Ready...Set...Shoot! The 5 Essential Items for Set Day.

 Okay, so there are a few crucial items to always pack in your modeling bag, five items to be exact. Doesn't matter if you're on set for a model shoot or a film set as an extra, these items come in handy!

So, to illustrate, I've included some pictures, to get my point across.

1.  "The Model Bag"

  My personal model bag is huge, like hiding the Titanic kind of huge. It fits my personality, larger than life. Your model bag is up to your discretion, as long as you can fit all of your shoot and show necessities inside.

(This is a certified LDM Model Tote, if interested in purchasing, comment below.)

  2. "The Model Robe"

Once again, my robe suits me, it is most definitely satin and most definitely bling'd out. (Is that word even relevant? Oh well.) The robe is a necessity, always pack the robe.

Reasons for "The Model Robe"

• The robe eliminates the problem of destroying your hair or smudging your makeup. Easy to put on and easy to take off, unlike your personal clothing.
• Wasting set time. As a model, we all "Hurry up and wait"; well, as you're waiting, protect your outfit (especially if it is NOT your own). You can't risk sitting on a dirty chair, makeup stains or bumping into a random who happens to have an open water bottle in hand or worse...coffee.
• Wear while chewing! While you should try to avoid eating or drinking while donning a designer's clothing, sometimes during long set days, you have to do what you have to do. Wear your robe to protect the design!
• "The Fleece Robe". This robe can protect against harsh weather temperatures. As we all know, designers do not shoot the current season's styles. So, if you're modeling bathing suits, it will more than likely be during the chilly season not bathing suit season. So pack a fleece robe to retain body heat between shots.
• In addition to the life saving robe tips, a fashionable robe is just too classy and too professional not to wear around set. Can we say future Victoria's Secret Supermodel in the house! (I promise you, someone will take note of your model robe.)

A. The Satin Robe (LDM Robe available for purchase, comment below)

B. "The Fleece Robe", to retain body heat on cold sets. (Yes, I had to add a fabulous VS Model)

  3. "The Garment Bag"

     This is handy for fittings and shoot days. I have worked on a few movie sets as an extra, for the fittings, I was required to bring clothing that could be used in the film, I used the "The Garment Bag". The garment bag comes in handy to keep your outfits contained, neat, wrinkle-free and organized. If you don't have one, consider it. 

Or you could just go boogie on a budget and place a black trash bag over your clothes. (Okay, but seriously invest in a nice garment bag, it will speak volumes of your experience and professionalism)

 Louis Vuitton garment bag. La perfection absolue!

4. Slippers/Flat Shoes

  The reason you should pack these, are quite obvious. If the reason is not clear, I'll explain. Try waiting on a set for 8+ hours in stilettos, or better yet having to walk through unknown terrain to arrive at your shoot destination (if outside a studio setting), the results are potentially painful and you may damage your heels in the process. Pack flats or comfy slippers.

NUFC Knit Slippers. (Kmart or outlet stores also provides cute slipper options)

    5. "The Pump"

   The style of pumps have evolved over the years, from round toe to platform. No matter your style, always pack a pair, you never know who will ask you to walk or if you may need an emergency backup pair. 

Pumps should have at least a 4 inch heel, preferably black, especially for auditions or call backs. While personal creativity is essential to our own identity, remember, when auditioning, your personal creativity may clash with the personal creativity of the agent or judge. Your goal is to make a lasting impression for your professionalism, grace, poise and skills, not your fashion faux pas. 

You can however pack a separate bag with a cornucopia of colorful shoes, just for when. However, for your model bag, pack basic, black 4 inch pumps.

A basic pump, although Louboutin's are never basic

Just because I love a good platform, the Daffodile by Christian Louboutin

In this article, I have listed 5 key essential pieces to never leave home without:

1.  "The Model Bag"
2.  "The Model Robe"
3.  "The Garment Bag"
4.   Slippers/Flat Shoes
5.  "The Pump"

 The next post will detail the little things that should always be packed in your model bag for all shoots, shows and events. The little things can make a HUGE difference between a professional model and a novice model. 

Stay tuned and as always, stay fabulous!

I will leave you with a favorite quote of mine:

"Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman." - Coco Chanel

To Be or Not To Be... A Model that is.

 In a world where Instagram, Tumblr and the Facebook Fan Page exists, everyone these days seems to be a "model". 

I was raised as a traditional model. Definition. Traditional Model: 1. "A girl that is professionally trained and groomed for the career of modeling, before she's even fit for her first training bra." 

So, I went through professional modeling and etiquette school at the age of 11 years old, I was then signed by ICE Management and then Avanti by the age of 14 years old. Growing in the industry was hard, but I chose the life and receiving a check before I was even in college, definitely helped to alleviate the hardship.

So, what's the point of this blog? I'll tell you, so listen up. 

With the increase of SMM or "Social Media Modeling" the basics of professionalism and professional modeling has fallen between the cracks. Novice models are trying to figure out what to pack in their modeling bags, how to discuss compensation, the basics of walking the Catwalk or the difference between a test shoot and a TFP shoot. So that's where I come in.

Linée de' Modèle is a brand, a design brand that assists in training the beginning model, refreshing the intermediate model and empowering the professional model. I began a little over a year ago designing shoots for models who were fresh out of creative ideas for their shoots, portfolios, training runway models who didn't know the difference between a model stance and a straddle stance, even simply just cultivating women, men, and youth into becoming an Everyday Model (AKA "A Lady" or "A Gentleman"). Linée de' Modèle or LDM provides consultation with models, photographers, designers and MUA's to design a photo shoot, promotional event or runway show that effectively shows-off and sells their product.

I decided to bring LDM online for the novice model. Here, she or he will have available resources at their fingertips. Available resources such as: The Model Bag, Model Bag Contents, Pre-Photo Shoot Prep, Photo-Shoot Day, Contracts and other areas of the industry.

Feel free to print out any lists and carry it with you, just leave the LDM name and logo attached.

Until my next post, I'll leave you with one of my favorite quotes:

“Everyday is a fashion show and the world is the runway”~Coco Chanel