Fashion Shows

I booked a bunch of Fashion Shows. I think this is weird for a number of reasons...

I can't walk straight in flat shoes, nevermind 6 inch heels
I am "short" and "curvy" compared to your average runway model
I am knock-kneed!
Did I mention I can't walk straight?
Miltos show
Well, I did it anyways. LOTS of waiting around. LONG days. LOTS of walking crooked :) Maybe that is my charm?
Anyways, here are some shots from the week. Enjoy.
sleep sleep sleep

waiting waiting waiting
Aussie Aussie Aussie! Loved these girls - Natalie and Paris
Cookie cookie cookie!





Ok. Thank God for this show. "Don't walk like a model" - Well! That is my specialty. The designer, music, team, SHOES (loved loved loved).....everything and everyone - awesome. My fave show for sure.

My First 2 Weeks in Athens...

Finally, I have a day where I am not too tired to give you a little summary of the last couple weeks. I am hoping for some sun because it has been quite cold. One day the sky was rusty orange and it was raining mud! The cars and windows were covered. My brown jacket had flecks of clay all over it. It looked like the last day of the Earth's existence or something. Turns out it was just dirt from the Sahara storms. I've never seen anything like it.

I have been busy the last couple weeks with castings...There have not been that many but it still seems to take up the whole day with commuting. I had one test shoot and a job for a teen magazine - the one with the horse! :) Happy!
This is my new friend Caramello.

We had the weekends off plus another two days because of strikes / riots. I suppose this is the norm in Greece. During my time off I have made it to the Archaeological Museum,


The Acropolis,


and a photo exhibition for Ozon Magazine in a building with an amazing view of the Acropolis.

Also, I somehow ended up going to a 50 Cent / G-Unit Concert! (hahaha if you know me, you know that this is not my usual choice in gigs, but it was fun nonetheless!)

Love Your Face

Carmen Solomons of S. Africa. I can't get over her face. Can I please be a casting director some day? Scout? What a great job to get to go out in search of unique beauty like this everywhere you go...

ATHENS

A city for your ol' pal Britty?

I hate to admit it but I spent my first couple days in Athens in need of an attitude adjustment. Unlike me. I guess I just had a rough first day. Everything was slowing me down. I had to buy a sim card where I waited an hour only to have it not work. Then, at the Comp card printer I waited another 2 hours because their scanner was broken. I ended up with not-so-good quality cards and running late for my first 3 castings as a result. It takes a very long time to commute, and you are usually crammed like sardines no matter what form of transit you take. I am not good with crowds, or small spaces, or smokers breath in my face, which seems to be the norm. But I ate breakfast on my patio while an accordian player roamed the street...so that was cool.

I'm sure my next post will be of tales of how much I love it here, but so far, observing a police bus run over a motorcyclist, the staring people and aggressive men, a fight on the metro, tales of purse slashers and pick-pockets, and the fact that every girl I talk to wants to leave after having been here only 2 weeks, has put a bit of a damper on my usually excited nature. I will stick it out though, and see what it's like for myself. Judge Athens based on my own experiences. You can't always rely on model talk. Models are a species known for complaining. (Just listen to this post for example. However, I am a shmodel so there is still some optimism).

On a positive note- I had a request casting today for L'Officiel...and yummy pitas! I am also on option for an editorial with horses...yay! Hope I book it.

I dig how old this place is and I am looking forward to seeing some beautiful sites. The Parthenon, the sea, the markets/cafes, and all the quaint streets I drive by. I'd like to see more of Greece while I am over here.

PS Canada won gold! 3-2 in overtime! And yes.... I even woke up at 3am for the closing ceremonies. It's about time they busted out the beavers.

I love Canada. Miss you guys.