15 Fashion Models You Will Soon Know

2009 is coming to an end but we are so excited for 2010! We saw a lot of news and gossip on the well known models... Gisele, Heidi, Marisa,Miranda and every other Victoria's Secret Angel but what about the other models ? I found an article on stylecaster.com and they picked their favorite 15 fashion models of 2009, here is their list!

1. Abbey Lee -You might recognize her in Gucci,Gap, Ralph Lauren, and Chloe ads.


2. Karlie Kloss - Her resume includes Alexander McQueen, Lacoste, Chloe, and D&G.


3. Chanel Iman - Cover of Teen Vogue, November issue.


4. Freja Beha Erichsen - She has worked with Gucci, Gap, J Brand and Roberto Cavalli.


5. Natasha Poly - She's been around for a while, done it all, she has an amazing walk too!


6. Lara Stone - Lara graced the covers of W, French Vogue, British Vogue, and American Vogue this year.


7. Sasha Pivovarova - This model can be seen as the face of H&M and Chanel eyewear.


8. Jourdan Dunn - She is newer in the industry but working with big names like Calvin Klein.


9. Anna Jagodzinska - Shes been in the industry since 2003 and works with big names like Jimmy Choo & David Yurman.


10. Iris Strubegger - You might recognize her as the face of Valentino and Givenchy.


11. Anja Rubik - She also works with Gucci and Gap.


12. Coco Rocha - Modeled for Liz Claiborne, YSL Skincare, and Zak Posen ad campaigns.


13. Anna Selezneva - Walked for Burberry, Hermes, Valentino and Ralph Lauren.


14. Hanne Gaby Odiele - She was the face of Balenciaga and Missoni this year.


15. Sigrid Agren - You might recognize her from Calvin Klein, Chloe, or Stella McCartney ad campaigns.

These models worked with a lot of well known designers in the fashion industry this year. Expect to see them just as much in 2010.

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12 Inch Heels? Only In The Modeling Industry...

We have all complained that we had to wear heels and that our feet hurt. We complain about 3 and 4 inch heels, can you imagine wearing 12 inch heels while walking down the runway? Impossible! Models are taking a stand and telling designers that they will not wear them and that it is a safety issue. The recent Alexander McQueen fashion show caused 3 models to boycott the show because the shoes were a 12 inch platform.

Models are suppose to look tall and are known to wear the craziest outfits while walking in a runway show. 5,6,7, and even 9 inch heels have been worn in fashion shows but 12 inches in unrealistic. Models usually don't argue with what they are asked to wear but this is a safety issue. Have you seen models fall while walking the catwalk, it's not pretty.

Next time you are working a trade show or promotion and your feet hurt, realize that your 3 inch heels could be a lot worse.



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Pink Avenue Models 2009 Recap

Pink Avenue Models had a busy year of trade shows, events and amazing promotions. Since there are only a few days left in 2009 we thought we would take a look back at the events that we staffed this year. Here are some pictures of some of our favorite promotions.

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Inside Chicago Sports Street Team Promotion



Fabtech/AWS 2009



Wheel Pros Networking Event



Forex Network Chicago



Gnome Frenzy Street Team Promotion



Kasia's Bridal Photoshoot



Ballydoyle Promotions

DKNY Promotion In NYC!

Pink Avenue Models wanted to take the time to thank all of the models that worked the DKNY promotion in New York this month. This promotion was a 2 week long street team event outside. Thanks to Krissy, Barbara, Jass, Susan B, Susan M, Angelique, Bea, Rissa and Lini for working. You girls did a great job! Pictures will be coming soon.

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ANother Photoshopped Ad Banned

Shocking news... another model has been photoshopped in a popular ad! I feel like all season models have been photoshopped, we had the Ralph Lauren ads, then there was the Demi Moore magazine cover and now its Twiggy in an Oil of Olay ad. Twiggy is 59 years old in this ad and people think she looks way to young and is misleading users.

The ASA has banned all of the Oil of Olay ads with Twiggy in them.

There are only 13 more days left in 2009. Can we go the rest of the year without another photoshop issue?

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Holiday Food = Holiday Work Outs

Christmas Eve is 1 week away and that means holiday dinner with the family, and gaining an average of 10 pounds. Here is a list of foods to avoid during the holidays.

1.Eggnog. This drink is made of sugar, cream and eggs. This drink has 200 calories in just 5 ounces.

2. Baked Potatoes. Adding sour cream and butter can turn this food into one of the most fattening foods you can eat.

3. Prime rib. This meat comes from the fattiest part of the cow. A 10 ounce piece carries over 1000 calories!

4. Pecan pie. Even a small piece contains 520 calories and 23 grams of fat!

If you couldn't resist your craving and gave into temptation don't worry, I have a few fun winter work outs to try.

* Ice skating. Models can burn over 450 calories per hour doing this. ( Chicago just opened another ice rink too)

* Shopping. Models love shopping! You can burn 250 calories per hour from walking and carrying those heavy bags.

* Sledding. You can work out your whole body and burn almost 500 calories an hour.

I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season. Enjoy your holiday events.

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New Modeling Website!!

Model Mayhem and One Model Place have been around for years. There is a new website up called Green Martini and it is a great networking site for models. Why is Green Martini different than other networking sites?

* You can add as many images as you would like just as long as someone is credited in the photo.
* Models can upload up to 5 featured images that will be larger than other pictures.
* There is a page that you can view all the activity that pertains to you. No more searching.
* There are discussion groups instead of forums.
* Right now it's free and everyone will be upgraded to a Silver membership.

Green Martini is a great way for models to network with photographers, make up artists, and other models. Make sure you start a profile today, go to www.greenmartini.com today to start networking!

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Updated Pink Avenue Models Website!!

The team at Pink Avenue Models thought it was time to update our website, so we did! We added new pictures of models. We also added a client page full of pictures from some of our favorite events and made some changes on other pages. We are very happy with all of the updates. Make sure you check it out!

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Pink Avenue Models Upcoming Events

This week has been full of events! Here are a few events that Pink Avenue Models has going on this weekend. If you are in the area make sure you stop by and say hi to the models.



Last night in Detroit!



Tonight in Chicago...a P Diddy party!



DKNY Promotion this weekend and next weekend in New York!!

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What Not To Do In The Modeling Industry

The worst thing a model can do is cancel last minute or not show up at all. Models should never do either of these things. Yes, things come up and people get sick but it's too common in the modeling industry and hard to believe if it's true.

Why is canceling last minute or not showing up bad for a model? So many reasons. The main reason would be that the modeling agency that booked you will never book you again. If you chose to do this with many agencies it will be really hard to find any work at all. A modeling agency won't take the chances on someone that has flaked in the past. The modeling industry is very competitive and you need to have a great reputation and be known as reliable, dependable, and great at what you do. Remember models and staffing agents all know each other. If you don't want people to say negative things about you make sure you show up to work and do your job well.

Not showing up to an event hurts the model, she won't make any money. It hurts other models that are scheduled to work, they have to work harder and longer. It hurts the modeling agency because the client is affected and that means the modeling agency is affected too. It also hurts the client, they are paying for models that they selected and it's not always possible to find replacements. Think about how many people you will let down before you chose to not show up to an event.

FYI- any model that cancels last minute or pulls a no-show will be removed from the Pink Avenue Models database immediately.

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January Trade Shows - Nationwide

Can you believe we are already staffing events for 2010? Here is a list of trade shows that are coming up in January!

McCormick Place, Chicago

*80th Annual Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoor Show. January 13-17.

Rosemont Convention Center, Rosemont

*Adventures in Travel Expo. January 9-10.

* 31st Annual America's Outdoor Fishing and Hunting Show. January 27-31.

Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles

*BrideWorld Expo. January 16-17.

*LA Fitness Expo. January 23-24.

*Star - LA Fashion & Trade Show. January 26-28.

San Diego Convention Center, San Diego

*Bridal Bazaar. January 31.

Moscone Center, San Francisco

* 36th Winter NASFT Fancy Food Show. January 17-19.

Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

*2010 International Consumer Electronics Show. January 7-10.

* International Builders Show 2010. January 19-22.

Javits Center, New York

* New York National Boat Show. January 20-24.

* New York International Motorcycle Show. January 22-24.

Orange County Convention Center, Orlando

* ASI Show. January 4-5.

* Surf Expo. January 14-16.

*AHR Expo. January 25-27.

There is a short list of trade shows that will go on next month. Not as many as other months but don't worry things will pick up!

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What Do All Models Have In Common?

What is something that all models have in common? Trade show models, promotional models, print models, runway models and any other person that works in the modeling industry has CONFIDENCE! Confidence is a feeling and an attitude that models need.

Here are 2 bad habits to get rid of, they are making you look insecure.

* The word like. When people say like a lot it comes off a little dumb and insecure. Be confident, don't question what you are saying.

* Rejecting a compliment. If someone gives you a compliment say thank you don't question it or make an excuse.

If you are feeling a little self conscious here are a few things that can bring back your confidence.

* Dress nicely. Put on your little black dress, heels and get glammed up. You will feel better about yourself instantly!

* Think positive and get rid of negative thoughts. Don't talk about other people in a bad way it shows that you are jealous and insecure. If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all.

* Stand up straight and smile. It sounds crazy but it really works!

* Exercise. Another simple thing to do that will make you feel so good about yourself.

If you feel good about yourself you will feel like you can do anything and you don't care what others may think about it. Confidence is necessary for anyone in the modeling industry.

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And The Winner Is...

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was Tuesday night and it was amazing! If you missed it don't worry, it is replaying on December 9th!

Over 10,000 models auditioned to become the next Victoria's Secret Angel. There were 10 finalists and 4 challenges. The winner was revealed on Tuesday....Congratulations Kylie! Kylie was the challenge winner and the lucky model that got to walk down the runway with Miranda, Doutzen, Behati,Marisa and Alessandra.

Make sure you tune into the show December 9th at 9pm on the CW if you missed it. It is definately the sexiest show on TV.

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Tonight: The VS Fashion Show!!

Tonight is the night we have all been waiting for! The sexiest night on television! Yes, tonight is the night that the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will air on CBS. Make sure you tune in at 9pm Central time, this is a show you do not want to miss. This fashion show will be glamorous, full of hair, make up, models and lingerie, not to mention the 3 million dollar bra worn by Marissa Miller.

Earlier in the fall Victoria's Secret held casting calls in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami. They were looking for a new angel to walk down the runway. Tons of girls auditioned only 10 made it to the competition and there is only one winner. Who won the competition? Find out tonight when you watch the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, the biggest event of the year! Pink Avenue Models will be watching and so should you!

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