When you hear someone is a model what do you picture? A beautiful girl with flawless hair, skin, makeup? Maybe someone that's really tall and slender. Yeah, I did too, well until I had the chance to model myself.
I never in a million years would have imagined that I could have the opportunity to model for anyone at all. I am 5 feet, 5 inches tall, I weigh way more than a typical model and I have more visible muscle than most girls do, but this didn't prevent me from booking my first modeling job in 2016. I was so excited because I had traveled to shows with my mom to buy dresses for her bridal and formal store for a few years already and every time I wanted to model so bad but never thought I would get the chance.
Like I said before, I did my first show in March 2016 and I have continued modeling since. I have modeled for two dress designers; Rachel Allan and House of Wu. With a job this like comes traveling, but I can't complain. I have traveled to cities like Chicago, Atlanta and Fort Myers and I'm hoping my next destination is Houston, Texas. I love every experience I have in every city I travel to.
I'm not going to lie though; modeling is one of the most difficult jobs I have had. It's not all it's cracked up to be. Because I am so short, I have to wear six-inch heels for anywhere from five to eight hours. I have had blisters the size of quarters and my feet have even started bleeding before. I am constantly jumping in and out of dresses in a small area with no breaks, and I have to stay looking somewhat presentable throughout this whole process. I also have to work when I'm not at the shows by working out to stay a consistent size. Modeling definitely tests your mental and physical state sometimes, but it's worth it in the end.
I like to try and use my experience to encourage young girls to chase their dreams. Anything is possible if you try hard enough. Even though I never thought I would be a model, I continued to try on dresses for my mom at these shows and someone booked me from it. If you set your mind to something, you really can achieve it. I am so incredibly thankful for this job, even with all the negatives it comes with. I have met the most amazing people, traveled to super fun places, and spent quality time with my mom that I will cherish forever. Even though I only have a year or two of modeling left in me, I will never forget the memories I have created throughout these few years.
I never in a million years would have imagined that I could have the opportunity to model for anyone at all. I am 5 feet, 5 inches tall, I weigh way more than a typical model and I have more visible muscle than most girls do, but this didn't prevent me from booking my first modeling job in 2016. I was so excited because I had traveled to shows with my mom to buy dresses for her bridal and formal store for a few years already and every time I wanted to model so bad but never thought I would get the chance.
Like I said before, I did my first show in March 2016 and I have continued modeling since. I have modeled for two dress designers; Rachel Allan and House of Wu. With a job this like comes traveling, but I can't complain. I have traveled to cities like Chicago, Atlanta and Fort Myers and I'm hoping my next destination is Houston, Texas. I love every experience I have in every city I travel to.I'm not going to lie though; modeling is one of the most difficult jobs I have had. It's not all it's cracked up to be. Because I am so short, I have to wear six-inch heels for anywhere from five to eight hours. I have had blisters the size of quarters and my feet have even started bleeding before. I am constantly jumping in and out of dresses in a small area with no breaks, and I have to stay looking somewhat presentable throughout this whole process. I also have to work when I'm not at the shows by working out to stay a consistent size. Modeling definitely tests your mental and physical state sometimes, but it's worth it in the end.
I like to try and use my experience to encourage young girls to chase their dreams. Anything is possible if you try hard enough. Even though I never thought I would be a model, I continued to try on dresses for my mom at these shows and someone booked me from it. If you set your mind to something, you really can achieve it. I am so incredibly thankful for this job, even with all the negatives it comes with. I have met the most amazing people, traveled to super fun places, and spent quality time with my mom that I will cherish forever. Even though I only have a year or two of modeling left in me, I will never forget the memories I have created throughout these few years.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThat is very cool that you are a model. I totally can see that modeling would be hard both physically and mentally. I'm so glad that you are chasing your dreams and inspiring others!
Keep up the modeling career!
Hi McKenna!
ReplyDeleteI like the way you talk about modeling! I've never done anything like that but I am so excited to know more about the inside of the fashion world. Thank you for inspiring words about dreams! Hope to read more about your model experience!
Anna
Wow,
ReplyDeleteReading this really made me appreciate the work that goes into modeling! I can't even begin to imagine what it would be like to be covered in blisters and have to keep that smile on your face as you walk down the runway. Shoutout to you, I could never do it!