Here's your latest edition of the official newsletter for the Barbizon Modeling & Acting Centers around the world!

As always, we invite you to turn to us for the latest information on beauty, fashion, modeling, acting, and personal development. Remember…if you like what you see here, you'll love it in our world!

IN THIS ISSUE:

- Modeling Trends
- Acting 101
- The Rain In Spain
- Quick Barbizon Tip
- What’s New at Barbizon

MODELING TRENDS

Today's professional model must have a larger variety of technical skills than ever before. That's because today's model has an array of opportunities facing her. Here's a brief look at what modeling was like in the past several decades

• The 60s: The sixties ushered in the end of the hat & glove era. Models wore go-go boots, micro-minis and long fake eyelashes. Twiggy was the supermodel of the day.
• The 70s The seventies was a time when women explored new freedoms. Charlie's Angels rule prime time and the models of the day were athletic looking natural beauties with long flowing hair.
• The 80s: The eighties was the “ME” decade and Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren wanted to dress us. Amazon-like models such as Paulina and, near the end of the decade, Linda Evangelista wore big shoulder pads as the country watched “Dynasty” on Wednesday nights.
• The 90s The nineties roared in to the tune of the waif, and real women everywhere showed they prefer real-looking models by boycotting the fashions. As the decade matured, styles continued to churn and re-invent themselves.
• Today models don't need to fit into a particular look or type. Along with the structure of modeling, the models themselves have taken on many looks.

ACTING 101

Have you dreamed about starring in your favorite sitcom or soap opera and maybe winning that Emmy Award? How about that Oscar for Best Actress? You're not the only one! Let's start with some basic Acting 101:

Basic Requirements for an ActorWhat's good about the world of acting is that it is filled with a broad spectrum of looks. Think about all of the TV shows you've seen, commercials you've watched, and films you've enjoyed. Every possible “type” is represented from the quirky best friend to the ambitious business person to the jockey football player. You may need to “cry on cue” if you are auditioning for a role on a soap opera or “laugh till it hurts” for a role on a sitcom. You cannot become an actor overnight. Actors need training and experience in different fields such as commercial acting, improvisation, voice training, monologues, and scene study. Many famous actors continually take acting lessons because the industry is always changing.

THE RAIN IN SPAIN

April showers bring May flowers! When you open your mouth, what comes out? Pearls of wisdom or pop rocks? If you diction is a bit rocky, hang on. These tips will make positive impact upon your personal success:

1. Think before you speak.
2. Pronounce your words clearly. Mumbling makes you sound unsure of yourself.
3. Do not use swear words.
4. Use the right volume for the circumstances.
5. Avoid filler words like “um,” “uh,” and “like.”
6. Vary your vocabulary.

QUICK BARBIZON TIP

Spring is in the air! Lighten up your makeup color choices. Match your blush, eye shadow & lipstick to the spirit of the season.

WHAT'S NEW AT BARBIZON

WHY NOT YOU? You could win an all expense paid trip to New York City for a photo shoot directed by DELIA*S and a $200 Delia*s Gift card!!! WOW!!! Enter today at www.get-discovered.net.

Also, check out our Barbizon Discoveries. This could be you…one of our graduates was crowned Miss America 2010, and another will be competing on Cycle 14 of America's Next Top Model. Could you be our next star??

Don't take our word for it…Find out what other people are saying about Barbizon. Check out our on-line Testimonials.

Well, that's about it for this edition of the Barbizon Newsletter. Until next time...April Showers Bring May Flowers.

Barbizon Newsletter Editor,

Wendy

wendy@barbizonmodeling.com