“ Winning the MLC contest cements my love of being a model . “ -adriel huntress
“ Winning the MLC contest cements my love of being a model . “ -adriel huntress
A friend introduced Adriel Huntress to Second Life and helped her through all the awkward stages we all go through as noobies on the grid . I began as a store model to get some extra lindens and to be honest maybe a free outfit or two ! Along the way , I was lucky to meet some really amazing ladies that told me about modeling schools and the success they had in contests . This piqued my interest and I considered it a new avenue to explore and conquer .”
Set on the modeling path , Huntress graduated from SoloEvane Modeling Academy . She is currently attending Amici Model Agency & Academy and works as a model for ProFashion Productions . Huntress is a natural when it comes to modeling . “ I really don ’ t have that much experience compared to other models in SL . I started my career participating in photo contests for stores . I was lucky to be photographed by Sydney Bonde and Bloomy Miles . Things changed when I met Roe Woodford at a casting for SoloEvane and was invited to interview with ProFashion . I was so happy to be chosen as a runway model in the opening of the Virtual Asia Sim .”
As a fan of Mohna Lisa Couture Huntress decided to enter the contest . “ I adore Mohna ’ s designs and to have an opportunity to show his designs through my eyes was a privilege .” Entering a contest like this takes hard work and careful thought about how to present your avatar . The dress Huntress chose is aptly named Erotica . “ I chose Erotica because it represents a woman ’ s true beauty . It is elegant and sexy , letting the imagination run wild . The material flows over your body and hugs every curve . Erotica represents everything I love in a gown … the sleekness of it , as well as the glitter and fluff . Wearing this dress gave me the chance to be elegant and yet sensual enough to keep you wondering . Competing with so many beautiful women I hoped that my look and my confidence would distinguish me from the crowd . Regardless of what happened , I decided that the experience of all this would be my prize .”
As we all know , the devil is in the detail and in this case the photo was immensely important . To prepare , Huntress let the dress be her guide . “ I wanted to keep my hair and makeup subtle , to allow the true beauty of the gown to shine through . I was delighted that the amazing Sydney Bonde took my ideas and combined them with her talents and made a truly stunning picture for me .”
“ Winning the MLC contest cements my love of being a model . It reaffirms my confidence to carry on as a model and to continue to take part in contests and shows . It ’ s a confirmation for me that the efforts I have been making are right on track . It makes me unbelievably happy to have been recognized by a designer of Mohna Lisa ’ s caliber and that I have been able to distinguish myself in a sea of truly amazing men and women ,” Huntress explains with a smile .
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