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America's Next Top Model Contestant Drinks Her Breast Milk

LilSugar — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:00:54 -0800

There's long been that myth about models not being the most intelligent, but on this week's America's Next Top Model, a mama's decision making came into question. And, it brought a whole new meaning to the term, mother's milk. Claire, a 24-year-old contestant admitted to drinking her own breast milk and likened the taste to a light soy milk.

In the interview snippet that followed, the model explained that she's pumping so her daughter will still be able to nurse when she returns home. I'm not sure if something was lost in translation, but hasn't the catwalker ever heard the term "pump and dump"?

It's Top Model Makeover Time!

BellaSugar — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:08:51 -0700

Last night's episode of America's Next Top Model was my favorite part of the cycle: Makeover time! Seriously, is there anything more entertaining than seeing the contestants get their hair chopped, colored, and shaved? Well, maybe the drama that ensues is more entertaining.

Some highlights: Heather looks more or less the same, which-mark my words-is a sign that she'll stay "in the running towards becoming America's Next Top Model" for quite some time. Sarah (the "plus-sized" girl who's all of a size 8, maybe 10) got a flirty blonde cropped 'do. Bitchfaced Bianca was supposed to go blonde, but because of her hair damage, it was out with the Wahl and off with her hair. (She's wearing wigs from here on out.)

Some of the makeovers were big improvements, I thought, but others made me wonder what was going on. (Janet's dyed black hair is a little too Romulan, isn't it?) Take a look at all of the girls and let me know whose transformation you like most!

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How To: Do Your Makeup and Hair Like a Top Model

BellaSugar — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:55:49 -0700

Like many of you, I am a faithful watcher of America's Next Top Model. Even if it hasn't produced any actual supermodels-as Bravo's upcoming model search is trying to do-it's an entertaining show. Now, some of the "advice" Tyra gives makes me roll my eyes, mostly because it's made more dramatic for TV. But one thing Tyra is right about is the importance of looking simple and makeup-free on go-sees.

Remember Natasha-er, "Nata"-from last season? She has signed with Muse, an agency in New York, and her first photographs are coming out. Compare the simple look she's sporting in the Polaroid with the glammed-up "after" makeover shot from ANTM (which, frankly, is too DeBarge for my taste). I think she looks fresher in the T-shirt shot-more "working model" than "aspiring model."

Now, Natasha is probably wearing some makeup in these new Polaroids, but the reason she looks good is that the makeup and hair isn't over the top. To find out how to get this clean, fresh, "no-makeup" model look, read more

Hair: Tyra is right: To look like a model, wear your hair in a simple ponytail, or let it swing naturally. One thing I like about Natasha's new hair color is that it looks natural, but she has a few subtle highlights woven in near her face. This softens the look.
Skin: If you look closely, you'll see that Natasha's freckles show through, but you don't see any undereye circles. She's probably wearing concealer and a tinted moisturizer. Get the look by dabbing-not smearing-concealer over dark circles and any blemishes, then using a tinted moisturizer like Stila illuminating tinted moisturizer spf 15 to even out skin tone. Or, to save money, just add a few drops of foundation to your everyday facial moisturizer. Either way, your skin shouldn't be hidden.
Eyes: A coat or two of black mascara is all you need. If you're a blonde or a redhead, use brownish black mascara for a more subtle look.
Eyebrows: Modern brows are full but groomed. It looks as though Natasha probably has done some very subtle "filling in" of her brows. You can get the same look at home easily with a brow gel, such as Anastasia Tinted Brow Gel.
Lips: Barely-there color is the name of the game. Look for a lip balm with a light and sheer color tint, such as Tarte 24/7 Lip Sheer.

So what do you think? Will we see Nata on the runways? I think she's very pretty and she's got a great personality, but the reality-TV curse is going to be hard to beat.

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"America's Next Top Model": Annnd We Have a Winner!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 17 May 2007 16:52:10 -0700

So this week's "ANTM" was the biggie, the one for all the marbles (er, money and lipstick ads) ... and it's the week my TiVo chose to let me down. So forgive me if this recap doesn't chronicle every step of the craziness the way it normally would, and be sure to leave a comment telling me what you thought were the best/worst/most ridiculous parts.

For the first challenge, the three remaining models were sent to shoot a "my life" spot for Cover Girl, speaking spontaneously and without any lines written down ahead of time. Sounds like trouble for Natasha, huh? She tried to sneak in a script she'd written, but that was a no-no, and she ended up awkwardly ad-libbing. Renee, meanwhile, initially started talking about how six months ago she had a baby and thought her life was over. The coaches gently suggested that the ideal "easy, breezy" Cover Girl probably wouldn't be so negative. Jaslene landed the glamour-girl gig by shooting her commercial in a limo, which brought out "cha-cha" to the max. The judges complained that Natasha's ad was too awkward and Jaslene didn't look commercial enough, which you'd think would make Renee a sure bet for the final two. But no! Instead, they said she looked too old - and too squinty, thanks to the sun being in her eyes during the commercial shoot - and she was booted.

That left Jaslene and Natasha to fight to the death at a bizarre runway show, so to talk about the winner and see a gallery of photos from the episode, read more

So this runway show. First of all, the runway was this long, curvy thing made of tiny wooden slats, and all I could think of was poor Jenna Fischer breaking her back. Secondly, the girls were told that the theme of the show was evolution, which made me think they were going to have to first crawl, then ape-walk, then finally strut on the runway. Luckily, they actually just had to dance around looking baffled for the prehistoric parts. Natasha started out great - not surprisingly, she can pull off the "confused person who's never seen the world before" look quite well - but faded at the end, while Jaslene pulled out some serious model strutting action. Oh, and Natasha's skirt fell off, but she just kept workin' it like a trooper.

Back at the judging, Natasha and Jaslene said how happy they were that "girls with accents" had made it this far in the competition. We got a recap of their photos from the season - wow, they both made really good dudes - and a fairly brief deliberation before Tyra announced that Jaslene "cha cha" Gonzales would be America's Next Top Model. Cheers! Hugs! Crying! I was a little surprised Jaslene won, but I have to admit she looked the most "model-y" at the runway show. What do you think? Was Renee robbed?

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ANTM Beauty Quiz: "America's Next Top Model Is..."

BellaSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0800

It's official: Nicole Fox is America's Next Top Model. Contain your thrill! OK, while this finale wasn't the most suspenseful ever, it was nice to see that two sweet and semi-geeky girls made it to the end, right? As my short-legged cat Milo and I watched the episode, we had mixed emotions. This may be the first time that the winner had more viability as a model, and Nicole could pick up some edgier gigs. Still, I couldn't help but want to hug Laura, who clearly was crushed by being the runner-up. This episode earns just a two-Milo rating. And while ANTM will always be a guilty pleasure, this cycle came up a little, well, short. Do you agree? Take my trivia quiz (and Buzz's, too) and tell me what you think.

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Play Our ANTM Faceoff and Win Prizes!

BellaSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:00:09 -0800

In anticipation of this season's finale of America's Next Top Model, we've gone a little ANTM crazy here on Bella. In addition to our addictive weekly quizzes, now we've got a fabulous faceoff game using all of the pictures from this season. Can you tell me which model is more popular among readers? If so, you'll be entered to win our monthly $1,000 grand prize! Get playing.

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Who Should Win ANTM Tonight?

BellaSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:29 -0800

Tonight, we'll find out who will win this cycle of America's Next Top Model. Oh boy! While it wasn't the most exciting season, it did introduce us to Laura, whose bloggin' is just as endearing as her talkin'. Will this Kentucky blonde leave the farm and go on to fame and fortune? Or will the red-haired Nicole come out on top? My money's on Nicole, if only because she has apparently stolen Andie Walsh's prom dress. Who do you think deserves to win more?

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America's Next Top Model Quiz: "America's Next Top Model Is..."

BuzzSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:15:56 -0800

The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived: I've been gearing up with my America's Next Top Model quizzes for months, and Bella has been getting in on the excitement with her ANTM faceoff game - and now we finally have our Cycle 13 winner! (Not to mention the first petite champ.) Cue the drumroll and take this one last test to judge your knowledge from the finale.

And afterward, I'm curious to hear how you felt about this season overall. The competition wasn't as stiff as I had hoped, and I would've liked a few more solid contenders for the No. 1 spot - but we definitely got a mix of some fun personalities. (Laura and Jennifer immediately come to mind.) Weigh in on the cycle - and the final winner - in the comments. Or just click on over to the America's Next Top Model group in the BuzzSugar Community!

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ANTM Beauty Quiz: "Hawaiian Hip Hop"

BellaSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:59:39 -0800

Oh boy, two eliminations this week! They mean biz-a-ness in Hawaii - and so we had to say "a hui hou" to both the sweet and the sour contestants. Fortunately, we were able to enjoy a superbly awkward booty-shaking session beforehand. Were you paying attention to the beauty details last night? Test your recall of this three-Milo episode.

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The 15 Greatest America's Next Top Model Photo Shoots

BellaSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:00:45 -0800

We've already counted down the worst photo-shoot stinkers in Top Model history. Next up: the photo shoots that inspired, amazed, or entertained us most. Have we missed any? Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments.

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