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Fashion Modeling is on WNTV as an experimental film that shows the beauty of art, music and Tashia Whitlock, an inspiring model. This short film is a power pack full of color, poses and energetic music produced by DJ Hard.

As the shift in the “ideal” feminine body shifts from waif-like to voluptuous, leaders in the Plus Size modeling industry are rapidly become style and beauty icons. Powerful feminine curves, glowing skin and luscious hair may seem a far-fetched beauty goal for most, but ALL women, of all shapes and sizes can look Plus-Goddess fantastic by following just a few simple tips.

First: Find the right undergarments for your body. A well-fitting bra and Spanx are a girls best friends, they’ll slim, shape and enhance your curves. A properly fitting bra allows for better posture and supports your bust effectively, creating a sexy curvy shape. Spanx are a nylon-like support garments for the thighs and tummy, comfortable and utterly magical in their smoothing ability!

Second: Dont deny your true size. I know it would feel better to see a lower number size on your jeans, but trust me, when it comes to the fit of your clothing, your look will be made, or broken on the basis of fit. If you are bulging out of your pants at the top (the dreaded muffin-top) its going to kill the sexiness of any outfit. On the flip side, oversized clothing is just as unflattering as sizes that are too small; you’ll simply look larger than you are. Plus size women look best in tailored, slightly fitted styles created to enhance and flatter curves.

Third: Play up your favorite features. If you have sexy legs, flaunt them in a knee-length pencil skirt or city shorts with a matching jacket. If you have a tiny waist or great cleavage, choose fitted blazers or wrap v-neck sweaters to show what you love about yourself. Consider the atmosphere when choosing how much of your favorite feature to show-off, your legs may be fabulous, but there’s only so much of them that’s appropriate to be showcased at work.

Fourth: Great, polished hair is a must. Whether you have wavy, curly, or straight hair, always make sure its styled, healthy and shiny. Misting with a curl enhancer, or smoothing a shine enhancer throughout helps keep most styles looking sleek, and is easy to do before running out the door. Don’t deny your texture, fighting with styling tools daily take a tole on the condition and look of your hair.

Fifth: Make-up should highlight the best parts of your face, your amazing eyes, luscious lips or gorgeous cheekbones. A good tip if you feel you have a double chin, is to swipe bronzer underneath the chin and onto the neck to make that area recede back and appear slimmer. Bronzer also can create, or enhance cheekbones and contour the cheeks. Keep your look simple and fresh, sticking to the principal of enhancing your favorite features.

Following a simple set of styling tips, created to enhance your authentic self allows all women, regardless of shape to look fabulous!

By: Sara Johnson

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Most fashion models get paid a lot of money to strut their stuff on the catwalk, but that’s not what it’s all about. When they are modeling fashion, they are showing off the items of clothes they are wearing. A mistake is known as catwalk oops by the critics. They normally wear fashion designer clothing and they will show off what best suits them.

When you are learning to become a fashion model, you have to start early and create a stunning walk on the catwalk. You cannot just walk like you would if you are casually walking down the street, it has to be professional and it is sometimes not all that easy to learn.

There is not a specific way everyone does the walk as everyone’s bodies are shaped differently, if you do not want a catwalk oops experience here are just a few tips that you could follow to help you perfect your walk:

1. The steps you take should not be any bigger than the length of your foot.

2. Keep your body inline with your back, keep your back straight and keep your body straight, no slouching!

3. Balance out your weight on each foot when you walk, don’t step heavier on one foot than the other, try keeping all your weight on the balls of your feet.

4. Try and keep your toes pointed straight in front of you or have them slightly outward.

5. Pretend there is a line that you have to stay on, walk with one foot directly in front of the other at all times.

6. Try to keep your legs swinging forward with each step and don’t move your hips from side to side too much, just slightly will do.

7. Always keep your knees bent, but not so much that it’s noticeable, just so that you can jump off them for a smoother walk and it will look natural when you glide across the catwalk.

8. Your arms should move the same as your legs do, this will help you to balance and it will also look professional. When your left foot is forward, have your left arm forward, almost mimicking the movement of your leg, and the other way around.

9. Don’t look stiff! This is important, your shoulders should be loose and your arms should flow freely at your sides.

As they say, practice makes perfect, so what do you have to do if you want to perfect your walk on the catwalk? Practice! Find an area that will allow you to take at least six steps freely. Then put down string or draw a straight line with chalk on the floor. Important important important, make sure the line is straight!

If you can, do this in front of a full length mirror so you can watch yourself as you might be able to point out your own mistakes. You can even dress up for the occasion and pretend there are people there watching you. Or do the walk for your family, and ask them to show you where they think you are going wrong. By following these steps and having self confidence you shouldn’t have a problem with fashion and the catwalk!

By: Derek Smiley

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Research is of utmost importance when planning a fashion photography shoot, with leading brand fashion magazines and their websites as one’s focal point. The photographs that appeal to one’s sense of Toronto style in fashion should be studied in detail, such as the form of the model, the clothing, the location and the lighting. Strive to find out why the clothing is styled and photographed as it appears. The rationale behind these photographs will aid in the creation of strikingly resonant images. The best examples of photographs one admires for their attributes will always remind one of one’s goals.

After a stint of fashion photography shooting, one’s productivity will be enhanced through working with a trusted team and with time, they will come to comprehend one’s style of working and one’s aesthetic preferences. With greater latitude of budget and time, one will have the power to shuffle or add on to their team. As a competitive industry, the Toronto fashion world is a cutthroat business not only for photographers, but also for stylists, models, makeup artists and hairstylists will sometimes work without charge in place of digital images and prints for their own portfolios. The final output of the collaboration could be of high quality, but remember smaller teams count for fewer hassles. Being able to articulate one’s vision verbally bodes well for the final product, through team cohesion.

Community posts aid immensely in getting word out, communicating details on the photography business, through online groups, photo labs and bulleting boards. This will help build important connections, as well as identify potential project opportunities, quality equipment, sales and studio rentals. It is also advisable to respect others, as down the road they might be of use for the advancement of one’s fashion photography career. Toronto Schools of fashion design harbor young talent that is eager to be exposed and this can be a good area to source apprentices. The industries major players can at times be found at modeling agencies, along with their detailed profiles. Test shoots can also have models that are less experienced, as well as up, coming make-up, and hair artist.

Simple equipment loads are highly recommended, as some less experienced models may be intimidated at the sight of some equipment for instance, high-powered strobe lights. In the case where equipment needs troubleshooting, complicated setups could be detrimental to the task. Firstly, in one’s fashion photography shoot, one needs some equipment for instance, a reflector disk, a tripod and a film or digital SLR camera may be adequate. The basics of lighting apply to daylight hours, where dusk and dawn are the most favorable times for flattering light. Midday shoots; yield facial shadows due to the harsh lighting. Shooting either later or earlier in the day and with the use of a fill light creating reflector, produces some favorable results.

Studio shots are inevitable, for one’s fashion photography portfolio at least. The use of artificial lighting is sought after in some projects, so one’s range will require one to rent some space. Compelling project narratives are best conveyed through a series of photographs and the inspiration may come from not only the fashion industry, but also the wider Toronto area.

By: Rafi Michael

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