Yep, that’s me right there in the Claritin Allergy ad ((giggles))! And you can find it in the April 17, 2010 and May 2010 issues of Family Circle Magazine! It was the coolest experience ever. And now I thirst to do more photo shoots, but not the two-piece bathing suit or big-breasted-bra-wearing kind. Because I don’t qualify for those types of pictures.
THIS IS HOW IT HAPPENED
I follow Fitness Magazine on Twitter and Facebook (don’t you?). They did an open call of sorts for people with allergies to submit their photos for an opportunity to be featured in a Claritin ad in one of Meredith Corporation’s family of magazines. So I submitted my pic along with my story about how I can NOT be around my cat for too long, ‘lest I ingest the Claritin. In the absence of Claritin, the feline species causes my eyes to burn, my nostrils to pour, my throat to hack, and my attitude to get real bitchy. You don’t want to witness that.
Out of approximately 150 prospects, I was selected to take part along with 4 other people, including Kristin from Iowa Girls Eats.
My prize was to be swept away to New York City this past January. On day one, the Meredith people fed me some greedy-good food, put me up in a nice hotel and sent me for a manicure. And then I ate and drank some more at dinner. Like salmon and cheesecake and wine. Uh uh.
On day two, there was an entourage of WONDERFUL people who did my hair, got me into wardrobe and make up, and made me feel uber-special.
The Meredith Corp. gang (Caroline, Barrie, Anita, and Kristen) were friendly and professional. They do their jobs well. There was also Michael the photographer and Stacey, who did set design. And I can’t forget the cat wrangler.
To Claritin, Meredith Corp., and everyone else involved in the project, I am grateful.
Erin says
March 23, 2010 at 4:51 pmFreakin’ schweeeeeeeet! 😀
Erin says
March 23, 2010 at 4:52 pmLook at you girl. So beautiful. I still think you should have used your own kitty! 😀
Mary (A Merry Life) says
March 23, 2010 at 4:55 pmThat’s so cool. You are a famous model! Pretty girl. 😉
theantijared says
March 23, 2010 at 4:56 pmThat is not you. If it was you, wouldn’t you try to eat the cat just like you eat everything in your pictures. Sheeeesh!
Josie says
March 24, 2010 at 9:14 amI thought about it, but eating the cat would require me to ingest too many Claritins. And that’s against the dosage directions on the box. So I ate a tray of cookies instead.
Elizabeth says
March 23, 2010 at 4:58 pmBravo, girl and congratulations! What fun!
Irene says
March 23, 2010 at 4:59 pmThat’s awesome! And you look great!
mizfit says
March 23, 2010 at 4:59 pmThat’s so amazing and after meeting you this weekend I know you’re beautiful on the inside as well. Tremendously.
Carla
Linda says
March 23, 2010 at 5:02 pmWow! What fun! Congratulations!
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says
March 23, 2010 at 5:03 pmSo cool! Seriously, how are you old enough to have a teenager? You look so young. Looks like fun!
JourneyBeyondSurvival says
March 23, 2010 at 5:04 pmCongratulations! You look beautiful, and like it was a lot of fun. You can totally do this thing. You’re totally photogenic.
Skinny Sushi says
March 23, 2010 at 5:04 pmThis is SO amazing, and you look beautiful! Man, I should have had you sign something for me now that you’re all famous…
ernise says
March 23, 2010 at 5:05 pmQuite awesome!
[email protected]/Low says
March 23, 2010 at 5:06 pmCongrats! You look great!
Quinn says
March 23, 2010 at 5:09 pmYou look awesome! What an amazing experience!
workout mommy says
March 23, 2010 at 5:10 pmawesome! don’t forget us little peeps when you are at the top! 🙂
Quix says
March 23, 2010 at 5:14 pmHow cute are you! You’re famous! I love it! 🙂 Sounds like an amazing experience!
Donna says
March 23, 2010 at 5:20 pmYou are gorgeous as always! Congratulations!
Jenn @ Watch My Butt Shrink! says
March 23, 2010 at 5:21 pmSee, I knew you were famous!!!
You look gorgeous!!!! congrats!
Janel (Eat Well with Janel) says
March 23, 2010 at 5:23 pmHow exciting! It must be so fun to see yourself in a magazine. Congrats!
Kat says
March 23, 2010 at 5:28 pmThat rocks! You look amazing.
Tonyne @ The Unlikely Success Story says
March 23, 2010 at 5:32 pmAWESOME!!!! You were in Family Circle and I was in SELF this month! Go us! Woot!
HealthyLoserGal says
March 23, 2010 at 5:39 pmHow cool are you? The photo is great and it sounds like such a fun experience!! 🙂 You should consider using this photo as your Twitter pic now that you’re an even bigger celeb! : )
jen (@jeninRL) says
March 23, 2010 at 5:49 pmyou are freaking famous!! don’t forget us little people ok?!!?
jen (@jeninRL) says
March 23, 2010 at 5:50 pmand did I mention how beautiful you are?!?! truly!
Jenn (gh) says
March 23, 2010 at 5:57 pmWow!!! How fun!!!! You look beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
March 23, 2010 at 6:22 pmLove it! You are so stunning. Seriously!
Dana Pinapfel says
March 23, 2010 at 6:24 pmWow! that’s crazy my cousin’s in a magazine! lol Congrats! You look great!
Angelia Sims says
March 23, 2010 at 6:32 pmI know her! I know her! (like ELF movie)
That is so amazing and awesome girl!! You look amazing. 🙂
I was gonna brag about me and the girls YouTube video I posted on my blog, but uh, never mind! Haha.
Julia says
March 23, 2010 at 6:41 pmYou look great!
What an amazing experience.
🙂
Julia
http://jewliagoulia.blogspot.com
Shannon says
March 23, 2010 at 6:43 pmWOW look at you!! You look just fabulous 🙂
Now I am gonna have to run out like a crazy woman to buy a magazine for the allergy relief ad! Now that is a first, lol.
They could not have made a better choice!
XOXOXO
Alexzandria says
March 23, 2010 at 6:45 pmGet it girl! Your a star now! <3
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
March 23, 2010 at 7:22 pmLook how beautiful you are!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your a celebrity now 🙂
Eunice says
March 23, 2010 at 7:25 pmWow, what an awesome opportunity! You look great!
Haha, the cat is like “dude, where are the snacks you promised?”
Melissa says
March 23, 2010 at 7:33 pmLook at Yoooooouuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!! Love it! Congratulations! You so deserved that pampering in NYC!
Diane Fit to the Finish says
March 23, 2010 at 7:54 pmYou are absolutely gorgeous!!! Congratulations!
Joy (A Little Bit Fit) says
March 23, 2010 at 8:14 pmWhat an awesome experience! You look fabulous!
Shelley B says
March 23, 2010 at 8:15 pmThis is awesome and you look absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations!!!
Anna says
March 23, 2010 at 8:15 pmReally cool experience and you look amazing!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
March 23, 2010 at 8:35 pmHow fun!!
Ashley says
March 23, 2010 at 8:38 pmHow exciting!! The ad is gorgeous…congrats girl!!!!
KCLAnderson (Karen) says
March 23, 2010 at 8:38 pmI love it!! You are truly beautiful inside and out!
Marisa (Loser for Life) says
March 23, 2010 at 8:45 pmYou look amazing!!!! Congrats, Josie!
Karla says
March 23, 2010 at 8:52 pmAbsolutely GORGEOUS my dear! You glow. How awesome–can’t wait to find you in all of my magazines 🙂 I’m so happy we got to meet at Fitbloggin and hope we can stay in touch!
Jody - Fit at 52 says
March 23, 2010 at 9:03 pmAwesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now you & Diane & Lori are famous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Autographs please!
Josie says
March 23, 2010 at 9:08 pmoh gawsh. Stop it! I am nothing close famous. hahaha! thank you guys for all the love. xoxo!
BK says
March 23, 2010 at 9:08 pmOh I’m buying just cause. I love it!!! U rock!! Very pretty!! *in my rupaul voice* u betta work
Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42 says
March 23, 2010 at 9:09 pmOh, so much fun, Josie! You look so pretty with or without a big piece of cake in your mouth! 🙂
'Drea says
March 23, 2010 at 9:27 pm:o, I love feeling uber-special. Kudos. You look great.
Cassie says
March 23, 2010 at 9:51 pmyaay you… congrats.. i’m am pretty sure it was an amazing experience..
Michelle @ SugarWand says
March 23, 2010 at 9:56 pmcan I send you a coffee ring/stained piece of paper for you to autograph?
CONGRATS!