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How to Get on The Biggest Loser

Wouldn’t it be great to become a real reality star by going from overweight to gorgeous on the Biggest Loser? Obesity is a huge problem in America, and many of us watch vicariously as contestants try to win the weight loss contest that airs every season on NBC.

Each season, The Biggest Loser has a casting call to pick the next group of contestants. Unlike many reality shows, you don’t have to show up perfect. In fact, you’ll be picked for just the opposite reason. However, this show is a competition, so The Biggest Loser is looking for competitive, outgoing, charismatic and candid people to be on the show. The casting call takes place at the NBC Studios in Burbank, California, and they expect you to be early to the call.

If you can’t make it to Burbank, you can send in a DVD that explains your personal struggle with weight, why you want to lose weight, what your daily diet is, whether you have any exercise habits, and the basic routines of your day. Tell them why you are the perfect candidate for The Biggest Loser. Like any reality TV show, this is about entertainment first, so they’re looking for people with spunk and personality.

All reality shows are looking for personality first. The audience has to like the contestants, and they want to cheer for their favorites. If you don’t think you can handle the rigorous schedule of a television series, as well as the rigorous regime it takes to lose the weight, then don’t apply.

The contestants are divided into two teams. There is the red team and the blue team. The program also will have special themes at times. They have done family competitions, Navy wives versus Marine wives, engaged couple teams, and the usual individual programs. Keep up with their website because you might fit a special edition better than a regular season.

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How to Become a Fashion Model

There is nothing more glamorous than becoming a fashion model. These beauties are at the cutting edge of fashion and design, and many are so good at what they do, they become celebrities who star in movies, host reality shows, and hob nob with the Hollywood elite. Becoming a fashion model is more about looks than skill.

When fashion designers create the year’s newest trends, they are looking for people who will fit the style. If skinny jeans are in, then tall and thin models will be the target. If the designer is showcasing plus sizes, then they’ll look for larger fashion models. It’s all about who will make the clothes look the best, not the other way around. Sometimes there are open auditions for fashion models, and the call will describe the kind of model the designer or photographer is looking for. However, the people who are getting the really glamorous gigs are being represented by a talent agency. In that case, an aspiring fashion model should start with the agencies.

Another kind of model that is in demand is the commercial model. Stars and celebrities are often these kinds of models. The person wearing the clothes is the focus because that person speaks to a specific market. It might be easier to become a commercial model than a fashion model. Everyday people are used to sell everyday products. These models are housewives, students, firemen, teachers, and just about any other kind of person you can think of. Many of them become very successful at it.

Just like fashion model auditions, companies needing commercial models will usually post a call that asks for a specific kind of individual. Modeling agencies are looking for these kinds of individuals, too. In this case, it’s more about who you really are instead of who you hope to be. It might be the best place to start a modeling career.

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Let’s Talk Hot Jewelry Trends of 2011

Do you consider yourself someone who only wears the latest styles?  Do you keep your eyes on all the fashion magazines to see what will be the hottest trends of the next season?  Are you shopping for the latest lines of clothing and jewelry that you see your favorite stars wearing on the red carpet?  If so, you probably would love to know what the latest trends in jewelry will be this year.  You might want to know which designers will be hot in the industry and on the streets.  Will it be Christian Audigier, Leslie Greene or possibly Carl F. Bucherer?  Read on and you can discover for yourself what will be hot in jewelry in 2011.

Some of the trends to keep an eye on this year so you can stay ahead of the game include both fine jewelry and costume jewelry.  Keep an eye out for rose-cut diamonds.  This is one of those trends that is now repeating itself.  It was first in fashion as far back as the 1500s and they often resemble the petals of a rose which gives designers a lot of leeway in the design.  Other fine jewelry trends to keep an eye on are South Sea pearls, yellow gold and richly saturated gemstones.

When looking at trends in costume jewelry, there are quite a few to consider and keep an eye on.  High end costume jewelry had made resurgence lately and can be as expensive as fine jewelry at times.  Look for big, bold metals that draw the eye right to them because of their size and embellishment.  Also keep an eye on anything antique, retro, or vintage.  These pieces are quite the rage and are only getting more popular.  Finally, look for pieces that are tribal or ethnic in nature.  If you want to be stylish in 2011, you now have the jewelry styles to get you there.

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Lasting Fashion Mainstays

Styles are always changing, and that can get really expensive for the person who wants to be up to the minute with their looks. The good news is that there are a few lasting fashion mainstays that can be worn season after season. These fashion mainstays will help keep the budget in line without sacrificing style.

Jean shorts have been popular since the original “Dukes of Hazard” television showed aired in the 1980s. Daisy Duke make the short cut-off look a standard summer style. To wear them as short as she did, you really need long legs. Not everyone is so lucky, so the jean short has changed in many ways to fit many styles, but it never goes out of style.

For the ladies, the black skirt is a must have in the wardrobe. It is such a simple, yet versatile piece of clothing. It can be dressed up with a nice blouse and heels to be the perfect outfit for the office, and then the same skirt can be paired with a t-shirt or sweater and some flats for a causal day of shopping.

Another fashion mainstay for women is the pencil skirt. It is a tight fitting, streamlined piece that can be elegant or casual, very much like the black skirt. Because of its slender fit, a little walking practice will be needed to make sure you can move around in it with ease.

Flare leg pants. are almost always in fashion in some form or fashion. Their most practical use is for wearing boots. In the 1970s, the bell bottom was a hot fashion extreme based on the flare leg pant. The nice thing about a little flare is that it draws attention away from the hips and mid-section, and that’s not such a bad thing for some people.

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Successful Model and Entrepreneur : Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks is a successful American model and entrepreneur. She grew up in Los Angels, California. Although her parents split up when she was young, the familial relationship stayed cordial. She began modeling at the age of sixteen and soon traveled to Paris, France for an amazing 25 runway shows. She has done both print and runway work for such fashion houses as Chanel, Badgley Mischka, Annba Sui, and Christian Dior. She has been seen in such magazines as Elle, Vogue, and CosmopolitN, and was the first black woman to appear on the cover of GQ, and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. In 1997, she became the first black model to appear in the Victoria’s Secret catalog. She appeared every year until 2005, when she retired from modeling.

Once Tyra retired from modeling, she turned her attention to TV and music. She started her own production company, which produced The Tyra Banks Show, and America’s Next Top Model. The Tyra Banks Show, which was a daytime talk show, premiered on September 12, 2005 and aired its last new episode in May 2010. America’s Next Top Model premiered in May 2003 and has aired fourteen cycles on The CW network. Tyra has also appeared in several music videos for such artists as Micheal Jackson, George Micheal, and Tina Turner. She has also recorded her own music. In 2004, she recorded a single called “Shake Ya Body” but did not have much success with this effort. Later, she also recorded a single with Kobe Bryant and a single for the Disney Channel movie “Life Size”. She also starred in the Disney Channel movie as a lifesized doll.

America’s Next Top Model has already been picked up for cycels fifteen and sixteen to air on the CW network and Tyra resigned with IMG Models in 2010.

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The Return of the Great American Supermodel

Marisa Miller was born Marisa Bertetta in Santa Cruz, California. A self described tomboy with mostly male friends, she was a star volleyball player and surfer in school. She was first discovered at sixteen in a cafe by Italian modeling agents. She was rediscovered in 2001 at the beach by a photographer. In 2002, she appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue which led to an offer from Victoria’s Secret. She has also appeared in campaigns for J. Crew and Tommy Hilfiger. She has appeared in print work for Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and Esquire magazines. She has also appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue every year since 2002. She was on the cover of the magazine in 2008.

In 2008, she also signed a coveted contract with Victoria’s Secret to become a Victoria’s Secret Angel. The same year she also became the spokes model for Harley Davidson. Marisa was number one on the “Maxim Hot 100 List” in 2008. She has also appeared in television. She has appeared on several TV episodes such as How I Met Your Mother, Gary Unmarried, and various reality shows. She was also featured in a Puddle of Mud video. In 2009, she was chosen to wear the “Fantasy Bra” for the nationally televised Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. She was also chosen by the company to promote the fragrance Very Sexy Dare.

In 2004, Marisa showed off her surfing roots and came in 2nd in the Kelly Slater Invitational in Fiji. She also enjoys supporting the community. In 2009, she became a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society and gives all proceeds from her online store to charity. She is also the spokesperson for the Surfrider Foundation, which protects the Earth’s beaches, and the Young Survival Coalition, which works to improve breast cancer awareness in younger women.

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Devon Aoki, An American Model and Actress

Devon Aoki is a half Japanese and half American fashion model. She was born in New York City, New York in 1982, grew up in California, and went to high school in London, England. Her father was Rocky Aoki, a former Olympic wrestler, and her mother is of English and German heritage. Devon was discovered by a talent scout at the age of thirteen after crashing a concert by the band Rancid. In 1998, at the age of 16, Devon became the face of the Versace fashion house. She has done print work for Hugo Boss, Fendi, and Ungaro among others. Her runway work has included Givenchy, Gaultier, Ralph Lauren, and Chanel. She appeared as the bride in the Chanel runway show for five straight seasons and she was also Karl Lagerfeld’s muse. For four years, Devon was the star of Lancome Cosmetics and its campaigns and in 2007, she designed a line of jeans for Levis that was only sold in Asia. She has become very popular in her father’s homeland of Japan, where she has endorsed companies such as Shishedo and Loreal. She is known as the world’s shortest supermodel.

Devon has also done TV and film work. She has appeared in several music videos including those for Duran Duran, Ludicris, and Elton John. She has also appeared in several films including 2 Fast 2 Furious, and Sin City. She was hired as a street racer for the film 2 Fast 2 Furious, but did not have her driver’s license. She had to be taught how to drive for the film role. In 2006, Devon appeared in a book that was a collection of photographs shot for charity entitled “Super-Stars” benefiting the victims of the 2004 Asian tsunami.
Devon currently lives in Los Angeles and is still modeling.

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The World’s First Supermodel, Janice Dickinson

Janice Dickinson was born in Brooklyn, New York to a Belorussian father and a Polish mother and was raised in Florida. She moved to New York City in the early 1970′s to try modeling, but was deemed “too ethnic looking” so she moved to Paris. The French loved Janice and she became popular in the European fashion industry. In 1978, she moved back to New York City and worked steadily for the next several years. She was the highest paid model of that era, making four times the standard rate. Janice signed with Ford Models but eventually moved to work with upstart agency Elite Model Management. She had been turned away by Ford Models in the beginning of her career and never forgot this.

Janice has appeared in print work for Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and other magazines as well as runway and print work for major fashion houses such as Valentino, Halston, Calvin Klein, and Versace. She has been the star of ad campaigns for Orbit gum and Revlon cosmetics. Janice has coined herself as “the world’s first supermodel”, although the term supermodel has been used throughout the years for other models that came before her such as Twiggy, Cheryl Tiegs, and Jean Shrimpton.

As Janice aged, she attempted to stay relevant in the fashion world. She became a fashion photographer, opened her own modeling agency, and appeared on several cycles of America’s Next Top Model as a judge. She has also appeared on several TV shows after her appearances on America’s Next Top Model. She was on The Surreal Life, Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here, and a guest spot on Charming. She has also appeared on several TV shows overseas. Janice has also written several books including tell all books on the modeling world and her life.

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Stephanie Seymour

Stephanie Seymour was born in San Diego, California on July 23, 1968. She was the middle child of a real estate-developer and a hairstylist. At the age of fourteen, she began modeling locally for department stores and newspaper circulars. At the age of fifteen, she entered the Elite Model Management Look of the Year, but did not win. When she was sixteen, she began dating John Casablancas, the head of Elite Model Management, and he left his wife to move in with her. The affair did not last and she broke things off with him. Towards the late 1980′s, she began appearing in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and Vogue magazine. She then started working with Victoria’s Secret on their fledgling catalogue and mail order business. This was the beginning of a long and successful relationship with the lingerie company.

Stephanie posed for Playboy magazine in 1991 then again in 1993. These spreads were the catalyst to launch her career and led to several high profile relationships as well as rumors of hard partying and diva like behaviour. She appeared in two music videos for her then boyfriend Axl Rose, of Guns and Roses fame. That relationship ended ugly with accusations of verbal and physical abuse. There were also lawsuits filed accusing both parties of abuse and slander. Stephanie eventually married mogul Peter Brant in 1995.

Stephanie has kept herself busy with appearances in major fashion campaigns such as a Ferragamo campaign featuring Stephanie and Claudia Schiffer in 2007 and a GAP campaign featuring Stephanie and her children in 2006. She also wrote a book entitled “Stephanie Seymour’s Beauty Secrets for Dummies” and has appeared in the movie Pollack and the television show Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

Stephanie continues to model and is one of the most recognizable faces in the fashion world today.

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