I could not think of a better reason to begin writing my blog again than outrageous bragging on behalf of my incredible child. We entered her in the Dillard's back-to-school model makeover contest in which parents sent in pictures of their child in worn out, outgrown clothing. The reward was a $250 mini-shopping spree (I say mini because it's Dillard's and their stuff is EXPENSIVE), a photo shoot for the Sunday paper, and walking the runway in a fashion show. I entered her for the free clothes, her goal was the photo shoot and fashion show.
The bottom photo was the winner. The top photo was her favorite.
After being notified that she was a winner (and several long minutes of screaming at the top of her lungs) we set up an appointment for a fitting. They allowed Malea to choose two outfits for the photo shoot and fashion show. After several hours of trying on and picking, then reconsidering and adding, she had her two outfits. We were to return the next day for the photo shoot.
When we arrived at Dillard's Malea was VERY excited. She had been practicing poses and looks for days.
Upon arrival she was ushered into the dressing room to don her first outfit and then sent to hair and make-up. Funny thing is, they decided her hair was so cute that she didn't need hair, just make-up. Now I'm not sure if that is because it really was cute or because the mane on her head is daunting, having sent hair dressers running, fearing for their lives. Combing it out takes up to 45 minutes when we haven't been religious about combing it and the amount of product required to tame it is mindblowing. So I guess we'll never know. I'll just take it as a compliment. Make-up was very light and quick.
Ahhhhh.... I didn't think she could get any more beautiful than she already was. I was wrong
One outfit change later and even more gorgeous.
Even models have their moments.I will attempt to post the video from the fashion show scheduled for tomorrow, something I have yet to figure out how to do.
I have kept Malea from modeling, despite the constant urging from family, friends, and complete strangers because I wanted her to know that the inside is far more important than the outside. I hope that there has been enough of a foundation laid that she can be both- pretty inside and out. I figured that the call from the Gifted and Talented Program last week telling me how smart she was was an indication that she wasn't all beauty, but a bunch of brains as well.
