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Dusko Lukovic featuring Kristina Milovanovic

12/8/2017

A lot of girls today are influenced by the fashion industry and therefore most of them wish to become a part of that world. Sara Sampiano, Adriana Lima and Gigi Hadid are only a few names that have been conquering the catwalks. All of them have striven towards becoming supermodels and have eventually succeeded. These powerful women have also inspired a girl from a town in western Serbia to follow go at her dream at full speed ... Kristina Milovanovic

You have the chance to view some of her photos directly here in Streetfashion MagZZine. Thanks for the photos and submission of this article to Dusko Lukovic.

Dusko took the photos with his Nikon D600 and a 50mm f1,4 & 35mm f1,4 lens at Hotel Castello Boutique. The wardrobe was provided by Modni studio “IN”, the jewelry by "You Must Have".

Kristina was styled by makeup artist Andrea Jovanovic. The video was taken by Stefan Tovilovic. Thanks to all the team for this article.

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how i became me

2/2/2017

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We all have a life story. We all have a personal inner space, where every experience, every important events in our life is hidden. Everything that have contributed to my becoming who I am today. My inner space is my preunderstanding for the way I define myself.

So what do I have in my inner space?

When I was a kid, I was bullied all through elementary school. I always felt different. As if I didn't fit in the molde everyone else was made in. It was a lonely place to be. I didn't have any real friends. I had to lie most of the time to appear normal. Lie about having friends, lie to protect my parents from the truth.To protect myself from life.

It was always one thing I had that kept me going. One thing that can be seen as a red thread through my childhood. I started playing the flute when I was 5/6 years old. Playing the flute became my therapy. My escape from reality.

When I went to high-school, I studied music in addition to the academic subjects. I burried myself in studying, working after schoolhours and weekends. I didn't have any normal social life. My experiences with social interactions was negative. I still felt different in every social setting. And that other people looked at me as below their status.

After high-school, I did my military-service in The Kings Guard of Norway. Still playing the flute. I spend most of the time by myself, when we didn't have rehearsals.

The community have your life figured out even before you are born. Everything you have to do in life in order to fit in. To blend in easily among everyone else. Elementary school, high-school military-service, higher education as a bachelor or a master, and then find a place to work. In between the educational goals, you should find someone to live with, have kids, and buy a home.

When I finished my Bachelor in child welfare, began working, and had kids, I sort of lost a bit of myself. I felt like a robot on autopilot.

Then my health was getting worse. In just two years after I graduated and started working, I found myself in a situation where I coudn't work anymore. Physical diagnosis prevents me from being able to exersize, unable to go to work every day, and unable to do so many of the things I used to fill my life with. The things I did to feel occupied. I quit playing the flute. The only thing that actually was a solid interest of mine. Suddenly I had all the time in the world to reflect on my life. I wasn't the most positive person at that time.

After 7 years of living like an autopiloted robot, without having nothing meaningful in my life, I discoverd by a coincidence that I had a high IQ. That led me to the organization Mensa. After socializing with other members, and reading a lot about being intelligented gifted, I realized how the feeling of being different got a whole new meaning for me. Having high IQ is not equal to being smart. It is a source of many challenges and frustrations in life. But meeting with people who had the same struggles as me, gave me a feeling of belonging somewhere.

In the same time period of time, I saw an add on Facebook. Two photografers were looking for TFP (Trade for prints) models in my aera. I knew that I woudn't fit their description, but as a challenge to myself, I sent my information to them. I was very surprised to hear that they wanted to work with me. I instantly thought about my lack of experience in front of the camera. I have always hated to be taken pictures of. I've never liked to be in the spotlight. This would be a great challenge for me.

After the first photoshoot, I could notice a difference in myself. The exposure therapy the photoshoot was to me, had given me several pictures of myself, that I was satisfied with. That had never happened before. And the photografers wanted to continue working with me. Scheduled more photoshoots. Suddenly I had something meaningful in my life.

I started playing my flute again after many years without even touching it. It was tough. The clear and beautiful tone I had before I quit was gone. The technique was slow, and I knew that it was going to be hard work for me to get back on track on my playing. And my physical diagnosis prevented me from being able to play as much as I wanted to.

The kids father and I decided to go separate ways one and a half year ago. I had to start over again. Find a place to live, collaborate with the kids father for the kids best interest. We have the kids 50/50. That means that I actually have one week where I'm totally alone. Have you ever spend 7 days in a row without talking to anyone? Without social interraction? It's lonely. But it tought me that I had to do something more with my life.

I couldn't set myself in the center of my own pittyparty any longer. I had to change my believes from unhealthy to healthy. I had to realize that I'm the only one responsible for how I choose to see myself in my life. How I can choose how others reflect on me, and how I reflect on others.

With modeling, playing the flute, and my participation in Mensa as my main hobbies and activities in life, I needed motivation. I started an Instagram account (glenniemagnus). The account quickly became my daily motivation to do the things I knew was meaningful to me. I started to record videos of myself playing. Started to practice my flute every day. Even on my bad days, I'm able to play for a few minutes a couple of times a day. I do see much clearly how the only person that can do a change in my life is myself.

A life story is always a work in progress. We are in charge of how we shape our inner space. We can always choose to add a previously forgotten anecdote that reveals our inner strength. We can always choose to highlight our successes and accomplishments. We can always convey our setbacks in terms of what we learned from them. There are many ways to tell a tale. Even the same tale. When we compose our personal narratives in our inner space, we get to decide which events are important enough to be included. We get to connect the dots and draw our own conclusions. In this way, we are empowered to determine how we want to define ourselves, which in turn shapes our hopes and expectations for the future.

Article by and about Streetfashion MagZZine's new editor Glennie Magnus
Photos taken by Johannes Brendemo

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Heather ... how to handle cyber bullying as a model

29/1/2017

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Today we present you the second issue of the blog of young, up and coming model Heather aka Violet Rose. We set up this blog especially for her to join her way into the modeling buisness. Follow Heather and her way into the world of modeling here in Streetfashion MagZZine:

"Last year in December I was in an amazing fashion show. It was a great experience that I got to be in. So many people came to support and donate to the leukemia cause. I was able to mentor and learn so much more about the runway. I got to meet so many beautiful models and many talented designers.

New year: I am very excited for this year but every year has ups and downs so my downs started a bit earlier than most. Cyber bullying is a big thing people are taught not to do. Yet, many people still do it. I was a victim this year. However, it showed me that people will be rude and I am going to have challenges and people, who don't like me . That is, why I say life is like climbing a mountain. I am working my way to the top. I have lost some and gained some and yes it hurts. Yet I know there will be people, that will try to bring me down. However I will keep climbing to the top no matter what i am going to succeed and no one will stop me from achieving my dreams. I am determined to earn my success.

On the other hand I had many amazing photo shoots with Tim Bear. I am looking forward to many more . I am very excited for an upcoming photo shoot for my birthday. Look out for it we have a really cool theme for it. Also many things are happening with Modelemi, the agency, I am with. I am so happy I get to be a part of it! This is going to be a good year and I can't wait. I am going to start updating more
heather rose !!"

photos and creation of the "Bonnie and Clyde"-theme by Tim Bear, Modelemi LLC

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Sayuri Kanowake ... true story of an unusual way to become a model

14/1/2017

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Hi! My name’s Sayuri Kanowake, and I’m part Japanese. I was born in and live in Texas and I’m seventeen. I am a stroke survivor- more specifically, a prenatal stroke survivor. As a result, I was born paralyzed on my left side and was blind for almost 3 years. I’ve gone through almost every kind of therapy you can imagine- speech, play, physical, occupational, food, etc., and was even diagnosed with cerebral palsy when I was little. I had to have all the muscles cut off my eyes and have them reattached to put my brain in alignment with my eyes so I could see. My mom spent many years of sleepless nights, doctor and therapy appointments, and her own home therapy to help me.

Now, I can see and walk normally, but I still have side effects like bilateral integration which makes it hard to use my left and right side together, memory loss, and auditory processing disorder. My journey to overcome these issues are what led me to join the modeling industry.

I was bullied all the time because of my “clumsiness” and memory issues, not to mention the fact that hearing things wrong all the time is super weird, right? Girls would roll their eyes when I couldn’t pick up a PE sport very well, or if I couldn’t match up with their movements as fast. So for a really long time, my confidence was terrible and my mom called me her “Japanese Wallflower”. I became so shy and self-conscious that it was ridiculous! I couldn’t keep eye contact – partially because of my stroke and being blind for almost 3 years, but partially because of how low I felt being embarrassed all the time- and I spoke so hardly anyone could hear me.

Then, one day, I decided I wanted to learn to walk with confidence. I realized that sitting in a shell and being scared all the time was doing nothing for me. So, I started with community service pageants, and then went up from there to doing paid headshots and TFP (Trade For Profit) shoots and local runways for fun. I felt beautiful and happy with myself, and it was a total transformation! A transformation that brought about courage. Courage to participate in things I was scared to do such as: make friends, volunteer for community service, compete in pageants, and take dance lessons! Unfortunately, it also lost me people whom I considered friends. The truth was, when I started speaking up and and becoming more successful, those who secretly enjoyed feeling like I was beneath them began to leave my life.  At first it was sad and then it was amazing and filled me with freedom to be myself!

But it hasn’t been an easy path. Learning to do a cartwheel took me seven months, a handstand took a year, and this was with private lessons. It got a little embarrassing to be fifteen and told to “sit on your spot” while the moms behind glass windows laughed at me, because their child was six and could do a handspring. But I refused to give up, and I kept working.  I got coaches to teach me to walk and we all laughed when I fell—which was a lot!

On the other hand, this motivation made modeling an even bigger comfort and safe place. I started studying poses from magazines and wowing over the shots in Vogue. I would daydream about twirling around in those beautiful Sherri Hill, Mac Duggal and Jovani (some of my favorite designers) dresses and modeling for Editorials and Street Fashion.  It isn’t about feeling “pretty”, despite what some may say. To me, it’s about bringing art to life, working hard to become a more capable version of myself, and having somewhere that I don’t have to be as good in group sports, because I’m loved for myself. I can just slow down, breathe, and focus on one thing at a time.

It’s a bit wild and crazy, the preparations for everything- setting up a portfolio and making sure you’re in your best condition mentally and physically, but it’s worth it. Because whether it’s something I’d wear all the time- which is usually leggings or jeans and a sweater- or things I’d pull out for fun, like leather jackets and knee high boots, I love it all. There’s a thrill in forgetting everything and just playing dress up. It’s a comfort, a reminder of warmth and safety, like when I was ten playing in my mom’s closet. It’s also exciting and fun!

In about five years, I hope to have furthered my career so that I can model all of those things I day dreamed about, either in magazines, or on a runway, and maybe publish some fiction books along the way! I hope to empower others with my story, continue to grow to be a braver and better person, and work as hard as I can. I hope to travel, make lots of friends, and rest in the certainty of God’s love and strength, for I wouldn’t be here, the way I am, without all the doors he’s opened for me, and the wonderful people he’s placed in my life.

My first photoshoot was with Kathy Whittaker Photography out of Austin, and she did such an amazing job and several shoots that when my fellow model, Sonja Liane asked Tim Bear of Modelemi to take a look at my photos, he contacted me right away! We set up a photoshoot, clicked instantly, and I had the time of my life, and it’s getting better every day! Tim Bear is such a wonderful and caring person, and he can really bring out things in you that you never thought you could do. It’s a real pleasure working with him.

If you are ever considering trying modeling, I encourage you to give it your all! It’s nothing like anything you’ve ever done or felt before. Find a good photographer, and find some awesome outfits that you love and feel great in. Study poses you like, put on some music, and go! I’m almost certain you won’t regret it! I’ve had to overcome many obstacles but I haven’t let it stop me and neither should you!

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Michelle ... an update

30/12/2016

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beginning of December we introduced you to Michelle Johnson from Dallas, Texas, United States, who is going to have a photoshoot with Tim Bear. Tim is director of photography for Streetfashion MagZZine and also for Texas based model agency Modelemi LLC, that will run Streetfashion MagZZine's Academy. In preparation for this photo session Michelle is now training herself the last weeks and sent us an update on her progress directly before Christmas, so about 3 weeks after she started.

And here comes Michelle's update:

"I started at about 145lbs. It's been 21 days and I now weigh 137 lbs. For the most part my journey has been easy. Some days can be tough especially with work related stress etc. A beer and a shot of Titos sound great w/ some cheese fries. Starting next week I'm going to post a progress pic everyday to show my weight loss and muscle gain. I will also show pics of me flexing and not flexing to show the difference.

If anyone has a goal or just want to lose weight, the hardest part is the first month. Once you get through that, you look, you feel better, and your confidence is indescribable. If I can do it, anyone can. My goal was to get ready for a photoshoot but I think I'm going to stick with my plan. Btw I'm on a flexible diet. Some days I eat 6 times a day small portions, other days I eat 4 meals w/ lots of carbs. I do cardio after every workout which isnt necessary for everyone. I just have a certain goal I'm trying to meet. I hope I can inspire people that if you set your mind to it, you can really achieve it. Don't give up."

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Heather ... an introduction

3/12/2016

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You probably have seen her already on our cover in October this year, covered by her football helmet. We like to show you more of young, up and coming model Heather aka Violet Rose. So we set up a blog especially for her to join her way into the modeling buisness.

In this first issue Heather is going to introduce herself. Follow Heather and her way into the world of modeling here in Streetfashion MagZZine:

"Hi the name's Heather "Violet". I am 13 and in the 8th grade. I am a teen model and (it may be hard to believe) a football player. I've played for my school for two years as a safety. Yet, I do things like any other teenage girl like going to school ,doing chores, hanging out with friends .I just get the best of both worlds I get to be rough and a tomboy. Then a girly girl that gets to pose and be the other half of who I am behind camera. However, you probably think everything is perfect. Well ... I also go though all the struggles of a teen as well like crushes, mean girls, and fake friends. I have gone through a lot to be were I am now. You just have to keep your head up don't lose sight of what you want and NEVER GIVE UP .

P.S. Don't forget to follow my blog here in Streetfashion MagZZine ZZ MODEL. There will be more to come. Also follow my instagram to keep updated if you like."

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Michelle ... preparation in view to a photo shoot

1/12/2016

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You all know, that models need to be good looking and fit. And that is, what you normally see, if you look campaigns or single photos showing some or several models, captured by a photographer in a shooting.

What you normally don't see, is all the way to go and how to prepare yourself to be in the best shape before such a shooting.

This month we like to intruduce you Michelle Johnson from Dallas, Texas, United States, who is going to have a photoshoot with Tim Bear. Tim is director of photography for Streetfashion MagZZine and also for Texas based model agency Modelemi LLC, that will run Streetfashion MagZZine's Academy. In preparation for this shooting Michelle will train herself during the next 31 days and we gonna follow her.

To provide you a little background, Michelle Johnson is 5'9" tall and has 145lbs. She is half Filipino and half Iranian. Michelle graduated from UNT with a degree in Business Administration. After she graduated, her best friend told her about a job offer for New Fine Arts. The starting pay was amazing, especially since Michelle just graduated and has been with the company for 9 years. But let's Michelle continue to tell a bit about herself: "I'm a tattoo collector and I don't stick to just one artist. I'm also an amateur boxer and I'm pretty good with a knife. I grew up on dirt bikes and I'm basically a tomboy. Now that I think about it, I think my parents wanted a little boy and got me instead haha. I've been offered photo deals before, but always turned them down, since I used to work 50+ hours a week. Now that I don't have a hectic schedule, I figured why not? My boyfriend, who does pre and post op therapy, gave me an entire month's worth of workouts and meal preps. I'm documenting my journey starting Dec 1 via Instagram and FaceBook for the entire month. I will be posting progress pictures everyday until my photo shoot. I'm excited to have been given this opportunity and can't wait to see where this new journey takes me."

And here is the first photo, Michelle took of herself to document her journey to the photoshoot.

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What I love most about modeling is the sense of freedom

14/8/2016

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you find her on our current cover August 2016 ... young and upcoming model Luna Taylor, based in Texas, United States. She's the girl next door, discovered by our Texas photographer Tim Bear. Here you see her performing in front of the camera. Take a look at her photos and learn a bit more about this beautiful young model in our interview with her in ZZ MODEL FEATURE

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The thing I love about modeling is how it makes me grow as a person

31/7/2016

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You have seen her already in our feature about photographer Joakim Fransson. Swedish model Karoline Davidsson is modeling for Acquo Boots. Learn a bit more about this sympathetic model with the beautiful smile and read our interview with her in ZZ MODEL FEATURE