| Want to break into the petite modeling | | | | then TAKE OFF 25 points from your score. This |
| industry but wondering if you have what it | | | | may sound |
| takes to succeed? There are lots of magazine | | | | |
| and commercial modeling opportunities for | | | | harsh and unfair but remember this is the |
| good modeling jobs. Take this quiz to find | | | | petite modeling industry and clients want a |
| out if you qualify to be the next top face in | | | | figure this size or smaller. If you |
| the petite modeling industry. Answer | | | | |
| honestly. These 15 questions will tell you | | | | are a size 9/10 or smaller, score yourself |
| what your chances are of being able to make | | | | 10 points.8. If a client calls wanting you to |
| it as a top paid petite model.1. Are you | | | | model for no pay but excellent experience, |
| between 4 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 7 inches | | | | would you answer "YES or "NO"? If you |
| tall?2. Do people often tell you you're | | | | |
| pretty or cute?3. Do you have nice eyes, are | | | | said "YES", give yourself 10 bonus points |
| they almond shaped?4. Do you have a really | | | | for being anxious to model no matter what the |
| nice smile and straight white teeth?5. Do you | | | | pay is.Getting your foot in the door by |
| sit and stand in a straight manner with | | | | showing you have experience is one of the |
| correct posture?6. Are you friendly and work | | | | best ways to launch your career. The |
| well with others?7. Are you a size 9/10 or | | | | competition is so stiff in the industry that |
| smaller?8. Would you accept a modeling job in | | | | without this valuable experience a client may |
| a magazine but with no pay?9. Is your hair | | | | very likey pass you on for a different |
| well cared for and does it have style?10. If | | | | model.9. If you have a great hairstyle and |
| called, could you get the right clothing for | | | | it has been trimmed or cut in the past month |
| a modeling job?11. Do you wear the latest | | | | give yourself 10 points. If you have |
| fashion styles? Do you give others fashion | | | | |
| advice?12. Are you willing to travel to get | | | | roots which are grown out and are visible, |
| started in your modeling career?13. Have you | | | | take off 20 points! If your hair is clean |
| dreamed of being a model for more than 3 | | | | and manageable without any strange"special |
| years?14. Do you like wearing make-up and | | | | effects", give yourself 5 additional bonus |
| having someone style your hair?15. Do you | | | | points for taking good care of your hair and |
| wear makeup everyday?Answers to the quiz:1. | | | | keeping the look mainstream |
| This is the big one most models dread. Are | | | | |
| you under 5'9"? If so score yourself 5 | | | | so you can work with the largest number of |
| points. If you are 5'9" and taller,but less | | | | clients possible!10. If you said "YES" I can |
| than 6'2", then score yourself 5 additional | | | | get a required wardrobe together easily, |
| bonus points. Being short does not mean you | | | | give yourself 10 points. If you said, "hey |
| cannot model. Your | | | | I'm themodel, aren't you supposed to provide |
| | | | my clothes?", then take off 20 points. If on |
| chances to do high fashion runway are out, | | | | the other hand you said "Gosh, I don't |
| but there are thousands of modeling jobs you | | | | |
| can do even if you are under the modeling | | | | have all that stuff, but if I have to I'll |
| agency 5'9" limit! So don't sweat it if you | | | | call all my friends to see if I can borrow |
| are short.2. If you hear this often, then | | | | theirs, or if I have to I'll run tothe store |
| give yourself 10 points. If people say that, | | | | and get it!" Give yourself 10 points for |
| then you likely have a good model look!3. If | | | | going the extra mile to do whatever it takes |
| you answered "YES" then give yourself 5 | | | | to succeed! This shows a |
| points. The eyes are one of your most | | | | |
| important features and counts double in your | | | | client you are great to work with and can |
| score as a model. If your eyes are nicely | | | | boost your career.11. Keeping current with |
| almond shaped, give yourself 5 bonus | | | | the latest fashion trends is very important |
| points!4. If you answered "YES" to a | | | | in being prepared as a model. If you have |
| really nice smile, give yourself 5 points. | | | | excellentfashion sense and wear up to the |
| Do you wear braces? If you do give | | | | minute clothing styles, give yourself 5 |
| | | | points. If you give others fashion advice add |
| yourself 5 bonus points!First, you are in | | | | |
| the process of straightening your teeth. | | | | |
| Second, your braces won't be on forever. | | | | another 5 points.12. If you would travel |
| Braces aren't a problem in the modeling | | | | over 200 miles to do a modeling assignment, |
| business like it used to be. In fact it can | | | | give yourself 10 points. Modeling nearly |
| be a bit of a fashion statement depending on | | | | always |
| the client and the job.5. Believe it or not | | | | |
| your posture is a major part of your overall | | | | involves some type of travel.13. If modeling |
| look. If you don't stand or sit straight, | | | | is what you have dreamed of for more than 3 |
| you will lack | | | | years give yourself 10 points. Desire makes |
| | | | all the difference |
| potential to become a good model. If you | | | | |
| answered "YES", then score yourself 5 points. | | | | in the world.14. Give yourself 5 points if |
| If you have the ability to arch | | | | you said "YES".15. If you wear make-up |
| | | | everyday, you are very comfortable wearing |
| your back in a reverse curve, score | | | | make-up and would have no problem during a |
| yourself 5 bonus points.6. Clients love to | | | | modeling assignment. Give yourself 5 points |
| work with people who have a great | | | | if your wear make-up daily!Your score:If you |
| personality. If you are friendly, out- going | | | | scored between 125 to 155 points your chances |
| and not afraid to talk, | | | | of becoming a successful petite model are |
| | | | very high!If you scored between 100 to 124 |
| score yourself 5 points! If you are the | | | | points you need some help but could still |
| type of person who never met a stranger and | | | | make it as a model.If you scored below 100 |
| can talk to just about anyone, score | | | | points you may have some trouble becoming a |
| | | | successful model and should consider another |
| yourself 5 bonus points7. Here's a really | | | | career. |
| tough one! If you are over dress size 9/10, | | | | |