How to Make Yourself Look Like a Top Model

Making the most of your looks can give you a professional polish.

To an outsider, the life of a top model looks like nothing but glamour, money and glitz. The reality of the modeling world, however, often involves hard work, long hours and cutthroat competition. Whether you want a career as a top model, or simply want to look like one, investing the time and effort to achieve your best look possible can help you attain the appearance of a top model.

Things You'll Need

• Cosmetics
• Hairstyle products
• Clothing
• Fashion magazines

Instructions

1. Get in shape. Models work hard to achieve a firm body with taut muscles. Map out a fitness plan that will give you the sleek look of a print or runway model. Choose a program that tones every part of your body, because the camera picks up on everything.

2. Practice good posture. Sit, stand and walk tall and proud. Not only does good posture improve the appearance of your body, it also gives the appearance of confidence and makes your clothes hang better.

3. Learn to use makeup in a variety of ways. Models know how to camouflage their less attractive features and bring out their best attributes. By using color, contouring and shading to create different looks, models achieve a variety of effects to change their appearance.

4. Choose a versatile hairstyle. Being a model means being able to change your look to suit any occasion. One client may want a soft, sweet look, while another may opt for an edgy style. Learn how to style your hair yourself, and change your look often.

5. Study fashion magazines, and learn to mimic the styles that flatter your body and personality. While you may not have a big budget for clothing, you can learn to re-create looks with cheaper versions of designer originals. Know what is in this season, and create your own ensembles based on the trends.

Tips & Warnings

• Attend classes at a local modeling school to improve the way you carry yourself. Learn the art of professional makeup application and how to pose for the camera.

• Avoid starving yourself in order to achieve the waif-thin physique that many models strive for.

References

• Alexander Technique; Posture, Poise and Performance; Roy Palmer
• Bob Pardue: Model Makeup Tips For Photography Sessions
• Hair-Styles: Main
• The Budget Babe: Main