working as a shorter finding opportunities comes down to you finding them

3 more days to win a signed copy of my graphic novel "MODEL LIFE: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior."

Here's how: Submit a photo of yourself modeling a handbag to petitepride@yahoo.com
2 winners will be featured on this blog next week.

Deadline April 11th!

The"industry" part of "modeling industry" involves designers, brands, magazine editors and those that hire and book models for their marketing, editorial, promotion and advertising needs, and although there is not a million petite modeling agencies out there, there are commercial print modeling agencies that work with all sizes. It is all about having marketable photos, having your model marketing material & finding the right agencies. They are out there.

You are not hopeless if you are shorter. Instead of saying "I'm too short" why not focus on creating marketable photos that fit the commercial print world and try! It will NOT be easy, but it is possible if you do the work. :)

Research is a major asset of a model. :)

Isobella

Model Life book trailer (video)

I made by hand and with patience and some swearing this video book trailer for my fashion illustrated graphic novel "Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior." Illustrated by Jazmin Ruotolo. It is not a perfect trailer but I am not perfect, so it is ok.

For more on Model Life visit : www.isobelladreams.com

Or click the cover page on the right side of this blog. :)

Signed copies of Model Life

There are 5 signed copies of my graphic novel "Model Life" at Barnes & Noble in Union Square (NYC), graphic novel section, you will love Jazmin Ruotolo's illustrations inside! P.s: Union Square shows up in the book as well! Also signed 2 in-store copies of Model Life at the Tribeca store this weekend, if you like signed books. :)

The Models of the Model Life book party photo-shoot

Most book parties allow the author to mingle with their readers, for the Model Life book party it was an interactive experience where guests were able to watch live petite models model shoes from Bakers. It was an amazing time, and here are some of my favorite shots of the girls from the photo-shoot shot by Robert Milazzo at MercBar in SoHo.

Guest also enjoyed sampling some of my favorite "petite" fashion and cosmetic brands. We had the participation of Sweet Petite's, Lula Lu Lingerie, LUSH, Michael Antonio shoes as well, as Styli-Style cosmetics!

Sonya.


Leila.


Tifanny.


Cheli.


Ashley.

An Interview from the Model Life book party (video)

Enjoy this Fabulous interview after the Model Life book party with Colleen Brennan asking me about the root of Model Life!

Petite Models and Model Life party tonight! whoo hoo

Whoo hoo, tonight is the night you can stop by my Model Life book party, where modeling and the graphic novel world come together, shorter models and high shoes, red balloons and red drinks, art and fashion, and my passions all come together. I hope to see you at MercBar, 151 Mercer street the festivities start at 7pm! :)

Here is the scoop and more details on the launch party, where 5 petite models will be rockin out shoe modeling!

Isobella

The Models of the Model Life book party on podcast tonight

The Model Life book party pre-party. At 9pm Est tonight, Isobella speaks to the petite models (Tiffany,Cheli, Sonya, an Ashley) who will be shoe modeling during the live photo-shoot at her interactive book party tomorrow Nov 12 for Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior. They discuss modeling,being petite and how height isn't everything in modeling. Shoe model Leila can't join us this evening but she will be rockin' the shoes as well at the party~ :)

Tune in here at 9pm EST:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2009/11/12/The-Models-of-the-Model-Life-book-party-for-petite

"Model Life" book party casting and ANTM cycle 13 recap

Isobella announces her book party for her fashion illustrated graphic novel "Model Life" on November 12th in SoHo NYC. She is casting 5 petite models for a shoe modeling photo-shoot at her book signing. She also chimes in on ANTM cycle 13 and the girls using their interview skills and how public speaking can actually help your modeling pursuits. Tonight on ANTM the itty-bitty models are challenged to put their interviewing skills to use as they sit in with "90210's" Jessica Lowndes on the set of "The Insider." Isobella also shares a bit about her advertising and marketing background in response to the models writing their own scripts for their CoverGirl commercials this week. Kim Kardashian is this week's guest judge.

Tune in here at 10:30pm after ANTM cycle 13 tonight:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2009/10/22/Model-Life-book-party-casting-and-ANTM-cycle-13-recap

Casting 5 petite models in New York City for Model Life book party

Are you petite? Under 5'7"? Are you living in the New York City area? My graphic novel Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior is due this November and on November 12th I am having a launch party! I am casting 5 petite models as the "shoe models of the night" during a live-photo-shoot. Hence my motto that height isn't everything and how shoe modeling was one of my first modeling jobs and in my graphic novel Model Life, the character's first modeling break came with shoe modeling.

I am sorry but for this there is an age requirement, I am looking for is 21+ because it is at a bar/lounge in SoHo.

November 12th 7pm-9pm.

To submit send a photo of yourself to petitepride@yahoo.com

Height isn't everything in modelng ya'know.

"Model Life" book party launch November 12th SoHo

Join model, author Isobella Jade and illustrator Jazmin Ruotolo for the launch party of the fashion illustrated graphic novel:

“Model Life: The Journey of a Pint-Size Fashion Warrior” (Soft Skull Press),

November 12th 2009 from 7pm-9pm.

At MercBar, 151 Mercer Street, in SoHo, NYC.

“Model Life” is a celebration of the self-discovery that comes with being self-made and the triumph of beating the odds in modeling, and is based on the real adventures of petite model Isobella Jade.

With a live-photo-shoot involved, this is not going to be your typical book signing. No matter your height, if you appreciate graphic novels, art, models, fashion, and illustration, it will be a memorable experience.

Isobella is also holding a contest for 5 petite models based in New York City to be a part of the live-photo-shoot at the signing and launch party for “Model Life”, any shorties (girls 5’6” and shorter) can submit by emailing petitepride@yahoo.com, because height isn’t everything in modeling.

“Model Life” was inspired by Isobella’s first book Almost 5’4” which was penned down the street from the MercBar at the Apple Store, not too long ago.