"I didn't always want to be a model! It was my sister who was always pushing me to try - and I'm glad she did - because now that I'm into it, I ... more
"I didn't always want to be a model! It was my sister who was always pushing me to try - and I'm glad she did - because now that I'm into it, I couldn't imagine doing anything else."
What's the best part about your job?
"I love being involved in such a creative industry - especially in Chicago. There's just so much talent. Many people don't get that runway shows are really like creating art. It's not just about the designer. It's also about the lighting, makeup, hair, set design, the art director...It really is quite a beautiful and creative process. I just love to see it all come together."
Noelle is wearing an Urban Outfitters top, Forever 21 skirt, and Nine West shoes.
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We'll admit it, we're modelizers. Whether we're looking at Kate hitting the London streets or Carolyn being poreless in a glossy, we've been taping our favorite supers to our walls since junior high. Closer to home, our local pin-up girls have us crushing hard. Oh, the beautiful life. Seriously, though, we can't help but wonder what it would be like to walk a day in a model's stilettos. Well, ponder no more, friends.
We tapped Ford model Noelle Lynch to bring us in tow during the hours leading up to a high-energy runway show in Millennium Park (the official kickoff to Fashion Focus Chicago) and go way behind the scenes. From walk-throughs down the catwalk to a three-hour hair-and-makeup session, we stuck by this doe-eyed knockout's side to learn all the tricks of the trade. Don't worry: In the midst of the backstage chaos, we managed to get Lynch to dish on how she stays in such great shape, the business side of the industry, and most importantly, her post-show plans. Put your curiosity to rest and follow our day-in-the-life of this beauty. Warning: It's not as easy as it looks.
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