Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Top Model Formula
The Lesbian, the girl with the painful childhood, the quirky girl who can't relate to other humans, the brainiac, the oddly pretty girl, the girl with the nasty attitude (http://www.denimology.co.uk/2007/12/antm1.jpg)... they're all accounted for in the upcoming season of America's Next Top Model. Tyra Banks, Miss Jay, Nigel Barker and Mr. Jay are back too. There's more campy acting, more pictures of Tyra (http://www.blogcdn.com/www.tvsquad.com/media/2006/03/tyra-bald.jpg), more screaming models, more tears, more runway walks that need work, more make-overs and more TYRA MAIL!
It was clear in the preview that landed on my desk yesterday that Tyra, would once again follow her successful reality formula to a T. The only difference? This season she turns the fashion world upside down by choosing girls 5'7" and under. Tyra invents (drumroll please) THE PETITE MODEL!!! Okay, maybe Tyra doesn't invent the petite model, but she sure goes out of her way to let the waifs know the rest of the industry doesn't have much use for them. This is probably their only shot becoming a tiny supermodel. Even the cover of the DVD, with Tyra, in 5 inch heels, surrounded by shorties in flats tells the story. Outside of their photo shoots, the girls spend the entire two hour season opener in flats. We get it. They're not tall!
(http://www.modelscouts.com/petite_models.html)
We'll soon find out if these petite divas can bring the drama and rock the photos. If so, count me in for Cycle 13, Tyra.
America's Next Top (Petite) Model debuts on Wednesday, September, 9th at 8:00 pm on the CW.
spoiler alert... the over-confident girl gets crushed with early elimination and somebody gets emotional about their makeover, but if you're an ANTM fan you already knew that would happen
It was clear in the preview that landed on my desk yesterday that Tyra, would once again follow her successful reality formula to a T. The only difference? This season she turns the fashion world upside down by choosing girls 5'7" and under. Tyra invents (drumroll please) THE PETITE MODEL!!! Okay, maybe Tyra doesn't invent the petite model, but she sure goes out of her way to let the waifs know the rest of the industry doesn't have much use for them. This is probably their only shot becoming a tiny supermodel. Even the cover of the DVD, with Tyra, in 5 inch heels, surrounded by shorties in flats tells the story. Outside of their photo shoots, the girls spend the entire two hour season opener in flats. We get it. They're not tall!
(http://www.modelscouts.com/petite_models.html)
We'll soon find out if these petite divas can bring the drama and rock the photos. If so, count me in for Cycle 13, Tyra.
America's Next Top (Petite) Model debuts on Wednesday, September, 9th at 8:00 pm on the CW.
spoiler alert... the over-confident girl gets crushed with early elimination and somebody gets emotional about their makeover, but if you're an ANTM fan you already knew that would happen
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Door-to-Door Saleskids
The 2009-2010 school year started on Monday morning in my neck of the woods. By Monday afternoon the kids were already making the rounds with their candles and cookie dough. Do the kids even get a chance to learn their teacher's name before they're given the fundraising homework?
My mom and I generally buy from the first few kids who ring the doorbell. By the time the 4th or 5th kid makes the rounds, we're pretending not to be home. Sounds a bit rude, but we don't need more flower bulbs, coffee mugs or wrapping paper and its tough to tell the sweet little saleskids "NO" right to their cute little faces. Most schools discourage door-to-door selling but encourage the kids to hound their neighbors. Its a mixed message for sure. http://www.school-fundraisers.com/fundraisingtips/safetytips.html
I admire the kids who soak up the principal's fundraising pep talk. They take to the sidewalks with order sheets in hand, trying to sell enough magazines to get a "free" t-shirt or a pizza party for their class.
http://fundraisingip.com/articles/Article/A-Reason-To-Sell---Incentive-Ideas-For-Fundraising-Projects/11
I've worked as a sales rep. Cold calls aren't easy, but these miniature marketers take them in stride. .
Good luck saleskids. Don't take it personally if you see lights on at my house, but nobody is answering the door. It just means we've already purchased a coupon book and some candy from one of your classmates.
My mom and I generally buy from the first few kids who ring the doorbell. By the time the 4th or 5th kid makes the rounds, we're pretending not to be home. Sounds a bit rude, but we don't need more flower bulbs, coffee mugs or wrapping paper and its tough to tell the sweet little saleskids "NO" right to their cute little faces. Most schools discourage door-to-door selling but encourage the kids to hound their neighbors. Its a mixed message for sure. http://www.school-fundraisers.com/fundraisingtips/safetytips.html
I admire the kids who soak up the principal's fundraising pep talk. They take to the sidewalks with order sheets in hand, trying to sell enough magazines to get a "free" t-shirt or a pizza party for their class.
http://fundraisingip.com/articles/Article/A-Reason-To-Sell---Incentive-Ideas-For-Fundraising-Projects/11
I've worked as a sales rep. Cold calls aren't easy, but these miniature marketers take them in stride. .
Good luck saleskids. Don't take it personally if you see lights on at my house, but nobody is answering the door. It just means we've already purchased a coupon book and some candy from one of your classmates.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
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