America's Next Top Model: Anya Rozova!

I had the pleasure of meeting up and interviewing Anya Rozova, runner up of America's Next Top Model! I mentioned a few blog posts down, that she participated in the Chic in the City/Cirque Du Culture fashion show with me, so we caught up with her to find out how she got involved in the organization and her experience on the show with beauty bombshell Ms. Tyra Banks... You'll have to keep watching Hawaii HI-Lights every Sunday at 10:30pm on KITV/ABC to find out what she had to say.. hint hint.. She's such a nice bubbly girl and so very down to earth.. She has the cutest accent and spoke with such poise and passion.. When she takes pictures, she transforms into supermodel, so you'll be seeing more and more of this girl I'm sure of it.. Location of filming took place at Deuces Hawaii since they were the shoe providers for the aforementioned fashion show.. Post interview, we decided to take some model shots.. duh...



I also got to interview founder of Chic in the City, Amanda Stevens of Dream On Consulting..


..racing for the cure..

Cirque Du Culture...

I love doing runway shows.. it's such a fun adrenaline rush to get out on stage and model fabulous clothing, especially when it's a one of a kind piece made by local designers.. Obviously the idea is to hopefully produce multiple clothing pieces, but at the time, it's the only one in existence.. I was asked to do the Cirque Du Culture show in combination with the Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation.. This organization hits me personally so I was excited to be a part of it. The fashion event showcased local designers in Hawaii with an eye for couture, style, and creativity with a circus theme. Obviously, there's some prep time for a fashion show.. even though the whole shebang lasts about ten minutes, it takes hours to get ready.. Hair.. Makeup.. Wigs (if necessary).. Accessories.. Shoes.. all the little details to make a grand show..

Some pre-show backstage pictures:




Check out the high ponytail I got and crazy blue eye shadow, Loke did a good job on my makeup!!


My designer was Jodi Salmonson, who lives in Kailua and is a graduate of the University of Hawaii's Fashion Design Program.


On stage pose:


I'm loving the vintage looking swimsuits made by Suzanna Kuhlemann! (How fierce is this girl?!)


I even got to share the stage with Anya Rozova, the runner-up of the tenth cycle of America's Next Top Model.. She's got an awesome walk.. (from what I could see from our backstage view).


Post show photo sesh:



After the show, part of the event package was a private viewing with all the attendees to watch Sex and the City 2 at Dole Cannery! What a perfect ending to the night..

...couture, fierce, fashion.. life..

*photos by Mark Ramelb Photography, unless noted (backstage pics from my personal camera).