Pink Avenue Models – Gossip

Models try to get work any way that they can. Sometimes models get work from modeling agencies, friends, past employers ect. Sometimes models see ads on Craigslist which is not the safest way and sometimes the ads are not even real. Here are a few ways to tell if the Craigslist ad is real and worth sending info too.

1. The ad is detailed with times, dates, rate of pay and location. The name of the company should also be listed in the ad.

2. The company that posts the ad shouldn’t ask for anything out of the ordinary. It is acceptable to ask for a head shot, body shot and a resume. If the ad asks for all the swimsuit pictures you can send, or pictures of your feet or pictures showing off your chest DO NOT SEND ANYTHING!

3. There is a real email address. Craigslist is free and anybody can post. If someone wants to hire models for a real event they should give a real email address. Models are asked to send resumes and pictures that have a lot of their information on them. Clients should give potential promotional models a real email address.

4. The ad should always describe what the model will be doing at the event. Make sure that there are details and that you are aware of what you are signing up for.

Modeling is a unique industry and you really have to be careful of who receives your information. Promotional models can get a lot of work from modeling agencies but there are some clients that prefer to use Craigslist when hiring models.  Before you send your resume and pictures to another Craigslist post make sure that the post includes dates, times, rates, client name, job description, a real email address, and the only requirements are a head shot, body shot and resume.

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The best advice that I can give to anyone working in the modeling industry whether it is promotional modeling, street team work, print modeling, trade show work ect. is to keep a spreadsheet of past events.

For example… keep track of the event, date, hours, modeling agency that hired you, and amount you are being paid. Models work so many events that it is easy for them to forget about who owes them money. Keeping this spreadsheet will be the best thing that you have done. That is my tip for the day!

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Pink Avenue Models teamed up with a couple great companies over the weekend for an amazing event. We staffed 10 gorgeous Chicago models to promote Gnome Frenzy and Ultimate Sports Decor and lets just say things were interesting. When you see 10 models holding gnomes you have to ask questions. Maybe you saw the 10 Chicago models outside of Wrigley Field, maybe you saw them in the bleachers at the Cubs game, maybe you saw them on TV, doesn’t matter where you saw them but there was no way that you could miss these 10 beautiful girls. We had so much fun and can not wait to do it again. Here are some pictures of the event!

Before the event we had to have a photo shoot! Thats what models do.

The models are hard at work.

The models inside the Chicago Cubs game. Lets just say they got A LOT of attention!

She loved her gnome, his name was Frank.

Some of the best Chicago models!

Getting ready fo the game, Chicago won!

We had a winner! He knew his Chicago sports trivia.

Modeling is such a fun job. Our Chicago models had a blast!

 Working with Gnome Frenzy and Ultimate Sports Decor was great! The models had a lot of fun and worked hard to get the word out. Thank you to everyone that was involved and we can’t wait until the next event!

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August is an extremely busy month for trade shows. There are almost 200 trade shows that will take place next month, that is a lot! There are a few trade shows that models love working, here is the list of awesome events that are coming up.

Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market – August 13-16, 2009.

STYLEMAX Chicago – August 15-18, 2009

EX.TRACTS. New York – August 15-20, 2009.

Surf Expo Orlando – August 20-22, 2009

Atlanta Apparel – August 22-25, 2009.

FAME Las Vegas/ Fashion Avenue Market – August 31-September 2, 2009

Such a busy month. Have fun working and make lots of money!

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Chicago models, are you following Pink Avenue Models on Twitter and Facebook? If not you should. This is the only way that our models can get daily updates about our modeling agency, upcoming trade shows and events, and all the gossip in the world of promotional modeling. Add us asap!

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Pink Avenue Models looks forward to gossiping with you.

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Pink Avenue Models thought that July was going to be a busy month but August looks way busier. I hope that our Chicago models are ready to make some money next month because it is going to be full of amazing events! If you are  a model and you have not signed up to work with our modeling agency do it asap so you can be part of this busy summer. Here is a list of some of the big events happening next month.

Dub Superseries – August 1, 2009. This is a fun show, only 5 hours long. There will be tons of models, Monster Energy Drink and the Kawasaki Street Bike Team.

Lollapalooza - August 7-9, 2009. This is one of my favorite events of the summer. Lollapalooza is 3 days of music, fun, drinking and being outside meeting unique people. The line up this year is amazing. Chicago models love working this event, make sure you say hi to the Pink Avenue Models working the tents.

Chicago Air & Water Show – August 15- 16, 2009. The Chicago Air & Water show is the largest spectator event in the US! This show started in 1959 and is still going! This show is FREE and over 2 million people attend each year. Attending this show is a must, it starts at North beach and goes all the way down the lakefront. We will see you there.

Greek Fest  – August 21-23, 2009.  Greek Fest is an awesome place to be if you are looking for great food, dancing, live music and friendly people.  This year will be the 60th Annual Greek Festival in Chicago and is located at  St. Demetrios Greek  Orthodox Church.

There are so many things to do next month! Get out and enjoy these events.

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Boobs isn’t something that Pink Avenue Models usually blogs about but we thought that it was a good topic to touch on today. Some models were born with small boobs and some models were born with bigger boobs. Lately there have been a lot of young girls getting boob jobs to boost their careers. We did some research and realized that there are so many ways to make your boobs look amazing without the plastic surgery. So save yourself from the pain, the expensive bill and the chance of getting a bad boob job. The size of your boobs has nothing to do with your career. Here are a few tips for our Chicago models to think about before they consider surgery.

1. Buy clothing that has a cinched waist or a bottom that is high waisted. Ruffled tops add bulk to the chest area making your boobs look bigger.  

2. Use silicone pads.  All you have to do is insert these into your bra and you will have so much cleavage. Make them look as natural as possible! 

3. Buy a good push up bra. Buy a good one and you can look a size or 2 bigger. This is a must have in every models lingerie drawer.

4. Another trick that is so cheap and so simple is using glitter/shimmer on the boob area. The light reflects off of the shimmer causing the models boobs to look bigger.

5. Buy the right shapewear.  We recommend the line from Dr. Rey. He knows a lot about plastic surgery and designed a very affordable line for women to use instead of getting surgery. He has foam padded bras and bodysuits that cost as little as $25.

6. Where a padded bra and a tight tank top. Wearing layers will push them up and out.

7. Always stand up straight! This automatically makes your boobs look bigger.

If you are doing a photo shoot, walking the runway, working as a hostess at a trade show, or working as a promotional model you can use these tricks. It is a quick fix that is cheap, easy and effective. Go buy that push up bra asap.

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Models are sometimes stereotyped as being super skinny, dumb and stuck up. This blog is written to  change your view on models and the modeling industry. Here are 6 facts about models that you may not know.

1. Models eat all the time. Some models are just born skinny and work to keep their small frame. Yes there have been stories of models with eating disorders but that does not mean that is true for every model. Models are normal people that have a unique job. Models love food!

2. Models are smart. Just because a model makes her money walking down a runway, posing for print ads, or working as a promotional model or trade show model does not mean that she is dumb. Most promotional models have college degrees  and are just not sure of what their dream job is yet. Working in promotions allows girls to use their marketing background, have a flexible schedule and make good money. Print and runway models make a lot of money and use that to pay for school. A modeling career doesn’t always last forever it’s nice to have a backup career.

3. Models are not full of themselves. Most models feel blessed to have the opportunity to work as a model. It is one of the most competitive industries and models feel lucky to be part of it. A successful model will refrain from talking about themselves because they don’t enjoy the attention. Talk to models, they are some of the nicest girls in the world.

4. Models come in all shapes and sizes. You do not have to be 5’10” and weigh 110 pounds to be in the modeling industry. There are plus size models that are a size 14 and up, there are trade show and promotional models that are only 5’0” tall. Most modeling agencies have multiple divisions so they can work with every type of model. Modeling has a lot to do with personality, models are strong people that have to take rejection on a daily basis.

5. Models come in all ages. People think that models have to retire in their early 20′s. That is not true. Some of the highest paid models in the modeling industry are in their 30′s. Many modeling agencies have 26+ divisions and some have Senior divisions. Every company is looking for something different so modeling agencies want models in every division.

6. Models live in all parts of the world. You do not have to live in New York or Paris. Pink Avenue Models has models in Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and we also have models in some of the smallest cities in the country. We like to have models everywhere, we never know where the next big event will be.

Basically to sum it up models eat just like everyone else.  Models are smart and most have gone to college.  Models take care of themselves and appreciate the opportunities that have been given to them.  Models come in all shapes, sizes and ages, and live all over the world, not just one city.  Models are hard workers and modeling is a career. Don’t believe the stereotype.

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When you hear the word model you probably imagine a young, skinny, beautiful woman. Do you ever imagine a model that is size 14 and up? Maybe not but plus size modeling has become  a big part of the modeling industry. Plus size models are used just as much as models that are a size 0. Plus size models are still required to have perfect hair, skin and teeth. Really the only difference between plus size models and high fashion models is their size.

Plus size models are used in advertising campaigns, magazines, on the runway, TV, work and commercials. Plus size models are also being employed by the media to educate and promote healthy body image and self esteem, they want to prove that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Some of the biggest modeling agencies in the world have created plus size divisions. Some of the biggest designers in the world have started booking plus size models for their runway shows, plus size models can make a lot of money in the modeling  industry!

Plus size models can do promotional modeling, print modeling, runway modeling, work as a trade show model, street team promotions, and be the spokes person for many brands all over the world. Plus size models can do anything that a size 0 model can do. If you have any questions about Chicago modeling agencies that specialize in plus size modeling feel free to ask, Pink Avenue Models has great recommendations.

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Thinking about breaking into the promotional modeling industry? Great idea! Promotional modeling is a very fun and exciting industry and pays well. Promotional modeling isn’t all fun and games, it is hard work too. If you are thinking about becoming a promotional model you must be hard working, reliable, and have a ton of personality. If this sounds like the job for you here are a  few tips on how to get started.

1. Make sure that you have professional pictures and a resume to send to modeling and staffing agencies nationwide. There are so many photographers that are willing to do TFP so take advantage of that and start shooting. Make sure that your resume includes your height, weight, measurements and age along with your experience. These are all things that the modeling agency and client will want to know. Send your information to as many agencies as possible, the more agencies you are listed with the more work you will get.

2. Promotional models will need khaki pants, khaki shorts, black pants, a black dress and white gym shoes. Most promotions will require you to wear these items along with a branded shirt provide by the client. If you are missing any of these items go buy them asap. No need to spend a lot of money on these things because you will be working in them and possibly getting dirty.

3. Get a CTA Pass because driving to promotions in the city can be expensive and is never easy. Taking a train or a bus will be the best thing for you to do.

4. Start networking, this is huge in the promotional modeling industry. If you see models passing things out ask them who they are working with. Models are very helpful in the industry and can tell you what agencies are great to work for and what agencies they have had bad experiences with. You can find promotional models at bar and club events, street team promotions, festivals, grocery stores and any Chicago event.

5.When you start getting booked for promotional jobs make sure that you show up on time, work hard, don’t complain and that you impress the client. Reputation is everything in this industry and promotional models need an amazing reputation to get booked consistently.

Once you are in the promotional modeling industry it will be hard for you to leave. Promotional models have a flexible schedule, get paid a decent amount, get a lot of free stuff and get to work really fun events. Get in and start working!

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