Who's been missing America's Next Top Model? I hate not getting my weekly fix of model mayhem so the last few weeks I've been watching The Face. Okay its not as good as ANTM but you can't not love Naomi Campbell! I mean seriously her mentoring style - sometimes I really do feel sorry for the girls on her team. Last week the models were taught about androgyny and role reversal by famous drag queen Ru Paul. The supermodel mentors: Naomi Campbell, Anne V and Lydia Hearst, had to not only guide their teams in the androgyny photo shoot for Elle.com but pose in the photos with the girls.
First up was team Lydia, model on the left Amanda delivered the brief perfectly, she was so focused and got into character. However Ray didn't manage to portray the male stereotype so effectively and seemed confused throughout the shoot. I did however like Lydia's LBD as it was simple yet effective. The two aspiring models looked smart in their suits - however I feel that Amanda pulls it off more.
Next up team Naomi aimed to portray a lover's quarrel in their photo shoot, Afiya (on the right) killed this photo and really embraced her male alter ego! While Felisa couldn't quite get "manly enough" she just looked too sweet and innocent but you could see she was trying. Naomi's dress is really pretty and looks great for this campaign. The silver detailing adds a delicate, decorative element to Naomi's dress - so on trend for the party season coming up.
Finally, team Anne aimed to show a theme of Anne being the woman that all the men desired and the models (Tiana, Sharon and Khadisha from left to right) had to act as though they wanted her. I think the 3 models all looked quite elegant. Sharon perfected the brief and really brought out her androgynous side. Tiana looked almost a bit too manly! But Khadisha failed to make any impression and just looks bored in the photo in my opinion. The problem with the photo is instead of looking at all the models - the only one you really look at is model coach Anne. Anne's dress is perfect for winter and the poloneck is so on trend this A/W.
All seven aspiring models fit in perfectly with Vogue's "Power Dressing" trend as they look as though they mean business! Feminine influence over menswear has reached new extremes this season, "Borrowing from the boys" is a trend definitely displayed by the models.
So the creative director for Elle (Joe Zee) decided that team Naomi were the worthy winners! Lydia then chose to put Amanda up for elimination, while Anne chose Khadisha. Naomi decided to send Khadisha home as she didn't feel she was trying hard enough - for once I feel the right decision was made as Amanda did one of the best in the photo shoot and really shouldn't have been up for elimination.
Do you agree with me readers, was Khadisha the right model to go? Do you love or hate Naomi's harsh style of coaching? What are your thoughts on the movement towards androgynous fashion? Let me know what you think.
Lots of love the big hearted brunette
xxx
Ps. I did have to laugh to myself when I saw that Amanda wasn't wearing any trousers in the elimination room...
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