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Ever wondered what it's like to win our model contest? Meet Madison, our 2023 winner!
If you're an avid Girls' Life reader, you've probably seen our amazing contest partnership with Barbizon, aka the national modeling and acting school responsible for making dreams come true.
But have you ever wondered what it's like to actually win?
Let us introduce you to Madison S., our 2023 winner from Elizabethtown, KY.
Madison, 18, entered our contest after her very first Barbizon class.
"I thought, 'I'll apply just to see,'" she admits, laughing. "And the whole process kept going! One minute, I'm answering questions in my car after church, the next, I'm answering the call congratulating me on winning."
Soon enough, Madison found herself sitting on a plane with her mom, being whisked away to Los Angeles for a photo shoot and shopping spree with Team GL.
So what is a Girls' Life fashion shoot like? Glam hair, flawless makeup and most importantly, unforgettable fits. Madison had the *full* model experience, with our professional beauty team and stylists to boot. "Keep in mind, I had no experience with a photo shoot like this, so it was really cool to go through the whole process," shares Madison. "I was styled in these super cute outfits and got to spend the day posing away!"
And who's that other model with Madison? Say hello to our 2023 Passport to Discovery Top Model Lauren K. (learn more about her fabulous PTD adventure right here).
Have your own modeling aspirations like Madison? Heed her advice and enter our contest for yourself, ofc! The most important part of modeling is to "take risks, do what you love and say true to yourself." Now that's a winning motto.
Dreaming of modeling in Girls' Life magazine?
Don't wait to secure your moment in the spotlight: Enter our contest with Barbizon and start manifesting your future as our 2024 Model Search winner.
How do I enter?
Just click HERE where you'll be prompted to enter some basic information about yourself and submit an optional photo. Then keep checking the site to see if you've been chosen as a featured semifinalist!
What do I win?
Our 2023 Model Search winner scores a photo shoot in Girls' Life plus an awesome vacay and a $1,000 shopping spree with a top stylist. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience *and* a chance to get discovered, kickstart your career and up your influencer status.
Ready to be a star? Enter right here!
More modeling magic, coming right up...
✨ Meet Aveya, our 2024 PTD Top Model
✨ QUIZ! Are you ready to be a model?
✨ QUIZ! How will you shine this school year?
Top image: Model Contest 2023 winner Madison S., left, and PTD Top Model 2023 Lauren K., right, pose for our April/May 2024 issue.
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