ADVICE FROM THE PAGES OF TYRA’S 275 SMILES

source: America’s Next Top Model Show’s creator, supermodel Tyra Banks gives the skinny on how to “work that smile” from Ty Ty’s extensive supermodelling knowledge and experience. Who would have thought smiling was both a science and a spontaneous expression of joy?

• The Surprise Smile: “We’re not smiling like the surprise is real — it’s not ‘OMG, are you serious?’” Banks said. It’s a hand to the cheek, and a gasp. Remember, the surprise isn’t like, swine flu or an unexpected breakup; it’s more of a “I forgot my contacts at home!”

• The Catalogue Smile: This is the smile that sells J.Crew sweaters. “Put the left foot forward, and turn your head ahead as if there’s wind whipping you that way, and smile with your hand on your head and parted teeth. So walk forward with your hand on your right cheek, and step with your left foot, so your booty sticks out.” She then suggests you add a dainty “ahhhh” as a sound effect. Still following?

• The Angry Smile: Save this one for “bitches,” Banks said. You move a hand to your hip, look forward, “dip that booty to the right,” and let your face say “Okay, okay, okay, uh-huh.” This actually make sense in person.

• The Smile With the Eyes ©: “This is crucial,” she said. “It’s on magazine covers, it sells perfume, it sells shoes.” Hirschberg admitted this smile “has changed everything” for her. Tyra recommends pulling your shoulders down, facing forward, pretending there’s a string pulling your head up and that a dentist shot you in the mouth with Novocain. She said it’s “almost like you’re inStar Trek.” But if we could all do it, Tyra Banks wouldn’t be so special now, would she?

May 8, 2009 | Categories: Entertainment Celebrity News | Tags: A Smile, America's Next Top Model, Smiles, The Tyra Banks Show, Tyra Banks | 1 Comment »