Barefoot Bubbas has a large selection of comfortable yet chic beachwear.

The finale look included floral headpieces and an orange lip.

Hair and makeup is up to the show coordinator, the designers, stylists and whoever else gets a vote so models come with a clean, make-up free face and clean, un-styled hair.  It's like a spa day that you don't have to pay for so it's actually very nice, besides you get a chance to see what you look like in looks that you wouldn't necessarily try yourself (or you don't know how to do on yourself...or anyone else for that matter).  If you're walking in a runway show you've already been to at least one fitting where you meet with the designer or store owner and/or stylist to try outfits on and see what works best on you - that way, the day of the show you already know exactly what you're wearing.  Chances are your outfits are already grouped together by look and may have your name on it...you might not think that's necessary but once the show gets started and girls are running back and forth trying to get changed, clothes start flying everywhere.  It's much better to be overly organized even if it goes to hell after the first outfit change.  

And when we say outfit change, we mean quick, fast and in a hurry.  Depending on how many models are in the show, you have anywhere from 45 seconds to 2 minutes to get changed, including shoes and accessories.  Chances are that beautiful hairstyle they spent so much time creating may get a little messed up but there are dressers backstage to help make sure you don't get lipstick all over everything and there is usually representatives from the hair and makeup team to help quickly touch everything back up and then you're back out there, strutting your stuff on the runway.  It's always really funny to watch girls glide down the catwalk, beautiful and completely perfect...and then the minute they're out of sight of the audience they kick off the shoes and run to the wardrobe station, are naked and completely clothed again in under a minute and a half.  It's impressive.  

If you ever get the chance to work backstage as either hair, makeup, styling, dresses...anything really, definitely take the opportunity.  Not only is it a lot of fun but it's also really neat to see how those shows come together and the difference between what the audience sees and what goes on behind the scenes.  

Thank you to Jon Arthur Photography, Starla Little and Jacqueline Harbin for the gorgeous photos!

Our very own Jacqueline Harbin is featured in the "Going Mad" Series of the April 2014 Issue of beauNU!  Photographer:  Starla Little of Starla Dawn Photography Model:  Jacqueline Harbin

Adriana certainly knows how to bring a concept to life!  We're in love with her latest shoot and so very proud to be a part of the magic!

Thank you to Adriana for letting us share her gorgeous photo!  

It's no secret that there has been a lot of controversy over the years revolving around the fashion world, specifically the modeling aspect.  Too young, hours too long, not getting paid enough (or at all) and, most often, the always present 'is she too thin'?  We're not getting into the specifics and we aren't taking sides, we know some girls are naturally thin and some aren't but regardless a lot of models feel the pressure.  Starla Little is no exception. In the modeling world there are well publicized expectations of height, chest, waist and hip measurements that don't exactly promote the healthiest relationship with one's body.  It's this love/hate relationship with the industry that kept Starla going back and forth between walking in runway shows and posing for photoshoots and taking a step back and really looking at the big picture.  

Having been around photographers growing up and an interest for film, Starla came up with a creative for an editorial in 2013 but couldn't find anyone to actually take the pictures.  Not one to give up that easily, she decided to take matters into her own hands and learn the art of photography herself.  And she didn't just learn - she's well on her way to becoming a pro with the portfolio to prove it:  with her own PhotoVogue account, several of her photographs have made it onto the Vogue Italia website.  We're certain that we will see a photo or two popping up in a local magazine soon and the only limit after that is Starla's own imagination. We can't wait to see what she comes up with next!

Check out some of our favorite Starla Little photos that are featured on the Vogue Italia website and see all of her photos at her Vogue Italia Portfolio here!