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Times have changed

Modelling and the GLBT community Quiz question: What is the link between Tula, Barry Cossey and Caroline Cossey? The surnames may give you a hint. Are they famous singers or actresses? Are the Cossey siblings notable names in the modelling industry, with Tula their sidekick? Keep guessing…  A couple more clues? OK – clue no.1: […]

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Ladies beachwear

How to stay cool in the sun We may not be able to travel right now but that doesnt stop us dreaming of Summer. Amongst the last-minute purchases holidaymakers make are swimsuits, trunks and bikinis. Looking stylish on the beach is a must for most – especially when uploading photos on Facebook and Instagram the […]

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Food for thought

The best foods for healthy skin. Here’s some food for thought, literally… Everyone knows eating sensibly is essential for health, and most models need to be in peak condition, so the two go together. As our largest organ, skin needs to be cared for to achieve the best results – for both modelling, and in […]

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Want to Know What to Watch in Self-Isolation?

Check Out Models: Street To Catwalk Running out of ideas on what to watch whilst in quarantine? Seen Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney + back to back but want something different? Well, since Models Direct is a long-standing modelling agency always on the lookout for new models (even during these unprecedented times). We’ve always got […]

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Self Improvement and the importance of self-love

What a title. Something that seems so simple yet can be difficult to achieve. You are the most important thing in this world, so be the best version of you.  After reading this blog, I want you to look at yourself and tell yourself that you can do anything you put your mind to. You […]

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Keep The Kids Busy

It is going to be the longest school break in history – and for much of it you and your children are likely to stuck inside. So how on earth are you going to keep your youngsters busy? Parents of those involved in child modelling will no doubt have many tricks up their sleeves for […]

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Try Swapping – Be a Healthier You With a Few Simple Changes

Those in modelling often lead busy lives and don’t always find time to think about healthy eating, but stopping, swapping and making a few changes here and there could be the answer. Taking a handful of your favourite ingredients or dishes and replacing them with something healthier, but just as delicious, could be a way […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Taking Care of Your Skin During Pregnancy: Pregnant Models Must-Read

Follow our top tips for achieving great-looking skin during pregnancy.  First off, congratulations to all expectant mums from our team! You’ll be welcoming a bundle of joy very soon and life won’t be quite as you know it after birth. Hey, it will be even better so what better way to begin your parenthood journey […]

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Following the model followers

How social media complements modelling  Like it or not, social media is everywhere. Whether you use it, value it or you’re largely unaware of it, social media is constantly in newspapers and on television. 1994 saw the first social media seed planted, and by the mid-2000s it grew into a phenomenon. With the likes of […]

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Body Positivity Movement: Welcome Real-life Models of All Shapes and Sizes!

As of recent years, there has been a shift in how people are bringing about body image change and making a vocal stand against what is deemed as the ideal body type for both genders.  At Models Direct we want to keep positive about helping to bring about this important and much-needed change. Change doesn’t […]

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Welcome to Our Age-Positive Movement: Calling all Mature Models

In a youth-obsessed society, it’s no wonder why mature age talent might feel deterred to come forward as models. Models Direct is trying something different though. Just as the body-positive movement has grown, we support the age-positive movement too!  “Not at your age?!” First off: modelling has no age limit. The whole not-at-your-age saying seriously […]

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7 Ways to Nail it as a Hand Model

Your face isn’t the only physical characteristic that draws attention. Your hands do too! You’ll use them to express yourself, help with daily chores and sometimes carry out more rigorous work like indoor or outdoor renovations. Whatever the task is at hand, you can be pretty sure that your hands will be there to help […]

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