Photography: Scott Chalmers
What inspired you to become a model? I actually kinda fell into modelling, a friend of mine entered a casting for 2 girls and wanted me to come along, so we took some pictures, created me a profile on Modelmayhem and it all went from there. Unfortunately neither of us got the casting! It took a couple of weeks but once my “portfolio” had circulated I started to get a lot of interested and really thought, yeah I can do this! I took a short break from modelling, but took it back up last July and since then I really feel my modelling has helped me grow as a person and definitely built my confidence! What have been some of your favourite photoshoots so far? I’ve been very lucky to work with some amazing people this year and I love all the photos I got from them. But my favourite had to be a recent shoot I did for an upcoming book Fetasia Latex and Lady Gauis photography are releasing. I can’t say too much but think clowns, latex & balloons! :) I really like to challenge myself so anything that maybe takes me out of my comfort zone is always a favourite for me. I’m hoping to end my year with some more editorial style shoots and photos that tell stories. When you’re not modeling, what else do you get up to? I do work full time as a Barista when I’m not Modelling. So a lot of the time I’m there working the 9-5! But otherwise you’ll find me pestering my Tattoo Artist, Gemma Osbourn at Sub Rosa in Norwich, or going to the cinema with Mr Havok. I also spend a lot of time researching and browsing other creatives’ work. I always find I’m happier with my images if I’ve already pictured what I want to do in my head, as opposed to just turning up on the day and winging it! So I spend a lot of time on Tumblr! Are there any outfits in particular that you love to model in, or do you prefer to be quite versatile with your choices? I do love modelling latex; I really understand the fetish side of it! There’s something really cheeky about walking around feeling totally undressed in skintight latex! But I try to be quite versatile in my modelling; not getting stuck in one pigeonhole is hard. When I first started out I shot a lot of 50’s Swing dresses and quickly got known as a great Pin-up model, and as much as I love pin-up modelling I’m far more of an inner rebel and don’t get to be as expressive as I’d like with that. I’d definitely like to shoot more Corsets this year! There’s nothing more empowering than an amazing corset! How would you describe your own personal style? Are there any makeup/beauty products that you can’t live without? I’m kind of a Rockabilly/punk? I’ll never been seen without a Bandana on or something leopard print! People are always surprised I’m not more Pin-up in real life, but I honestly don’t have the patience! I had a Bettie fringe for a while and the upkeep that goes into keeping it perfect is insane! I really admire a girl who can rock it day in day out! I much prefer to have my hair down and wavy, minimal effort! I’m
really bad with make-up…I don’t really wear a lot outside of shoots but I will always have my eyeliner on, and if it’s a special occasion I might do my eyebrows. You will rarely see me with a full face on unless I’m in front of a camera! With the modeling industry growing constantly, what’s your personal view on the ‘alternative modelling’ scene as we know it? I do think it’s harder for girls at the moment. There are so many girls out there with the same “look” that a lot of amazing girls are being over looked. I think it’s more difficult to be an alternative model right now; a lot of girls think that if they go out and get a sleeve tattoo, that’ll get them a cover, but that’s not the case! A lot of alternative models I know have been modelling for years and are only now starting to see it pay off with features and covers. I do like that there seems to be more opening up for alternative models, I’ve seen a lot of girls doing a lot of weddings shoots, which a couple of years ago they would have instantly been turned down for. I think the scene will only go from strength to strength as being alternative is being more and more accepted by society.
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