Body Diversity and Awareness

I am 28 years old. I am 5 foot 9 inches tall and wear a dress size 6.  Depending on the designer, I wear an 8.  Being a model, actress and dancer; I have come to terms with my body and my image.  I have been told that I have a fashion face and a commercial body.  Working in the Pacific Northwest as a freelance artist is tough.  Either there are re-referrals or recommendations to work with me.  I am a firm believer in timing and good things come to those who wait.  Though I am in my late 20's, I do not think that my career is over.  There has to be a place for me somewhere.  I will prevail!!

I'd like to share some blogs, videos and photos about body diversity in today's society:

A good friend of mine is hoping to make a bigger documentary about NEDA - National Eating Disorder Association.  His own daughter is a victim of an eating disorder and almost lost her life.  My friend Justin Jones is a swimsuit designer (Vulure Couture) that promotes a healthy body image for ladies.  His recent challenge has been 30 Days in a Bikini. Beating an eating disorder is a big deal!  You can still be healthy, confident and beautiful by eating!

I also came across a new blog by Natural Model Management: http://healthyisthenewskinny.com/landing/author/natural-models

This site promotes a healthy size diversity.  It shows that all body types can be beautiful no matter how old or what size you are.  If you are happy and healthy then you are beautiful.

It's important to have a role model, but it has to be within reason.  

If you are 5'2" then a celebrity such as Kim K or Christina Aguilera would be a good choice.

If you are 5'5" then Jennifer Aniston might be a good one.

If you are 5'7"-5'8" Jennifer Lopez or Christina Hendricks would be great choices.

If you are 5'9" like me Liv Tyler or Nicole Kidman

If you are 5'10-5'11" then Brooke Shields would be a good choice.

**Again when choosing your role model; be sure that you're body type is similar otherwise you will be disappointed in your choice.  You want to relate to them and their body type; don't go outside of their shape. They also exercise and hire personal trainers to get their shape.  Do your research!!**

The above image demonstrates how curvy and confident these celebrities are.  Mind you their heights do come into play as well.  You can't be 5'6" and expect to be healthy at 90 lbs.

Thanks for reading.  I hope that this blog makes a difference to someone out there!!

David Tupaz Couture Fashion Show

Last week I was selected to be a runway model for the famous David Tupaz. He has designed clothes for celebrities such as William and Elizabeth Shatner, Kris Kardashian and Bruce Jenner, Martin Sheen, Tracy and Scott Hamilton, Tonya and Alan Thicke, Patti Austin, Etta James, Cheryl Ladd, Julia Roberts, Goldie Hawn, Bo Derek, Christine Baranski, Mitzy Kapture, Lisa Rinna, Lucy Liu, Diane Von Furstenberg, Christen Chenoweth, and Bai Ling; just to name a few ;)

Fashion Group International - Seattle put on the show and it was a great success!

And here's what I got to wear....

Thanks to David, his fabulous assistant Matthew and the Fashion Group International Seattle Chapter for this classy event!!

A Day Without Laughter...

Picture courtesy of iTkUpiLLi >>

Wordless Wednesday

Women's Cancer Research Fund

Tom Hanks, Taylor Swift, Christina Applegate, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill were were just some of the A-listers at the Unforgettable Evening, an event benefiting the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Women's Cancer Research Fund. (Jan. 28)

You've Gotta Love Celebrity Fashion!

Amy Adams is just way too cute at the Leap Year premiere in New York City. The baby bump, the pregnant glow, a ruffly crimson Carolina Herrera gown custom-made for her and shiny peep-toe pumps—it's all conspiring to make the adorable star absolutely lovely...at least until the bambino arrives and upstages her!

Robert Downey Jr. certainly knows how to wear a suit, and we love how much fun he has with menswear. (We should probably point out the previous night's bright blue suit, too.) The three-piece suit along with the distressed wingtip shoes is very Sherlock Holmesy, but not in an over-the-top way. Just a regular awesome way.

Nicole Kidman's satin Prada confection with floral appliqué is poofy, fun 'n' glam! The hair and makeup are flawless, too.

We wouldn't expect anything less than perfection from Michelle Obama at the White House's Indian-themed state dinner. And she delivers in a strapless champagne and silver Naeem Khan gown, Bochic earrings and an armful of Indian-inspired bangles. Guess it doesn't hurt that the first lady's arm candy is the prez, but who's looking at Barack when she is absolutely dazzling?

Photographers:
Joe Kohen/Getty Images for Martini
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Evan Agostini/PictureGroup via AP IMAGES
AP Photo/Charles Dharapak

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