Photoshoot 12 - Red Carpet

[Ayumi Hamasaki]

This is the final shoot, of course. I know it's what can be the difference between winning and losing. I mean, that's what happened to Shilpa and Ashley last time. But here, I accept that Gwen and Charlize have some beautiful dresses on the red carpet, but as for me, I decided to go with this smart, but casual ensemble.

I chose this because it's very modelesque. Tall, elegant, still commercial and approachable. The outfit may not be glamourous, but it does have a high fashion and a commercial appeal. It is also accessorised well with the belt, the bracelets, the earrings and shoes to match. Most importantly, I'm going with someone I really like, despite it being really unexpected, and even risky, especially for a red carpet shoot. I hope you all like it! <3

[Amanda Kimmel]

Amanda: Sorry, Ayu. I'm not really too fond of this. You look a bit stiff and unnatural. I also don't like this hairstyle on you here. It doesn't go with that thick coat. I can see the fashion appeal, but... that's really it. Your smile looks forced. Your outfit is too black. There's nothing that makes this pop. I like a good risk-taker, but... this falls flat. If you're going to go for something more conservative, at least try and make it pop somehow! I'm not going to remember this :/

[Ayumi Hamasaki]

I knew you wouldn't like it. It's not really in your niche, but I hope the other judges will see what I see in it.

[Joan Rivers]

Joan: This is something new and different to wear for the red carpet. My only problem is this is your moment to shine and you didn’t. You wore something that I can find at Macy’s. Your height has never been an issue for me but you don’t look tall like you said you do. You still look short; I like your bright smile but not the hair. Nothing about this is spectacular it is just average. This is disappointing since you have done amazing this cycle. Good luck Ayumi!

[Bethany Joy Galeotti]

Beth: I really hate to agree with them, Ayumi. But I don't think you really shine in this photo. It's Spring now!!! I want to see the color because I think the Asian girl like us (our skintone) look good in every colors. The proportion of your body is kinda stiff too. I'm sorry Ayumi. No matter what Ayumi, you're one of the consistent model in this cycle. That might help you a lot.

[Anna Wintour]

Anna: I absolutely love that you aren't afraid to take risks even when the stakes are this high; my hat's off to you my friend! I actually do think you look taller, but I can see where Joan is coming from because your outfit is very top heavy; from your waist up you look tiny, but your long legs, heels, and pose really do help to give you length. I think the gold accents are fabulous against the black outfit, the very black outfit...the OVERWHELMINGLY black outfit (wearing a black belt over a black sweater jacket over a black turtleneck is certainly interesting!).

I really like your face here, to me you look genuinely happy, though I think the low quality of the image dims your spark a bit. I have to agree with the other judges though, I'm not a huge fan of the old spinster lady hair with this outfit. Overall, I am very proud of you for taking a risk and choosing something completely different than the typical red carpet dresses and gowns, but there are a couple of things here and there I think you could have tweaked to make this great look absolutely fabulous.