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Actresses and Models Use Extreme IV DIE-YET for Weight Loss

It's a shame. It really is. I'm in total shock about this post over at Stylelist. I understand that as models you must maintain a certain level of "thinness" to remain competitive in the industry but I draw the line when it comes to starving yourself just to get work! According to the blog, actresses and models are using an IV drip dubbed a "bannana bag" (because of the color of the liquid) filled with essential nutrients for WEEKS at a time to lose weight and be skinner than their competitors. WTH!!! I don't know what's worse - the industry that demands that women risk their lives for the sake of fattening their pockets or the women that WILLING troture themselves and sometimes DIE just to be in the limelight.

It's one thing to want to lose a little weight to slim down because designers want you to loose an INCH or two to fit their garments but I cannot and will not agree to a model losing a drastic amount of weigh in an abnormal timeframe using ridiculous methods such as this. I don't normally request comments but I'd really like to know your thoughts on this. I don't want to just hear from the models I want to hear from ANYONE with an opinion on this - whether you agree or disagree with this IV DIE-YET!

TRIBE! Launches New Boutique Agency

OK, OK! This post is WAYYYY over due! LOL (Or maybe I did post this and subconsciously just want to toot my own horn again - LOL!!!).

Back in March 2008 TRIBE! launched its model development and management division - TRU Model Management - in an effort to provide a fresh new outlook on the agency experience for models - launched TRU Model Management. Our focus is on offering our models maximum exposure while providing clients with knowledgeable skilled professionals capable of delivering quality results every time.

The agency boasts a gorgeous assortment of models as serving as a testament to Chicago's diverse ethnic makeup and our commitment to offering diverse modeling talent to the masses! To date our models have appeared in magazines, on websites and strutted the catwalk of countless designers and continues to grow its clientele daily! For more information on TRU Model Management check out the site here: Official TRU Model Management Site.

ANTM Winners: What They're Up To

For all you ANTM fanatics check out this post over at TRENDY. They give a play by play account of what the ladies of America's Next Top Model have been up to all the way up to cycle 10. As an after thought check out the ANTM blog here for more on Tyra and the show: http://www.antmblog.com

Enjoy!

October Featured Event – Chicago Latino Fashion Week

Latino and Caribbean designers continue to assert themselves in defining and influencing the world of fashion and the Windy City becomes the talk of the fashionistas at the 2nd Chicago Latino Fashion Week, October 27- November 2, 2008. This seven-day event will include educational seminars, retail trunk shows, celebrity appearances and VIP parties at some of Chicago's hottest venues.

The Industry

Latinos have always been a significant part of fashion as avid consumers and with the coveted looks of designers Oscar De La Renta, Carolina Herrera and Narcisse Rodriguez just to name a few.

Chicago Latino Fashion Week celebrates unity and diversity in the town known for its architectural beauty and offers creative show production and mutually beneficial marketing partnerships with some of the most affluent decision makers, buyers, retailers, and associations including the Great North Michigan Avenue Association, the different Chambers of Commerce, nightclubs and members of the national and International press from around the world and television media coverage.

We invite your company to become a sponsor partner of the most talked-about event in Chicago that will further market your brand to a coveted multi-cultural audience that continues to grow. Visibility within the 2nd Chicago
Latino Fashion Week will radiate with top-class choreography, show design, and a high-impact video montage projecting designer and garment details with sponsor logos.

To learn more about Chicago Latino Fashion Week visit their site at http://www.chicagolatinofashion.com.

October Featured Designer – EightTwentyEight Collection

Three words to describe Suzette Opara: Alluring. Beautiful. Charming. They are also synonymous with her clothing line – Eightwentyeight Collection! Suzette strives to make each piece an extension of her client's personal style and never leaves them disappointed. She has attended numerous fashion events that have increased her popularity among Chicago fashionistas and is always in search of valuable connections to make Eightwentyeight Collection a household name. Not only is Suzette an accomplished designer but a skilled fashion stylist as well! Visit her on MySpace or shop Eightwentyeight collection at SoulFly Boutique In Chicago located at 11614 S. Western Ave. to get your own Eightwentyeight Collection masterpiece!

October Featured Professional – Hair Stylist Smile

Zion Amo Dio, affectionately known by his clients as Smile, is an enigmatic hair stylist with creativity to spare. He began his styling career at an early age grooming male students in grade school in effect becoming the school’s barber. Then, during a conversation with a close relative Zion, albeit with some hesitation, embarked enrolled himself in beauty school with the idea that if he could enhance the self esteem and style of his male clientele surely he could the same for the fairer sex!

To date Zion has worked with prominent Chicago agencies Elite and Ford as well as styled for prestigious publications such as Chicago Social Magazine. He continues to develop his craft and while Zion couldn’t lock a singular long term ambition rest assured that whatever he involves himself with will be a success!

To find out more about this amazing stylist visit him on MySpace or Model Mayhem. Zion also has a model profile viewable here.