Events Post : LIST ROMA & Luisa Spagnoli

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Last Wednesday in Pjazza Tigne, amidst the unfortunate cold weather, good food and flowing wine, two lovely shops - LIST ROMA and Luisa Spagnoli, showcased their new collections - modeled by Supernova models.

LIST ROMA's collection this season is IMO one of their best ever, it's really versatile, there are a lot of bright colours and as much as I hate to use the word, some pieces are super trendy. I wore a lovely dress from the collection that night - ootd to follow. 

The outfit below is one of my absolute faves.

The collection is geared towards multiple age groups, not teenagers, but I can see both 21-year-olds as well as 50/ 60-year-olds finding something they love in the store. Check out the slideshow below - as you can see there's quite a variety of styles.

Luisa Spagnoli also had some very interesting pieces, with a mix of both casual and more formal, elegant looks. As a target audience, the collection is geared towards a slightly older age in my opinion, perhaps over 35/40-year-olds, although then again it depends on the figure and personal taste. 

Check out the slideshow below - loving the pink

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Malta Fashion Week : Ferragiu & Nilara : 2015

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Tonight's show was quite a lovely one, the location was great and the setup was very visually appealing. The show showcased two designers with very different styles. Both designers however have great workmanship and high quality tailoring in common. It was a pleasure to watch both of them tonight.


All Photos by KURT PARIS

Juliana Scerri Ferrante describes Ferragiu's second collection as evoking the Renaissance time period and that sense of artistic extravagance is quite obviously present within her patterns and designs. I'm not really going to delve into reviewing her work as I work too closely with Juliana (the designer of Ferragiu) in various fashion matters for it not to sound biased but I will just say that I loved the beautiful silk patterns and flowing pieces. Here are my favourite picks.

This was my absolute favourite - I want to throw the model out and crawl into that photo myself in her place. I really like the combination fo the different fabrics and colours.

Next up was Nilaya and I give Nilay Topai Camilleri a big thumbs up, I feel she really stepped up to the plate and designed an excellent collection. There was good music, an interesting theme - 'Paint It Black' and a continuing story line and colour concept that flowed from one piece to the other. Not all the pieces are wearable, some are a little too dramatic to be worn off the catwalk but there are quite a few dresses that I would quite love to wear to some fabulous party. 

One thing that struck me about this collection is how it celebrated the female form, albeit some of the pieces require a perfect female form but they drape the body in such a way that enhances and flatters existing curves. There's some lovely intricate detailing on many of the pieces and I especially enjoyes seeing how the gorgeous lace fabrics were worked within the pieces.

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Malta Fashion Week 2015 - What's On & What To Wear

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So it's that time of year again - when Malta devotes an entire week to celebrating and showcasing local fashion and some international fashion too. For those who don't really understand what Malta Fashion Week is, you can read this post I wrote a few weeks ago that elaborates a bit more on the whole affair. Then hop on back here to learn about the calender of events for 2015 and if you're a woman - what to wear to said events.

CALENDAR

If you're somehow connected to the event then it kicks off with a private launch party on the 8th May. This usually involves a bit too much celebration and somewhat of a hangover the next day.

9th May Day 1

The official open-to-the-public event kicks off the next day with two events. At Pjazza San Gorg in Valletta, a stunning open-air photography exhibition will be officially opened, exhibiting some stunning works by both local and international photographers.

Across the sea, in the evening at 20:00 at Pjazza Tigne a fashion show promoting the stores of The Point will take place 

What To Wear

- This show will be presenting many different high street brands with highly different collections so I think this will be a fun one to have a bit of 'fashion fun' and experiment a little.

10th May Day 2

On Day 2 it's all happening at MCC,  at 17:00 prospective brides and wedding aficionados are in for a treat as CF7, Farage, Bridal Creations' and Ivory & Co are all going to be dressing the fashion week models in one beautiful gown after another. This is a good opportunity for any bride-to-be to see a huge variety of different styles of gowns in one place. If you ae a bride-to-be try and get a feel for which style you think you might like to wear and what would suit you. It's also Mother's day so this might be a nice one to bring mummy along as a guest.

Later on, in the evening, one of my favourites of the lot - it's the New Designers Show - time to see what Malta's emerging, new talent has to offer.

What To Wear

This is rather a long day and my guess is a lot of you will be coming straight from Sunday lunch sooo I suggest something loose and comfy to hide any food babies. 

• I hate wearing white to weddings but this ain't a wedding so this white skater dress from ASOS would look perfectly pretty and it's only 26 euros plus all White is one of the major, major trends this Spring/Summer. 
• If white doesn't tickle your fancy Yellow is another mega-hot colour trend and this top with it's lovely gold collar is really, really pretty - wear with white / black trousers or even a midi skirt and something interesting on your feet.
• Another option is this lovely dress from LULU Boutique in Malta

11th May Day 3 

And on Day 3 it's a double bill at Ordanance Street by Ferragiu and Nilara. Ferragiu is a young brand that is offering high end, exclusive designs using luxury fabrics, her last collection was very interesting so ddefinitelyone to watch out for. Nilara is presently mainly known as a very popular shop in Malta selling mainly attire for evening parties / weddings, for this event a big heads up - she is launching her couture line at Fashion Week, I was lucky enough to see some preliminary sketches and they look fabulous. 

What To Wear

The mood and vibe of this event is likely to be a bit more formal, so I suggest something a bit smart, perhaps a smart jumpsuit and blazer or a dress and blazer, and I also suggest adding a very nice bag

• I love this blazer from FENDI, it's not cheap but something like this will last forever. 
• Much more affordable and still lovely is this black blazer from House of Fraser

12th May Day 4

And on Day 4 it's two shows once again. At the Malta Society of Arts Nadege Renee Cassar will present her high end, innovative jewelry designs. Right after, at the Malta Chamber of Commerce, it's a triple bill by Maltese designer Marco Parascandalo, Julia Boikova and Indian designer Sai Suman. Marco already has quite a following in Malta and a little birdie told me he's heading in a slightly different direction this time round sooooo I'm definitely curious. 

What To Wear

With a varied and interesting mix of designers, this one is a bit harder to get a feel on what the vibe will be like but my guess is that for this one it's time to pull out something a bit interesting and different - let's have some fashion. 

• This culottes jumpsuit is a great little piece and you can easily add a hat or a fur stole to give it a bit more edge. 
• These patched jeans from All Saints are also great.
• On the high-end side this leather jacket has stole and twisted my heart into little bits

13th May Day 5

Caroline Hili is up next at the Barakka Lift, Lascaris Wharf. Her collection last year was a very big hit so expectations are high for this one.

What To Wear

For some reason I'm finding this a bit difficult to decide, a lot of the guests will be dressed smartly but Caroline loves innovation. I'd say go for something that embraces femininity and expresses your individuality. 

• I love, love, love this dress from All Saints. 
• I'm also in love with these ultra-stylish trousers.

14th May Day 6

The highly imaginative Ritienne Zammit is showcasing at the stunning Grandmaster's Palace followed by a private event organised by luxury multi-brand store Sarto at an undisclosed location. 

What To Wear

This one depends on whether you're attending both shows or not. For Ritienne's show something eclectic and interesting would be perfectly suited but the Sarto events calls for something a bit luxurious, slightly more formal.

• It's a classical piece but I find this monochrome shift dress really, really interesting and it's just 12 gbp
• If you can afford it, this jumpsuit will make you feel like a million dollars

15th May Day 7

And on the last day of fashion week we play host to a select group of International Designers and there are designers flying in from London, Paris, Serbia, New York and Nigeria - bound to be a highly versatile and interesting show.

What To Wear

Again this has a very varied lineup but traditionally the crowd for this event tends to be quite smarty dressed so I'd say leave the jeans at home for this one. 

• If you're in the mood for something pretty I really like this dress from ASOS but hurry, some sizes are already sold out. 
• If you're in the mood for trousers these palazzo pants from River Island Malta are fabulasticcccccccc.

Right after fashion week on Saturday 16th the Malta Fashion Awards happens - all the designers from the week just passed present a small subset of their collections along with hair shows and of course award presentations.

HOW TO GET TICKETS?

Now for the important bit: 

• Tickets for the fashion week events are free but highly limited so get booking from here for any of the ones that tickles your fancy. 
• Tickets for the awards aren't free but there is currently an early bird offer and get this from right here.

That's it folks - if you're heading to any of the events give me a holler - let's grab a drink and take a selfie

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Spotlight on CIVIDINI at Milan Fashion Week

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Miriam and Piero Cividini are partners in business and life. Their fashion design combines  their personalities and clever ideas with a clever mix of handcraft and modern technology. The original small collection of knitwear cashmere has grown significantly over the years and this year their show was one of the most attended at Milan Fashion Week. 

The collection presented is quite a timeless one with a very interesting colour palette. Shades of browns and beiges mixed in with blacks and greys and purples and plums made for very interesting visual interest. Key materials found within the collection are leather, fur, cashmere (of course!) and wool. I also loved the interesting layering styling ideas presented and the hairstyles that really complemented the look. 

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London Fashion Week : Marko Mitanovski

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It's not every day you attend a fashion show where the models are painted head-to-toe in black paint and dressed in latex and leather designs, some of them resembling architectural sculptures. Marko Mitanovski is a London-based Serbian designer , who, over the last few years, has been gaining quite a fair bit of fame. He has a passion for the colour black, he describes it as being his favourite colour. His designs are favoured by Lady Ga Ga which should come as no surprise given their innovative nature. 

London Fashion Week, in general, is renowned for crazy and original designs but this was probably one of the more memorable and innovative ones I attended.

 And for the finale - we've got a bit of white contrast ...

All Photos by Kurt Paris

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A Day at London Fashion Week

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This past week, everyone I've met in Malta has asked me 'What Was Fashion Week Like?' Not 'What did you see?' or 'Which designer did you like most?' but 'What is it like?'. It's not really a question you can just answer on the spot. it requires a bit of thought and it's difficult to explain so I thought, the best way to answer this is to give you a breakdown of a day at London Fashion Week. I'm breaking down the very first day- the longest one of the lot.

As most of you know I went there with the hubby who is a fashion photographer so there's two of us to talk about :p

Early Morning

 ***On other days there'd be extra time needed to also write a blog post or two.

• 6:00 a.m Alarm Clock Rings - Jump out of bed but to be fair I was already awake, too excited to sleep.
• 6:10 a.m. Right, shower, couple of chocs for a sugar rush, hit the hubby a few times so he wakes up and lets get started. 
• 6:30 a.m Time to sort out invites - check dates of physical ones, check e-invites, check emails and see if there any I missed.
• 7:00 a.m Outfit Planning Time - check list to see what was planned for today (Yes I pre-planned them), damn it those Kenzo trousers are a bit tight shouldn't have eaten chocs. Wonder if it'll be too warm in the tent, maybe I should forgo the Proskins base layer...have my new coat anyway, that should be warm enough..hmmmm Nero Giardini boots or Tosca Blu..- Tosca Blu it is.
• 7.15 a.m Makeup Time - lets go for something a bit natural, my face is still recovering from an unfortunate episode of 'Caroline left a deep cleansing mask on for too long'.
• 8:30 a.m Hair Time - Toni&Guy blowdry got a bit ruined in the rain but thank god I remembered to pack my LABELM straighteners....now just to find another plug in this hotel room.
• 8:00 a.m All dressed and handbag packed with everything I need - time to sort out transport options using CityMapper
• 8:15 a.m Breakfast Time
• 8: 30 am. Leave Hotel - bleh it's way colder than I thought.
• 9:00 ARRIVE AT SOMERSET HOUSE

Morning

• 9:15 Picked up mine and hubby's accreditation passes and checked out press room - it's got pink this time and lots of sweets - yippee. Right, first show J. JS Lee starts at 9.30, better start queuing.
• 9.30 Hmm still queuing, guess it's running late ..it's cold...ooh those girl's shoes are amazing..should take a snap.. but that would require removing gloves ..and it's cold.
• 9.40 Still waiting, still cold
• 9.45 Ok they're letting us in - wohoooo
• 9:50 Show starts - love the structured tailoring, beautiful fabrics
• 10:00 Great, next show is at 12.00 ..might write a post in the meantime
• 10:15 Press Room, transferring photos
• 11.00 Post Up - read J. JS Lee review here, let's check out some street style
• 11:20 Let's find hubby - time to get to Fashion scout for Jamie Wei Huang and his Nymphomania Show
• 11:45 In queue ...still really cold..please let us wait inside..please ? Oooh check out that coat..love London, oh and that hat...too fun!
• 12:00 Yey we can go in..walk through the long fashion scout corridors..get to hall..right, time to find my seat..great second row..great view and Kurt is taking photos.
• 12:20 Show starts ..oh wow ..these are brilliant..I HAVE to own that hide bag...perfect. Photo on Instagram..no internet connection..weird..restart phone..
• 12:40 Right, Bora Aksu next at 13:30 - back to Somerset House. Photos of prev show on EVERYTHING.  

J JS LEE / JAMIE WEI HUANG (RIGHT  PHOTO BY KURT PARIS)

Afternoon

• 13:00 No need to queue for at least another half hour , this is a standing ticket so makes no difference when I get in. I know - let's make an appointment for makeup and eat some sweets, I'm a bit hungry.
• 13:25 Queuing for Bora Aksu..should check emailS ..and post some photos.
• 13:45 Show is starting...oh the prettiness..love this designer - Twitter time - read Bora Aksu review here
• 14:00 Find Kurt, we need to run to Manuel Facchini,  reporting for #OMY Magazine, GPS says only 15 mins away if we don't get lost
• 14:30 Arrived, okkk maybe we got a bit lost and shoes are hurting now..and yes I'm cold. Yey they've got food and alcohol ..happy bunny..oh I love these clothes.. those voluminous dresses and this grey and monochrome palette ..brilliant. Post photo on Instagram - bleh mobile running out of battery.
• 15:15 Ok time to run back to Fashion Scout to go backstage with Toni & Guy for James Kelly Merit Award.
• 15.30 Love the way they work backstage, so efficient, so organised ..everything is orderly....ok need to charge battery and check email and tweet & instagram pictures. 
• 15:40 Email from Burberry - WHAT??? Arghh.. where's Kurt /...I'm going to Burberry- crap - erm what am I going to wear ??
• 16:00 James Kelly Show

BORA AKSU / MANUEL FACCHINI / JAMES KELLY BACKSTAGE - PHOTOS BY KURT PARIS

• 16:15 RUNNN to Somerset House - Jean Pierre Braganza.., no Kurt, need to take photos, need a good place.
• 16:50 This is reallyyy late and have Paul Costelloe at 17:00, at least it's close.
• 17:00 Right run
• 17:05 Inside ..quarrel with PR seems like they've over booked and given my seat away.
• 17:10 Agree to stand near photographers.
• 17.30 This is running late as well and I have another show at 18:00.
• 17:50 Right, time to runn again..but hmm where do I go..switch on GPS..battery suffering
• 17:55 Ok confused, compass not working..wait those ppl have tickets in their hand..let's follow them.
• 18:10 Why do I bother hurrying ? Queue outside. Not fair this is tooooo cold. I'm sad now but VIN+OMI are one of my faves..can't miss this
• 18:20 Wow this club is amazing - Drury Club - great - have a place front row
• 18:35 ..Ok VIN+OMI was spectacular...hmm this goody bag is heavy..late for GYUNEL now....must run again...
• 18:50... Lost
• 19:00 ..Arrived and no queue..in search of warmth.
• 19:30 That was a lovely show, another goody bag..definitely heavy now.. ME Hotel next for after party and PPQ show.....battery and power bank almost dead...need to msg Kurt...ooh there's popcorn in my goody bag.
• 19:45 At Me Hotel ..time to beg receptionist to charge phone.

JEAN PIERRE BRAGANZA / PAUL COSTELLOE / VIN +OMI / GYUNERL

Evening

• 20: 00 Ada Zanditon Couture After Party before next show..still no sign of Kurt..I spot food on that tray.
• 20:30  Nice party..love the jewellery..let's instagram a pic...ahh here's Kurt.
• 20:50  PPQ show ..the amount of people here is insane
• 21 :30 Didn't get to see that much in this last show, too many people...ok PPQ afterparty at one of my favourite London clubs - Mason House...
• 21:35 Step Outside..it's insanely cold ..I refuse to walk ...taxi time
• 21:45 Get in club...pizza ? wohoo PIZZA HUT sponsored party +cocktails..definitely my kind of party
• 22:15 Starting to crash..both me and Kurt need to transfer photos and I need to write...time to say bye.
• 22: 35 Arrive at Hotel...my poor, poor feet..eye Kurt's Panama Jacks and seemingly not tired feet jealously..maybe I should have brought mine.
• 23:00 Time to work and plan for tomorrow and eat some chocolate.
• 01:30 Bedtime - set alarm for 5:45 a.m - 4 hrs 15 mins sleep ..ah well it's fashion week.. who needs sleep?

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Milan Fashion Week : Francesco Scognamilio

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This is my first trip to Milan Fashion Week, arriving straight from London fashion week on an early morning flight after 5 days of very little sleep, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Milan Fashion Week is different to London Fashion Week - there's no doubt about that. In London there's a sense of childish fun, from the way the people dress, to the attitude of the staff at Somerset House, there's a lot of happiness that fashion week is here and everyone is determined to make the most of it. Here the attitude is much more grim, much more business minded much more focused. Unlike London the average person interested in fashion does not participate, to be here you must be a buyer or press.

With that in mind, there is an overwhelming amount of things to discover, shows/presentations, this fashion week is packed so good time management is essential. Back to the matter at hand and on the first day I attended a really beautiful show Francesco Scognamiglio - I know I use the word beautiful too often but this really is the best way to describe this show & collection. The place (Palazzo Reale) is magnificent, models that walk like fairies and clothes that make you want to undress the models and crawl into them in their place. 

My favourite pieces are the lilac, long silk dresses with leather three-dimensional roses embellished and layered on top. The feeling of this collection is purely feminine, very sleek and elegant - they evoke a passionate sentiment.

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London Fashion Week : Jasper Conran

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At Jasper Conran yesterday - the winter colours- dark navy, plum, ginger and vibrant shades of green  are both simultaneously rich and muted. The designer cites as inspiration 19th century prints from the designer Kunisada.

The collection is tailored but the actual pieces have are relaxed, loos fit - the vibe is wearable, comfortable fashion. The cashmere dresses are in my opinion the standout pieces within this collection, the patterned fabric adds an exciting twist but it's the lovely fabric that really stole my heart. There were also some exciting hats on show that added a bit of an edge to the styling.

A very wearable, luxurious collection.

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London Fashion Week : Designer J. JS LEE

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So I'm in London, a rather cold and wet London but at least right now I'm sitting in a warm press room typing away this post. Started the day by getting registered and watching the first scheduled show I received an invite to - J. JS. Lee - a very talented woman. 

A lot of woman will find something to love in this A/W collection, which for the first time includes British heritage fabric brand 'Hainsworth' - it's elegant with masculine undertones - lots of oversized coats and knits that cocoon the body in wonderfull textures. There were also some sharply tailored, chic blazers and A-line dress with a 60's nod.

I particularly loved the fur pieces, maybe because I'm such a fur fan and this particular piece is pink ! But also, a lot of brands, shosp and designers use faux fur but not all of them manage to make it look this stylish and well-fitting.

 Great start to the day !!!

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Interview : Sarah Zerafa - Venere

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Sarah Zerafa is a girl who has always intrigued me - she's very sweet, has a great sense of style which she loves to mix up and change around and takes really great pictures. Whilst she may not have the height generally sought after for modelling, there's something about her that grabs your attention, simply put, her photos catch your eye. When she auditioned for Venere and got accepted I was very pleased and I have been following her success with a lot of interest.

With this in mind I've decided that she should be the second of the Venere girls you'all should meet - so ladies and gents I give you Sarah Zerafa.

Describe your CHARACTER in 5 words

Outgoing, fun, caring, kind hearted and friendly.

Describe your STYLE in 5 words

My style various from day to day. I always wake up wanting to dress in a particular style, but my style in 5 words would be: vintage, chic, classic, and mum-90’s-wardrobe.

How did you get into modelling?

The interest began when I was still a 10 year old, always eager to watch ‘America’s Next Top Model’s latest episode. I also remember wearing my mum’s high heels, running around the house, pretending I’m taking part in a famous fashion show. Then, at around 13 years of age I shot my first commercial and bill board and that gave my career a head start. - I later modeled for some local adverts and photographers started taking more notice of me on Facebook. Some time later, I took part in an international commercial, was part of Fashion Week 2014 and the biggest achievement of all… became a Venere girl!!

What makes you angry?

When my internet connection isn't strong enough to Skype with my boyfriend who lives in Slovakia :)

What do you hate most about modelling and what do you like most?

"What I hate most is: waking up with a big zit in the middle of my forehead on the day of an important photo shoot" 

I hate waking up with a fever and having to wear a summer dress in the middle of December. Last but not least, having to pose in a pair of shoes that are 3 sizes too small and somehow still make them look good!

What I love most in modeling is being able to wear all types of different clothing including the latest fashion trends and high end pieces which I only dream of buying. I also love having my makeup done by professional makeup artists and different hair styles for every look.

FAVOURITE venere shoot?



Photo : Clint Scerri Harkins

This is my favorite Venere photo because although it wasn't an easy photo shoot, I feel that I still managed to produce a good result.

LEAST favourite venere shoot?

Photo : Steven Muliett

This is my least favorite photo - I wasn't that comfortable at the location we where in and I found it very difficult to pose on a motorbike.

What's your biggest fashion sin?

"My biggest fashion sin has to be wearing the transparent bra straps with a strapless top - come on, every one can see they are still there!!"

What do you eat for breakfast?

I am not a big breakfast fan! I usually prefer to sleep an extra 30 minutes and have a big brunch later on in the day

Any future modelling plans?

After Venere, I already have a couple of photo shoots booked and hopefully I will be involved in some more commercials.



You can also read Michela Mallia's Interview here

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Interview : Michela Mallia - Venere

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Photo by Kurt Paris

In a new interview series, we will be meeting the Venere girls to get to know them a bit better.

First up is Michela Mallia. I first met Michela (nurse by day, model by night) when she participated in the Toni and Guy Malta "Be The Look" Competition for which I was the stylist. I was immediately taken with her androgynous style, her bubbly personality and her confidence. I loved the result of that shoot. Michela progressed with her venture into modelling and now I've had the opportunity to work with her again for the lifestyle local program Venere.

Here is Michela, in her own words

HOW DID YOU GET INTO MODELLING?

I was sitting in a makeup artist's chair for a one on one learning session in 2012, when she suggested that I submit a photo to Toni and Guy Malta "Be The Look" Competition. Considering that I know the brand well, I never thought that I would be chosen to compete, but I was shortlisted and eventually chosen as the female model for January. 

Photo by Kurt Paris for Toni&Guy

I was also chosen to compete in Miss World Malta - I placed sixth with my hooded yellow lace Tarik Ediz dress - my own choice. Although it was a fantastic experience, I met and made friends with some amazing young women and gained a lot of recognition, I realised that my niche is high fashion, both in front of the camera and on the runway. This is the reason I applied to Venere; to gain experience and learn from the best people within the local fashion industry. 

DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY IN 5 WORDS 

Kind, caring, bubbly, funny, short tempered. 

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE IN 5 WORDS 

Black, androgynous, chic, fashion-forward, mine.

WHAT MAKES YOU ANGRY? 

I hate it when people are not honest with others, choosing to use trust to stab people in the back and get ahead. I am completely against bullying, especially racism. These strong feelings started because I was bullied as a child, and have gotten worse since I started working full time at the ITU and have cared for patients of all forms and colours. Finally, what I think makes me the most angry is child neglect and abuse - children are a gift from God, and it breaks my heart to see kids suffering because they have incapable guardians for whichever reason it may be. 

WHAT DO YOU HATE MOST ABOUT MODELLING AND WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST? Modelling is a form of self expression that if done correctly - especially in conjunction with fashion, can be translated into art. It is the most freeing experience to be able to pose in front of a camera and produce a phenomenal shot while wearing a huge wig covering half of your face. Apart from that, its fun to be made up from head to toe once in a while. However, it is difficult to be treated differently because of your professional portfolio, and 

"....you must prepare yourself mentally for the pornographic innuendos due to more revealing photos or outfits on the runway - no matter how tasteful they may be." 

You have to learn to trust only the right people because of this consequence. Unfortunately, wanting to look your best can sometimes be taken too far. It is saddening to see so many models that have made themselves ill in an effort to look thin like their colleagues. 

FAVOURITE VENERE PHOTO

Photo by Tonio Lomardi

This is my favourite photo because it's a completely different concept. The makeup was totally different to what I am used to having on my face and the wig made posing difficult as half my face was covered but I managed to produce what I think is a phenomenal photo; I can proudly call it mine. In my opinion, the emotion in my face when compared to the mask is really striking. I really wish it could have fared better in the actual Facebook competition.

LEAST FAVOURITE VENERE PHOTO

Photo by Keith Darmanin

This photo is my least favourite because it was my first shoot, and it was nerve wracking to pose in Bizazza Street full of people. Although the child that was paired with me was not cooperating, I think that I could have done a better job.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FASHION SIN? 

You can say that my younger adolescent days were my fashion sin decade. I was a tomboy and I used to wear the most unflattering items for my figure. 

"Nowadays, I feel comfortable wearing most of the things that I choose to wear........."

My fashion sin would probably be going overdressed to an event.

WHAT DO YOU EAT FOR BREAKFAST? 

Usually I have oatmeal with protein, or else a fruit smoothie chock full of protein, or else protein pancakes. Quite boring actually.

DO YOU HAVE ANY FUTURE MODELLING PLANS?

I would like to be recognised as a reliable, professional fashion model, and I would like to work with a number of prominent brands in future, namely Charles and Ron, Creative Factory Seven and Ritienne Zammit, both in front of the camera and on the runway. I'm hoping that the Venere team will help me learn more about modelling and the industry to be worth of such opportunities. Eventually I would love to work abroad. I know how difficult it is to break into the industry, but a girl can definitely dream!

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