#auscycle7week4

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#6 – Jess

Like almost every shot this week, this photo is nice, but lacks the power. Jess looks gorgeous here, I think her face is beautiful, and her makeover really suits her. The body is nice enough too, though she does seem to be drowned in fabric a bit. There is nothing here to be particularly critical of, but equally nothing to love.

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#12 – Neo

After three strong weeks, Neo has faltered. This shot is just so boring. I get the theme this week was far more  minimal, but Neo doesn’t look like she is modelling at all.  Plus her face is not at a great angle, her lips and head look slightly disfigured. I think she needed to go softer, and not stare at the camera. Those two details may have helped, as the border between passable and bland was pretty tight.

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1. Montana

Montana’s picture would stop me dead in my tracks while flipping through a magazine, it’s just incredible. The minimal pose lets her body be a perfect hanger for the clothing and the outfit looks amazing on her as a result. Her face is just insanely beautiful and her eye contact is excellently balanced between being gentle and commanding. Montana was a silent threat before, but this week she became the full-fledged frontrunner of the competition.

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2. Simone

This is extremely similar to Montana’s shot, but even though Simone didn’t quite match that level this is still a damn good photo. She’s practically glowing and the entire thing has such an angelic and tranquil vibe. The clothing looks phenomenal on her, her face is super stunning, and I adore her soft and alluring expression. This picture really solidified my belief in Simone’s potential as a fashion model.

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3. Hazel

This is the first time that Hazel fully lived up to her potential. The shorter hair was such a good makeover decision and it suits her perfectly. The play of light and shadow on her face is gorgeous and her expression has qualities of innocence and curiosity that really draw in the viewer in. Her pose is simplistic and refined, and I love the regal extension of her neck. Hazel established herself as a dark horse contender with this shot!

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4. Amelia

Amelia’s look was very suited for this style of photoshoot so I wasn’t surprised that she delivered a terrific photograph. Her face is so gorgeous and doll-like and her jawline looks so defined in profile. I really like the way she angled her body in a way that’s flawless for both the dress and the shoes, and the hand playing with her hair is so elegant and perfectly placed. I think that this is Amelia’s best work yet!

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5. Izzy

My Top 5 definitely separated themselves from the rest of the pack this week. I'm super impressed by how Izzy’s pose looks so casual and relaxed without coming across as lazy. The clothing looks awesome and placing her hands in the pockets of the pants was a good choice. The side eye she’s giving the camera is totally saying “I look cool and I know it” and I’m loving the way her new self-described Cherry Cola colored hair contrasts with the clothes and her skin. Izzy may be 5th in my ranking but I had no problems with her being one of the 4 published shots this week.

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6. Jess

Jess’s pose is great in this shot. I love her daintily crossed hands, the slight hunch of her shoulders, and the way she elongated and curved her neck. I wish they had given her something a bit more tight fitting but she worked this outfit fairly well. However, she could’ve done more with her face. She looks stunning (j’adore her makeover, it’s a subtle change that really elevated her look), but her eyes could be much more focused. This is a far cry from Jess’s previous triumphs but it’s a still a good photo overall.