Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • “I don’t fit the casting description, should I still go?” – #ModelTipTuesday #ModelAdvice

    “I don’t fit the casting description, should I still go?” – #ModelTipTuesday #ModelAdvice

    Another #ModelTipTuesday post for ya! These posts will be dedicated to your questions about modeling. If there are any questions you have, send them to me via any of my social media sites, or email me your questions. I will either respond to them directly or respond to you and post the question as a blog…

  • The Real Truth About How My Modeling Career Inspired My Business Idea [VIDEO]

    The Real Truth About How My Modeling Career Inspired My Business Idea [VIDEO]

    Hey all! It has been since about January since I have blogged but I am back and I have been working hard in that in between time. I PROMISE YOU!!! Since I have posted the previous post I was invited to be on TV! Thats right!!! I was recently featured on a TV show called Whats…

  • I changed my name…on Social Media ;-)

    I changed my name…on Social Media 😉

    For the past 10+ years on various social media networks my screenname was “CompleteBeauty”. In 2015, I turned 30 (dun dun DUNNNNN) and I took a look back on my digital life and re-evaluated how I am known online and if it really reflects me. I have been modeling and working with various beverage brands…

  • Women & Whiskey: My Recap (@stbenjaminbrew & @bulleitus)

    Women & Whiskey: My Recap (@stbenjaminbrew & @bulleitus)

    Recently, I had the opportunity to be invited to an event called “Women and Whiskey” The event was held at South Restaurant in Philly and it was my first time there. I had heard things about the place, and it was exactly what I expected it to be. A very classic atmosphere with high quality food…

  • Reader Question: I have Pimples. Can I Still be a Model?

    Reader Question: I have Pimples. Can I Still be a Model?

    Recently I have been getting a lot of questions about modeling and going to castings, but this one I decided to share because it seems to be a recurring theme, especially among teenagers who want to pursue modeling. Check out the reader’s question below and my response. Reader’s Question: I have casting this coming Sunday.…

  • “How do I know if its a scam?” Part 1 #ModelTipTuesday

    “How do I know if its a scam?” Part 1 #ModelTipTuesday

    Day 4 – Still kickin it on Alex Beadon’s Blog Challenge and today’s challenge is to answer a frequently asked question in a blog post. I think that this is something that I;ll add to my blog on a weekly basis. #ModelTipTuesday will be dedicated to your questions about modeling. If there are any questions…

  • Before you start (or restart) your modeling career, you NEED to ask yourself this first!

    Before you start (or restart) your modeling career, you NEED to ask yourself this first!

    I’ve been a little under the weather and super busy since my last post. But I’m back ready to continue where I left off and get back to Alex Beadon’s Blogging Challenge. This post is my response to the Day 3 prompt and I hope you enjoy it. Feedback and questions in the comments is…

  • How I got started as a model…

    How I got started as a model…

    The header pic, is a pic from about 10 years ago, maybe more an 10 years, of my first swimsuit shoot in Atlantic City. I thought I was DOOOOOOING IT! lol Thank goodness that was the beginning and there was a lot of improvement to be had!   Day 2 of the 7 day blogging…

  • Allow me to reintroduce myself…

    Allow me to reintroduce myself…

    My name is Hov, (Oh) H-to-the-O-V.…….. But not really tho! Lol If you haven’t figured it out by the domain name of the site, my name is Alean Elston (AL-leen ELS-ten) and welcome to my digital space! I’ve been modeling for 12 years now (and still getting stronger) and as I’ve gone about in my career…

  • Blog Giveaway Sponsored by U.G.L.Y Tees!!!! [ENDED]

    Blog Giveaway Sponsored by U.G.L.Y Tees!!!! [ENDED]

    Ive been talking about doing a giveaway on my blog for the longest and I finally got the chance to do one! A special thank you to U.G.L.Y Tees who agreed to do an instagram contest with me and giveaway 3 shirts to some lick followers. In the video at the top of the page…

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