This book is intended for those readers whose goal is to become haute couture models, i.e., high fashion models. Model of a Woman concentrates on teaching the high fashion modeling technique, and it also emphasizes the instruction of those special secrets and unique details that will help fulfill the aspirations of those young people who desire to be part of the glamorous and exciting world of professional modeling. In France this model is called mannequin vivant (living mannequin). No photographic or commercial model can be considered complete without having first obtained the necessary skills to become a mannequin-skills that enable her to successfully engage in any branch of modeling, These pages show the necessary techniques for actually achieving your modeling dreams. Whatever your aspiration, the knowledge you will find in these pages will give you the needed boost to succeed, turning you into a true professional model. The author of this book, MARTA MEIRA, was one of the favorite models of Yves Saint Laurent. She has extensive experience in the preparation of young people who aspire to become mannequins. Hundreds of successful models that followed her teachings attest to the success of this program. Miami, Houston, New York, Palm Beach, Paris, and Milan are just some of the cities where Marta's young students have modeled professionally for designers, such as Valentino, Adolfo, Christian Dior, Bill Blass, Chanel, and many others. In addition, students of this program have posed for several prestigious magazines, such as Vogue, W and Bazaa