We can learn a few things from models.
With that being said—- I get it, models can have a bad rap. There are times where these amazon like individuals come of as cocky, superficial and outright idiotic, but this is not always the case. Some of the most fiercest, fearless people have made a difference in society, changing what is viewed of a beautiful in terms of the Eurocentric standards of beauty, while looking literally like a million bucks. Here I have a few tips on how to rock your inner super model on an everyday basis.
1. Own Your Shit
Rihanna may not be a full-time model, but she stood out at this runway show. With confidence, you have to own your shit. What I mean by that is knowing your value along with what you bring to any table whether it being at home or in the public… just own it.
2. Stay True to Yourself
In many aspects of life, we tend to lose our selves in order to appease other people. With modelling comes self image and finding who you are in the industry. This is no different in the real world. When you know who you are as a whole, no one can stop your light, let it shine brightly. Plus there’s no one else who can stay true to you… but yourself. To be dignified is to run the world.
3. Love Yourself
You know that saying that states if you don’t love yourself, no one else truly will? I have never heard any truer words than this. Yes models can be insecure, but they definitely exude confidence in themselves. This is a wonderful attribute to have every damn day of your life.
4. Be Bold… Be Brave
Now these words can be interpreted in various ways. What is that one thing that you are afraid to do but is in constant fear of what people will think? Is it skydiving? Quitting your job? Dying your hair an offbeat colour? Or is it traveling the world by yourself? There are so many tones to fear, but the beautiful thing about life is that the sky really is the limit. When you let go of whatever fear you have… oh the possibilities!
5. Have Fun
It’s great to have a passion or to be intense… at times, but please take yourself too serious. With photo shoots, models have full creativity to create another world while staying in character. Just take life in a fun stride, sometimes that one thing you are worrying about (yes I also have to remind myself this) is not as serious as you think.
6. Walk Like Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell is a legend on the runway, most particularly for her iconic catwalk. What better person to learn how to strut yourself other than her? Even Beyonce told everyone in her song Get Me Bodied to do the ‘Naomi Campbell Walk’… I couldn’t agree more. Everyone knows Miss Campbell has arrived in a room all because of the fierce walk. You can do it too. Put some step to it.
7. Have a Sense of Style
As all models will know, having a sense of style is evident. This can also take place for anyone who does not model. I’m not saying be just like Grace Jones, Bella Hadid or even Slickwoods, but please express yourself with fashion. Some knock the term because either they need the help in terms of style, don’t care (and that’s cool, but don’t be reading this), or just feel as though they can’t keep up. Fashion is art, and artists create. The biggest expression in terms of this area is creativity. Just be yourself, if you are a sporty person, a tomboy, a girly girl, a hipster or anyone else in between… fashion and style has room for you. Just be that effortlessly chic fashionista that you are!
8. Change The Game
This is probably the best thing that I’ve seen on a runway: model Alek Wek defying the standards of beauty that are constantly thrown down women and young girl’s throats on a daily basis. Sometimes you can’t wait for people to make a change, you have to be the change. To start this… you have to believe in yourself.
“Be The Change You Wish To See.”
Hammer Style Girl 