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

America’s Next Top Model (Week 1)

I’ve been a fan of America’s Next Top Model since season one. While watching I imagine myself sitting on the panel as a guest judge or even behind the scenes styling the models. It’s Ok for a girl to dream, but dreams are to be worked towards not waited on.  Therefore, each week I will bring my dream to life in my blog for season 16.   It takes lots of creativity to keep viewers watching after 15 seasons.   I like how Tyra ditched her regular casting segment and continues her quest to find the next Super Model with her hand picked girls.This season opened with a runway show featuring designs from Alexander Wang‘s diffusion line “T” by Alexander Wang.  I remember when he launched his first ready-to-wear collection in 2007.  Some people take the stairs, he’s taking the elevator to the top but that’s another blog.  Anyway, the model’s had to literally walk on water inside of a plastic bubble.  A difficult task I’m sure for the most experienced model, so you know these girls struggled but it made good entertainment.And! Andre’ Leon Talley returns for a second season as a panel judge (love love him) but I am sure you already know that.  I always pay homage to him.  A man from such humble beginnings but when you hear him speak, he sounds like a born aristocrat.  He speaks with such eloquence and if you pay close attention you can learn a thing or two about fashion.

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This week Andre’ Says ™ …”Tyra would you ever go to a go-see wearing a midriff?” ( When Molly shows up at ellimination wearing a midriff top.)  My response, No model that wants to be taken seriously should show up at a go-see or casting call wearing a midriff.  A go-see is considered a job interview for a model, so you shouldn’t show up half naked.

TTYL,

IAMFASHIONNYC