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Marika Bee
Posts: 139
Atlanta, Georgia, US
So as I have been recovering, I have been sending in polaroids into agencies and what not, just to see if I had a shot. I got a couple replies. But they are somewhat confusing. I have been signed to Chics beauty division(which almist anyone can be) and I went in to see if I could get signed to the actual agency. The agent said I have a very different look and that she likes my face but that I would need to drop about 15-20 more lbs since I'm so short. (5'7). So then I took a shot at commercial agencies and I got back that I'm too different looking, and then for glamour I am not "pretty" enough.
So I have no idea where I fit in...
I'm am so confused
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JA Sanchez
Posts: 6830
Miami, Florida, US
Is dropping the 15-20lbs not doable? It sounds like she left you an open door if you just drop the weight.
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MelissaLynnette LaDiva
Posts: 50816
Leawood, Kansas, US
Give it some time.
Someone will surely come in to tell you that you are beautiful.
Whether or not I agree with that inevitable poster, if you have been to agencies and were turned down, you have two options.
1. Keep trying til you run out of agencies.
2. Give up and model as a hobby.
I would tell you to explore/research art modeling, but you state that you don't pose nude and I'm not sure how much art modeling occurs with clothes on as I don't know much about art modeling.
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Marika Bee
Posts: 139
Atlanta, Georgia, US
SouthFLpix wrote:
Is dropping the 15-20lbs not doable? It sounds like she left you an open door if you just drop the weight. well I am already really toned. I have no idea how to get to 110. I work out like crazy now. Unless I upped to working out twice a day and then gave up eating... I dunno. Has anyone else ever gone from 125 to 110?
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BP Glamour
Posts: 840
Memphis, Tennessee, US
MEJB wrote:
So as I have been recovering, I have been sending in polaroids into agencies and what not, just to see if I had a shot. I got a couple replies. But they are somewhat confusing. I have been signed to Chics beauty division(which almist anyone can be) and I went in to see if I could get signed to the actual agency. The agent said I have a very different look and that she likes my face but that I would need to drop about 15-20 more lbs since I'm so short. (5'7). So then I took a shot at commercial agencies and I got back that I'm too different looking, and then for glamour I am not "pretty" enough.
So I have no idea where I fit in...
I'm am so confused You have great looks!! Don't worry and keep hitting them up!! Just don't give up!!
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Kayla Savina
Posts: 488
Spokane, Missouri, US
MelissaLynnette LaDiva wrote:
Give it some time.
Someone will surely come in to tell you that you are beautiful.
Whether or not I agree with that inevitable poster, if you have been to agencies and were turned down, you have two options.
1. Keep trying til you run out of agencies.
2. Give up and model as a hobby.
I would tell you to explore/research art modeling, but you state that you don't pose nude and I'm not sure how much art modeling occurs with clothes on as I don't know much about art modeling. Well, I don't know much about modeling in general; I am but a n00b myself, however all the art modeling I have done required nudity....maybe they just were tricking me in to taking my clothes off...
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Marika Bee
Posts: 139
Atlanta, Georgia, US
MelissaLynnette LaDiva wrote:
Give it some time.
Someone will surely come in to tell you that you are beautiful.
Whether or not I agree with that inevitable poster, if you have been to agencies and were turned down, you have two options.
1. Keep trying til you run out of agencies.
2. Give up and model as a hobby.
I would tell you to explore/research art modeling, but you state that you don't pose nude and I'm not sure how much art modeling occurs with clothes on as I don't know much about art modeling. haha thanks. I have only been to one agency personally and that was CHIC, the rest I sent in snapshots. I might as well give that 15-20lbs a shot...
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Lucas Chapman
Posts: 6129
Scottsdale, Arizona, US
MelissaLynnette LaDiva wrote:
Give it some time.
Someone will surely come in to tell you that you are beautiful.
Whether or not I agree with that inevitable poster, if you have been to agencies and were turned down, you have two options.
1. Keep trying til you run out of agencies.
2. Give up and model as a hobby.
I would tell you to explore/research art modeling, but you state that you don't pose nude and I'm not sure how much art modeling occurs with clothes on as I don't know much about art modeling. Based on what I see,at this point, I'm inclined to agree with #2.
Not everyone gets to be an astronaut....
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MelissaLynnette LaDiva
Posts: 50816
Leawood, Kansas, US
Kayla Savina wrote:
Well, I don't know much about modeling in general; I am but a n00b myself, however all the art modeling I have done required nudity....maybe they just were tricking me in to taking my clothes off... What I meant was......very rarely have I seen art models wearing an outfit.
They are usually nude, even if they have a cloth or hands or a plant or whatever obscuring the view of the goodies.
Since the OP won't pose nude, I couldn't give her that option because, well, it would be silly.
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mm display name
Posts: 4076
MEJB wrote:
Has anyone else ever gone from 125 to 110? I've gone from 130 to 105.
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Iris
Posts: 950
Dallas, Texas, US
MEJB wrote:
well I am already really toned. I have no idea how to get to 110. I work out like crazy now. Unless I upped to working out twice a day and then gave up eating... I dunno. Has anyone else ever gone from 125 to 110? I did once. Much like you, I worked out all the time.
To loose the weight, I had to work out 2-3 hours a day 6 days a week. 2+ hours of Cardio run\bike, weight training, etc etc. Plus never eating anything tasty.
I was skinny, but I don't think it was worth it.
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JA Sanchez
Posts: 6830
Miami, Florida, US
MEJB wrote:
I might as well give that 15-20lbs a shot... Good attitude, give it your best shot.
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UIPHOTOS
Posts: 3591
Dayton, Ohio, US
PRETTY has very little to do with modeling.. Pretty is a dime a dozen, the question is if you bring something INTERESTING to the table..
find out what you do well and do lots of it..
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Marika Bee
Posts: 139
Atlanta, Georgia, US
Spade wrote:
I've gone from 130 to 105. How did you do this? Help please!
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Marika Bee
Posts: 139
Atlanta, Georgia, US
Iris wrote:
I did once. Much like you, I worked out all the time.
To loose the weight, I had to work out 2-3 hours a day 6 days a week. 2+ hours of Cardio run\bike, weight training, etc etc. Plus never eating anything tasty.
I was skinny, but I don't think it was worth it. eh that sounds horrible. I used to do only 45 minutes a day 3 days a week. I recently just upped it to 5 days with an hour and a half. Its been one week so far so Im hoping maybe I'll get somewhere close...
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Iris
Posts: 950
Dallas, Texas, US
MEJB wrote:
eh that sounds horrible. I used to do only 45 minutes a day 3 days a week. I recently just upped it to 5 days with an hour and a half. Its been one week so far so Im hoping maybe I'll get somewhere close... I tried that too.
For like 2 months, it did nothing at all. If you're already fit, it takes a drastic (insane) increase to change your body. Even the trainers at the gym wanted me to go home lol.
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Marika Bee
Posts: 139
Atlanta, Georgia, US
Iris wrote:
I tried that too.
For like 2 months, it did nothing at all. If you're already fit, it takes a drastic (insane) increase to change your body. Even the trainers at the gym wanted me to go home lol. lol. Ya I just got back into working out because I have been bed-ridden for the last three months. So I'm hoping that with alot of energy and motivation I can start like this and then in about 3 weeks I'll probably move up to doing two-a-day workouts...
:-/
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Chick Habit
Posts: 12022
Columbus, Ohio, US
Spade wrote:
I've gone from 130 to 105. Man, it was HARD trying to catch you between home, work and school.
I had no idea you were that fast and cunning. I lost 25 pounds in the process.
Ah, good times.
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akamikeb
Posts: 293
Fremont, California, US
5'7" with a decent bust and all muscle.. where do you plan on losing weight from??
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d30john
Posts: 1269
San Diego, California, US
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Josh Gallo
Posts: 563
Los Angeles, California, US
d30john wrote:
Dear OP
You seriously need some better pics in your port.
I find it's odd you been on here for 6 months and no pics from photoshoot Yeah I recommend some pics. Let em know if you need a photog.
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Chick Habit
Posts: 12022
Columbus, Ohio, US
d30john wrote:
Dear OP
You seriously need some better pics in your port.
I find it's odd you been on here for 6 months and no pics from photoshoot
Have a read
https://www.modelmayhem.com/p.php?threa … 770&page=2 See, this is a classic example of someone who doesn't read for shit.
Now before you get all pissy, how about you go take a lookie loo at her words, then come back and respond.
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Lady Bronze
Posts: 3775
Los Angeles, California, US
I dropped more than that. Easily: http://www.rosalynd.com/old_site/losing_weight.html MEJB wrote:
well I am already really toned. I have no idea how to get to 110. I work out like crazy now. Unless I upped to working out twice a day and then gave up eating... I dunno. Has anyone else ever gone from 125 to 110?
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d30john
Posts: 1269
San Diego, California, US
Chick Habit wrote:
See, this is a classic example of someone who doesn't read for shit.
Now before you get all pissy, how about you go take a lookie loo at her words, then come back and respond. You're right i didn't see she was been ill for last 3 months. No i'm not gona be pissy.
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Marika Bee
Posts: 139
Atlanta, Georgia, US
d30john wrote:
You're right i didn't see she was been ill for last 3 months. No i'm not gona be pissy. Thats okay. It has been hard getting back into it. I have an amazing photographer on hold because my jaw is still bruised and a little swollen from my surgeries. I should be okay to get back into in March. So look out... lol
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Marika Bee
Posts: 139
Atlanta, Georgia, US
one more thing I forgot to mention about my diet... Is I don't touch junk food. My dad doesnt let it in my house. I eat almost all organic foods. I only drink water and 3-4 cups of tea a day. So I don't really know where to cut back food-wise...
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Chick Habit
Posts: 12022
Columbus, Ohio, US
MEJB wrote:
one more thing I forgot to mention about my diet... Is I don't touch junk food. My dad doesnt let it in my house. I eat almost all organic foods. I only drink water and 3-4 cups of tea a day. So I don't really know where to cut back food-wise... Sounds like you're at your natural weight. Your thought attempt to lose it makes me nervous.
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EmilyC
Posts: 248
A lot of very successful models were turned down from many agencies when they were just starting out, so don't worry so much about being rejected - you just have to keep trying!
Also, what type of modeling are you interested in? A lot of "alternative" modeling agencies were made in part due to "different" people who were turned away from more commercial agencies for being "too different" as you say, and formed and supported by folks who grouped up to start a counter-culture and form new standards for what is considered "pretty"... and personally, I really like that kind of look.
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MC_
Posts: 3525
Austin, Indiana, US
Chick Habit wrote:
Sounds like you're at your natural weight. Your thought attempt to lose it makes me nervous. me too!
Try other agencies.
If I were you, I'd work on making my look more appealing to commercial agencies. That might mean a natural hair color with a slight curl, and natural/youthful make-up (might I suggest less eyeliner).
I'm not very familiar with glamour modeling, but I've heard that a good MUA can make the shoot. Look into hiring one or seeing if any are available for trade in your area.
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Asianmodel
Posts: 29
Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands
I think you are very beautiful!!!
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GQ The Couture Model
Posts: 320
Seattle, Washington, US
Try being told you are too commercial.When you know you can shoot for magazines.
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Marin Photo NYC
Posts: 7348
New York, New York, US
fuggetaboutit..........
You look great! Forget agencies, I mean really it's fucking Georgia, not much to do out there for a fashion model anyway. Freelance! Fuck them, forget losing 15lbs, you are only 120, just say no!.........
The odds of being successful are so slim, just do it as a hobby. I mean honestly it's not worth investing into and it's a bit too late for you! You are 26yrs old. Make it a hobby.
In all seriousness, it's not worth chasing.
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Blaire_
Posts: 343
Portland, Oregon, US
If I were you, I would try changing my look to something more interesting. Maybe a platinum pixie cut or something. Think of how many 'long haired brunettes' you are in competition with. Stand out.
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Herman Surkis
Posts: 10856
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Skinny or fat are NOT healthy.
STAY HEALTHY whatever that weight means.
If someone is toned and at 1-3% body-fat, then the only way to lose weight is to lose muscle, and that is NOT healthy.
Fit and toned is good.
And if that means someone is not appropriate for an artificial standard, then so be it. Health ALWAYS trumps a job.
Thought I would make it a generality and not deal with any personal specifics.
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Laura UnBound
Posts: 28745
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
This thread is 6 years old. I imagine she's figured it out by now.
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sospix
Posts: 23775
Orlando, Florida, US
I think you should come to Florida, and shoot with everyone named "SOS" . . .  Nah, just give it some time, agencies can be very fickle, what one says is perfect, another says is too heavy, too thin, too tall, too short . . . keep submitting, it just takes the right eyes on your images to get the right sorts of attention . . . SOS
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PrimePix
Posts: 110
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Bash me all you want for saying this but in all honesty you should consider getting a nose job to open up some doors....
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GeorgeMann
Posts: 1148
Orange, California, US
PrimePix wrote:
Bash me all you want for saying this but in all honesty you should consider getting a nose job to open up some doors.... Why in the Hell would she want to open doors with her nose??
OP is very pretty as is, but she hasn't even logged in for 9 months.
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DELETED-ACCOUNT_
Posts: 10303
Los Angeles, California, US
Easiest solution would be to just have Tereza set something up for you. If you're signed and booking work in LA, it'd probably look impressive in a rinky dink town like ATL (and before anyone jumps on my case, I lived there for 13 years). Use your connections to your advantage.
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Dea and the Beast
Posts: 4796
Saint Petersburg, Florida, US
Marika Bee wrote:
well I am already really toned. I have no idea how to get to 110. I work out like crazy now. Unless I upped to working out twice a day and then gave up eating... I dunno. Has anyone else ever gone from 125 to 110? Yup.
It's not healthy, it's very hard on your delicate psyche (if you are anything like me and actually enjoy food) and your skin will take a toll.
Also I think that you'd look a little on the anorexic side, with 110 at 5'8".
What you can to is give up caffeine, sodas, any kind of processed foods, eat natural (the fewer ingredients the better), eat small portions of nutrient rich foods, lots of good fats (yes, eat fat!!! Avocados, nuts, etc. )
In a month you should notice a significant change in how your skin sits on your body, the antibiotics from meats and acids from coffee and tea and processed foods will be expelled by your natural fat cells by then and I'm fairly sure you'll drop at least 5 lbs naturally without killing yourself at the gym.
Which of course also works, but then you have lactic acid, and your appetite WILL increase and you'll be grumpy bitch.
So take a breath, look at yourself in the mirror, buy a decent set of make up brushed and watch youtube tutorials on glamor make up.
Then see who's right.
I think you are gorgeous as you are.
And the last trumped-up little shit of a 'designer' who asked me to lose weight, well let me say he was not pleased with my response.
But that's okay, since he never paid anyone and never even put so much as lining in his fucking 50 year old vintage silk gowns.
Heads up, honey.
Welcome.
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Nah, just give it some time, agencies can be very fickle, what one says is perfect, another says is too heavy, too thin, too tall, too short . . . keep submitting, it just takes the right eyes on your images to get the right sorts of attention . . . 
