Chicago Trade Shows - January 2013

We love booking trade shows almost as our promotional models enjoy working them. Trade shows are usually non stop March through November so these slow months are going to drive us crazy! Here is a small list of trade shows taking place in Chicago next month. McCormick Place Chicago Boat, Sports, and RV Show. January 9-13. Promat & Automate. January 21-24. If you need models for these trade shows or any other event please contact us at 312.993.7991 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information.

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Update Your Pictures & Resumes For 2013!

December and January are usually the slowest months out of the year in this industry. Trade shows slow down, street team promotions only exist in warm places, there are special holiday events and non stop liquor promotions but it's a slow time for most of us. We want you to use this time to catch up on rest, traveling, booking events for 2013, but most of all for updating your pictures and resume. We submit pictures to every client and we like to use recent ones, clients don't want to know what you looked like 3 years ago. Please enjoy your time off but if you take the time to have a few photo shoots please send us your new pictures so we can update your profile. We are looking forward to a busy 2013!

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Fun, Holiday Hairstyles. Easy for Every Promo Model!

As we mentioned earlier this week, the holidays have arrived and will be here for a while. With that said, promotional models will be working many corporate events, attending classy parties, fun activities, and going home for the holidays. Girls in this industry are great at pulling off their every day promotions look, simple make up and hair down. For special events take the time to do something different, a little more glamorous! Here is a link that we found on allure.com full of fun and easy party hairstyles, take a peek! http://www.allure.com/hair-ideas/2012/31-new-party-hairstyles

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Winter Is Coming! Stay Warm During Outdoor Events

We’re well into the month of November and I have to say it’s pretty cold and rainy here in Chicago. Although the weather is less then nice we still have outdoor events and street teams taking place and this will go on all Winter. How do promotional models stay warm?? Here are some tips of how to stay warm when it’s freezing outside.

1. Wear layers! As many as you can. Chances are you will be provided with a branded t shirt so fit as many long sleeved shirts, sweatshirts and jackets as you can under it. Same with layering under your jeans, tights really help and multiple pairs of socks are a must.
2. Buy hand warmers and stick them in your shoes as well. They stay warm for hours and really help.
3. Drink warm liquids, hot tea, hot chocolate, and coffee.
4. Take breaks and go inside, any event manager will understand that staying outside for hours is crazy.
5. Keep moving, this will keep your body warmer.
6. Stand in places that block the wind or are in the sun if possible.
7. Bring gloves, a scarf and a hat. Cover as much of your body as possible.

Don’t forget to bundle up, it’s the only thing that will keep you warm in this Windy City. Remember to take care of yourself, if it’s too cold take breaks and warm up. If you know that you don’t do well in the colder temperatures avoid signing up for these events because the promotion still has to go on. Stay warm, have fun!

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Easy Holiday Detox!

Holiday season has started and it isn't stopping anytime soon. The team at Pink Avenue Models loves the holidays just like everyone else. As we all know appearance matters in the promotional modeling industry and promotional models like to watch their weight. Some models do crash diets and cut a lot of things out in an unhealthy way. Today we found an article in Cosmopolitan about a healthy detox that we recommend for models. It's easy, you won't starve and you can do it around your busy event schedule.

1. Drink a lot. This means water, or tea not soda, energy drinks, or sugar filled juices.
2. Make sure you are eating between 1400-1600 calories a day. Anything less than 1200 is bad for your body.
3. Do not skip breakfast. Have something quick and healthy, oatmeal, apple and peanut butter, greek yogurt.
4. Fill your plate with lean proteins like chicken, fish, whole grain and veggies.
5. Carry healthy snacks with you, nuts or fruits are a perfect snack.
6. Cut out refined sugars, white flour, rice, high fat meats, dairy and soda.
7. Remember to exercise!
8. Don't cut gluten out of your diet, unless you have an allergy of course.

These simple 8 steps are easy, keep you energized but will prevent you from putting on holiday weight. Good luck ladies!

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Promotional Model Must Have Items!

Are you interested in working in the promotional modeling industry? I have to say it is a fun industry to work in but very competitive. There are so many different jobs in this industry, you can work trade shows, events, liquor promotions, street teams and so much more. Before getting in this industry you should have professional pictures to send along with a resume. You will also need a few items in your closet, you may already have some. Here is a list of items every promotional model should own and since today is Black Friday it's a great time to shop for cheap! * Black pants. Make sure they are fitted and professional looking. Do not buy black jeans! * Black skirt. Not too short, not to long. The best length is mid thigh. * Black heels. Make sure they are closed toe. This is required for a lot of in store demos. * Black knee high boots. These are usually required when working liquor promotions. * Gym shoes. These are nice to have and usually worn during street team promotions. * Khaki pants/shorts. Khakis are required usually in the summer for outdoor promotions but can be asked for year round. * Umbrella. There are promotions that are rain or shine so make sure you have an umbrella. * Nude bra/underwear. There are some uniforms that are very sheer and that is when these items will be required. * Conservative/professional clothing. Most trade shows will request the trade show models to dress professional but sexy. Have a few items in your closet in case the client requests this look. It sounds like a lot of stuff but you never know what the client will request.

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Follow Us! Like Us!

Social media is such a popular thing these days. Almost everyone has Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and so many other ways to post pictures, keep in contact and share their opinions. Social media is used by a lot of modeling agencies too, even the team at Pink Avenue Models uses it! This is another way to keep up with us and know what we are working on and what is going on in your area. We want all of our promotional models to follow us and like us. don't worry we don't go over board and post every few seconds. Here are the links to keep up with us!

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pink-Avenue-Models/96499645882

Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkavemodels

See you in cyber space!

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Sh!t Promo Models Say

I had to post this video, and I'm assuming every promotional model has said at least one thing in this video. Yes, this video is hilarious and we can all relate to it but it's wrong. Working in this industry is fun, flexible and different than other industries but we want you to stay professional and reliable at the same time. Here is a fun video to watch and laugh about but next time you are at your event try and do the opposite. http://youtu.be/fkGL7isOWio

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FABTECH 2012 - Las Vegas!

Fabtech is taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center as we speak! It will be taking over Las Vegas until tomorrow and started yesterday. This is North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event. This trade show will be using over 400,000 square feet of space, will expect over 25,000 attendees, and have over 1,100 exhibitors. It's the perfect show to see the newest products and developments in this industry. We staff this event every year and are excited that we are part of it again this year. Good luck to all of the trade show models working!

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PRI 2012 - Orlando!

The Performance Racing Industry trade show will be taking place in Orlando at the end of this month. PRI will be taking place at the Orange County Convention Center this year and will take place November 29 - December 1. There will be over 1,100 exhibitors taking up over 700,000 square feet of the convention center. They are expecting almost 40,000 buyers from over 70 countries! This is a huge show and the team at Pink Avenue Models is excited to be staffing promotional models for it.

If you are looking for promotional models for this trade show or any other event please contact us. We can be reached at 312.993.7991 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information.

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AHR Expo 2013 - Dallas!

The team at Pink Avenue Models has been booking the AHR Expo for years and we are excited to be staffing it again! This year the trade show will be taking place in Dallas at the Dallas Convention Center. The AHR Expo will be taking over Dallas January 28-30. This convention will have over 1,800 exhibitors that will be displaying their newest products and systems. This is the world's largest HVACR event, and they are expecting over 30,000 attendees! The 65th International Air Conditioning , Heating, Refrigeration Exposition will be happening in 82 days so of course we will start staffing asap! If you are thinking about hiring promotional models for this trade show or any other event please contact us at 312.993.7991 or by mail at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information.

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California Trade Shows - December

It's looking like a slow month for trade shows on the West Coast as well. The team at Pink Avenue Models is looking forward to staffing many amazing events in California though so don't worry! Here is a look at trade shows that will take place in sunny California next month. Los Angeles Convention Center LA Auto Show. November 30 - December 9. Anaheim Convention Center American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Conference. December 2-5. Moscone Center American Geophysical Union. December 3-7. AppNation. December 11-12. American Society for Cell Biology 2012 ASCB Annual Meeting. December 15-19. San Diego Convention Center AdvanStart CVC West. November 7-9. San Diego International Auto Show. December 27-30. If you are thinking about hiring promotional models for these trade shows or any other event please contact the team at Pink Avenue Models. We can be reached at 312.993.7991 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information.

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New York Trade Shows - December

It looks like December will be an extremely slow month in New York for trade shows. We researched and the Javits Center only has 1 event next month. We are excited to speed through the slow month of December and start booking events in 2013! Javits Center MMA World Expo. December 1-2. If you need promotional models for this event or any other event please contact the team at Pink Avenue Models, we can be reached at 312.993.7991 or by email at info@pinkavenuemodels.com for more information.

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