The Modeling Connection

Over 40 Female Movement!!

2010-01-02T08:11:00.000-08:00

Ok, ENOUGH of the world not knowing our abilities...ENOUGH of the Prada/Gucci ads showing girls 16 years of age...ENOUGH of our not being able to express our talents, wisdom and courage!!!

JOIN ME NOW: www.over40females.com and let's SHOW THE WORLD what we can do!!!

Time for change - why shouldn't we have more of a say in the world we run behind the scenes??? Mothers, aunts, sisters, entrepreneurs, nurturers, ground-breakers, philanthropists, volunteers, EVERYONE - join me in celebrating LIFE AFTER 40!!!

2009-12-31T08:54:00.001-08:00

It's been a long time since I've regularly blogged on this blog...how is everyone?

The modeling industry has opened doors for me to do more and more TV, so here I am as a "TV Personality" on the red carpet for a movie premiere this past November...there are so many ways a career path can lead you! This one took me to the red carpet - after countless appearances across the country as a model expert, lifestyle expert, host and author on TV.

Have you heard of Kariza Chan? She is simply amazing!!! She is the one in the picture below me...she didn't think there was work out there for an over-40 Asian woman, and she scored a campaign with Harper's Bazaar and Estee Lauder!!! SO proud of her.

I do see more and more of over 35/40 work for women...it's slow going though, and the best agencies (in NYC) out there right now for this demographic are CESD, Ford, Wilhelmina and Abrams Artists.

Any success stories to be shared?

CONGRATULATIONS KARIZA!!!

Easy Street Modeling

2009-10-27T09:49:00.000-07:00

There is no such thing!!!

You can't pay money and become a star - if you could, more people would be doing it. Also, once you get agency representation it is HARD WORK to stay in the business with constant running around on appointments, going back to see the same person over and over again, and keeping yourself in shape and skin beautiful so that you will score a job.

Has anyone gotten representation lately? Would love to hear some more success stories!!

The Afterlife of Modeling

2009-05-02T19:03:00.000-07:00

Someday, sometime, somewhere a career in modeling ends...what to do next?
I personally went to the other side of the camera in the past, producing, casting and being a modeling agent.

Now I'm back in FRONT of the camera, but television cameras this time instead of print work!!

I am a regular correspondent on "Better TV" - here is my most recent interview with Laura Bush: CLICK HERE

Does anyone who is reading this have a "2nd career" that they are passionate about?

Come Visit My Blog at www.TheCuteKid.com!!

2009-02-16T11:41:00.000-08:00

I am no longer going to be posting at this address, so please come visit me at my new location:

THE CUTE KID

You can ask the same questions there, post new ones or just read along!!!

Thank-you for always supporting my blog here.

Ciao for now!!!

Child Modeling

2008-12-14T17:26:00.000-08:00

Wow, it's been awhile since my last post!!

I get asked a LOT of questions about modeling all the time, especially since my book came out ("Break Into Modeling for Under $20") and many lately have been about how to get a child into the modeling industry.

There are so many scams, rip-off's and untruths out there, but there is one site that I know is 100% legitimate: www.thecutekid.com

You can subscribe for free and post your kid's pictures and/or register your child in a contest for a minimal fee of $19.95. It is THE BEST place for finding more information about the modeling industry for children, AND a few kids have been discovered on the site as well for major campaigns!!Just thought I'd let you know...anyone think that their child should be modeling??

WATCH ME ON CW11.COM IN NY FOR A SEGMENT ABOUT MODELING SCAMS!

2008-10-12T12:54:00.001-07:00

Watch me talk about modeling scams on TV for CW11's "Help Me Howard!"
CW11 10:00 news "Help Me Howard"

Post some of the scams you have discovered while involved in the modeling industry - it's the only way ALL of us are going to learn!!

Finding legitimate modeling agencies

2008-09-24T08:04:00.001-07:00

Are people having questions about how to find modeling agencies and if they're legitimate?

If so, speak up! Let's spread the word about scams/agencies people should stay away from!!

Water is SO important!

2008-09-17T08:56:00.000-07:00

Are you drinking water? If so, how much do you drink a day?
This blog is about "water awareness," and figuring out how much is enough, especially if you are DIETING. Models are forever carrying around bottles of water, do you know why?

I personally drink at least a litre per day...

The GREAT DEBATE of MODEL SKINNY

2008-09-14T18:00:00.001-07:00

Were models actually less skinnier this year than other years?

This article from the Huffington Post debates:
Huffington Post

Did anyone see any of the shows in NYC? If so, what did you think?

Age 15 is too young to model overseas...

2008-08-14T11:25:00.000-07:00

It's catching on - London has followed Italy with the age requirement being a minimum of 16 years old to walk a runway.

They're TRYING to make stricter standards for models, do you think this is a good start? Will America catch on to this trend?

Plus Size Modeling is catching on!

2008-08-03T13:33:00.000-07:00

Check out this article from "The Mirror" - a newspaper in the UK:
(Image taken from Abby Z)
Meet some of the country's plus-size models
Tanith Carey, sundaymirror.co.uk 3/08/2008

Gorgeous Joycelyn Phillips and Tara Gibson used to starve themselves to be slim enough for the fashion industry.
But after deciding to ditch the diets and pile on the pounds the trio tell TANITH CAREY how they have never been happier, healthier or wealthier now that they're some of the country's most successful plus-size models...

JOYCELYN PHILLIPS
Size 8 to 16

Joycelyn, 35, from West Hampstead, North-West London, says: "When I look back at pictures of myself as a stick-thin model, part of me doesn't believe it's me. I was just eight and a half stone, at 5ft 9ins.
"I feel I've gone from being a caterpillar to a great big, beautiful butterfly. I've done ads for Nivea and been on TV for QVC and This Morning. Now I love every part of me...my stomach because there are no stretch marks, my arse because it's still high and my legs because they're a great shape."

www.plushmodels.co.uk

TARA GIBSON
Size 8 to 14/16

Tara, 35, from Surrey, says: "Until my early 20s, as I was 5ft 10in tall I was naturally thin. I ate what I liked and it never made a jot of difference, which made modelling easy. I had my first child at 23 - and my body size changed. I tried to lose the weight but when two more babies followed, it crept back.
"Finally I realised I didn't have to punish myself by making myself ill. How I look is a fairer representation of who I am now - a busy mum. I can finally model real clothes for real women."

www.realitycheckmanagement.com

'Now I'm busier than I ever was'

Judy asks: Can it happen with plus size models here, or is America to obsessed about weight?

FOX 5 and CW11 interview on "Break Into Modeling for Under $20"

2008-07-23T18:03:00.001-07:00

Click here to see my interview on July 23rd:
FOX 5 News

CW11 is coming soon...stay tuned!

"Break Into Modeling for Under $20"

2008-07-21T19:03:00.000-07:00

IS FINALLY IN BOOKSTORES TODAY!!!!

Judy will be on the "Cooper Lawrence Show" airing in the twin cities!

2008-07-18T11:46:00.000-07:00

COOPER LAWRENCE SHOW GOES TO THE TWIN CITIES!!!

If you are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, listen to me LIVE on the "Cooper Lawrence Show" at 4:30 on Wednesday, July 23rd, or you can listen on your PC: The Cooper Lawrence Show!

The night before a test photo shoot

2008-07-10T17:20:00.000-07:00

Don't eat a high sodium dinner the night before (to keep away the puffiness) and go to sleep early.

Pack a bag with things you may need on the shoot like compact, lip gloss, mascara, extra pair of fashionable shoes and a nude bra and thong panties.

Any other advice from anyone who has newly found a modeling agency and wants to give some great advice?

"Break Into Modeling" YOU TUBE

2008-06-20T19:50:00.000-07:00

How FUN!

Better TV put my segment on You Tube, it's a great preview of my book:

Break Into Modeling - You Tube

How can you tell if a modeling agency is legit or not?

2008-06-18T18:58:00.000-07:00

I've been interviewing recently for the release of my new book (in case you haven't heard it's "Break Into Modeling for Under $20" - SHAMELESS plug!) and several times I went on the air with people who call-in and ask me questions regarding the modeling industry. One of the most frequent questions I get is "How do I know a modeling agency is legit?"

Well, one of the best ways is to ask the models who are already with the agency what they think of the agency, and what work they have booked. Also, check the Better Business Bureau for complaints.

Since some of my regular bloggers are not from the New York area, I would LOVE to hear some of the great agencies out there that people can count on as being legitimate.

I'll start - I LOVE the Diamond Agency in Orlando, Florida!!!! They started Mandy Moore's career way back when, and work hard and are honest.

Others??

CONGRATULATIONS LAURA!!!

2008-06-05T13:28:00.000-07:00

Laura just got selected to be with Gilla Roos Agency in New York City - GOOD JOB!!!!!!

Keep us up to date on your castings and how it's going for you.

We're so proud of you Laura!!!!!!!

SUCCESS STORIES!!!

2008-05-24T14:42:00.001-07:00

C'mon...you deserve it!!!!

There are a lot of success stories since I've started this blog, and I want people to start posting them.

You guys KNOW who I'm talking about...Karen M., Mary E., Laura S., and of course Lani - go ahead, you guys deserve bragging rights!!!Please write what's going on with you in the modeling world - and if you're still trying to get an agency and have had a response, write it here! Give it positive energy and talk about it!!!

I have what's called a "manifestation board" - and on that board (it's a bulletin board) I wrote down my dreams/goals that I want to accomplish, and I look at it every day.

I'll start - "Break Into Modeling for Under $20" is going to be an international bestseller!!!!!!

An agency for deaf models!!

2008-05-21T18:31:00.001-07:00

Sheree Devereaux started a modeling agency for deaf models - how great is that?

It is right here: Deafinit Models

They are on My Space until they get a website, but I couldn't wait to post this outreach to deaf people.

They have had great press so far, so go on the link to My Space and check it out.

Great idea Sheree, keep up the good work!!!!!

Modeling is opening up to ALL types of people, and it's AMAZING!!!!!

What do you eat?

2008-05-17T07:01:00.001-07:00

Have you ever really thought about what you put in your body along with how much you excerise?

Models DO have to be in shape and runway models have to be, well, yes, on the thin side. For some of us that is not possible, because our bone structure is just not naturally thin...I believe that is how runway models get into trouble. Their frame is just not accepting the weight that they want to be.

What to do? For everyone, toning excerises to lengthen and tone our muscles (no heavy weight lifting because that makes you bigger), LOTS of fruits and vegetables, and 8 - 10 glasses of water a day to flush the toxins out and help you digest more efficiently.

You need to have a healthy balance!

Does anyone have any tips that they can post for nutrition, dieting or exercise?

The real skinny on modeling...

2008-05-15T07:41:00.000-07:00

Did anyone watch this?

The Today Show 5/14/08

It is true that models are (and have always been) very skinny Sometimes the agents at modeling agencies will tell a girl she needs to lose a few pounds, and the problem could actually be solved by the girl eating less fat, sugar and toning up her muscles through exercise to be more fit.

Unfortunately, I don't see it changing anytime soon.

I broach this subject in my book, with a warning to parents about the ramifications of a girl thinking she needs to be too skinny. It's not just a problem in modeling though, it's Hollywood celebrities and the media almost "forcing" models and actors to be skinny.

What do we do? Just be aware, take time to talk about proper nutrition and exercise...boost public awareness by talking about it, posting on blogs, and communicating with our children!!!

Modeling is EXHAUSTING...

2008-05-11T16:28:00.000-07:00

The career of modeling sounds so glamorous, but those of us who have been in it know the real truth!

It's certainly more fun than a desk job, but it is hard work.Even just trying to get an agency can be very trying...!

Would love to hear some venting about how difficult this business is and how other people think it's so EASY.

Check out Red Models!!!

2008-05-08T18:04:00.000-07:00

This up and coming agency (pretty much already THERE) is doing great!
They used to have only hot guys, now they have hot girls.

And to top it all off, they are in the process of opening an over 35 division for women.

And if that's not enough, they have blogs to entertain as well: http://rednewyork.blogspot.com/