Category: Modeling
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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…
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The hairstyle that made me stand out to modeling agents #modellife #modeladvice
Over the weekend, I was in a Modeling Competition that one of my agencies holds every year. I’ve been with them for about 10 years now and I’ve never entered it, I never entered ANY modeling competition before but I’ve worked numerous events behind the scenes of them. They have a bunch of agents come…
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5 “Business Models” who are great at minding their business
They say it takes several streams of income in order to be wealthy. Which got me thinking about other models who have done more than modeling to create more revenue streams. I like to think of it as Business Models Minding their Business. (cute right?! :-D) As a model, you should always conduct yourself as…
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How to Get Work as a Promotional Model #modeladvice #modellife
Follow my blog with Bloglovin It’s a lot simpler than you think. If you follow me on Instagram, you have seen that I work a lot of events as a model for various beverage brands, in addition to the work that I do with my company (Pour Models) as a special events bartender and model.…
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Recap: Funny Moments at #NYFW – #ilaughed
New York Fashion Week comes around but twice a year and every time its filled with the seriousness of FASHION and STATUS (insert glitter sprinkle here). I personally did not attend any shows this season but with my poppin Instagram Feed, Chef Roble, and Nicki Minaj, I caught all the hilarity without having to hop the train…
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Model or Actor with Tattoos? Find out how Rapper/Actor Ludacris feels about them.
Video credit – Instagram We been seeing rapper/actor Ludacris throughout the years in various films and if you follow him on instagram, you got a quick behind the scenes look at the prep that takes place before filming the upcomig Fast & Furious 7. (I know, I know…when the hell did they get to…
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Prime Example – The wrong pose can make or break an outfit #PromBat #Rihanna
I saw this on Complex and I couldn’t stop laughing. Its a shame that Rih came at one of her fans like that but its hilarious! lol Seeing this has further proved my point. Those that have taken any one of my modeling classes know that I preach, about the right pose, that the…
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My 5 Favorite Shots from my #deeplyrootedproject #Photoshoot with @PRiMo_SuPReMo Photography
Before you read my little blurb about this shoot and you take a look at the pictures I want to make sure I mention that the great idea for me to be involved in this shoot came from @PRiMo_SuPReMo Check out his website – www.primosupremo.com Follow him on twitter – @primo_supremo Follow him on Instagram…
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#modeltip – How to wear your Makeup for a Casting
I’ve said it before in my previous blog posts. Simple and Plain, Plain and Simple. Thats how you want to look when you go for a casting. Check out my video with a bit more detail.
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Do You Need Professional Pictures to Start a Modeling Career? #modeltip #modeladvice
One of my blog readers had a really good question about starting off as a model. On my blog post – 3 Resaons You Didn’t Book That Modeling Gig (https://aleanelston.com/ae/2012/03/02/3-reasons-why-you-didnt-book-that-modeling-gig-modeltip-modeladvice/) Amanda asks what are you supposed to do if you don’t have any professional pictures to submit in order to start getting work? Check out…