Wow! I literally DIE as Rachel Zoe would say it! Marc Jacobs is a genius. I love the 50s post war feel of it. And,those LV bags….H-E-A-V-E-N! And fashion icons Naomi and Kate graced the runway. But is Kate smoking while walking down the runway, a part of the show? or is she drunk and high on something? Haha! Bravo Louis Vuitton! Bravo! (video courtesy of fatalefashion)Louis Vuitton - Fall Winter 2011/2012 Full Fashion Show (EXCLUSIVE)
Graffiti+Fashion=ART
So it’s the midweek and I’m bored and lazy this afternoon. As I browse some random websites, I stumble upon this really cool brand with very cool fashion editorials. I checked the website (http://www.allensolly.com/brandsite/) and there are even more interesting and edgy campaigns. Peeps, MEET ALLEN SOLLY!
Who is your Favorite ANTM contestant who didn’t win?
ANTM cycle 16 started last week. I’m so glad that Tyra skipped the casting week and immediately picked the 14 girls who will vie for the title of being the next top model in America or even in the world. I must say that this cycle is going to be exciting, because there are a lot of fierce girls. My early faves are Molly O’connell, Alexandria Everett, and Mikaela Schipani.
Moving along, it saddens me everytime my bet gets booted off. I mean, how many ANTM girls from previous cycles who lost and felt the taste of defeat…and how many of them wanted to kill TYRA for not letting them win? 
I have a similar post about this blog on my MISSOSOLOGY page (http://missosology.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=262&t=63641)
I wanted to post this again on tumblr.
So, as a tribute for y’all loser b*tches! here are my TOP 5 favorite ANTM girls from past cycles… 
5. ALLISON HARVARD
Allison Harvard was a contestant and runner-up during Cycle 12 of ANTM.
The American artist and fashion model from Houston, Texas, resided in New Orleans, Louisiana during her appearance on America’s Next Top Model. She is a painter and photographer, who describes her style of art as “surreal” and “psychedelic.” Her artwork is featured in the novel The Story Told at Night by Lisa Kuznetsova.
In late 2005, Allison gained notoriety as an internet meme on 4chan, where she became known as “Creepy-chan” due to her ghostly digital photos of herself in heavy eyeliner and broken-baby doll outfits and poses, as well as her fascination with nosebleeds. When cheerier images later surfaced, her moniker was updated to “Cute Chan.”
Allison successfully auditioned for Cycle 12 of America’s Next Top Model. She stated that she wanted to enter the competition because she was into art and photography. During the audition process, she stated that she loved nose bleeds and hemophilia.
Allison performed consistently throughout the competition. She was called first by Tyra Banks four times, in episodes two, ten, twelve and thirteen (the first part of the finale). Despite her consistent performance, Harvard was in the bottom two twice. In episode four, she landed in the bottom two, with contestant Nijah Harris, because she was said to have over-analyzed her shoot. In episode seven, she landed in the bottom two with contestant Tahlia Brookins because she had a lackluster commercial and she was told she wasn’t versatile.
Allison made a significant improvement, and during the finale episode of America’s Next Top Model, she gave a convincing Covergirl commercial and was hailed for her improvement from the previous commercial. Allison made the final two due to her improvements in her Covergirl commercial and her unique high-fashion look. In the final runway walk, she was deemed the most improved, despite being deemed the worst walker out of the bunch at the beginning of the competition. Paulina Porizkova commended Harvard’s runway to Tyra Banks by saying, “She looks awesome!” while Banks replied, “She does.” during the fashion show. Despite her improvements and strong look, Harvard lost the competition to Teyona Anderson, making Allison the runner up.
Allison signed with Nous Models Management in Los Angeles.
(source:http://antm411.wordpress.com/allison-harvard/)
4. ANGELEA PRESTON
Angelea Preston was a contestant during Cycle 14 of ANTM.
This 23-year-old Buffalo, New York native worked as an answering service operator prior to her appearance on America’s Next Top Model. Viewers might remember Angelea for making the semi-finalists for Cycle 12; unfortunately, she didn’t make it into the house.
When she auditioned for Cycle 12, she said on camera, “These girls are here trying to be like America’s Best Friend. I’m not here for you. I’m here because I want to model. I want to be Americas Next Top Model.” (Some may remember the argument she had with Sandra during the goddess shoot in episode 1.) She also had some issues with Sandra before they even stepped in front of the camera.
Angelea talked tearfully about having a daughter who passed away prior to auditioning for Cycle 12. She also talked with the panel about sleeping in the Port Authority bathroom stall in order to make her call back for the show.
During initial panel interviews in episode 1 of Cycle 14, Angelea said that she was out of control during her audition for Cycle 12 because she was seeing a guy that had her feeling angry and combative. She revealed that following her failed attempt at being on Cycle 12, she saw a counselor to help her deal with her anger issues. She said she’s now a changed women, although she’s still “ghetto” in a good way.
So far in the competition, Angelea has really impressed the judges by looking soft in all her photos, even though she comes off tough during panel. She was first runner-up for best photo during the second panel judging and called seventh for the third elimination.
During episode three, Angelea was called second following the ‘dance’ photo shoot with Cade Martin. Her ‘moshing’ photo really impressed the judges, keeping her overall performance incredibly strong and proving herself to be tough competitor for Top Model.
Angelea’s vampire photo with Sarah Silver during episode 4 was also very strong, although the judges felt she needed to show more neck. Despite Andrew Leon Talley’s ‘dreckitude’ comments, she was called sixth during panel.
Angelea received a raving review from the panel following her D-Nice photo shoot during episode 5. Tyra said her film was incredible, including the final picture chosen to be judged at panel. Andre Leon Talley called her photo “totally high fashion.” Despite a not-so-good performance during Nigel’s ‘intimate moment’ photo shoot, Angelea had the 2nd best photo of the group during elimination.
When fans of the show heard that Angelea was going to be in this cycle, they were ready for instant drama due to the way she conducted herself in previous auditions (e.g. starting fights with other girls, random insults). Fans were also surprised that she wasn’t more of a drama queen during the first five episodes into cycle 14. Many were refreshingly happy that Angelea appeared to actually be nicer; meaning that her counseling (following her semi-final elimination in cycle 12) had actually worked.
That is until episode 6. As Angelea’s confidence began growing, so did her attitude and hell-bent mission to break down the other competitors to ultimately win.
Angelea began episode 6 determined to “take these bitches out.” Upset about getting two runner-up photos, she was determined to start drama with the other contestants in the Top Model house just for the sake of starting drama. In front of the judges, she became a different person, while the girls realized she was truly the bitch in the house and in real life.
When asked how she felt about another bed going empty in her room [following the elimination of Tatianna], she snapped back with, “Like Tyra said, this is not America’s Next Top Model(s); there can’t be two. You know what I’m saying? We all need to be signed up for it.” This statement seems consistent with the statement she made while auditioning for cycle 12 (“This isn’t America’s Next Best Friend.”).
Specifically, Angelea picked fights with Brenda, Raina and Jessica (whom Alasia called “the three musketeers”). She especially had a few choice words for Raina, who was a strong competitor for Top Model.
Despite Angelea’s combative attitude with the other contestants, Angelea still managed to produce an exceptional photo during the “New York women” photo shoot with Mike Ruiz. Nigel said that her photo was the best photo she’d taken thus far and she was alluring, dynamite. Andre Leon Talley (ALT) agreed with Nigel; he said that her photo was magnificent, facinating, and that he loved the confidence she exuded. Surprisingly, ALT added that she must have been a wonderful person in her personal life, as well. Following this statement, Nigel revealed that every girl behind her smirked and shook their heads when ALT said that.
Angelea ended up finally being called first during elimination, due to her impressive performance.
Episode 7 began with Angelea expressing happiness that she was called first in the previous elimination. She was also ecstatic that Brenda had been eliminated, due to their ongoing conflict in the house.
Angelea continued to do well during the runway challenge at Lucky Cheng’s, exuding personality while walking for an audience and Miss J. Despite losing the challenge to Krista, she went into the “Hair Couture” shoot with confidence and slight arrogance because of how well she was doing in the competition. She also got to share the prize (clothing pieces from Whitney Port’s clothing line) with Krista because she was called first in the previous panel.
During panel, Angelea once again received a good review from the judges. Guest judge, Whitney Port, said that Angelea ‘owned’ her outfit and her body looked strong. ALT said that she had grace in her hands. Tyra said that she had control of her face and emotion – and it looked as if she was crossing the “fashion finish line.”
Angelea’s exceptional performance resulted in a 2nd call in panel. Krista was called first, which allowed her to fly first class to the international destination of New Zealand – and she was allowed to pick one girl to accompany her in first class; she picked Angelea.
She began episode 8 off incredibly strong. After winning the go-sees challenge (booking 6 out of 6 jobs), Angelea won clothing from all the designers. This boosted her confidence going into the “same dress” photo shoot with Nigel Barker.
Unfortunately, her confidence quickly disappeared during the photo shoot with Nigel. As soon as she got on set, she seemed unsure of the garment and her wasn’t as aware of her face while posing. Nigel seemed unimpressed with her performance during the shoot; he said she “felt lost.” In the Top Model confessional she said she was worried about panel, as she didn’t feel good about how she performed.
Once in panel, Nigel said she had the ability to take pictures very well, especially with her bone structure, but she didn’t try very hard for him. ALT said that the photo was his least favorite picture of hers. Guest judge Sara Tetro said that any girl who can book six out of six jobs off go-sees will be able to make an agent stop and listen, although she didn’t like the photo at all; she added that Angelea she killed her personality, as well. Tyra said that Nigel really ‘brought it’ with the composition, but Angelea didn’t deliver.
The judges were also slightly off-put due to Angelea’s “slow-motion-in-the-club” routine she spontaneously performed during judging. Tyra said she looked like the drunk girl in the club.
Angelea ended up being called 4th during elimination despite her unconventional facade at judging.
Angelea began episode 9 by revealing that her friendship with Krista was diminishing as Krista was consistently doing better in the competition.
During the first challenge of the episode, the girls had to pose in the doorway of a Hobbit home, where Lord of the Rings was filmed. Mr. Jay judged this challenge with Sarah McLeod, the actress who played hobbit Rosie Cotton in the film. It was here that Angelea expressed that she had no idea what a hobbit was – and had never seen the movie Lord of the Rings. Angelea performed well during this challenge, but not as well as Krista, actually won the challenge.
During the “shadow shoot” with Tyra behind the lens, Mr. Jay and Tyra said that Angelea was “sweet, soft and blah.” Tyra said that she only performed well after being told to “just be dead.”
During panel, Tyra complimented Angelea for “looking like a model” in panel. ALT called her picture “angelic, like a Matisse painting.” He said there was a softness in her body and eyes. Nigel said that she needed to look “far away” during her photo shoots.
Angelea’s average performance earned her a 3rd call out, leaving her to remain in the top four of the competition.
The finale episode of Cycle 14 began with a challenge in mid air. The girls were asked to walk the runway of an airplane during their flight to Queenstown, New Zealand. Angelea didn’t do particularly well during this challenge, as she had only one shoe/heel (she forgot the other shoe) AND she walked the runway with a little too much cheese. Mr. Jay said that she needed to take the challenges a little more seriously.
During the “ugly pretty” photo shoot with Monty Adams, Mr. Jay had to push Angelea with a negative critique to get her to respond to the creative appropriately. At one point, she even told Mr. Jay that she was tired of his harping on her, which helps her attain good shots.
During the final judging panel, Mr. Jay said that she was confused with the creative and that he was not crazy about her final photo. Tyra said that her face looked haunting. Nigel said that she looked visibly upset during panel and that she should have been glowing, even if the critique isn’t ideal.
Unfortunately, Angelea landed in the bottom three with Raina and Alexandra. While in the bottom three, Tyra told Angelea that her face was edgy and interesting, but the judges were wondering if she could take critique and still forge ahead in the industry.
In the end, Raina and Krista were chosen as the final two, leaving Angelea and Alexandra eliminated from the competition. As she was eliminated, Tyra told her that she needs to take critique and keep her head held high.
Angelea exited panel just after doing her “hammer dance.” The panel applauded.
Upon leaving, Angelea said the following:
“I’m proud of myself. Angelea is still a winner. I’m still that bitch. I don’t care what nobody says. I’ve got goals and I got dreams; I’m not just talking this BS just to be talking it like, I’m gonna get on my grind and hustle, hustle, hustle. Trust and believe, you will be seeing Angelea because I know America loves me. And even though I’m not in the final two, I’m still America’s next top model. I don’t care.”
To read Angelea’s post-elimination interview with RTV Games, click here.
Since the show, Angelea has planned to moved to New York to pursue modeling and possibly acting.
(source:http://antm411.wordpress.com/angelea/)
3. ELYSE SEWELL
Born on June 10, 1982 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Elyse Sewell attended the University of New Mexico for three years, where she majored in both Biology and Spanish. Although her life-long dream is to work in the world of biochemistry, she took on different kinds of jobs like clinical researcher and assistant teacher. She is an atheist, but strongly admires model Karen Elson and Dr. Jonas Salk. She is a member of a band called The Shins, and she performs alongside her boyfriend, Marty Crandall.
Although it was clear that Elyse possessed both beauty and brains, the judges of America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 1 saw that she was not using both of her gifts to improve herself as a model. In addition, the judges also felt that her immense intellect was the cause of her slightly arrogant behavior, as she was often perceived to be cold and indifferent towards most of the other finalists. She was the eighth contestant to be eliminated from the show.
After her stint at America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 1, Elyse Sewell went on to publish her own book in Hong Kong, entitled Beauty and The Biz: The International Adventures of America’s Third-to-Next Top Model, and to launch an online blog which provides tips and humorous anecdotes to other aspiring models.
(source:http://www.buddytv.com/info/elyse-sewell-info.aspx)
2. SHANDI SULLIVAN
Shandi Sullivan was born on April 2, 1982 in Kansas City, Missouri. She used to be a Walgreens Pharmacy clerk, but left the job in order to pursue a modeling career in New York City. Her luck in the Big Apple was quite good, as she was able to balance working as a DJ and taking on small modeling jobs. Although she had a tough time growing up, having gotten involved with drugs and burglary, Shandi never gave up on her dreams and in 2003, she auditioned for America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 2.
As a Finalist on the second season of the show, Shandi’s warm and kind personality gained the approval of not just her fellow finalists, but the viewers as well. She started off as one of the weakest models in the bunch, but gradually worked her way up to the Top 3. Her popularity intensified when she passed out due to her low blood sugar level during the third week. She is not without mistakes, however, as she slept with an Italian boy during a photo shoot in Milan. Shandi came clean to her boyfriend about her infidelity, but the guilt and emotional burden were enough to spoil her performance, and on the tenth week, she was eliminated from the competition.
Since appearing on the show, Shandi reportedly has gone back to working as a DJ in New York.
(source:http://www.buddytv.com/info/shandi-sullivan-info.aspx)
AND MY NUMBER 1 SPOT GOES TO…..
1. ANALEIGH TIPTON(the judges think she’s commercial but i don’t think so…look at these photos! 
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Analeigh Christian Tipton is an American figure skater, actress and fashion model, most noted for placing third on Cycle 11 of America’s Next Top Model.
Analeigh Tipton was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, relocated with her family to Sacramento, California when she was eight years old. Analeigh attended New York Film Academy’s Film School program at Universal Studios, Los Angeles and is currently studying film at Marymount College in Palos Verdes, California.
Analeigh was a supporter of the Invisible Children. She also participated in the Global Night Commute in the Cesar Chavez Park.
Before her appearance on America’s Next Top Model, Analeigh was a competitive figure skater. She began skating at the age of two and a half and trained most of her childhood. She competed in four U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships total. Later, she and her pair partner, Phillip Cooke, became two-time regional champions, and competed at the U.S. Junior Figure Skating Championships twice on the Juvenile level. She retired from competitive skating at sixteen, but continued to skate in charity ice shows for AIDS foundations.
Analeigh once encountered sex traffickers posing as modeling agents. She told the judges of America’s Next Top Model that these traffickers told her she should model but kept delaying the start of the “modeling agency.” She was sold to a Saudi Arabian prince, but realized what was going on and got out of danger before the deal was finalized.
Prior to America’s Next Top Model, Analeigh had posed for photographers Shaun Pfeipher and Robert Dahey, and modeled for a mock Grazia Magazine ad campaign, produced by Alejandra Garibay. Analeigh was signed to I Model and Talent in Los Angeles and walked in Los Angeles Fashion Week Fall 2008 for designer, Kelly Nishimoto for her Fall 2008 collection, Imasu.
Analeigh placed third on Cycle 11 of America’s Next Top Model. She was recruited through Myspace and was asked to audition in Los Angeles. After landing in the bottom two in the episode “You’re Beautiful, Now Change” for not using her ice-skating moves to her advantage, she rebounded and appeared in the top three for seven consecutive weeks. Analeigh was called first twice, one for the first CoverGirl commercial, which Tyra Banks deemed “the best CoverGirl commercial in the history of America’s Next Top Model.” She also won the go-sees challenge by booking all three of her go-sees. She left and arrived on time. In a challenge won by Elina Ivanova, Elina shared her prize with Marjorie Conrad and Analeigh; they appeared alongside each other in the December 2008/January 2009 issue of Seventeen magazine. She was subsequently eliminated in the finale after forgetting her lines in the second CoverGirl commercial, which left Samantha Potter and McKey Sullivan to walk in the finale runway show.
Analeigh and Samantha Potter appeared as guest stars on the television series The Big Bang Theory, in the episode “The Panty Piñata Polarization.” She’s worked with many local photographers, and has also done catalog work for Forever 21.
She also walked for Skingraft and David Alexander for the S/S 2010 season For Los Angeles Fashion.
Analeigh posed for Campus Girls USA Calendar and is featured in the ‘Girls of Pac 10 Conference’ calendar. The calendar raises funds for Breast Cancer Research and features college girls from across the nation from all different conferences.
Analeigh is currently signed with Ford Models in Los Angeles and Abrams Artists Agency, in both the commercial and theatrical divisions.
(source:http://antm411.wordpress.com/annaleigh-tipton-2/)
this has been the longest LSS for me, usually songs that sticks to my mind only lasts for a day or two, but this song by Adele has lived inside my brain for a week now!
Stuffed Finger Chilies (Dynamite)
I’ve always been a sucker for spicy food-ums! I love the feeling of getting sweaty and having runny nose after enjoying a spicy meal. This is caused by Capsaicin, the main ingredient which makes chili peppers hot.
I’ve first tasted this sumptuous dish on a team building with my previous colleagues. I never knew you could eat “siling haba”(Capsicum annuum var. longum) on its own. And it became a hit to all of us! Yesterday, my friend and I made these as “pulutan”. Yes, I am currently nursing a hangover while writing this blog. But since I received a tweet from a friend requesting for this recipe…i just can’t say No!
So here’s the recipe…The only thing I hate about this recipe is that it’s time consuming (urgh!)
20-30 pcs of siling haba
20-30 pcs lumpia wrapper
cooking oil (for deep frying)
Filling:
1/2 kilo ground pork
1 large onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot cut in strips or minced
celery (optional)
cheese
*Heat pan and saute garlic and onion
*Add ground pork, and cook for 7 minutes.
*Add carrots and celery. Season it with salt and pepper. Then set aside and let it cool for a few minnutes
*Cut a slit on one side of the siling haba. Remove seeds carefully and be careful no to tear it.
*Stuff the siling haba with the meat. Add cheese in the filling.
*Wrap each siling haba with the lumpia wrapper.
*Deep fry all of the siling haba on a separate pan until golden brown. Drain all the excess oil with paper.
It is now ready to eat!
Sizzle! Sizzle! =P
Moi (Me!) Meets Tumblr!
Howdy! This is my first blog entry or text post whatever you call it and I wanted to share a little something about me. I’m 20-ish and a veteran in the call center industry (it sucks!). Ok, this is like my 3rd sentence and I don’t know what to write next (HeHe!) Is this what they call writer’s block?
I love fashion. I strongly believe that I’m a supermodel in my past life (wake up!). Fab and Fierceness is what you’ll see in here.
I love music, I live for music. I used to be a member of the Glee Club back in high school. I try to listen to different kinds of music, but I love r&b , pop, and a little bit of alternative. I’m a die hard fan of MC, I think she’s the best, no one could be better than her (I’m just kidding!)
I also love to cook, but not that good yet, but almost a lot of the people who tasted my cooking said it’s ok! Well, I don’t know if ok is a good thing or bad thing, but I don’t care (hehehe!).
Oh, I almost forgot to write this, I am a volleyball player. I love that sport so much , that I wanted to be a part of the National Team. But height check, I wouldn’t qualify for the tryout, for a libero maybe?
What else? Just thinking random thoughts here…ok blank…blank again…I never thought that writing blog could this be so hard. Ok, so now I’m getting bored! I guess I’ll end it here, for the meantime…
So…whaddya think? Not too shabby for a beginner?!
See yah next time! =)
