Modeling for Korto Momolu
written on January 21, 2009 in 
Remember when I told you that I was going to be modeling for Korto Momolu? Unlike the fashion show back in 2006, it’s not some scam (my parents kept thinking it was), but completely real. I’m still a little dazed that someone of my height (5′4) would be able to walk down the runway for such an amazing designer.
The show took place last Saturday at one of the many “inauguration balls” held in President Obama’s honor, and prior to that there were 2 fittings. The first fitting was an absolute mess because I never made it there, due to a car accident where our car got completely totaled. When I finally got back from the hospital, I get an email saying that the fitting was canceled. Um, wtf?
The second fitting was at the hotel the next day, and I had a nervous breakdown when I saw the 5′10 models who all seemed to know each other. I think it was from the trauma the day before + crazy hormones during the time of the month. I was somewhat relieved when a shorter model showed up.
Korto herself was such a nice lady. She made an effort to remember everyone’s name, and she was very lenient about how we wanted to walk down the runway. She kept telling us to just have fun out there, which was such a relief for me since this was my first major show. As a matter of fact, the makeup artist, hair stylists, and stylists were all very sweet. The only one who was bitching was some lady from the magazine sponsoring the event. She wouldn’t stop complaining about my hair or my makeup, and even sat on my clothes while I was getting changed. I was not amused 
As nerve wracking as the preparation and waiting had been, I felt so at ease when I walked down the runway. And oh my goodness, the feeling was absolutely incredible: all these people ooing and ahhing over your clothes, the lights shining, the cameras flashing, I hate to sound shallow, but I was soaking up every second of it. 
I wore a black strapless jumper with a belt for my first outfit and a gorgeous champagne gold military jacket dress for my second outfit. Guess which one is me!
Though it wasn’t a paid gig, I loved feeling like a mini celebrity (people wanting to take pictures of you and with you) for a night. 
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Wow, you look great! Let me see, you were the one on the left right? You look very Asian and extremely gorgeous.
The gold military jacket looks very nice indeed, a pity we don’t get to wear that kind of clothes in our country.
Off topic but I LOL at the “board” everyone is holding. :p
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I’m the short one on the left! I think they really wanted to emphasize my Asian-ness, since I don’t have the traditional Asian look. I never knew I could pull off a look like that!
As for the board (it’s actually a fan), well, the whole event was in his honor, so since he couldn’t be there himself, the fans will have to do
you are sooooooo prettty!! holy cow! haha
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Aww, thanks! Are you sure you’re looking at the right girl? lol
Fashion shows sound exciting. That is so cool that you were able to do something like that. Congratulations!
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It was a really great experience, and I’m glad I got the chance to do it
Oh wow, congrats for achieving such a thing!! It is amazing that even with that height, you had that special something that allowed you to achieve that! Good job!
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Thanks! I actually think it’s because of my ethnicity, since there aren’t that many Asian models in the DC area. Either that, or I just got really lucky
That’s awesome! I kinda wish I took up modeling when I was younger because I think I have the height for it (although borderline) but then I gained too much weight. =P
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What, then you must have been too skinny back then! It’s never too late to try, besides, I think you’d make an awesome model
WOW! That’s so cool! I am SO not model material. I’m not very tall either, and I think I would trip every six seconds. I really like that gold military jacket.
I really love your layout, by the way. Your navigation is adorable
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I never thought I was runway model material, but I guess this shows that if you put yourself out there, you never know what could happen! This experience definitely encouraged me to just keep going for my dreams and not let other people tell me what I can or cannot do.
Thank you for your compliments on the layout, glad you liked it![:]](http://riyuu.org/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_pleased.gif)
You look stunning! It sounds like you had a lot of fun. I modeled for a runway show once too. It really is such an incredible feeling~
p.s. Sorry to hear about your car accident
Thank you! I don’t think the experience is something words can explain, but is something you have to feel for yourself. But you’d understand
Everyone in the car is good, but it’s rather inconvenient not having a car to get to places.
I assume you’re the one on the left. The prettiest
I like your new layout lots. Very retro and the colors fit well.
I’ve designed a similar layout a few months back (well, not with the cute link buttons) but with the circles in different colors. It’s simple to make yet it’s pretty
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Aww, thanks! I actually never got the chance to look at myself in the mirror that day, so it was a relief to know that my makeup turned out all right. Non-asian makeup artists make me nervous D:
Thanks for the comments, glad you liked the layout!
It must have been an awesome experience. I could not imagine doing something like that. The choice of models were quite diverse…a nice change from usual runway expectations.
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You look absolutely gorgeous! What an amazing experience.
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