Model Tip Of the Day!

As a former model (yass hunti,Daun the fashion stylist was once a model), I wanted to give some advice to my aspiring models today; just two quick things for my models that love to do photoshoots and/or fashion shows. Are you ready? Alright, here we go….

Tip #1:

No one likes a know it all! Prime example hunti, you’re doing the third walk through at a fashion show rehearsal and the producer approaches you. Before he/she can give you direction…you quickly say to him/her “I already know! 3 second pose, then turn left and exit off the stage!” You proceed to walk on the runway to only notice that now the production has changed and now you’re confused, asking your peers to explain the directions for the runway…Listen here, when I tell you this sincerely….Sssshhh! Listen to the producer of the fashion show no matter if you find him/her to be repetitive because in the world of fashion, anything can change in a split second…

Tip #2:

For the model with restrictions! Listen here my aspiring models, listen here hunti, when designers select you for their collection, they already envision you ripping the runway and/or slaying that photoshoot in their designs.  As they describe the design to you with so much joy, you begin to tell them you don’t like their designs because it’s not your style and you just don’t wear that kind of stuff! Then you proceed to let them know you don’t wear your hair like that as well so don’t let the hairstylist do that to your hair.  Meanwhile, these designers are listening to all of your restrictions in disbelief that someone that’s a beginner, just as they were, has so many restrictions and now they are no longer interested in working with you as a model.  Having restrictions is perfectly fine, but before you let a designer know what you don’t do and what you don’t like, listen to their concept and decline if it doesn’t fit your brand as a model.

It’s all about etiquette and the way you handle certain situations within the fashion industry will set the tone for more opportunities that will come your way!

Best wishes and continue to change those dreams into your goals daily hunti!

Hair: Stevie Collection

MUA: Beauty Full You, Llc.

Outfit: Kickin it in Heels (shopkickinheels.bigcartel.com)

Model 105: Details of the Comp Card

We’re selfie Kings and Queens over here in this generation; we know how to work and angle the camera phone to life.  Slay the camera phone hunti! However, those pics are not the pictures I recommend for your comp card! Please, I strongly suggest hiring a professional photographer to capture your images that you would like to use for your comp card.  The comp card should reflect the line of work you’re ready to step into in the fashion industry. As of now let’s start off with the headshot, please read below;

Ladies:

• Natural Make-up

• Hair pulled back into a ponytail

• Soft curls (Extension Hair)

• Natural Hair ladies (Style your hair off the face/curls should frame your face)

• Wear a white tank top

Gentlemen:

• No hats

• Hair cut

• Line-up (Dreads/Braids/Afro)

• Wear a white t-shirt

Please indicate on your comp card the following details:

• Name

• Contact Information (e-mail address/phone number) I do suggest you create an e-mail address you only utilize for modeling

• Height

• Measurements

• No Filter on the photoPhotographer @Sweet_Obession_Films On Instagram Model @NicB.Fit on Instagram Makeup @Valentina.MUA on Instagram

BS Tip From Daun

Alright, let’s talk about time! Yes, we all have ran behind schedule and been sidetracked at least once. Honestly, I admit that I have failed with my scheduling at the beginning as a model! Yes hunti, she models too, just not as much as she used to, but the girl can strike a pose and rip the runway if needed yaaaaaaaaaaaaaassss! However, it’s not about me, more so about me sharing with you all the lesson I learned about timing and hopefully it can help you all in regards to know your next photo shoot, model casting call, and/or go see. You’re rushing into the building and now your fly outfit has shifted, hair might be out of place (ladies y’all can relate), fellas your cool walk has now turned into a fast pace, and now y’all are out of breath! Listen, now you’re in the building and asking other models “What’s the sequence?” “How do they want us to pose at the end of the runway?” or “Can I leave right after I walk? I have another event I have to attend ?”  Just be better than me because I swear some people don’t tell you the good stuff. So listen models, we have a lot of preparation when it comes to getting ready and my main tip is this: the night before, pack everything ahead of time. I cannot stress this enough! (Please refer to Model 101 for the necessities for your model bag.)   Things to take into consideration when it comes to scheduling your busy modeling life, please see below:

• Travel Time

• Hair & Make-Up

• Block out your schedule at least an extra 30 mins before your next event

• Try not to stack your schedule where your schedule is overlapping

Hopefully, some of these tips can help you in regards to your road to success in the fashion industry.  Before you finish this read, please know that every event and invite that you receive you don’t have to attend them. You move on God’s timing and what He has for you will always be for you! Please don’t stretch yourself out like bubble gum because you will be at the right go-see, model casting call, and fashion show at the right time! Just make sure you’re properly prepared with your consideration of others time. Don’t rush the process, enjoy the journey!

Style 101: Confidence

Your style hands down will be your confidence, hunti and don’t go nowhere without it.

Daun Green

Have you ever just walked into a place and all eyes were on you? You’re waltzing on through and people’s heads are moving in slow motion checking out your fly…Well, you must have style then and you better with your fly self!

H.M.U.A. Beauty Full You, Llc.

Outfit: House of Armelle

           I personally consider that confidence! Despite what you’re wearing, your confidence is the best garment! Don’t leave the house without it!

The key to style to me is the confidence to take a risk and own your own style because it’s a reflection of you. It’s cool to follow trends and keeping up with the Kardashians and what not! I love the people who are courageous enough to go ahead and be themselves.

Therefore, your confidence needs to be on an all-time high regardless of what you’re wearing. It’s the best thing you can wear and knowing you can overcome any obstacle that’s placed in your way to distract you, and it won’t because you have the confidence to defeat it! When your confidence is consistently at all time high you will wear clothes that are bold and daring because you can pull it off and others will admire you for just being you and taking ownership of your looks! From Patti LaBelle to Lady Gaga, they have the confidence to wear costumes and over the top looks and then can revert to wearing gowns to the Grammy’s.

Model 102: Oh my! What’s that?

I have such a sensitive nose and sometimes backstage I can smell several different fragrances, hunti some are welcoming and some quite not so much!  When you’re wearing other people garments,hygiene is a must. You can take an alcohol wipe and take away the odor for sure to control that onion smell.  Also, use spray deodorant (perfer clear deodrant) and apply that under your arms once the garment is on your body.  Divas, there’s nothing wrong with wearing a panty liner to prevent any damage to the garment, please by all means do that because you’re being considerate of the designer’s clothes.

Preparation as a diva is something else, isn’t it ladies?  Before a photo shoot or before hitting the runway, we must:

• Eyebrows arched

• Bikini wax (Brazilian w/e you desire hunti)

• Shave (legs, under arms)

• Hair wash

• Blow dry (Sometimes, depending on the hair stylist)

• Nails done (solid color i.e. clear nail polish is best)

The suave men, you guys should have the following taken care of:

• Hair cut (line up, beard trim)

• Trim nose hair

• Trim arm pit hair

• Trim those wild eye brows

• Wash your hair

• If you have dreads (Re-Twist)

• Trim those wild eyebrows lol

• Clean Nails (Treat yourself to a manicure and no need for clear nail polish)

Come to the photo shoot and fashion show bare faced ladies, unless told otherwise from the production.

Overall, hygiene is important for yourself and the people who you will be around you.

Model 103: Give Credit

Let’s be honest we love to have our photos taken by a professional photographer! Once you receive the images the photographers sends you, you begin to look through the images and omg! You find the photo and this is the photo you should post to social media because look at you…yasss hunti you did that! You worked that camera (giving us face, serve hunti!) and that outfit is something you must share! Then you upload the image with a killer caption, “Look at me!” Okay we see you hunti!

You gain over 100 likes and family, friends, and others are re-posting this image you captioned, “Look at me!” Bravo, great job and you have caught one of your dreams! Listen, it’s not just you that others are looking at in this photo because the photographer saw you to capture the right angle and lighting of you for the image.  Oh my, let’s not forget that trendsetter wardrobe stylist and how he/she provided you with an exclusive look from a designers upcoming collection and it appeal to you and your confidence. Also, how about the hairstylist that made sure your hair was done? Oh, and fellas, that barber that lined you and cleaned up that beard of yours? My goodness, the make-up artist. Yasss hunti, the one who covered up any blemishes, dark circles under your eyes, and created you a hairline because your barber pushed yours back lol!

Give credit to those that helped you behind the scenes to provide you with that dope image that you captioned, “Look at me!” Include them as well by gathering the photographer, make-up artist, hair stylist, and wardrobe stylist’s social media information. Also, if there are other models in the shoot with you, grab their social media information and make sure to tag them as well. 

I believe the best way to remain humble is to acknowledge those that were involved in the image captioned, “Look at me!” because it’s not just you in the photo lovey! It’s a creative group of people behind that image that deserves just as much recognition as you, give credit to them!

Tag them in the photo with their social media names, you can also add their information under the caption (see below)

Hairstylist:

Make-Up Artist:

Wardrobe Stylist:

Photographer:

If you ever do #BTS (Behind The Scenes) Simply tag the photo....

Welcome to BS with Dusk 'Til Daun, Llc

Welcome to Backstage with Dusk Til Daun with Daun Green, fashion stylist, fashion show producer, and creative director.  This is a blog based on fashion etiquette for anyone starting off in the fashion industry or a refresher for existing peers in the fashion industry.

I thought, “how cool would it be to share the incidents that occur as I started off within the fashion industry as a model and now growing within the industry as a fashion stylist and fashion producer.”

So grab a chair, have a seat, and I am ready to serve you some fashion etiquette hunti!

Model 101: The Model Bag (Must Haves & The Not Quite Necessities)

Being a model is beyond a cute face and strut on the runway that will captivate the room, you must do your share behind the scenes as well.  The model bag is a necessity for photo shoots and fashion shows! Please take note my fabulous diva’s and suave men on the items that each of you should have in your model bags:

Runway Divas Must Haves:

·   Black & Nude Undergarments

·    Bra (Multi strap bra Nude & Black)

·   Black & Nude Heels (Pump style with a Point toe)

·   Open toe heel to wear with an evening gown

·   Thigh High boots (Black pair)

·   Denim Shorts (Black & Blue)

·   Denim Jeans (black & blue)

·   Sanitary napkins

·   Lotion

~Clear Deodrant

Runway Suave’s Must Haves:

·   Black & White fitted V-neck t-shirts

·   Black & White Boxers/Briefs

·   Button down shirt (Black or White)

·   Black & Camel color dress shoe

·   Black & Camel color boot

·   Invest in a pair of high-end sneakers (Solid color i.e. Black, White, Blue)

·   Denim Jeans (Black & Blue)

·   Dress Pants (Black & Grey)

·   Lotion

~Clear Deodrant

~Belt (Black/Brown)

The model bag is your responsibility to keep up with backstage during a fashion show and at a photo shoot.  I recommend that you purchase a small lock and lock the straps and zippers to prevent theft, if that may be a concern of yours when leaving your items behind.  Also, as models you begin to build a friendship with other models during auditions, keep your items close to each other’s backstage and at least one of you will always be near to look over the items.

I do believe it’s best to be prepared backstage during a show because as a model you may come to the show only walking for one designer. As the time progress leading up to Show Time, several designers may approach you, asking you to walk for them in their collection.  It’s best to have those necessities in your bag because it will consist of high fashion to urban streetwear style.  Listen, if you stay ready, then you won’t have to get ready hunti!  Preparation is key always and best wishes on your next runway journey!

xo

Daun

Sidenote: Make sure that your lotion is unscented and deodorant and please do not wear anything frangrance...Wait until the job is done and then spray your favorite scents on your body.

P.S. Below I have posted some great sites to purchase your model bags and some of the necessities as well;

·   Duffle bag: http://amzn.to/2ket8Wq

·   Shoes: http://shoedazzle.com, http://aldoshoes.com, http://sneakerhead.com