Watch Out For That... Runway

Ooo, girl! All dressed up for a fashion show. You've got on a hot dress and super high heels. Your hair's all done. Makeup looks great. The lights dim. The music starts. It's time for you to hit that catwalk. You take your first few steps and you notice the audience whispering and examining your outfit approvingly. You've got their attention so you really start strutting. Head up. Shoulders back. And then... SPLAT!

This was the case a few days ago at a show during Nigerian Fashion Week. As she was walking down the runway, Sudanese-Egyptian model Amal Contran tripped and busted her butt. Not pretty. The photos are quite entertaining. I mean, Amal really takes flight. She looks like she's going up for a dunk. Poor girl.

Taking a fall like that in front of hundreds of people is ridiculously embarassing. Every model has experienced a tiny stumble or trip, yet we always try to recover quickly without anyone noticing. But a fumble that big, gets seen around the world. Congrats, Amal. Not only does everyone know your name, but you have officially joined the sisterhood of models who fall at fashion shows.

Let this serve as a reminder that we all have bad days. Even when it comes to the things we do well, we're not perfect. Take a cue from supermodel Naomi Campbell who's had her own runway catastrophes. When you fall flat on your ass, do it with grace and laugh it off. You may be on the floor, but you'll still be on top of your game.