Tis the season....Christmas Greeting to All

Thanksgiving Day is over and we are full force into the Christmas Holiday Season!! This is one of my favorite times of year. Everything about it brings a smile to my face and warmth in my heart!! It is also the time of the year I look back on all of the things that have happen in the past year. I am so thankful for all of the amazing people I have met, worked with, talked to, connected with from all the areas of my life. You all truly make everyday special for me. Thanks you all!! I hope each and everyone has an amazing holiday season!!! Enjoy your events, family and friends and be ready for an Amazing NEW YEAR!!!!

Merry Christmas
Jax

PS....Never forget that......Petite Girls Rock!!!!

Heading into the Holiday Season!!

Turkey day is almost here and the eating frenzy we all call the holiday season is about to start. I thought it was a great time to post some friendly reminders that will help you enjoy your times while staying shoot ready at all times....

First take a moment and look at your normal eating habits and exercise routines. This time of year scheduling a little extra time in the gym helps to off set that piece of pumpkin pie!! After you know what is normal for you you might want to substitue some healthier ever day choices saving those calories for something special during the season some of the things I do is below

• I try and eat six small meals always incorporating protein with my carbs to keep me full longer. 
• Remember to always drink plenty of water and stay away from artificial sweeteners
• keep snacks handy so when you are hungry you have something with you (almonds work really well)
• Make working out a priority.. I schedule it on my daily plan to make sure I get it in.
• Choose lower calorie alcoholic beverages like vodka and club soda or Champagne (dry) or maybe just plain club soda for every other drink!!

Following these simple steps will help keep you ready for the added jobs that always come in and it will also keep your energy up for the added fun during this time. Save you splurges for things that you truly don't eat any other time of the year!! You will be happy you did..

Stay happy and healthy and with a little attention during this time of year you will stay ready and fit for the new year showing the world that.....Petite Girls Rock!!!!!

News and what is new

The biggest news is the Super storm.. As many know I have many friends and family in the area.. This is a small beach community in south central NJ.. Very sad to see the destruction. Everyone is in my thoughts!!! It is an awesome community and I know they/we will rebuild and be even better. In the mean time lets us all remember happier days!!

On the modeling front lots of projects events and travel have been happening.. A shoot I did around Halloween some images below

kind of a wintery scene which seems appropriate now that winter is almost here!!!

Another new honor was from LA Tan.. Check out my latest ad that I am in found on there website!!!

Always an honor to represent LA Tan and look forward to more in the future!! Stop by and perk up your tan with this awesome deal!!


I have also have been featured as  Miss Coed in Coed magazine 11/7/2012 check it out at
http://coedmagazine.com/2012/11/07/miss-coed-jax-turyna-hot-sexy-bikini-model-photos/ and make sure to like it!!

As you can see a lot happening both personally and professional. Keep moving forward and show the world that.......Petite Girls Rock!!!

The Past Week... Petite Girls Rock!!!!!

My first ever published article

BeautyLook Magazine

My first shoot outside of the USA with

Michael Malo Photography

Fall casual shoot with

Lou Angeles

 

A Night at the Museum walking for  Designer

Kelly Brinn

A Night at the Museum fashion show walking for

Heidi Hess Designs

 

It has been a exciting times.. working hard and keeping strong and showing the world that........Petite Girls Rock!!!!!!

Looking back on the year so far

Wow October is almost half over and soon the holiday's will be here. I looking toward the end of the year. I always like to re-visit my goals for the year and see where I am verse where I wanted to be.

I wanted to travel more and this year I have been to Washington State, California (northern and southern) NYC, Ohio, Tennessee, Arkansas. Kentucky, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Montreal Canada, Florida, Wisconsin,

It has been amazing working with and meeting so many awesome people from photographers and makeup artists. Stylists and Directors. I can't thank all of you enough for all the great images and opportunities. I am looking forward to adding to my list during the balance of the year and re-visiting some of the cities I have been.

Some of my other goals were to be published several times so below are some of the publication from this past year..

and for the first time ever I had an articled published in the most recent issue of BeautyLook Magazine...

Looking forward to more coming out before the end of the year!!! and keeping my eye on 2013.. Work hard and stay strong and remember........Petite Girls Rock!!!!!!

The real important Beauty secrets

Beauty what is it really is is a physical attribute.. possibly..is it to have the perfect body....could be the dictionary says:

beau·ti·ful/ˈbyo͞otəfəl/

Adjective:

Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically. Of a very high standard; excellent.

I like to think that High Standards and excellence is more important than aesthetically pleasing.  Not that being aesthetically pleasing is a bad thing it just isn't everything.. It is who you are as a person that will make you a beauty for ever. Inside beauty never fades it only grows more transparent in time! So what is inside beauty and how do we develop our own version.. To me inside beauty is treating others the way you want to be treated with dignity and respect. It is not to be jealous or manipulative of others for your own good. Lets face it we are all faced with those opportunities and short term it seems to get you some satisfaction but long term you loose yourself.. You loose your true beauty and soon exterior beauty follows.  So This weeks goal is to work on our inner beauty.. let it shine and glow and show the world that......Petite Girls Rock!!!!!!

Try something different

Working out is something that I am a huge fan of. It is also important to do in keeping you in shoot ready condition. Sometimes when traveling that can be harder to do. A couple of years ago I turned to Pilates to help me get in an awesome workout when going to the gym wasn't possible..

I am happy to report that is is one of the best ways to exercise I have ever done. It helps with mind and body. Giving you a sense of ease. To me it brings the best of everything that exercise offers. It specifically targets your core strength and for modeling it is imperative to have that strength to hold poses and stay in balance. so if you haven't tried it yet. head to your nearest Pilates class or studio and try it out. I think you will find quick result and a sense of well being in your life. With this we can all show that.....Petite Gils Rock!!!!!!

911 Where were you 11 years ago

Where were you on 9/11.. I was a grade school child put into lock down. That is when no one can enter the school and no one can leave the school all the classroom doors have to be closed and the window blinds and window are closed. You stay in one room and basically just sit there...

 I was very confused I really just wanted to go home they showed some of the news reports which was even more confusing and I was worried about my family (some live in NY, NJ and PA) I wondered when I could go home. and if I had a home to go to.. I know that many of you have your own stories but I can never forget that feeling that my life and my country has changed forever. That naive innocence was gone for ever. We were at War and I didn't really know how that was going to feel and it scared me.

I remember that when they finally they released us from school and I was never so glad to be home. As a family we sat and watched in complete disbelief that this had all happened and waited to hear what was next. Although it was still a frightening  time I was so thankful to be with my parents. Safe at least for the moment. What a senseless tragedy that has shaken our country to the core. I was angry and sad, relieved to hear about my loved ones and horrified to hear about others. I have visited the 9/11 site in NYC several  times since that day and every time I am flooded with emotion and also pride. I am proud of our country and I am proud to be an American.. I hold close our values and our spirit everyday when pursing my own passions and dreams. That is what keeps me pushing forward and showing the world that.......Petite Girls Rock!!!

Looking into fall and moving forward

The ending of summer finished up strong and I couldn't be happier with my awesome shoot for Jolie Toi

This past weekend found me busy with commercial projects and portfolio shoots. Unfortunately no images from my commercial work yet (can't post until they are public) but here is one from a shoot I did on Sunday with Ron Cash. I have worked with Ron several times but it had been awhile and it was great to work with him again!!

Now that we are on the cusp of a new season I look forward to many new projects that are scheduled and all opportunities that may come up.. It is an exciting time of year with all the new fashion out and all the new trends.. I am hoping to shoot some of them shortly and can't wait to share them with you all. Keep your plans moving forward and show the world that.......Petite Girls Rock!!!!!

Summer is coming to and end!!!

 I am finishing the summer season up strong with a lot of work this past week and even more coming up.  I had an awesome shoot to update some head shots. A much needed shoot!! Thanks so much Jim for your help with this!!!

 Keeping up to date natural images on hand is a necessity for every model and actress.  If you haven't already updated your work this is a good time to do it!! This way you are always prepared to show everyone that........Petite Girls Rock!!!!

Trips, Trips and more Trips

Last weeks trip to San Francisco went AWESOME.. That is a beautiful area of the country with so many awesome locations for shoots!!!. This has been my third trip out there and I can't wait to have more opportunities to travel that area again and see more of the city.... It was a fast trip but very productive and always great to work with my friend Bill !! Here is an image  that we got during our shoot!!

When I go home I went into my favorite tanning salon to freshen up my tan and saw this

It was a perfect welcome home gift!!!! It is always exciting to see your work in print!! Thanks to LA Tan for giving me this opportunity!!!!!.

Traveling a lot this summer has been and continues  to be amazing...keep following your heart and show the world that.......Petite Girls Rock!!!!!!

Finishing up summer break strong....

It has been a crazy few months and now the middle of August means my summer break is almost over!!  I have had and continue to have a schedule that finds me out of town sometime every week. I love that I get to see different parts of the country and get to meet all sorts of interesting people. I am truly blessed to be living my dream!!!! Last week I had the opportunity to shoot in Memphis with an old friend Jerry Coleman and met some new ones too!! here is a shot from my shoot with Jerry for Swim Rags.

This week I am off to San Francisco area. Looking forward to this trip and working with my friend and Photographer Bill Lemon. His work is outstanding and I can't wait to be able to share it with you when I get back !!
The end of the month brings the last of the BGV car shows. It should be a great one so come out and vist at the last show of the summer season on August 26 you can get all the information on the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BGVMotorsports This show has hot cars and of course the BGV Girls!!

It has been a great summer and I can't wait to share all the exciting things that are in the works for Fall.. Pursue your dreams and remember....... Petite Girls Rock!!!!!!!!

Life on the road continued!!

Week 3 of my trip and this week was a Busy but awesome week :) had a great shoot with EMK Phot 1 in NYC on probably one of the hottest days of the year. It was almost unbearably  hot but somehow we made it through and we got some amazing images. He shared this preview with me so I would love to share it with you!!

We shot in some beautiful locations and finished our last look in Time Square!! I have always wanted to shoot there because no where else in the world has such and amazing background. I am so happy to have had that opportunity!!

 This whole week has been hot and humid with shoots scheduled every day... The only way to get through that is drink plenty of water eat several small snacks and drink more water when you think you have had enough, drink some more. As a model, you always have to be prepared for whatever is thrown your direction and this week for me was heat!! So drink water, stay hydrated and show the world that.........Petite Girls Rock!!!!!

Life on the Road

I have been traveling since the 28th of June. Life on the road is going well with just a few small bumps. One of the bumps has been limited internet access which is why I haven't blogged in a while. Happy to report that I have internet now and can end that issue :)

 My first stop was Seattle and had an awesome trip out there I am looking forward to another trip out west in August!! Here is a shot from one of my shoots in the Seattle area

From Seattle I traveled to the NY/NJ area where I am currently working all month. As most of you know I spend time a bit of time out east every year. During my first week out here I have had the opportunity to work with several people and looking forward to many more awesome shoots. Just a couple of images that I have already gotten back from one of my shoots

These were taken at a state park in south Jersey. An area that I always have loved with the ocean and dunes. Always a great location for a summer casual shoot. I have a lot of exciting things scheduled over the next few weeks before I will be returning to Chicago in August!! Keeping it going strong at home and on the road because.......Petite Girls Rock!!!!!!