Barbizon Blog

Barbizon of Raleigh grad, Jill Wagner, hosts the second season of the ABC hit “Wipeout.”  Jill also starred in the movie Splinter and is the Mercury girl.  Check out Jill on the ABC website .

Pageants are in the business of making dreams come true…even if it’s for a short period of time. Some girls enter for the scholarship money or other prizes. Some enter with the hopes of launching a career in modeling or entertainment. Others do it for the title alone, to advance their platform, or simply for the opportunity to grow. Whatever your reasons, remember that you don’t have to actually win to achieve your goal. So, don’t just enter to win. Do it for the learning experience and the chance to meet new people. Life in general is filled with “wins’ and “losses.” Take each one in stride.

Pageants can typically have 5 elements of competitions:

1. Interview
2. Swimsuit
3. Talent
4. Evening Gown
5. Final Question

Many Barbizon grads have achieved their dreams in the pageant world. You can see more on our Success Stories page.

Looking for a good movie? 17 Again is in wide release and getting lots of laughs…and Barbizon of Michigan grad Mario Cassem has a supporting role as Samir! The film stars Zac Efron as a man who wakes up one day, is seventeen again and has the chance to rewrite his life. Mario is signed with Martin Weiss Management, Daniel Hoff Agency and Diverse Talent Agency. Mario has appeared in My Own Worst Enemy, Mind of Mencia, Finding Bliss and The Timer Game. He will play a lead role in Stacy’s Mom.

Now that the summer months are vastly approaching, you’ll need to start thinking about getting a pair of sunglasses to protect your precious peepers. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect sunglasses for your face shape:

If your face is HEART-SHAPED, opt for thinner frames that won’t overpower your chin.

If your face is LONG, choose oversized square frames for balance.

If your face is ROUND, opt for rectangular styles that will minimize curves and give you a more angular look.

If your face is SQUARE, opt for rounder, curvy styles that will help soften your jaw line.

If your face is OVAL, you are one of the lucky ones because you can wear any style!

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