Teenlionaire

Arinka Anfalova

arinka anfalova cover

Today we have here the beautiful international teen modeling superstar Arinka Anfalova (@arinka_anfalova). Model for luxury brand house Mischka Aoki, brand ambassador for Adrianna Ostrowska, cat walking in New York at just 11 years of age… and ehmm… you were telling before you want to be a pilot in the future…?

Yes, I wanted to be pilot, but now I want to be a designer. In a few days you can watch a video about my first flight as a co-pilot. You’ll find it on my youtube channel.

Now I’m a designer for a Russian brand, at the moment we are preparing the new collection for Summer 2019.

Cool… Working for Mischka Aoki must have been like a dream, tell me about it…
I was working in such beautiful dresses. And it was really cool. I was so happy when I saw our works result in Mischka’s instagram account.

Do you have any favorite top model…?
My favorite model is Gigi Hadid… Some people say, that I look like her (a little bit 😉)

Ahah yes I think so too… It always amazes me when I see girls that start modeling at such young age, what’s your story, how did you get into modeling?
My friend from school told me about her work as a model… and I asked my mother to help me start my modeling career… My first casting was for the school wear photoshoot. And second, I did a casting for the DLT kids show (DLT is the biggest department store in Russia).

…do you have any favorite music you listen to when you wake up or at a show?
My favorite music group is BTS. And I listen to BTS everywhere.

BTS hmm…? I’ll check them out later… Tell me about the funniest thing that happened at a fashion show… You must have some stories…
When I came to New York for the anti-bullying show, I was sure about my dress for the opening catwalk. But the designer changed her mind before the start… And I had to wear 2 dresses… And I only had 3 minutes to change my clothes and run to the main runway… pff. But I did it.

It was nice to chat with you today Arinka, we’ll do it again soon…
Yes, okay 👌🏻. Hope to see you soon.

Sarah’s Vlogs and Life in London

Today we welcome Sarah from Surrey! She really is beautiful, isn’t she? And that hair! Woah, I’m so jealous… You’ve got a real vintage vibe. I love that.
Oh wow, thank you so much! Haha!

Not a problem. How’s life at the moment?
Really well, thanks! I’ve just started vlogging recently, actually, which is super fun!

What are your vlogs about?
Just a lot of lifestyle stuff, to be honest. I’ve done a few makeup tutorials, some clothing hauls – stuff like that. I’ve just been taking my camera everywhere.

I’ll have to watch one of them! What made you wanna start?
I love YouTube a ton and I’ve been toying with the idea of making my own videos for a while, actually. My best friend was really encouraging me to do it, and then I got a camera for my birthday, so… Why not, ‘ey?

Exactly! Other than vlogging though, what do you like to do in your spare time?
My friends and I go into London a lot… We go shopping, chat about guys – things like that.

Don’t we all? Where’s your favourite place to shop?
That’s tough… Probably TOPSHOP and ZARA. I love all that kind of affordable high fashion, y’know? Makes me feel posh. Hahaha!

Oh my god, yes, I adore TOPSHOP. Their winter and fall fashion especially.
Yes!! And not to mention Beyoncé wears TOPSHOP – so that’s a bonus.

Are you a big fan?
Yeah, yeah, of course. Who isn’t, right? I used to want to be a singer because of her, actually.

Not gonna lie – me too! You don’t want to be a singer anymore, though?
No, not really. Hahaha! I think everyone wants to be a singer when they’re young. But then you realise you can’t actually sing to save your life and well… Bye bye, childhood.

Hahahaha! So what do you want to be then?
Even though I’m not going to become a singer or an actor or anything, I definitely still want to do something on camera – whether it be vlogging or modelling.

I think that suits you a lot! You’ve definitely got that look about you.
Awh, thank you! Hahaha! You’re too kind.

Only being honest, hahaha! Anyway, Sarah, I’ll catch you later, alright? We’ve run out of time.
Sounds good to me! See you later!

Jessica Royle Talks Love, Simon and School…

Here we have Jessica from San Francisco! She’s stunning, isn’t she? Gorgeous! And I just love what she’s wearing…
Oh, uh… thank you! Hahaha!

So what have you been up to lately?
Oh, you know… The usual. School, obviously, hahaha! I went to see Love, Simon actually, the other day.

Really?! I’ve been dying to see it. How was it?
It was just… really amazing. The plot is so adorable and the soundtrack–! It’s so good. Not to mention Nick Robinson, am I right?

Hahaha! He’s definitely a looker, I must admit. And speaking of love… How’s your love life?
Uh… non-existent. Haha! There’s a few cuties around school of course, but I’d never be guts enough to make a move.

Awh, c’mon! They’d be crazy not to fall for you.
You flatter me… I’m a little too busy anyway for a love life, I think. School’s so hectic. I mean, like, my friends are fun and everything, but the work seems so pointless. I’m gonna drop out.

Oh?
… No! I’m just kidding! It’s mostly waking up early and the homework that makes it so bad. Other than that, it’s alright. Besides, my friends are a great distraction – and I do a lot of dance as well.

Ooh, what type of dance? Maybe you’ll be the next Michael Jackson?
Um… I don’t think so, heh. I mainly just do casual hip hop and stuff. Nothing really great. And I definitely can’t moonwalk.

Honestly, I don’t think anyone can. Besides Michael, of course – and a few others. Who is your favorite celebrity, anyway?
Oh God… There’s too many! Let’s see: Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes. I can’t choose just one.

I know right! How are you meant to pick between so many perfect people?
Mhm… exactly.

Well, Jess. It’s been a great chat, but it’s probably time we go. We’ll have to do this again some time though, right?
Yeah, of course! See ya!