Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Lineisy Montero – Breakout Star for 2016 ... Model Crush Monday!


Nineteen-year-old Dominican beauty, Lineisy Montero has had two banner years in a row, after her stunning breakout star turn on the Prada Fall 2015 runway – the only black model to walk for the legendary fashion house since Naomi Campbell and Jourdan Dunn years before her.  Everyone wanted to know who was this new face with the amazing cropped, natural afro??  They know who she is now!


With her super high cheekbones, smattering of freckles, and the dimple in her chin, Lineisy’s face is instantly recognizable, as she becomes the darling of many fashion designers and magazine editors, including her campaigns for Chanel, Prada, and Bally, and appearances in Vogue, Bazaar, and ID magazines.  She has walked to runways for many designers including Burberry and Marc Jacobs as well.  All this after being discovered on a roller coaster in her hometown of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.  


Lineisy is a standout exotic beauty amongst the rows and rows of model clones and has made to sort of leap from new face to star face in true supermodel fashion, but she wants to be known for her work as a model first, and a black model second.  Whatever she’s selling, we’re buying! Go Lineisy!


Lineisy Montero’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lineisymontero/


#new faces #breakout models  #exotic models, #black models #new supermodels #ones to watch #Dominican models

Friday, July 8, 2016

Eat To Be Beautiful - Model Beauty Diet!


A model’s healthy skin, hair and nails are their stock in trade.  They have to take care of themselves to be at the top of their game just like an athlete, and to have the health and stamina to go the course in such a rigorously demanding industry.  Beauty really does begin on the inside and whatever you consumer really does appear on your face … and hips! 

It’s so important to remember that taking care of yourself is essential and that you can’t succeed if your face, hair and body show signs of too many late nights, too much junk food, too much alcohol, and not enough nutrition and proper exercise. Going to any extreme such as fasting and doing liquid diets will not keep you healthy enough to sustain yourself.  It will show and it’s not beautiful!


Maintaining healthy, balanced eating habits and exercising are the recipe for beauty and health.  Exercising, results in increased blood flow, which makes skin glow, and gives you energy.  I am going to share fitness tips of top models in an upcoming post, so stay tuned!


The number one thing your body needs is H2O – water!  Keeps you well-hydrated, revs up a dull complexion, and keeps you going!


Here are some super foods that are packed with the nutrients you need for a healthy complexion, shiny hair and a lean body:

  • Biotin for healthy skin, and strong hair and nails:  bananas, beans, lentils, salmon, and eggs.


  • Omega 3 fatty acids for shiny hair:  eggs, soybeans, chicken, seafood, and nuts.


  • Vitamins A and C are antioxidants and have skin-firming properties:  citrus fruit, kiwi, apricots, carrots, mangoes, spinach, and sweet potatoes.  


  • Vitamin E has anti-inflammatory properties and reduces inflammation:  sunflower seeds, almonds, wheat germ, avocadoes, and dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and arugula.


  • Zinc affects the immune system and hair strength:  cashews, soybeans and green beans,


  • Protein: keeps your body fueled and toned:  lean beef (gives your iron as well), lean chicken, eggs, low-fat dairy. 


  • Olive oil and green tea increase blood flow and oxygen to the skin – essential for glowing skin.


  • Quinoa – this is an easy to prepare protein filled with amino acids, iron, zinc, potassium and calcium. 


Foods with a high glycemic index such as bread, pancakes, bagels, many processed cereals, pies, cookies, pastries, muffins, candy, etc., add to any puffiness you might have, and makes you look less contoured.  Moderation is key. 

So think about maintaining good nutrition and try to add nourishing foods and drinks into your eating habits, get enough sleep, exercise, and be the picture of health.  You will look more beautiful, and have more energy – which is crucial for a successful modeling career.  

A model with healthy hair, glowing skin, stamina, and a toned body will always succeed over a model who does not take care of herself.  It’s her business to be her best!

Photos by Allana Wesley White Photography Allana Wesley White (@allanawesleywhitephotography) • Instagram photos and videos for Starbene Magazine Italy


#healthyeating #modeldiet #nutrition #eattobebeautiful #modelhealth #nutritionforbeauty #beautyfoods #naturalbeauty #modelfit #healthyskin #healthyhair #modelbeauty #modelhealth #energyfood #juicing #antiox




Sunday, July 3, 2016

All American Beauty, Hailey Clauson - Model Crush Monday!



To commemorate the Fourth of July, we are celebrating with the all-American beauty and Sports Illustrated cover star Hailey Clauson! Born and raised in LA, Hailey was discovered at age 14 and was quickly booked to shoot a campaign for Wildfox Couture.  Now 21 years old and a statuesque 5’11” with one of the most amazing curvy figures in the industry, Hailey has fronted campaigns for Gucci, Jill Stuart, and Agent Provocateur, walked for Zac Posen and Calvin Klein, and appears in editorials worldwide. 


In real patriotic style, Hailey appeared in a red, white and blue “painted on” bikini in Sports Illustrated - talk about fireworks!  Happy Fourth! 





#Hailey Clauson  #Sports Illustrated cover girl #rookie of the year #American supermodels #sexiest models #Fourth of July #All-American Beauty