Felix liqueur is an up and coming alternative fashion model from Nottingham, currently based in Leeds. Felix is quickly building up a professional portfolio, and within the last 6 months has worked with several recognised alternative and professional photographers.
I caught up with Felix during her busy schedule of University, full time work and modelling to find out more about her and her views on the alternative fashion scene.
This is what she had to say…
SC: So Felix, can we know you're real name or do you think having a 'stage name' gives more of a edge to you're alternative style of modelling?
Felix: Haha, the idea of remaining an enigma seems fun, but my real name is Megan, I'm afraid my last name must stay a secret though! The stage name thing is appealing because I feel a bit like I have an 'alter ego' of sorts. It's like I can allow myself to be two different people, and Felix is the one with all the confidence. When I step in front of a camera I feel more at ease putting myself in this other persona. I guess my personal life feels less exposed this way too.
How long have you been interested in being a model?
It's always been something that I've thought about like 'yea that'd be cool', but I've only really started pursuing it for real in the last 6 months or so. I get more interested it keeping it going as time goes by because I'm having a lot of fun!
What made you interested?
I like the message that alternative modelling sends. I was always teased a bit at school for the way I dressed and the music I listened to, and it's really nice to be able to be appreciated for the same things. I love that tattoos, piercings and weird hair colours aren't a reason to leave you out. It embraces individuality, which is my favourite part.
Were you nervous on you're first ever shoot?
Yes, very! I wasn't entirely sure what to do and just kind of stood there and was a bit rubbish really. I can honestly say I've improved a lot since then having done a fair few shoots now, I'm more experimental with different poses and expressions. I realised that letting nerves show too much doesn't make great photos!
What is you're favourite style of modelling?
I like alternative fashion stuff. I'd love to get involved with latex, it looks amazing! I like creative photos that kind of make you look twice and think 'oh yea! That's really cool!' I think the gothic style is great too, and anything involving sexy tattoo'd ladies!
What else do you do, apart from modelling?
I'm a student right now, about to enter my last year of a Biomedical Science degree. I'm not yet sure if I'm going to take this any further. I'd kinda like to work on developing treatments for the horrific diseases that are about, but it takes a big educational commitment, I feel like my time in education is up and I'd like to get moving with life. Plus, I'm sick of being poor!
So, is modelling a side line or would you like to take it to a professional level?
It is a sideline right now. I have a job that I take a lot of hours for during uni holidays, modelling is a very welcome escape from full time work, it keeps me sane! I would love to take it on professionally though, quit my day job and all that jazz, but I'm staying firmly on the ground right now and trying not to get too carried away :)
What’s the best thing about modelling in your eyes?
It's fun! I get to dot around the country a fair bit, which is always interesting. I'd like to use it as an excuse to spend a few days down in London. I love playing around with themes and dressing up in stuff I wouldn't normally wear (I have a concealed girly side to me!). Also, I've met a number of really awesome people through this, which I never would have gotten to know otherwise.
Are there any negative aspects to modelling?
There's only one, and that's cost. I'm still in that stage where if I do get paid for a shoot, it's not much. I tend to supply my own outfits and stuff, which can get pricey, so a lot of the time I'll sell things on when I'm finished with them. I'd love it if the petrol prices would go back down, it would make travelling cheaper too!
What’s your opinion on the alternative modelling scene?
I think it's great. As I said earlier I love that people who like to stand out are not ridiculed or ruled out of things. A lot of stuff goes on praising women with tattoos too, whereas in most aspects of, well life, women are looked down on for being tattoo'd. Another awesome thing about it is it relies less on insanely skinny models. I'm a size 10 and in the mainstream I'd be seen as a fairly big girl. There's space for everyone in the alternative scene, whatever size you are.
Would you be interested in mainstream too, or do you feel too strong a connection to the alternative modelling scene?
I do feel very close to the alternative side of it. I do like the style of high fashion editorial type stuff, and if I was a few inches taller and had no tattoo's I'd be looking at doing some of that style of work. I'd never go for glamour, in my personal opinion it's very one dimensional, and rarely creative, and my favourite types of shoots are the creative ones! My circle of friends, places I go to just hang out and personal style is also of the alternative nature and I'd honestly feel a little out of place in the mainstream, I love my shredded up band t-shirts too much!
Anything you‘d like to add?
Don't ever let anybody get you down. No matter who you are, what colour your skin is, the way you dress, the music you love, be proud of your individuality, because no one can ever take that away from you. If they try, they aren't worth your time and effort.
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For more information or enquires on booking Felix liqueur, visit the links below.
Contact:
For enquires email:
spoogan@hotmail.com
Visit Felix’s portfolio site here:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/felixliqueur
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