MJ: Diary of a Fashion Week Model, Fall 2012

MJ: Diary of a Fashion Week Model, Fall 2012

Runway / News
February 20, 2012

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From castings to runway shows, MJ from Wilhelmina returns to give us a daily backstage look at fashion month through a model's eyes.

All fashion month long, MJ from Wilhelmina will be giving us an exclusive insider's look at at the top Fall 2012 designer shows from a model's vantage point as she navigates her third international fashion season. 

 
  • New York Fashion Week

    Street style pic taken by Damien Bao after Rodarte, he gave me a rose for Valentine's Day ;)

    New York Fashion Week
  • Backstage at Rodarte

    Backstage at Rodarte
  • Fun backstage at Rodarte

    Fun backstage at Rodarte
  • Backstage at Rodarte

    Backstage at Rodarte
  • This is Kate Mulleavy's birthday cake

    Backstage at Rodarte.

    This is Kate Mulleavy's birthday cake
  • Backstage at Rodarte

    Backstage at Rodarte
  • Backstage beauty at Rodarte

    I love the hair and makeup — I think it looks like I have been swept up into a dust storm in the outback!

    Backstage beauty at Rodarte
  • Beauty look at Rodarte

    Beauty look at Rodarte
  • Rodarte

    Rodarte
  • Rodarte

    Rodarte
  • Rodarte

    Rodarte
  • At Rodarte after-party

    At Rodarte after-party
  • Me and Greg at Rodarte after-party

    Me and Greg at Rodarte after-party
  • Rodarte on style.com (that's me!)

    Rodarte on style.com (that's me!)
  • Tracy Reese hair

    I loved how they twisted the ponytail in on itself.

    Tracy Reese hair
  • Tracy Reese

    Tracy Reese
  • Tracy Reese

    Tracy Reese
  • Bibu Muhapatra

    Bibu Muhapatra
  • My look for Bibu Muhapatra

    My look for Bibu Muhapatra
  • That's me!

    That's me!
  • Street style after Band of Outsiders

    by Facehunter

    Street style after Band of Outsiders
  • At a casting in Soho

    At a casting in Soho
  • Street style photographer after Tracy Reese

    Street style photographer after Tracy Reese
  • Lining up for Whitney Eve

    Lining up for Whitney Eve
  • I thought this lady looked so cute in her red hat and fur coat

    I thought this lady looked so cute in her red hat and fur coat
  • Jeremy Scott crystal covered nails!

    Jeremy Scott crystal covered nails!
  • Backstage after Jeremy Scott

    Crazy hair and makeup and I love my new Jeremy Scott back this season!

    Backstage after Jeremy Scott
  • My look for Jeremy Scott

    My look for Jeremy Scott
  • Saturday, February 11

    Cloudy sky, bring on the snow!

    Saturday, February 11
  • Hair and makeup at Band of Outsiders

    Hair and makeup at Band of Outsiders
  • Backstage at Band of Outsiders

    Backstage at Band of Outsiders
  • Hair and makeup at Band of Outsiders, love the blood lip...

    Hair and makeup at Band of Outsiders, love the blood lip...
  • Grace Coddington and I backstage at Band of Outsiders!

    Love her! Xx

    Grace Coddington and I backstage at Band of Outsiders!
  • Tavi Gevinson

    Love this little girl, only 15 and accomplished so much.

    Tavi Gevinson
  • Mark Hitt and me backstage Polaroid

    Mark Hitt and me backstage Polaroid
  • My look for Band of Outsiders

    My look for Band of Outsiders
  • Yummy frozen yogurt! Must stop for a snack along the way.

    Yummy frozen yogurt! Must stop for a snack along the way.
  • Concept Korea

    Concept Korea
  • Friday, February 10

    Nikki Reed and I backstage at Charlotte Ronson. Love!

    Friday, February 10
  • Hair and makeup at Charlotte Ronson

    Hair and makeup at Charlotte Ronson
  • My look for Charlotte Ronson

    My look for Charlotte Ronson
  • Charlotte Ronson

    Charlotte Ronson
  • Waiting at a casting. Bored out of my mind.

    Waiting at a casting. Bored out of my mind.
  • Love all the patterns and colors I'm wearing today!

    Love all the patterns and colors I'm wearing today!
  • Thursday, February 9

    On the way to some castings during the day with my sister Jess. A bit tired, so Jess is acting as my pillow.

    Thursday, February 9
  • Fall 2012 sign at Lincoln Center

    Fall 2012 sign at Lincoln Center
  • Early start this morning at the Nicholas K show!

    Early start this morning at the Nicholas K show!
  • My look for Nicholas K, love the hat!

    My look for Nicholas K, love the hat!
  • Model board

    Model board
  • Love my new grey wig

    Love my new grey wig
  • Model board

    Model board
  • Getting ready

    Getting ready
  • Hair and makeup for Nicholas K

    Hair and makeup for Nicholas K
  • Nicola, one of my model friends, and I hanging backstage

    Nicola, one of my model friends, and I hanging backstage
  • All dressed for the show

    All dressed for the show
  • Nicholas K

    Nicholas K
  • Found this cat outside the show...

    he was so cute and was dancing around for us!

    Found this cat outside the show...
  • Hair and makeup for the Kimberly Ovitz show

    Hair and makeup for the Kimberly Ovitz show
  • My hair stylist at Kimberly Ovitz

    My hair stylist at Kimberly Ovitz
  • Kimberly Ovitz

    Kimberly Ovitz
  • Kimberly Ovitz 2

    Kimberly Ovitz 2
  • Five Australians and a Kiwi backstage at Libertine. FUN!

    Five Australians and a Kiwi backstage at Libertine. FUN!
  • Brigette, my Mother agent all the way from Adelaide Finesse Models Australia

    Brigette, my Mother agent all the way from Adelaide Finesse Models Australia
  • Brig and me backstage

    Brig and me backstage
  • Fun backstage at Libertine

    Fun backstage at Libertine
  • Caitlin Lomax backstage at Libertine

    Photo taken by Sonny.

    Caitlin Lomax backstage at Libertine
  • My look at Libertine

    My look at Libertine
  • Libertine

    image: IMAXtree

    Libertine
  • Rehearsals at Concept Korea show

    Rehearsals at Concept Korea show
  • Cannot leave this mark on the ground ;(

    Stay here MJ! Haha

    Cannot leave this mark on the ground ;(
  • Wednesday, February 8

     

    Started my day with a 6 AM call time, so out of bed at 5.30 and running to Pier 59 as quick as possible! The Stevan Alan show was great, his range is so cool very casual and versatile!
     
    After the show, off to around 6 castings and a couple fittings for some exciting shows. Was extra cold today and we had a snow shower this afternoon which was great because my brother and sisters are here for the first time and have never seen snow before.
     

    Wednesday, February 8
  • Hair and makeup at Stevan Alan

    Hair and makeup at Stevan Alan
  • Nutella

    Lovely healthy granola and fruit for breakfast and then they just had to put a jar of Nutella there ;( haha.

    Nutella
  • Another dog I met at a casting haha I feel like they are following me!

    Another dog I met at a casting haha I feel like they are following me!
  • My look for Stevan Alan FW12

    My look for Stevan Alan FW12
  • Tuesday, February 7

    I am now on my 8th day of full on NYFW castings, and it has been totally crazy!!! A little bit exhausting but very exciting! This being my third FW season it has all become very familiar to me and I can find my way around the city much easier. Also, the weather here in New York has been great! Much milder than last winter with no snow to navigate, much to say it is still quite chilly compared to the Aussie summer!

     
    Today I have had 12 castings and 2 fittings which was pretty hectic, but we managed to get all but one of the castings done which I can pick up tomorrow.
     
    My brother, sisters and I at a casting. They have traveled over to NY with us this time. ;)
     

    Tuesday, February 7
  • Down the metro off to another casting!!

    Down the metro off to another casting!!
  • Cute pup at my fitting tonight

    Cute pup at my fitting tonight
  • My NYFW show card

    My NYFW show card
  • My NYFW show card

    My NYFW show card
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  • New York Fashion Week

    Street style pic taken by Damien Bao after Rodarte, he gave me a rose for Valentine's Day ;)

    New York Fashion Week
  • Backstage at Rodarte

    Backstage at Rodarte
  • Fun backstage at Rodarte

    Fun backstage at Rodarte
  • Backstage at Rodarte

    Backstage at Rodarte
  • This is Kate Mulleavy's birthday cake

    Backstage at Rodarte.

    This is Kate Mulleavy's birthday cake
  • Backstage at Rodarte

    Backstage at Rodarte
  • Backstage beauty at Rodarte

    I love the hair and makeup — I think it looks like I have been swept up into a dust storm in the outback!

    Backstage beauty at Rodarte
  • Beauty look at Rodarte

    Beauty look at Rodarte
  • Rodarte

    Rodarte
  • Rodarte

    Rodarte
  • Rodarte

    Rodarte
  • At Rodarte after-party

    At Rodarte after-party
  • Me and Greg at Rodarte after-party

    Me and Greg at Rodarte after-party
  • Rodarte on style.com (that's me!)

    Rodarte on style.com (that's me!)
  • Tracy Reese hair

    I loved how they twisted the ponytail in on itself.

    Tracy Reese hair
  • Tracy Reese

    Tracy Reese
  • Tracy Reese

    Tracy Reese
  • Bibu Muhapatra

    Bibu Muhapatra
  • My look for Bibu Muhapatra

    My look for Bibu Muhapatra
  • That's me!

    That's me!
  • Street style after Band of Outsiders

    by Facehunter

    Street style after Band of Outsiders
  • At a casting in Soho

    At a casting in Soho
  • Street style photographer after Tracy Reese

    Street style photographer after Tracy Reese
  • Lining up for Whitney Eve

    Lining up for Whitney Eve
  • I thought this lady looked so cute in her red hat and fur coat

    I thought this lady looked so cute in her red hat and fur coat
  • Jeremy Scott crystal covered nails!

    Jeremy Scott crystal covered nails!
  • Backstage after Jeremy Scott

    Crazy hair and makeup and I love my new Jeremy Scott back this season!

    Backstage after Jeremy Scott
  • My look for Jeremy Scott

    My look for Jeremy Scott
  • Saturday, February 11

    Cloudy sky, bring on the snow!

    Saturday, February 11
  • Hair and makeup at Band of Outsiders

    Hair and makeup at Band of Outsiders
  • Backstage at Band of Outsiders

    Backstage at Band of Outsiders
  • Hair and makeup at Band of Outsiders, love the blood lip...

    Hair and makeup at Band of Outsiders, love the blood lip...
  • Grace Coddington and I backstage at Band of Outsiders!

    Love her! Xx

    Grace Coddington and I backstage at Band of Outsiders!
  • Tavi Gevinson

    Love this little girl, only 15 and accomplished so much.

    Tavi Gevinson
  • Mark Hitt and me backstage Polaroid

    Mark Hitt and me backstage Polaroid
  • My look for Band of Outsiders

    My look for Band of Outsiders
  • Yummy frozen yogurt! Must stop for a snack along the way.

    Yummy frozen yogurt! Must stop for a snack along the way.
  • Concept Korea

    Concept Korea
  • Friday, February 10

    Nikki Reed and I backstage at Charlotte Ronson. Love!

    Friday, February 10
  • Hair and makeup at Charlotte Ronson

    Hair and makeup at Charlotte Ronson
  • My look for Charlotte Ronson

    My look for Charlotte Ronson
  • Charlotte Ronson

    Charlotte Ronson
  • Waiting at a casting. Bored out of my mind.

    Waiting at a casting. Bored out of my mind.
  • Love all the patterns and colors I'm wearing today!

    Love all the patterns and colors I'm wearing today!
  • Thursday, February 9

    On the way to some castings during the day with my sister Jess. A bit tired, so Jess is acting as my pillow.

    Thursday, February 9
  • Fall 2012 sign at Lincoln Center

    Fall 2012 sign at Lincoln Center
  • Early start this morning at the Nicholas K show!

    Early start this morning at the Nicholas K show!
  • My look for Nicholas K, love the hat!

    My look for Nicholas K, love the hat!
  • Model board

    Model board
  • Love my new grey wig

    Love my new grey wig
  • Model board

    Model board
  • Getting ready

    Getting ready
  • Hair and makeup for Nicholas K

    Hair and makeup for Nicholas K
  • Nicola, one of my model friends, and I hanging backstage

    Nicola, one of my model friends, and I hanging backstage
  • All dressed for the show

    All dressed for the show
  • Nicholas K

    Nicholas K
  • Found this cat outside the show...

    he was so cute and was dancing around for us!

    Found this cat outside the show...
  • Hair and makeup for the Kimberly Ovitz show

    Hair and makeup for the Kimberly Ovitz show
  • My hair stylist at Kimberly Ovitz

    My hair stylist at Kimberly Ovitz
  • Kimberly Ovitz

    Kimberly Ovitz
  • Kimberly Ovitz 2

    Kimberly Ovitz 2
  • Five Australians and a Kiwi backstage at Libertine. FUN!

    Five Australians and a Kiwi backstage at Libertine. FUN!
  • Brigette, my Mother agent all the way from Adelaide Finesse Models Australia

    Brigette, my Mother agent all the way from Adelaide Finesse Models Australia
  • Brig and me backstage

    Brig and me backstage
  • Fun backstage at Libertine

    Fun backstage at Libertine
  • Caitlin Lomax backstage at Libertine

    Photo taken by Sonny.

    Caitlin Lomax backstage at Libertine
  • My look at Libertine

    My look at Libertine
  • Libertine

    image: IMAXtree

    Libertine
  • Rehearsals at Concept Korea show

    Rehearsals at Concept Korea show
  • Cannot leave this mark on the ground ;(

    Stay here MJ! Haha

    Cannot leave this mark on the ground ;(
  • Wednesday, February 8

     

    Started my day with a 6 AM call time, so out of bed at 5.30 and running to Pier 59 as quick as possible! The Stevan Alan show was great, his range is so cool very casual and versatile!
     
    After the show, off to around 6 castings and a couple fittings for some exciting shows. Was extra cold today and we had a snow shower this afternoon which was great because my brother and sisters are here for the first time and have never seen snow before.
     

    Wednesday, February 8
  • Hair and makeup at Stevan Alan

    Hair and makeup at Stevan Alan
  • Nutella

    Lovely healthy granola and fruit for breakfast and then they just had to put a jar of Nutella there ;( haha.

    Nutella
  • Another dog I met at a casting haha I feel like they are following me!

    Another dog I met at a casting haha I feel like they are following me!
  • My look for Stevan Alan FW12

    My look for Stevan Alan FW12
  • Tuesday, February 7

    I am now on my 8th day of full on NYFW castings, and it has been totally crazy!!! A little bit exhausting but very exciting! This being my third FW season it has all become very familiar to me and I can find my way around the city much easier. Also, the weather here in New York has been great! Much milder than last winter with no snow to navigate, much to say it is still quite chilly compared to the Aussie summer!

     
    Today I have had 12 castings and 2 fittings which was pretty hectic, but we managed to get all but one of the castings done which I can pick up tomorrow.
     
    My brother, sisters and I at a casting. They have traveled over to NY with us this time. ;)
     

    Tuesday, February 7
  • Down the metro off to another casting!!

    Down the metro off to another casting!!
  • Cute pup at my fitting tonight

    Cute pup at my fitting tonight
  • My NYFW show card

    My NYFW show card
  • My NYFW show card

    My NYFW show card
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  • New York Fashion Week

    Street style pic taken by Damien Bao after Rodarte, he gave me a rose for Valentine's Day ;)

    New York Fashion Week
  • Backstage at Rodarte

    Backstage at Rodarte
  • Fun backstage at Rodarte

    Fun backstage at Rodarte
  • Backstage at Rodarte

    Backstage at Rodarte
  • This is Kate Mulleavy's birthday cake

    Backstage at Rodarte.

    This is Kate Mulleavy's birthday cake
  • Backstage at Rodarte

    Backstage at Rodarte
  • Backstage beauty at Rodarte

    I love the hair and makeup — I think it looks like I have been swept up into a dust storm in the outback!

    Backstage beauty at Rodarte
  • Beauty look at Rodarte

    Beauty look at Rodarte
  • Rodarte

    Rodarte
  • Rodarte

    Rodarte
  • Rodarte

    Rodarte
  • At Rodarte after-party

    At Rodarte after-party
  • Me and Greg at Rodarte after-party

    Me and Greg at Rodarte after-party
  • Rodarte on style.com (that's me!)

    Rodarte on style.com (that's me!)
  • Tracy Reese hair

    I loved how they twisted the ponytail in on itself.

    Tracy Reese hair
  • Tracy Reese

    Tracy Reese
  • Tracy Reese

    Tracy Reese
  • Bibu Muhapatra

    Bibu Muhapatra
  • My look for Bibu Muhapatra

    My look for Bibu Muhapatra
  • That's me!

    That's me!
  • Street style after Band of Outsiders

    by Facehunter

    Street style after Band of Outsiders
  • At a casting in Soho

    At a casting in Soho
  • Street style photographer after Tracy Reese

    Street style photographer after Tracy Reese
  • Lining up for Whitney Eve

    Lining up for Whitney Eve
  • I thought this lady looked so cute in her red hat and fur coat

    I thought this lady looked so cute in her red hat and fur coat
  • Jeremy Scott crystal covered nails!

    Jeremy Scott crystal covered nails!
  • Backstage after Jeremy Scott

    Crazy hair and makeup and I love my new Jeremy Scott back this season!

    Backstage after Jeremy Scott
  • My look for Jeremy Scott

    My look for Jeremy Scott
  • Saturday, February 11

    Cloudy sky, bring on the snow!

    Saturday, February 11
  • Hair and makeup at Band of Outsiders

    Hair and makeup at Band of Outsiders
  • Backstage at Band of Outsiders

    Backstage at Band of Outsiders
  • Hair and makeup at Band of Outsiders, love the blood lip...

    Hair and makeup at Band of Outsiders, love the blood lip...
  • Grace Coddington and I backstage at Band of Outsiders!

    Love her! Xx

    Grace Coddington and I backstage at Band of Outsiders!
  • Tavi Gevinson

    Love this little girl, only 15 and accomplished so much.

    Tavi Gevinson
  • Mark Hitt and me backstage Polaroid

    Mark Hitt and me backstage Polaroid
  • My look for Band of Outsiders

    My look for Band of Outsiders
  • Yummy frozen yogurt! Must stop for a snack along the way.

    Yummy frozen yogurt! Must stop for a snack along the way.
  • Concept Korea

    Concept Korea
  • Friday, February 10

    Nikki Reed and I backstage at Charlotte Ronson. Love!

    Friday, February 10
  • Hair and makeup at Charlotte Ronson

    Hair and makeup at Charlotte Ronson
  • My look for Charlotte Ronson

    My look for Charlotte Ronson
  • Charlotte Ronson

    Charlotte Ronson
  • Waiting at a casting. Bored out of my mind.

    Waiting at a casting. Bored out of my mind.
  • Love all the patterns and colors I'm wearing today!

    Love all the patterns and colors I'm wearing today!
  • Thursday, February 9

    On the way to some castings during the day with my sister Jess. A bit tired, so Jess is acting as my pillow.

    Thursday, February 9
  • Fall 2012 sign at Lincoln Center

    Fall 2012 sign at Lincoln Center
  • Early start this morning at the Nicholas K show!

    Early start this morning at the Nicholas K show!
  • My look for Nicholas K, love the hat!

    My look for Nicholas K, love the hat!
  • Model board

    Model board
  • Love my new grey wig

    Love my new grey wig
  • Model board

    Model board
  • Getting ready

    Getting ready
  • Hair and makeup for Nicholas K

    Hair and makeup for Nicholas K
  • Nicola, one of my model friends, and I hanging backstage

    Nicola, one of my model friends, and I hanging backstage
  • All dressed for the show

    All dressed for the show
  • Nicholas K

    Nicholas K
  • Found this cat outside the show...

    he was so cute and was dancing around for us!

    Found this cat outside the show...
  • Hair and makeup for the Kimberly Ovitz show

    Hair and makeup for the Kimberly Ovitz show
  • My hair stylist at Kimberly Ovitz

    My hair stylist at Kimberly Ovitz
  • Kimberly Ovitz

    Kimberly Ovitz
  • Kimberly Ovitz 2

    Kimberly Ovitz 2
  • Five Australians and a Kiwi backstage at Libertine. FUN!

    Five Australians and a Kiwi backstage at Libertine. FUN!
  • Brigette, my Mother agent all the way from Adelaide Finesse Models Australia

    Brigette, my Mother agent all the way from Adelaide Finesse Models Australia
  • Brig and me backstage

    Brig and me backstage
  • Fun backstage at Libertine

    Fun backstage at Libertine
  • Caitlin Lomax backstage at Libertine

    Photo taken by Sonny.

    Caitlin Lomax backstage at Libertine
  • My look at Libertine

    My look at Libertine
  • Libertine

    image: IMAXtree

    Libertine
  • Rehearsals at Concept Korea show

    Rehearsals at Concept Korea show
  • Cannot leave this mark on the ground ;(

    Stay here MJ! Haha

    Cannot leave this mark on the ground ;(
  • Wednesday, February 8

     

    Started my day with a 6 AM call time, so out of bed at 5.30 and running to Pier 59 as quick as possible! The Stevan Alan show was great, his range is so cool very casual and versatile!
     
    After the show, off to around 6 castings and a couple fittings for some exciting shows. Was extra cold today and we had a snow shower this afternoon which was great because my brother and sisters are here for the first time and have never seen snow before.
     

    Wednesday, February 8
  • Hair and makeup at Stevan Alan

    Hair and makeup at Stevan Alan
  • Nutella

    Lovely healthy granola and fruit for breakfast and then they just had to put a jar of Nutella there ;( haha.

    Nutella
  • Another dog I met at a casting haha I feel like they are following me!

    Another dog I met at a casting haha I feel like they are following me!
  • My look for Stevan Alan FW12

    My look for Stevan Alan FW12
  • Tuesday, February 7

    I am now on my 8th day of full on NYFW castings, and it has been totally crazy!!! A little bit exhausting but very exciting! This being my third FW season it has all become very familiar to me and I can find my way around the city much easier. Also, the weather here in New York has been great! Much milder than last winter with no snow to navigate, much to say it is still quite chilly compared to the Aussie summer!

     
    Today I have had 12 castings and 2 fittings which was pretty hectic, but we managed to get all but one of the castings done which I can pick up tomorrow.
     
    My brother, sisters and I at a casting. They have traveled over to NY with us this time. ;)
     

    Tuesday, February 7
  • Down the metro off to another casting!!

    Down the metro off to another casting!!
  • Cute pup at my fitting tonight

    Cute pup at my fitting tonight
  • My NYFW show card

    My NYFW show card
  • My NYFW show card

    My NYFW show card
MJ

Name: MJ

Age: 17

Hometown: Alice Springs (Australia)

Known for: Eyes, lips

If I weren’t modeling; I would travel the world studying different cultures and languages

3 things I can’t live without: My family, my Rag & Bone jeans, my iPhone

I most want to meet: Kate Moss

My secret talent: Water sports, horseback riding

My dream modeling job: Burberry campaign

On my iPod: The Kooks, Adele 21, Lady Gaga, Michael Buble, Panic at the Disco

On my nightstand: My travel diary, Polaroid camera, a lavender and patchouli candle

In my handbag: Blister bandages, Cliff energy bars, makeup remover pads, lip gloss, sunscreen, iPhone, and a tennis ball

Follow MJ on Twitter @MJ_696

Want more? Be sure to check out MJ's Spring 2012 fashion diary.

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