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Q & A WITH MODEL Q!

HEY GUYS,

SINCE THEIR WERE SOME TECHNICAL ISSUES DURING THE LAST Q&A SESSION, AS PROMISED, MODELQ WILL BE BACK THIS TUESDAY DECEMBER 7TH AT 10PM EST TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND TAKE NEW ONES LIVE VIA USTREAM!

SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS TO askmodelq@aol.com

http://www.ustream.tv/user/modelQ

Artaya Grand Opening Fashion Show "Bohemian Boss"

Check out the pics from the Artaya Grand Opening Fashion SHow. 10/30/10

Do You Have Questions for Model Q?

Model Q will be answering your questions live, December 2nd 9pm est on www.ustream.tv/http://www.ustream.tv/user/modelQ

Email your questions to askmodelq@aol.com

10 Facts You May Not Know About Me

1. I have 2 middle names: Alexis, LaRae

2. I’m part Irish, Indian, and African

3. My iPhone is my most prized possession

4. My favorite color is Red

5. I love to cook everything!

6. I own over 300 Vogue Magazines

7. I loathe Apple Products

8. My favorite movie is Brown Sugar

9. I love to watch The Office (TV Show)

10. I love to spin

THIS JUST IN!!! ATTENTION, ATTENTION!!!

Hello Everyone,

Ok, so anyone that reeeeeally knows me, knows I've been trying to get the attention of the scouts and representatives at T.H.E Artist Agency since I started modeling 3 years ago. I'm talking, submitting pictures every 6 months, constantly shooting with photographers to try and improve my portfolio, the whole 9 yards!!! So, recently, I got the most amazing email ever!! I was literally floored and started to cry tears of joy!! Check it out below!!!

Ok, so lets re-cap and start from the top...let you guys know all about what led up to this pleasant little email. So, Over the summer I met a very talented photographer by the name of Beverli Alford, who is one T.H.E's "new face" photographers. I was fortunate to meet Ms. Alford at a casting for bridal wear (which I have yet to hear the results or any info on the selection process). After the casting, Ms. Alford contacted me stating that she saw potential in me and would like to offer me a discounted rate to shoot with her, so that I have better portfolio images for the future. This wAS A BLESSING, because I mean lets face it, the images I had in my portfolio were pretty tacky due to the photographers stamping their logo on the photos. No pun intended to those photographers BTW!! Anywho, fast forward, we complete the shoot and the photos turn out fabulously! So, After Ms. Alford and sat down with edited images, we chose the ones that should go into my portfolio. One day, I was sitting and thinking and decided to send those top notch images to T.H.E! In my initial email, I explained that I worked with Ms. ALford over the summer in the hopes of submitting exceptional images to the agency. Well, needless to say, a few days later, I got that magical email response back from one of the employees and an invite to come to thee T.H.E Office!

The T.H.E Scout and I set a date, and before you know it the day had arrived. I arrive at the office 15 mins early (tiger fist pump) and am immediately greeted by the agent I have been emailing! By this time, my game face is on, and I am ready to handle business! That is all that kept running through my head at that point, business, business, business! I figured if I thought about it this way instead of putting all of my energy into impressing them, things would go smoother. AND IT DID! First, they had me fill out a info sheet that required the basics, name, age, height etc... Then after that, I was asked to come into another room so that they can take polaroids, the standard front, side profile, and full body! After that, the scout came back into the room, asked me about 3 questions, then asked to take a look at my portfolio. HERE'S WHERE I STARTED TO WORRY. The photos that I had were a good 7 images I compiled from the shoot I did with Beverli Alford. I thought since she was affiliated with the agency, that the scout would be impressed by the photos, but I was soon given a different reaction. According the the T.H.E scout, the photos were a bit too dramatic (more NY Market savvy) and not commercial enough to my knowledge! So, that was a down moment :-(. After she looked at my book, I was then asked to walk from one end of the room to the other. By this time, 2 more women from the agency, one that deals strictly with runway booking, came down to take a ganders at my catwalk. So the pressure was on, BUT I WAS READY! I imagined myself back in my room which is where I practice my catwalk, walking back and forth from one room to the other, and invisioning the feeling I get when I practice, THE FIERCE FEELING. When I walk, I transform into something like an alter ego, give some attitude and strutt it! I put all those things together and began to walk. THEY WERE THOROUGHLY IMPRESSED, saying things like "wow, she's great!". One even asked me do I do runway shows in DC and I responded yes of course. They were so impressed by my catwalk, they called in another agency scout and had me walk again! My adrenaline sky-rocketed, and I turned up the FIERCE ATTITUDE TO ITS HIGHEST PEAK! By this time I'm feeling really good, like I have completely ACED the interview. AFter that, I was escorted back into the room, and that is where I was basically given the YES from the scout and that I would be put on the board for runway. Not quite print and editorial work yet, because the scout felt that I needed to test again with a different photographer, which I agreed. She then gave me a sheet that had a list of photographers that the agency recommends. She highlighted about 3, gave me 2 business cards, and told me I should contact them about testing, so that I can obtain more images that they could use to put on the T.H.E website and my portfolio to take on go-sees! By this time, I'm not even registering everything. It all happened so fast!! Before I knew it, the scout handed me the MODELING ESSENTIALS packet, which gives you all the important information you need and tells you what steps to take after your interview. It still hadn't hit me yet, I MADE IT THROUGH.

I don't know what the future holds, but I pray almost every night that February 2011, be my year to conquer the fashion industry, and I can honestly say, that I have faith that it will happen. I've made so many strides in the past months that I never could have imagined and finally being picked up my T.H.E was a dream come true! The sky's the limit, and I am still determined to get with an even larger agency in NYC!! My time is coming, and I know it!

THE BEYOND WORDS FASHION AND ART SHOW!!!

Hey Everyone,

Well, it has been a truly busy season for me and I have been getting great news left and right, So I am finally having the time to blog! Well, I wanna let you guys know that I will be in a Fashion show December 10th @ the Washington Design Center in DC!! All of the proceeds from the show will be going to the Lollipop Kids Foundation, so if you want to support a good cause, and enjoy some awesome fashion, I encourage you to come out a see the show! And hey, if you want to come see me RIP the runway as well, please, by all means, come on down!!!! The point is, its ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE! Info on how to purchase tickets, and what you will receive at this event can be found below!!!

~Stay Beautiful People!~

LISA JONES TO HOLD THE BEYOND WORDS FASHION AND ART SHOW

TO BENEFIT THE LOLLIPOP KIDS FOUNDATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. –

Lisa Jones, an original artist of her generation, and The Lollipop Kids

Foundation partner to hold its first charity fashion and art show, “Beyond Words”, on Friday, December

10th at the Washington Design Center, 300 D Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. The goal of this event

is to raise awareness and bring a voice to the approximately 40,000 families struggling to raise children

with disabilities in the Washington Metropolitan area.

Co-produced by NY Jets wife, Tashia Jenkins, and Elaine Mensah, the fashion show will highlight

dozens of models strutting their stuff in clothing designed by Afua Sam of Studio D-Maxsi, one of the

most sought after designers in the Washington Metropolitan area and European ready-to-wear luxury

designer and couture dressmaker Tsyndyma.

The Lollipop Kids Foundation, a group established help families with children with disabilities, has been

successful in donating durable medical equipment to children whose families lack the resources to

obtain it own their own. The foundation has also sponsored special outings for children with disabilities

and their families, including a visit to a local farm, accessible sailing trips and attendance at a

Washington Nationals game featuring famed rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg.

Foundation Founder and Executive Director, Debbie Sahlin, established The Lollipop Kids Foundation

to “share knowledge, resources, strengths, passion and encouragement with families that are left feeling

distraught and alone in the midst of hardship”. Sahlin’s son Ryan suffered a traumatic brain injury when

he was 11 months old. Today, Ryan is 16 and Debbie wants to use her experience raising a child with a

disability “to help others find the blessings hidden in tragedy”.

Guests will enjoy the unveiling of renowned artist, Lisa Jones, newest works, original works from WVS

Articulate Gallery, celebrity models, a silent auction and passed hor d’oeuvres throughout the night.

Sponsors of this event include, The Art Gallery at the Washington Design Center, SVELTE, LLC,

Tashia, Studio D-Maxsi, Tsyndyma, All Tyme Catering, Group T Design, Gold’s Gym and The

Washington Design Center.

Tickets prices range from $75 to $100 and can be purchased online, http://beyondwords.eventbrite.com

WHAT: Charity Fashion and Art Show, “Beyond Words”, to benefit children with

disabilities in the Washington Metropolitan area

WHO: Lisa Jones and The Lollipop Kids Foundation

WHEN: Friday, November 10th, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Washington Design Center

300 D Street, SW, Washington, D.C.

RSVP: Members of the press who wish to attend the event should contact Debbie Sahlin at

(202) 365-1160 or debbie@lollipopkidsfoundation.org

For more information about the Lollipop Kids Foundation, please visit http://lollipopkidsfoundation.org/

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UPCOMING EVENT!!! FASHION SHOW

COME SEE ME STRUTT THE CATWALK IN THE COUTURE CLASS FASHION SHOW FEATURING TWO TOP NOTCH DESIGNERS NATALIA SANZ & RAPTEEZ! ITS GOING TO BE AN EXTRAVAGANT EVENT YOU DON'T WANNA MISS!!!

NEW PICS!!! COMPLETE PORTFOLIO TRANSFORMATION!!

HEY GUYS!!

BEEN A MINUTE SINCE I UPDATED THE SITE. BEEN BUSY FIGURING THINGS OUT! JUST WRAPPED A SHOOT ON AUGUST 29TH WITH AN AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER!!! HOPEFULLY, I'LL BE SIGNED WITH T.H.E ARTIST AGENCY. IT IS A DREAM THAT I HOPE TO MAKE A REALITY WITH THESE NEW IMAGES.CHECK IT OUT NOW!!! SPECIAL THANKS TO MS. BEVERLI ALFORD FOR YOUR DIRECTION AND MOST OF ALL, YOUR WORK!!! ANOTHER SPECIAL THANKS TO MR. WARREN BOLDEN!!!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: BEVERLI ALFORD

MAKE-UP BY: WARREN BOLDEN

KAREN SABAG FASHION SHOW: PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEXIS GREENBERG

HERE ARE JUST A FEW OFFICIAL PHOTOS FROM THE KAREN SABAG COUTURE FASHION SHOW. PHOTOS BY MS. ALEXIS GREENBERG. CHECK OUTwww.alexisgreenberg.com FOR MORE PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT!!!

NEW PICS!!! LINGERIE & COMMERCIAL PHOTOSHOOT 6/21

PHOTOS BY: Mr. Spade

You can check out his portfolio at HotShotsFXMedia.com

COMMENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!!!

KAREN SABAG FASHION SHOW

Hey World!!!

I have to say that I am privileged and honored to have participated in a fashion show featuring a talented designer out of New York this past week. Karen Sabag is her name and her collection is truly amazing! Her designs have been featured in the Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week, Paris, and Milan, just to name a few. Her collection is timeless and stunning and I had an incredible time being apart of the show. CHECK OUT THE PICTURES FROM THE EVENT!!!!

Me and Kristie

Me!

Me and Renae

(left to right) Kristie, Me, Karen Sabag, and Renae

VIDEO: RUGGED SOULZ FEATURING LUEGAR- B BOYZ PLAY

HEY GUYS,

HERE IS THE VIDEO I PARTICIPATED IN A WHILE BACK WITH SOME VERY TALENTED MUSIC ARTIST FROM THE DMV. SHOUTOUTS TO RUGGED SOULZ & LUEGAR....CHECK IT OUT!!!

VIDEO: AFTER THE WILHELMINA MODEL AGENCY OPEN CALL 6/9

Destination New York, NY

267 Park Avenue

6/9 4:00pm

VIDEO: CATCHING UP WITH MODELQ 6/2

CHECK OUT MY LATEST VIDEO BLOG..

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MAKE-UP: A GIRLS GOTTA LEARN SOMEDAY

BEEN PRACTICING APPLYING MY MAKE-UP SO THAT I WON'T HAVE TO KEEP PAYING THE MUA'S AT PHOTO SHOOTS. ITS EASIER THAN I THOUGHT....CHECK OUT MY PIC!!!

VIDEO: CATCHING UP WITH MODELQ 5/3

HEYYY YALL!!! ITS BEEN AWHILE BUT I'M BACK WITH ANOTHER SEGMENT OF 'CATCHING UP WITH MODEL Q'! ENJOY!!!!

ABS!!!!

This is what I have been working for these past 2 months in the gym, constantly! Eating right and exercising is key.

VIDEO: HOW YOUR SUPPOSED TO WALK: CHRISTIAN DIOR 2010 FASHION SHOW

I'VE BEEN TO SO MANY FASHION SHOW CASTINGS AND HAVE SEEN SO MANY "SIGNATURE WALKS". BUT THESE PROFESSIONALS DEFINITELY HAVE THEIR CATWALK GAME ON SERIOUS LOCK!!! NOW THIS IS HOW MODELS ARE SUPPOSED TO WALK. I'M GOING TO GET MY WALK STRONG LIKE THESE MODELS. LEARNING FROM THE BEST!!!

FAST FORWARD TO 5.10 AND SEE THE MODEL IN THE FRONT OF THE FLOOD STRUTT!! SO FIERCE!!!

DON'T BE A VICTIM TO YOUR INDUSTRY

HELLO EVERYONE,

Well where do I begin...its been a tough journey these past two years which is the total time I've been modeling! I started at the age of 21 and since this time, I've recieved soooo many No's that I've lost count. The only thing that keeps me going is FAITH and the words of a very special friend of mine. He know's who he is.

As i said before in my NBC interview last year, "I know that I'm going to get 1000 no's before I get 1 yes", and I am living proof of those words right now...two years later. Although I haven't been discovered yet, I have learned so much about the fashion industry. Believe it or not, I learn something new everyday! I enjoy learning about what to wear to castings, what to bring to fashion shows, and how to wear my hair....the basics. I feel like once I figure out all of these things and have them down to a science, then I will truly be ready. Its all about timing. There are doubts from time to time that I too struggle with at times, because Modeling is to some people just like trying to become a rapper, actor, or any other type of artist. Although I don't agree with the ideals that come before this conclusion, I can agree that just like in the rap industry, millions of men and women want to be models. When I go on castings for fashion shows, their are sooooo many people both men and women, that audition. They come in all different sizes and shapes. With the competitive nature of the industry itself and massive amounts of people that come to castings and auditions, it is a dream that some say is unattainable. The same is mythical about the Hip Hop industry. "Every black man wants to be a rapper and every girl wants to be a super-model". I hear this all the time from friends to Twitter, the most prestigious social networking tool on earth. But what surprises me is the doubt that these people have in "dreams" themselves. To think that something is simply implausible because everyone is trying to pursue it, is pure idiocy.

Now here's something to think about, models and rappers make thousands to millions and even billions of dollars a year, right? Now we all know that to make a lot of money and be successful in this world, we have to WORK at it! Work hard and you will achieve the American Dream. Sounds familiar right?? People go to school for 4 to 7 years, pursuing higher level degrees in the hopes of making more money and being financially stable or whatever the case may be. These people take classes and must learn all they can in order to earn their graduate level degrees. In all, IT IS A PROCESS. A process that takes years. And even when they earn their degree's they must go out and find a job in their area of study or market. I have met people that have Master's degree's in very lucrative areas such as healthcare, and work in a low paying job for example, a hostess. My point is that their are so many people with Master's and Ph.D's that are fighting for a spot in a company, firm, or what have you. And lets not blame it all on the recession because I'm talking graduate level degree's here. The idea is that when you obtain a graduate level degree, jobs will just fall into your lap because you now have the skills and knowledge that will enable you to work in the 'real world', but if it were that easy, The American dream wouldn't be a dream afterall. It would be the American Reality. So, to sum this section up, the way that people look for jobs in a competitive market is the same way that models, rappers, and other artist look to be discovered. See the resemblance?? The way that I learn from other models that i've met, reading and researching, is the same way that someone that takes classes for their desired major of study learns about their business and their future careers. I have yet to hear anyone in this world say that getting a degree is impossible. In fact, to hear something like that nowadays would be absurd. So, if we see the similarity, how can trying to achieve modeling or rapping on a global scale be an impossible feat? The answer is simple, nothing is IMPOSSIBLE. The only thing that is Impossible, is failure. You should think to yourself, 'IT'S IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO FAIL". THAT'S IT!!

There are so many reasons why people attend school and I'm not going to get into that. My point is that rappers, artists, and models have to put in that same effort and hard work to achieve that high paying lifestyle that the people in their industries are living today. Nothing is simply given to anyone in the world, especially money....unless of course your talking about the lottery. But, in order to be truly successful and achieve greatness, everyone, whether your a model, student, actor, or artist, you have to work hard and don't be a VICTIM of your craft. It may takes years, just like it takes for the average person to earn a Master's Degree or Ph.D, but there is time...use it wisely and never look back....Anyone can achieve their dreams and goals in life!! AND ALWAYS REMEMBER, YOU DONT HAVE TO BE GREAT TO START, BUT YOU HAVE TO START TO BE GREAT.- Zig Ziglar

~Model Q~

VIDEO: LEONCHE COUTURE FASHION SHOW

HEYYY WORLD!! BELOW IS THE FOOTAGE FROM THE FASHION SHOW I PARTICIPATED IN ON 4/17/2010. I WAS FIERCE AND MY WALK JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER!!! LEAVE COMMENTS! I ENCOURAGE IT!!!

FASHION SHOW APRIL 17TH!!!!!

Come check me out strutting my stuff on the runway this Saturday for the Leonche Couture Fashion show!!

Where: Nativity Hall

6000 Georgia Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20012

When: April 17th @ 8pm

Admission: $20 regular, $50 VIP

NEW PICTURES FROM 4/3 PHOTOSHOOT

NEW PHOTOS FROM A SHOOT I DID THIS PAST FRIDAY!!! ENJOY!!!

1ST PHOTO SHOOT OF APRIL...DONE!! CHECK OUT MY MAKE-UP

HEYYYY WORLD,

HERE ARE A FEW PICS I TOOK AFTER TODAY'S SHOOT! MAKE-UP WAS DONE BY A WOMAN BY THE NAME OF CHRISETTE...CAME OUT FLAWLESS!!!! PICS FROM TODAYS SHOOT WILL BE POSTED SUNDAY!!!

CIARA OR NOT???

SOOO I'VE BEEN TOLD MANY TIMES THAT LOOK LIKE CIARA, AND HONESTLY, THAT'S NOT A BAD COMPLIMENT AT ALL...AT FIRST I DIDNT THINK I LOOKED LIKE HERE, BUT I KINDA RESEMBLE HER!!! I'M A HUGE HUGE FAN OF HER'S SO ITS DEFINITELY A PLUS!!!

WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK? SEE A RESEMBLANCE?