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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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New York City is known around the world for being a place where ‘anything can happen’ where ‘dreams come true’ and ‘the sky’s the limit’. These quotes are only a few of the reasons that actors, musicians, artists, and other creative minded individuals flock to New York City. Even models from all over America and the world come to New York City to get a fresh start, or perhaps jump-start their career. These fashion models in training are commonly known to carry portfolios, business cards, and headshots in order to score themselves a job while working as a waitress or a bar tender on the side. These days however are dwindling with the advent of web based technologies and web 2.0 social networking. Website design in New York City now plays an integral role for not only Models, but all creative minded people that seek employment, fame, and respect in their fields. Here’s why:

1.Networking

Through websites, models can use social networking not only as a way to meet other people in the same field and discuss important topics, but these websites can be used as portfolios to show possible employers, and as places for employers to find prospective models, artists, and the like.

2. Ease of Access

It is considerably easier for people on the street to remember a website URL than it is to remember a foreign models name, number, and face. A business card with the URL is much easier to carry around than a folder with headshots and resumes and you’re more likely to slip your social business card into someone’s pocket.

3.Creativity

Websites can serve as professional expression of a model’s personality. They can accurately reflect the sort of work they wish to do, or are best at much moreso than a piece of paper listing their skills can. For this, professional designers offer their website design services in New York City for affordable rates

4.Permanence

Websites; being nothing more than digital data last considerably longer than a scrap of paper and (thanks to Google) it is considerably easier to market yourself without a PR person or wasting money on expensive talent services. Many people find that website design in New York is the most creative around the world and are much more likely to find models via Google or other search engines rather than on the street.

By: Fred McCoy

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Ahhhh the Monokini, possibly the greatest revolution in swimwear since the bikini.  Monokini swimwear provides the not so confident and in fact the super confident girls that chance to be a little more discrete or possibly a little more seductive than the traditional bikini offers.

Now make no mistake, a monokini should never be called a one piece or a tank suit or a coverall swimsuit.  The monokini properly styled and cut offers discretion in those trouble spots but can also offer a stunning eye grabbing look by highlighting those sensational curves that are highlighted and heightened by the monokini style.

First appearing in the mid 80’s the monokini became the pool side fashion statement, although totally impractical for use in the water.  Today’s monokini is used by those less likely to find themselves in the water as much as the bikini model looking to wow the onlooker.  Monokini swimwear has become the essential must have in any girl’s summer wardrobe.  As essential as the simple tie side bikini, equally a monokini is perfect for those awkward “fat days”.  A true fashion monokini is cut to highlight the sensual curves of all women yet can cleverly combine with a sarong, beach shorts or flirty skirt to create an ideal after 5 pool look or a fabulous outfit for an all day music festival or friends gathering.

Many customers find that monokinis are the perfect addition for the summer vacation wardrobe.  Many of the styles are cut so uniquely so as to easily move from  the beach to the after 5 pool cocktail party with the simple addition of a sarong or free flowing skirt and heels.  Accessories such as heels and necklaces will often feature in a styled monokini after 5 look for casual summer nights, making the transition from day time water play to a relaxed summer night relatively easy.

As its unique name suggests, monokini swimwear is exactly that, a simple one piece kini as opposed to the bi-kini, the two piece swimsuit.  But as mentioned, the monokini is not to be confused with the drab full coverage one piece.  Perhaps born from necessity the monokini provides  the confidence of full body coverage but in a style and manner that allows alluring design, stunning looks and is assured to capture the stares of admiring onlookers.

Borat and his trek to America, in one of 2007’s funniest movies unfortunately took away some of the glamour of the Monokini, when the lime green crotch highlighting abomination titled a mankini indelibly burnt its vision in our minds (and lets face it the male crotch isn’t the most attractive thing to look at in lycra. But monokini swimsuits can be super stylish for the confident modern day woman, so go out and try one on today, you’ll love it.

By: Summer Fisher

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