Ewing charges 10,000 lindens!! What really gets me, is they set up an interview with people wanting to enter their modeling academy. I can see the interview now.
“Tell us why you want to be a model?” “Well if we decide to accept you”
Something tells me that if you was to walk up and fork over 10,000 lindens, they are going to accept you!
“After all interviews are finished, successful applicants will be notified and invited to register for classes. More information on the training course can be found at the EFA website”
Successful applicants? (I guess they mean if you have the 10,000L’s.) At the end of their sales pitch, they go on to tell that some of their models have won so and so modeling events and such.
Is it really worth paying 10K to learn how to be a “model?” Can they promise that you will make back the lindens you spent on the course?
Is a modeling academy the way to go if you want to break into modeling?
Let’s look at some of SL’s top models and see if it is worth it?
One of the most famous models in SL is Mimi Boa, did she go to a modeling school?
Chalice Carling, has she went to one? The most famous model in my eyes, Jula Carnell I know for a fact did not attend a modeling academy/school.
She worked her butt off to get where she is today! I did have a talk with her about modeling schools, and she did say that they do help. If only to have it in ones profile.
So I would say that yes a modeling school can help. Is it worth 10,000L’s? Only someone who has paid that kind of cash can answer that. But I do know that Le Belle Facon Academy offers, the same training taught, by SL’s most sought after model (Jula Carnell). Jula goes that extra step in offering small classes. Jula will be the first to tell you it takes more to be a model than looking pretty, and she will personally walk you though every step in becoming a successful model. Le Belle Facon’s 5,000 Linden course will teach you everything you need to know, that other agencies that are charging up to 10,000L’s. Can we make you one of SL’s top models? I am sorry to say the answer to that is “NO”! Only with a lot of hard work can you make that happen.
So if a modeling school/academy promises you, that they can make you famous, walk away.
But if you are serious about being a model, and are willing to work hard and put in the time, contact Jula Carnell, at Le Belle Facon Academy.

The other night, I was doing some work at the “Academy of Performing Arts” when a notice from SL Models popped up. Seems that Ravissant’s was having a model search. It had been awhile that I had done any modeling, and thought I would give it a shot. I had an application sent to me. I started to fill it out, then the small print caught my eye.

“Reminder: Please attach below a Headshot and a full body shot with an outfit from Ravissant desgins ONLY”

I had never heard of Ravissant Designs before, nor had any of their designs.
I proceeded to fill out the application anyway, figuring that they were looking for professional models.
When I got down to the part to put the pictures in, I attached a profile shot and body shot and added ” (Sorry I don’t own any Ravissant)
I will go and check out Ravissant’s and see if I like any of their clothes, but I do not believe one should buy something to be considered for an modeling assignment. Just standards I live by.”
Well I knew I would not get the job before I even sent it!
It is designers such as the owner of Ravissant that turn a lot of young ambitious models away from modeling. Someone just starting out as an model, would be hesitant to spend Lindens on clothes, without knowing for sure If they would get the assignment.
I do hope that designers would be more proud and confident of their creations, that they would not have to try and come up with with ways to get people to buy their clothes!
So Ravissant I give you a big thumbs down!

Butterfli meets Shouted Couture

by Thalia Svoboda
As I looked around Shouted Couture today a particular piece caught my eye, a mix of sexy sophistication and monochrome chic, I am of course talking about the outfit called “Fashion News White”. The Outfit consists of a fitted white jacket with monochrome news print effect on both the high collar and cuffs, skinny news print effect pants depicting Betty Boop and various other fashion images, uber glamorous white boots with silver star detail and a rather classic looking chunky silver belt with black buckle. If that got your fashion buds tingling then you’ll be pleased to know it also comes in black.

This outfit designed by the fabulous Jador Fashion is a perfect example of her timeless and almost poetic designs, with her extraordinarily high standards of detail it is easy to see why this Italian designer has made such a name for herself. One of the first lucky women to wear this ensemble was the stunning Butterfli Sorbet of LeBelle Facon Modells. I caught up with her to see what she thought of the outfit.

Thalia Svoboda: Hi Butterfli thanks for joining me

Buttefli Sorbet: What an honor ty

T S: Well firstly I have to say you looked amazing in the outfit.

B S: Thank you

T S: So what were your thoughts of the outfit when you first saw it?

B S: The black and white caught my eye first… Those are my favorite colors… Then I saw the artsy design and the sexy cut of the jacket.

T S: Would you buy this outfit if you were out shopping?

B S: In a heartbeat, It’s a complete outfit, with matching boots

T S: It did look amazing on you.

B S: Thank you Thalia

T S: You are very welcome. So what do you think of the designers and the work they do?

B S: Love her… she is such a great designer… I did find Jador in the Best of Italian Mall a while back and I already had some Bolero creations.. I really think Italian designers are top of the line.

T S: So… tell me about you, How did you get into modeling?

B S: Funny story… I first started hosting… then got intrigued by my real life sister modeling in SL, then I met someone who was offering modeling lessons, however they turned out to be a scammer and just ran with my money, this very nearly put me off modeling until I met Kasen Kazan, and he said to me ” Hey, come to LeBelle… I can help you” which is where I was instructed by Tula Howlett, she was fantastic… love her.

T S: That’s terrible, sounds like Kasen and Jula saved your career in modeling?

B S: Yes… I owe so much to those two beautiful people.

T S: So when did you first hear about the shoot for the outfit in question?

B S: Well… Kasen was looking for live models and when he calls I run… hehe. I like to help him out as much as I can

T S: So what’s next for you?

B S: Modeling… Modeling… Modeling… Hopefully I can make something happen lol

T S: Any projects in the pipeline?

B S: Well I am in the finals for the SL Elegance Competition which is on the 24th of April.

T S: Best of luck with that you have one more person wishing you every success.

B S: Awe Thank You

T S: Thank you for taking the time to speak with me

B S: My pleasure… anytime.

(This is not a pay to vote contest)

There will be 5 judges.
Rules are very simple.
Take a picture of yourself wearing a Shouted Couture design that is being sold at Shouted Couture at Rebeck. (It does not have to be bought there, but be one of the styles)
The photos will be judged on style, pose, and grace. They do not have to be taken by a professional photographer!!
Attach the photo to a note card then drop it in a folder named “Shouted Couture and your name”
In a brief sentence tell why you love Shouted Couture Designs.
Send it to Kasen Kazan (with full perms)

The Contest will start April 20 and deadline for entries is May 5.

The winner will get 5000L’s
A photo shoot by Di Carnelli’s Studios
A Shouted Couture design (From Mimi Juneau of Mimi’s Choice)
Le Belle Modeling Academy course in modeling.
An invite to become a Le Belle Model
A instore model for Shouted Couture.
Be a runway model in a Shouted Couture Show .

Second Place winner:
Photo shoot by Di Carnelli’s Studio
A Shouted Couture design (From Mimi Juneau of Mimi’s Choice)
Le Belle Modeling Academy course in modeling.
A instore model for Shouted Couture.

Italian Couture ! Over the top chic, you either love it or hate it …. However SHOUTED COUTURE at Rebeck is definitely something to shout about ! The prestige of Italian fashion and its achievement within SL are second to none. Renowned designers, Ziamela Loon ( Jador ) and Amanda Bolero ( Bolero Collection) are the Co founders of the affordable fashion line, Shouted Couture.

Stylecard – Model Lorelei Maggs
ELIZABETH “Shouted Couture”

Stylecard – Model Butterfli Sorbet

GOLD PETAL”Shouted Couture”

Stylecard – Model Harlee Lane
DIANA WHITE”Shouted Couture”