Visit to Legoland a dream first assignment from Models Direct

Bristol, UK ( Blogger ) July 8, 2009 - A trip to Legoland is a big day out for kids of all ages. But for eight year old Sophia, a recent visit to Legoland was more than just a day of fun at one of the UK's most loved theme parks, it was the start of a <a href="http://www.modelsdirect.com/client_list.html">career in modelling</a>.<br /><br />Sophia was appearing in a photo shoot for Kickers shoes, after her mum Melanie registered her to become a model with Models Direct, one of the largest modelling agencies in the UK. <br /><br />For any eight year old working as a model for the first time, a photo shoot at Legoland is about as good as it gets. Proud mum Melanie reported that Sophia had an absolute ball on set. “She loved every minute of it,” said Melanie. “Models Direct are always helpful. Everyone is so nice and welcoming and made us feel at ease. We had a lovely experience.”<br /><br />“Melanie had to model Kicker shoes and change into different outfits in all different areas of Legoland,” said Melanie. “Everyone was so nice and the shoes were great too. As this was Sophia's first assignment everyone was really kind. Information was clearly given and I was really impressed about the whole thing.”<br /><br />Melanie and Sophia weren't the only ones who were very happy with the outcome of the day. The client, Kickers shoes, had trouble <a href="http://www.modelsdirect.com/find_a_model/index.html">finding a model</a> for the shoot that was the right age for their brief. It was only when they went to Models Direct, who specialise in representing models of every ages, gender, and ethnicity, that they found Sophia.<br /><br />“Sophia was an excellent model,” said Kickers. “She performed without fuss and hopefully enjoyed the day. In the photographs she really does look amazing and was loved by photographer, stylist and clients.”<br /><br />Located in Windsor near London, Legoland has over 50 interactive rides, live shows, workshops, and attractions for kids between the ages of 3 and 12.<br /><br />Further links/information:<br /><br />* To find out more about Models Direct: <a href="http://www.modelsdirect.com">http://www.modelsdirect.com</a><br /><br />* Find out about how you could become a model: <br /><br />* To find a model for your business: <a href="http://www.modelsdirect.com/find_a_model/index.html">http://www.modelsdirect.com/find_a_model/index.html</a><br /><br />Contact details:<br />Dave Chandler<br />Campaign manager<br />t +44 (0) 870 041 0459<br />dave@hubbub-uk.com<br /><br />###

Visit to Legoland a dream first assignment from Models Direct

Bristol, UK ( Blogger ) July 8, 2009 - A trip to Legoland is a big day out for kids of all ages. But for eight year old Sophia, a recent vis...

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Models Direct: dressing up and eating ice-cream a dream job for anyone, especially kids!

Bristol, UK ( Blogger ) July 6, 2009 - When Kodou Akinkunle from West Sussex decided to register her four year old daughter Yassin to <a href="http://www.modelsdirect.com/ourmodelssay-select.html">work as a model</a>, little did she expect that just a week later Yassin would be on set wearing designer clothes, making new friends - and eating ice cream!<br /><br />The photo shoot was for Vintage Kit, a children's clothing company that makes vintage-inspired clothes for parents who “want their children to still be children in our fast modern world.”<br /><br />When the team at Vintage Kit wanted to find models to show off their new collection for their website and publicity material they went to Models Direct, one of the UK's largest modelling agencies. Kodou had signed Yassin up with Models Direct just a week before the shoot, which took place at the beach in Brighton.<br /><br />According to proud mum Kodou, Yassin really enjoyed beginning her <a href="http://www.modelsdirect.com/assignments/">modelling career</a>. “She was asked to play with fellow models, pose in the sea and also eat an ice cream whilst wearing one of the outfits,” she said. “The experience you get is unforgettable, it was amazing and she was comfortable in front of the camera.”<br /><br />Managing Director of Models Direct Damian O'Connor was also very pleased with the shoot.<br /><br />“We were very happy to help Vintage Kit to fill their brief, they are a fantastic client to work for,” said O'Connor. “I think their products are great, so when they came to us to find kids to appear in the shoot, we were very happy to find models that were perfect for the job. Initially Vintage Kit asked for two models, but in the end they needed six. Luckily, we have a very large number of models on our books so we were able to provide exactly what they needed.”<br /><br />Vintage Kit specialises in hand drawn prints, handmade and luxury clothes, using as much as possible 100% cottons and eco-friendly fabrics from the United Kingdom. Their clothes are soft, cuddly and comfortable but also highly creative and individual.<br /><br />Further links/information:<br /><br />* To find out more about Models Direct: <a href="http://www.modelsdirect.com">http://www.modelsdirect.com</a><br /><br />* Find out about how you could become a model:<br /><br />* To find a model for your business: <a href="http://www.modelsdirect.com/find_a_model/index.html">http://www.modelsdirect.com/find_a_model/index.html</a><br /><br />Contact details:<br />Dave Chandler<br />Campaign manager<br />t +44 (0) 870 041 0459<br />dave@hubbub-uk.com<br /><br />###

Models Direct: dressing up and eating ice-cream a dream job for anyone, especially kids!

Bristol, UK ( Blogger ) July 6, 2009 - When Kodou Akinkunle from West Sussex decided to register her four year old daughter Yassin to work a...

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Robert Verdi's new show a boon for older women, says Models Direct

Bristol, UK ( Blogger ) June 19, 2009 - A new modelling show with a difference will do wonders for the confidence and self-esteem of older women who are interested in trying their hand at becoming a model, according to one the largest modelling agencies in the UK, <a href="http://www.modelsdirect.com">Models Direct</a>.<br /><br />Managing Director of Models Direct, Damian O'Connor, says that many women assume that if you haven't started your modelling career in your twenties, then it's too late. “In fact, there are plenty of opportunities for women of all ages who want to work as a model,” says O'Connor. “Clients often come to us to <a href="http://www.modelsdirect.com/find_a_model/index.html">find a model</a> of a particular age for a photo shoot. Depending on the campaign or the product, they are often looking for older women.”<br /><br />Now, the return of modelling reality TV show She's Got The Look looks set to raise the profile of older models once again. On the show, the brain child of celebrity stylist Robert Verdi, all the model contestants are over the age of 35.<br /><br />Says Verdi, the older contestants on the show create far more entertaining television than the typical contestants on other modelling reality TV shows.<br /><br />“We found that the [potential contestants] had developed lives that were substantive and textured,” says Verdi. “Many of them had a family or a spouse or they were divorced and they’d had several incarnations in terms of their careers, so they just have a lot more substance than a very young girl who wants to pursue a career as a model.”<br /><br />According to O'Connor, this experience also means that older women are often better able to deliver what clients need on a modelling shoot than their younger counterparts. “There's just no substitute for real life experience when you're working on set with a tight deadline and an anxious client hovering in the background,” he says.<br /><br />Further links/information:<br /><br />* To find out more about Models Direct: <a href="http://www.modelsdirect.com">http://www.modelsdirect.com</a><br /><br />* Find out about how you could become a model: <br /><br />* To find a model for your business: <a href="http://www.modelsdirect.com/find_a_model/index.html">http://www.modelsdirect.com/find_a_model/index.html</a><br /><br />Contact details:<br />Dave Chandler<br />Campaign manager<br />t +44 (0) 870 041 0459<br />dave@hubbub-uk.com<br /><br />###

Robert Verdi's new show a boon for older women, says Models Direct

Bristol, UK ( Blogger ) June 19, 2009 - A new modelling show with a difference will do wonders for the confidence and self-esteem of older w...

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Models Direct: Emme's new dating show helps change stereotypes

Bristol, UK ( Blogger ) June 18, 2009 - A new dating game show due to premiere on American television soon will not only make entertaining viewing, but will also help shift attitudes about beauty, says Damian O'Connor.<br /><br />O'Connor, Managing Director of <a href="http://www.modelsdirect.com">Models Direct</a>, one of the UK's largest modelling agencies, is referring to More to Love, an innovative new dating competition series from the executive producer of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, Mike Fleiss. More to Love will be hosted by full-figured supermodel Emme.<br /><br />“I'm very excited about Mike Fleiss's new show,” says O'Connor. “Emme has been an inspiration to thousands of women who dream of becoming a model, and this show will raise her profile even further.”<br /><br />According to a synopsis online, the reality show will follow a “single and eligible man with a big waist and an even bigger heart as he romances several confident and secure plus-size women.” As the series progresses, the field will narrow from 20 women down to the one lady that the lucky bachelor chooses.<br /><br />“I think the concept of the show is really strong,” says O'Connor. “Most of all, it will be very significant in boosting self confidence and self esteem among plus sized men and women. That's thanks largely to the involvement of Emme, whose <a href="http://www.modelsdirect.com/find_a_model/index.html">modelling career</a> has been pioneering the area of plus sized modelling. It's a very smart move to get her on board.”<br /><br />In addition to working as a model, Emme's career has included becoming a television personality, author, inspirational speaker and a clothing designer. In her book True Beauty, she tells the story of her life and rise to success as a supermodel. She is a very strong advocate for healthy lifestyles.<br /><br />“People will watch this show and see how confident and beautiful plus size can be,” says O'Connor.<br /><br />Further links/information:<br /><br />* To find out more about Models Direct: <a href="http://www.modelsdirect.com">http://www.modelsdirect.com</a><br /><br />* Find out about how you could become a model: <br /><br />* To find a model for your business: <a href="http://www.modelsdirect.com/find_a_model/index.html">http://www.modelsdirect.com/find_a_model/index.html</a><br /><br />Contact details:<br />Dave Chandler<br />Campaign manager<br />t +44 (0) 870 041 0459<br />dave@hubbub-uk.com<br /><br />###

Models Direct: Emme's new dating show helps change stereotypes

Bristol, UK ( Blogger ) June 18, 2009 - A new dating game show due to premiere on American television soon will not only make entertaining v...

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