Answering a Reader Question #927

Lily Wrote:

 Hi, My name is lily 
im 13 years old and i have always watched the victorias secret fashion shows growing up. i have done a lot of research the past couple of weeks and i really wanna be an angel im just a little confused how to get there i understand i should go to the ford and elite agencies when i turn 18. Modeling is my dream job and i really want to achieve this dream. i dont understand do i need to go to some modeling college when i graduate high school or do i just jump right into getting a spot with ford or elite. and if i do jump right into getting a spot with one of them should i just move to new york city. i live in arizona right now, and my height right now is 5'2. im a redhead with blue and green mixed eyes and i found out they are very good models because there isnt very many..(lol) one more question if i went to an appointment would i get into trouble for wearing makeup or do i not wear makeup because my eyelashes are blonde so you cant really see them which is why i wear mascara... i want to be a vs model i just dont know how to????? thank you and i love your blog its so useful...

Hi Lily!

You do not have to go to college for modeling. There is no degree, certification or other academic requirement needed to pursue modeling of any kind. That's the good news.

If you wanted to start modeling now you can since you're the ideal age to become a teen model. All you'd need to do is an online search for modeling agencies in the city/state where you live and checking out the websites of the agencies that show up in the search results.

The agency websites 9 times out of 10 will list the instructions you need to know so you can submit yourself for possible representation. That way, you'd be able to start gaining hands-on modeling experience and build a portfolio so that by the time you turn 18 you would already know the industry inside and out.

The path to becoming a VS model is not an easy one. It will require you to be able to live temporarily in New York City so you can be close to the agency and available for castings and gigs.

To learn more details about exactly what it takes to become a VS model, you'll want to read the links below to blog posts I've written about this topic:

http://amodelsdiary.blogspot.com/2008/04/want-to-be-victorias-secret-model.html

http://amodelsdiary.blogspot.com/2011/12/want-to-be-victorias-secret-model-part.html

For attending open calls you should wear little to no makeup, especially since you are 13--you don't need makeup at that age, lol.

You can wear light mascara since your lashes are blonde so that's okay but as far as foundation, blush and all that extra stuff, you'll need to go without. A fresh face is what agencies love best!

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