It all started when my good friend Trudi Bennett of Wardrobe Flair was asked to do a segment on jeans on GMTV. Trudi was sent pictures of models to use for the 'live' models on GMTV. She felt they were too young for her demographic and while they were classed as officially 'curvy' they still only wore a size 8!
No, this would not do. Trudi wanted realistic models who have curves to emphasise the difference between a pair of jeans that flatter and a pair that do not. This is where I came into the picture.
We decided on the outfits, we'd have the least flattering style for me first, a pair of straight cut jeans and then follow with my most flattering style, a pair of boot cut jeans.
Goodness, the grooming required had to be commenced days beforehand. I can see why top models say they won't get out of bed for less than $10,000.
On the morning of the recording, I resorted to Weleda relaxing drops in place of my normal morning routine, coffee and plenty of it (only after the show) and getting up late and staying in PJ's as long as possible (up and dressed by 7am).
The jeans modelling on GMTV went down well with the viewers, and was thoroughly exhilarating for the models. All credit to Trudi for using realistic proportioned 'live' models. It's not a huge challenge to make a teen aged size 8 model look good in jeans. But you do need to know what you are talking about when using non-sized 8 models.
To watch the GMTV jeans video, here is the link:
Good Morning TVNZ jeans by Trudi Bennett
A couple of months later, I was back in hair and makeup for another GMTV slot, this time for Maxi dresses as a 'live' model. Who can wear Maxi dresses, what to look out for when buying them and where to find them.
To find out more, see the Maxi video from GMTV:
Good Morning TVNZ maxi dresses by Trudi Bennett
It is a shame that Avalon Studios are to close before the end of the year and all live recording of GMTV to be lost to Auckland. I feel aggrieved that my modelling career has been cut short, before I could demand the sort of fees I was talking about earlier (joke).
Should you have any queries about jeans, maxi dresses or to find out what colours and shape are best for you, you are welcome to contact Trudi (contact details below). I say from personal experience, it will transform your wardrobe confidence in more ways than one.
Trudi Bennett
Wardrobe Flair
www.wardrobeflair.com
Phone: (04) 977 1247 or 021 236 4738
www.facebook.com/WardrobeFlair
Yay for Trudi and the "realistically proportioned" models!! We LIKE that :-)
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