southbeachswing

she said BREASTS

'your best american girl...'
 
beauty standards, what are they, really? growing up with japanese heritage, i always strived to be the best i could be whilst honouring my cultural and ancestral heritage. the pillars of japanese beauty are simplicity, elegance, suggestion, and symbolism, all coming together to form what we now know as the leading trend in makeup today, simple and elegant beauty that suggests expense, cleanliness and honour
 
thinking back to my hit album 'be the cowboy', the cover explored these themes of being done up for societys sake and being viewed as an object:
as displayed in my music, i have always struggled with this image of beauty, and it never felt right to slap on copious amounts of makeup for the sake of male attention
 
in digesting these themes, my stylist and i wanted to go for a more natural look, showcasing the true natural beauty we all hold inside of us. that being said, it does help that my mug is gorgeous. this made me want to convey a more natural look for this weeks challenge...
 
may i present, my beauty shot
 

 
there is little detail left to the imagination, with my youthful and glowing complexion complimented by minimal to no makeup bar a simple gloss. this is brought together with a slight gaze off into the distance, showcasing my muted emerald eyes glimmering with such a softness that even the hardest of hearts would fall to their knees at. the lack of background is equally intentional, symbolising that true beauty needs no distractions and to keep your eyes on the prize 
 
instead of hiding my imperfections, i embrace them, and that is what lanaboards next top model needs to pioneer
 
 
furthermore:
 
another photo from the shoot, with a wider lens and a slight pose
 
 me getting ready for my shoot this week
 
my inspiration and muse, myself
 
 

Wait which car? Bc that black car in the background of this image is not the Rolls Royce…

there is goats involved (maybe)

 
u can see same car in the back

I'm excited to be this week's guest judge 
 
good luck everyone! 
 

Good afternoon models.
Being a top model isn't just about glamourous clothing. 
 
This week will be simple, It's time for your close up.
 
This challenge is all about the beauty shot. Your theme this week is just that... "BEAUTY SHOT"
 
Every model will get up close and personal with the photographer and serve face.
 
You have 24 hours to submit your beauty shot.
 
 
Our special guest helping me judge this week is CoverGirl Executive... @fishtails
 
 
 
RuPaul ( @Paris Hilton) You won last week and were given the ability to sabotage another contestant.
The person you have chosen to sabotage is..... Lana Del Rey ( @Daytona Beach Sparkler)
 
Lana Del Rey, for this challenge, backdrops are out. You are forbidden to use any images with a studio backdrop.
Everyone else may use backdrops to their advantage.
 
Good luck!
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Here is your updated portrait

 
Top Row:
RuPaul ( @Paris Hilton), Mitski ( @ultrabanisters) Kate Moss ( @southbeachswing), Lana Del Rey ( @Daytona Beach Sparkler)
Bottom Row:
Kate Bush ( @sparklertrailerheaven), Charli XCX ( @bunoner), Anya Taylor Joy ( @jimmyjimmycocoapuff)
 

I've been listening to 360 all day like its tew good

I've been listening to 360 all day like its tew good

Good afternoon hobos.
I hope this week has humbled you.
 
You were asked to do a photoshoot and submit a photo that best represents the theme  of "HOMELESS CHIC"
 
Each week gets harder and harder to judge.
This was the hardest yet.
 
Me and guest judge @ivory almond have thoroughly looked through the photos and are ready to reveal the results.
 
I have 8 beautiful women standing before me, but only 7 photos in my hand. 
One of you will be leaving us today.
 
These 7 photos will represent the 7 of you that are still in the running to become LanaBoards Next Top Model.
Let's begin with the critiques.
 
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RuPaul ( @Paris Hilton)
You are this week's winner! You have gained the ability to sabotage one of the girls.
Please DM me who you would like to sabotage. 
 
Critiques:
 
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Mitski ( @ultrabanisters)
You are this weeks runner-up!
This means you are protected from sabotage.
 
Critiques:
 
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Lana Del Rey ( @Daytona Beach Sparkler)
You are still in the running.
 
Critiques:
 
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Kate Bush ( @sparklertrailerheaven)
You are still in the running.
 
Critiques:
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Kate Moss ( @southbeachswing)
You are still in the running.
 
Critiques:
 
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Anya Taylor-Joy ( @jimmyjimmycocoapuff)
Tinashe ( @TheBoss)
Charli XCX ( @bunoner)
You are the bottom three of this week. One of you will be eliminated from the running.
 
Stay tuned for the next challenge...
Make sure to evaluate your critiques to avoid the same mistakes in the future.
 
Goodnight ladies.

 
Also, feel free to look at everyone's submitted photos on Page 1 of this thread!
 

Kate Moss - Homeless Chic
 

 
The paparazzi took this photo of me when I was truly at my lowest in London, but I think it fits the theme.  My accessories here include a Chanel purse and cigarettes.  Serving you homeless but also keeping it chic in heels and a fur coat 

Kate Moss - Homeless Chic
 

 
The paparazzi took this photo of me when I was truly at my lowest in London, but I think it fits the theme.  My accessories here include a Chanel purse and cigarettes.  Serving you homeless but also keeping it chic in heels and a fur coat 

I've been listening to 360 all day like its tew good

I've been listening to 360 all day like its tew good

I've been listening to 360 all day like its tew good

Kate Moss - Homeless Chic
 

 
The paparazzi took this photo of me when I was truly at my lowest in London, but I think it fits the theme.  My accessories here include a Chanel purse and cigarettes.  Serving you homeless but also keeping it chic in heels and a fur coat 

ivory almond always has a home in the mod queue ❤️

Kate Moss - Homeless Chic
 

 
The paparazzi took this photo of me when I was truly at my lowest in London, but I think it fits the theme.  My accessories here include a Chanel purse and cigarettes.  Serving you homeless but also keeping it chic in heels and a fur coat 

The judges are deliberating at the homeless shelter 
 
 

Kate Moss - Homeless Chic
 

 
The paparazzi took this photo of me when I was truly at my lowest in London, but I think it fits the theme.  My accessories here include a Chanel purse and cigarettes.  Serving you homeless but also keeping it chic in heels and a fur coat 

LANA DEL REY'S HOMELESS CHIC LOOK

The Born To Die money ran out so I was forced to go homeless and now I live under a bridge on Skid Row, where I serenade the rats with a lullaby every night. But who said homeless people can't be glamorous and serve chic realness? For this look, I wore this nostalgic, 1960s-coded army jacket that was given to me by a homeless veteran who fought in the Badussy War. He almost died in the war and lost all his family to a bad disease. How heartbreakingly tragic. Underneath the jacket, I'm wearing a frilly shirt and my favorite blue jean shorts. They were the only clothes that I managed to grab from my closet before the landlord kicked me out of my million dollar home. I'm also wearing these resilient "white" sneakers that have endured the harsh conditions of the street. I nearly broke them running from the cops when I broke into a motel once with my girlfriends. I honestly don't mind the holes in them, as they give my toes room to breathe. For the jewelry, I'm wearing this glimmering silver bracelet and these 17 karat rings that I stole from a wealthy couple in an alleyway at night. They should've known better than to go down there during the nighttime! Anyways, I really cherish them as they're the only valuable items I have. I might pawn them so I could get money to buy a cherry vape though. For the hair, I done it real big beauty queen style. The rats love to sleep in it at night as it gives them the warmth they never have on the cold streets. I also put these black, fake roses that I found in the dumpster in my hair. They remind me of the ones that my dead friend Lizzy wore in her hair. Last but not least, for the makeup I wore dark eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara that I stole from the drugstore. Thank God that the cashier was stupid and didn't see me put them in the pocket of my jacket. I make sure to ration them out carefully as they're probably the only makeup I'll ever have for now. And even if I run out, I'll just use the ashes from the bonfire as eyeshadow or steal again.

spare change, lanaboards?
 
for this weeks challenge, i wanted to explore the theme 'homeless chic' but equally be respectful and pay homage to those less fortunate than ourselves. as a platinum selling recording artist, this took some soul searching. in thinking about my look this week, my stylist and i wanted to explore the more nuanced meaning of truly being homeless, and that led us to thinking about belongings. you can have so much baggage, but you can have nowhere to put it
 
in exploring these themes, we have come up with 3 looks. these convey 'belongings', 'searching' & 'love'. these all come together to form a ru-veal lookbook, and i reveal each garment in a different setting to convey my hidden meanings
 
for my first theme, i wanted to get across the first message, and show that despite not having a home, i wander the streets with my worldly possessions. hailing from my ancestral home, japan, i wanted to have my location as tokyo this week
 
 
'belongings' - main look
 

 
handmade garments made from fabric found on the streets of tokyo, paired with hand-me-down chanel and balenciaga bags. truly embodying the meaning of homeless & chic
 
 
'searching'
 
moving on from 'belongings', it became clear that there is simply more to the theme 'homeless chic'. in a shock reveal, i have showcased the true reality of being without a place to stay. searching the streets for a bed, i stay hopeful, and pay homage to those without roofs to sleep under
 

 
 
'love'
 
in my final theme, a third reveal shows a parred down outfit with my one true love, music. i always stay true to my roots, and even without a home, i am humble and happy with my drum to continue playing for the world and doing what i love
 

 

Kate Moss - Homeless Chic
 

 
The paparazzi took this photo of me when I was truly at my lowest in London, but I think it fits the theme.  My accessories here include a Chanel purse and cigarettes.  Serving you homeless but also keeping it chic in heels and a fur coat 

if she releases one more song b4 release (which she most def will) I hope its So I or Girl, So Confusing cause we already know so much about them and I think a cute ballad / mid tempo buzz single right before release would really round out the pre-release singles  I already know Sympathy is a Knife and 365 are gonna be the main IT girls of the album so I hope they're saved til release just for the full GAG 

Who ever said homeless people can't be chic? Wearing the last change of clothes I had on when I was kicked out of the apartment I was squatting in, I have nothing left to serve but my mug. The alleyway is my home now.
 

 
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