America’s Next Top Model Episode 11

This week the models were given a golden opportunity to try and impress Franca Sozzani, Editor-In-Chief of Vogue Italia. She met with the girls, they were able to show off their books, talk a little about themselves, and ask questions. The challenge was a difficult one. The models had to walk down a flight of stairs balancing a tea tray with lit candles on top of their heads. Wow! The tricks one must perform during this cycle. The photo shoot was held in the largest out door market in Marrakech with designs byLondonbased designer Daniella Issa Helayel. These critiques by Andre’ Leon Talley took me back to last weeks panel.

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Andre Says’

” You look like you have lost your mind. I’m trying to figure out the narrative. What were you thinking?”Alexandriawas sent home.

” This is so high fashion. I see the clothes and I see the story.” Once again, Molly won best photo.

I say…

You wear the clothes, the clothes shouldn’t wear you! You have to see the message in the clothes.

America’s Next Top Model Week 9

The models arrive in Morocco this week. They toured all of the hot spots.
 Marrakech is a beautiful and colorful city often used for photo shoots.
 My personal highlight of week #9 was seeing my fashion god Andre Leon Talley
throughout the entire show. When the girls arrived at the designers showroom, 
he was there waiting for them. They walked in and his first reaction was,
 "I hope those are your travel clothes. You look dreadful",
 to a group of aspiring models. Imagine that! My look has to be fierce at all times.
 You never know who you may meet on a plane and especially on the streets of NY. 
I have been stopped before by a photographer for an impromptu picture, 
I stay picture perfect. The photo shoot was in the desert on top of a camel. 
Molly was still complaining about any and everything but she took the best photo. 
From a stylist point of view, I couldn't pick just one quote because several
 stood out to me during Molly's critique.

 Andre' Says
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"Do you see the message in the clothes?"
"This is a dramatic picture it's a story. It has a narrative. I see the message of a high fashion princess."
When I'm styling an editorial or photo shot my job as a stylist is to answer that question 
with a resounding YES!!!!!!!! So in my opinion the message can be conveyed by a 
stylist but the model is there to bring the story to life. Like a marriage they walk
 hand in hand. FYI. I am working on a very special blog in honor of Andre' Leon Talley.
I want you all to see why I love him so much. 

TTYL,
Miquelle

America’s Next Top Model Wk 8

The models will be traveling toMorocconext week, but the go-sees where done inL.A.  My favorite ANTM weeks are the trips to other countries and getting familiar with unfamiliar designers abroad. Since the go-sees were local not really much to blog about so I will move straight to the photo shoot.

Week #8 featured an Eco Friendly fashion shoot with designs by Eco Friendly Couture designer Michael Cinco. The models wore custom made designs which I thought were amazing. The catch to the shoot was the location a garbage dump. Yuk! Since the shoot was eco-friendly I think a recycling plant site would have been a better choice but that’s just my artistic opinion.

Alexandrian stepped her game up winning best photo and the go-see challenge. At panel she wore a Chanel inspired No.1 t-shirt (that’s kinda in your face) and she received my pick of best critique from Andre Leon Talley.

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“The star of the picture. The birds, the poop, the funk didn’t take over.”

My response…

When everyone around you wants to see you fail, it’s all about focus. No matter what you are doing in life to achieve the best results, you have to stay focused at all times.Alexandriastood in the midst of garbage with one goal on her mind, nailing the shot.

On another note… One thing that has been consistent this season, the good girls are being sent home and the bad girls remain. I am not sure what message that sends with this cycle of Mean Girls. I thought for sure Molly was taking her miserable self home this week. I think everyone should be tired of hearing her complain. That’s all for now.

TTYL,

Miquelle