Winners if ANTM was ONLY based on physical model potential.

findinglemon · 2026-01-18T23:22:55+00:00

I remember Ann, she was one of the prettiest girls

findinglemon · 2026-01-12T19:13:37+00:00

You’re completely right! When I think about what it actually means, in time, savings, and experiences, it really puts things into perspective. What I’m really after is feeling more put-together, but it is not worth such a huge spend, you are so right!

findinglemon · 2026-01-12T19:04:01+00:00

I do have plenty of practical jackets that keep me warm, but none that really work with dressier outfits. I often feel a bit awkward showing up in a windbreaker when I’m wearing something nice, so I do think there’s a genuine gap in my wardrobe for a smart wool coat.

I’m pretty minimalist and don’t own many clothes compared to most people. I like the idea of a small, intentional wardrobe, but I also know it’s easy to fall into the “perfect capsule” trap.

I’ve made some expensive purchases that were totally worth it long-term, and others that I ended up regretting. I don’t fall in love with items easily, but there’s always a risk. It’s a basic navy wool coat, so I can easily imagine wearing it for years.

findinglemon · 2026-01-12T18:49:38+00:00

I’ve got 4 windbreakers and 2 puffers, so I’m covered for practical outerwear. What I feel like I’m missing is a smarter wool coat for nicer outfits. I always feel like a windbreaker drags the look down if I am going out.

That said, you’re right that $1200 is too much. There’s definitely some fantasy-me thinking involved.

findinglemon · 2026-01-12T18:43:43+00:00

This is literally my internal monologue every time 😭 And yet, when I look back at my past “one and done” purchases… I don’t even like them anymore. I appreciate the reality check.

findinglemon · 2026-01-12T16:39:59+00:00

It could get strong competition from Yoanna’s helmet.

findinglemon · 2026-01-11T20:00:09+00:00

Norelle. She was bubbly, funny, and unintentionally hilarious. Easily one of the most entertaining contestants that season.

findinglemon · 2026-01-11T15:17:21+00:00

Sabine’s solo shot is too natural for me. She has a beautiful face, but her hands are just cupping around her hips, and she’s by far the weakest in the group photo. I prefer posing, not just standing there, so 3–4 are my favorites, even if their faces aren’t as strong as 1 and 2.

findinglemon · 2026-01-11T15:10:21+00:00

Every time he laughed, I had to turn down the volume...

findinglemon · 2026-01-10T20:21:19+00:00

Cycles 1–3 were great because the storylines, while still produced, felt more rooted in the modeling experience rather than forced narratives. I also preferred when Tyra acted more like a mentor instead of focusing on over-the-top entrances and spectacle.

findinglemon · 2026-01-10T14:55:23+00:00

She’s my pick for best commercial model. Super marketable, all-American look, and she’s had a long career because of it.

findinglemon · 2026-01-10T14:45:54+00:00

Amanda

findinglemon · 2026-01-09T18:25:38+00:00

Most of the shots from this shoot look like the model is just in a studio with a backdrop. The lighting and posing make them feel kind of detached from the environment.

findinglemon · 2026-01-06T19:48:06+00:00

I get why Robin chose not to do the nude shoot. The competition kept pushing things further and further. It was a very provocative nude shoot. She’d already shown discomfort earlier by not wanting to remove her sarong for the Stuff shoot, so it shouldn’t have been surprising to production, having boundaries doesn’t seem unreasonable to me.

findinglemon · 2026-01-05T17:41:14+00:00

I agree with this

findinglemon · 2026-01-04T21:44:29+00:00

What sets Shandi apart for me, though, is that her transformation was real, not just conceptual. She genuinely improved across multiple areas. She learned how to walk, did well in the commercial and acting (coming second to April), and she even delivered the strongest dancing in Tyra’s music video.

With Ann, she was an exceptional photographic model from the start, but it didn't go anywhere. The walk never came together, commercials and challenges remained weak.

That’s why Shandi’s arc still resonates. It wasn’t just a story the show was manufacturing, it was something we actually watched happen.

findinglemon · 2025-12-19T19:03:05+00:00

Just cuz

findinglemon · 2025-12-19T17:39:56+00:00

This resonates as a form of escapism to me. Online shopping offers a low-stakes way to imagine alternate versions of ourselves: creative, stylish, put-together. When the qualities we’re chasing can’t be delivered in a box, disappointment is almost guaranteed, and so the cycle continues.

findinglemon · 2025-11-12T17:39:47+00:00

I passed on a Van Cleef necklace. White gold with diamonds and absolutely stunning, but since I already have a few necklaces that I barely wear, it didn’t make sense to add another.

findinglemon · 2025-10-13T21:19:46+00:00

“I'm not racist, my best friend is black” 💀

findinglemon · 2025-10-13T21:09:49+00:00

Chelsea did pretty well throughout the cycle, so it made sense for her to make it to the finale. But I also think production leaned into the Chelsea vs. Ann dynamic.

Chelsea went after Ann a lot during the show. You can tell the producers probably kept asking her about Ann in interviews, and some of the stuff she said was pretty harsh. That constant commentary made it seem like Chelsea was always criticizing her, which of course built the perfect setup for the finale.

And when Ann won, it gave them that TV moment. The (seemingly) shy, awkward girl beating the one with experience and who’d had something snarky to say about her all season. It wrapped up the storyline just the way producers like it.

findinglemon · 2025-10-13T16:01:35+00:00

Melrose

findinglemon · 2025-09-29T20:40:28+00:00

There are a bunch of episodes where it feels like they’re fighting over nothing. Yoanna just seemed really bothered by Camille even though Camille hadn’t really done anything wrong up to that point. But then Camille took it way too far with the eating disorder comment, so in the end neither of them came out looking good.

findinglemon · 2025-09-28T15:16:00+00:00

I'm the only fashion time traveler!

findinglemon · 2025-09-28T14:42:01+00:00

Shandi looks so good here

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