Sunday, December 27, 2009

The Next Maria Sharapova

In 2003 as a 16 year old, Maria Sharapova spent her first full season on the WTA Tour and did very well for herself, collecting wins over several highly ranked players as well as her first singles titles. However it wasn't until 2004 when she won Wimbledon and finished in the top 5 in the year end rankings that she really burst on the scene, attracting as much attention for her looks as for her game.

Many hailed her as the next Anna Kournikova, due to being a hot young Russian tennis player, although most noted that Maria won singles tournaments while Anna never did.

Now Maria's had a rough road recently with injury problems, falling out of the top 10 and not having won any tournaments this year.


But now at the US Open, we might be seeing the emergence of a successor to Maria in Caroline Wozniacki.Wozniacki is a 19 year old player born in Denmark and living in Monaco and she's been making a splash on the WTA for about a year or so, winning her first tour wins last year. It's clear that 2009 has been her true breakout season though as she's entered the top 10, won three singles and one doubles titles (both of which doubled her career totals) and, as of yesterday, reached her first Grand Slam quarterfinal beating Svetlana Kuznetsova at the U.S. Open.

She's facing fellow teenager Melanie Oudin, a 17 year old from Murietta, GA, in her next match and it should be an entertaining battle between the two young players.

Wozniacki definitely has the talent to make it far on the tour, which she's already shown. In my opinion she's also got the looks and personality to make a cultural splash as well.

She already loves New York from the time she's spent there and has been talking about getting an apartment there.

Wozniacki's also spent time at Yale during the Pilot Pen and said she'd love to take classes there because she's fascinated by the American college experience.


Who knows what will happen. It's very possible she suffers a career ending injury or has some kind of implosion and we never hear from her again. But that's pretty doubtful, and having seen her play, it really would be a shame to lose one of the up and comers who, along with Oudin, Victoria Azerenka, and other young players currently lurking outside the top 10, will be sure to lead the new guard when players like the Williamses and Kim Clijsters decide to call it a career.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

CUPCAKES AND COCKTAILS

THE ELITE LONDON CHRISTMAS PARTY

Thanks to all our models and clients for joining us in Soho to celebrate 
the end of our first amazing year!

Elite girls Julia Johansen and Beth Leader


 
Sigail Currie with head booker France Chiacchio


Booker Nicola Easton and Tatyana D with friends

Production Assistant Sophie tries the fabulous cupcakes

Thank you artisan cupcake company for the cupcakes! ( http://www.theartisancupcakecompany.com/index.html )

Thanks also to one of our favourite young fashion photographers Rokas Darulis for turning press snapper for the night!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

HOT OFF THE EDITORIAL PRESS



Reigning queen of the catwalk, Constance Jablonski stars in this retro editorial for Januarys issue of W Magazine. Despite a trio of male models to contend with, Constance dominates every shot of this denim story styled by Alex White and shot by Knoepfel & Indlekofer. Its 80s all the way with BIG hair and double denim, yet our girl pulls it off in true supermodel style!


Monday, December 7, 2009

IT'S ALL ABOUT 'YOU'


The EML UK gang was joined on our recent trip to China for the Elite Model Look World Final by the lovely Amy Williams of Sunday's finest, You Magazine. We were thrilled to see the results of Amy's hard work in this weekend's issue, featuring tons of fab behind the scenes pictures from the our adventures in Sanya. Thanks Amy!



Read the full article on Daily Mail's website HERE

Friday, December 4, 2009

ANOTHER EML SUCCESS!


It was only a matter of time before Elite Model Look finalist Kelly Moreira started making headlines in the modelling industry. Another Elite Model Look success story, Kelly has walked straight onto the catwalk, walking for the likes of YSL, Dries Van Noten and Lanvin. Not bad for a first Season! Kelly is currently front page news on Model.com...guess we're not the only ones keeping an eye on this rising star!

Thursday, December 3, 2009

THANK YOU BOOHOO.COM!


Final line up of girls (and shoes!)
Elite would like to thank the fabulous BooHoo.com for all the gorgeous shoes we used during the T4 Stars of 2009 model competition. Not only did they look amazing but they were also surprisingly easy to walk in given the stiletto heel (yes we did try them all on....). We personally think that they outshone the celebs designer pairs onstage and if you’re not already logging on to www.boohoo.com we suggest you do so now!

Two contestants trying on the gorgeous gladiator heels




Celeb guest Jameela Jamil presents our winner Lottie (wearing BooHoo shoes) with her prizes

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Surface Beauty


Moschinos darling Elisa Sednaoui takes a break from campaigns to star in this sultry editorial for Novembers issue of Surface magazine shot by Dan Martensen. Stunning close-ups, vintage inspired clothing and playful poses give these shots an intimate feel and memorable quality....we’re hooked!