My Spray Tanning Experience

(I actually can't remember if I've already done a post about this topic and didn't find anything when I did a search on my blog. But if for some reason this is the second time you're reading this, you can disregard it and chalk it up to me getting old and forgetful hahahahah)

Okay, so I'm pretty sure you're thinking, "Dania, you have a 'natural' tan, why on Earth would you need one sprayed on?!" LOL. In the beginning I never even gave spray tanning a thought since I was already pleasantly brown but a few months ago I decided to give it a try. For those of you that don't already know, I have eczema--the genetic kind so it's not like it's just going to go away, unfortunately--and I have always had to deal with large areas of discoloration. For the past few years the hyperpigmentation has made itself right at home on my stomach/midsection area. It's been a nuisance to say the least and my one dream has been to have a uniform skin tone from head to toe...see where I'm going with this?

Anyways, a few months ago I had a casting call down in Los Angeles and was told I would need to wear my swimsuit underneath my clothes because they would be taking snapshots. So I figured why not look into getting a spray tan that would simply even out my skin tone? After some research online I found a local place that was reputable and had a lot of good reviews. I followed the instructions to a tee: I showered, shaved and exfoliated, did not apply any kind of lotion or moisturizer, tied my hair back with a head scarf and wore loose, black shorts and a black tanktop. I was ready to go!

I opted to go nude so that I could try and see if the stretch marks on my butt could be covered up as well as to decrease the chances of tan lines. The type of tanning I got done didn't involve stepping into a booth but having a spray tan technician apply it manually instead. After 10 minutes I was done! I could already start to see the color building up and I got more instructions from the tech about how to care for my tan afterwards. It was pretty tedious and a bit of a hassle to me:

- Avoid showering, sweating or any kind of water for at least 8 hours
- No exfoliating of any kind
- No using body wash, loofahs, wash cloths or scented bar soap like Dove
- No baths or long, hot showers
- Only being able to use body butter instead of regular lotions, which can cause streaking

It may not seem like much but when you do these things on a daily basis without realizing it, it can be difficult to mentally kick yourself into breaking those habits. Unfortunately, the spray tan did nothing for my stretch marks but it worked wonders on my stomach. For the first time in eons I was one color! I couldn't believe how much more self confidence I had and the funny thing is none of my friends noticed, which was good because that obviously meant it looked natural and I was glad I didn't come out looking like an Oompa Loompa. And wouldn't you know it: after all that, I didn't even have to strip to my swimsuit for the casting in Los Angeles because the casting director forgot to charge her camera battery so it died before the casting even started! But it was okay, at least I was able to enjoy being one color for a while.

I kept my spray tan around for almost two weeks but what I didn't realize was that the spray tan would drive my skin crazy! Having eczema means that I have to exfoliate in order to slough off the layers of dead skin that sometimes causes my dry patches. Not being able to do that for a period of time caused my skin to become super itchy and very uncomfortable--no matter how much I moisturized. At times it felt like my skin was literally crawling. Finally I couldn't stand it anymore and made an appointment to get a full body scrub at a local day spa--I didn't want to scrub off the tan myself because I figured that it would come out uneven and splotchy. While the scrub itself only added to the itchiness at first, after she wiped it off and put me in a hot shower OH BOY DID I FEEL GREEEEAAATTT!!! LOL. I stepped out of that shower soft and smooth as a baby's butt! Once my skin could breathe again I knew all was right with the world.

So what's the bottom line on spray tanning? It's a great alternative and while I totally enjoyed the freedom of not appearing like a discolored weirdo, for me it just was not worth the havoc it wreaked on my skin. I now pleasantly turn to moisturizers with gradual self tanners added. My product of choice for the past few years is the Victoria's Secret Daily Glow Moisturizer in the Medium to Dark Shade. It's $16 but well worth it because it has vitamins A & E as well as aloe. Instead of using an orange-ish, predetermined shade it works with your skin's existing pigmentation so the tan that develops looks completely natural. As long as you keep using it the color will get darker and once you get the shade you like just stop using it and it will last from 2 weeks to one month--if you're really good about taking care of it. It's worked well on my legs and stomach, although it will never match the complete results that spray tanning got. But hey, I'll just do what I've continued to do my whole life: work with what I have instead of wishing for what I don't.

A Quick Update About Becoming a Victoria's Secret Model

I've already done a post about what it takes to become a Victoria's Secret Model but recently came across some additional pieces of information that I thought I would pass along to you VS hopefuls:

If you want to know who has the ultimate say-so of who gets to be a Victoria's Secret Angel, his name is: Edward Razek. This man is the Senior Creative & Chief Marketing Officer for Limited Brands, which is the company that owns VS. Razek is responsible for personally selecting the models to represent the world famous lingerie company. He has helped to launch the VS careers of dozens of models whose names we would know anywhere: Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Gisele, among many others.

For those of you that are not already aware of it, VS does have a Fashion Show Competition to find the next VS Angel. The most recent one was held in October of 2009 and consisted of castings in New York, Miami, Los Angeles and Chicago. The requirements are that contestants be a minimum of 5'8" in height without shoes on (no faking it with the heels, ladies, they will check!) and you have to be a native resident of the United States. Additionally, you have to be between the ages of 18 to 30 years old. I'm sure they'll have this competition again next year and soon as I can get the info I'll be sure to post it on my blog.

Poll Results: What Now?

I know I have two more days left on the poll that I put up but I wanted to post this before I forget. Again, I want to say thank you to everyone that answered. It is amazing to have readers from virtually every part of the globe! Originally, the poll was created to help me get a better idea of where my reader "hot spots" were. Because I plan to travel more and set up meet and greets, knowing where my readers were would help me decide what places to visit.

After the poll has expired I will record the results and delete it. If you haven't had a chance to cast your vote it's okay...it was more for research so don't worry. I've got a pretty good idea of where everyone is so more than likely your area has been represented.

BTW: If you want to set up a meet and greet with me, shoot me an email: daniadenise@gmail.com. The meet and greet would basically consist of me sitting down and getting to know you, my readers (in a public place during the day of course). I will be available to answer questions from you directly, provide advice and basically give you a chance to know me face-to-face. I'll have my portfolio and headshots on hand so that you can see what it looks like as well as handouts with information that you can take home with you to help you get started.

No fees involved at this point so don't worry about that. Of course the more people you can get to attend the meet and greet, the more likely that I will be able to arrange it--as much as I don't mind if the number of people that show up is 3 or 30, it wouldn't be very practical for me to travel if hardly anyone shows up. We've got a whole new year coming up and hopefully among my experiences, it will include meeting you!

Modeling 101 - A Model's Diary...The Book???

Lately I've been getting more and more whispers in my ear that I should write a book based off of my blog. From readers to people in the publishing industry that happen to come across Modeling 101, it seems that my next step should be to compile these posts into an actual book that people can buy and read. I must admit it is a tempting idea, especially since I am a writer and love what I do, however I'm not quite sure if I want to undertake such a project.

For one thing, there are many books on the market about the modeling industry and how to get into it. There are physical books that can be found on bookstore shelves and in ebook form--some sites even allow readers to download free PDFs with such information. So my train of thought is: what would make my book stand out from the competition? And why should they pay for it? Would they pay for it?

I do believe that the view I present of the modeling industry isn't quite like anyone else that's in the field so that is one thing--especially given the fact that I'm not writing from a fashion/runway perspective and would be able to shed more light on the print industry. And I do think that readers could benefit from an actual table of contents with the posts organized according to topic to make it easier to find the specific information you're looking for. Plus I would be able to write about topics in more detail and length...ah, I just don't know!

I didn't start this blog with the intention of making a profit and I'm not that interested in making money off of my readers. If I had a book, whether it was a real book or an ebook, I'm not sure how much I would charge or if anyone would even be interested in paying for it. I mean, why buy a book when you can read my blog for free, you know? And I couldn't bear the thought of taking down my blog so that people would have to purchase the book--that just seems wrong and I don't think I could bring myself to do it anyway.

Maybe I'm overanalyzing this--which I often seem to do--or maybe I should just be content with what I'm doing now. Hmmm...I may do a poll just to get some feedback--as a matter of fact, I think I will do that but I'll wait until my first poll is done.

Feel free to sound off and let me know what you think: to publish or not to publish? I really would be interested in hearing from you guys.

with Yoris Sebastian

after the presentation

Modeling & Pay Rates: How Much Should You Charge?

(This post is more targeted towards freelance models and not those with agency representation, although it may apply to those that have an agent but continue to find their own work.)

A part of being a successful model is making money from the jobs that you book. However, being a freelance model comes with many challenges--figuring out what you should charge is one of them. I will say upfront that there are no established black and white rules when it comes to pay rates. Each modeling job is different, each client is different and budgets vary. Ultimately the factors that should influence what you charge should be the amount of experience you have, the strength of the images in your portfolio and the client's budget/needs. Not every client is going to pay what you want to charge. There may be times when you will be skipped over for charging too much or taken advantage of for charging too little. It's going to happen so be prepared for it and do not take it personally. It comes with the territory.

The level of a model's experience is a huge determining factor when it comes to pay rates. New and inexperienced models can expect to first undergo test shoots to build up their portfolio before charging for their services. There is no actual time limit or specified amount of years you need to be modeling before you can start charging. However, it is important to make sure you can walk the walk. For example, if you are a new model that has been modeling for a few months and done a couple of test shoots but want to start charging, you better make sure that you can work your poses and deliver as if you're a pro. If a client is paying you anything, they will expect the bar to be very high and if you can't perform, it won't be a good start to your career. So be realistic about your skills and ability when thinking about making the move from strictly doing test shoots to adding in paid shoots.

If you've got a ton of experience and the resume/portfolio to back it up, then clients will understand that using your services will come at a price. Of course not all clients that use freelance models will pay the going industry rate, so even if you have a lot of experience, don't expect to be making the same amount per gig that an agency represented model would. Are there clients that don't mind paying the industry rates to freelance models that agency models would normally receive? Of course but more times than not you'll be working with clients that have much smaller budgets--hence their need to use freelancers instead of models from an agency.

Some questions you should ask yourself when trying to figure out what to charge a client:

1. What is the client's budget? (usually they will state what they are willing or able to pay--minimum or maximum amount--or will just ask you what you charge for a shoot that lasts "X" amount of hours)

2. What type of gig is it: fashion, commercial, glamour, swimsuit, tradeshow? (swimsuit, glamour and artistic nude clients typically pay higher rates because of the nature of these types of shoots)

3. How long is the shoot? (quick 1-2 hour shoot, a half day, full day or multiple day shoot)

4. Are there any perks involved? (will they pay for transportation, lodging, meals)

5. What do you need to provide? (outfits, do your own hair and makeup, props)

Again, the pay rate for each potential gig should be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is always room for negotiation, which tends to work in your favor better than being too strict about what you charge. I've gotten gigs by stating what my rates were and then mentioning that I was willing to negotiate or compromise if my rates were outside of their budget. Or I will ask the client what pay range they felt would work for them and then decide how I felt about the proposed rate and if the opportunity would be worth going lower than my standard rates. If the shoot is going to be a full day (6-8 hours or longer) or requires travel, then you should stick to your guns and fight for fair pay. If the client is not going to cover transportation and lodging then you should factor those costs into what you would charge since those expenses will be coming out of your pocket. However, most clients have no problem with paying higher rates if they know the model has to travel and stay at a hotel overnight in order to work for them. But it isn't uncommon for a client to pay much less to models that are local so if you come across a great modeling gig that is within city limits but the rates are lower, you'll have to decide if it is worth it. They aren't necessarily trying to screw you over--more than likely they figure that if you're local it won't cost you as much to get to them so they may feel they don't need to pay a higher rate to compensate for travel costs.

Modeling pay rates can be per hour, flat rate or a day rate. If the shoot is short (1-3 hours), then an hourly rate is appropriate (i.e. $50 - $75/hour for models with a bit of experience and $75 - $100/hour or higher for experienced/pro models). For half day shoots (between 4-5 hours) you can charge a flat rate (i.e. $200 for models with some experience and $300 or higher for experienced/pro models). Full day shoots (6-8 hours or longer) should also be charged a flat rate (i.e. $300-400 for models with some experience and $500 or higher for experienced/pro models). If it is a multiple day event then you should charge a day rate, which should be negotiated with the client. This type of arrangement typically applies to tradeshows, conventions and similar events. The rates listed are just examples and may not necessarily "add up" the right way, especially if you're the type to break it down with a calculator. But then again, it's not supposed to. When it comes to pay rates and modeling, you can't always crunch the numbers the way you would if you worked at a part-time job or a regular 9-5. It is up to you to decide what you want to charge based on what is required of you and what the client will or will not provide.

Ultimately, the best piece of advice I can offer on this topic is to treat each gig individually and weigh the pros and cons. With time and practice you will eventually get a better feel for what you should charge and feel confident in the fact that you're worth the rate. If you find that no one will pay your rates you may want to step back and reconsider your price ranges if they are a bit too high. The economy has made things more difficult and does affect the modeling industry so keep that in mind. Are clients not even willing to pay you after you've dropped your rates? Then unfortunately, they are just trying to take advantage of your skills. Stick to your guns and continue to push for those clients that will pay.

he's like a wind...

'It's Official : I'm in love with Joseph Gordon Levitt'

(then the song "He's like a wind" * my version played)

I love his smile

I love his british boys kind of look

I love him when before or after shave

I love the way he act

I think he's cute

(my friend said : this is not good)

Reality TV & Modeling

I happened to be watching one of the Dateline programs, which wasn't (for once) about "To Catch a Predator" and the topic was about a reality television show that was actually a scam, unbeknownest to the contestants. Well, this particular show was a modeling reality show so that got my attention. I watched in amazement and disgust as the "host" of the show, which never got a TV deal and never aired, used the naivete of the contestants to take advantage of them, sexually molest/harrass them and basically falsely lead them to believe they were going to be the next "it" model. Needless to say, I just HAD to write a post about the topic.

When it comes to reality television and modeling, there are tons of shows that millions of male and female aspiring models hope to make it onto. If you're planning on pursuing this avenue in an attempt to get your foot in the door, please, please, PLEASE take note of the following suggestions to keep yourself safe:

1. Go For The Big Guns. The modeling reality television show you submit to should be well known and headed by a professional with a name that is instantly recognizable. For example, everyone knows who Tyra Banks is (America's Next Top Model). Everyone knows who Tyson Beckford is (Make Me a Supermodel). The bogus host of the scam show that was featured on Dateline claimed to be a supermodel, yet he was obviously not of runway/fashion modeling height, had a mediocore if not amateurish "portfolio" on his Myspace page and did not possess any model-like qualities. Aside from his Myspace profile, no one had ever heard of this guy. If you come across a newer show with a host that claims to be a model, do research. If they are not supermodel status they should at least have sufficient "proof" that they have an established career--that means tearsheets, resume, list of credits, agency ties, etc.

2. No Sex Should Be Involved. Legitimate modeling reality shows do not require models to strip down naked or submit to "cosmetic inspections" that require being off camera and one-on-one with anybody...the host included. The bogus supermodel/host on Dateline claimed that the female AND male contestants had to come to his studio, strip to underwear, lie down on a bed and basically get felt up and kissed on by this creep in order to make sure that their complexion, skin and body were up to par for modeling gigs. I wanted to throw up when I watched those segments. As you'll see on shows like "Make Me a Supermodel," they do weigh ins and similar tests required but they are always on-camera, in a group setting and with clothes on.

3. Be Wary of New Shows. The reality television boom continues to remain strong, with people pitching new ideas everyday. Many are trying to ride the coattails of America's Next Top Model and know that there are plenty of eager, unsuspecting newbies just dying for an opportunity. It is always important to do as much research as you can about a new show. Make sure it has officially been given a television contract and find out what network it is supposed to be aired on. If you're still not sure, call the network yourself and ask if they have heard of the show that you are interested in being on. If they have no clue what you're talking about, don't even entertain the thought of appearing on it. To be big in modeling a part of it is who you know so in this case, stick to the trusted and reputable shows that have been on for many seasons. It isn't easy to get on them but at least you won't run the chance of becoming a victim.

4. Familiarize Yourself. Not many people have the slightest inkling of what the reality television world entails, much less the modeling industry. If you have no idea how shows are run, what castings are like for reality TV shows or what being on such a show involves, then hit the Internet and find out. Heck, email me and I'll tell you (I do have a college degree in Radio & TV)! Knowing basic things such as common places where television castings are held, what type of paperwork you'll have to fill out, etc. will allow you to recognize when a reality TV opportunity is not legit. For example, shows like ANTM tend to hold their castings during the daytime in public venues, including--but not limited to--hotels and casting studios. When it comes to casting opportunities in general, I personally avoid those that hold their castings at a nightclub. These types of venues are not appropriate and I don't feel that mixing that type of atmosphere, which involves alcohol, with business is a positive sign. It may work for some clients/projects/people but I would advise against it.

5. Make Sure They Follow The Rules. As far as I am aware of, all modeling reality shows require contestants to be of legal age. In the United States that is 18 years of age or older. There are other reality shows that use underage kids but those typically air on kid-oriented networks like Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon and--as far as I know--do not deal with modeling (Toddlers & Tiaras does not count! lol). When it comes to age, networks do not want to deal with the liabilities and legalities that come with working with minors. So if you're 16, 17 or younger and you come across a reality show that is asking for modeling contestants that are underage, that is a huge red flag. Unless the network is well known like NBC, MTV or CBS chances are this is a scam that involves shady people. You'd be surprised by the lengths some people will go to just so they can prey on innocent people. Because these situations usually involve sexual acts that are illegal it makes it that much more important to avoid jumping at any opportunity that doesn't seem right.

As amazing as the end results look when you watch the episodes on television, reality TV is a very intimidating and rough way to break into the industry. But it is quickly becoming an added alternative to getting one's foot in the door so if you choose this method please exercise caution, be wary of anyone you deal with, read the fine print, do your research and if you sense any bad vibes, get out.

cat everbody fashion

popo masa kini

hallo semuanya, namaku POPO. Usiaku saat ini 3 tahun kurang 3 bulan loh, aku kucing tunggal di kediaman keluarga Dharmono. Saat aku dibawa kerumah itu, hmm kurang lebih usiaku masih 3 minggu, aku belum bisa jalan dan masih minum susu. Saat mereka meng-adopsiku, dirumah itu sudah ada kucing laki-laki yang tampan bernama Katty, ya betul Katty. Usia Katty kira-kira 2 sampai 3 bulan, Karena ia sudah besar sekali . Namun sepert namanya yang keperemuan-perempuanan, kelakuannya pun begitu. Tapi sepertinya Katty agak iri dengan kehadiranku. Karena saat mereka sedang menggendong atau bercanda dengan aku yang lucu ini, Katty pasti langsung cari perhatian, uhh maaf ya katty, mungkin aku lebih menggemaskan. Tapi sayangnya katty bernasib kurang beruntung, waktu itu pagi di hari senin, aku mengajaknya bermain di dekat pagar rumah, kami main kejar-kejaran lompat sana-dan lompat sini, keluar pagar, masuk pagar. Namun hari itu aku tidak sadar kalau Blacky (si anjing galak tetangga sebelah) juga sedang berkeliaran diluar. Lalu saat kami sedang bermain keluar masuk pagar, aku melihat blacky dan segera masuk kembali kedalam pagar, namun sayangnya katty yang mengejarku malah keluar pagar, dan BLACKY MENGIGITNYA hingga ia mengerang kesakitan!

Lalu majikanku pun berhamburan keluar, aku yang kaget dan ketakutan langsung digendong oleh mama shinta. Dan mama trisha keluar sambil membawa sapu, yang diniatkan untuk memukul Blacky. Saat kita menengok keluar, Katty telah terluka dan meng-onggok dipojokan pot tembok rumah tetangga. Nafasnya cepat dan jantungnya berdetak cepat sekali, ia ketakutan, berdarah dan menangis. Katty segera dilarikan kedalam rumah dan mendapat pertolongan pertama. Punggung katty terluka dan sepertinya cedera dalam. Sungguh kasian nasib dia, setelah kejadia itu ia menjadi murung, tidak nafsu makan dan keluar cairan dari pantatnya yang sungguh iugghh! Namun 2 hari setelah dibawa ke dokter hewan dan disuntik, katty menemui ajalnya, saat ia sedang mandi. Hari itu selesai mandi, saat sedang dihanduki Katty menghembuskan nafasnya yg terakhir. seddiihh deh...

almarhum Katty

Dengan kepergian Katty, otomatis aku menjadi kucing yang paling disayang dirumah. Setiap hari aku tidur dikamar mama trisha yang dingin, bahkan aku dikasih bantal kucing berwarna hitam putih, persis seperti warna buluku. ihihihi. Namun semua itu berubah karena aku yang beranjak dewasa mulai merasakan hasrat ingin kawin, apalagi ada kucing tampan berbulu hitam putih juga yang sepertinya naksir dengan aku. Orang-orang dirumahkan memanggilnya Tuxedo Bertopeng, karena lingkaran hitam disekita matanya yang terlihat seperti topeng. Saat itu hampir setiap hari aku bertemu dengan tuxedo di tempat rahasia kami, aku berangkat dari rumah jam 8 pagi dan pulang kerumah jam 5/6 sore atau jika aku sudah merasa lapar. Tapi aku jarang merasa lapar jika sudah berduaan dengan tuxedo. Hmm, aku maluuu.

Tapi aku kesel, karena ketahuan oleh mama trisha, ia jadi suka mengurungku didalam kamarnya, agar aku tidak bertemu dengan tuxedo, padahal aku kangen sekali dengan tuxedo. Malam itu ia mengurungku lagi didalam kamarnya, dan ia meninggalkanku sendiri dikamar. Kebetulan aku melihat Laptopnya yang terbuka dan menyala (sepertinya) ia sedang mengerjakan sesuatu. Ya sudah saking aku kesalnya dengan dia hari itu, aku naik keatas keyboard laptopnya dan aku pipis deh disitu, ihihihi sukurin. Namun saat aku belum sempat pindah tempat, ia tiba-tiba masuk! Cepat-cepat saja aku lari agar tidak ketahuan. Namun akhirnya ia sadar kalau laptopnya sudah aku pipisin, ia berteriak dan akhirnya hanya duduk lemas dipinggiran tempat tidur, saking syoknya. Aku jadi merasa bersalah, maaf ya mama Trisha. Ia tidak mengadukan perbuatan aku kepada Kakek bambang, ia terlalu takut aku akan diusir, uh, dia sungguh sayang padaku. Namun anehnya yang aku dengar setelah aku pipisin, performa Laptop butut itu semakin bagus, ihihihi memang aku ini pembawa keberuntungan. Setelah kejadian itu, mama Trisha tidak pernah lagi melarangku untuk berpacaran dengan tuxedo. Kami pun membangun keluarga yang bahagia. Diusiaku yang beum genap 3 tahun ini aku sudah 5 kali hamil namun kehamilanku yang kedua tidak lancar dan aku keguguran. Sekarang kalau dijumlah-jumlah anakku ada 13 ekor. Anakku yang terdahulu bernama Congki, dia lucu sepertiku dan dia laki-laki. Mama trisha dan nenek Nita sayang kepada congki dan berniat memelihara mereka, namun pada suatu siang Congki meninggal terlindas oleh mas ian. HUrgghhhh, nyebelin baget deh, padahal congki anak yang paling lama tinggal dirumah itu dan sudah disayanag oleh majikan-majikanku. Sekarang aku sedang merawat 3 anakku, dan bersiap untuk anak yang berikutnya mungkin, soalnya tuxedo sudah memanggil-manggilku untuk kawin lagi. Hihihihihih...

wajah popo jika sedang diomeli

mama trisha : ''POPO, dasar kucing manja dan bawel. Kamu ngencingin Laptop aku POPO! dasar nakal, tukang kawin. Liat saja nanti, kamu akan aku kebiri biar gendut dan tidak bisa hamil Hahahahah."

My movie wish list

1. Inception : starring Leonardo Di Caprio, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Ken Watanabe and Marrion Cotillard

2. Afterschool : an indie film, a special selection in Cannes

3. Everybody's fine : starring Robert De niro, Drew Barrymore and Kate beckinsale

4. Shrek Forever after : Donkey lost his memory and the cat gain weight

5. Alice in wonderland : Can't hardly wait!

6. The Lovely bones : intense and thrilling

7. The princess and the frog : a princess who turn into a frog, after kiss a frog

8. Nine : a new musical drama from Rob Marshal, who was directed Chicago.

Bikini Styles - Looking Good in a G-String Bikini

Women, have you noticed how men look at women who are wearing a bikini? No matter what the bikini style, men usually like what they see. Maybe it's time for you to find out how to look good in a g-string bikini.

We all feel the pressure from our culture to have a great looking body. Most women would love to have a fantastic bikini body. Everyday we see advertisements on TV, in newspapers and magazines displaying women in skimpy swimsuits.

Would You Like to Have a Bikini Body?

You can look great in any style bikini fast! There is a way for you to accomplish this. You can make this work with an easy to follow fat loss program, moderate exercise, combined with a healthy diet. There is no costly equipment to buy, impossible to follow diet, or hours spent exercising.

It is proven, documented fact that you can achieve that bikini look with a fat burning, muscle building program based on the latest scientific facts. You just need to get on that program and achieve the look of your dreams fast.

So, if looking good in an g-string bikini is what you really want to do, then you need to take action now.

Motivation: Buying Your Bikini Online

It is always good to have a goal and something to keep you motivated to reach that goal. Your best motivation would be to buy that bathing suit now.

Buying a sexy swimsuit doesn't have to be hard. You don't even have to drive to the local mall and spend hours looking for the perfect bikini. You can find any swimsuit you want with just the click of your mouse.

Any time, day or night, you can shop from the comfort of your living room. You can even check out some of the sexiest, tiny bathing suits, without any embarrassment.

Think of it - shops open 24/7 and no pesky sales people. Shop at your leisure; taking your time to pick out the perfect swimsuit.

Why Would You Want To Buy Now?

Any goal is always easier to reach if you have something motivating you. By purchasing your bikini swimsuit now you have a physical object that you can not only look at, but touch and feel. You can hold it up and imagine how great you will look in it.

There is sexy swimwear for every woman, no matter size or shape. So much can be done with so little fabric! Take advantage of the promise of beauty, and the perfect adventure that bikinis offer.

Take your time and check out the many different styles available online. Be reasonable - if you are wearing a size 9 now, don't expect to immediately fit into a size 4. Set realistic goals, be consistent in following the program, and enjoy a great body in your new G-String Bikini.

ANOMALI coffee

hello, ini pertama kalinya saya mengunjungi Anomali coffee. Coffee shop yang berada di Jl. Senopati Raya No. 35, ini menawarkan berbagai jenis sajian kopi. Mulai dari kopi-kopi khas nusantara seperti kopi toraja, kopi sumatra, kopi jawa dan kopi luwak sampai expresso dan latte.

Hari itu tepatnya sabtu kemarin saya, saya bersama 2 teman saya Intan dan Anty mengasah otak alias berbicara bisnis disana. Awalnya kami memesan kopi-kopi dulu sebagai starternya (coffee for starter, nice idea), saya seperti biasa memesan blended vanilla latte my favourite. Lalu sambil menunggu lapar kami berfoto dan saya memotret beberapa sudut disana yang menarik. Interior tempatnya sangat menarik, krn tempatnya dibuat seperti gudang penyimpanan biji kopi, lalu konsep tempatnya yg homey dan agak kuno, dengan sentuhan kursi-kursi jaman dulu, piano antik dan mesin pemanggang dan penggiling kopi yang dapat terlihat langsung. Jadi disana, kita juga bisa membeli biji kopi dan kopi bubuk giling dan langsung melihat proses pembuatannya. Dan saat biji kopinya di panggang, pengunjung dapat mencium aroma gosong yang kemudian menjadi aroma kopi yang nikmat. Lalu tempat ini juga menyediakan free wi-fi dengan koneksi yang (sepertinya) sangat bagus, karena pengunjung dikursi sebelah tidak beranjak sama sekali selama 5 jam berkutat didepan laptopnya!

Anomali club sandwich

me and Anomali club sandwich

Anty's : Cordon Bleu

Intan's : Chicken Steak

Business Director and Creative Director, taken by marketing manager.

Dan saatnya mencicipi makanannya. Saya memesan menu favourite disana, Anomali Club Sandwich yang super yummy. Lapisan roti yang nikmat, membuat saya tidak bisa berhenti hingga gigitan terakhir. Lalu 2 teman saya itu masing-masing memesan Chicken steak dan Cordon Bleu. Hmmm, chicken steaknya yummy, dengan taburan bumbu yang creamy dan juga jamur yang menambah cita rasa nikmat. Lalu Cordon bleu-nya dengan sausnya yang enaak sekali. Benar-benar saatnya memanjakan perut dengan makanan-makanan nikmat. Kesimpulannya, tempat ini sangat cocok untuk anda yang mencari suasana homey, laid back dan cozy, karena tempat ini menyediakan itu semua. Dengan makanan yang tersedia, mulai dari breakfast, lunch dan dinner dapat anda lakukan disini, dan jangan lupa bawa laptop dan sahabat untuk menemani anda seharian.

Dan sepanjang hari kami habiskan dengan makan, berfoto dan bercanda gurau dengan istilah baru kum-kum.

The Zebra Bikini - Your Guide to the Hottest Swimsuit to Hit the Beach This Summer

For women who wants to be noticed amongst a slew of hot bodies your can't get past the Zebra Bikini. The classic black & white animal print is a favourite of celebrities and those who just want a super sexy and perhaps slightly wild look.

Zebra bikinis come in a variety of styles to suit every taste, whether it's an itsy bitsy Brazilian bottom, halter top, sliding triangle, padded or bandeau there is a cut to suit every shape. Many designers now offer the zebra bikini it colours other than black & white including fuchsia, purple and even emerald green. Over the years many celebrities have been spotted wearing the zebra bikini.

Recently sex symbol of daytime television and dancing with the stars contestant Lisa Rinna showed the world why she's still one of the hottest mommies in Hollywood. She was spotted frolicking in the Malibu Ocean along with her daughters Delilah Belle and Amelia Grey in her zebra-print two-piece bikini showing off her amazing body as she frolicked in the sand. Jessica Alba was also seen on the beaches of Hawaii playing a little beach volleyball in her zebra two piece.

Other celebrities spotted by paparazzi in just the past 12 months sporting zebra pint bikinis were Brooke Hogan, Kim Kardashian, Heidi Montag, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, Kelly Clarkson & Kristen Bell.

If a Zebra bikini is a bit too much for you there are plenty of options to add some animal print to your look. Zebra print accessories are perfect to give your overall style a bit of a pick me up. A cover up, dress, sandals or even a great bag are perfect accessories for that hot summer look. You can even find some great zebra jewelry if you choose to go with a more classic black swimsuit.

From high end to affordable several swimsuit designers have given their take on the zebra bikini. If price is no object Michael Kors & Roberto Cavalli have some great looking bathing suits. If you are looking for something more affordable Busy Summer offers zebra swimsuits in bother one and two piece designs.

So get out there and dare to be noticed. The fashionista who wears a zebra bikini to the beach or pool isn't afraid of having all eyes on her. As a matter of fact, that's exactly what she wants. If that sounds like you, dare to be just as bold, sexy and beautiful as your animal print swimwear.

Answering a Reader Question #59

Anonymous Wrote:

Hello,

I've been with an agency for 2.5 years and my contract is for 3 years. I want out! NOW! they have done nothing for me. I wrote them saying I wanted out ( in a nice way) but wanted to keep it short because I didn't know what to say. If I can get out of my contract I have so many other chances for modeling already. I can't tell the agency that because then they will know they could make money off me. How do I get out? Last time I spoke to them they said "ok you can be released in 6 months" but I can't wait. My whole life is in Europe! my boyfriend and all my friends. HELP HELP HELP. 

Hi, Anonymous...ouch, what a terrible situation to be in! I'm really sorry you have to go through that. Have you gone through your modeling contract to see what you are supposed to do if you want to terminate your contract? In general, sending written correspondence stating that you are terminating your contract early because you are seeking better opportunities should be more than enough to suffice. If they were able to make money off of you they would have been booking you work by now, which it doesn't seem like they've been doing. Try writing another letter to them (not an email and make sure to get the letter certified so that you know they received it), stating that you want to move back to Europe and wish to terminate your contract immediately.

Wait about a week and see if they respond back to you. If they do not contact you in any way then follow it up with a phone call to restate what you wrote in your letter. If you mention that you are moving back to Europe, they will not be able to control your actions related to that. Is your contract non exclusive or exclusive? If it is exlcusive, be sure to read the contract and see what areas they claim to represent you exclusively under. Either way, if you stress hard enough that you no longer wish to be a part of their agency, hopefully they will just let you go with no strings attached. I parted with an agency that just stopped communicating with me. I sent them a mailed letter as well as an email to let them know that I was opting out of my contract then and there. I didn't even hear from them but as far as I am concerned, I followed the instructions so I don't consider myself a part of their agency anymore.

This is a delicate situation to be in so if you need more assistance or need to provide me with further details so that I can better help you, feel free to email me at: daniadenise@gmail.com.

Meet my boss

Yoris sebastian, itulah namanya. Mungkin namanya seperti akrab di telinga anda, yang suka nonton kick andy, yang suka dengan marketing, yang suka baca majalah Hai, yang suka ke hard rock cafe dan kerja di Octovate. Ya, benar Yoris Sebastian yang itu. Pertama kali saya membaca artikel tentang dia, adalah di koran kompas minggu, waktu itu kompas sedang mengangkat profil dia dan pekerjaan yang ia geluti, seorang creative consultant. Saat membaca profil beliau, he blown me away, kenapa karena dia sangat-sangat inspiratif sekali. Jadi begini ceritanya saat masih sekolah di SMA Pangudi Luhur jakarta, ia sudah aktif dalam berbagai kegiatan mulai dari PL fair dan juga magang di majalah Hai. Selepas SMA ia memutuskan kuliah di Atmajaya dengan jurusan akuntansi, namun disaat yang bersamaan pula, ia mulai magang di Hard Rock Cafe. Karena karirnya di HRC meningkat dan sering dipromosikan, hingga saat meninjak usia 26 tahun, ia menjadi GM (general manager) termuda di Asia Pacific dan termuda nomer 2 di dunia. Melihat karirnya, ia memutuskan untuk berhenti kuliah, karena tidak mau setengah-setengah menjalaninya, ingat kata-kata 'if you win some, you loose some'. Waktu itu cara Yoris meyakinkan orang tuanya adalah dengan kata-kata 'Gimana nih, sekarang sayan sudah pada posisi ini di pekerjaan saya, apakah masih butuh gelar sarjana??'

Namun beberapa tahun belakangan, Yoris aktif mengurusi perusahaan yang ia dirikan OMG creative consulting (Oh my goodness) sebagai CCO, Chief Creative Officer. Perusahaan ini memfokuskan diri pada hal-hal kreatif, sesuai dengan tagline-nya 'think out of the box, execute inside the box'. Beberapa project yang ditangani OMG sampai saat ini antara lain F-pod di FX, Jiffest, Film Queen Bee, Film Ketika cinta bertasbih, Clas Music heroes dan masih banyak lagi. Peran OMG dalan project-project tersebut adalah sebagai kreator, event consultant, mengkonsultasikan cara-cara pemasarannya, pokoknya it's all about marketing and communication strategy.

Setelah membaca artikel dikompas itu, keesokan harinya saat dikampus, saya yang terkenal sebagai story teller, langsung menceritakan itu semua ke teman-teman saya. Dan reaksi mereka adalah, 'Waouw, mantab amat tuh orang'. Dan sejak saat itu OMG masuk dalam daftar calon tempat Kerja Profesi saya. Namun, saya bingung, bagaimana ya caranya? darimana link-nya agar saya dapat magang disitu.

Cerita bisa Kerja Profesi di OMG :

Suatu hari seorang Trishatara Handayani, mengalami tekanan dan gundah gulana dalam menghadapi kenyataan, bahwa ia belum juga mendapatkan tempat untuk kerja profesi. Saat itu ia sedang duduk didepan komputernya, membuka facebook, mendesain cv dan portofolio, bercengkrama dengan teman lewat fasilitas YM, sampai matanya terhenti ketika ingat dan melihat sebuah nama yang begitu familiar melintas di layar home facebook, nama itu adalah Yoris Sebastian Nisiho. Lalu dengan tangan gemetar dan peluh keringat membanjiri kepala dan wajahnya, ia memberanikan diri untuk meng-klik nama tersebut. Klik. Dan selanjutnya ia meng-klik kolom send a message. Lalu ia mengetik sebuah kata-kata sakti kepada orang yang hebat itu kurang lebih seperti ini aksi sok akrab seorang Trishatara Handayani kepada Yoris Sebastian :

internship.

Between Yoris Sebastian Nisiho and You

Trishatara Handayani Dharmono 17 August at 12:50

halo mas yoris.
saya trisha, aku mau tanya bisa tidak untuk PKL di OMG?
untuk memenuhi tugas semester in. terima kasih banyak.

Yoris Sebastian Nisiho 17 August at 13:57

Halo Ticha, di omg ada PKL. Kita harus dari kampus dan minimal 3 bulan. Kirim aja surat dari kampus ke contact@yorissebastian.com

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Trishatara Handayani Dharmono 17 August at 23:56

ok, terima kasih mas yoris..

Trishatara Handayani Dharmono 11 September at 14:22

mas yoris, aku sudah kirim email dengan lampiran surat dari kampus.
atas nama trishatara handayani. tolong di cek ya mas. terima kasih

Yoris Sebastian Nisiho 11 September at 16:43

tlg di fwd juga email tsb ke yoris@alwaysomg.com

Trishatara Handayani Dharmono 11 September at 19:50

sudah saya forward ke email diatas mas.
terima kasih banyak.

Dan begitulah, kurang lebih 1 minggu kemudian ia mendapatkan email dari Dilla Amran untuk melakukan interview. Dan saat interview, prosesnya sungguh berbeda dari tempat lain yang pernah ia coba. Yang membuatnya senang, mereka melihat visi dan misi hidup kita, cita-cita kita dan apa yang kita mau dan sukai. Sesuatu yang jarang ditanyakan saat wawancara kerja, apalagi hanya sekedar magang. Bravo OMG! Love OMG

*tips dalam mencari tempat KP dan menghadapi Interview:

- berindaklah sok akrab tapi sopan terhadap orang penting di perusahaan tersebut.

- jangan malu-malu karena kita butuh

- cari tahu perusahaan tersebut

- ketahuilah minat dan bakat anda terlebih dahulu

- wawasan dalam menjawab pertanyaan itu penting

- tatap mata pewawancara, itu menandakan anda tertarik dengan pekerjaan ini, mendegarkan dia, dan menghormati dia.

- jawab pertanyaan dengan yakin, tapi jangan sok tahu

- penampilan yang rapi, itu nilai plus dan artinya anda menghormati orang yang meng-interview anda

Pertanyaan saat sesi wawancara :

dilla amran : By the time of 40, apa yang akan kamu lakukan ?

trishatara handayani : a Fashion Company dan mengutip kata-kata Robert T. Kiyosaki 'Money works for me, not I work for money'

dilla amran : Sebutkan 5 agency, perusahaan yang kamu mau banget kerja disitu, dalam dan luar negeri ?

trishatara handayani : Conde Nast, LVMH, Ogilvy, Octocomm dan Mra.

My Casting Call Experience: HMM

No, I'm not saying "Hmm" in my post title (lol). HMM is short for Halvorson Model Management, which is one of the more successful boutique modeling agencies in the Bay Area. Located about 30-45 minutes South of San Francisco, I'd been eyeing this agency for a while now--I just never had the time to attend their open casting call, which is every Monday.

I've run into many girls on gigs that were represented by HMM and had nothing but good things to say. Luckily, I was finally able to coordinate my schedule to attend their casting call. I arrived early and took a seat in the waiting room. According to the written instructions displayed on the table I filled out a short form with my basic information (stats, contact info, experience, etc) and waited. After a few minutes I was called into the office and sat down with the owner of the agency, Traci Halvorson.

We chatted easily while she looked through my book (portfolio) and reviewed my resume. She was very impressed with the amount of work I'd done and she really liked my look--mainly the more commercial/happy images. She said my look was very ethnically ambigous, which is high in demand these days and because I looked so young for my age, she believed I had another good five years in the industry (of course I plan on being around for a lot longer than that when it comes to modeling lol but coming from an agency owner, that is definitely a huge compliment!).

The only downside was that they had just signed a girl that had "my look" and the cutting part was that she was of fashion height (5'8" +), which meant that she could easily cross over and do print as well as high fashion. Grrrr...I tell ya, I am so tired of fashion girls taking the print work from us "shorties" but that's another vent for another day.

Because of the new girl they just signed, HMM wanted to keep me on a "test" trial, which basically meant that the agency wouldn't offer me a contract but would instead shop around my comp card to clients to see if any were interested in casting me for projects. Should anything come up I'd have the option of booking the gig through HMM and then consider a contract at that time. I was told, however, that this season is their busiest for their fashion girls and then they close down for two weeks for the holiday season. Basically I would be put on hold until the end of January, at which time I was told to contact HMM again to do a follow up and resubmit myself if no castings came up for me.

While it wasn't the results I had hoped for (darn that new girl!) I did enjoy my casting experience. The agency was very friendly, easy to talk to and I wasn't rushed in and out, which was refreshing. They took the time to talk to me and really get to know me, which was nice. I don't believe that I'll have a chance at signing with HMM anytime soon but should conditions change, I wouldn't mind resubmitting myself again. Just got to get the timing right. Until then, the search continues!

When One is Not enough!

my current obsession : Christian Louboutin pumps/platform

my current obsession : Louis Vuitton Tribal sandals

Ada banyak cerita dan buku yang diangkat dari sepasang sepatu. Cinderella, Gadis bersepatu merah, The wizard of OZ dan bahkan Sex and the city. Pertanyaannya mengapa wanita sangat mencintai sepatu? dan mengapa tidak pernah cukup untuk mempunyai sepatu? Saya pribadi sangat-sangat mencintai sepatu, setiap pergi ke pusat-pusat perbelanjaan, pasti yang saya incar yang saya cari dan yang ingin saya beli, tidak lain adalah Sepatu. Bagi saya pakaian tidak perlu terlalu mahal, merek apapun jadi, namun untuk Tas dan Sepatu saya tidak ragu untuk mengeluarkan budget lebih. Sepatu itu sangat penting, bukan hanya menjadi penunjang penampilan, tapi jika anda telah berdandan dari ujung kepala, namun sepatu anda salah, maka itu akan mempengaruhi penampilan keseluruhan anda. Sepatu membuat penampilan pemakainya menjadi sangat Chic atau malah gagal sama sekali. Banyak yang bilang mencari sepatu yang tepat (sole mate) sama susahnya seperti mencari soulmate. Karena kita butuh sepatu yang dapat memeluk kaki kita dengan sempurna, yang dapat membuat kita selalu nyaman saat berjalan bersamanya. Makanya banyak para pemuja sepatu (shoe fetish) biasanya setia pada 1 merek sepatu dan jarang berpindah ke lain hati.

Ada banyak perancang sepatu diantaranya yang sangat terkenal saat ini adalah Roger Vivier (sekarang oleh Bruno Frisoni), Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Stuart Weitzman, Giussepe Zannoti dan Jimmy Choo. Namun nama-nama diatas memiliki koleksi sepatu yang harganya 10 kali lipat dari sepatu-sepatu yang saya miliki. Namun saya memiliki impian untuk memiliki koleksi-koleksi sepatu yang akan membuat semua perempuan iri melihatnya. Percaya atau tidak sebuah benda fashion yang mahal dan prestise akan membuat orang To die for untuk memilikinya. Karena dari sepatu bermutu yang kita dapatkan bukan hanya sepasang sepatu yang indah dan mahal, tapi juga kepuasan, kenyamanan dan kaki yang sehat. Karena biasanya para shoe maker tersebut melakukan riset bersama timnya untuk membuat sepatu berhak stilleto menjadi sangat nyaman saat dipakai. Yah, kalau untuk saya yang masih mendapat uang jajan dan belum memiliki penghasilan sendiri, rasanya saat ini lebih pantas membeli dan memakai sepatu dari merek-merek seperti charles and keith, zara, aldo, nine west atau (x) s, m,l yang harganya ramah tapi juga berkualitas bagus. Killer Heels!

Beberapa koleksi sepatu yang sering saya pakai, cheap yet comfortable!

my favourite : (X) S, M, L shoes

charles and keith

charles and keith

my all time favourite shoes, cheap and comfortable (Beyond)

Vnc

Kiko studded shoes

Vnc

Quotes :

"Give a girl the right Shoes, and she will conquer the world" - Marilyn Monroe

"Shoes more durable than Sex" - Madonna

"Man, I may not know, but shoes...shoes I know" - Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City

"Perempuan itu yang dilihat pertama kali adalah sepatunya, dan itulah yang tidak pernah dimengerti oleh pria" - Shanty

"Why men don't have a clue and women Always need more shoes" Barbara and Adam Pease