Lyndzi Trang

One of the best and most inspiring things about this creative industry are the people you get to meet and work with.  I hope ModelURL has been and continues to be a useful tool for you to network and open new doors and opportunities.  Almost two years ago when I was still modeling,  I had the pleasure of collaborating with model Samantha Gradoville, a breathtakingly beautiful blonde from a humble background for a test shoot in Long Beach, CA.  It was right before her leave to New York and Europe to continue on her modeling career and so far has been successfully climbing the charts.  It's great to turn the pages of Vogue, Numero, and now Harper's Bazaar to see HER WORK.  Last time I checked, she was signed with IMG Models and is ranked in the Top 50 Models today. 

Congrats Samantha on everything.  You worked extremely hard to get that far and I am so inspired by you!!!

Missed the forecasted spring trends of 2011  from New York Fashion Week?  Check out our first part of three round-up segments and reviews of one of the best fashion weeks of this world of our favorite lines. 

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According to WWD, Justin Timberlake's fashion line, William Rast is collaborating with Target on a collection hitting stores December 19th.  Expect a military inspired, denim focused line ranging from $15-$80.

In the modeling industry, it is super important to come prepared for your castings, auditions, and go-sees thus having a well-kept model bag at hand at all times is a MUST.  I like leaving mine in the car trunk, but just don't forget about products that could warp or melt in the basking summer weather.  Of course every casting requires something different, but in case when your agent schedules multiple castings per day or attend last-minute castings - you will have your ultimate model bag survival kit prepared.