NEW FACE OF THE MONTH - Aly Henry

Ph: Hilary Brubaker

Name: Aly Henry

Age: 15

Height: 5'9"

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Brown

Birthsign: Gemini

Hometown: Walnut Creek, California

What is your hometown like?: Walnut Creek is like straight out of a movie, we have the best downtown and such nice people.

What do people not know about you?: Most people don’t know I talk in my sleep. Sometimes you can understand me, but most of it is gibberish.

What's your favorite TV show?: Dance moms, I watch that show religiously!

If we borrowed your iPod, what music would we find?:  Lorde and Bastille.

Favorite school subject?:  I've always loved writing, so definitely English.

Describe your style:  Cute and girly, but I like to add some edgy pieces every once and a while.

What are your beauty tips?:  I like to use a lemon and sugar scrub to brighten my skin. When it comes to makeup, I'm a huge believer in less is more. All you need is concealer, lip gloss, and a little highlighter.

What are your guilty pleasures?: Coffee ice cream and sleeping in on weekends

Which celebrity past or present would you like to meet?: Tyra Banks

Five of your favorite things:  Traveling, cheerleading, acting, Starbucks and my kitty

How did you get into modeling?:  I was supposed to get my wisdom teeth out, but my appointment was canceled so that Tuesday my mom and I walked into a Stars open call.


What has been your favorite modeling experience so far?:  I’ve enjoyed all of my experiences, but my favorite was working with NYC photographer- Oli McAvoy

Ph: Oli McAvoy

How do your friends and family respond to your modeling?: My family is so supportive of me, I'm so lucky to have parents who are willing to drop anything to get me where I need to be. My friends playfully tease me sometimes, especially my cheer team.



What would you be doing if you were not modeling?: Competitive cheerleading

Where would you like to travel and why?: I would love to go back to Europe. My family and I went to France, Spain and Italy.  The food is amazing and I enjoy experiencing new cultures.


Ph: Hilary Brubaker

Favorite Designer?: Michael Kors

At this moment you are obsessed with:

I'm completely obsessed with Instagram! I’ll pick up my phone to check it real quick and end up on it for hours. It's my go-to place for procrastinating on math homework
.

Bonus Pop Quiz

Sweet or Savory? Savory

Twilight or Divergent? Hunger Games - duh
!
Skateboarding or Draw a picture? I'm an artist at heart, have to draw a picture

Bathing Suit or Bikini? Bikini

Pop or Hip Hop? Pop

Balenciaga or Valentino? Valentino

portfolio

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NEW FACE OF THE MONTH - Carly Rick

Ph: Lionel Reyes

Name: Carly Rick

Age: 16

Height: 5'10"

Hair Color: Light brown

Eye Color: Green

Birthsign: Pisces

Place of origin: Auburn, Ca.

What's the best thing about your hometown?:

Auburn has some amazing hiking trails in the canyon.

What do most people not know about you?: I play the saxophone, and I'm in the band at my high school.

What's your favorite TV show or movie?: Pretty Little Liars

If we borrowed your Ipod, what music would we find?: Lorde and some classical music, like Tchaikovsky's ballets

Describe your style: I dress preppy but casual - I love fashion inspired by ballet.

What beauty tips do you swear by?: I put castor oil on my eyebrows and eyelashes every night to make them thicker. I also drink a cup of water with one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in the morning to brighten my skin.

What are your guilty pleasures?: Watching YouTube videos late at night, and eating Trader Joe's Cookie Butter!

Which celebrity (past or present) would you like to meet?: Emma Watson or Alexa Chung

Ph: Lionel Reyes

List five of your favorite things: Pointe shoes, my kitty, playing music, traveling, and spending time outdoors.

What made you become a model?: I love visual and performing arts, I feel like modeling is an extension of those passions. I also love meeting new, creative people. 

How did you get into modeling?: My sister is a model, and she's had many great opportunities from modeling. She told me about the open call in Roseville that I went to.

What has been your favorite modeling experience so far?: So far I've loved every modeling opportunity. I especially enjoyed 
my most recent 90's grunge photo shoot; I looked like Topanga from Boy Meets World.

How do your friends and family respond to your modeling?: My family is very supportive of both my sister and me. However, I still haven't found a way to tell my friends that I've started modeling.


What would you be doing if you were not modeling?: I would probably be dancing more. Although, I already manage to pursue modeling while continuing my hobbies.

Where would you like to travel to, and why?: I'd love to visit London, Paris, or New York. They are lively fashion capitals, and seem like beautiful cities.

Ph: Amber Jones Ritchie

Favorite designer: Valentino

At this moment, you are obsessed with:

My new Fitbit!

BONUS POP QUIZ!

Sweet or Savory? Sweet

Twilight or Divergent? Divergent

Bake something or Draw a picture? 

Bake something.

Bathing Suit or Bikini? Bathing suit.

Beyonce or Rihanna? Beyonce

Chanel or Alexander McQueen? Chanel

portfolio

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NEW FACE OF THE MONTH - Lauren S.

Photo: Amber Jones Ritchie

Name: Lauren S.

Age: 17

Height: 5'11"

Hair Color: Blonde

Eye Color: Blue

Birthsign: Aquarius

Where are you from and what is it like?: Walnut Creek, California. It has a small, hometown feel with lots of great shopping and delicious restaurants.

What do most people not know about you?: I have been a volleyball player for 7 years. One of my greatest accomplishments was when I made the USA Girls High Performance Team.

Describe your style: My style is sporty casual - with cute jeans and fun tops.

List five of your favorite things: My friends, baking, new technology, foreign languages, and modeling!

Courtesy of Lauren S.

 How did you get into modeling?: I finally found the confidence to email my photo to Stars, and the next day Kristen contacted me!Yay!

What made you become a model?: It had always been something I was really interested in, but didn't quite know how to approach it.


What would you be doing if you were not modeling?: Playing volleyball!

What's your favorite TV show or movie?: My favorite TV show is "The Vampire Diaries",  and I love the movie "Bridesmaids".

If we borrowed your Ipod, what music would we find?: Everything! From Country to Hip-Hop.   

  

Where would like to travel to, and why?: Growing up, I've had this passion for European culture, but I have never had the experience of traveling to Europe. That is one thing I would love to do!

Photographed by Aeschleah Demartino for MiraMira

Favorite designer: It's hard to choose because there are so many that I like! Ralph Lauren and Versace are just two of many.

Which celebrity (past or present) would you like to meet?: Ian Somerhalder, because he is easy on the eyes!

At this moment, you are obsessed with: Fashion reality shows.

BONUS POP QUIZ!
Sweet or Savory? Sweet
Horror or Chick Flick? Chick Flick... love “50 First Dates”  
Read a novel or Draw a picture? Read a novel.
Bathing Suit or Bikini? Bikini
Cara Delevingne or Karlie Kloss? Oooh, hard question...I think they are both great!!
Cool Rocker or Bubble Gum Girlie? Cool Rocker


portfolio
www.starsmodels.com

NEW FACE OF THE MONTH - NATALIE

Name: Natalie S.

Age: 16

Height: 5'9"

Hair Color: Blonde

Eye Color: Brown

Birthsign: Aquarius

Place of origin: San Francisco, Ca.

What is the best thing about your hometown?: Everything is close by, within walking distance.

What do people not know about you?: Although I am an A student, I am Dyslexic, so I have to study for a long time and develop habits to re-learn the things taught in class.

What's your favorite TV show or movie?: My absolute favorite TV shows are "Grey's Anatomy" and "Vampire Diaries".

If we borrowed your iPod, what music would we find?: You would find music from Rock, to Rap, to Gospel, and everything in between. 

How were you discovered?: I was at a mall with two of my friends when a women approached me and said her name was Kristen, from Stars Model Management. I instantly freaked out. She gave me her card, we set up a meeting, and everything took off from there!

What to know more about Natalie? Check out this great video!

How do your friends and family respond to your modeling?: They fully support my modeling.

What has been your favorite modeling experience so far? It would have to be the shoot I did for The Academy of Art, because everyone had such fresh, young energy and excitement about the project

Describe your style: When I’m at school or hanging out at home I always dress comfortably, but when I go out with friends I like to wear my Combat boots, shorts, and a cute top.

What beauty tips do you swear by?: Drink a lot of water to keep your face fresh, and body healthy.

What are your guilty pleasures?: I love to eat frosting!

Where would like to travel to and why?: EVERYWHERE!! I want to travel the world. 

At this moment, you are obsessed with: Tumblr !

BONUS POP QUIZ!

Sweet or Savory? Sweet!

Horror or Chick Flick? Horror then chick flick to distract you from the killer in the closet.

Read a novel or Draw a picture? Draw a picture.

Bathing Suit or Bikini? Bikini

Cara Delevingne or Karlie Kloss? Cara Delevingne!!!!!!!

portfolio

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NEW FACE OF THE MONTH - ANNA V.

Name: Anna V.

Age: 16

Height: 5'11"

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Blue

Birthsign: Aquarius

Place of origin: Danville, Ca.

What is your hometown like?: Even though Danville is pretty big, it still has a small town feel. It also has lots of great running and hiking trails.

What do people not know about you?: When I was 5, I was in a skiing accident. I broke my femur and I was in a body cast for 6 weeks!

List five of your favorite things: Running, traveling, smoothies, scary movies and my sisters!

What's your favorite TV show or movie?: My all time favorite TV show is "Pretty Little Liars", and I love the movie "Pitch Perfect".

What made you become a model?: I used to be obsessed with the TV show "Americas Next Top Model", and modeling has always been something that I have been interested in. I finally worked up the confidence to go to an open call. I was lucky enough to get signed with Stars!

Check out Anna's interview along with a sneak peek at her modeling career so far ...

What has been your favorite modeling experience so far? I loved walking the runway for Zac Posen! I have always loved his designs, and it was really exciting to meet him!

What would you be doing if you were not modeling?: I'd probably be doing what I do anyways, which is running track and cross country at my school, and trying to keep my grades up to get into a good college!

Describe your style: My style is always changing, but it's usually girly and laid back.

What beauty tips do you swear by?: Eating healthy and exercising.

What are your guilty pleasures?: I love bad reality TV shows!

Where would like to travel to and why?: I would love to go somewhere really tropical like Fiji or Tahiti, because I love the beach!

Which celebrity (past or present) would you like to meet?: Jennifer Lawrence. She seems like such a genuine and funny person.

At this moment, you are obsessed with: Cooking and baking. I love trying out new recipes!

Anna with Zac Posen

portfolio

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NEW FACE OF THE MONTH - ALYSSA MOORE

Name: Alyssa Moore 

Photo: Taylor Pham

Age: 23

Height: 5'11"

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Hazel

Birthsign: Cancer

Place of origin: San Fernando Valley, Ca.

What do people not know about you?: I play 
the Didgeridoo, and some people may not know 
that I have a twin sister!

What's your favorite TV show or movie?: 
My favorite TV show is "My So-Called Life" - super 90s! My favorite movie is "An Education"

What music are you listening to?: Punk music - The Younger Lovers.

What made you become a model?: I have a lot of photographer friends that would tell me to model. I also did ballet, and I'm an art student, so modeling is a good fit for me. I enjoy the whole process of  what goes into a photo shoot or fashion show.

Why did you decide to start modeling now, after college?: My BA in Graphic Design gave me  an understanding of how fashion magazines, as well as garment designs, aesthetically function. I also gained a valuable perspective on the art of fashion, and a great interest in the industry. I wanted to explore and be a part of  it!!

Describe your style: Classic chic to punk rock! It depends on what my mood is that day - I could step out dressed as either Audrey Hepburn or Patti Smith.

Photo: Taylor Pham

What beauty tips do you swear by?: Keeping it simple! I don't wear much make up, and some days, none at all. It allows the skin to breathe. Confidence and personality also has a lot to do with enhancing beauty.

What are your guilty pleasures?: I still collect Pokémon cards!

Which celebrity (past or present) would you like to meet?: 

Jim Morrison

At this moment, you are obsessed with: The color Burgundy, everything Burgundy!

portfolio

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NEW FACE OF THE MONTH - KATIE SCHMID

Name: Katie Schmid

Age: 16

Height: 5'8"

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Blue

Birthsign: Libra

Where are you from and what is it like?: Castro Valley, California. It's a small community and very safe, and there's a lot
of fun stuff to do!

What's your favorite TV show or movie?: Modern Family

What music are you listening to?: Maroon 5

List five of your favorite things: Competitive cheerleading, reading, sushi, and my two cats ( Ty and Rosie!)

Photo: Nick Aitken

How did you get into modeling?: I sent photos to local agencies. Stars contacted me immediately...it was fate!

What has been your favorite modeling experience so far? The Nick Aitken photoshoot. I was working with Alwyn, a fellow Stars model. We were wearing wigs and standing on precarious rocks


What would you be doing if you were not modeling?: Working at the nursing home in my town or doing more sports.

Where would like to travel to?: Australia. Europe. I have never been out of the US.

Favorite designer: Betsey Johnson

At this moment, you are obsessed with: Combat boots, which I am wearing right now! I got them at a thrift shop for $7.

Which celebrity would you like to meet?: 
Cara Delevigne - the most awesome person ever!


portfolio
www.starsmodels.com