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  • Janice Dickinson, Lil Kim, Tiffany ”New York” Pollard, and Other Reality Stars Walk #NYFW “The Reality of FASHION The Reality of AIDS” Runway Show

    Janice Dickinson, Lil Kim, Tiffany ”New York” Pollard, and Other Reality Stars Walk #NYFW “The Reality of FASHION The Reality of AIDS” Runway Show

    The first annual show of its kind, The Reality of Fashion, The Reality of AIDS; kicked off from what I hear, a grandly successful event. The Fashion show featured about 25 Reality Show Stars as Runway Models to raise awareness about the AIDS disease and the people it affects and to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

     

    Broadway Cares funds more than 450 AIDS and family service organizations across the country. In New York, Broadway Cares funds more than 60 AIDS and family service organizations, and an additional 420 around the country, from rural Mississippi to downtown Detroit.

     

    The Celebrity Model list included:

    1.      Deena Cortese- The Jersey Shore
    2.      Janice Dickinson – Americas Next Top Model
    3.      Ramona Rizzo –Mob Wives
    4.      Drita D’Avanzo- Mob Wives
    5.      Sheree Whitfield – Real Housewivs of Atlanta (Did not appear – Flight was Cancelled due to Winter Storm Nemo)
    6.      Lil Kim –Dancing With the Stars
    7.      Courtney Robertson – The Bachelor
    8.      Tracy DiMarco- Jerseylicious
    10.   Carissa Rosario- ABC’s “The Big Time”
    11.   Elizabeth Vashisht – Tough Love New Orleans
    12.   Leslie Birkland- Big Rich Texas
    13.   Alex McCord -The Real Housewives of New York
    14.   Brittany Brower – Americas Next Top Model
    15.   Nikki Rae Walker –Big Rich Texas
    16.   Briella Calafiore – Glam Fairy
    17.   Jessica Romano – Glam Fairy
    18.   Tiffany ”New York”  Pollard –I Love New York
    19.   Michelle Money –The Bachelor
    20.   Ramona Singer – The Real Housewives of New York
    21.   Keenyah Hill – Americas Next Top Model
    22.   Courtney Robertson: The Bachelor
    23.   Leslie Birkland – Big Rich Texas
    24.   Karlie Redd – Love and Hip Hop Atlanta
    25.   Rachel Truehart – The Bachelor

    The featured designer of the night was Dominique Auxilly, of which her collection features various styles of women’s couture. From what I see, the clothes were really nice and flowy in the right places and it was refreshing to see these reality stars using their stardom for a great cause. These ladies carried it well and looks like they had a fun time doing it! Check out a few of my favs from the show.
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  • Jessica White Models Style – #ModelStyle #ModelTip #ModelAdvice

    Jessica White Models Style – #ModelStyle #ModelTip #ModelAdvice

    Model Jessica White is working this look that I came across in Pinterest the other day. I was searching for some suggestions on what models should wear to casting calls and this image popped up!
    Jessica-White
    What makes this look perfect is that it is great for attending castings and go sees and for everyday style. How would you wear this style if you don’t have a super model budget? Check out my suggestions where all pieces are priced under $100, enjoy!

     

    Jessica White Style

    **Suggestion for wearing this to a Casting Call – If you are going to wear this look, be sure that whatever shirt you wear with this look is form fitting!

  • I am a MODEL, not TICKETMASTER… #justsayin

    I am a MODEL, not TICKETMASTER… #justsayin

    Before I get into this post, I wanted to mention that I am still looking to feature exceptional models on my site! If you would be interested in being featured, email me [alean@aleanelston.com] 2 – 3 professional pictures, a brief list of the work that you have done, and tell me a little about yourself and why you would make a great feature. Now on to the post!

    So I’ve been wanting to write this for a LOOOOONG time.

    I’ve been doing fashion shows for a long time both as a model and as a producer and one of the things that I have NEVER understood is when shows expect models to sell tickets to the show!

    There have been shows that I have auditioned for that tell the models there is compensation for modeling in the show. Then to find out in order to be paid, you either have to sell over a certain amount of tickets or you make a percentage from every ticket you sell?

     

    HUNH?!

     

    I am not ticket master! Why am I selling tickets to your show…that is the producer’s job, NOT the model’s! All a model should be doing is MODELING! It shouldn’t be a requirement for me to have to sell tickets in order to get paid. The way I see it, I am doing a job as a model, and for modeling, I should be paid. You want me to sell tickets then hire me to sell tickets, and you’ll have to pay for that too!

    Lets break down the fashion show process, shall we?

    1. I have to get to your casting to audition to be in your show (gas and maybe tolls costs $$)
    2. I get the job, now I may have to attend a rehearsal (gas and maybe tolls is going to cost me more $$)
    3. Its the day of the show, I have to be there early in the morning to get fitted, hair, makeup, for the show to begin later that day/evening – lets assume this takes up 8-12 hours of my day that I could be working a regular job or another gig that is guaranteed to make me some money during that time frame. (more gas and maybe tolls is going to cost me $$)
    4. and you want to tell me that in order for me to get paid, I have to sell tickets?! Tell that to the gas station and the toll booth attendant, cause they got their money, and I need mine.

    Think about it, The venue got their money for the producer to have the show, the makeup artists have to pay for their supplies and time and they need to be paid, a quality photographer need to be paid for their time to be there and edit pictures, and I MIGHT get paid depending on the tickets I sell…

     

    …I’ll pass

    I am not TICKETMASTER, I’m a MODEL.

    #justsayin

     

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  • Things you MUST have to be a GOOD model (Part 1)

    ANTM Cycle 7 Models (no that is not me in the top of the picture, although I do get mistaken for her a lot)

     

    I usually get a lot of questions about modeling and what it takes to get ahead in the industry. Every time I am asked I always make it a point that being a good model, means being a “model person.” What I mean by that is, be the model that you want to be. You have to model a model in order to be a good model! That means getting into the mindset of a model and executing those mannerisms in your daily life. For example, when you are starting out as a model, you might compare yourself to your favorite model. Not saying that you look like that person, but their successes and thier persona. Don’t mimic what they do, but research what it is about them that has gotten them to the point in their career that they have reached.

    Aside from the physical things that one needs in order to be a good model there are a few things from within that a model must have if they want to get ahead. One of the main things is a personality.

    Personality

    As a model, you will meet a lot of people and the key to you getting more modeling work often lies within meeting these people. You will need to be able to talk to people and project to your potential client that you are a confident and capable person. How do you do that? You have to talk and let people have a feel for the way you are!

    Strike up a conversation with someone you don’t really know at social functions. Doesn’t have to be anything deep, it could be about the weather or better yet, compliment them on something you like about their outfit. That is usually a small ice breaker that can usually get the conversation flowing, who knows where it may go.

    Another thing that most models need to be a good model is a good head on their shoulders, you have to be SMART!

    Be a smart model…

    I can’t tell you how many models I have met that seem to be the stereotype of the “DUMB” model. Very pretty but can’t count to 10 worth a damn! lol. As a model you are in this business as a self-employed business, you are independent. Even if you get signed with an agency, you are on your own. The agency works for you, you don’t work for them, no matter what you may think. Whatever jobs they send you out for, it is your choice whether you go or not. You are on your own to take care of how  you secure it, your transportation to get there, your hair, makeup, clothes, etc. you are responsible for it all. If you don’t know what you are doing, I strongly suggest that you do a lot of research about the business or start asking some questions. No client wants a model who doesn’t know what they are doing, and the ones that do, WILL exploit you for your ignorance. (MESSAGE!!! *in my spike lee voice*)

    The last thing that I will mention for this article is:

    You have to have “THICK SKIN”

    What I mean by that is., you have to be able to take criticism, let downs, and whatever else this industry will throw your way. You can’t take everything personally and let it get you down in this business. Not everyone is going to book you, there will be times when people will tell you no and then IF they tell you why they said no and its a negative reason, you have to be able to take it as this is just the way the business is. If you cant handle someone telling you that you weren’t chosen because you have a look that they weren’t looking for, take it as you didn’t fit for this particular gig but there are plenty others where you would fit. When you find it, find out how you can exploit it and make your money to get in where you fit in! Don’t let one let down, let you down completely.

    Part 2 will be up, pending the feed back from this post! 🙂

  • Check out My Modeling Apperance on Good Day Philadelphia!

    On a recent episode of Good Day Philadelphia, Alean Elston was spotted modeling Spring Work fashions from local Philadelphia Designer Priscilla Costa. The dress she wore was a wool dress embellished with silk flowers and a red ribbon belt and retails for $300 along with Mykonos Jewelry ranging from $33 – $76 . Click on the video to check out Alean and the latest spring fashion must-haves for the office.

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