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).



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Obsessions And Vintage Glamour

Can I just say that I have a new obsession in life, and that obsession is Downton Abbey. This always happens when I watch one of my mother's shows, I think I'm not going to like it, and then I'm hooked. I start wondering what's going to happen next and get emotionally attached to the characters #howverysad.

But anyway this had me thinking about how it must have been to live in 1912 (I still cannot believe that's 100 years ago #timegoesfast) and how it must been wearing those vintage (well not vintage at the time) items of clothing.




I love how all the characters both upstairs and downstairs dressed. Lady Mary, Edith and Sybil's clothes are beautiful and you can see the change through the years as the fashion (well maybe not Edith) becomes more relaxed. From tight fitted corsets at the beginning of the program in 1912 to Flapper dresses as they go through the 1920's. This is a great way to show how fashion evolved.

The gentlemen's clothing both upstairs and downstairs is amazing. I wished people dressed like this today. I'd love to go round wearing Flapper dresses all day long and men wearing tuxedos, how glamorous would life be? I'd probably go round thinking I was in a Bugsy Malone film, #borninthewrongdecade.
                                                                               

It would be nice to see this type of fashion make its way back in to our highstreet and wardrobes. But maybe not those corsets. To try and add some of this vintage glamour to your wardrobes the places to go are Vintage/ Charity shops, eBay and ZARA.

I don't know what it is about Downton Abbey that makes many people so interested but it seems to have a way of doing so. Their gripping storylines, impeccable dress sense and Maggie Smith's hilarious outbursts are probably what keeps me interested. I cannot wait for its return in September #happy.

How Supreme

The title refers to the new Little Mix photo shoot and not the amazing clothing. Little Mix seem to be everywhere at the minute. This is what always happens with X Factor winners you don't see them for like a year and then they suddenly pop up everywhere (they were on Styled To Rock and everything!). Well most singers have a photo shoot when they portray a character different from themselves, and Little Mix became iconic figures of the 60's. I loved the shoot, and thought they looked really nice, but you can judge that for yourself:

Here we have Perrie, who's usual style is rocker meets hippie. I love the way this photo is an iconic nod to the legend that is Twiggy. The mini beehive works and I love the jumper and Peter Pan collar. The pose works well and her make up is flawless.

This next photo shows Leigh-Anne, who's regular style is the most Urban of the group. This pose works very well and shows of her tiny and tall figure with the help of the stripes on this dress. I love this photo because she looks like Diana Ross. Her hair and make up work well with her face, so all in all a very nice photo.

Jade's regular style is very girly and flirty. This photo shows off her great beauty, but also pays homage to Twiggy. I love her hair in this photo because it reminds me of Amy Winehouse. Her jewellery is nice and does not overshadow her face.

The next photo is of Jesy, her regular style is sporty meets Urban and she has an obsession with leggings. I love this photo of her because it shows her weight loss, the dress makes her legs look really long. Her hair is nice and not as big as usual. I love the shoes (even though I have no idea how people walk in them) they are set to be the next big thing #futuretrend.

Little Mix's Usual Style:

Everywhere I Look All I See Is Collars

I know this is really late to document this trend, since we've been wearing them for months, but I thought I would still blog about it. We (boys and girls #genderincluding) have become obsessed with collars. From collar chains (thanks to shops like Topshop and River Island) to collar pieces to accessories that come on collars to patterned shirts with collars. This trend started early March and is still a key wardrobe essential.

Easy to wear in winter on oversized jumpers to summer wear, they are put on blouses, and even on nights out (for people who go), collar necklaces dress up outfits. If you are interested in the trend, and haven't been a part of it you can get this stuff from anywhere (literally). Just look at shops such as: Topshop, River Island, ZARA, H&M, Next, Matalan, F&F for Tesco, george for ASDA, Primark and try online at places like eBay.co.uk and missguided.co.uk.

I hope this helped, but knowing you fashion forward people you would've been looking at this stuff ages ago! #late.

I Don't Think I Ever Get As Stressed As I Do When I Watch Britain's Next Top Model

And Ireland's as well let's not forget, (I was gonna write that in the title but it was getting long already #lazy). This week on Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model they had a challenge in which they had to walk in a proper fashion show for Tresemme, and they all had to wear the same expensive gown in a strange setting #morecontextneeded. Not all the photos are shown because well I either don't like them or the model in them or they're just to down right rude to show #gross.

This photo is of Roxanne, I think she has a really good chance of winning, and she has the potential to do well after the show. This is not one of my favourite photos of hers, but I like the way she commands the shots and draws our attention to the dress.






This next photo is of Letitia who seems to be getting weaker as the show progresses (one of the problems with being a favourite at the beginning, people begin to surpass you, and once you're at the top the only was is down). There's nothing wrong with this shot, but she is relying too much on her beauty and not actually modelling the dress. (Also she and the male models look very orange in this photo #thisisnottowie).

This photo is of my favourite model Lissa. This is also not one of her best photos, but she still commands the shot and draws our attention to the dress (which is kind of the point). She looks very sophisticated in this shot, which clashes (in a good way) with the setting of the photo.

You know when you don't understand something and it really bothers you? This is the only way I can describe the model (so they say) in this photo. Her name is Madeline and I seriously have no idea what she is doing in this competition. Her photos are always poor and she has been in the bottom 2 four times #disgraceful. This week she gave another poor photo and was nearly sent home, but just made it by the skin of her teeth #gutted.

 In this photo Anita, who is progressing more and more each week. I like this shot because when you look at it your eyes go straight to her (which is the point). The reason Anita probably did so well in this shoot had something to do with the male models since she is obsessed with men. Well whatever the reason she did well this week, and if you squint your eyes she sort of looks like Cheryl Cole (which is always a bonus).

Photo of the week went to Emma, I don't know if I agree that it was the best photo but it certainly is very good. Usually Emma is not really noticeable but she stood out this week, but was that Emma or her hair and make up? Emma needs to make herself more memorable and fast since girls are getting cut every week and this was something she should've mastered in the first couple of weeks. But well done to her for getting best photo.