Android in Latex

I start modelling again and boom I'm head to toes in latex yet again. :D Literally this time. I was in a show for Latex by Tiina Rikala (website, Facebook). The show took place in a fetish ball here in Tampere where I now live. So it was an easy and hassle-free gig for me. I was ready before the others (no much need for make up) and we had plenty of time to have a nice photoshoot with Sami Maanpää before the show. Somewhat of a challenge to shoot when you cannot see or hear the photographer (the head piece) and you're covered in a shiny suit (the light). :D

Sami Maanpää for Latex by Tiina Rikala 2013

I fell in love with that top! I'm sooo happy I got it just before another photoshoot.. cos it was just perfect for that too. Also it fits me perfectly and because of its shape it's super comfortable. ^^ I love the cut too. A friend commented surprised that it's not as sexy as she'd thought (she did not see it on me though;)!). I know. Though she's wrong: this is sexy. It's super hot and it also makes me feel like I'm a super hero. You don't need to show cleavage to be hot y'know. Aaaand a bit of androgyny nevere hurt no one, right. :3 Hm, is a model allowed to praise a piece of clothing this much? :D

Sami Maanpää for Latex by Tiina Rikala 2013

Oh and my role on the show was sort of an android-killer -thingy. Tiina's shows are never just your plain walk up and down the runway, more of a show really. :)

Shredded t-shirt and some serious boots

I'm sorry I didn't post this earlier. I was just too busy and stressed out with my last weeks and days at work and having a nasty ass flu. But hey, work's done (unfortunately, I really enjoyed it there) and flu's history and it's possible to think about other styff again! Although I'm moving out of my flat tomorrow to a friends place to run away from a huge renovation (piping stuff) at my place.

Aaanywayy, here are the pics we took with Markus the same time we took the pink leopard dress -pics. I was seriously expecting a maybe 3 hour shoot and was totally surprised when we finished after much less time. Markus's comment on this was something like "Yeah, I thought so, with you it's so easy, we can just shoot". :D Awesome. ^^

The pics now. Yo can also check them here on Markus' website. There are a couple of pics that aren't here.

(c) Markus Lehto 2013 

I like this set so much that I couldn't choose just three or four photos. So here are seven of my faves.

(c) Markus Lehto 2013 

(c) Markus Lehto 2013 

(c) Markus Lehto 2013 

The t-shirt is (obviously) self-shredded by me. The idea is from OutsaPop Trashion (eg. here, here and here). I got so carried away with the shredding that I wasn't paying much attention to what is the end product going to look like. x) Therefore the almost entire shirt is shredded. But it's awesome to make! Only thing is you might get a bit of runny nose from all the fabric dust.

(c) Markus Lehto 2013 

(c) Markus Lehto 2013 

I can assure you being a model isn't always the easiest job. After this photoshoot my whole body was aching! My muscles were sore from the poses. You need to have tension in your body to be able to stay in the poses and also the rounded hole I was sitting in was a bit of a challenge. Might be due to lack of modelling - aaaand the fact that I was getting the flu. But yeah, to be able to model, a little muscle is good for you.

(c) Markus Lehto 2013 

At the end of the day I love the feeling after a photoshoot: I've given my all, I'm a bit dirty from touching dirty walls or the ground, feet hurting from the crazy shoes, and happy and excited to see the outcome. Also it's fun to hang out with the photographers - especially the ones I've worked with gazillion times, it's like hanging out with an old friend.

And to tease you a bit with what's to expect here in the near future is a latex fashion show early September, and most likely there will be pictures.

Leopard print

Here we go! Pics by Markus Lehto. You can check out the whole set on his website here.

(c) Markus Lehto 2013

(c) Markus Lehto 2013

(c) Markus Lehto 2013

(c) Markus Lehto 2013

Notice my new glasses? I love them. :) Also, I must say, all my clothes are drifted - so it does not mean lots of expenses to style yourself for photoshoots. The socks I ripped just before the shoot when I realised they were broken and that din't look too good. So I decided to give them some ripping action to break them so much they wouldn't look broken anymore.

Sooo, whacha think? :3

Ps. I had an outfit - and location - change during the shoot and that part is coming up asap!

Cameron Russell making a point (or several)

I just wanted you all to see this because I found this talk so awesome. In case you didn't know (I sure didn't) Cameron Russell is an American model, who's apparently done lots of lingerie and swim wear.

Watch this! Seriously.

Ps. I did a photoshoot this Saturday with Markus Lehto. So there'll be pics soon! ^^ I'm so excited! Oh and they're gonna be haaaaawt as hell!

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Hey, by clicking the link above, you are now able to follow me via Bloglovin!

Hey, I think I might be back

Very promising title on this one, right? :D I think now that I got my life somewhat sorted out I'm in need of a hobby. A serious leisure you might call it (or as Robert A. Stebbins might). Soooo, I thought why not revive this blog as well. This works as a some sort of portfolio. I might update my other portfolios as well. I'm not even sure if my ModelMayhem account is in function any more. 

Anyway. Earlier this Spring I did an impromptu photoshoot with Nadi Hammouda. It actually felt more like I just went to hang out with an old friend than a photoshoot. I'm not sure which I missed more, him or modelling. :D Although we did some serious shooting. It was interesting to see what would come out of it. Nadi was awesome as usual. He told me I looked different. I mean, not in the sense you would notice from outside just looking at me, but rather something he saw thrugh the lense. And I was totally feeling it. I'm in sooooo different point in life right now - it must show in the pictures! Also, I wasn't posing as much - after all, I was just hanging out with a friend!

(c) Nadi Hammouda 2013

(c) Nadi Hammouda 2013

(c) Nadi Hammouda 2013

Okay, I am willing to do photoshoots again. I'm not promising anyhting though. Maybe it doesnt's work, maybe I cannot do it anymore (doubt it though). Maybe I cannot find photographers to work with me. At least, don't expect to see as many updates as there were before. There's no way I'm able to do as many photshoots as I was before.

And hey, is there anyone following me anymore?! :D

Hei tyypit...

jos teitä kiinnostaa, ni mulla on toinenkin blogi, jossa siis lähinnä avaudun kaikesta ja pähkäilen mun tylsää elämää. :D Täällä.

Only in Finnish, cos I'm advertising my Finnish blog - nothing to do with modelling.

Old times serenity

These pics are from the last Summer. One of my favourite photographers made a comeback: I shot with Emilia after a long time. We did this shoot in collaboration with Boutique Minne.

(c) Emilia Kallinen 2012

(c) Emilia Kallinen 2012

(c) Emilia Kallinen 2012

(c) Emilia Kallinen 2012

(c) Emilia Kallinen 2012

Even though I'm not taking any modelling jobs right now, we're planning on testing Emilia's newly acquired MUA skills and, of course, combining it with a photoshoot. As soon as we have the time.

Liebster Award

Ha, some life to this blog then. I got awarded by Anne from the Pumping Penguin by the Liebster Award. Thank you! ^^ Aaand since tonight I'm bored and not sleepy, I might follow these rules even though I'm not so sure if it has anything to do with this blog. And I' ll just skip the step 3 of the rules. Anyone can copy this and share on their blog. :)

Rules of Liebster Award:
1. The person nominated must share 11 facts about themselves.
2. The person nominated must answer the questions the tagger
( the person who nominated them) set for them.
3. The person nominated must choose 11 people to tag (nominate)
and create 11 questions for them to answer.
Then they must go to their pages and let them know they were nominated!
There are no tag backs!

11 Random Facts about me (eek!)

1. I get sore neck/upper back soooo easily and it makes me dizzy (right now). Usually stress related.

2. I stress a lot. It must be genetic.

3. I'm weirded out by my lack of ethusiasm for modelling.

4. I'm watching America's Next Top Model and Finland's NTM just to make sure...

5. No, seriously, I watch them cos I fucking love reality tv.

6. I graduated from the University this Spring with MA.

7. Now I'm unemployed.

8. I'm even more weirded out by my lack of enthusiasm for modelling cause I have absolutely nothing to do in my life.

9. ...although I do have a boyfriend, which is somewhat time consuming.

10. I just visited Lisbon and loved it. Especially the people there!

11. I was just thinking maybe I could possibly even think about doing an outdoors nude shoot now that it's getting chilly again and it would be most uncomfortable for everyone.

11 Answers for Anne's questions 

(I'm translating the questions here as well to maintain coherency)

1. Your favourite memory from the Summer

- Oooh, had to chech my calendar to see what was going on. I've been quite down, but there have been lots of wonderful and awesome moments with my best of the best friends and my bf. Going to the beach, eating out, friend's bachelorette party I organized.. oh, my graduation with fancy dinner, visiting my home town with my bf. Yeah, I guess it was a good summer after all.

2. Theme song for the Autumn

- Must be something by Iiris. I saw her at Ilosaarirock and fell in love.

3. Tips for getting sleep at night
- I usually do fall asleep quite easily. If I don't I'll just get out of the bed to do something completely different like leaf through old photo books or something. Out of bed, freshen up the room, drink some water, go to bed when tired. Also if I know I reallu need t get some sleep I take a pill or two of Valeriana root extract (called Unihiekka). Always works for me.

4. Your totem animal
- Gosh. A hedgehog probably. Or a frog. But probably the hedgehog. They are spiky on the outside but quite cuddly anyways. :D

5. Which instrument would you like to learn to play?
- The cello

6. Where do you spend most of your time?
- This is easy: at home. (And it sucks.)

7. When was the last time you blushed?
- I do not remember. I'm not sure if I'm a blusher.. hmm.. might have been this summer, but the reason is totally cencored.

8. Your fave city and why?
- From the places visited so far: Barcelona. Went there a year ago and the minute the plane landed I felt a strong sensation of  "I love this place" and "wow".

9. Who would you like to be (other that yourself)?
- Aaaagh.. someone who knows exactly what they want in life and then just do it. Maybe a housewife in California or something. :D

10. What was the last book you've read/ what are you reading now?
- Aaaargh, hate to answer this just now,cos I managed to finish the hideously boring 50 Shades and haven't yet started on a new book, which btw will be  Caitlin Moran's How to Be a Woman. :)

11. What exciting are you planning to do within the next 6 moths or so?
- Um... I sure hope something exciting will come up. Maybe join a gym if I can afford it.

11 Questions for you
1. What was your favourite toy as a kid?
2. What are your fave shoes right now?
3. If you could try and do anything -anything- what would that be?
4. How did your 15-year old self imagine you at you present age? Did that come true?
5. What are your plans or goals for the upcoming 5 years?
6. If you could change something from your past, what would that be (if anything)?
7. If you could change something in your current life situation what would that be?
8. What would you say is your fetish (even a silly one will do, like.. say, cereal bowls)?
9. Would you rather be happy or right?
10. If we'd go to a cafe what would you most likely have (to drink and eat)?
11. Have you ever kept a diary (other that blog), when, for how long etc?

If you take part in this meme let me know in the comments! You can also answer the questions in the comments box if you don't have a blog/ don't want this there, but you still love answering questions. :) I mean,if there still is someone here lurking. ;)

Trashion - soon!

TRASHION! Coming soon. from OutsaPop Trashion on Vimeo.
Trashion is about finding your own style. It´s about being inspired by others and using that to create your own fashion. Reuse recycle - DIY fashion.

Trashion! book coming out October 2012.

www.outsapop.com

Trashion book photoshoot teasers

Oh yeaaaah! I'm gonna tease you so much that you need to go HERE to see some good stuff from the OutsaPop DIY fashion book photoshoot! Enjoy! The pics are originals - nothing edited yet.

Ps. I'm getting a haircut tomorrow morning. ;)

Backstage glamour

Yeah, this is about how glamorous it is at the backstage of an editorial fashion photoshoot. ;) Notice the empty pizza boxes at the left...

Spot me there at the sphere of light :D

(c) Syrena 2012

I stole the pic from Syrena's blog. There's more backstage material from the shoot as well!! Go check it out. Also, it is a brand new blog! :)

Guess what?

Maybe two days ago I was about to announce ya'll that my modelling days were over and this blog would quiet down. Yesterday I nearly died my overgrown bush of hair pink cos I was bored and thought I didn't have to care, cos I'm not a model anymore and so nobody cares what colour my hair is.

Later yesterday, however, I got a FB message from my agency (!) saying: "Photoshoot tomorrow morning in Helsinki, would you be interested?". I yawned, shrugged, said "bleh" in my head but still asked for more info. Turned out the shoot would be for the queen of trashionistas, the one and only (I have no idea if I'm exaggerating, just that as a DIY-wannabe this was pretty neat) OutsaPop. And not just that. She's shooting for her upcoming book. So even though I've been feeling like retiring lately, I knew I had to do this.

And I'm happy I did! Being around creative people seems to give me energy. And especially the kind of energy I most desperately need right now. Also everybody was super nice and fun to be around. ^^ Also, you can't go wrong with having drinks together after the shoot is done. :D

Wish I'd have some pics here for you, but since I suck at taking photos anywhere anytime, I don't. So you'll have to wait... Maybe I'll have a teaser soon. ;)

Ps. Oh yeah, lucky I didn't dye my hair just yet! :D I totally need a haircut though... I was recommended to go Tilda Swinton again. We'll see about that.

More talk, less action

Hello people. I'm bored and my Formspring is almost forgotten.. sooooo, ASK ASK ASK! :D

Also a little update on my previous post: I'm not doing the fashion show after all. :( That kinda sucks but I understand they want all the girls to be relatively the same size. However, something good came out of the almost-in-the-show -situation: I might become a hair model later this Spring/Summer. :) I hope not terribly much later, cos my hair is a little outgrown already. Also I was suggested to apply for Azzurro modelling agency, which is pretty much the best for my kind of models in Finland. I'm not sure about that yet though. I'm not sure if I'm that into modeling any more. O.O And since I am now officially unemplyed, modelling gigs might create some piles of paperwork for the unemployment office etc. I know, that's a stupid reason.. but.. well, I think too much sometimes. :D

And hey, we're doing a photoshoot on Sunday with Emilia after a looooong time. :) Also another shoot planned for the end of next week. So we'll see if I can even model anymore. :D But that means I'll be able to post pics soon as well instead of just talking!

Jodie goes sporty?

Hey guess what I just realised. I don't have any sporty or fitness type of pics on my port! I should definitely have some. I'd love to jump or dance or otherwise have big movement in the pics. And of course bright colours and smiley faces, right? ;)

Now who would like to do that kind of a shoot with me...?!

I came to this realisation as I was thinking whether I should take part in a fitness model competition (decided against it.. or did I?) and as I took my measurements for a fashion show I'm doing next month and I had gotten larger O.O (OMG!!) and decided that must be muscle. u____u Anyhow, my waist was the same it has been before, only my butt had gotten wider and weirdly also my chest. O.o And it definately ain't the boobs. :D Oh well, nothing else this time, just thinking out loud. :)

Oh and also, I'm already bored with my hair... -.- I guess it's waaaaaay too normal for me. I have NO idea what to do with it next though. Might be cool to volunteer as a hair model for someone creative. :D (Ideas? Suggestions?)

In a nutshell:

• Wanna do some sporty shoots, who's in???
• A fashion show coming up, the first time ever on a real runway, I'm freaking out! All the other models are ten years younger than me and have catwalk experience. WhattheheckamIdoingthere?!
• Need new hair soon. How, where, what...?

...also, what do you think, should I apply for the competition?

On stage with the band

Not exactly a modelling job, but something of the kind. :) The other ladies on the stage are two of my dearest friends.

GPOY Day + Night

I made a little makeover with my hair. I just needed to cut it so bad. This time I decided I needed to see a professional instead of a friend - off to hairdresser's I went! I felt it might be a good idea to post a pic to show my new hair. :) Also, I remember some of you some time ago was interested in seeing a pic of me on an average day.. to see how I really look like. :D Here are two pics. The other one with my normal everyday look, the second with a party makeup (without the red red lipstick I added later). I wear different kinds of makeups for parties, this time I wanted to keep it simple and minimalist (to show off those red lips!).

On the day version I got a hint of lipstick and some lip gloss. Also I've drawn my eyebrows. No foundation, just a little concealer on the undereye area. :D That's pretty much all I do on a normal day. The day version of me is also shot on the sunlight, whereas the night version is obviously not... :D

Oh and I absolutely love the short hair! I can do so many looks with it even though it's so short. :) Actually this hair style reminds me of the hair used to have as a teenager. Maybe this is a little longer though. I'm thinking of maybe going even shorter in the summer if it still feels like a good idea. We'll see.

I haven't done any photoshoots lately. I had a super stressfull job and I felt like I couldn't think anything else besides it while working there. I ended up quitting that p-o-s job and feel happy again (and I might even have energy to think about modelling again). I fact, I'm doing my first real runway show on May. Hopefully some photoshoots as well asap! :)

Make up shoot

I had make up done for me by Elina. Photos by Markus Lehto. The hair I did myself. Ugh, I need a haircut so bad. It's so difficult to handle as it is. Elina did a great job with my face thou. ^^ We'll probably (hopefully) do stuff together again some time.

(c) Markus Lehto 2012

We did a pink make up and a black make up. The eyes had some golden liner on them too.

(c) Markus Lehto 2012

(c) Markus Lehto 2012

I want to do more beauty shoots with experimental make up. :) It's always a new twist with a new MUA and their make up and vision.

For sale - on sale!

Nearly one year ago I made this post about a print on aluminium that is for sale. Well it's yet to be unsold and now it's on sale. :D

Go ahead, make an offer!

Buh Bye Old Year

I was just thinking about the year that's just coming to the end. It was pretty crappy year and pretty much everything sucked except for the photoshoots! :) And modelling is one thing that has made me sooo happy during 2011. I did some amazing photoshoots with old and new photographers and I feel as though I've really grown as a model. :)

Even though the end of this year has been quiet and I haven't done many photoshoots, I got plans with a couple of photographers for the near future! So Jodie keeps on modelling, don't you worry! :D Also, I guess I'm sort of going to be represented by an agency soon. Hope that brings new work.

Also I love how this blog has developed and how I got so many readers and page views and the wonderful comments I get from you! <3

I'm going to add here a pic from weheartit (here), it has no fireworks, cos I don't like them at all. Instead there is a big city - which is something I'd love to find myself in one day. Perhaps year 2012...

Happy New Year my dear followers! ^^