Alexandra Nicolescu
Model
1- Thank you for taking the time to talk with us. How was your experience shooting for our magazine?
Thank you for having me in your magazine. The photoshoot was an amazing experience, I gave special attention to how I portrayed all the looks in front of the camera and especially for the one with the sequin dress in the water. I really want to give a special thank you for the styling and the makeup. Was a fun fashion photoshoot.
2- When and how did you into modelling?
I started modelling at a young age around 18 years old in Romania when I moved to Bucharest to start my University studies. I started to work as a model in my free time as a passion and in time modelling became a very important activity in my life.
3- What are your career highlights so far?
The highlights in my career are working and appearances in national Tv channels, being a radio announcer and having cover stories in amazing magazines.
4- What was the craziest shoot you've ever participated in?
One of the craziest shoots was when I did a fashion shoot in Dubai with a tiger and I was a little scared at first but then I got relaxed as we had professionals who were taking perfect care of the tiger.
5- What's the hardest thing in the model business?
There are so many hard parts to modelling. While it can be a job full of glamour and fun also it takes a lot of skill, perseverance and self-discipline. Models don’t often get the credit they deserve in adding to the creative process with beautiful movements and interpreting the vision of the other creatives. One of the hardest parts is the struggle, going to the castings where people find you good enough or they can reject you. It is very important to have a good agency to work with.
6- What was the best modelling advice you have ever received?
The best modelling advice that I received is to present yourself as the perfect candidate, to show confidence, have a good attitude and a friendly personality. Is very important to show your personal style, to keep it clean and simple and always make a first good impression. Always you need to remind yourself modelling is a business, a job with duties and it takes time, effort, commitment and patience. Something very important is to have a healthy lifestyle.
7- How important is social media for your career?
Nowadays social media has a very important role in everyone’s life and I can say also it for me, as I can promote myself and find lots of collaborations through social platforms. What I like nowadays is that the concept of being a model is different and you don’t need to have the standards that were required before, regarding age, weight or skin colour. Now, people through social media can become an influencer and also become social media models promoting different brands, a thing that I enjoy very much.
8- How do you maintain your skin so flawless?
I am addicted to skincare and I try every morning and night to use the right routine. I especially recommend the use of serums high in vitamin c and retinol and also the cleansing of the skin every morning and night. I wear as much as I can sunscreen creams, also before applying makeup.
9- Name your beauty essentials:
My top beauty essentials are: Boi-ing cakeless concealer from Benefit, the foundation from Dior Backstage, a subtle silky blush from Hermès, I love the pink shade Rose Nuit and my signature lipsticks are Creme de nude from Mac and Pink Dust by Tom Ford beauty. For eye pallets I love Huda beauty, for mascara and powder I use Chanel and my favourite perfumes are from Tom Ford.
10- Who would you name as your style icon?
I have more than one style icon: I love Audrey Hepburn, Rihanna, Grace Kelly and Cher.
11- How would you define your personal style?
I would describe my style as ladylike, graceful, elegant, classy, sexy, sometimes glamorous. I love nude colours but also bright colours in the summer especially.
12- What's one item in your closet you would never throw away?
I would never throw away my Hermès bags.
13- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In 5 years I see myself having a happy family, with 2 children, a boy and a girl and having an amazing and successful business in fashion and art.
14- Do you have any advice for your followers?
I am very much grateful for my followers. I want to thank them and to tell them I am happy to have them as my followers and watch my stories. I would like to make it worth their time. Keep reading, keep liking, keep commenting and help me improve.
