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Ok lovelies! The finale is finally here and we're ready to crown our winner! Scores will be done a little different this round to keep up the suspense. Comments first in the order of your finale entries were turned in and then the scores revealing the winner of this thing!
Before we get to that, I just wanted to say I was honored to critique and host an outlet for such talent. You all did a wonderful job throughout! It was extremely hard to judge this finale. If it was up to me, I would crown all three of you. lol So don't dismay if you didn't bag the top spot. You all deserve to be applauded for your beautiful photos! Thank you for gracing me with your talent! <3
Also big thanks to our judges! Thank you Maggie for hanging in there even when the forum police didn't want you. lol Thank you Meeshelby for stepping in even when you were too busy. B/w feel better hun. Thank you both! I <3 guys so much!
Ok no more rambling. Now for the comments and then the finale results! *plays dramatic music*
♥ Vi with Natalia Ivanov♥
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Oooo sexy! This ad really screams pin-up and it has that vintage vibe. While I’m not a fan of cigarettes in rl, this a really great ad and it sells the product. I do think you could have done more with the product as the ad/set is a little bear and plain. It helps me focus on your model, but it’s a lot of empty spots. As for your model, she’s a total babe and I love her outfit. I just can’t help, but focus on some of the quality issues going on with it. Like right on her bust and on her leg looks a little wonky. Other than that, I love the pose and the overall shot! You have been a worthy opponent for your competitors throughout this competition and you didn’t disappoint for me this round! Great work, Vi!
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While I do not smoke, or like it, it DOES fit the era and you are advertising. Really here though, you don’t see the packaging, which makes the product hard to sell. I would have added a bigger box somewhere, or had a box standing on the table. Set is good, while plain, focuses on your HOT model. Good logo, just wished I could see more packaging and more WOW for a finale photo.
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Congrats on making it to the finale, Vi! You have done very well to get this far. For this final assignment, I felt you met all of the requirements perfectly. I wasn't completely wow'd by this final entry, however. The background is a bit bland. And there is a weird line, like some editing didn't match up on her chest. Also the table looks like its floating a bit above the floor. Your styling of your sim though was spot on! She is gorgeous!! Well done :)
♥ Tears with Maude Montgomery♥
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I so want to go to the beach after looking at this entry. It’s fun, stunning, and just plain awesome! Definitely a great ad! Your model is both adorable and sexy! I love her styling! They are some quality issues going on with the bathing suit right at the bust, but it’s not too bad. I also think you did pretty good job with placing your sim on the background considering some of the issues you had in previous shots. It’s not really much else to pick at really. It’s a beautiful shot that catches the eye instantly! It also makes you want the product and a nice trip to the beach. You did a phenomenal job! You have proven to be a strong competitor throughout and you definitely brought your A-game to the finale, Tears.
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I Really like this entry! Fitting for a finale photo!! I feel like you added enough, without over do-ing it. I love the styling, and the setting, although the ‘real’ background quality is different than the sims quality, I didn’t take much off for it. I love the look on her face, and her sexy look!
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Tears you have continually done so well in this comp and completely deserve to be in the finale! This final assignment you turned in was gorgeous!! The absolute ONLY thing I was able to pick at was maybe you could have added some accessories/jewelry to her. Other than that, you are amazing!!
♥ Ina with Cara Lynn♥
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This is a pretty ad and photo! Your model is stunning and I love the color scheme. Is it spectacular? No. Just pretty and ok. I was expecting more from you with it being the finale. She just laying there on a flat background, which lacks dimension for her to be on an actual beach. I also think the choice of the product makes it a bit too safe too. Having her just wear a bathing suit and referring to it as the product is a little boring. Other than that, it’s pretty flawless technically and I can’t knock it too much as it is gorgeous. You have created some pretty amazing shots and it’s been wonderful to see your growth throughout. Lovely work, Ina!
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I feel like you chose a very safe route, and it reflected in my scores. I know you could have chosen something different here, posing, setting, colors? Or maybe a different product entirely? I wasn’t “wow’d” this round, though Cara does look seductive, I think it was just too safe for a finale.
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Ina, your sim has been one of my favorites from this whole comp! She is so stunning! Unfortunately I can't play favorites as a judge...I must judge the same as everyone else! This last entry of yours is so beautiful and congrats on making it to the finale!! You met all the requirements perfectly! For the styling, I felt the only thing lacking was a bit of jewelry or accessories added. I love the nails though! Also I felt like it was a flat background and she was just stuck on front of it, instead of being part of the background. Perhaps a background that looked more 3D than flat would have helped. But other than that you did great!! Very well done!!
So who's the winner?
Is it Vi? Her photos are fantastic, but are they up to 1st place standards or will her mistakes be her downfall?
Is it Tears? Crisp and stunning photos, but will quality issues yet again threaten her bid for 1st?
Or is it Ina? A model with looks to kill, but did she play it too safe?
Enough talking. Time to announce the winner of Pin-up Modeling Cycle 1! And the winnner is......
1st Tears with Maude Montgomery
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Requirements 10/10
Creativity 10/10
Styling 9/10
Quality 8/10
Total 37/40
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Requirements 10/10
Creativity 10/10
Styling 9/10
Quality 8/10
Total 37/40
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Requirements 10/10
Creativity 10/10
Styling 9/10
Quality 10/10
Total 39/40
113/120 Judges’ Total
2nd Ina with Cara Lynn
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Requirements 10/10
Creativity 7/10
Styling 8/10
Quality 7/10
Total 32/40
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Requirements 10/10
Creativity 6/10
Styling 7/10
Quality 7/10
Total 30/40
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Requirements 10/10
Creativity 9/10
Styling 9/10
Quality 9/10
Total 37/40
99/120 Judges’ Total
3rd Vi with Natalia Ivanov
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Requirements 10/10
Creativity 7/10
Styling 8/10
Quality 7/10
Total 32/40
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Requirements 10/10
Creativity 6/10
Styling 6/10
Quality 8/10
Total 30/40
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Requirements 10/10
Creativity 8/10
Styling 10/10
Quality 7/10
Total 35/40
97/120 Judges’ Total
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Congrats Tears! Congrats to everyone! It's bittersweet to end this, but this was a fantastic and fun cycle. Thanks everyone!
