2nd Elimination

Hey dollies!
I know you had to wait for a while, but there were some problems... one contestant quit, two other contestants never sent in their work and I'm going through a tough time right now. This means that there won't be an elimination, just feed-back.
This is like ... a disaster! I'm really upset that this happened and I really hope this was the last time!!!
Please, I beg all the contestants to check the blog regulary and to be punctual!! I don't want to go form guestbook to guestbook and remind everyone about doing the task. It's ridiculous. Anyway, as there are only 11 contestants left, I decided to do a replacement. So let's welcome back Anika Rose AKA Hartbreaker.
Let's have a look at the results.

Danika_19

I really like that outfit. It looks like a thai dress with Indian/Bollywood influences. Jasmin said that this photo is one of her favorites. I have to say that's it is a bit overwhelming though. I also would have been glad if you did a pose. But all in one, this photo turned out pretty good. Next time please do a pose! So yeah, well done! ;)

claragoosmann19

I have to say this might be one of the best photos! I love what you did in this scenery. I love the background and look of your doll. Maria and Marie said your photo is one of the best, Marie especially liked how everything seemed so easygoing. Great job!

Depi2



This is a very interesting photo. I like the effects and the quality of the picture. But I'm a little disappointed because I don't see much of your doll and there's no pose. The background is somehow a mix of Turkey, Arabia, India and a bit of Thailand - it looks like One Thousands and One Nights. Haha! Well done!

ExtravaganceSD

Omg this is like ... perfect?! I love it, I simply love it. I love the complex background and I really looove your outfit! It all looks so amazing that I nearly didn't notice that you didn't do a pose, haha. But I really like the fact that you didn't pose, it somehow looks better this way. I see you put a LOT of effort in this scenery. Jasmin, Maria and Marie also thought that this is amazing! Well done Nora, keep up the good work ;)

Jody_Cailin

Mhmm... well it is not the best piece of work. But it's still good although the photo seems to be more influenced by India and Turkey than Thailand. Next time please include a pose and try to create something really outstanding, I don't want you to blend into the crowd.

Daddysgurrl

Wow, I actually didn't expect such a great picture from you! I love the colors, I love the dress ... but I'm quite disappointed that you neither did a background nor a pose. Next time please try to do a pose and don't forget about a background. Nevertheless Maria said that you were actually one of the best this time! I see a lot of potential in you, Cat! ;)

MandaMichalka

You are actually the first one who did a (simple) pose, haha! This is a really great picture, I really like the sunset and the look of your doll. I actually would love to go there on vacation and enjoy the sunset myself. Marie said that this is one of her favorite photos. And Maria even mentioned that you were the best for her! Very well done!

Ask510



I'm sorry but this isn't good in any way! I'm very disappointed because I feel like you can do much more. It's nice that you at least tried to do a pose. The outfit is 'okay' and the background seems a little odd. I really hope you can convince us in the next round!

PrettiestWoman

This picture isn't bad, but I don't like it that much. The outfit looks more like safari and you didn't include a pose. If you aren't able to pose in a scenery you can also edit it with a graphic program. It would be quite helpful if you already start practicing as there will be more tasks in the future where you have to use a graphic program. I hope you can stand out next time!

Flowerpin



The first thing I notice is that the background is blurry, but I guess you wanted to focus on the medoll which is a very clever idea. Nevertheless I have to say that this photo is too ordinary. We can't see the whole doll and there's no pose. But I really LOVE the jewelry as well as the make-up. I feel there's a lot of potential in you, I hope you can create something outstanding at the next challenge!

Inessa...

You know I never knew that there are two moons. Haha! The background is quite okay, it is like a mix of Thailand, India and Arabia. I like the clothes and especially the jewelry you have used. Yeah, there isn't much to say about it. In fact it's a bit average. And neither you nor the other model did a pose. But the more important thing is of course your doll because YOU want to become RNTM and not the girl in the back. xD

I hope you can do better next time!

Hartbreaker

Welcome back, Anika. I really like your outfit, it's something different. It's very sexy and I love the jewelry. The backround is also very interesting, it's like Thailand with Arabian and Indian influences. A pose would have been good though. So I hope you can keep up the good work and improve ;)

Alright, it looks like in this cycle we will have 12 contestants instead of 13. This is the list of the Top 12 in alphabethical order:

Ask510

Claragoosmann19

Daddysgurrl

Danika_19

Depi2

ExtravaganceSD

Flowerpin
Hartbreaker 

Inessa...

Jody_Cailin

MandaMichalka

Prettiestwoman

Before I will bring this elimination ceremony to an end, it's time to choose our first winner of the week!

The 3 best entries this week were MandaMichalka, ExtravaganceSD and Claragoosmann19. But who of you did it best? *drum rolls* Our first winner of the week is ......... EXTRAVAGANCESD!!!

Congratulations! We think that your task was the best this time. And we already have a very special prize for you! You will be modeling for an advertisement for Spice Couture that will be published tomorrow in Haute Magazine. (The ad will be added to the premier issue as soon as I get the graphic done, probably in the next few hours.)

The next challenge will be posted tomorrow! Stay tuned.

xoxo Rafael

New Deadline!

Hey guys!
Sorry for not posting but my internet has been broken since last weekend, I'm glad that it is fixed now. Anyway, I saw that 4 contestants are still missing!!! I'm a little upset that not everybody has done the task yet and this is the last time that I'm giving you a new deadline. So for everyone who hasn't done the task yet, this is your last chance!

Friday, September 21

Don't forget what you are fighting for. The Top 13 are very important because even if you won't get into the Finale you will at least be part of the Top 13 walk at the Finale which will be live this time. (I will explain everything in another post after the elimination ceremony)
Please give your best and be punctual!

xoxo Rafael

2nd Challenge!

Hello everyone!
Thank you for being patient with me (again). I might post things later than promised quite often, so I guess you should get used to it. Nah, I always try to be punctual. ;)
I hope you all are excited for the new task. Give your best for this task as we will then choose the Top 13!

So the last two days I've been thinking for ideas on what to use for tasks and I actually came up with many (and quite good) ones. How about a horror photoshoot? Hmm, maybe later for Halloween. How about advertising fashion? A commercial for accessories? A high fashion shoot? Or how about a photoshoot in a misterious forest?? Help?! Gaaawd, I just couldn't decide what to give for the task, so I gave up and sat down in front of my Wii. I began to play "Legend of Zelda - Skyward Sword" to relax a bit. (Yes I'm a Zelda fan!)
So I was playing Link, the hero of the whole story, looking for one of the three sacred flames in order to rescue Zelda. I reached the next temple where I would find one of the flames. The temple seemed like a huge Thai/Japanese/Chinese thermal bath. It all looked very stunning and exotic, with many water springs, lotus flowers and in the center of the tempel there was a big statue made of gold and marble. It somehow made me want to go on vacation to Thailand - but only if I don't have to fight against monsters and search for sacred flames, haha. And then it hit me. This is it!!

So this is your task: An exotic Thailand photoshoot. It can/should be a scenery but you can also edit it with a graphic program, whatever you prefer but it shouldn't be a complete graphic (as this is not SNTGD). You must pose in a traditional thai dress with exotic gold jewelry. The background can be a Hindu temple, a public park with bonsai trees, a thermal bath, or whatever. I hope the pictures below will inspire you!

Update!

I've just found a picture of the temple from TLOZ Skyward Sword on Google!

So this was the idea/inspiration behind the task:

I hope you like the task and have fun! Please notice that we will also choose the first "winner of the week" who will get a little prize. So try your hardest to succeed and create a lovely photo! When you are done, upload your work as always on tinypic.com or imgur.com and write the link in a comment.

Deadline: Saturday, September 15

If you have any questions please contact me. Good luck!

xoxo Rafael

Task 1 Results

Hello everyone!
Welcome to the first elimination ceremony of Cycle 5. Sorry for one day of delay but I had no time to post sooner.
Anyway, the first task was in fact very simple. The reason why we just wanted you to create an outfit is because we wanted to get more familiar with your style and your self-expression. We really received some strong entries. I think this cycle will be tough for us judges because we've really got a set of beautiful and talented dollies.
By the way, as you might know I've never really showed the contestant's entries in elimination ceremonies until the semi-finals. But from now on I will post the entries and photos in every elimination ceremony!! Whoop :D
For this task I'm judging all alone, but the other judges will join at the next task. So let's have a look at the results, shall we?

mullinsisme

PrettiestWoman

Aurelieke92

ask510

claragoosmann19

  

Inessa...

Daddysgurrl

Depi2

Ghandoora

MandaMichalka

Sary.Babyfayce

Jody_Cailin

ExtravaganceSD

Flowerpin

  

Danika_19 

Wow, our contestants really know how to dress and how to present their style! Everybody did a great job.

So basically I said that you should do the outfit in the starplaza which some of you didn't do, but never mind. *cough* Jody and Cayla *cough*

For the callbacks I'm usually not giving feed-back, but this time I felt like I need to give some..

mullinsisme - Wow, this outfit somehow electrifies me, haha. It gives you a feeling of the 80's because of the jacket, but it also looks very modern because of the other pieces. I really love this mix of 80's and modern style. The make-up really matches the outfit and I love the colors and shades you've used. Next time I'd suggest that you should use less blush and keep the lips simple though because otherwise it is a bit overwhelming.

PrettiestWoman - You said that you like mixing different colors together, and I really can see that in your make-up. The outfit seems like a big colorfull painting, haha! The only thing that I don't like are the shoes, they look odd and I don't think that they really match the overall look.

Aurelieke92 - This is soo completely you! I've been visiting you from time to time and I really can say that I recognize your style. I especially love how your focused on the trousers by keeping the rest of the outfit quite simple. I really like your text. I know you are a strong writer and you proved that once again. The make-up is definitely representing you and matches the outfit, but I feel like you could have used different colors like blue instead of earth colors. For the next make-up task I'd really like you to step out of your comfort zone and try new tones and shades. Well done Manny!

ask510 - I really like the simplicity of your outfit and I love maxi skirt. I see the make-up is also kept simple as the outfit. Red lips and smokey eyes - classic!! Well done ;)

claragoosmann19 - Welcome back, Clara! I remember that you were in the Top 20 of Cycle 2, but you didn't make it through the callbacks. So, that's your second chance and you really rocked the stage! Your outfit is sooo classy, modern and sophisticated. I absolutely adore your style. Me gusta!

Inessa... - This is definitely your style. I agree with you (or what you wrote in the text), you're not a color-explosion. But you don't have to be a color-explosion to stand out of the crowd. Your outfit is definitely trendy and everything flows very well. I somehow don't like your make-up, I think it's too dark and a little slutty (sorry for that word, but it's the ugly truth). Next time you should play and experiment with more colors and shades. Nevertheless, good job!

Daddysgurrl - When I saw your task entry I thought that you're a Californian high school girl, haha. I like your outfit, it's comfortable and sporty but still elegant. The make-up reminds me a little bit of a barbie. It's pretty and it matches the outfit, but next time I'd like you to use different colors and less pink. Well done Cat! :)

Depi2 - Wow, I love it. It's simple but still something special and very edgy. I think this outfit really fits your look, it's casual and edgy. The make-up matches the outfit because it's also edgy even though it's not much. Great job!

Ghandoora - "I'm a barbie girl ..." Haha, that's a very pink outfit. I like it, I think it represents your style and your personality. This is something that you can wear on the streets on a warm summer day or on the beach. But next time I'd like to see less pink, tough ;)

MadaMichalka - Oh yesss, this is street fashion. I looove the make-up and how you played with different shades. I also like your little paragraph, I think it explains your style very well. What I really like about your outfit is the mix of casual/cool (top, bag, shorts), edgy (shoes) and girly (flower headpiece). Manda, you've done a great job!

Sary.Babyfayce - Wow, that outfit is very edgy and fashionable. I can actually see this in a fashion magazine like VOGUE. This is really high fashion! For the make-up I'd like you to use more colors though because it's a big plain. All in one I only can say "well done". :)

Jody_Cailin - To be honest I'm a bit disappointed because I don't feel like this is your personal style that you wear on the streets. I like the outfit itself tough, reminds me a bit of Lady Gaga. What I really LOVE is your make-up. It's flawless!! So you've created an amazing outfit, but next time please try more to follow the given instructions.

ExtravaganceSD - Wow, I love it. It looks comfortable, fashionable, elegant and also a little bit extravagant. Everything is matching and yeah.. there's not much to say about it, it's simply perfect! ;) 

Flowerpin - What can I say? This outfit is very girly, haha! No, I actually really like it, especially the ombre of the trousers & bow. I love the make-up, it's very playful, detailed and sparkly. I also like your text, you explained everything very well. So yeah, well done!

Danika_19 - OMG! Is it a hollywood Diva?! No, it's Kylie! Wow, I really love that kinda vintage/old hollywood look. This outfit would be perfect for a day on the beach and the hat completes the look. I especially love how you made dramatic smokey eyes and red lips. Aaah, awesome job Kylie!!  

Uff, finally done. This actually took me an hour to find appropriate words for everybody. Oh wait a minute, have you noticed something? Hmm, that is strange, I thought 20 girls have been chosen to compete in Cycle 5. Let's check this by counting the entries. 1, 2, 3, ... 15?! Oh, looks like there were some lazy people who forgot about the task.
5 people didn't send in the task which means that Bracken1234, Hartbreaker, Lizzy1414, MissyAshlyn and soso-asooly are eliminated! This also means that no one else will be eliminated.

Congratulations to our remaining 15 girls! Soon we'll be reaching the Top 13, so give your best. The next task will be posted tomorrow. Stay tuned ;)


UPDATE!!
Sadly, Manny (Aurelieke92) decided to leave Stardoll and can no longer compete in this contest. I noticed that when I saw her comment on my last post. A goodbye-post can be seen on MDM.
Manny, we wish you all the best for your future, you will be missed!!!
This means there are only 14 contestants left, therefore we will decide for the TOP 13 at the next challenge!

xoxo Rafael