Five minutes with... Nicole Abbott

Nicole Abbott is currently in her second year at the
University of Dundee studying child nursing. However,
acting and fashion have interested her from an early age
and are still her passions. Approximately five years ago whilst
acting she was asked if she'd ever considered being a model.
At that stage in her career Nicole was quite shy in front of the
camera even though she was confident on stage.

But she sought some advice and decided to give it a go.
Her first shoot was in London so she took her Gran along
for moral support. It went well, and she discovered a newfound
passion that grew stronger and stronger every day. Now Nicole
models throughout Europe as well as in Vancouver. We caught up
with Nicole to hear more about what she's up to...

What are you currently up to? Are there any exciting projects ongoing?

My current dream is to be a successful model worldwide. I have formed a plan that at the moment involves getting my name out there with people at all levels in the industry throughout Europe. The next couple of months on my calendar involve a lot of travelling to begin my quest. As a petite model myself I have found it challenging when competing for work with taller models that the fashion industry tend to prefer. This has made me even more determined to succeed and I happily compete against taller models as I believe that everyone should be given the same chance. People in the fashion industry say that they use tall models to create a fantasy and an illusion but they forget that the average woman is 5’4". In my career I have met numerous petite models and members of the public who share the same vision as myself. This inspired me to found Perfectly Petite, a group for petite models who share a similar vision to myself. I aim to promote petite modelling through local events such as fashion shows.

Who or what inspires you?

I am particularly motivated by models of a similar height who have made great progress in the fashion industry. These models have managed to succeed whilst combating the various barriers that petite models come up against in the fashion industry. This drives me into putting in as much effort as possible. Hopefully one day I may enjoy some success similar to what they have had.

What's your best project/work to date?

To this date I have made several great achievements that I am most proud of. For my Miss Earth 2010 campaign I promoted environmental issues and recycling throughout my local community. I put a lot of planning and effort into this project. I produced a magazine documenting everything that I had carried out in my local community. I have worked with a number of industry professionals in order to create my current portfolio. I am most proud of what I have achieved from all of the photoshoots and planning. I am most grateful to everyone involved in giving me a portfolio of such a high standard.

Anything new going on? Or in the pipeline?

At this moment in time I am focusing on broadening my horizons in my modelling career. I am trying to make a contact base throughout Europe with my main focus being on working in England at the moment. However, I am always happy to shoot back home in Scotland. I am currently planning to do a calendar for 2012 along with other models from Perfectly Petite. I hope to arrange for the calendar to arrange funds for charity. I am also planning on doing a fashion show at some point in the future.

When you're not working, what do you like to do?

When I am not at university or doing photoshoots I spend a lot of time networking, contacting people in the industry, searching for ideas, developing my ideas and planning photoshoots. It can often be a lengthy process but when I receive the images it is more than worth the amount of time input beforehand. I also enjoy to take some time out as and when I can. I believe in keeping fit and eating healthily. I regularly visit the gym to stay in a good shape. I enjoy travelling (although this often involves a photoshoot) and exploring new places. I also enjoy spending time with my boyfriend, chinchilla and rabbit.

Finally, what tips or advice could you give to other creatives, just starting out?

Don't give up or change for anyone, stay true to yourself and fight for what you believe in. It may be tough but if you stay focussed in the end it will pay off.

Perfectly Petite Is Looking for more Petite Models to join us

What we are looking for - We are looking for Petite Models (Models under 5ft7). Models must be as passsionate as we are about Perfectly Petite and willing to help out at events and promoting the group, for this reason we are looking for models who are commited and reliable.

How to join - You can join the group by clicking on this link facebook group
Reglular updates are posted on the facebook page such as castings/events/ requests for models and much more. You dont need to be a model to join. We are always looking for photographers/make up artists and anyone who supports what we are trying to achieve.

We look forward to welcoming you to the group. x

Perfectly petite founder

Hello and welcome to Perfectly Petite .
I am Nicole Abbott, a Professional Scottish model with over four years of experience and I am agency represented in Brighton, Bristol, Liverpool and Worcester. I have been sucessful enough to have the opportunity to work in Europe and Vancouver.

As a petite model myself I have found it most challenging when competing for work with models that the fashion industry tend to prefer (tall models). This has made me even more determined to succeed and happily compete against taller models as I believe that everyone should be given the same chance as each other. A petite model in my opinion can do just as good a job as any other model. Everyone is entitled to fashion therefore everyone should have an opportunity to promote it and to express themselves through it. We live in a society where we are expected to treat everyone the same, lots of other industries are changing and removing barriers therefore why can't the fashion industry do the same.

Through a lot of other models contacting me with the same problems regarding height I was determind to make a change and became the founder of Perfectly Petite. If you share similar views to everyone else on here please feel free to join.

Yours,
Nicole Abbott

Welcome to the official perfectly petite blog

Welcome to Perfectly Petite.

We are a support group for petite models and we believe that 'It is time to break the mould' We believe in more modelling opportunities for shorter models and we are hoping to break through the height restrictions barrier that agencies and the fashion industry put up.

Come check us out on our facebook page

Sunday, 7 August 2011

Sublime Rush Digital Magazine Interview - Nicole Abbott & Perfectly Petite

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