Julie O
Julie Olum is a fashion model who hails from Nairobi, Kenya.
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- May 19, 13
Ahoy chickens!
Just unpacked my beach bag after a young test shoot at Happy Valley/ Six Pillars beach this morning- as per usual, getting sand everywhere in the process!
For my novice model readers (and whoever else doesn't know..) a test shoot is a sort of practice photo shoot. A client (boutique, designer, stylist, makeup artist, etc.) needs to see you, the model, in as natural a state as possible ie. not much makeup or done up hair and decide whether or not you're right for their project/collection and if they've already chosen you, to see how much and what kind of make-up and hair they'll need to organize for the actual shoot.
Myself and some others from the agency could potentially be shooting swimwear for a local boutique and so we had a test shoot today with the lovely Carla behind the lense, no make-up, no fuss :)
Check it out!Megan, Keagan, Siphiwo and I being babes ;)
After hauling my trusty canvas tote home later, I suddenly realised how I always manage to over-pack and over-prepare for my shoots! As this was just an hour-long test shoot, all I really needed was a bikini or two and the clothes on my back. But oh no, this is me we're talking about!
What was in my bag today:
Aaand how much of that I actually used for the shoot:
LOL :P
Ah, well. My mumsy always says you can never have enough extra ;)
Later darlings!
Bisoux,
J.
xx - Apr 06, 13
Ciao lovers :)
I spent yesterday exploring a funny little part of this town which if you're here (in PE) and don't know about, I won't tell you because it's so perfect and secret :)) This big little city can get a bit much being around the same people day after day and still being pretty lonely at the same time..so it was a wonderful escape for the day.
There's something I just love so much about free weekdays!They sell Kikoys at this place! Woohaaaaa!
Do a little wandering yourself this weekend ;)
So much love.
Bisoux,
J.
xx - Mar 29, 13
Hey hey hey!
Happy Easter lovers!
Quite the miserable constant drizzle here in PE so after a great start to the day (3km in 20 minutes, whatuuup) I got home, showered, and back into bed it was.
So now, in bed and on cup number 4 of tea, I present yours truly for Love The Girl, shot by Astrid Bradley (taken from her Facebook Page), make-up by Cherie' Squier.So far my fave on the right over here :)
This is just a taste of the stunning pictures and clothes from the day...
Plus, like Astrid said, it's crazy how impossible it is from the beach shots to tell what kind of war we had with the elements that day =D
I'm generally happy with the outcome but still feel like I need to work on my facial expressions a little more. Gotta keep pushing! =)
That's all for now,
I'm off to paint a watercolour because I can.
Bisoux,
J.
xx - Mar 12, 13Ahoy!
Apologies for not posting in over a month, etc etc. But yes between getting back to uni, an emergency 2-week house hunt, being an orientation buddy to first years at school and starting 2nd year architecture, not a lot of modelling has gone on, sadly.
UNTIL Sunday that is! Myself and two other new girls from the agency were picked to do a shoot for a local PE boutique and online store called Love The Girl on the beach. Well it started on the beach but the elements disagreed so we ended up at the pool area of the Summerstrand Hotel. Not too shabby, still!
Here are some shots from the day featuring the fantastic Cherie on make-up, our ledge photographer Astrid Bradley (check out her work) , myself, Megan and Bianca modelling and Siphiwo, our art director/stylist :D
More soon!The Dressing Room :P A little on-location pose practice ;) Cherie sorting me out... ...and on Megan
Bisoux,
J.
xx - Jan 11, 13
So this day failed a little..
I could have been at a shoot for a magazine but I found out about it late and thus sent my portfolio a little too late.
I could also have been at a music video shoot but I'm not even sure if that's on today.
I could have even been having sundowners at a friend's place but it's a logistical nightmare and I still haven't gotten round to those driving lessons yet.
So at the moment, these are my prospects for the night ahead:(This is my babe Jenna Marbles. Check her out: http://www.youtube.com/user/JennaMarbles) Lovers, I hope to heaven that you have a better Friday night than me!:PBisoux,Jxx - Jan 08, 13
Happy new year everyone!
I sit writing this while waiting for an episode of Scandal to buffer. (You should all get on that, btw.)
The year definitely started on a high with my family and good friends in Diani for some sun-soaking and beach-raving with 6:AM- gotta love the Diani NYE experience.
Quite the reunion and some famous faces here and there- Ajuma Nasenyana at Nakumatt, Miss Kenya USA on the beach and...wait for it... Christa B. Allen who plays Charlotte Grayson in Revenge! At the same party as me, in Diani, Kenya. True story.
It's been a season to remember and I wish all of you luck, love and light as you head on back to life, etc. I still have 3 weeks to get in some DIY projects, catch up on my series' (as you can see) and soak up the magic that is my family and life in Kenya :)
As far as modelling and fashion goes, all I can tell you (and all that I know, really) is that I'm keeping fit and eating lean for swimwear shoots with the agency when I get back, and otherwise living on faith and good vibrations that this year will bring fun, adventure and happiness =)
kthanksbye.
Oh but wait! I opened an Instagram account: @j_olum
Follow me ;)
Bisoux,
J.
xx - Dec 02, 12
Hello Lovers :)
Can't believe how much it's pissing down on Nairobi today but I've had a nice day lunching with the family and watching movies in bed :)As well as leafing through some editorials in my fave magazines. Standard.A couple of these magazines, incidentally, are dying to give young unknown models like myself (and maybe some of you) a push into realising our dreams. I've found that it never hurts to let people know that you exist. Once you have some photos of yourself that you're proud of- not necessarily professional ones- send them out.Send them to magazine art directors and casting people, modelling agencies, stylists and designers themselves. If you let them know what you have to offer and what you're interested in doing for/with them, you've put yourself on their radar. Like Britney Spears once said (sang); "See nothing wrong, spread myself around". You've nothing to lose.Especially when it comes to competitions and open calls for models. So I've put together a little collage of some of my recent efforts to reach out via e-mail :)I'm living proof that this is worth a shot. A while back I sent a random e-mail and some photos to a Nairobi-based designer letting her know I was a fan and a freelance model ready for some work.Lo and behold, she wrote back asking me to drop by her boutique as she might have a small job for me. Sadly I didn't hear back from her afterwards- I blame that stupid, unflattering chunky sweater I had on when I went to meet her. Darn.More recently though, I sent an e-mail to Cosmopolitan SA for a new feature called Make Me a Model/ Stylist. And what do you know, 2 weeks ago I got a phonecall from them saying they were impressed and could I be in Cape Town the next week for a photoshoot. As much as it made my head spin I had to decline for this time because I was in the middle of exams and it's mad expensive to get to and stay in CT. It was a broke week for me. Broke my heart, but they have my info on file for another time.So you see darlings, it's all about patience and taking chances. Hopefully that's made somebody think and/or get off their ass and do something about their dreams :)Bisoux,J.PS. Best believe I was jamming to Brit-Brit while writing this ;Pxx - Nov 26, 12
Well hello, chickens!
Everybody remember me? After a few last intense weeks of 1st year architecture I barely remember me to be honest!
I hope everyone's been well since the month or so I last posted and looking forward to the holidays! I'm finally on my break so I have time to blog and learn to drive and prepare myself for bikini season =)
So it turns out the 10th of September marked a year since I started this blog and while I'm not the biggest anniversary fusser (obvs), that's pretty huge, no? Looking back on how much I've grown in my modelling and general life experience, I thought it was time for a reflection post and an all-new re-branded blog.
So I've changed the entire name of the blog from Amateur Supermodel Rants to Frame Ambition and designed a new page for it too. Ta-da!
Now here's a look at my year taking modelling seriously- I've changed and learned massive lessons and hope someone out there realises that with the right guidance and determination, so can you! Here goes and no laughing!
September 2011: Elite Model Look Nairobi Castings
The subject of my first ever post, this was one of the first big chance I took in my quest to become a high fashion model. I got through the first screening stage but then was probably too short...ah well. Test shots from the casting day:Photos Credits: Elite Model Management
December 2011: Closet 49 Stock Photos
My homeslices over at Closet49 are regulars on my blog and in my fashion life- always there for me with a fun plan for a shoot or a sale on stunning clothes and shoes.Photo Credits: Closet49
And My First Ever Interview: with Sitawa Wafula for her Runway 254 blog- the event that kept me busy immediately after I finished high school. It was amazing seeing a profile/interview of myself up there for all to see- I blogged about it in this post.April 2012: Signed with Sleek Model Management, PE
After a couple of months at uni in Port Elizabeth, I found an agency I was comfortable with and we got right down to business! A studio shoot to get our headshots done by Miss Sasha H (ledge) and one of my favourite photos of myself was born.
May 2012: First Underwear/ Bikini ShootsJuly 2012: Fashion in the Wild with C49 & KWSWhat a day!Photo Credits: Closet49/QarueAugust 2012: A Little Glamour..September 2012: Topless?! Eeek!The last photo shoot I did- I haven't shared this much but it's something I'm really proud and happy with; I feel like it's a show of the growth I've had in the last year :)And so far, that's been my highlights of the past year. It's almost as if this blog and people reading it have directly affected my dreams slowly coming true to be a high fashion model. I feel optimistic and it really does have a lot to do with you reading, even if it's just checking up now and then :)So THANK YOU!High hopes for the new year, I hope you've got some too :) I have a secret to tell you too, it involves a phonecall and a cocktail magazine.. ;) Next time, lovers.Love and light,J.xx*Photos copyright Sasha H Photography and Sleek Model Management unless stated otherwise - Oct 15, 12
Greetings!
I'll get right to my list of reasons for not posting in over a month.
1. Architecture school is kicking my ass
2. Apart from portfolio shoots at the agency, I've been doing nothing modelling-related
3. I've heard that boutique owners in Port Elizabeth would quite simply rather have blonde white girls model their clothes (Port Elizabethans, is this true?)
4. Eastern Cape Fashion Week seems to have been a rumour because even my designer friend who won a spot in this year's exhibit has heard nothing about it in weeks.
*MASSIVE SIGH*
In a glimmer of light though, I have just entered this competition:
For one of my favourite jewellery stores EVER :)
I love the photo I used and feel pretty confident...so wish me luck!
Short and sweet for now ;)
Bisoux!
J.
xx - Aug 27, 12Greetings lovers!Always a pleasure to be writing again after a long time but sadly I have to say, the fashion and modeling scene in PE, as always, has been as quiet as I have since I got back a month ago. But, as the title of this post says, I will give no excuses.There is no excuse for not taking the best out of what you have been given. Otherwise, if and when you get something better, you will fall short and have nobody but you to blame for letting yourself lose steam . So I’m back with a vengeance. A competition to be the face of a great brand I’ve always loved, castings for a couple of shows mixing up unknown and established designers and an in-house monthly competition at my agency. I’m rearing to go. Let’s do this b*tch.Short and sweet for today but I’ll let you know how it all goes, of course ;) Hope this speaks to somebody in another small pond somewhere in one way or another. Big things are in store for all of you.Just a quick moment of midnight inspiration there, I’m off to try on a bunch of outfits now because I’m on a motivational speaker high :PLolBisoux,J.xx
- Jul 27, 12
If you're a reader of this blog then you're no stranger to the fact that I'm an absolute lover of the wild and all the wonder that comes with being in our fantastic national parks. So with a travel agent dad and a road-trip junkie family; it only seemed right that I accept the invitation to model in a photoshoot at the Nairobi National Park in conjunction with Closet49 and the Kenya Wildlife Service.
4 models, 2 photographers, a special security detail and KWS guide and one persistent baboon made up our team for the shoot/game drive/ field day.
And what a day it was! As many times as I may visit the park, I'm still dumbfounded that right there in the capital city are lions, zebras and their homies going about their lives just like us. It's right there. And it's cheap. And it's freaking amazing. I don't know what else I could say except...The gang afterwards :) And my personal favourite :DBOSS. And the lesson of the day: if you wander away from your guide vehicle without knowing the roads of the park, you WILL get lost. You know yourselves ;)Want more?Olav Arthur Mburu, our male model for the dayCiao darlings!Bisoux,J. - Jul 18, 12
- Jul 05, 12
Hello all!
I hope you're all enjoying your week so far, whether on holiday or not =)
I am, but the past week hasn't been without its' ups and downs. The major thing being that I had quite a good chance to walk in an actual paying fashion show, the one I mentioned I was hoping for here....and right when I was about to put on my game face for the first rehearsal....in came my family with plans to visit my gran in shagz this weekend and a trip to Samburu for my last weekend before I go back to school ie. the weekend of the show. GUTTED.
Honestly it's something I worked hard for and was excited to be given a chance to be a part of.
BUT I knew immediately that at the end of the day family does come first and it took me a while but I had to let that one go. Time to take a deep breath and trust that there will be more, bigger, better opportunities.
OK that's done.
Now on to some good stuff. Like, this weekend was pretty good otherwise!
I skipped over to Sitawa 'Mama Africa' Wafula's poetry event; 'Sitawa Ignited' which was definitely an eye-opening, fun start to my Saturday night. Free wine, heart-wrenching screening of a documentary, poetry, open-mic, good music and we have a winner =D The next edition is on the day after I go back to SA though. Hear my soul weep a little...Poetry by Fuse.. And 'A Litlle More' from the lady herself Musical interlude from Lonesome Bounty And a show-stealing Ziki backed by Love Music Then came the FAFA Insight afterparty @ The Vineyard in Westlands, quite the celeb-studded event but I was much too scared of looking too excited to pull out my camera and start snapping away. Which is just as well because my camera died right as I remembered I even had it. This is all that survived:Can you see designer John Kaveke's head!?? lol:PGenerally a great night full of interesting encounters with great characters. Miss Kenya USA, a pretty man in a pink dress, a charming Frenchman whose profession is holiday-ing , a hot dreadlocked DJ whose name I just can't remember...starts with a Z...(it's really getting to me..).I DID manage to get a photo taken of my outfit though :)How's THAT for Afro Glam?! Cheers to Nick Klaus for the photo and the fantastical ladies at Honestly WTF for the inspiration behind the shirt ruffle :)
ALSO check out my first attempt at a half-moon manicure! It's the little things that make us smile, no? :)
Right, that's all for now babes :D
Bisoux,
J.
xx - Jun 25, 12
Hey all!
Just a quick one to introduce you all to my new flavours.me web page; it's basically a sort of homepage where I have basic info about myself and the links to my array of web profiles including this blog and my portfolio online :)
Any of you bloggers who have more than one public online profile and would like to have something closer to a personal website should check it out, it's free!
Take a look and tell a friend! ;)
http://flavors.me/julie_o
Bisoux,
J.
xx - Jun 23, 12
Hello all!
How is everyone this fine weekend? Hopefully you're all great and looking as fantastic as the orange jeans I got from my friends at Closet49 today ;D
Oh yes, I'm back in the 254 (Nairobi, to be exact) and naturally ran to my discount shopping spots after having barely unpacked...! Oh how I've missed buying secondhand clothing! (teehee)
But anyway, business as usual, I'm on my fashion gig-seeking grind as I've always been for the past year or so. At the moment I'm feeling pretty confident that my added experience and the fact that I'm affiliated with an agency now will help my chances and bring me even more luck than I've had in my hometown.
First target: The annual Trendz Kenya Fashion Festival
Totally got rejected for this last year but I'm back on this horse with a vengeance! Boom!Wish me luck chickens!I'm off to dye my hair copper red now ^_^(btw the title of this post means 'business/work as ususal' for my non-Swahili-speaking readers ;) *international love*)Bisoux,J.xx - Jun 19, 12I feel a change in the air.... ;)Gail Nkoane from MNet's 'The Wild'Quiff by Jamie StevensPhoto by Andreas SCHJONHAUG from Street Hearts(For when I'm a little braver :P)And eventually....The fantastic beings that are Shingai Shoniwa and Janelle Monae. Oh yes, go big or go home!!Now hand me a blow drier and stand back....Happy mid-week everyone ;)Bisoux,J.xx
- May 30, 12Good day all!I hope you’re enjoying your day so far and sorry (once again) for my sporadic blog posting habits, etc. If you’re not used to this by now you’re really not a true fan =PAnyway, today I’m going to share with you my homework. Yes my friends, I sneak off to modeling school a few times a month and get assigned homework. So this is it. In order to define my own identity as a model I need to decide on a specific style/look that will be my signature as early on as possible.So I started with looking at different models that I admire and what about their careers I’d like to emulate. To do this right though, you have to know that there’s a difference between finding inspiration from studying someone and copying them.I adore this Lancashire girl’s quirky style and fun attitude towards her work. Her short blonde locks and slightly tomboy-ish vibe are what have become her signature and it works for her brilliantly. A little bold rock and roll glamour mixed with some girly fun. And she loves the Queen too. Sister.
2. Naima Mora
This winner of ANTM Cycle 4 was my fave all season long. Her short mohawk made her stand out immediately from the other girls and I've got maad respect for her always keeping quite calm and being polite to everyone on the show. She's like a sweet little pixie from a Tim Burton film.
3. Coco Rocha
This Canadian beauty is such a badass! She has been hailed as a queen in front of the camera and I've already learned a lot by paying attention to her varying poses. She's also an outspoken advocate for the rights and protection of other models and just weeks ago blasted Elle Brazil for editing her cover photo so much that it suggested way more skin was on show than there really was. She's also spoken out about eating disorders in the industry and once being told that 'anorexic' was the look when she first started out. Fiesty lady that won't compromise on her values. Win.
I've just done 3 of the more famous and successful models that I admire for now. I browsed through waaay more and in the process got to thinking how come almost all African models that get work internationally seem to have the same short hair? I cut mine about 2 years ago because it was quite weak and damaged but lately I've been considering growing it back and doing something cool with it. There;s just more options, isn't there? This is not to say that I don't admire Alek Wek and Ajuma Nasenyana for flying the Sudanese and Kenyan flags high though. Just a thought out loud.I forgot to mention that this last weekend I had my first bikini shoot on location at the Paxton hotel here in PE as well as underwear and smart casual clothing. Putting it in a sentence, one of the most important things one can do before starting serious work as a model is to find a balance between having your own look and signature and being versatile in what you can do for a client. Hopefully that’s given my fellow amateurs some food for thought today ;)Bisoux,J.xx - May 13, 12
Good day, darlings!
Gisele Bundchen in Sao Paulo (Pics via lipstickalley.com)
I hope everybody has had a wonderful week, I know I have, as busy as it was what with bulding models, studying, booking a ticket home(!) :D
But anyway, it has been brought to my attention that Port Elizabeth (or Eastern Cape...) Fashion Week is in fact a legit event that has been happening every September for a short while now...and oh my days how amazing would that be. (Clearly so amazing that I didn't need a question or exclamation mark to express that statement). Boom.
So without getting ahead of myself I bring you snippets of some of my personal fave supermodels and their own fashion week experiences. Enjoy! :)Coco Rocha in New York:Aggy Deyn in London (Pic from zimbio.com)Ajak Deng in Paris (Pic from styleguidect.blogspot.com)Hashtag: sigh. One day ;)As you were, lovelies!Bisoux,J.xx - May 04, 12
- Apr 27, 12
Good day, darlings!
Once again, I apologise for my spastic lack of posting because if you could see how often I come on to my blogger page and just stare at stuff, you'd probably want to fill my bed with sand. Sorry about that.
But anyway, today I'm going to talk to you about appropriate practices in the run-up to a photoshoot (for the model). I (probably) have my second shoot with Sleek tomorrow and these are the steps I've taken in the last week to ensure maximal camera swag. (MYDAYS I hate that word. Put it in there tough cz that phrase is amusing in my mind. Just for a laugh)
Step 1: Drown your insides. Drink water- the proper stuff, none of that flavoured, vitamin-y enriched nonsense- and lots of it! I'm sure I don't need to tell anybody the benefits of this; physical, mental, emotional, complexional, etc. I'm drinking that sh*t UP today because I perhaps should not have gone out 2 nights before a shoot.
Which brings us to...
Step 2: NO ALCOHOL within....25 hours of the beginning of your shoot. Guesstimation. But whether you lie to yourself about being immune to hangovers or not, you'll feel the consequences of this bad life choice on set and afterwards. Chances are everyone will see it as well, including the make-up artist who I've discovered are occasionally judgemental of their model canvasses. You know how the camera adds 10lbs on? It magnifies your pores and eyebags x10 as well. True say.
Step 3: Keep the experiments to the scientists and hands by your sides. DO NOT experiment with new skin care regimes, make-up, hair colours, etc within say....10 days of your shoot. Better guestimation. Because that's the amount of time your skin needs to recover from a facial too. No pimple-squeezing and no first-time waxing, plucking or shaving hair.
Step 4: Lay off foods that induce blowfish reactions. Salt= water retention (skin puffiness). Chocolate, sugar, saturated fats, animal fats, animal skins= skin breakouts (more often than not. Either way that shit isn't healthy, yo). Try and stick to fruits and veg in their natural state (like you'll do with water) and just general home-cooked-type food. Probably best to carry this on for life. Just putting it out there.
And one I've imposed on myself for this shoot: no bread. I did this for 2 main reasons:- I've been quite broke and realised that bread is often on my priority list-within-the-groceries-list.
- I also realised that uni has made me lie to myself that lots of brown bread is healthy because of all the wholesome goodies you can put on it like tuna and garlic. (Lies. More or less)
I hope you've enjoyed my crash tutorial and will put it into practice for as long as you have a face.
Bisoux,
J
xx - Apr 19, 12
Friday 13: Two black cats crossed my path within 2 minutes. But I chose to believe that they cancelled each others bad luck out because they walked in opposite directions ;) Dinner was sweeeeet tho.Saturday: Uni projectSunday: Found out two friends passed on. Not the best of days at all. Rest in peace boys <3Monday: More archi sucking up my life... :)Tuesday: I open my agency's Facebook page to check for new photos and BAM! I'm the profile picture ;) First beauty shot.Wednesday: Woke up to the sound of more school friends Camp Mulla doing it for the 254 :DBisoux,J.xx - Apr 18, 12
Hey all!
This weekend two friends from high school were killed in a car crash in Nairobi; two others went into a coma. One woke up yesterday, thank God but there's still one guy in hospital.
This has been on my mind every day since then and it just got me thinking how these were such sweet, happy, talented people who injected life into the times I spent with them and that we all need to make an effort to do that. Like Maya Angelou said, people will forget what you did and said, but never how you made them feel.
So I'm dedicating this post to Silvano and Waweru who will never be forgotten because of the way they made people feel.
Rest in peace boys <3Julz - Apr 11, 12
- Apr 03, 12Hello chickens!Hopefully you’re all great and already enjoying your weekend (or the thought of its close proximity) like I am! Well I’m technically bunking off class, but I just had a killer test so it balances out. Don’t look at me like that.Anyhuu, today I’ve decided to write a post about my adventures surfing the nooks and crannies of the world wide web when I’m searching for inspiration, generally procrastinating or have found some awesome free wi0fi somewhere. Here we go!
1. Honestly WTFThis blog, by fashion industry buffs Erica Chan Coffman and Lauren Kolodny is a collection of art, fashion and general cool shit by creative minds all over the world. I especially love their DIY section and will definitely be making some jewellery now I’ve discovered an amazing hardware store nearby! BOOM. Get lost in the beautiful images on their blog here: http://honestlywtf.com/
2. Le Blog de Betty
Behold the one and only Parisian mademoiselle who inspired me to stop mucking around and take blogging seriously: Betty Autier. I’ve had a couple of blogs, one poetry one, one lame emo-teenager-type journal, one lame emo-teenager-type journal in French and finally this, my most successful one to date…mostly because I would very much like to get free stuff and invites to private fashion shows like Miss Autier.I found her blog while searching for ones in French so I could practice my reading and have never looked back since! Check out her beautiful, quirky style and tendency to make you smile with how much she’s just enjoying life J Plus how adorable is she, dude? (Minor lesbo deviation. I’m back now.) http://leblogdebetty.com/
3. Travel Write DrawThis art/fashion/travel blog is by illustrator Megan Morrison and I CANNOT get enough of her mad-tastic watercolour pieces. Some more inspiration to get me practising my painting and general creative fooling around.4Well, they way I see it, if you give me a R100 shoppping voucher in the first month that I start reading your blog, you’re a friend! :D Cape Town stylist Natalie Leicher is the female behind this artsy blog and also has breath-taking images and fun little ideas and challenges to inspire the creatively inclined.Bringing it home now! This girly, just a newbie on the blogging scene like me, makes me smile with her little amusing stories and random spastic thoughts in her adventures around the city. Wacherah Njagi, a Nairobi girl like myself is one to be watched!
6. Girls of the Round Table6And finally. The very girls who inspired this post: Redheaded Butterfly, My Vintage Vanity and Scarlet Touches Heaven. After just one post, I’m hooked! I absolutely adore the characters they’ve presented themselves as, an anonymity tactic that I personally failed at, epically. More girls repping Nairobi city, this blog is about absolutely everything and anything under the yellow sun, in their own words, and I’m loving the humour so far!!Right, there’s a lot lot loooot more than that but it’s all I could feed you today :PHave a beautiful weekend, lovers!Bisoux,J.xx - Mar 27, 12
Hello chickens!
I've just had a MAD weekend and an even worse couple days of deadline after deadline so as of right now I'm starting my Easter break early like a BOSS. Just, you know, while going to shool and stuff...
BUT ANYWAY, It's official! I most excitedly signed my first ever modelling contract with an agency right before my first ever professional studio shoot during my first ever PE weekend when I didn't go out. Gotta say it feels gooood! Here, I copped a behind-the-scenes photo for you to see...Well my new family is now Sleek Model Management and I can't wait to tell you all about the new things I'll learn and experience with them ^_^Check out the photographer for the day's blog too, she's great!Well I think this is her. (How awkward if it isn't?!_)Ta-ta for now lovers!!Bisoux,J.
