Models Night Out! At The 2013 Met Gala

Hey Slendees!

Jeneka K. here to share with you a slice of the red carpet model life :) Last night The Metropolitan Museum of Art held their annual Met Gala! This year's theme "Punk: Chaos to Couture" welcomed a very interesting parade of outfits on the red carpet. We saw a lot of black, leather, smokey eyes, dark lips and spikes galore!

Many of the industry's top models arrived primped and punked out this year and I've got my haute picks just for you!

The 2013 Met Gala's Haute Models 

Karlie Kloss in Louis Vuitton.

Jessica Hart in Alia.

Brooklyn Decker in Peter Pilotto.

Doutzen Kroes in Theyskens' Theory.

Liya Kebede in Alberta Ferretti.

Alexa Chung in Erdem Fall 2013.

The Hottest of the Hautes

My personal favorite models of the night

Joan Smalls in Tom Ford. One word: Delectable.

Miranda Kerr in Michael Kors with the perfect lip and perfect clutch! 

Constance Jablonski in Wes Gordon. 

The gold and the harness make this dress a little nice and a little naughty ;)

Chanel Iman in J. Mendel.

How fun are her pink tips? Pink is the new punk!

Coco Rocha in Emanuel Ungaro by Fausto Puglisi.

Not mad at the bangs Coco! Rawr!

All hail Cara Delevingne in this spiked Burberry dress!

My #1 Hautie: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Gucci Fall 2013.

A perfect fit for Rosie and for the occasion!

I'd love to hear your thoughts about this year's Met Gala! Comment below!!

May the fierce be with you!

xoxo*j

Modeling Tip Of The Day: Do A Little Dance!

Hey Slendees!

Jeneka K. here to bring you a slice of the pop and lockin' model life :) Ever been on a shoot and got stuck trying to figure out your next pose? Or, feel like you're always doing the same poses and need something new to do with your hands or feet? I've experienced this same mental block before and the one thing that always seems to inspire me is MUSIC!

When I hear music I can't help but move. My shoulders sway, my head bobs, I start to bounce a little and before you know it, I feel like I'm one of Beyonce's back up dancers! ;) I probably wouldn't make the cut on So You Think You Can Dance, but I do have a good amount of dance experience. Dancing has really helped me feel more comfortable with movement, extending, stretching and just feeling comfortable in my own skin. Now when I shoot, I think of posing more as dancing! Fluid movements from head to toe.

Fun fact: I danced full-time at the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Walt Disney World for 6 years.

photo by: photographybymaka.blogspot.com

I've discovered that many of my favorite models also have previous dance experience! In a recent cover shoot for Vogue Austraila, Karlie Kloss dished a little about her experience as a ballet dancer. If you're a Karlie fan you know that girl can move!

Click here for a behind the scenes video of Karlie's cover shoot!

The Face's Coco Rocha also has a dance background as an Irish dancer. How cool is that? Fun fact: Coco has been known to do 50 different poses in 30 seconds! Any model out there up for the challenge?? 

Watch this clip of Coco Rocha which includes her Irish dancing down the runway for Jean Paul Gaultier!

So to all you aspiring models out there and even the veterans as well, whether you have dancing experience or not, let music inspire you to move in ways you haven't before! Try taking a dance class at a local dance studio. Or, head to the gym with some friends and try a Zumba or Sh'Bam class! It's a great way to have fun, get in a good workout and loosen yourself up for your next photo shoot.

Karlie Kloss photographed by Mario Testino for Vogue US July 2012

The hand-on-the-hip poses just don't cut it anymore models. In order to get really great shots you have to learn how to MOVE!

Read more about Coco Rocha the Irish dancer turned supermodel

May the fierce be with you!

xoxo*j

5 Ways To Celebrate Earth Day

THINK GREEN by Mike Ruiz

Happy Earth Day Slendees! Jeneka K. here to give you a slice of the eco-friendly model life :) Earth Day is always a great day to remind us of all that Mother Nature provides for us. So, to honor this day here are

5 Ways To Celebrate

Earth Day!

1. Reduce 

Carpool to work or to an out of town casting. Save gas, save money and save the planet all while having fun with friends :) 

2. Reuse

Shop at a thrift, consignment or vintage store near you! Retromended is one of my go-to vintage stores in Orlando that sells men & women's clothes, shoes and accessories. Not in Orlando? Check out their Etsy store!

3. Recycle

If you don't have one already, put a recycling container next to your trash can at home. You'd be surprised how much of what you throw away can actually be recycled. Make the extra effort. Make it a habit. It's so simple!

4. Repurpose

If you're obsessed with fashion like me, you probably have a stack of magazines taller than Karlie Kloss. If so, check out earth911.com for 10 ways you can repurpose those old magazines. I'm gonna try to make the serving bowl and the coasters. Such a fun gift idea!

5. Represent

Being eco-friendly is always in fashion. Make it a lifestyle and encourage your friends and family to do the same! One of my favorite mottos in life: Don't just talk about it, BE ABOUT IT! 

One of my favorite Orlando Magazine covers (April 2010) featuring model Adriana Irizarry Hilera who was body painted by MUA Sunha.

I'd love to hear how you're celebrating Earth Day and any other eco-friendly suggestions you might have! Share them in the comments below!

May the fierce be with you!

xoxo*j