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EVERY MODEL M A G A Z I N E

Summer 2016

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EVERY MODEL MAGAZINE

EVERY MODEL MAGAZINE IS THE FIRST MODELLING INDUSTRY PUBLICATION DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO REACH THE DIVERSE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE BUSINESS. we would like to say thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years by reminding you of some of our favourite covers since our very first edition back in 2007

Informative features, advice, guidance and inspirational interviews are just some of the regular editorial topics covered. The aim and philosophy of Every Model Magazine is to bring together professionals and those wishing to be part of the industry. Every Model Magazine acts as an independent tool to converge with other businesses at a professional and high level. The editorial content is designed to provide maximum benefit to our readers and a medium for businesses to gain knowledge to enhance their own organisations.

Anyone wishing to learn about a model’s view and perspective will find it in Every Model Magazine.

Models, actors, presenters, dancers, can learn about the goods and services offered by the industry.

What makes a good agency? What do agencies look for in their models? What are the negatives within the industry from a model’s perspective? How can the industry accommodate them better? What can be learnt and subsequently developed in order to stand out from the rest? Read, learn and enjoy Every Model Magazine. Visit the website at www.everymodelgroup.com EM 2

contents Summer 2016

Front cover image Model Esmée Faith Photography by Ruthie Deane

6 -9 model news what’s been in the press

14-17 mini models child model editorial

Photographers & image credits

Alan Strutt, Fay L. Hill, Ruthie Deane, Shutterstock, Chelley Wilson-Stimson

Editorial & production Editor: Ruth Deane Tel: 01572 737126 editor@everymodelgroup.com Beauty Editor: Deanna Bailey editor@everymodelgroup.com PR: info@everymodelgroup.com Tel: 01572 737126 Proof reader: David Alban Lingard info@everymodelgroup.com Columnists: Fay L Hill, Chelley Wilson Stimson, Hairtrade.com, Marie Ann Lynch, Stephanie Grao Design: Model Media Ltd info@everymodelgroup.com Advertising: Model Media Ltd info@everymodelgroup.com EM Online: Model Media Ltd Publishers: Model Media Ltd Tel:01572 737126 Email: info@everymodelgroup.com © EM (Every Model) Magazine is published by Model Media Ltd. Copyright: EM Magazine, Model Media Ltd. Reproduction of any part is prohibited except by prior written permission of the publishers. The contents are considered accurate at the time of printing and we cannot accept liability for omissions, errors, or loss of materials. Opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarily endorsed by EM Magazine including copy and artwork provided by advertisers. All competitions and free gifts are run in conjunction with independent suppliers and fulfilment of the prize rests with the prize donor with no alternative provided by the owners of EM Magazine or Model Media Ltd should the donor fail to honour the related prize.

8-9 be a model on the inside

10-11 gift guide

summer beauty and gift list

22-23 super cool

ideas for summer 2016

26-28 talk or do?

Fay Hill talks business

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Visit us online at www.everymodelgroup.com

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From

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EDITOR With such a fantastic team at EMG we never fail to have some mad times.

Especially in the Summer months when the mere glimpse of sun involves all Brits losing any sense of normality. Whatever that is!

We have been really busy scouting, signing and training new talent. Welcome to our new mini models, EsmĂŠe, Eve, Sophie, Nadia and Amy Lee. A warm welcome to Anna and Jamie in our adult division and a huge congrats to all our models for the work they have been doing recently.

There is nothing more rewarding than to be told that the professionalism displayed by all EMG models is exemplary. With more exciting times ahead we have some wonderful stories to bring you from our working models living the #modelLIFE. Keep an eye on our Insta and Twitter feeds to follow our models at work and having a great time.

We have girls and guys in the process of international signings, minis and adults out for castings and most importantly models selected and CAST for exciting jobs and opportunities. Thanks so much to all of our hard working models.

I would like to say a personal thank you to the parents of our mini models. We are so blessed to have such wonderful like minded people to work with. All parents associated with EMG take their roles seriously and professionally. However they remain grounded and sensible about

the reality of this highly competitive industry. An attitude essential for success in any business, but particularly this one!

Inside this edition of EM we feature two of our mini models the beautiful EsmĂŠe and Eve. Bluebell filled woods are a favourite editorial location for us. We hope you like their piccies. See pages 1417.

Also a big thanks to Deanna, now officially back after maternity leave. Not only as Beauty Editor, but back on set.

Lovely stuff! Also a big welcome to our new HMU Rhea.

We are also thrilled to introduce to you our new columnist Marie. Originally selected as a model within our new faces search, this beautiful lady is now able to share with us her words of wisdom. See her column on page 8.

We have tonnes to share with you in our beauty and gift guides. Some seriously cool new gadgets and ideas for Summer, and some pretty awesome drinks for you to try. So cheers to that!

Fay Hill discusses the reality of not just TALKING about it, but getting on and actually DOING it. See her column on page 26.

A final note to say thank you to all who have contributed to this edition and a reminder that EM Mag is available in print as well as online. See the website for full details and to order your very own printed copy. See you next time.

model news CATCHUP Bringing you the best news and views on all things model related with links to the press stories you may have missed! Keep up to date and know your craft!

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Meet the Male Model Who's the Brand-New Face of Abercrombie & Fitch and click on the link to read the full story in Teen Vogue.

A great advert for social media followings being of significance in the industry (check him out at Insta alexlibby123 to see what we mean!)

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We LOVE that this is “Just the Beginning for 68-YearOld Model Maye Musk With more than five decades in the business and a collaboration with Beyoncé under her belt, Maye Musk is poised to take her career to the next level.”

As seen in W Magazine. Click the link to the left to read the full article. Photograph

by Matthew Priestly as

featured in W Magazine.

Hair by Matthew Tuozzoli for L’Oréal Paris at Atelier Management; makeup by Heather Schnell for Chantecaille at Utopia; Manicure by Yuko Wada for Dior Vernis at Atelier Management.

Photo Editor: Biel Parklee.

Photography Assistant: Norah Priestley. Fashion Assistant: Josefina Mendez Elizade.

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Being a

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In July 2015, I, Maria, a 46 year old Operational Manager f rom Birmingham found myself posing for a photographer out in London’s famous Leicester S quare. I was conf ident, excited and unaware of my surroundings, simply enjoying ever y moment.

‘Thank you for making my job so easy Maria, said the young photographer from Poland.

Do you know I actually believed I had done that very thing, made his job easy? How on earth did this happen? I had never done any modelling in my life and I certainly was no expert but here I was the wrong side of 40 with no concern at all for my age, living a dream. Now I’m not one for using the word coincidence lightly and I will not attach it to this experience. I was right where I was because of belief in myself and good old fashioned high esteem.

Your picture will reach the hearts of others if you start from the inside out.

Now having said all of the above with great conviction there was a burning question within me. Why? Why am I here? I had no desire to go modelling at this stage of my life and in all honesty I didn’t think this was a dream of mine 30 years prior, or was it?

When I was 16 years old I was so unaware, so as most folk do I went with the world. ‘Get a job in a bank, Maria; you’re good with numbers’ I would hear my parents say. They meant well for me but they too were conditioned to go with the world. If only I and my parents who by that time were in their forties had the insight, belief, and courage that I do today? If I had what I have today would I have become a model? I don’t know the answer to that question but I do believe I would have done what was meant for me and would have been the best version of whatever that was because I would have not only concentrated on my outsides, I would have looked to find my truth from the inside.

So back to my question, what was being asked of me? I knew that the modelling world was calling me but for a different reason than the obvious one. If modelling had been for me and if I and my parents had the inside secret I would have been one hell of a model.

Without it I may have done ok but I know I would never have reached my true potential.

So I concluded I was being asked to reach out to you. If you are a young up-and-coming model or the parent of a model with a dream I urge you to start from the inside out.

Your picture will reach the hearts of others if you start from the inside out.

Seven years ago I embarked on this road less travelled and I have been having a ball and doing what was meant for me. Yes some things come with age but most of our truth and glories come from the inner voice within that just doesn’t get enough air time. Give that voice a say, it’s your birth right to reach your true potential.

Be a model on the inside…………

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Beauty Editor’s picks My top makeup must haves for summer ‘16 are from the wonderful MAC. My absolute fave is the perennial rose shade of lip colour. Lush!

EYE SHADOW X 9 DUSKY ROSE TIMES

BY MAC. A well-edited palette featuring a colour wave of dusky rose hues at £25.

LIPSTICK BY MAC SHADE: VELVET TEDDY[MATT] £15.50 ALL THE RIGHT ANGLES CONTOUR PALETTE BY MAC contouring, highlighting, portable. £35.00 PERENNIAL ROSE BY MAC Dusty pink with gold pearl £18.00 GLEAMTONES POWDER / VIBE TRIBE BY MAC A bronzing and highlighting powder with a colour block of four shades in one pan. £26.50

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Using red lipstick to cover tattoos, mascara as shoe polish and primer as a make up remover are just some of the hidden talents of the cosmetics hiding in your make up bag.

Online hair and beauty retailer Hair trade.com have looked into the alternative uses of common make up products.

Other uses include how to use one make up product as another cosmetic, such as turning blusher into nail varnish, highlighter as a lip plumper and eye shadow as a brow definer.

For those who don’t want to shell out on new make up fads, the site suggests how to use products most women already have, such as an eye shadow as a highlighter or concealer as primer.

Joanne Dodds from Hairtrade.com says “Make up is something we love to experiment with but some of the alternative uses we found came as a surprise to us. The best thing we’ve found out is that you can make your products stretch further than they already do. If you’re out and about and have forgotten your eyeliner, it’s so handy to know how you can make your eye shadow do exactly the same job. With new trends in make up coming round every few weeks, it’s good to know that the staples in your make up bag can be multi-tasking.”

Red lipstick as tattoo cover up Trace your tattoo with red lipstick, fill it in then cover with concealer and powder. The red acts as a neutraliser to the ink and will cover it up.

Mascara as shoe polish Did you know your trusty mascara can act as shoe polish when you don’t have any to hand?

Simply dab some onto kitchen roll and apply to black leather shoes to hide scuffs and marks.

Petroleum jelly to set perfume Dabbing on petroleum jelly to your pulse points before spritzing perfume will make it last longer.

The ointment is air and watertight so will seal in fragrance better than applying to dry skin.

Foundation as cream blusher Cream blushers are having a moment on the catwalks at the moment but instead of investing in a new one, simply put some of your favourite powder blusher onto the back of your hand and mix with a little foundation. Apply the beautiful pale colour to the apples of your cheeks.

Argan oil for nails This miracle oil has been hailed a saviour for hair but it can also be used on your nails too.

Apply to any dry cuticles in need of some tender loving care.

Hairspray as make up setter Many brands have created pricey make up setter sprays but a good quality hairspray will do just as good a job. Spray around 20cm away from your face after applying make up and once you’ve cooled down from any heated hair styling.

Matt eye shadow as eyebrow definer If you want to rock a power brow look but can’t afford yet another product, have a root through your old eye shadows and find one that suits your eyebrow colour. Make sure the powder is matt not shimmery and apply with an angled eye shadow brush for extra definition.

Concealer as eye shadow primer If you suffer from oily lids then eye shadows can slip away into creases easily. If you don’t want to buy yet another product, try dabbing your concealer onto your eyelids to act as a base to eye shadow.

Old mascara wand as root touch up tool Once you’ve finished with a mascara, keep the brush and put it through the dishwasher. Then when it comes touching up your roots, apply your hair dye with the brush. It will distribute the dye evenly and be more precise than what comes with the kit.

Eyeshadow as eye liner Dampen an angled eye shadow brush or cotton bud and use on eye shadow pallette. The water will intensify the pigments to give a strong bold line.

Primer as make up remover Perfect for those sneezes when you’re applying mascara. Dot your primer onto a cotton bud to clear away any mistakes without smudging.

Lipstick as blusher Apply lippy then blot with heel of hand and gently press onto your cheeks for a healthy glow!

Blush as nail varnish Simply scrape off a bit of your blusher onto a clear surface then mix with a clear nail varnish.

You’ll have a lovely flattering tone that will compliment any outfit.

Shimmery blushes will add a bit of sparkle to the polish too.

Eye shadow as highlighter Most girls have a pearly shimmery eye shadow in their make up bag somewhere, put it to good use. Mix a tiny amount with your facial powder and place on cheekbones, t-zone and along the front of your nose.

Highlighter as lip plumper Don’t shell out for expensive lip plumping products when you can create the illusion with highlighter. Apply your lipstick, then draw a small cross across the middle part of your lips and cupid’s bow with highlighter. Blend and blot for more fuller looking lips.

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This editorial with Esmée and Eve for EM Magazine was shot in the heart of Rutland, close to the equally teeny tiny village of Whitwell. A rather aptly small but stunning place, twinned with Paris. A location of the future for these two we don’t doubt!

Models Esmée & Eve Agent EMG Models Photography by Ruthie Deane Assistant Brankica Drinic

Two of our most recent signings include the most beautiful Esmée and Eve. Their very first editorial shoot taken amongst a blanket of bluebells, they both excelled at the job presented to them.

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Esmée Eve

Top left, Esmée raids

the dressing up box and aces it! Top right both Esmée and Eve do what kids do best, run, scream and laugh! Middle left, Eve whispers a secret to Esmée about the fairies in the wood.

Middle right, Esmée checks she’s all ready for camera! Bottom pic, what could be cuter than two friends reading a story together in the great outdoors. Eve your story telling skills are exemplary!

This page EMG mini model Eve Facing page EMG mini model EsmĂŠe

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Simply, insert the silicone slope into the classic glass, add little water and freeze for a couple of hours.

Once frozen you’ll be left with a slanted piece of ice that looks classic, pour over your spirit or drink of choice and you’ll be ready to unwind.

Keep your drinks cool for up to 25 hours and your hot beverages warm for up to 12 with the stylish ‘Canteen’ for Root 7. RRP £17.99, available from www.root7.com in a variety of gorgeous colours.

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Be your own...

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t has always been my dream to represent my country in some way.

This year I am blessed to be one of the few selected Miss Universe Great Britain finalists and will hopefully be chosen to represent Great Britain internationally.

I was thrilled when I was invited for

with bone diseases and their families, along with Sheroes Hangout, an initiative in India that supports women who have been subjected to brutal acid attacks.

It is wonderful and motivating to know that our efforts do not solely contribute to our own personal growth in the competition but are also helping to improve other peoples` lives, especially in regards to the empowerment of

...best friend!

an interview held in the glamorous Beach Blanket Babylon, Notting Hill, London. I spoke with some of the other candidates and the reigning winner the beautiful Grace Levy. The girls were friendly, chatty and unsurprisingly nervous. They all looked different to each other; some girls were tall while others shorter and some ladies were thin and others curvier. It was nice to see that every girl there was beautiful in her own way and confident in her own skin.

Before the interviews took place, the director, Paula Abbandonato, introduced herself. I was touched to hear that the organisation helps Strongbones Children`s Charitable Trust, which aids children

women, by being positive and strong role models, helping these organisations and by inspiring others to not be afraid to go after their dreams.

I was also encouraged by the advice that Paula gave us all. She told us that every girl there had the potential to be the next Miss Universe Great Britain and to focus and work hard on being the best version of ourselves possible. Doing the best you can and not comparing yourself to others is advice that I always give young people, especially aspiring models, who feel pressured into looking a certain way. Critics love to say that modelling and pageantry is detrimental to people’s confidence and makes them feel constantly inadequate as they fail to attain an unrealistic body shape and face constant rejection.

Comparing our looks or achievements to others is something we naturally and, often, subconsciously do to erroneously determine our worth. If your sense of worth comes from winning or thinking that you are better than others than you will be enslaved by the industry and society`s perception of beauty. Your sense of worth needs to come from within, from your own personal journey and not the prize. All the hard work you put in says more about you than anything else. We need to remember that we each have different personalities, skills, abilities and physical attributes and we must use all the unique qualities we have been blessed with and make the most of them in every opportunity we have.

What impresses me the most about these

girls isn’t how tanned or toned their body so that next time we will be successful. is but the strength and determination When I received the wonderful news that behind their beauty that we see come I won a place I was glad that I could use my through in stage presence. Their self-belief finalist title to organise a charity event. I ran and strong will are the qualities that are a photo shoot event at a large studio with truly responsible for motivating them to a full production team- a fashion stylist, strive towards achieving their goals. Selfmake-up artist, hair stylist and renowned belief and confidence is vital to exceling photographers. I also organised for a famous in the modelling industry where you are Michael Jackson Act to make an appearance competing against hundreds for every job. and entertain the guests. I thought this Remember that you are what you think so would make for an enjoyable day for those make sure you do not put yourself down taking part to be pampered while enjoying even when you face rejection or setbacks. drinks and canapÊs. I invited aspiring and The world is already full of people that are professional models, actors and dancers who quick to criticise when you make a wrong would benefit from new, professional and move. Often we are too self-critical and retouched pictures. The images were sold at become our own worst enemy causing a discounted price for them to be affordable our own failures. Psychologists call this a to those taking part and to enable more self-fulfilling prophecy; when you believe people to participate. It greatly benefited you will not succeed the models as they you allow yourself had a professional Be the friend that tells you to be defeated. hair and make-up that you are intelligent, Be your own best team that made them friend. The friend that look wonderful and talented and beautiful tells you that you are gained beautiful and can do anything intelligent, talented images that meet the and beautiful and high standards of the you put your mind to. can do anything you modelling industry put your mind to. It without having to is normal to doubt yourself and feel down spend a fortune. In addition, I gave them at times but make sure you put yourself up directions on how to model different styles by focusing on everything you have going thus the photo shoot served as a practical for you instead of pin pointing all your learning experience which helped to boost flaws. Having a positive mindset is more their self-confidence and I am sure they will important than any other attribute and is feel more prepared for future photo shoots. necessary to succeed in the long-term.

Journalists from a newspaper attended and Few people would say they have reached covered the event, interviewing me and their ideal self as we continue to learn and taking pictures of the event. I am glad that improve throughout our lives. However, the event had media coverage to raise more simply striving towards improving and awareness for Strongbones and bone diseases being the best we can be will already and I hope it will encourage people to become result in huge progress. The importance involved in helping charities and noble causes. of being honest with yourself should not I am currently working as a model be diminished however. When we have a so taking care of my health and fitness specific objective we must understand what is already part of my routine. I have is required to attain that goal and when been blessed with such an amazing and we are unsuccessful we should view the unique opportunity and I am doing experience as an opportunity to improve my best to make the most of it! by identifying the problems, mistakes or personal flaws that have impeded us from attaining that goal and work in improving Feel free to contact me via my Facebook that particular area whether it be our page: Stephanie Grao – Miss Universe GB mindset, attitude or a physical attribute Finalist or Instagram: Stephanie Grao.

Super O L C O SUMMER ideas...

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Each pair of these roll up flats comes with its own little bag for bringing home your heels, so you can walk or drive in comfort.

Just pop a pair in your car, your clutch or your closet, and save your soles!

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It has intelligent charge, which detects the electrical demand of different devices and charges specifically to its needs. This means it works with 98% of all mobile devices. With many safety features including overcharge, over current, short circuit, over voltage protection it makes it a worthy gadget.

Available in Black & Grey or White and Gold the Besiter Mercury 10 costs £34.99 from kavson.co.uk

FASHION

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#OOTDs

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new social network for style that gives the millions of influencers posting their style and ‘outfit of the day’ posts the ability to make money from their passion for fashion.

There have been 88 million posts shared using the #OOTD hashtag on Instagram, which works out as an #OOTD post every 2 seconds. On Twitter in the last year alone, 4 million tweets have been tagged with the hashtag.

With millions of social media users sharing photos of their outfits and influencing the fashion buying choices of millions more, one entrepreneur has spotted a gap in the market – and created a way for influencers to make money from their passion for fashion.

So the app is designed to give everyday social media users a way to monetise their influence.

By posting outfit images on Stylezz, influencers can quickly and simply tag the items of clothing featured. Stylezz EM 24

features more than 1 million individual items from more than 100 of the world’s top high-street and designer brands, including Topshop, Yves Saint Laurent, All Saints & Reiss.

Stylezz has calculated that influencers with 50,000 to 250,000 followers can earn up to £26,000 a year and one with 250,000 or more can earn up to £156,000 annually, if they publish on average five posts a week.

Stylezz is a streamlined platform for both social media users and followers, by allowing the influencer to socially market themselves to their fan-base, whilst simultaneously acting as a simple way for fans and followers to purchase the clothing worn by their favourite influencers.

Every time a follower purchases tagged items, the

person who posted the outfit will earn a percentage of the sale from the brand, through Stylezz.

Users can shop by cost, category, gender and by searching for an influencer, brand or retailer. By clicking on an influencer’s outfit, they are able to view each different item separately, select it and be automatically redirected to that brand or retailer’s checkout

page. Alternatively, the user can add items of clothing to a ‘wish list’ to purchase later on.

The app aims to create a unique shopping experience for the public as well as a simple platform for social media

A Fashion social network has been launched allowing millions of influencers to monetise posts and #OOTDs influencers and bloggers to make money from their posts.

Janny Kulah, founder of Stylezz, said, “The popularity of fashion influencers has soared in the past year, with tens of millions of people tagging social media posts with popular hashtags, but the majority of people are still struggling to monetise their sizeable follower bases. Stylezz is the answer, and is most easily described as the fashionable love child of Amazon and Instagram.

“We all know that social media users influence the buying habits of their followers – so why shouldn’t they earn from that influence? We also know from research we’ve done that many people like to buy the items they see on their favourite social media accounts and through Stylezz, we’ve created the perfect way for people to do both.”

There have been 88 million posts shared using the #OOTD hashtag on Instagram in total, which equates to more than 20 million in the last year and 8

million with #outfitoftheday. On Twitter in the last year alone, 4 million tweets have been tagged with #OOTD. That’s nearly 300,000 in the last 30 days alone, or 10,000 every day on average.

280,000 tweets have used #outfitoftheday in the last year.

If it sounds good to you, the app can be downloaded for free at https://itunes. apple.com/gb/app/stylezz/ id1082443970?mt=8

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“When you live for a strong purpose then hard work

T

isn’t an option, it’s a necessity.”

here are two types of people in this world - ‘the talkers’ and ‘the doers’- which one are you?

I’ve always been quite independent but in the last few years my confidence and independence has grown considerably. I realise now, whilst I cannot control my destiny, I can certainly help to shape it and by doing that I need to work hard to ensure I achieve my personal goals.

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In my last column I spoke about life as a new Mum and coping with identity changes. A few months on, my identity is pretty solid now and I’m very content with where I am- still working on ditching the guilt that comes with being a working Mummy but I hear guilt comes with the job! The work-life balance is a struggle for us all for different reasons. Are we

spending enough time with our loved ones? Are we taking good enough care of ourselves? I have deleted what I’m about to write several times but am deciding to keep it in- I recently missed wishing one of my closest friends a Happy Birthday purely because I was so absorbed in the mania of life. Needless to say, I felt extremely bad.

I have realised the people we choose to associate with has a massive impact on our lives. Consider the people in your circle and the support they give you. After giving birth to my daughter, I promised myself to never let negative energy surround me by choice. I have detoxed my life of anyone that I believe is detrimental to my existence and makes me question who I am and where I am heading. From doing so, I’m feeling stronger every day.

Are you a

TALKERor a

?

DOER words by Fay L Hill

For the sixth consecutive year, I organised the Miss London beauty pageant- the regional heat in association with Miss England and Miss World. In 2011 (with some persuasion from Ruthie Deane!) I took the competition over completely clueless about pageantry and what was in store. Needless to say, I loved it enough to keep going and every year, I love it a little more.

When I signed the agreement to run this year’s event, I found myself justifying my decision to loved ones assuring them I could manage being a Mum, running a full-time business, and organising an event for one of the most coveted pageant titles. Admittedly I had a few breakdowns along the way but this was all forgotten when I totalled up the amount raised for charity by my finalist- just shy of £7,000- in one month. Over the years of being involved with Miss England I have met friends for life- one of them being the Editor of EM, Ruthie Deane, and my title holders, in particular Rissikat Bade and Amy Willerton. More than this, I have met the most incredible women

It’s not easy but nothing worth having ever is.

who inspire me to keep on running Miss London and offering the women of our most precious City a platform to stand up and be counted.

This year I met some of my favourite finalists yet; firstly, my winner Whitney Martins who is already one of the most proactive ladies I have ever had the pleasure of working with and is going to go so, so far! Another lady, Kailey Willetts; she has lost a staggering five stone in eighteen months and is now promoting a healthy lifestyle, as well as working with gay charities to crush stigmas in communities. Alongside her was finalist, Nicola Tompkins; a serving Police Constable that was born with dyspraxia effecting everything from her speech to the way she walked. Despite being told she would have severe learning difficulties, I watched her with tears in my eyes as she so eloquently stood on stage infront of hundreds of people thanking her Mum and Dad for their support. She has achieved multiple levels of education creditation, including GCSEs and A-Levels, and is working to become

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a Detective Inspector. Finally, Mollie Gallagher- our youngest finalist, yet she had a maturity far beyond her years.

Mollie is establishing herself as a real figure head in the construction industry as she works to be one of the 1% of women to have qualified as a chartered surveyor by the time she turns 22. She is also a carer for her Mum. My ultimate discoveries though are two of the most incredible people I have ever met, Jade and Junior. Both patients of St Christophers Hospice (our chosen charity) Jade is eighteen and a victim of cancer. She gave the most humble, heartfelt speech as she explained to my finalists to stop getting caught up with the mundane, negativity of life and instead cherish every second. Initially Jade was reluctant to be involved in Miss London as she had preconceptions about pageantry and felt nervous to meet the ladies. By the end of it, she came to my final looking every inch the beauty queen, ditching her wig and rocking her new, pixie crop- she even presented our charity award on stage.

Alongside Jade is Junior- an unsung hero who was aggressively suffocated after he bravely stepped in to rescue a stranger that was being attacked- he has been left brain damaged and paralysed. Through the help of our fundraising, over the year I have known Junior, he has come so far. He is now learning to walk again and is working with open-Universities as an inspirational speaker. Considering his Mum was told he wouldn’t even survive the night after he was left for dead, this isn’t a miracle but a complete example of what a true fighter and determination can achieve.

Though I could never categorise myself in any where near the same league as these amazing people, I do share their passion for fight and determination to prove others wrong. At the end of Miss London I delivered a speech saying, as much as I just want my baby girl to be proud of me, I will be exceptionally proud if she becomes half of the lady that my finalists are. Completing Miss London proved to me that I can do what I want to do, if I just work that little harder than others are prepared to. It’s not easy but nothing worth having ever is.

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modelling industry directory Bonnie & Betty Child model agents www.bonnieandbetty.com agency@bonnieandbetty.com

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Directory please contact us at: info@everymodelgroup.com

Agents listed in the EM Directory are either fully accredited by the Every Model

Elite Model Management T: +44 (0) 207 841 3288 www.elitemodel.co.uk info@elitemodellondon.co.uk

Board of Standards and Ethics or have been selected as reputable and established agents by the board.

Accredited agents display the EM approved logo on

First Model Management

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their website and corporate literature and are subject to an industry standards code of conduct protecting both

Girl Management Tel: 020 329 007 56 www.girlmanagementuk.com

their organisation and their models from malpractice along with recognition of ethical and moral responsibility.

To apply to be an agent listed in our directory please email us at info@everymodelmagazine.co.uk or visit the website for full details.

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Hughes Models Tel: 020 8672 8494 www.hughesmodels.co.uk

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Model Union Tel: 020 8672 8494 Tel: 020 7978 8878 www.model-union.com

Models 1 Tel: 020 7434 1180 www.models1.co.uk info@models1.co.uk

info@everymodelgroup.com

Agents listed in the EM Directory are either fully accredited by the Every Model Board of Standards and Ethics or have been selected

Next Model Management www.nextmanagement.com submissions@nextmodels.com

as reputable and established agents by the board.

Accredited agents display

OKAY Models Tel.: +49 - 40 - 37 85 000 fax.: +49 - 40 - 37 85 00 10 www.okaymodels.com email@okaymodels.com

the EM approved logo on their website and corporate literature and are subject to an industry standards code of conduct protecting both their organisation and their models from malpractice along

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with recognition of ethical and moral responsibility.

Premier Model Management Tel: +44 20 7333 0888

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Samantha Bond Tel: +44 (0)2070130918 www.samanthabond.co.uk enquiries@samanthabond.net

Select Model Management women: +44 (0) 20 7299 1300 men: +44 (0) 20 7299 1322 www.selectmodel.com

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UK Model Folios www.ukmodelfolios.co.uk

Agents listed in the EM Directory are either fully accredited by the Every Model Board of Standards and

Vivien’s Model Management 2028, NSW, Austrailia T +61 29326 2700 www.viviensmodels.com.au

Ethics or have been selected as reputable and established agents by the board.

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Wilhelmina New York, NY 10010 T: 212.473.0700 wilhelmina.com

the EM approved logo on their website and corporate literature and are subject to an industry standards code of conduct protecting both their organisation and their models from malpractice along

To apply to be an agent listed in our directory please email us at info@everymodelmagazine.co.uk or visit the website for full details.

with recognition of ethical and moral responsibility.

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