By Valerie Drachova

Valerie was born in Belarus and moved to the US after graduating college in 2007, where she majored in interpreting/ linguistics. She started modeling in 2004 in New York, while studying acting at the New York Film Academy. She started runway modeling in Hartford in early 2009. She has worked with CCSU, NiRo Couture, Fiona Stone, Daniela Vlad, Millionaire Models, Egde Masters Salon, Queens Inc, Lady Kelly Designs, Vintage Chic, The Wedding Embassy, Corrine Weddings, Fennchurch Vintage, Brazen Betties, Nigel Ramsay and many more. She started her own Fashion Networking Party "Out Of The Closet" in late 2009. It is aimed to help expose new designers, models, stylists and other talent. Right now she enjoys photographing for aspiring stylists, models and entrepreneurs and exploring and writing about style for less and bargain shopping. She tries to stay away from commercial brands and she wants to show everyone how they can dress for less and still look fabulous! Follow Valerie at: Examiner.com or her website .