Models of the nineties, as a rule, wereby europeans. But a striking example of the exception to the rule was an American celebrity named Christy Turlington. The young beauty, who lived in a small town in the state of California, not only won worldwide love and recognition, but also became a symbol of success, especially for girls who just decided to go in for modeling.
Christie certainly became an example for allbeginner models. This beauty with dark hair, long legs and a chiseled figure not only inspires her imitators with her appearance, but also gives us hope that if you are hardworking and go hard to your goal, everything will work out. After all, the famous supermodel is not only appearance, but also work, stubbornness, perseverance, the ability to uncompromisingly follow its goal. This is what makes Kristi Turlington different from the rest of the catwalk stars and magazine covers, which certainly deserves respect.
Christie came to light on January 2, 1969a small city in the state of California. She had two more sisters. While still a very young girl, Kristi Turlington surprised her relatives with her activity, she was not difficult to engage in horse riding and successfully participate in various competitions.
Of course, not the last role in the career of a girlplayed her extraordinary and attractive appearance. Christy Turlington (height, weight is almost ideal for a model - 177.8 cm and only fifty kilograms) is famous for her gorgeous brown hair and emerald eyes. These are excellent external data, but nevertheless it was her punchy and purposeful character that made Christie a successful model.
At the age of fourteen young Christieoffered her first job in the modeling business. The photographer known at that time in Miami noticed the future star and helped the girl in her first steps towards world fame. Even then, her photos were placed in local directories, and almost none of the local shows did not take place without the participation of Tarlington. Although, as the model says now, this was not a permanent job, the girl only worked this way.
At the age of sixteen Christie againfortune smiled, it was then that one New York agency became interested in a girl. She was offered shooting, and not just anywhere, but in France itself. And it was this photo session, which turned out to be very successful, that gave the young beauty international popularity. Many offers of cooperation came down on Kristi Turlington, such well-known magazines as ELLE, Harper "s Bazaar and many others wanted to work with her.
Only after reaching the age of eighteen Christiebegan a full-fledged career model. The end of the eighties of the twentieth century gave the girl a chance to get on the cover of the world famous magazine Vogue. Undoubtedly, this is a huge step towards success, opening up prospects and ensuring the worldwide fame of any model that will show its talent. But the advertising contract with Calvin Clein, which was signed a little later, not only promoted Christie as a model, but also greatly helped the young girl financially: this option was very profitable for her.
In the nineties, the success of the model was so dizzying that even in 1999, in one of its editions, Vogue called the long-legged Christie one of the best models - the main music of the decade.
Knowledge in the life of the model played an important role.In the mid-nineties, Turlington’s fans were greatly disappointed: the girl decided to take some time off from photo shoots and study seriously. She has always been distinguished by an irresistible craving for new knowledge.
At that time, the young beauty did not think thatthe fashion industry will be her main activity. However, Christy Turlington could not but rejoice in her growing importance as a model. But still she decided to concentrate on her studies: the girl applied to one of the universities in New York. She studied Christi in the full-time department. She managed to finish the course in four years. As the celebrity herself admits, this was the best period of her life. Student years are fascinating for everyone, no matter how cool.
In the two thousand years ended forevermodel career Kristy Turlington. Star biography does not include more success on the catwalks. The girl became a Puma designer. Christie has released several clothing lines for this company, she is also responsible for the creation and development of clothes for yoga. Even in the role of director, Turlington visited - she led the work on a documentary film that was dedicated to women of the third world countries. And on the fortieth day of the model, W magazine pleased Christie by reminding the world of her flawless modeling career. In the most popular glossy edition a collection of the most successful and popular photographs of Tarlington was published.
How was Kristie Turlington?Personal life of a celebrity outside fashion podiums, too, was successful. The girl was never lonely. Already in 2003, she went to the altar with actor and writer Edward Burns. Prior to this momentous event, the couple had known each other for more than three years. Apparently, the lovers decided not to hurry with the marriage, but still the march of Mendelssohn sounded for these lucky ones. Soon the happy newlyweds had a little daughter Grace. But the couple didn’t stop at one child: in 2006 their son was born, who was named Finn.
История Кристи хоть и не напоминает сказку о Cinderella, but also able to charm any girl who wants to achieve success in life, relying only on themselves. Naturally, not every simple girl from a small town can achieve what Christy Turlington has achieved. She was perfectly able to combine the ascent of her career to world-wide fame, and getting a decent education, and creating an ideal family. Of course, this supermodel has something to learn. She is truly a worthy example to follow.
