#cycle17top10

I squeal with happiness whenever I see this photo, it is just so adorable. Allison has done everything the brief asked of her, and more. Not only is she selling the hot dog while maintaining the unique branding, but she also makes the dress and shoes look flawless. Allison just has a way of making the tackiest things seem so fashionable, such a real talent.

It just fills me with horror whenever Tyra pops onto my screen, not only did she need to insert herself into such a stunning video, she had to look incredibly tacky while doing it. The least she could have done was meld her segment to fit the rest of the video. Despite all those tragic seconds, Allison managed to create something so poignant and evocative. Her movements, and haunting eyes create such a strong atmosphere. All-Stars was an awful cycle which really knocked my opinion of ANTM, but at least we got this beautiful video out of it.

Dominique was a revelation for me, I mean I think I liked her before All-Stars, but without a doubt All-Stars intensified the love. Not only did her modelling reach new levels, but she just seemed so much likeable throughout. Paprt of it is probably to do with her growing as a person, but it probably also acts as evidence of what editing can do. When you are surrounded by other massive characters the editors don’t need to exaggerate your actions quite as much. One thing that can’t be blamed on editing though is the wonders of this shot, Dominique just hit this perfect balance of striking hotness, and still remaining editorial. This will forever be a hallmark for how to do sexy, not sleazy.

This simple shot contrasted the entirety of Lisa’s portfolio up until that point, and it is for that I loved it. It was everything those shots were not: simplistic, fashionable, beautiful, elegant, modelesque. This was Lisa’s greatest achievement in this cycle, and I just adore how gorgeous she looks. I would say it almost makes me want to accept her win, but one great photo really doesn’t make up for her previous work.

While this shot is evidently all about Alexandria, I love the underlying team work. Shannon may not look as fabulous, but she did her part, used her immunity to help Alexandria blow the competition away. Alexandria really nailed this shot, she created something fantastically dramatic. The pose is extreme, assures this would catch my eye instantly in a magazine, but none of that has translated to the face. I see no strain or pain, I see a calm and beautiful expression, the perfect simplistic compliment to the rest of the shot. Alexandria’s finest work during her time on the show.

Bre was the only one to really capture exactly what was needed for the shoot, at least in my opinion. This photo just breathes iconic, every time I look at it I lose my breath slightly. She has such a command emanating from her. Her silhouette alone has cut a beautiful image, this was the perfect pose.