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" I love modeling, and I want other girls to enjoy the experience. "
Coco Rocha
Love
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Modeling
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" I've always thought of modeling as a performance, so I don't mind kind of pretending. I kind of pretend in a lot of my poses that I am a ballerina or a hip-hop dancer or a grunge performer. "
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" I usually don't usually go for fluffy, bohemian-chic pieces. "
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" As a woman, sometimes we stress on always being of the moment, and that is a lot of pressure, especially for young girls. "
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" If you're posting pictures to platforms like Instagram or Twitter, be selective about the one you post. If I'm capturing a sunset, I'll take at least 10 pictures. I'll then filter them using other apps, enhance them. Then, I really pick the best image of perhaps 30. "
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