Interview: Model Alexandra Allie (Italy)

Can you tell us a little about you? I'm Alexandra Carp and I'm 20 yo. Originally I'm from Romania, but I now live in Italy . I'm attending the Business Management university in Milan and in the meantime I work as a hostess and model. What I love most is dancing, singing, modeling and traveling.

If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be? Well, modeling helped me to overcome my insecurity. I'd like to be taller as sometimes it's harder to find jobs because of that. The physical flaws? Every woman has her own and probably many people don't even notice them. I think it is normal in the end, perfection doesn't exist (except for Candice Swanepoel ahaha, she's my fav).Anyway we only have to accept us more!

How did you start modeling? I started when I was 17 but for little things, in fact the first shooting I've done was for the hostess job application. I know it's weird but also hostesses need to have professional photos. The competition is very high in this field too. After that I used those pictures for social media and photographers started to ask me collaborations and paid sessions. From that moment things went only better.

What do you think of the work as a model? I love the fact that you can be whoever you want and be involved in different situations. It's just gratificant to see me with amazing make up and feeling beautiful. I think every woman, especially those with a low self-esteem should experience that, definitely.

What is your beauty regimen? That's funny haha! I love the food and I eat a lot, but the secret is to equilibrate the meals and to don't exceed in junk food and stuff like that (at least this is what I'm trying to do). I practice sport when I can. Moreover the water is extremely important for having a beautiful skin. I try to reduce makeup in the normal days and I always use natural products, from the cleansing to the whole makeup.

What are your personal qualities which distinguish you from others? I'm a funny and positive girl who it's nice to talk to. I always try to do my best. I'm always ready to challenge myself and I'm also very ambitious and determinate. Hope so this will help me to follow and realize what I want.

What are your plans for the future? I'm working on it. I have more plans depending on where I'm going to be and the opportunities I'll be given. I'm sure I'd like to open my own business and travel as much as I can.

What are some of your favorite experiences so far? I've had appearence in one of the l'Oreal Paris and Unicredit Banca advertising, my photos have been published on different editorials, I've modeled for shops as Globus Store Verona, and outlets like Il Salvagente Milano. I've also had part on different shows of hair model with important hairstylist such as Stefano Bonomi. These are my best experiences, I've wore lots of fabulous clothes in a a unique atmosphere!

Do you have any advice for those who want to start modeling? Sure. It's important to have a strong personality and find always good agencies, never pay for this kind of services. If an agency believes in you won't ask you money. Watch out for scams, there are several.

What do you think of the magazine? It is very inspiring to see the stories of both photographers and model. It may be a beautiful way to interchange contacts from all over the world, creating so new interesting projects too.

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