ANTM Cycle 17 - Nicki Minaj

FCO: Isis (Credit: The CW)

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Top Model is back, and this cycle marks the beginning of an all new America's Next Top Model.

Cycle 17 marks the All Star Cycle, with fan favourites coming back to the competition to not just win Top Model but to further themselves as a brand. The prize pack this cycle includes the your typical IMG, Vogue Italia, Covergirl as well as being the face for Express Fashion and a correspondent for Extra.

The models met their competition at their model house in LA, I must say this cycle has every quirky, crazy, diva girl that ever was on Top Model... well besides Jade from Cycle 6 who declined to come back. Girls like Bianca, Angelea, Dominique, Kayla and Allison are all back this cycle

For their first photoshoot the models had to embody their 'trademark persona', an easy task you'd think for the most memorable models. Shannon from Cycle 1 made a big fuss because she refused to wear a pair of lace shorts saying they looked like underwear... so instead she opted for a white bikini bottom to finish her 'angelic' look. The logic? I don't know. Ah well.

At panel, Nicki Minaj was a guest judge at the Nokia Plaza for the first ever ANTM Live judging. Shock to the system Mr Nigel Barker had hair on his head... not liking it whatsoever. Photowise... in general I thought they all looked really mediocre, the set up and the photoshop to make it look like the models were on water... just weird. My favourite shot was Shannon's (regardless of her stupid rant), but it was Isis with her post gender reassignment surgery confidence which got her the First Call Out for the cycle.

Alexandria and Brittany ended up in the bottom two. Both with uber model 101 photos, but it was Brittany (who has had some work done unfortunately) who was sent home. Lets hope this cycle picks up soon...

Look below for every model's shot.

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Brittani Kline - Vogue Italia Test Shots.

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Winner of Cycle 16 of America's Next Top Model Brittani Kline is now featured on Vogue Italia's website: Vogue.it. As apart of her prize package Kline won a CoverGirl contract a cover and spread in Beauty in Vogue and an additional spread in Vogue Italia.

Here are a few shots which are up on  Vogue.it. The shots are from the final 2 photoshoot. Whether these shots will be used in publication are to be seen, but if Ann Ward's shots are anything to look at there are more shot from this shoot to come.

Now the waiting game begins to see what Kline can pull out for Vogue Italia and modeling in general. Fingers crossed!

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ANTM Cycle 16 - Season Finale

Tonight was the Season Finale of America's Next Top Model Cycle 16.

This was the most competitive cycle ever! With all the models landing challenge wins and first call outs, this definitely wasn't an easy call like Cycle 15 with Ann Ward. The episode began with the models shooting their CoverGirl Print Ad and Commercial. The models shot ads for CoverGirl's Lipperfection Lipcolour. Molly struggled with her commercial trying to juggle herself and a poppy CoverGirl attitude. Brittani started out shaky but then once she got comfortable she was amazing. Both rocked the print ads.

The next day the girls went to their photo shoot for the cover and spread in Beauty in Vogue. The shoot was very simple, focusing on beauty than styling. Brittani rocked the shoot, while Molly lacked energy and wasn't in a great mood towards the shoot. Returning home Molly's Parents were there while Brittani's Mum was on video chat as she just had back surgery.

For the final runway show, the girls walked in a Vivienne Westwood Anglopmania Salon Show. The show was at the Granada Palace, it looked so amazing and elaborate! Eliminated models Kasia, Hannah and Alexandria joined the finalists as well as Cycle 15 Winner Ann Ward. Ward seems to have a great and louder personality and she looks tres amazing! 

I love love loved the styling coloured eyes and big teased hair. If you're gonna do a runway this is how you do it. I love love loved Tyra's dress as well (of course Vivienne Westwood). Ann looked tres amazing! Like a uber tall (uber thin) barbie doll! Brittani rocked the runway, Molly kind of had a tough face... On their second look the final lap Molly and Brittani worked together but due to the rose petals on the ground, Brittani slips and falls. 

At panel the girls debuted new looks, great short cuts very modern tres amaze. 

Follow the jump to see who won America's Next Top Model Cycle 16...

 

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Brittani Kline is AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL!

I was actually shocked, just because Molly as recent has had great photos. But I'm very happy she won (I would of been fine either way). Britanni's Print Ad and runway was just that more better than Molly's in my opinion. I'm so happy for her, and I see Molly having a bright future too!

Brittani's CoverGirl Print Ad - Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Runway

(Credit: CoverGirl & The CW)

Molly's CoverGirl Print Ad

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Ann Ward - Vogue Italia Beauty In Vogue Spread

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It doesn't seem too long ago this girl Ann Ward won the first ever High Fashion ANTM Cycle. And with her successor to be announced later today I thought I'd post the last part of Ward's prize as America's Next Top Model Cycle 15 Winner; her Beauty In Vogue Spread.

Having posted her Cover of Beauty In Vogue and Vogue Italia Spread, this is the last Vogue It spread Ward receives under the title of America's Next Top Model. The shots are slightly edited versions of the test shots found on Vogue It's website. These shots were taken and filmed on the final episode of Cycle 15.

Regardless I love love love the shots, I really hope Ward can start working for fashion houses soon.

And the Finale of Cycle 16 is TONIGHT! I cannot wait! I still don't know who to back Molly or Brittani. They were both on my list to win from Ep 1.

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Ann Ward - Vogue Italia Beauty in Vogue Cover Confirmed

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Confirming the cover now, with the May issue of Vogue Italia out it is safe to say this is Ann Ward's Beauty in Vogue Cover.

I am somewhat disappointed that it is a shot from her Vogue Italia spread, but heck Ward looks good so that's the important thing. Her spread inside of BIV are the same shots found on Vogue It and the test shots I posted earlier.

Hopefully this is the start of good things for Ward.

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Ann Ward - Vogue Italia March Video

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Here is a behind the scenes video of Ann Ward's Vogue Italia March spread. The video goes through various shots and wigs and Ward looks stunning putting all the haters to shame. Having an 70's/80's retro disco vibe Ward gives plenty of fierce energy to the shoot. Next up for Ward is her Beauty in Vogue cover in May. Love love love. 

Ann Ward - Vogue Italia March Winner's Spread

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After months of waiting for Ann Ward's winners spread to be published, the wait is over. Ward's spread features in the March issue of Vogue Italia with Saskia de Brauw on the cover. With flaming red hair, Ward looks plenty fierce. I love love love the photo of her holding the blonde wig (below). She looks like a cute model doll. Ward also walked in London Fashion Week for Alex London. It looks like her high fashion appeal is working for her in the industry.

Ward's Beauty in Vogue cover is due out in May. Stay Tuned!

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