The Continuation Of A Ritual,That Is Late.

You all probably know by now that this post is about Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model. Five girls left. What am I going to do when this show is over? #seriously. Anyway back to business, with only a few shows to go the girls went on a trip to Canada (Oh Canada! That is a song honest.) Most girls had to face their fear of heights when they had to catwalk (attached to wire) around one of Toronto's tallest buildings, which most of the ladies managed to do.

The photo shoot this week had the lovely back drop of Niagara Falls and the girls had to model the clothes from one of my favourite high street brands Miss Selfridge. Since this is the brand that one of the girls who wins the show will be the face of, this was good opportunity to impress the client and judge Whitney Port who was also on hand to help point the models in the right direction. So with the wonderful back drop and amazing clothes, lets see how they all did.

I think Emma did very well in this photo. She makes the clothes look desirable, and her posture makes her look taller. She is stunning in this photo and she looks calm, which contrasts with her surroundings. She would be a good face for their line and represents the brand well. She also appeals to Miss Selfridge's target market in a way that she appeals to women and men which is always quite tricky. The only thing Emma needs to work on is making herself and personality as memorable as her pictures.

Anita!!! I love this photo end of. Maybe because I really want this dress. Her legs look a 1000 miles long, which is always a good thing for a model. The backdrop most certainly works in her favour and she looks like the Queen of Niagara Falls. Anita does need to work more on her face, particularly showing emotion in her eyes, but other than that she has done a great job this week and I think if she keeps improving, she should be in the finals.  

Lisa Lisa Lisa. Huh well I love Lisa, really I do but I'm not keen on this pose. She's letting the clothes wear her instead of the other way around. I think if maybe she stretched her arms out or put them on her head it would've looked more interesting. I was not the only one who felt this way as the judges didn't like it either and she was nearly sent home.  But luckily the judges spared her and she can show them next week why she deserves to stay. The only teeny weeny problem I have with Lisa is the pouting. She pouts all the time. She needs to try other facial expressions.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Poor Risikat. This picture gave her the boot. How unfortunate. I really don't think the photo is that bad. I mean the dress is gross but that's not her fault. and the pose leaves a little to be desired, especially since she's usually so good with her poses. I just don't understand what she's trying to get across in this photo. She looks bored, like someone's forcing her to be there. One of the judges said she looks like she is there on a family holiday and she was forced to take a picture in front of the lovely view. Oh well we will never know Risikat's full potential because she's gone. But I wish her all the best, even though you know on reality shows when they say 'You haven't seen the last of me' well, usually we have? I think this is one of those situations.  

I love this jacket. Well done Miss Selfridge! Of course Letitia looks nice too. I don't know why but this photo looks really urban. Letitia is quite consistent and this is a good (but not one of her best) photo. It was enough to get her through but she is still relying on her prettiness which is not enough. Hopefully in the next week (since the clocks a ticking) she'll improve and produce a spectacular photo.

ITS LONDON FASHION WEEK!!! Burberry My One True Love.

I must say that is my favourite time of year. Without a doubt (after Christmas and my Birthday) it is a wonderful time of the year.  There is one show I always look forward to, the show of the season is with no hesitation: The Burberry Show. It is the most spectacular, breathtaking show ever.

When I finally have enough money to buy a trench coat from their store I will die a happy girl #notevenkidding. The show this year was more spectacular than usual. Filled with the celebrity elite and the fashion wisest (my invitation must have got lost in the mail). I tried to add the full video of the show but it won't let me #meanies. But here's the link for those whose letters also got lost in the mail and desperate to watch it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBG7JTbioxE&feature=youtu.be #yourwelcome.

And because I am also so kind and want to make this post look pretty here are some photos from this show and the Fall 2012 show.

And The Weekly Ritual Continues

As the title says you will probably guess that this is for the photos that the Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model hopefuls took. So shall we get on and see how they did for anyone who missed it or doesn't live in this country, even though I'm sure wherever you live they have a version of 'Next Top Model' and its probably very good (seriously I was watching Nigeria's Next Top Model the other day, fascinating stuff #notkidding).

The models (or soon to be for some) had two photo shoots this week (however will they cope). One was (supposed to be, but it didn't really turn out like it) a sultry shoot with three (yes three) taranchula's, and the other was a beauty shoot for the Revlon campaign, which the winner will be the new face of.  The Revlon photos are first.

 I think Anita did well this week. It seems like I say this every week because she really is progressing. Her attitude is becoming something of a problem for the other girls which doesn't surprise me. The shot is beautiful and she would be a great face for their campaign.




Emma, good old (boring) Emma. It seems like I forget about her every single week without fail which would probably be because she has as much personality as a fish finger. She is beautiful but as Tyra has told us many times before that's not enough. We cannot always rely on what mommy and daddy gave us, and this is most certainly what she is doing in this photo.


Yay Lisa my favourite is still here!!#happyhappyhappy. This shot is stunning. She would be a great face for their campaign. She makes the viewer want to buy what she is selling with her likeability. She would be a great face to represent the Revlon brand.



Letitia was good as always. I felt so bad for her because judge Julien Macdonald was so cruel to her #meanie. But she is also pulling an Emma and relying on the gift mommy and daddy gave her. I think she could definitely be a finalist if she tries a little harder and doesn't rely purely on her beauty.



Can I just say how beautiful does Risikat look in this photo??#stunning. I think Risikat is definitely leading the pack when it comes to beauty photos #justsayinng. And she has stunned us yet again.

Now for the second batch of photos that were taken with three guests: And 

 

Striking While The British Weather Iron Is Hot

To whoever reads this blog: It has been too long. I don't even have an excuse since I start school tomorrow (don't worry I will keep you updated with how the outfit choices go). But on with the blog (that was cheesy but this isn't really a show is it). And that show would be today's outfit:

Well I tried to strike while the British weather iron was hot and wore (dun dun dun) a dress. I do love the dress I wore today, this picture doesn't really do it justice but it is from Miss Selfridge, the colour is either really light pink or nude. I decided that was enough colour for me and the rest of the outfit is black. The leggings, sunglasses and undershirt are from Primark with Dr. Martens (if you want these shows at a lower price check eBay and Amazon at sale times). 

This Is Becoming Like A Weekly Ritual

It's been too long since I've blogged, I feel like this is my child and I've neglected it. I blame Downton Abbey and The Hunger Games. Anyway I'm back now and Britain And Ireland's Next Top Model is back, so I can whine and comment on it (which is something I do so well if I say so myself).

The competitions getting closer as there were only seven girls left (six by the end of the show and for once I was happy with the result #didn'tthrowmytoysoutthepram). This week speaking was as important as posing. The challenge saw the girls giving their honest opinions on each other, and saying it didn't go well would be an understatement. There were tears, tantrums and home truths but mostly everyone got over them.

So now to the photo's. The theme this week was to become 'broken dolls', it wasn't about being pretty, but looking like a doll from the Victorian times, and here is how they did:

                                                                                                                                                                                  Roxanne: This has to be her weakest photo to date. I feel for her because she really didn't get the theme of the shoot. Her poses didn't work with the brief and she couldn't get any facial expressions that didn't look pained or too modelly. But she is a good model and will redeem herself.







Risikat: Photo of the week this week. I love the wardrobe choice in this photo, but as the guest judge pointed out a model's job is to sell the clothes and she isn't doing it in this photo. She gets the point of the photo and is using her body well. Her facial expression also works well in the photo, and her face is the first thing I look to when I see this photo. #goodjob.






Madeline: No just no. I should just refuse to comment on her because she should NOT be in competition at the halfway point. But I am not (nearly but not) that petty and will give credit where credit is due. She tried really hard on this photo shoot (which was nice to see). Her pose is okay, her legs look really long in this photo. Her facial expression is well, she gave it her all and sometimes it pays off and sometimes it doesn't. I'll leave you to decide if it does, but sadly Madeline was sent home.





Lisa: Not Lisa's best photograph. Even though she is my favourite and has the best attitude, so I won't hold it against her. She didn't really understand how to use her face and it shows, in most of her photos she was pouting which did not go with the theme of the shoot. She was nearly in the bottom two, but was spared. There's always next week.







Letitia: Well she had a hard week with the new nickname of 'crybaby' which only really made her cry more. But she pulled it out for the photo shoot and was the photographer's favourite of the day. She had a wide variety of poses and facial expressions, but the photo that was chosen did not show this (I really want to know who picks these photos I'd like to have a word with them). Her face looks possessed and not in a good way (if there is one) and she had much better poses. #whatashame.




Anita: She is doing so well, she takes criticism on board and gets better every week. In this photo it looks like what she's selling is expensive, Her pose is flawless and she doesn't even look like herself in the face. Overall a great shot, I think she should have got best photo #justsaying.








Emma: Last but not least. She looks breath-taking in this photo, but has missed the point. She looks too pretty, and the poses aren't very doll-like but it's such a good shot that it kind of makes up for it, and she got 3rd picture so the judges liked it (which is always a bonus).