MODEL OF THE YEAR 2010 ~ CARILYNN OHARE

Carilynn won Calendar Model of the Year 2010 with her incredible style and beauty. Right down to the final day Carilynn styled herself simply perfect. It as obvious she put alot of thought into what she wore right down to the very last detail.
She's a new up and coming model to SL but you can bet it won't be long before she's a Top SL model! She's the one to watch in 2010, and we are very proud to give her this title and we wish her all the best in the coming year, Congradulations!!!

Here is Carilynn in her own words......

I am still pinching myself! It is indeed an honor to have been chosen the winner of the 2010 SL Calendar Model Competition and to be the Model of the Year. My deepest and sincerest thank you goes out to Brandi, Kimber, and the other judges who have given me this incredible opportunity. I will do my best to uphold and maintain the high standards of this organization. Let me tell you a bit about myself. My modeling career in SL began in October 2009. I graduated from the SuperElite Fashion Agency and then immediately enrolled in classes at the Mimmi Boa Modeling Academy. I have completed and graduated from the Mimmi Boa Modeling Academy and am now enrolled and about to begin classes with the Miss Virtual World Academy. I am a Model with Infinite FOCUS and with a new agency, Palm Beach. I also work as a Store Model for Champagne! Sparkling Fashions, I am a Model for The Glamorous Photography Studio, and I have appeared on the runways of the House of Beningborough (as a Prefinalist for three weeks in the Face of Beningborough contest) and JCNY ( as a Showcase Model).

The 2010 SL Calendar Model competition was something I really wanted to enter because I wanted an opportunity to show my styling skills. I love being able to choose an outfit and create a special "look." And this competition gave me that opportunity. From the beginning, I was impressed with the professionalism with which all of the Prefinalists were treated. Brandi and Kimber made all of us feel welcome and were always available to answer questions, show us the runway, and show us our walk for the finals.

The 25 Semi-Finalists were asked to create a "Winter Wonderland" look. It could be formal or casual. When I came to the stage that first time to pose for the judges, I was astounded at all of the wonderful looks that had been created by the models, and I realized this was going to be a very tough competition. Many of the models on the stage were seasoned and several, like myself, were relatively new. I remember thinking that the judges definitely had their work cut out for them! And then 25 Semi-Finalists were narrowed down to 8 Finalists, and I was still in it! That was a very exciting moment for me. The other 7 Finalists (Katherine Comet, Kathy Nikolaidis, Lee23 Nitely, Lileaka Magic, Naiya Kazyanenko, Serene Faith, Skylei Caproni) and myself were eager to show the judges our styling abilities! We were given the task of choosing and styling (1) a flambouyant, outrageous look (it could be fantasy, goth, or anything that we would love to wear but usually would not have an opportunity to wear) and (2) a gown/tuxedo that we would wear to a ball. I chose an outfit from Violator for a fantasy look, along with jewelry from Gems & Kisses, and some really crazy and fun hair from Digit Darkes. I had a lot of fun putting it together, changed my mind once or twice, and then finally went back to my first choice from Violator. I chose a magnificent gown from Tres Beau for my second look and added a stunningly detailed hat with a veil from !Terra D'ombrA and a clutch evening bag designed by London Dailey (both of which perfectly matched the gown), along with some simple diamond jewelry from Nonna Hedges to complete the look. Again, I changed my mind at least twice and tried different gowns, but ultimately stuck with Tres Beau (how can you ever go wrong with Tres Beau?).

The day of the final competition I think everyone was nervous! We all came to practice on the runway and then before we knew it the competition began and we were posing individually for the judges. All of us looked so amazing; the individual outfits were varied and well thought out. After both rounds of posing for the judges, they made their decision. Katherine Comet and Lee23 Nitely were announced as the runners-up and February calendar models (they were and are both amazing stylists). And then they announced that I had won the competition. You should have seen me! I jumped up from my computer and started screaming and dancing around the room. I was so happy! Everyone had done such a fantastic job and I know it was difficult for the judges.

I have made many friends during this entire process, and I know we will all continue to learn, grow, and compete with each other. The other 7 finalists in this competition really brought it and I share this award with each one of them. Thank you for your comaradarie and for your support. It means more than I can say.

And to anyone reading this who is thinking about entering this competition, I say just do it! I would encourage new models in particular to join our group and enter the contests. You will learn a tremendous amount -- you will learn from the more seasoned models that enter the contests, and you will make long-lasting friendships. I had so much fun and you will too. Please do not hesitate to IM me or drop me a note with any questions you might have. I look forward to meeting you all and seeing you on stage this year!

Again, I want to thank Brandi Beleza and Kimber Kassner for their hard work and dedication to this group. It is a privilege and an honor to work with both of you.

Carilynn OHare