Project 365 - Day 263 (01/1/10)

Day 263:  Pinch Punch first of the month!  I look at this and I think it looks like I got dressed in the dark, which is ironic considering it was the first morning I have got ready for work when it wasn't pitch black.  Anyway, fairly basic outfit with my BNTM Live necklace for fun.  I also wore the boots I always wear.  

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Project 365 - Day 259 (28/10/10)

Day 259:  I was very blue, black & white today.  Very co-ordinated for me (except my pink watch).  Leggings, zbra print dress, blue little hoody and blue necklace I got from BNTM live.  I also had my blue and black awesome nails from yesterday.

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Project 365 - Day 254 (23/10/10)

Day 254: Had a lovely day today. Wore my new boots, leggings, old topshop dress, denim shirt, mum's pashmina, watch and a new necklace.

This is a close up of the necklace, I got it from BNTM live show today. It's awesome and I love the colour. I am rocking the blue and orange today and loving it.

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BNTM final

So Monday night was the first live of Britain's Next Top Model and I was privileged enough to be a part of the audience and wangle a sparkly wrist band to the after show party.

I thought it was amazing. I've heard some dodgy stuff about how it was received but from the sidelines it was definitely a show and a half. The three girls rocked it out and it was a surprising show from start to finish. Tiffany won the title and I honestly believe that all three were worthy winners but Tiff truly is able to rule the runway. She has presence and beauty that truly resonates. I managed to have a bit of a chat with Joy who came third and although I'm sure disappointed, she was truly happy for Tiff and really excited about moving on with her career. It will not be the end for any of these three girls.

The stage with images of the 2 finalists Winner Tiff with the Judges

After getting to the after show party, thanks to Alisha, I met the judges and a number of the finalists including fourth place Charlotte who is just as amazing and lovely in person as she was on the show. I also met my favourite from last years show Jade, who like the finalists was absolutely lovely and so genuine and beautiful in person.

With fourth place, the lovely Charlotte

Julien Macdonald and Grace Woodward were amazing and very nice to me as I was very much a geek when meeting them. Though I did try to apologise for my lameness.

With judge Julien Macdonald With judge Grace Woodward

All in all I cannot wait until the next series starts, I'm sure it will be even better. I'd love an invite ;)

Project 365 - Day 235 (04/10/10)

Day 235: Argh this failed to send yesterday and I've only just noticed. So so sorry!

Well I was at the live final of Britain's Next Top Model (write up and pictures tomorrow) and it was awesome. As you can see in this pic I was extremely excited, I think that may explain my weird pose!

I wore my beloved dress me and my mum made with black accessories; heels, tights, belt and leather jacket. Kept it simple.

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P.S. Some of you eagle eyed viewers may have caught me in the audience.

High tea with BNTM final three...

Yesterday I was privileged enough to meet the final 3 contestants from Britain's Next Top Model and as I absolutely love the Next Top Model series' I was pretty much in heaven. And having watched these 3 on TV for some months before this meet and greet, going for a trip to the ladies room with them felt a little surreal....

The three girls Tiff, Joy and Alisha are all lovely and really made me realise that I now don't know who I want to win. They were all so charming and lovely and are really taking the pressure of the competition completely in their stride.

Tiff was much more quiet than I expected but far from seeming like she lacked confidence or that she was aloof, instead she seemed mature and reflective and genuinely like she was taking in the experience, listening and enjoying the chat. She was far from untalkative though, the three of them together could talk for hours; a lovely sign of a true friendship.

Joy seemed the most at ease when we first met, a massive smile and happy to talk. She was, like the others, honest and open. She had hilarious stories, my favourite being about her pet squirrel Nutty, and was extremely engaging while talking. Joy was extremely down to earth and seemed to find solace in her family and friends.

Alisha who, as she admits, was portrayed as a joker and confident was telling us of her insecurities which yes I think are there but far from holding her back, make her endearing and extremely friendly. She was definitely very witty and once you got her talking she could entertain you for hours.

In general the girls were all of course stunning but I was surprised by how natural they all were and how open and honest they were. They were happy to reel off stories about the highs and lows of the competition and reveal things that were not shown on TV. I was particularly surprised, however, by how many negative comments have been made about these girls and understandably how much it has hit them and those around them. These girls do understand that negativity shouldn't beat them down but for girls thrown into the limelight it is of course going to take its toll from time to time.

All in all I had a great few hours and found the girls absolutely brilliant, especially considering the pressure that was on them with the final just a few days away. I can honestly say whichever one of them wins will not take it for granted. I think they all deserve the win and I can not wait to see how their careers will blossom in the future.

Prepare for more posts...particularly after the live final on Monday.

Project 365 - Day 231 (30/09/10)

Day 230: Well I got to meet the finalists from Britain's Next Top Model and it was amazing (blog post coming up). I decided to do dressed down as I couldn't decide what to wear. Wore new purple pumps, leggings, shorts, baggy t-shirt from the New Look sale and Primark cardi. I was wearing my leather jacket but was too hot in the hotel.

Much love