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Post by Ayumi Hamasaki on Jan 27, 2012 22:08:08 GMT -5
So, I really wanted to to Winter, but Gwen's best photo was for Spring, so I had to find an alternate. This is my Autumn photo. I chose it because it has that traditional Japanese feel, mixed with something modern, with a high-fashion twist. The colours were slightly altered so that there was less pinks and blues. So the flowers in the hair were changed, and the jeans have been washed out. Also, the lips have been edited ever so slightly to give a more autumnal feel. I like it mostly because it's very artistic and unexpected from Ayu.  |
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Post by Amanda Kimmel on Jan 28, 2012 15:02:37 GMT -5
Amanda: This is very over-the-top. There's a lot going on here, yet it works together nicely - the downside is although it is very artistic, you're only just a part of it - not front and center. I think that's probably due to all the bright autumnal colors surrounding you - especially that thing on your head, which is a lot more than the mystery flower last round. I really can feel the intensity and heritage in this, and excluding the odd jeans, it is high-fashion and shows a different side of you. Your face is intense, but it's somewhat hindered by that make-up that seems to be a distraction for me. This may sound like a mixed review, but I actually quite like this. It works, it definitely feels like a Japanese autumn shoot, and that works perfectly for you. Well done!  |
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Post by Joan Rivers on Jan 28, 2012 17:23:03 GMT -5
Joan: I waited a while before I commented because I did not know what to make of this. I tried to wait and see if I liked it but I don’t. I think being over the top doesn’t work with autumn, I see autumn as a calm, simple season. You did the opposite of that. The background helps to get the autumn season but those long nails? The makeup on your eye is distracting and doesn’t benefit anything from this photo. I hate to be negative but I am not too sure about this Ayumi. It is way too over the top for an autumn season. I do like your pose though.
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Post by Anna Wintour on Jan 28, 2012 19:26:13 GMT -5
Anna: I don't mind "theatrical" from time to time, and this certainly fits the bill. You have embraced your exotic look and created an intriguing and unique character. The overwhelming orange automatically implies autumn, but more than that, I think your mood fits the season as well. I would have much rather seen you posing outside under some real trees, but I don't think the screen behind you is completely awful either. With this being such a creative and artistic photo, it's bound to have just as many admirers as critics, but I think it was a bold risk, and I'm proud of you.
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Post by Bethany Joy Galeotti on Jan 29, 2012 2:30:06 GMT -5
Beth: You look so different this week, and I like this side of you. Edgier & Fiercer. The styling is a little bit messy but I must said it worked on you. I get the Autumn vibe in this photo. I think this is very unique and memorable, Ayumi
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