Casting time!

About two weeks before NYC Fashion Week my email inbox was filled with casting calls to go to. I couldn't wait for my favorite week of the year. Luckily, I did not have to go to school neither go to work because most of my little german students were on summer break. (info: next to school, modeling etc. I am tutoring german)
Even though I had nothing else to do than going to castings all day, I was not able to make it to each one of them. A lot of them were at the same time and miles away from each other.
Every time I entered the room I saw all these beautiful young girls sitting in lines with their books on the lap. Funny picture! You waited 5 minutes... looked at the other girl's walk and then it was your turn. Show your portfolio and then walk yourself. "Slow! Turn! Now fast" etc... like on a treadmill. :) It is always a thrill.

The longest time I spend for castings was for the Couture Fashion Week, which took place the weekend of Fashion Week. Girls who were interested in walking had to take off two days off and waited all day for castings in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Same procedure... girls lining up, walking and designers picking out the girls they think fit in their pieces. It was quiet exhausting but worth the waiting. I got picked for 3 shows on two days and on Sunday I already had another show. What a success!!

Summer Collection

Here are some of my summer outfits...

      My favorite skirt of the season!            
               

            At a foto shooting with my Hampton's outfit.
            Must is the oversized head.

A Little Education

Even a break has to be a little educational. So do not forget your fashion magazines and iPod!

                           Enjoying myself in the sun in Central Park in H&M dress
                           updated with a gold braded belt and a Guess bag.

Colors of the wind

The weather is getting nicer and New Yorkers look for some really nice places to refresh and relax next to the 9 to 5 routine. My favorite escapes were all the rooftop events like the one at the Ava Lounge. There is nothing better than having some of the most delicious cocktails while the warm brise is flowing through your hair. Accessories and some hot heels is a must in the summer.

                           Rings are the best accessories this year.

Sex and the City 2

 

                    Sarah Jessica Parker in her absolutely stunning Valentino gown

 I think everyone who knows me well, knows also that I am obsessed with Sex and the City. Every episode I watched at least 5 times and not to mention the movie. Now, finally the second film came out and I got to go on my free day to the red carpet to see all the lovely outfits of the stars. I swore if there is someone selling tickets for the world premier I will buy them. And this exactly happens to my luck. I had a ticket to sit next to all the stars in the Radio Music City Hall. The price was worth every penny. The atmosphere was just amazing.

Sex & The City 2 featured some of the best fashion flavors this year. Even if you are not a SATC fan, I urge you to watch the movie, simply for the styles.  I enjoyed it thoroughly and think all of us can learn new style tips from Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, & Samantha. A large ball gown skirt paired with a simple tee is  one of the styles Carrie wears in the movie.  This is going to be a big trend into the end of the year.
Carrie wears her Dior top with a asymmetrical bottomed puffy purple skirt here in one of the first scenes in the Middle East.  This scene is one of the only times she is seen during the girls trip to Abu Dhabi without Arabian inspired clothing on, so take note.

Long maxi dresses of all necklines is one of the most featured styles in the movie.  Seeing all of the beautiful trends makes me want to go out an maxi dress shop all weekend long.The girls are shown in this photo eating lunch Arabian style, while wearing super sensational Maxi dress creations.  Notice how their necklines range from glitzy stone necklaced to striped modern bright colors. Superb! Big shoes, long earrings, and super fly hairstyles are also a big part of the movie.

Notice Carrie's harlequin style snug cap she wears in this scene? It is one of the main takeaways from the film.  Be sure to try out some of the hat trends featured in the film.  For starters, look online and at boutique shops for vintage hats.  Most of the hats and caps featured hold a lot history in them.

For once being a bride

Every girl dreams to be a princess and we all know that the wedding day is when the girl is like a princess. Imagine you are the bride and dress her up choosing the most amazing bridal gown, veil, tiara and jewelries to match her dream look.

I had the chance to practice for one day to be a bride. In the morning I got a call if I would be interested in doing a bridal shooting in Centarl Park. My answer was of course YES!! The gowns weren't just regular dresses, the designer created them specifically for indian weddings. You have no idea how much effort she put in her pieces. All the beading for one look took her months of work.

Bikini Season

For some women, there are few things as terrifying as wearing a bikini in public. In the bright sunlight, every stretch mark and dimple seem to take center stage. But if everyone around you is clad in a two piece, you might want to take the plunge and join the crowd. You will look fabulous, provided you feel good about yourself and wear that bikini confidently.

As I got an offer to walk in a bikini runway show at Juliet, one of the most exclusive venues in New York City, I wasn't really sure if I am ready for this... or if my body is ready. Eventually I agreed and went for the fitting to the Pesca Boutique on the Upper East Side and tried on some hot pieces. On top of that we got a spray tan, which I have never done before. It was a very hot day and my body was coated color. I was not allowed to wash it off until the next morning. However, I must say it was worth it. It looked great and I was ready for the show.

                           TINT Tan

                 Backstage getting hair and make up done.

                 Group captured minutes before show.

                                Pictures taken by one of the Photograpers of
                                Victoria's Secret Shows.

                 Finally with all the models on stage.

The same month I had another swimwear runway show at the Gates. This time I walked for a friend of mine and co-model Rachael Elizabeth's collection Tinggi Kepala. 

                 Backstage getting my hair done.
 

            Very hot pieces!