Sincerely_Isyss: Our Twitter Verified 10 Contest Winner!

Mid-October marked the start of a contest we began on Twitter entitled "The Verified 10 Contest".  For years, Twitter has had an influx of models who have twit pic'd and campaigned their way to five and six figure followers!  We decided to put the models and their follower loyalty to the test.  So, with the idea born we took to Twitter and our email database to notify the models of our contest.  The rules were, the models had to have their followers tweet us the model's name with the phrase "is a 10" behind their favorite model's name.  This would test the model's twitter follower loyalty and also let us see who was really as popular as they seemed.  Well, before we knew it, the tweet counts to use exceeded 50,000 tweets in a few days!  The contest ended on November 22nd, 2011.  After long hours of counting the tweets/votes from the models' followers it was an overwhelming demand for model Sincerely Isyss. 

She had over 20,000 tweets come in for her alone (though some were repeats), her followers were extremely loyal!   As the winner of our contest Ms. Isyss wins $1K in cash, a 10 page spread in the premiere issue and 2012 Christian Louboutin heels.  She campaigned diligently for her followers to vote even shooting her own YouTube clip appealing to her followers.  This young woman has more than just physical beauty which we will reveal in her feature within the magazine.  Congrats to Ms. Isyss!

A True 10: Pilar Sanders

 

Pilar Sanders has always been revered as a natural physical beauty.  However, it was not beauty alone that made one of the most versatile athletes in the last 50 years (Deion Sanders) fall head over heels about this true 10.  Pilar Sanders is more than a triple threat, she is a modern day superwoman.  Just check her bio:

Pilar Sanders has many roles in her life – wife, mother of five, philanthropist, model, actress, reality star, fitness expert, entrepreneur and perfumista. In 2008 Pilar and husband Deion Sanders produced and starred in their own Hit reality TV show on the Oxygen Network, Deion & Pilar: PrimeTime Love. It was then when Pilar became a household name and audiences fell in love with the transparency of such a high profile, glamorous, yet very down to earth family. Currently, women, girls and men alike, encouraged by Pilar’s message of empowerment, are very excited to have another glimpse of her life in real time on VH1’s hit reality show Football Wives where she gives viewers an honest look at the ups and downs of being a strong, successful, and beautiful woman.
An entrepreneur and newly recognized purfumista, the reality stars’ persona has garnished an overwhelming amount of buzz relating to the highly anticipated release of her first fragrance “Shelomi” from her Signature Collection. Very high on ‘star radar’ Pilar is a woman always on the move!
Pilar is a Red Cross Certified Lifeguard and a Black Belt in TaeKwondo who enjoys skiing, horseback riding, soccer, tennis and of course football! As a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Pilar is a well-rounded athlete who not only loves to play, but one dynamic woman who lives to help others discover and reach their own potential.
Living in small town in Texas, Pilar has not only managed home and career but community as well. Pilar and Deion together founded, established and head two 501c3 non-profit organizations: Sanders Claus which bridges communities and cooperation’s together by meeting the needs and granting wishes of men, women, children/families in need, and PrimeTime Association – home of the Academic/Athletic Sports League for youth ages 5yrs – 14yrs, nationally known as the TRUTH.
Through their non-profit charities, the Sanders liberally invest in the physical, mental, spiritual, financial and overall well being of families. Working year ’round to ensure our youth of tomorrow believe in themselves, together Pilar and Deion eagerly work forward to opening their Charter School in 2011.

Twitter Verified 10 Contest!!!

ON THE RISE FEATURE: Tiffany Upshaw (Endorsed Model | Actress | Spokeswoman)

For our first On The Rise feature we chose to highlight Tiffany Upshaw.  After listing some of her highlights you will see why the staff decided she was the perfect candidate.  Tiffany's list of accomplishments at such a young age are remarkable.  She has perfectly balanced her roles in each field to not be pigeon-holed into a set role.  Her diversity and ease with going from one genre to another has been maybe her biggest asset.  With her African American and Caucasian mix she is the perfect bronze complexion.   Keep an eye out for Tiffany Upshaw, we definitely will!

 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Highlights

• NPC Bikini Competitor - 2009 - Present
• Optimum Nutrition & American Bodybuilding Endorsed Athlete & Fitness Model - October 2008 - Present
• Florida Gulf Coast University Student - Bachelors in Communications - Graduating: 2012

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Film | Commercial

•Trina ft. Flo Rida & Git Fresh - "White Girl" Music Video - Lead Role - South Beach Miami, FL - June 2010
•"Sinful Hospitality" - Short Film, 2008 - Lead Role - Director: Britton Thorn
• Nissan Commercial - John Marazzi Nissan of Naples, FL - 2009 - InTrouble Zone Productions

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Editorial 

• MixedMag.com - Cover Model - May 2010 - Clearwater Beach, FL
•Gulf & Main Magazine - 2008 Fall Issue - 'Night on the Town' - November 2008
•FDM 2009 Lingerie Calendar Shoot in Miami, FL - Model - October 2008
•Chaparral Boats - 2008 Boat Brochure - June 2007

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Print | Portfolio | Interviews | Recognition

• Derick G - Photoshoot - Miami, FL - July 2010
• Chris Nagy - "Housewife Chronicles" - Fort Myers, FL - May 2010
• Dan Gawlik (MixedMag.com) - Bikini - Clearwater Beach, FL - May 2010
• Issac Hinds - Casual/Fitness/Bikini -Lift Studios - Las Vegas, NV - October 2009
• Fit Treasures/Danny Fittro - Fitness/Bikini Shoot -Fort Myers, FL & Sanibel, FL - July 2009
• Bikini Fashion Show - Gulf & Main Magazine/Apache Boats - The Edison Restaurant, Ft. Myers -June 1st, 2009
• Max Focus Photography - Football Shoot - Fort Myers, FL -May 13th, 2009
• Michael Owen Photography - Comp Card Shoot - Fort Myers, FL -May 2009
• HungLo Dojo Interview & Dojo Honey
• Vincent Wade Photography - 'Runaway Bride' - Naples Beach, FL -October 2008
• Audrey Snow Photography - 'Modern Day Marie Antoinette' - Coral Gables, FL -October 2008
• Right Cross Entertainment Magazine Interview & Knockout of the Week
• Claude Taylor - Fitness & Lingerie Shoot - Fort Myers, FL -October 2008
• Sean LeMaster/IDOC Photo - Beach Shoot - Fort Myers Beach, FL - October 2008
• Splashdown Models/Derrick Doty - Sassy Assy Jeans Test Shoot - Miami, FL - 2008
• Claude Taylor - FDM 2009 Lingerie Calendar - Coral Gables, FL - 2008
• Modern Eye Photography/Cory Patterson - Beach Photo Shoot - Naples, FL - 2008
• Doug Vosler Photography (R.I.P.) - Fitness Photo Shoot - Fort Myers, FL - 2008
• Jerry Smith - Beach Shoot - Sanibel Beach, FL - 2005
• Andy Meng - Studio Photo Shoot - Tampa, FL - 2004

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Promotional Work

• Salsa Dancer - AAMCO Banquet - Ritz Carlton, Naples, FL - June 2009
• Sushi Platter Model - Hotel/Resort Awards Banquet - Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa - Sanibel, FL - November 2008
• Celebrity Golf/Bowling Weekend - Model - Ginn Resort, Kissimmee, FL - 2008
• Sam Galloway Ford - Promo Model - Fort Myers, FL - 2004
• Budweiser/Coors/Tuaca Liquor - Promotions Model - Fort Myers, FL - 2004

Hump Day Feature: Ms. Black Girls Rock DJ Beverly Bond

For every Wednesday (Hump Day), we will feature an inspiring woman who has gotten over the hump of difficulties in business within entertainment.  DJ Beverly Bond is the perfect woman to start our Hump Day feature.  In 2006 founding the extremely powerful and important non-profit organization Black Girls Rock set a trail of empowering young minority women like the world has never seen before.  She is truly an inspirational women for today's youth and a woman who deserves recognition.

About Black Girls Rock  (Source: www.BlackGirlsRockInc.com)
BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. is 501(c)3 non-profit youth empowerment and mentoring organization established to promote the arts for young women of color, as well as to encourage dialogue and analysis of the ways women of color are portrayed in the media.

Since 2006, BLACK GIRLS ROCK! has been dedicated to the healthy development of young women and girls. BLACK GIRLS ROCK! seeks to build the self-esteem and self-worth of young women of color by changing their outlook on life, broadening their horizons, and helping them to empower themselves. For the past four years, we have enjoyed the opportunity to enrich the lives of girls aged 12 to 17 years old through mentorship, arts education, cultural exploration and public service. At BLACK GIRLS ROCK!, young women are offered access to enrichment programs and opportunities that place special emphasis on personal development through the arts and cooperative learning.

Have the Lines between Stripper & Eye Candy Models in Men's Magazines been Erased?

With more and more strippers now being featured in men's magazines especially now as featured eye candy, we are forced to ask the question; "Are the lines between stripper & eye candy model erased?"  It seems the new trend for strippers to make their transition into the mainstream society is through men's magazines.  Long gone are the days of finding beautiful women who are actually just modeling or in videos.  Now 8 out of 10 models in men's magazines can be found in your local strip clubs or hosting most of the men's magazines parties in strip clubs.  Long gone are the days where KING magazine or Black Men's magazine would throw the big extravaganza events in high end venues with the creme de la creme of the industry attending and it was the hottest ticket in town.  Now, to find half of the eye candy models in men's magazines just find the most popular strip clubs in states like NY, Georgia & Florida. 

With this new trend of strippers being the new eye candy is the line between model and stripper blurred?  The prestige of being the featured model within a select few magazines use to hold weight.  Now, like most industries in this modern time, it is flooded with so many people (and mags) trying to do it, has the shine completely diminished from the profession of the urban model?  We will leave that answer for you.  For now, just some food for thought.

10 Eye Candy Models on Our Radar

Cassie Melinda

Amber Priddy

Elba Everlasting

Jeny Romero

Jhonni Blaze

Kami

Karina Lopez

Laeann Amos

Mary Balint

Sheneka Adams

These eye candy models are 10's on our radar and we here at Silhouette are eager to see their future successes in the upcoming year of 2012.  We know there is a limited shelf life for eye candy models.  So, who of these ten models will stand the test of time and further their career?  Is the next success of Kim Kardashian in this bunch?  We will make sure in our premiere issue to go in depth with these models and why they are specifically on our radar.