yours
[18:26] Docseree Mistwalker: il turn over the mic to Dolce
[18:26] Docseree Mistwalker shouts: il turn over the mic to Dolce
[18:26] Monica Balut: Or go to work in RL if you want real money
[18:26] Caffinelover Selona: nods
[18:26] Dolce Enderfield: Ack, everyone run now, I'm gonna talk. :P
[18:26] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: If your paid with clothes that is a plus. With the $L you earn.
[18:27] Dolce Enderfield: Alright, let's give it up for Seree!
[18:27] Heydon Milter: (¸.•*´ ♥ `*•.¸)`*•.¸ Applause ¸.•*(¸.•*´ ♥ `*•.¸)`
[18:27] Monica Balut: How many of the stores pay in clothes too?
[18:27] Caffinelover Selona: Applause!!
[18:27] Pepper Aura: APPLAUSE!!!!
[18:27] Maureen Gabardini: ***** APPPPPPPLLLLAAAUUUSSSSEEEEEEE***********
[18:27] JEZZIXA Cazalet: Applause!
[18:27] Docseree Mistwalker: thank you
[18:27] JEZZIXA Cazalet: All I have worked in
[18:28] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: Let me introduce myself quickly :}
[18:28] Bearlyhere Quandry: 10 I'm Bearlyhere Quandry,you can call me Bear if your would like. I've worked as a pose stand model and Model Coordinator for Elle's Victorian Fashion.
[18:28] Docseree Mistwalker: DMG pays in clothes and lindens Reila store too but I guess Reila is closed for modeling already
[18:28] Docseree Mistwalker: sorry chat lag
[18:28] Dolce Enderfield: :)
[18:28] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: I'm Bearlyhere Quandry,you can call me Bear if your would like. I've worked as a pose stand model and Model Coordinator for Elle's Victorian Fashion.
[18:29] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: Sorry
[18:29] Dolce Enderfield: Yeah, you should be! (no idea why though...)
[18:29] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: I work for Exclusiva at this time.
[18:29] Garrett Ceriano: oooo
[18:30] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: We make 40L per hour plus all new releases.
[18:31] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: At Elle's we could go AKF often.
[18:32] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: At Elculsiva no AFK
[18:32] Dolce Enderfield: Yay, thank you Bearly!
[18:32] Dolce Enderfield shouts: Yay, thank you Bearly!
[18:32] Docseree Mistwalker: /app
[18:32] Xenobia Foxclaw: \o/APPLAUSE\o/
[18:33] Heydon Milter: *** @ <3 @ <3 @ <3 ***
[18:33] Heydon Milter: *#*#* Nice *#*#*
[18:33] Heydon Milter: *** @ <3 @ <3 @ <3 ***
[18:33] Docseree Mistwalker: APPLAUSE
[18:33] Dolce Enderfield: Alright, so most of you know me...
[18:33] Dolce Enderfield shouts: Alright, so most of you know me...
[18:33] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: My pleasure :}
[18:33] Dolce Enderfield: I'm Dolce Enderfield...CEO of DEJAVOGUE and also the general manager at Mohna Lisa Couture.
[18:34] Dolce Enderfield: Most of you also know I'm NOT normally a model...I just manage them and all that sort of fun stuff.
[18:34] Monica Balut: Is that like herding cats?
[18:34] Myown Destiny: :)
[18:34] Dolce Enderfield: I have modeled, as a mannequin in the past...last year, for Kastle Rock Couture, before the designer decided to not have models in the store (not sure if I want to boast about that.... o.O )
[18:35] Pepper Aura: hehehe
[18:35] Dolce Enderfield: Hahaha, well, because most of the people here tonight are models, I won't say yes or no to that, Monica.
[18:35] Dolce Enderfield: I want to live past today.
[18:35] Dolce Enderfield: So Seree talked to you a bit about being a store model and a few of the perks and rules...
[18:35] Dolce Enderfield shouts: So Seree talked to you a bit about being a store model and a few of the perks and rules...
[18:35] Docseree Mistwalker: :)
[18:36] Dolce Enderfield: Now I'll further elaborate on that.
[18:36] Dolce Enderfield: There are, in general, 3 types of store modeling positions.
[18:36] Dolce Enderfield: The first one, and the easiest one, in my opinion...and great for newer models wanting to get a feel of the atmosphere and such, is mannequin modeling.
[18:37] Dolce Enderfield: It's simple in the fact that you put on the clothes you are going to model, do some appropriate styling, and hop on a pose stand.
[18:37] Docseree Mistwalker: yeah sorry forgot to mention that I modeled as mannequin for Sizzle fashion poses... sorry i need to give Lorra Undercroft some credit:)
[18:38] Dolce Enderfield: Mannequins, as the term says, means you do not interact with the customers..
[18:38] Heydon Milter: ㋡
[18:38] Heydon Milter: I have too Seree.
[18:38] Monica Balut: Is that the type where you could go AFK?
[18:38] Bronze Restful: everyone seems to
[18:38] Dolce Enderfield: You are basically a doll there to model the clothes or jewelry...whatever it is you are there to model.
[18:38] Dolce Enderfield: It is also the job where you can yes, go AFK.
[18:38] Dolce Enderfield shouts: It is also the job where you can yes, go AFK.
[18:39] Docseree Mistwalker: true
[18:39] Monica Balut: mmm could do that while I'm sleeping
[18:39] Dolce Enderfield: A lot of people do that, Monica.
[18:39] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: Many do or when they are at RL work.
[18:39] Bronze Restful: anyone can just sit on a pose and walk away
[18:39] Monica Balut: Interesting
[18:40] Docseree Mistwalker: or sleep in store and earn
[18:40] Dolce Enderfield: Depending on where you work, mannequin modeling generally pays less than live modeling, because of the simplicity and also no work involved.
[18:40] Monica Balut: Good way to earn some easy money
[18:40] Caffinelover Selona: not were i do it at, because a blue box pops up for you to push the colors
[18:40] Dolce Enderfield: The next and more popular type of store modeling is Live Modeling.
[18:40] Caffinelover Selona: so you can't be AFK for long
[18:40] Heydon Milter: just dont get caught
[18:40] Dolce Enderfield: Live modeling means you generally prepare for it the same as being a mannequin, but you do not go afk and you do interact with the guests in the store.
[18:41] Dolce Enderfield: Your duties as a live model can be as simple as greeting guests when they enter the store...and that's it...to full blown customer service as well.
[18:41] Docseree Mistwalker: nods
[18:42] Dolce Enderfield: If you are interested in being a live model, I personally recommend being proficient not only in modeling, but also customer service...have good people skills.
[18:42] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: Caffine just depends on what the store owners want from their models.
[18:42] Docseree Mistwalker: yes you have to know where the stuffs are and the new releases
[18:42] Maureen Gabardini: sorry guys gotta go...business
[18:42] Docseree Mistwalker: memorize them
[18:42] Maureen Gabardini: Bye all
[18:43] Docseree Mistwalker: bye Mau
[18:43] Monica Balut: So here, you have to know your product
[18:43] Dolce Enderfield: You also need to be on top of your 'game'....making sure you are greeting every single person that walks in. Depending on where you work, your boss may be picky about little details or not.
[18:43] Dolce Enderfield: Yes...
[18:43] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: Bye Mau
[18:43] Dolce Enderfield: Now, I'll kind of do an overview of what I do with my models at MLC and stuff before we open the floor for questions...
[18:44] Dolce Enderfield: Mohna is very picky about her models and their looks, as any designer really should be.
[18:44] Dolce Enderfield shouts: Mohna is very picky about her models and their looks, as any designer really should be.
[18:44] Docseree Mistwalker: true
[18:44] Dolce Enderfield: It is up to me to hire, train and fire models as I see fit.
[18:44] Dolce Enderfield: Typically, when I bring on a "new" model to MLC....
[18:45] Dolce Enderfield: I give them a thorough orientation.
[18:45] Dolce Enderfield: I run them through operating the time clock, knowing where my pager is...showing them the best sellers in the store...how to sync the model bots...how to use the stands...and general rules/expectations.
[18:46] Dolce Enderfield: They all can work up to 10 hours a week each.
[18:46] Dolce Enderfield: In 2 hour shifts a day.
[18:47] Dolce Enderfield: Models at MLC get paid L$45 starting out and depending on their time each week, they get one or two of the latest releases.
[18:47] Dolce Enderfield: We're also working on giving out a free outfit each month.
[18:47] Dolce Enderfield: We also have top models...and those are the ones that have worked at MLC for a minimum of 3 months and have proven to be reliable, good with customers, etc.
[18:48] Dolce Enderfield: Chickie Ashbourne, who is here with us tonight I believe...was just promoted not too long ago.
[18:48] Dolce Enderfield: The top models get selected first for photo shoots, runways, etc and get all new releases and a pay increase during their store modeling.
[18:48] Dolce Enderfield: But, that is just MLC.
[18:49] Dolce Enderfield: I cannot honestly speak about other stores and their practices, because I don't work there..
[18:49] Dolce Enderfield: But hopefully that gives you a bit more of an idea on store modeling.
[18:49] Dolce Enderfield: And the other category of store modeling, right quick, is being general customer service reps...
[18:50] Docseree Mistwalker: can i add something DOlce?
[18:50] Dolce Enderfield: You may or may not be a model, but you are generally wearing the clothes of that store and doing everything a model would and more.
[18:50] Dolce Enderfield: Of course, I am done. :)
[18:50] Docseree Mistwalker: I am the opposite of Mohna I am very flexible and Id rather have a new model than a veteran one.. because new models have the guts to stay at my runway and old models lacks time.
[18:50] Docseree Mistwalker: I had Glitter, Kat, Valeria, etc but all of them earns only 1- 5 L$ so you see they stay very short on the runway , but I love them all.
[18:50] Docseree Mistwalker: I need people in store to wear the product. New models are dedicated and persevering but old models are indespensable they give my store prestige if u know what i mean.
[18:50] Dolce Enderfield nods.
[18:51] Dolce Enderfield nods.
[18:51] Docseree Mistwalker: thats all :)
[18:51] Docseree Mistwalker shouts: thats all :)
[18:52] Dolce Enderfield: Ok...with alllll that being said, let's go ahead and open the floor to questions for about 5-10 minutes.
[18:52] Monica Balut: So besides the money and clothes you get to keep, why else would someone want to do this type of work?
[18:52] Docseree Mistwalker: :)
[18:52] Docseree Mistwalker shouts: :)
[18:52] Bronze Restful: for the experience
[18:53] Risa Bright: To get things you may not be able to afford otherwise
[18:53] Bronze Restful: to learn
[18:53] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: Meeting people.
[18:53] Docseree Mistwalker: residents would rather earn as a model having a prestige attached to it rather than do camping chairs
[18:53] Dolce Enderfield: I don't do it. Mohna won't let me model in-store...but I do anyways...not actual modeling, but when it's slow, I'll go to the store and spin with the model working and keep them company.
[18:53] Myown Destiny: Can you please tell me how is the best way to apply for one of these positions?
[18:53] Dolce Enderfield: The best way...
[18:54] Dolce Enderfield: Is to look up the designers profile...and read it thoroughly..
[18:54] Monica Balut: I'm told that nany pple do this as a stepping stone to other modeling jobs
[18:54] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: Helping costumers :}
[18:54] Docseree Mistwalker: true
[18:54] Dolce Enderfield: Most designers will have some sort of information in their profile...either in the about me or picks
[18:54] Myown Destiny: TY :)
[18:54] Dolce Enderfield: On applying for work at their store or who to contact.
[18:54] Docseree Mistwalker: yes you have to approach the right persons
[18:54] Caffinelover Selona: i do it because the owner of the store is going to have her models on the blogs, and maybe print
[18:54] Monica Balut: You could look up the want ads in search
[18:55] Docseree Mistwalker: the best way is to get in touch with fashion groups that sends out notices
[18:55] Monica Balut: I think Herra said she did that when she started
[18:55] Caffinelover Selona: true Seree
[18:55] Docseree Mistwalker: mhmmm
[18:55] Dolce Enderfield: ALWAYS make sure you try to contact the right person. If no one is listed as a contact for that designer or no info is given on modeling in the store...first, make sure they have models there, and then send a short, polite notecard to the designer asking how to go about applying for a modeling position if available.
[18:55] Docseree Mistwalker: chat lag again
[18:55] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: Notices often go our through model groups also.
[18:56] Docseree Mistwalker: yes
[18:56] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: Looking for store models.
[18:56] Myown Destiny: this is so very helpful!!
[18:56] Dolce Enderfield: Yes, keep yourself updated in the modeling groups.
[18:56] Meisha Verstandig: if anyone wants to try it crave is advertising for models
[18:56] Monica Balut: Remember to put that experience in your resume
[18:56] Dolce Enderfield: Speaking from my experience working with a designer and knowing what they go through....
[18:57] Monica Balut: good point Dolce
[18:57] Dolce Enderfield: If you are contacting the designer for info on modeling...make sure its in a notecard, make sure your message is easy to understand, even for those that don't speak great English...
[18:57] Docseree Mistwalker: if you want to instore model for me you have to join my contest.. for males I hire directly but currently we are filled up for females they have to be a monthly finalist of DMG Creative look of the month to have a 1 month store modeling contract
[18:57] Dolce Enderfield: Keep it short...include your full name at the end...do NOT send a resume or photos, etc over.
[18:58] Dolce Enderfield: Otherwise, your notecard will possibly get tossed away with the 20+ other notecards that a designer can receive a day.
[18:59] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: Stores models are like families, much like and agency you may belong to :}
[18:59] Docseree Mistwalker: If you want to in store model for DMG Creations I can send you the NC on how to apply.. you need to become a finalist in DMG CREATIVE LOOK OF THE MONTH CONTEST To win a one month instore modeling contract
[18:59] Docseree Mistwalker shouts: If you want to in store model for DMG Creations I can send you the NC on how to apply.. you need to become a finalist in DMG CREATIVE LOOK OF THE MONTH CONTEST To win a one month instore modeling contract
[18:59] Dolce Enderfield nods.
[18:59] Monica Balut: And some pple work themselves up to being store managers.
[18:59] Caffinelover Selona: As i have seen when agency have a fashion show one model or two from the store have them walking the unway wit hthe gency that they hired to do their sow
[18:59] Docseree Mistwalker: yes true the most dedicated
[18:59] Caffinelover Selona whispers: show
[19:00] Dolce Enderfield: I first met Mohna in April, met her in store in June...did a chicken dance around one of her store bots the same night...
[19:00] Dolce Enderfield: And she still hired me.
[19:00] Monica Balut: Some stores do their own runway shows. Do the store models have a chance at that?
[19:00] Xenobia Foxclaw: LOL
[19:00] Docseree Mistwalker: yes
[19:01] Dolce Enderfield: But it was originally for model outsourcing, then I started doing marketing and customer service more on my own and now...I get paid very well to do it all.
[19:01] Docseree Mistwalker: they are the first on the list before casting is sent out
[19:01] Bearlyhere Quandry shouts: Yes many will choose from their store models first.
[19:01] Myown Destiny: I do please!
[19:01] Monica Balut: So this is an opportunity to get runway work
[19:01] Garrett Ceriano: Can anyone think of any stores that use Male Live Models? I can't at the moment...
[19:01] Docseree Mistwalker: I wanted to acknowledge one of my precious writers XENOBIA who sits quietly
[19:01] Dolce Enderfield: Yes, store models ...at least ours, are used in runway. In fact, we recently pulled out of an agency that was going to do our Fall show because they wouldn't let our store models in the show.
[19:02] Xenobia Foxclaw: Thank you, Seree
[19:02] Heydon Milter: JCNY. Mesh Carter has been a live model there forever.
[19:02] Docseree Mistwalker: DMG Creations has live male models
[19:02] Dolce Enderfield: Garrett, Mohna Lisa Couture needs male models.
[19:02] Dolce Enderfield shouts: Garrett, Mohna Lisa Couture needs male models.
[19:02] Caffinelover Selona: yes he has Heydon
[19:02] Heydon Milter: lol
[19:02] Garrett Ceriano: Awesome
[19:02] Dolce Enderfield: And to work at MLC...you don't have to join a contest, but you have to be in DEJAVOGUE, generally.
[19:02] Docseree Mistwalker: We have Mesh Carter, Barney Helendale, ChristianDavid so maybe u want to apply too :)
[19:03] Dolce Enderfield: As all of our models now come from there.
[19:03] Garrett Ceriano: I see
[19:03] Dolce Enderfield: Are there any other questions before we return the floor to Monica?
[19:03] Heydon Milter: I want to ask Seree a question.
[19:03] Blossoms Sweetwater: good for you Garrett =)
[19:04] Docseree Mistwalker: :)
[19:04] Garrett Ceriano: what happened? lol
[19:04] Caffinelover Selona: Hi Blossoms
[19:04] Dolce Enderfield: haha Garrett.
[19:04] Heydon Milter: From your pespective, Seree what impresses you more, runway experience or contest wins?
[19:04] Docseree Mistwalker: aside from doing runway all my models get to be in my magazine too :)
[19:04] Caffinelover Selona: good question heydon
[19:05] Pepper Aura: Can i get the contest notecard too please?
[19:06] Dolce Enderfield: Also, I'll throw out a bit of spam...Mohna Lisa Couture is looking for the next Ms. MLC 2011....grand prize winner can walk away with L$40,000 and all new releases for the year you reign. More info available through me or picking up the NC in the store. :P
[19:07] Dolce Enderfield: I think..judging by the silence here...
[19:07] Dolce Enderfield: That we will go ahead and turn the floor back over to Monica.
[19:07] Xenobia Foxclaw: \o/APPLAUSE\o/
[19:07] Pepper Aura: APPLAUSE!!!!
[19:07] Xenobia Foxclaw: Nice presentations, ladies
[19:07] Caffinelover Selona: Applause!!
[19:07] Myown Destiny: applause!!
[19:07] Xenobia Foxclaw: \o/APPLAUSE\o/
[19:07] Heydon Milter: *** @ <3 @ <3 @ <3 ***
[19:07] Heydon Milter: *#*#* Nice *#*#*
[19:07] Heydon Milter: *** @ <3 @ <3 @ <3 ***
[19:07] Monica Balut: Thanks folks. You did a great job of pulling this together at the last minute.
[19:07] JEZZIXA Cazalet: thank you all :)
[19:07] Xenobia Foxclaw: \o/APPLAUSE\o/
[19:07] Monica Balut: Remember next week, Perla Rae will lead us in a discussion of those darn lashes that give us all so many headaches. As a side note, time pemitting, we may get into other aspects of prim adjustment.
[19:07] Monica Balut: Hope you can all make it. And make sure to come with your ideas to share. And, I understand that Perla plans to put you all to work. LOL
[19:08] Xenobia Foxclaw: LOL
[19:08] Bronze Restful: applause !!!!
[19:08] Dolce Enderfield: Uh oh.
[19:08] Dolce Enderfield shouts: Uh oh. Pepper Aura: yay
[19:08] Monica Balut: See you all later.
[19:08] Meisha Verstandig: ty monica bye bye for now everyone
[19:08] Monica Balut: Thanks for coming everyone

I MISS MODELING

I have for quite sometime stopped modeling, like for almost a year now, my last modeling gig was with JCNY Collection. When I started my own store and magazine I barely have the time to do shows, join contest and do photoshoots. I have to take care of my business and my own models. It was such a lovely experience to be able to face the camera again thanks to the oppurtunity given to me by Linden home neighbor HOMENS PINELLI who happens to be an RL Photographer. It was kind of Homen to greet me first otherwise I would miss up on a chance to meet this kind hearted man. He showed me some of his RL works, I particularly love the Sunday Morning Shower bec like Homens said the mix of color was amazing. I also love the Golden Illusion, Sacrifice and Bridge to Limbo. He is a budding SL Photographer so watch out for him.

Of course i let him take pics of me...so when he gets famous at least im one of his first few subjects. Thanks Homens and nice meeting you.

Here are his shots, un edited, un photoshopped and on the spot...

THE REASONS WHY I HAVENT BLOG FOR QUITE SOMETIME

My latest modeling gig..NAUGHTY Crowe to have sent an IM looking for 4 models with urban chic look, and nice tan its just a matter of seconds...and i wont miss an oppurtunity like this...I IMed Crowe and gave her a headshot..woot I was TPed and the pic above is the result..Nice shot indeed this is for her new BISH WEAR LINE...watch out for the BISH WEAR's complete line in E-STYLE's Feb Issue


The reason why I havent blog for so long is my own magazine which i willingly graced the cover for the Launching Issue since there is no winner yet for the cover model of the month..
Picture was taken by a veteran photographer and a lovely friend MHIK EIREN..magazine layout for that issue is also done by Mhik!!! Love yah Mhik "PROUD to be PINOY"


A good and sweet friend RicoRacer Flux sent this invite to me from Maniera..PETA photo contest for a cause...Im so glad I joined it and was a finalist...Photo was taken by PASCAL SCHNYDER of PS PHOTOGRAPHY..Thanks Rico for this oppurtunity..


My First Boss Bella Scott chose me to grace the November Issue of PASSION FOR FASHION MAGAZINE...so DMA Models all eyes and ears when bella sends out notices...sometimes u get oppurtunities on instant announcements...

CLASSIC WITH STYLE: Ms. CALENDAR SEPT'09 1st Runner up

I submitted this picture to Steve101 McCullough owner of CWS as entry for Ms. Calendar Auction. It was my first time to enter. I was inspired by the advises of Suzanne Xeltentat who won Ms. August and Ms.Ghost Trefoil who won Ms. May.

In auctions its a matter of timing..putting up votes in the last minute. It was Angelica Lunascea who was leading at 10000L$ votes. I put up 15000L$ votes we are far ahead other contestants. Arica Kaestner was then trailing at 13000L$ votes. Whe Arica went on to 17000L$ i put on a 20000L$ and Angelica went up to 17,000L$.

In the last five minutes. I was about to secure my place at 25,000L$ when I crashed. When I logged back in local chat displayed " STOP voting is over!" and i was OMG!!

I checked on the votes Angelica was at 17700L$ and Arica was over 20000L$. Obviously I was stucked at 20kL$. I ended up at 2nd Place.

Congrats Arica!!Anyway its her birthday..she deserve to be Ms. September. If only Arica told me her intentions I wouldve saved my lindens for Ms. October(lol). Better Luck next time.

Being a JCNY Showcase Model

Now I can say that being a JCNY Model completes my career as an SL model. Thank you for this opputunity from Ms. JD Hansen. I would like to thank the best runway managers..Sparkie, Hemoine and Cheriese.and the lots of friends i gained at JCNY. It was a wonderful experience to be one of the wildcard models and joined modelfest show on Sept 6..first time i didnt crash during a show..what a wonderful feeling...

Especially thanking Tia, Sweetest, Jenie,Jami, Aerion,Rico,Alex, Xen, Cel,Dis,Noa..oh who else I forgot? I can never forget our talks..and remember all the stories we heard in the runway, Amy's sad story, Director's 30,000 JCNY gift to her women, and lots of love stories esp..the engagement rings...and the one i cant forget was that of a man who stripped infront of us and wearing a rainbow/purple underpants...woot who got ejected by Hermi lol..

I will miss you guys..hope I will make it next week.

2nd Runner Up- SL's Next Top Model Challenge( Season 1)

I was waiting for this big day! Im pruod to have made it to the final 3. From 2o contestants and 2 rounds of prefinals finally its the big day we were all been waiting.

I was so excited to meet the Designers of the outfit I am going to wear. I received an IM from Damien Silverweb the owner/ designer of Serrate Clothing but our schedules have not met. I have met with Kimberly Flagon the owner/designer of KIM Designs. KIM has given me 4 lovely outfits and Damien has given me one. We suppose to wear 5 outfits on the finale interchangeably with the two other models.

I then went to a shoe store to match shoes and hair and after MIX and MATCH. I have finally settled to the looks that I want. Put it them in a folder together and then practice changing them in the runway.

Sunday August 30, 4pm SLT I was early at the venue...I walked the runway hoping not to fall. then went to the dressing room to change outfit..

5 minutes before 6pm, other contestants were not yet in..but they came..when the curtain opened we were on our pose stand...then I crashed...when I logged back in...I rezz and cant move...OMG this is the worst thing that could ever happen to me...

when I have finally rezzed...everybody was calling out my name...so I walked the runway. And after that changed to outfit number 2...clothes did not rezz on my screen..I never came out.. but Tiffo told me I looked ok so I went and walk. I fell off the stage because of the lag...on my way back..I crashed in the middle of the runway.

I relogged..changed to outfit number 3..and when I came out...OMG people shouted you're grey!!

and I said" this makes me wanna cry.." people threw me IM advising me to go into appearance or do rebake...I did all of it but to no avail.

Tex who was out there in the audience never gave up on me when I was about to give up on myself he continued cheering. Told myself I need to finish this contest no matter what.

I put on outfit number 4 and some people still see me as grey..I pity myself that I cant even show the designs of the clothes Im wearing. Im so sorry to the designers who made the clothes..I then received an IM from Damien who told me not to go out with his outfit if Im grey...so when I was on the spotlight I went back rezzed go into appearance and rebaked. Damiens outfit rezzed..people shouted " Seree Rocks!!" that boosted my morale and put my confidence back..two total strangers Richie Popstar and Conan Troll sent encouraging IMs and I cant forget that.

Deep in my heart I knew I wont win with all the things that happened..DJ Dione told me I never made the cut....Tex was furious that I was judged because of my connection but he was there to give comfort and never left my side. DJ Dione said as a model I need to fight lag and come out as one piece. I realized that was what I have been doing since the very start of the show.. I came out on stage and walked even if i dont see the runway.. I crashed several times during the show..somethings beyond my control.."who says being a model is easy?" I heard Damien said in the crowd...He is right..being a model doesnt only entail having nice look, beautiful outfits and polished skills but also having the right specs in your computer and a pretty good connection.

I admire Tiffo for offering to walk me in her computer and Hannah for such encouraging remarks. I thank Kimberly Flagon for understanding and Damien Silverweb for being patient..and of course Tex Gurbux for bringing out the best in me.

Showing you the outfits on me only if I wasnt seen as grey( smiles)....

Pic #1 is outfit # 5: Serrate Clothing Undying Torn Shirt and Vendetta Shorts with belt, Gritty Kitty Hat hair brown and B! Fashion Shoes Jeans

Pic #2 is outfit# 4: KIM design Bellaleta dress, shoes B! Fashion Zebra, hair ETD Wynn in Tawny

Pic #3 is outfit # 3: KIM design Minidress Frost, shoes B&G woman Melody in Camel, hair Gritty Kitty Gheto Brown

Pic #4 is outfit #2: KIM design Acropa Dress, shoes B! Fashion Leopard, hair RAC Raven

Pic #5 is outfit #1: KIM design bodysuit in Red, shoes B! Fashion Piccolo, hair Sunny Black

all accesories from JCNY.

SL's NEXT TOP MODEL CHALLENGE ROUND 2: I made it to the top 3

AUG 23,2009 Sunday 6pm SLT...As usual Im nervous for tonight is the second elimination round for SL's Next Top Model Challenge..We started out as 12 from 20 who auditioned..we were narrowed down to 6 after the first elimination and tonight we will be narrowed down to half i guess..

I came early.. I saw Ms.Tiffo and she directed me to step on the blue model stand in the stage where my name is. My heart wants to jump out of my chest as I stood there trying to get a nice spot.. with all this people watching me. As time drew closer to 6pm the sim gets full..after a lovely dance number from Ms. Kitty we were instructed:

The challenge:

"Each one of you will depict a dead celebrity. You are given 5 minutes to go backstage and change: Docseree you will imitate Marilyn Monroe, Carmilla you will imitate Anna Nicole Smith, Christian you will imitate Elvis Presley and so on..."

I immediately went back stage for I was the first to do the runway.. Its a good thing I got marilyn outfit in White and Red in my inventory..it turned out that we were all wearing white.

It was nice being chosen to be in the final 3. Im both nervous and excited on the Final Round.

FINAL 3:

1. Docseree Mistwalker

2. Carmilla Skytower

3. ChristianDavid1 Destiny

BENINGBOROUGH MODEL AWARDS AUG/SEPT Week 2 ENTRY

OUTFIT #1 CLEO in Turquoise, Shoes Fantasia by B! Fashion

PHOTOGRAPHER: Seree

OUTFIT #2 CROC in RED, Shoes by Sunmade Fashion

PHOTOGRAOHER: Dominic Caiben

WEEK 2 MODELS WILL SHORTLY BE SENT AN INVITE TO THE MODEL GROUP AND RUNWAY RULES, PLEASE READ!!!CONGRATS LADIES , SEE U ON THE RUNWAY!!!
WEEK 2 MODELS
1 LITYA BARBOSA

2. HAIDYN INGLEWOOD

3. LOVE FIERTZ

4. DIANE HANDSCHUH

5. QUEENBRAT BRACKEN

6. PUHI ROTARU

7. ISABELLE MAVENDORF

8. KATHERINE COMET

9. LILLI NURMI

10, BIRD SOLO

11. BRONWEN JEWELL

12. ULTRAVIOLET DESTINY

13. NADYA METALUNA

14. SAZZY OH

15. CINDYS TATHAM

16. ZOEY NEUTRON

17. SCARLETTE OSTERHAM

18. TAYRA DAGOSTINO

19. LEESA DONNER

20. JOVIAL JEWELL

21. MARIENNA CORTES

22. IDA BOOMHAUER

23. DOCSEREE MISTWALKER

24. DIANA DARKFOLD

25. SAFFIRE JAXXON

ANROL'S COLLECTION

Anrol Anthony Classic with style CEO started her own collection of gowns.

This design im wearing is the white version. It comes in 3 colors, Black, gold and white.

First photograph by : DOMINIC CAIBEN

2nd photograph by: SEREE

BENINGBOROUGH MODEL AWARDS AUGUST/SEPT ENTRY

Theme: Fashion Thru Time

OUTFIT: BB Denarra

PHTOGRAPHER: Pascal Schnyder

CONGRATS TO THE LADIES PICKED FOR WEEK 1 OF THE BENINGBOROUGH MODEL AWARDS. LIST OF WEEK 1 RUNWAY MODELS ATTACHED- THESE MODELS ARE NOW PRE-FINALISTS FOR RUNWAY MODEL OF THE MONTH!!!!CHOSEN MODELS WILL SHORTLY RECEIVE AN INVITE TO THE MODEL GROUP AND SENT RUNWAY RULES. WILL ALL MODELS PLEASE READ THE NEW RUNWAY RULES, IT ALSO TELLS U WHAT IM LOOKING FOR IN A RUNWAY MODEL OF THE MONTH!!!CONGRATS TO YOU ALL AND SEE U ON THE RUNWAY!!HUGS BLISS XX

WEEK 1 MODELS

1. LOVE FIERTZE *

2. LITYA BARBOSA *

3. YARA BABENCO *

4. ARION VELLA *

5. CORTNEY PRIETO *

6. LUANE DEMONGE *

7. QUEENBRAT BRAKEN *

8. KATHERINE COMET *

9. KEIRA SOULSTAR *

10. IDA BOOMHAUER *

11. REN JAVELIN *

12. ANITA CLAVENN *

13. ULTRAVIOLET DESTINY *

14. BRONWEN JEWELL *

15. JOVIAL JEWELL *

16. HAIDYN INGLEWOOD *

17. MIYABI KIRAX *

18. DIANA DARKFOLD *

19. DIANE HANDSCHUH *

20. PUHI ROTARU *

21. DOCSEREE MISTWALKER *

22. JENNI EROS *

23. CINDYS TATHAM *

24. SAFFIRE JAXXON *

25. ISABELLA WIKIFOO *

26. MARIENNA CORTES *

HOT BEACH BODY

I recently entered Classic with Style: Hot Beach Body competition.

This photo was taken at Dunevegan Beach site. im wearing a two pc swimwear by Virtual Attire.

CLASSIC W/ STYLE: BEACH OUTFIT

I love the beach...Just laying on my beach towel getting a nice tan.

For tonight's styling event I am wearing:

Sex on the Beach two-pc swimwear with white wrap around from VIRTUAL ATTIRE

White pumps from Sunmade Fashion

Beach Hat Lisette in RED from ELEGANCE HATS

Beach BAg Straw in Red from IBIZARRE

Sunglass: NOIR Lolita in Red from Karnival Tattoo

Accessories from JCNY

SKIN: JEnnifer 3 from REDGRAVE

Shape: Fleur Vivant

Hair: KIN Designs Padme beach hair

CLASSIC W/ STYLE: Summer Outfit

When I think of Summer I think of the beach….swimming, walking along the shore or just laying in the sand reading my favorite magazine while having some nice tan....It can be strolling in the park and doing some nice shopping...for whatever summer means to each and everyone of us.

For tonight’s event I decided to wear this:

-Strapless white top by Designer Sunnygirl Whitfield of SUNMADE Fashion

-Brown paisley shorts and Pearl necklace also from SUNMADE Fashion

-Suede Boho Sandals by Sayo Toshi

-Sunglass: Noir in Brown from Karnival Tattoo

-A straw beach hat from ELEGANCE HATS

-A straw beach bag with beach towel and Magazine from IBIZARRE

-Skin: Jennifer Redgrave #3

-Hair: ETD Torwen in Tawny

Come on join me and let us enjoy the sun!! Don’t forget ur shades and ur Suntan lotion

SL's NEXT TOP MODEL CHALLENGE: I made it through the first elimination round

I came early at the venue coz im afraid to miss the first elimination round in the SL's Next Top Model Challenge where I am a finalist.

I was so paranoid...I asked Ms. Tiffo if i have to make a notecard of what I am wearing and she said no.

After a mesmerizing number from Ms. Kitty Ms. Tiffo announced the challenge:

" Its a casual theme, there is a freebie box backstage and you have to dress up depending on what we will find in the box..you have 10 minutes"

Mind you it wasnt easy...all 12 contestants went backstage at the same time...we fought the lag..dress took time to rezz and I crashed 2x...lol"

What u see in the pic are all freebie items:

black camisole vest,

black shorts with white belt

and the black stiletto(which i used to have when I was a newbie). I never had the time to rummage thru all the items in the box and get the first item that I think would fit any jacket.

Ms. Tiffo allowed us to wear something else if we can so I decided to put this White Panarema Jacket by KIM Designs one of our sponsors as a sign of gratitude for sponsoring this kind of competition. I add a touch of jewelry from JCNY and hair from ETD.

When my name was called down to sit, I felt relieved..whew. But I felt so sad because it was my friend Callista Ella who was eliminated..but Cali accepted the defeat with charm and grace.

I would like to thank all four judges: Mr. Aust, Ms. Kitty, Ms. Des and Ms. Tiffo for choosing me to remain..I hope to make it through the end.

Lucky to have a shot with the judges during a dance party after the announcement.

I TOOK MY CHANCES IN THE JCNY MODEL'FEST for AUGUST

It was helpful to have attended the MODELS WORKSHOP organized ny Monica Balut and conducted by Herradura Baar. I have learned a lot on how to increase my chances to be recognized as a model. If it wasnt for that lecture of Ms. Baar I wouldnt have known of the JCNY Model'fest. I have been a member of the JCNY Collection Group but never attempted to join because just reading their ENTRY CARD INFO was already too tiring...but as what I have learned in the lecture...you need a lot of patience to get your way through.

Ms. Baar sent notecards and I religiously read it...next I tped to Farrah Island. Get the noobie box and bought my birthstone necklace..then fellow model Lyrica Destiny told me where to find the photostudio...on my way out I met JCNY Runway Managaer Ms. Hemoine Mocha who helped me find the logo wall. Unfortunately, my photographer Pascal Schnyder was on vacation so I have to gamble with my own shots I hope Ms. JD HANSEN would consider my application.

The photos above were all taken at the JCNY LOGO WALL.

Outfit #1:

Sunmade Fashion white strapless top

Paisley Brown flowery pants also from Sunmade Fashion

Suede Boho Pumps with toes by Sayo Toshi

Skin: Jennifer Redgrave 3

Shape: Fleur Vivant modified by me

Hair: ETD Wynn in tawny

Earrings: JCNY-MODEA Hyper Gems

Necklace: JCNY- TAurus Birthstone

Outfit #2:

Bliss Beningborough Cleo Jumpsuit in Coral

shoes/shape/skin/accessories as above

I WAS CHOSEN AS CHAUD CAUSTEN's CATALOG MODEL

I came in late...Bella's notice came in while I was offline and when I came on I was 15 minutes late. Designer Chaud Causten was about to announce the lucky models... I thought I never had a chance.. I do came in all dressed up.. outfit from SunMade Fashion..Hair from ETD to impress the Designer but I thought it was all for naught...

Chaud spoke: " for those who will not be chosen please dont feel bad.....My new catalog models for my new releases would be..."

1. Aaryah Blackheart

2. Docseree Mistwalker

3. Heyah Oh

4. Jasminelee LEmon

5. Jen Tafler

YEY! came my response...Im glad I was considered even if I was late..I just came from a styling event..

then next came in the photoshoot...it took us almost an hour to finish the 5 girls. Posted is my catalog page.

A beautiful look for a sophisticated lady who wants to let everyone know she is smart and sophisticated and can have a blast while doing it. The top is a blue v-neck tee with a flowery pattern caressing the left side of the shirt. With it, includes a matching pair of blue pants

Thanks Bella and Chaud..more power!

A BLESSED WEEK

This was indeed a very blessed week for me.

Monday Aug 10'09- I luckily qualified to audition in the SL's Next Top Model Competition..I saw my friend Celina Langer. Somehow it boosts my moral having a friend out there. My name was called to walk the runway..OMG! I fell of the stage but I wont let that experience take away my chances to be in the final 10.I need to make up in the Q&A, and so a series of question came in..and we(20 of us) were sent home with hanging thoughts.

Tuesday Aug 11'09-I was preparing for a themed outfit and Classic CEO suddendly changed the theme. I panicked looking for an outfit..luckily I ended up winning 3rd place in CLASSIC WITH STYLE: KARATE THEME.Whew! Then I attended DMA Class with Model Pisey Magic. I have to excuse myself for the announcement for the Audition was sent in group notice. This was indeed my lucky day. I was chosen among the top 12 finalists.

Wednesday Aug 12'09- I attended Classic with Style: Playboy Bunny Theme. I did not win that event. After the contest. DMA Owner Bella Scott sent group notice on the selection of 5 New Chaud Causten Catalog Model and I was chosen as one of them together with Aaryah, Heyah, Jen and Jasminelee. Afterwards I attended the Model Workshop and very lucky to have met a lot of people in the fashion world. The catalog design is posted.. write up in a separate post.

Thursday Aug 13'09- I entered the JCNY Model'fest hoping that the very kind owner JD HANSEN would give me a chance...still hoping.. The entry pic is posted with the JCNY Logo. write up in a separate post.

It was a very hectic week for me..Plus I need to do my photos since my personal photographer is on vacation..hope this events in my career will continue for the better.

FROM UGLY DUCKLING TO A BEAUTIFUL SWAN

I remember the very first time I entered SL...I came to a place called Miramare....I am an AVI with a pink old fashioned dress a very big butt a frizzled hair and that which looks around everywhere you point your mouse on... there are lots of AVIs there and I can hardly move... I didnt know yet that the place is called your home SIM and I cant move because there is lag since a lot of AVI teleported to that place.

Being the friendly person that I was in RL I said hello in local chat..but nobody would seem to notice...I even approached each one of them...that time I dont know how to use camera controls yet..I dont know that you can check out the profile of a person even without approaching them..nobody responded to my hello...so I sat down in one corner and started editing my appearance..It took me 3 days to perfect the shape that I want..I stayed 3 days in Miramare..It was hard being a Newbie especially if you dont get nice treatment from older AVIs.

One day...a kind person sent me a Newbie folder with lots of freebie Landmarks. My succeeding days in SL were all spent in shopping freebie items..there are things that I want to buy but I dont have any Lindens..the thought of spending for things that I want made me stay on camping areas which helped at first but as your need grows you realize camping isnt enough to buy the things that you want.

With a new look...I joined a photo contest at DMA hoping to earn me a 1000L$, I didnt know its a voting system..and depends on the vote of your friends..and because I have very few friends and very few lindens that time I lost.

But it opened another oppurtunity for me. I was hired as DMA Supermodel but it doesnt earn me lindens just exposure. Being a supermodel requires a lot of time, patience and fashion sense. You cannot be seen around wearing freebie item which everyone elses wear. My favorite hair when I was a Newbie is the Bianca from the Changing Room it was a nice hair but everyone else have it. Its a good thing my SL and RL friend Lyra Broadway sent me a set of ETD hair to start with. Least that I know ETD is a very well known Hair Line in SL Fashion. At least I could walk around carrying a Supermodel tag above my head and not wearing a freebie hair(lol).

I started with a free modelling HUD from ZHAO II which I have learned to manipulate. The transition were not that smooth though but i can get away with it for the meantime. I frequented Sunmade Fashion because they have very nice items for Price Camps; skins,hair,boots,clothes. You can go on Midnight Mania hunt too or be member of groups that gives appreciation gifts. LionSkin gives free skin.

Lyra Broadway gave me a set of REDGRAVE skins. And I was thankful, because that time I cannot afford even a single Redgrave skin for it worth 900L$. Another friend Barbie Leotord gave me 3 Stiletto Moody shoes. I was really lucky to have loving friends.

I started using my account 2 days ago and spent 3000L$ for clothes, hair and shoes that I need for styling events. I bought a new Model HUD at VISTA worth 800L$.

I realized modelling is an investment. If you want to really succeed as a model like in any other businesses you have to invest. As a Model I have to invest in my looks, the clothes that I wear and the poses that I carry.

I have made it through by not spending and relying on what I earn in world but its not enough..the competition is tough in the fashion world..and if u want career growth you have to be at par. For those who are new..dont loose hope..there are lots of freebie items that are good you just have to know how to mix and match

Through practice and patience you'll get what you wish for.. practice in the runway makes me a better model.. and patience in rummaging Sales help me make it through for 5 months without pulling anything from my pocket..plus make more friends...you'll get by with a little help from them.

Being a Beningborough Model later on earns me lindens,

I became a model for Passion for Fashion Magazine May 2009,

I was chosen as DMA Model of the week for Your Own Style Fashion in June,2009

I was chosen as TOP 12 Finalist in SL NEW TOP MODEL COMPETITION

and just now as I write this article I won a 3rd place in Classic with Style: Karate Theme.

EVERY Linden I spent is worth it..

If you want help I have lots of transgferable items i can share which you can start up with. I would love to share it with you..just see me In-world..

TRUE this ugly duckling might have turned into a beautiful swan but her golden heart has never changed..

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LEGEND of PICTURE from ugly duckling to a beautiful swan:

#1- SL template shape, Don Trizzi Hair( brown), LorAla Skin 12/03 freebie tanks and jeans photo taken at The Pond

#2- Fleur Vivant Shape, ETD Lovely hair, LorAla Skin 12/03 Beningborough Jewel gown

photo taken at Japan Tempura

#3- Fleur Vivant Shape Modified, ETD Riley hair, Redgrave Jennifer #3 Skin, SunMade Fashion dress and Pearl Accessories photo taken at Solare

BENINGBOROUGH: RED CARPET GLAMOUR

In Celebration of the famous Designer's New Store opening at Saint LLC-House of Beningborough, Bliss offered an eye opening price of 50,000L$ for this months Model Awards winner plus a number of exposure which includes BOSL and ICON magazine spot instore promotion and much more. She will also award 5,000L$ price for the Runway Model of the month. Being chosen as one of her runway models for the week is indeed an honor and priviledge..Here are the gowns I entered for the Red Carpet Glamour

Week 1..Im wearing a Black Aria gown. Pascal my favorite Photographer chose the concept of a skyscraper at the backdrop of the red carpet.

Week 2..Im wearing Jewel. For this week Pascal chose a shot near the hallways entrance with a Red carpet along the stairway.

Week 3..Im wearing the stores free gift for the month "Sophisticat".. together with an elegant hair...I would like to use the free gift gown not because I dont want to spend( I already have lots of Bliss'gown) but to remind everyone looking at it how generous the owner of the store is giving away this fabulous gown. The concept here is one of the common uses of the Red Carpet...the awards night.

Week 4..Im wearing the BB Curves white and we had our pictorial at Bogarts an epitomy of class and style, where everything is red carpet. Again Pascal Schnyder took this wonderful shot at the stairway.