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My top picks (from left ) Allison, Fo and Celia posing with R&B singer Sierra.
| The outcome on the last episode of America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 was predictable but entertaining. the remaining models had a photo shoot with R&B singer Sierra. She was gorgeous as always. London's weight-gain was undeniably her downfall. Making her self-conscious during the shoot. The extra pounds she packed was so noticeable, even the assistant during the photo shoot challenge thought she have gotten 'really-big'. A comment I thought that was a bit harsh. A male model carrying a tin of nuts made an appearance during the judging. At first, I thought Tyra has a new line of nuts she was trying to promote. But it was a clue as to where will be the next destination is for the remaining model hopefuls. So, the girls are off to Brazil, birthplace of Gisselle Bundchen and Adriana Lima, a couple of today's top supermodels. | ![]() Goodbye London. Best of luck! Special Thanks to CWTV and ANTM for the photos. |
To be quite honest, this season of America's Next Top Model started of a bit boring for me. I felt that the first few episodes were lagging. And my least favorite model wanna-be Sandra, annoyed me so much. She left me uninspired to write about the show. Now that she got the boot, on with the chatter.
Season Premier Episode
First of, thank you Ms. Banks for making the season's premier episode 100 times more fabulous than last cycle. Give me Grecian Goddess Tyra any day. None of that 'fem-bot' supermodel last season. I also like that there are more partner and group photo shoots. You can see who the stands out in the competition. Make-up and styling has definitely improved as well. And as always, a posing challenge with Benny Ninja is fabulously entertaining.
The Models

The Smart Stylist's Top Model Picks for ANTM Cycle 12. From left, Celia, Fo and Allison
I'm so excited that my top faves to win are still in the competition. Celia, Fo and Allison. Each of them has a quality that I adored. Celia, her maturity helps abundantly but she knows this can might as well be her Achilles Heel. In an industry where the never-ending search for the fountain of youth powers the money-making engines, she is at 25 is considered a retirement age. But I still love the girl!
Fo's spunk, versatility and constant improvement challenge after challenge will carry her far in the competition. Despite the bratty, 'for-crying-out-loud-enough-already-so-they-cut-your-hair-short-get-over-it' stint after the model make-overs.
Lastly, wide-eyed and so-shy Allison. I just love her look. If she can develop her walk and up the ante on her self-confidence. I see her walking the runway for one of John Galliano's Dior Couture collections.
So, that's all for now. Good luck to all the models. Until next episode. Special thanks to CWTV.com and America's Next Top Model for the photos.
Season Premier Episode
First of, thank you Ms. Banks for making the season's premier episode 100 times more fabulous than last cycle. Give me Grecian Goddess Tyra any day. None of that 'fem-bot' supermodel last season. I also like that there are more partner and group photo shoots. You can see who the stands out in the competition. Make-up and styling has definitely improved as well. And as always, a posing challenge with Benny Ninja is fabulously entertaining.
The Models
The Smart Stylist's Top Model Picks for ANTM Cycle 12. From left, Celia, Fo and Allison
Fo's spunk, versatility and constant improvement challenge after challenge will carry her far in the competition. Despite the bratty, 'for-crying-out-loud-enough-already-so-they-cut-your-hair-short-get-over-it' stint after the model make-overs.
Lastly, wide-eyed and so-shy Allison. I just love her look. If she can develop her walk and up the ante on her self-confidence. I see her walking the runway for one of John Galliano's Dior Couture collections.
So, that's all for now. Good luck to all the models. Until next episode. Special thanks to CWTV.com and America's Next Top Model for the photos.
![]() Cycle 11 Winner Mckey, flawless beauty. | I was screaming like a girl when my favorite model Mckey, won America's Next Top Model last night. Last night was a nail biter. I honestly thought Valley girl Samantha, will pull the upset of the night based on her fabulous performance during the Cover Girl commercial challenge. Annaleigh crumbled under pressure during the challenge and went blank and can't remember a single word of the script for the commercial.![]() |
Jay Manuel's Pepto Bismol-Willy Wonka or what have you inspired runway you was quite the challenge. Considering the model were wearing 4" heels and evening gowns. Cycle 10 winner Whitney, opened the runway show and she was looking oh so fabulous.I noticed also that Tyra Banks is loving those shoulder pads reminiscent of a Gareth Pugh dress I talked about a few weeks back. All in all, I can say that this cycle was the best season there is. Good luck to Mckey and all of the models. Till next cycle. 'Hoi!'
An ANTM first was a photoshoot right after the winner is announced. The image on the right was taken after the shoot with McKey and Tyra Banks. Thank you CW and America's NExt Top Model for the photos.
![]() Last night's episode of America's Next Top Model was somewhat predictable. Mckey and Analeigh secured their respective spots to vie for the grand prize. As mentioned on my last post, Marjorie's nerves got the best of her and was eliminated despite Samantha's lackluster performance during the photo shoot. This girl also can drink! Hmmmm, maybe she should've taken a shot of vodka or something to calm her nerves down every photo shoot. Who knows she might still be in the running to be America's Next Top model if she did. | ![]() 'Au revoir Marjorie' eliminated episode 11. |

America's Next Top Model Cycle 11 Top 3: (left to right) Samantha, Mckey, Analeigh.
Samantha being on the chopping block can either light a fire in her or will be her biggest nemesis. McKey was fiercely fabulous in her photo shoot. She worked that windmill like a monkey bar. Her poses were worthy to grace top fashion magazines. I have to give props to Analeigh for taking risks in her shoot. She was very creative by jumping in one of her shots and came out amazing! This girl was really taking in and obviously learned what the judges told her throughout the competition.
McKey is still my bet to win. But then again, it doesn't take much to be the top contender to be sent packing and go home. This cycle is perhaps the most competitive in ANTM history. The last three models are very good. Pretty exciting!
It's been a few weeks since I talked about America's Next Top Model. Quite frankly, I felt that the show was lagging. Then there's the new day and time slot change which totally confused the heck out of my Tivo. Last night's episode was the go-see challenge. The five remaining models had to navigate through the canals and streets of Amsterdam. This type of challenge is perhaps my favorite in the history of ANTM. It's a test of endurance, intelligence and you can tell which aspiring model can make it in the modeling industry. The five remaining contestants were Marjorie, McKey, Elina, Analeigh and Samantha.
| ![]() My bet to win this season of ANTM. ![]() Elina eliminated on Episode 10 |

Last night's America's Next Top Model didn't disappoint and definitely satisfied my guilty pleasures. The aspiring models had a couple of challenges. First, was to model Tarina Tarantino's accessories and handbags by using their bodies to create odd poses and the photo shoot challenge was hanging from a rope ladder suspended in mid air.![]() Tarina Tarantino Simple Petite Chapeau $385.00 Revolve Clothing Cheers:
| ![]() Tarina Tarantino Earrings $55.00 Revolve Clothing ![]() Bye Nikeysha (Eliminated Ep. II ) |

| Cycle 11 of America's Next Top Model premiered last night on CW. The futuristic theme in the beginning with Alpha Jay, Beta Jay and Tyra-Bot was a little to much for me. But other than that, I think this will be another great season! Reason I say that, last season we were there to see the fabulous Whitney ( first plus size model ) winning the most coveted reality modeling competition on t.v. today. And this year can be another history making season for Ms. Tyra's search for america's next top model. We might witness the first transgender to be hailed as the winner and her name is Isis. | ![]() Cycle 10 winner Whitney Thompson |
![]() Cycle 11 contestant Isis | As much as I want to give a couple of the contestants a piece of my mind on what they said about Isis, I'll be the better person and not even mention their names and don't go ballistic on them. Let's just call them 'Hater One' and 'Hater Two'. Hater One, said and I quote: "She ( Isis ) has no place in this competition". Hater Two tried intimidating Isis during her photo shot by saying: "Isis you better shave your legs" and "Look at you, you're sweating..." So, I'll leave it at that and my dear readers please comment if you may regarding this remarks. I believe in Karma, the contestants better be careful what they do to each other. Because Karma is a bitch! Look what happened to one of the 'Haters', she ain't America's Next Top Model after all. (Photos Credits: CWTV.com and America's Next Top Model) |
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