Ask Lianne
Here is your chance to pose your questions to her and get a female perspective about any questions you might have that you need advice for. Twice a month she'll respond to selected questions with her answers for you right here.
September 28, 2004
Dear Lianne,
I think I may be interested in doing some modeling in the near future. Just for fun or part time. What do you think I should do to get started?
Annie
Your very first step toward modeling is getting into the model lifestyle. Become a total high maintenance priss! Work out, watch what you eat. Get your nails done, get facials if you have any skin problems. Groom yourself really well - wax/pluck eyebrows, etc. Take good care of your hair - make sure it is healthy and shiny. Make yourself the most beautiful you have ever been, and maintain it!
Study the model poses and facial expressions in Victoria's Secret and Maxim. Practice in the mirror (even if you feel silly) so you will know what looks good in front of the camera. Then, ask someone to take pictures of you - your significant other or anyone you feel comfortable with. Have them take at least 100 pictures of you doing your poses. Afterwards, look at the pictures and make a note of what looks good. Do several more of these shoots until you feel you are ready for your first real shoot.
Then, find a photographer (searching online usually works) in your area who you admire. Try to find someone who will shoot for free - if not, pay them (not more than $500 for your first real shoot! You are still a rookie at this point!). Do a few more shoots if you can, with different looks (glamour, fashion, casual, business, formal), and put the best 8x10's in a portfolio. Bring it to agencies in your area, and/or post your photos online and try to get jobs independently. Good luck.
September 4, 2004
Dear Lianne,
What should I do if one of my good friends goes out with my first love right after I tell her how I feel about him and everything we've been through, and my other friend tries to help her keep it from me?
Shelisa
The friend who is going out with your first love obviously doesn't care too much about your feelings. As a general rule, friends don't get with their friend's exes, because of all the drama that ensues. If she really had strong feelings for this guy, she should have at least been honest with you about it. That would have given you a chance to think about the situation and decide on your next step. Dump her as a friend-- she is not worth your time and energy. Try not to stress about her and move on.
As for the other friend, I would not blame her too much. More than likely, she didn't want to be the one to break the hurtful news to you, because she knew you'd be upset. Yes, she should have told you, but she was probably just too scared to "rock the boat."
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Lianne grew up near Berkeley, California and went from a quiet and shy girl to a woman who is now a professional model, actress, photographer, artist, and hairstylist.
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