http://www.barbizonmodeling.com/barbizon-modeling-blog Modeling and Acting Centers Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:06:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Happy New Year! A new year means new resolutions. What are yours for 2009? At Barbizon we will show you some ways to stick with them and reach your goals: • Make it all about you. Experts say that we lose our motivation for accomplishing goals ... http://www.barbizonmodeling.com/barbizon-modeling-blog/2008/12/keep-your-new-year-resolutions/ With few exceptions, professional makeup usually requires a more generous application of all makeup items. Many factors, however, must be taken into consideration due to the variety of professional circumstances under which the model works. The specific job situation is the final indication of the type of makeup ... http://www.barbizonmodeling.com/barbizon-modeling-blog/2008/12/professional-model-makeup/ Love the skin you're in with these essential do's and don'ts: • Good skin isn’t just about potions and lotions but how you live your life. • Try to keep hands off of your face during the day and at night. • Pay extra attention to your T-zone if it is oily. • Exercise is good for the ... http://www.barbizonmodeling.com/barbizon-modeling-blog/2008/12/perfecting-your-skin-skills/ When shopping for that perfect gift this Holiday Season, don’t get confused by all the sales talk. Here are some definitions for you to keep handy: Store Policy: Many stores are now required by State and Local Consumer Protection Laws to prominently post their rules regarding sales, returns, and exchanges. ... http://www.barbizonmodeling.com/barbizon-modeling-blog/2008/12/holiday-shopping-tips/ Blush can brighten up your face, aid in contouring, and emphasize bone structure. To apply blush: 1. Lightly sweep your blush brush over blush compact. Shake excess from brush. 2. Lightly brush color onto cheekbones, working diagonally, and blend well. If more blush is desired, adding a ... http://www.barbizonmodeling.com/barbizon-modeling-blog/2008/11/blushing-beauty/ Perfect posture will add to your confident appearance more than any other contributing factor. Here are some of the benefits of perfect posture: 1. Proper posture builds good health by allowing the inner organs to function properly. 2. Speech is improved by giving more power to your voice through ... http://www.barbizonmodeling.com/barbizon-modeling-blog/2008/11/posture-perfection/ Photo Movement is a living art. The model's job is to bring that art to life. There is a place inside of the model that creates the substance of the photo shoot. It is the expression of that place that allows the photo shoot to be successful, ... http://www.barbizonmodeling.com/barbizon-modeling-blog/2008/11/picture-perfect/ RIVALRY: This one can be tricky. Some people bring out our primitive characteristics like hate, gossip, and meanness. Some of this is okay, but we need to see it for what it is and not get stuck in it. Who are your rivals? http://www.barbizonmodeling.com/barbizon-modeling-blog/2008/10/whats-happening-in-your-peer-group-part-iv/ COMPETITION: Competition is normal. We need to learn to use competition to stimulate us to grow in ways that we want to grow and to take on new challenges, instead of making us feel as if we'll never be best, so why try? Tell us who you compete ... http://www.barbizonmodeling.com/barbizon-modeling-blog/2008/10/whats-happening-in-your-peer-group-part-iii/ IDENTIFICATION: We need to have people we can identify with who like to do what we like to do and have values similar to ours. Who do you identify with? Check back next week for Part III. http://www.barbizonmodeling.com/barbizon-modeling-blog/2008/10/whats-happening-in-your-peer-group-part-ii/