What with all the violence going on in (and out of) London
This week’s episode is definitely the one closest to my heart because it’s the make-over week and the Fresh Academy is expert in this particular field. We do some incredible make-over’s on the gorgeous girls who come into our studio – with top professional make up artists and industry hairdressers, and a model photo-shoot as well, so now you know why BINTM is our favourite programme on TV. As well as being our favourite part of BINTM process, it’s also Elle’s and I think she’s particularly lively throughout this episode – Elle, you’re welcome at the Fresh Academy any time you want, we’d love your input!
Back to the box! The girls had settled down from the departures of Jo and Kim, and this next stage was all-important. How easy was it going to be to transform these girls again – after all they were all simply beautiful. Make-over’s are transformations, but they also enhance beauty and can bring out confidence and personality. We know as we do these make-over’s every day of the week with superb results. The girls were terrified and excited at the same time when they received their email about their make-over session.
On arrival at the studios, the girls were split up into groups of 2 or 3 and the make-overs began. Using stylists who have worked with Vogue, and the likes of Madonna and Lady Gaga – although Gaga’s style may be a bit too dramatic for these girls.
Elle was given the stunning Hannah and Holly to look after, Charley’s Angels included gorgeous Ofuoma and Jade (who it has to be said is one of my favourites – I love her red hair and natural, freckly face and her boobs, a real woman finally!), Julian Macdonald was mentoring sweet Stacey and exquisite Jessica which left Anastaja, Amy and sultry Juste, with Grace, how could anyone not adore the looks of Juste? I think she is superb, sultry, sexy and flawless… I could almost FEEL the girl’s nerves as they waited to hear the fate of their hair. Imagine growing your hair for all those years and then it’s chopped off in an instant! Those escaping the chop included Ofuoma and Hollie. Hollie was lucky enough to have hair extensions adding to her already luxurious blonde mane and Ofuoma was given professional hair straightening. Lucky Jade was also allowed to keep her incredible auburn locks which in my opinion, were already amazing and needed little change. When I saw that Juste was going to get a boyish crop I almost felt her pain but with her dramatic features I thought…she’ll carry that off and how right I was. STUNNING isn’t a good enough word for how she now looks with her new haircut. It really accentuates her sharp cheek bones and big pout, it has to be said that sometimes short hair is more sophisticated.
Hannah’s transformation wasn’t too dramatic and after her hair make-over (not much change there, a few lights to enhance her locks) I thought she became a dead ringer for the new Duchess of Cambridge
My least favourite transformation had to be Stacey, I don’t know what you thought but that ash blonde left her looking colourless which is a shame because she has a truly girly beauty, I actually think she ended up looking insipid and ghostly. Sorry Stacey if you read this! On the other end of the scale, Jessica who is much more Amazonian resembled a young Naomi Campbell. I can definitely see the catwalk calling her.
Back at the house the girls dropped into the Confessional room for a good chinwag – I was surprised how little they bitched about each-other. It’s good to have an opinion and yes they did say what they liked and didn’t like but they were reasonably polite – I am sure it won’t last. I hope it won’t last! It’s much more fun when there’s some sniping in the house.
The entertainment continued with a nude photo-shoot to showcase the girl’s new looks. The photo-shoot was for a bath and body company and the client wanted the girls photographed in the nude as her products are all natural. The girls were as expected, fairly nervous (I would be too; it’s scary enough getting into a bikini on the beach!) We saw the girls being primped and preened and then one by one they took part in a professional model photo shoot. This is something we’re used to seeing as we do professional photo-shoots on a daily basis so we’re always on hand with suggestions as to how to pose and position yourself so you get the best set of images and we make sure to capture you at your most attractive.
Back to the shoot – which was all about the essence of innocence. Most of the girls photographed well, with a few exceptions, Stacey because let’s face it, she’s just too thin – girl – go and have a good 4 course meal and put some meat on those bones please! Poor Stacey, she’s obviously very aware of her slight frame, it’s probably just the way she is built. Another one of the girls I was not sure of is Amy. I sometimes love her and sometimes I just don’t know what I think. From being blonde and transformed into a Gothic siren, that glossy black mane of hair has made her look a little sinister and she’s not great at smiling anyway but the photographs taken of her were doubtless, beautiful.
Who liked the pink hair? Anastasija’s hair didn’t seem to bother her at all but I think I’d be devastated if I was given pink hair – still, it can always be dyed back again. Her photo shoot was terrific and she’s obviously very relaxed and comfortable in her beauty. Do we love Tanya? She’s not top of my list and I actually think she is a little ordinary – can’t deny she’s gorgeous but there isn’t anything “different” about her look.
All the girls did act like professionals and were deserving of a great treat and I’m not just talking about the bubbly in the limo on the way home. On arrival at the house they were lucky enough to have a private concert by Chipmunk himself. I think some of the girls weren’t too sure who he was (Juste!) but Imogen certainly wasn’t shy and offered him her BBM pin….he didn’t take it…
Judgement day loomed and the girls went to meet the judging panel which included George Lamb. At this stage if it had been down to me I was thinking that Stacey should go – her looks don’t convince me and I also think she’s a little quiet and needs to eat bigger portions!
All the girls must have been so nervous, after all the panel was brutal and finally the girls were chosen with Ufuoma and Stacey left standing alone. Unfortunately, Ufuoma is the one chosen to leave which was a shame as I thought she was bubbly and beautiful and Stacey was saved – let’s hope she has a few good meals and some bars of chocolate this week!
All in all a fantastic episode and the excitement is building to a frenzy – who will win? Who’s going to leave next week? We can’t wait for next Monday, whoever thought we’d actually look forward to Mondays!
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