by Nikol | Mar 11, 2019 | Fashion, Nik's Picks, RiNIKulousness (BLOG), Runway
I just want to take this Runway Monday opportunity to congratulate Tommy Hilfiger and Zendaya on an AMAZING Paris Fashion Week show last week. Zendaya presented her first line for Tommy Hilfiger during PFW, in which all 59 models were African American, including icons...
by Nikol | Feb 18, 2019 | Fashion, Nik's Tips, NTG, RiNIKulousness (BLOG), Runway, Runway Monday
Congrats! You booked a runway show. Now, what do you do? Pack Your Model Bag Prepare your model bag with all of the things you know you’ll need: shoes, appropriate undergarments, face cover, baby wipes, fashion tape, clear deodorant, scentless lotion, makeup. Of...
by Nikol | Feb 11, 2019 | Nik's Tips, NTG, RiNIKulousness (BLOG), Runway, Runway Monday
When I think about a supermodel, Naomi Campbell is the first name that comes to mind. She is known for her walk, so let’s put her up against my regular runway technique tips. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS3h1ArK0uU Naomi Campbell rocks the runway First thing...
by Nikol | Jan 28, 2019 | Nik's Tips, Runway, Runway Monday
Raggedy arms are all too common as models strut down the catwalk. Here are a few tips I give my coaching clients… 1. Natural Arm Swing It’s more common than not to see models walking with uneven arms, meaning that one arm is swinging harder than the other....
by Nikol | Jan 21, 2019 | Nik's Tips, NTG, Runway, Runway Monday
Hello There! 👋🏾 Runway modeling is not a hard industry to break into. Especially, if you live in a big city there are countless opportunities for aspiring models to hit the runway. However, a booked show does not equate to professionalism. Check out...
by Nikol | Jan 9, 2017 | My Life, My View, Nik's Picks, RiNIKulousness (BLOG), Runway
At the start of each year, I imagine where I would be on December 31st of that year… who will be in my life? who will no longer be in my life? where will I live? what am I proud of? what did I learn? 2016 had a few bumps in the road, but I made it...
by Nikol | Jul 29, 2016 | Fashion, My Life, Nik's Picks, NTG, Runway
It’s on again!! Yet another 102.3 KJLH, NTG & Onlavé fashion collaboration! Saturday, August 20th is the Beauty & Fashion Affair, featuring the Strut Your Shade Runway Show produced by NTG & Onlavé. Plus, we’re holding a Model...
by Nikol | Mar 9, 2016 | My Life, My View, Nik's Picks, NTG, Runway
Another great two hour Beginner Runway Workshop: LA Fashion Week Edition in Hollywood on Feb 27th. We had a six-model turnout, and one even traveled all the way from New Mexico! They’re already asking about the next one. I love what I do! Congrats to the ladies...
by Nikol | Feb 17, 2016 | My View, Nik's Tips
How many of us have judged someone based on what we see? Have you ever assumed someone’s life was so great, or believed that someone was a horrible person just by a glimpse of them? I certainly have. Most of us have. But you never really know what’s going...
by Nikol | Feb 12, 2016 | My Life, My View
She has walls because she’s been stabbed before, those walls have built higher standards. She’s looking for a man that won’t crumble when he hears the word commitment or consistency. She finally realized that all of those sorrys should have been goodbyes, and that she...
