- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: Gallery Books (Nov 10 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1439149909
- ISBN-13: 978-1439149904
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.2 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 408 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #263,999 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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AN EMPOWERING, NO-NONSENSE GUIDE TO LIVING THE MISS J WAY—FULLY AND FABULOUSLY!
HOW does a six-foot-four, Bronx-born black gay male become Queen of the Catwalk? In one word: attitude. Beloved by millions of fans for his outrageous wit and irrepressible flair, J. Alexander has primed hundreds of wannabe models on America’s Next Top Model and coached such supermodels as Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, and Kimora Lee with inspiring advice that applies far beyond the catwalk.
AS witheringly funny in print as he is in person, Miss J recounts a remarkable career in high fashion that began with creating couture knockoffs on his grandmother’s sewing machine. He reveals his secrets to succeeding at what you love most, shares life lessons and colorful (to say the least) anecdotes, provides a multitude of invaluable grooming and style tips, dishes on the celebrities he’s worked with so intimately, and offers a glimpse into the world of ANTM. Not everyone is born to be a supermodel, but every woman can acquire confidence, self-esteem, and the determination to realize her dreams. You’ve got to want it, work it, and walk it—and Miss J will show you how. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
About the Author
Born in the Bronx, J. Alexander (known also as Miss J) originally trained to become an accountant. But a chance encounter at sixteen—while dressed in drag—with the impressed President of Elite Model Management got him signed to the agency and off to walk runway for designer Jean Paul Gaultier. There he met fresh model Tyra Banks and began to give her walking lessons. Banks coined his title Queen of the Catwalk. His accidental career as a backstage runway coach took off—coaching such future supermodels as Naomi Campbell and Kimora Lee (Simmons)—and led him around the world casting and coaching models for countless top-name designers. Now J. Alexander is a television personality, well known for his work as the runway coach and a judge on America’s Next Top Model. He currently lives in Paris.
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Hilariously funny and witty!, Nov 14 2009
By Glenda Evans "Bibliofile" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Follow the Model: Miss J's Guide to Unleashing Presence, Poise, and Power (Hardcover)
When I started reading the first chapter I was laughing so hard it bought tears to my eyes. This book is funny. I love the little helpful hints at the bottom of the page. One of the hints that Alex gave me over 20 years ago that I live by today is, "Never go out the house unless you have on sunglasses and lipstick." A look that is always chic, even when don't have time to put on makeup. I'm sure people will have assumptions about Alex, but if you read the book you will see that he is a wonderful person and friend. Review all the acknowledgements in the back of the book. This book is too short (memo to editors). I read it in a few hours. I would call my friends and read passages out of the book to them and we would all laugh together.Follow the Model: Miss J's Guide to Unleashing Presence, Poise, and Power
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A Night Out for Drinks, Mar 24 2010
By S. Taylor "One purchase away from world domin... - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Follow the Model: Miss J's Guide to Unleashing Presence, Poise, and Power (Hardcover)
This book is similar to a night out drinking with the author: you get general pleasantries and basic family info and how-do-you-do's; but after several drinks, you get some of the secrets about Miss J that you wouldn't have known otherwise. But nothing earth-shattering. There are no nasty little insider scoops (that I was secretly hoping for). He might hint about nasty insider scoops, but Miss J is a lady and never goes so far as to reveal them.In all, it is an enjoyable book. The author's intelligence, savvy business sense, and unique personality are evident. But the book leaves you with the feeling that it only scratches the surface.
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Doesn't really have the tips you think it might, May 25 2010
By Tamar Fleishman - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Follow the Model: Miss J's Guide to Unleashing Presence, Poise, and Power (Hardcover)
I thought there'd be really great fashion advice, very detailed walking tips, tips on photographing well, etc. It was mostly autobiography in huge, huge font and empty space.
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