Tanisha Harper

OUT 11/19/2009
Los Angeles, CA
5'9"
Modeling for Nike at age 14
Heidi Klum
Kanye West’s “Flashing Lights”

Tanisha Video Blog: Season Finale

Model Tanisha gives her take on the Season Finale of "Models of the Runway" Season 1. She was paired with Althea Harper for the final runway show at New York Fashion Week. Episode air date: 11/19/09.
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  • QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: TANISHA'S TAKE

    1 of 43 questions
    Describe your look.
    Depending on how I wear my hair, my look can be all-American or high-fashion edgy.

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    Describe your walk.
    It changes depending on the client's wants. It's usually strong, with attitude and a bit of sass!

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    3 of 43 questions
    When did you first realize you had modeling potential?
    Age 14 or 15. The owner of a local agency scouted me at a mall and said I was cute and could model.

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    4 of 43 questions
    What's your current occupation (outside of modeling)?
    President/cofounder of www.wardrobewire.com, TV film actress and TV host.

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    5 of 43 questions
    Have you modeled professionally?
    For catalogs (Macys and Nordstrom), magazine editorials (Cosmopolitan, InStyle and Vanity Fair) and ads.

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    6 of 43 questions
    Who is your favorite supermodel?
    Heidi Klum. She turned a commercial fashion career into a multimedia empire.

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    7 of 43 questions
    Got a catwalk confession?
    My friend slipped a blow-up doll catalog in my portfolio, and a famous photographer saw it on an audition!

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    8 of 43 questions
    What makes you stand out as a model?
    My personality and drive. I put 100 percent into everything. I'm also a tad strange, which intrigues people.

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    What's your dream modeling gig?
    I have three: shooting for Victoria's Secret, Sports Illustrated and a major cosmetics ad.

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    10 of 43 questions
    What designer do you want to model for?
    Tom Ford, Nicolas Ghesquiere or Calvin Klein.

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    11 of 43 questions
    A fashion must?
    A nice watch.

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    12 of 43 questions
    Who is your favorite style icon?
    French Vogue Editor Carine Roitfeld. She's the epitome of chic. And I love Mary-Kate Olsen's style too.

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    What fashion faux pas drives you crazy?
    When someone wears something because it's a trend but fails to notice it's not right for their body type.

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    14 of 43 questions
    If you weren't modeling, you'd be...
    Creating an Internet startup company. Oh wait ... I am doing that.

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    15 of 43 questions
    Best beauty tip?
    Always wear a moisturizer with SPF 15 or higher on your face and avoid prolonged sun exposure.

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    16 of 43 questions
    Essential purse items?
    Floss, Listerine Pocket Packs, hand sanitizer, Aquaphor to moisturize my lips, and eyeliner.

  • QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: TANISHA'S TAKE

    17 of 43 questions
    Favorite places to shop?
    Maxfield in L.A., Neiman Marcus, Intermix and any random boutique I stumble upon with unique designers.

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    18 of 43 questions
    Number of shoes in your closet?
    I have no clue.

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    19 of 43 questions
    Favorite fashion magazine?
    Australia's Rush magazine. It showcases styles/trends six months before they're popular in the States.

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    20 of 43 questions
    Designer or off-the-rack?
    Whichever looks best.

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    21 of 43 questions
    Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin?
    Christian Louboutin.

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    22 of 43 questions
    Where were you born?
    Tokyo, Japan.

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    Describe your family.
    Awesome! I'm thankful to have parents still together after 30+ years and a big brother who always supports me.

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    What's your education background?
    B.A. from the University of Arizona with a major in media arts and a minor in general business.

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    25 of 43 questions
    Can you describe past jobs you've had?
    Producer and writer of fashion/style podcasts for mobile entertainment.

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    What hobbies do you do for fun?
    Movies, hiking at Temescal Canyon, eating in nice places, strategizing about my business Wardrobe Wire, etc.

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    How do you keep in shape?
    Hiking, kickboxing, tennis, and eating lots of fruits and veggies. I try to stay away from chips and soda.

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    Guilty-pleasure food?
    White chocolate anything.

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    29 of 43 questions
    What makes you a good roommate?
    I'm neat, keep to myself and pretend I'm not listening to your phone conversations.

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    30 of 43 questions
    What doesn't make you a good roommate?
    The fact that I don't like having a roommate.

  • QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: TANISHA'S TAKE

    31 of 43 questions
    What's on your iPod?
    MGMT, Kanye West, Phoenix, Lil Wayne, Phil Collins, Sia, Zero 7, T.I., Incubus, Duran Duran, etc.

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    32 of 43 questions
    What is your favorite movie?
    The Goonies. As a kid, I wished I'd found a pirate ship with gold and jewels in my backyard.

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    33 of 43 questions
    What are your favorite TV shows?
    Eastbound & Down and Secret Diary of a Call Girl. Both make you squirm or want to yell at the screen.

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    34 of 43 questions
    What's your favorite website?
    www.wardrobewire.com

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    35 of 43 questions
    iPhone or BlackBerry?
    BlackBerry.

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    36 of 43 questions
    Fast food or gourmet?
    Gourmet.

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    Cooking or takeout?
    Takeout.

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    Beer or wine?
    Wine.

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    39 of 43 questions
    Favorite designer from past seasons of "Project Runway"?
    Christian Siriano.

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    40 of 43 questions
    Clothes you hope you don't have to wear on the show?
    Long gowns, because I like to strut.

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    Clothes you hope to wear on the show?
    Clothes that win challenges.

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    42 of 43 questions
    How do you take criticism related to your modeling?
    I never really look at it as criticism, just another way to improve myself.

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    43 of 43 questions
    Why are you going to win?
    Because I will position myself with the best designer.

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