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photographer Adam Rindy

photographer Joshua Horne

I am truly honored to be ever featured as on one of the model on, Secrets of the Modeling World by Alan Loayza.

From a distance, on that cool day on Melrose, came a vision, strutting her stuff on the sidewalk, with her tall frame, blunt bangs, adorable face (even behind the chunky sunglasses), holding a NEXT book. Our amazing investigative skills hypothesized that the Leslie Fang, the woman we were about to randomly meet, was a model. Duh. We stopped her after one of her castings and so glad that we did. Leslie answered a few questions for us including some about her blog where you can peek into her modeling life and her self inspired fashion trends.

I remember from being a little girl in Taiwan, I was always fascinated by fashion and beauty. Having been approached at a early age of 13 by scouts but also coming from a traditional asian family. Education was above all else and I was required to finish my college degree than pursue my own area of interest. With that mindset, during the end of college, I got scouted again and that's how it all started.

I distinctly remember my first shoot, I thought to myself this is surreal and I am finally doing it. It felt like second nature and surprisingly very comfortable being on set and in front of the camera. Given the fact I've learned a lot of tips and tricks along the way. Like the saying, being pretty is one thing, but camera presence is another. As a child, I loved making my mom and my sister victims of my makeup and hair experiments. It was nice to finally have makeup and hair done on me.

I love fashion and modeling made me fall in love with fashion more. You should wear the clothes and not let the label wear you. I base my styling on my mood which varies from day to day. One day I can be wearing gothic chic and the next I am sporting the Lolita attire. I like making the unworkable work and create individualism. Of course, I do make sure the color match, pattern, or material will match in an off beat way.

Leslie has worked a few things including Paul Mitchell, Microsoft, Teen Vogue, and walked for the Art of Elysium charity.


****NOTES: In addition, I've graced the cat walk for Missoni, Heatherette, Jeremy Scott, Academy of Arts, and Valentine (informal) to mention a few. Up coming issues in magazine as well.

Models are ummmm cool. Well duh.

The beautiful and lovely Jodie Smith (from NEXT) and most humble at that too. I had the honor to room with her during my mini trip to San Francisco for the Academy of Art show. Be sure to check out her blog not to be miss. She got some mad style too...

shirt Alternative Apparel, vest Endovanera, tights EVEN9, boots Zara, hat Urban Outfitter, sunglasses H&M, boots Zara (Yes I known I wore them for the gazillion times.)

On top of the treat, the boys from the show were ever so sweet to show us around San Francisco. The picture of us above at the Lombardy road.


The day was finish off with some exquisite wine, chesse, and prosciutto courtesy of the boys at their sweet flat.


Also got to meet the awesome vintage treasure stylist, Tiffany.

Heather, the smart savvy beautiful who was reading an investment book. How often do you see that?! Both stunning girls also from NEXT.

jacket , scarf and sunglasses all from H&M, pants EVEN9, boots Zara

Statistic has shown 90% of models wear boots. LOL I do love my combat boots. Photo courtesy of Fraser.

Very Teen Vogue day at MILK

I apologized for the lack of post there been many changes that cause roots upheaval in my world. As you all can see I'm a model and recently made the change to NEXT. I'm not on the board yet waiting for new images.

Here are some new backstages images from Young Hollywood, Teen Vogue featuring D&G.

All the models with Jen, Genevieve Production giving us the quick run through and rehearsal before showtime!


Jenny, Dani, Sammy, and I all waiting patiently for hair or makeup. This usually ends up with the girls gossiping about nonsense.



The gossiping begans...


How colorful is the backstage minutes before the show...


Bianca and I giving our most modelish stare.



Alisa and I at the post party with complimentary champagne.


Alisa, moi, and Nina. Having some fun after a long day of walking in stilts.


Apparently, the whole cast of the new 90210 was there but I'm so horrible at recognizing celebrities. Kelly Osbourne was there DJ the party and many others I do not recognize. :X