She's Got the Look Models

Better Than A Dream, Winner Cindy's Update

TVLTheLink — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:03:22 GMT

Season Two winner Cindy writes about her experiences since winning Season Two of She's Got the Look in the blog article, Better Than A Dream, Winner Cindy's Update.

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She's Got the Look to Return; Casting Calls Announced

TVLTheLink — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:33:45 GMT

Future articles in this blog will appear on the new She's Got the Look blog page beginning with"She's Got the Look to Return, Casting Calls Announced."

Whose Underwear Is Under There?

Finalist_Raquel — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:18:09 GMT

Where is my 4:30 a.m. wake-up from Laurie? We use to call that time of the morning, "Oh-dark-30" when I was in the military. Laurie would have fit right in. I was actually missing her motivational speeches.

Well, it was another beautiful but rainy day in New York. As we stretched, yawned and scratched our bellies, I decided to make breakfast. I became known as the resident chef in the house, thanks to my Southern upbringing. Well, to my surprise, inside our living room in the loft were makeup stands with tons and tons of cosmetics. My first thought was, "Thank goodness... cover these bags," as they were starting to form under my eyes from sleep deprivation.

While we were getting our makeup done, I had a conversation with the beautiful Jamie. I gave her the nickname Nurse Jamie, because I accidentally bruised my rear end doing an exercise and Jamie came to the rescue by putting cream and band-aids on my wound. I asked her, "Wouldn't it be funny if we had to do bikini shots today -- in the rain?" Hmmm, if only I'd known what was in store for us.

You want me to wear only what?!

So our leg-up challenge was just that: we were doing a photo shoot in Central Park in our... drumroll please... UNDERWEAR! Uh, did someone forget to tell the crew it was raining cats, dogs and little children outside? Speaking of children, did anyone remember some of us have had children, so our bodies might not be as "tight" as they use to be? The world is going to see me in my underwear -- now I'm about to panic. But someone comes and saves the day. Who, you ask?

The gorgeous Dolores! This woman stepped out on that set and took her photos as if it were a sunny day outside and she had on a full set of clothing. I couldn't believe it! She is so regal and fascinating to talk to. I was floored at how she moved and smiled, as if it was just another day at work. I want to be like her when I grow up (smile).

I got out there in the rain and started posing. I knew one of my best features on my body was my stomach, so I tried to do more athletic shots. I knew the other girls were going to go for the sexy look, so I wanted to be different.

Frederique, a former Victoria's Secret supermodel, was at our next challenge. And what a challenge it was! We had to get on trampolines for a 3 Musketeers candy bar campaign. We were put on teams and we had to synchronize our jumps. Talk about hard work, but it was a good time.

At elimination, the thing I thought would work for me actually worked against me. Being athletic in the underwear shot was not pleasing to the judges. They felt I put up a good effort but it was just not enough, so in the end, I was the one to go home. As I look back on the experience as a whole, I will say that it was worth it. Not only did I take on challenges I may have never tackled if I was still in the military, I met -- and still have --some wonderful friends from the show.

Where do I go from here, you ask? Well, my time is not up in front of the camera, ladies and gentlemen. I think I'll work on hosting my own TV show.

You haven't seen the last of me. I still have a mission!

Just Breathe

FinalistTheresa — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:01:56 GMT

OK, Theresa, just breathe slowly... Now all you have to do is put on your big girl panties and go for it! Seems so simple, really. But after being on a high from being told "you're on the board," I got a realistic shot in the arm.

The makeover: I just knew they would cut my hair. However, I wasn't prepared for my reaction. It had been 30 years since my hair had been "short." I have trouble with change. I change my underwear and almost hyperventilate. Thank goodness Cutler Hair Salon is staffed by professionals who have great insight. But this day took a lot of deep breathing.

Another sudden change on the bus was simply to play with our heads. I don't recommend changing your clothes on a city bus in downtown New York! But I did make a mental note to always carry 50 lbs. of clothing with me - just in case.

Upon arriving at the audition, the advertising clients had Dolores, Jacqueline and me leave the room almost immediately. We missed all of the drama but I knew something was up, just a bad feeling. When the women came out of the room, it felt as if an explosion went off! Shelly was ranting and screaming at LeeAnne and Laurie. We all just sat there shocked and embarrassed.

Several thoughts were going through my head. Did Shelly really believe she wasn't beautiful? Why did she need a bunch of strangers telling her that she was? Would it make that much of a difference in her life if they didn't, or was this just an act? I felt like I was in that show with a bunch of teenagers vying to be discovered as supermodels -- not confident, strong, intelligent women who were 35 and older.

Just breathe...

Finally, at the photo shoot, we got to have some fun. The gorgeous dresses were already chosen for us. The hair and makeup artists did all the magic with our baggy, bloodshot eyes and flat hair. How could we go wrong? Some women were uncomfortable with the dress choices but I told them "The secret is to not let anyone know about it." The model always has to look like she loves the clothes and can't wait to wear them. No matter how many Spanx it takes to look great!

The First Elimination Day

All the women knew something was up with Laurie that morning. She hadn't slept in a few days and was exercising excessively. She had awakened me at 2 a.m. and said "God had told her in a dream to get all of the women together and refuse to compete as a group." I then told her, "God had spoken to me, too, and he said to tell you that you need to go downstairs and sleep." She did.

Another really big breath...

I found that I would be saying this to myself over and over again. After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right? If we had five different judges tomorrow, they would choose completely different women. It is incredibly subjective, period. But all in all, I am finding most of the women are competitive, yes, but also kind, strong and fabulous. It is an honor for me to be included in this group. Sadly, we find the future brings out the dishonest and manipulative behavior in one of our own. Stay tuned.

The 11th Girl

Finalist_Shelly — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:03:25 GMT

The old saying must be true: "When one door closes, another door opens."

Three weeks to the day of my divorce, I found myself in front of three icons of the fashion industry. As anyone who has been divorced can tell you, it's one of the most stressful, gut-wrenching experiences that one can have. Hearing Sean Patterson tell me that I am one of the most beautiful women who's auditioned for She's Got The Look changed the way I think about myself. Robert saying that I had the potential to be very successful was a confidence booster like no other, and when Beverly said that I would be a great project for them, I really wanted to become that project. I wanted to be the successful, confident model that they told me I could be.

When I got to New York and met the 20 finalists, I knew I was in for some stiff competition. The night before the first challenge I had dinner with Raquel, Melba and Angela. They were great women, but my thoughts wandered that night. To me Raquel was the one to beat: She has beautiful skin, a great smile and a strong, confident personality.

Why all the tears? I've always been an emotional person. To be taken out of my normal life (which had just fallen apart) and dropped in the amazing modeling world, the world that I had always dreamed of being a part of, was overwhelming. For that first challenge the final 20 of us were ushered onto the soundstage, and suddenly Kim Alexis was standing in front of me. I couldn't believe that me, Shelly Marks, a mom from boring suburban Ohio was standing in front of an ICONIC super model. She was awe-inspiring! I always wondered if I could have been a supermodel if I had tried.

When Kim said LeeAnne was "on the board" as the 10th girl, I was already walking away without a tear. "Win some, lose some," I was thinking. "I'm just going to go back to the life I had planned before this show. I'm still a great mom. I have two amazing kids to go home to. This competition just wasn't meant to be for me - it's not my time yet."

Then Sean called me back to the stage and told me that I'm one of the most beautiful women he's ever seen during SGTL. I felt that I was already the winner.

I was the 11th girl - they'd made an exception for me. Being last I did not feel as though I was the underdog, although the other 10 made sure to let me know that I was. Either I'm New York material or not, but whether I'm the first girl on the board or the last I'm just as much a part of this competition as the others. I had something that none of the other girls had: a connection with Sean. How could I lose after that?

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It's All about the Photos, Baby - Season One

SGTL_Tanya — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:01:51 GMT

Being a model is a lot like having a baby. If you have never had one, you will never fully understand

The Reality of Modeling: Invest in Yourself - Season One

SGTL_Tanya — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:52:27 GMT

The casting calls for the new season ...

Tanya's Tips for a Successful Audition - Season One

SGTL_Tanya — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:13:37 GMT

The first round of competition, the casting call, was painless for me. We lined up in groups of 10 and walked together across the room and stated our name and age. I was notified on the spot that I was selected to advance to the next round of competition and meet the celebrity panel of judges. My heart began to pound uncontrollably. I was never told who the judges were, which increased the suspense and nervous energy.

SGTL Winner Tanya Recalls Her Audition Butterflies - Season One

SGTL_Tanya — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:06:33 GMT

From the first audition to the final episode of She's Got the Look it was very intense. My emotions were like a roller coaster. There were times when I felt so confident that I had what it took to win the title to moments when I would question whether or not the judges noticed my beauty. The judges challenged us in every aspect to see if we could take direction and criticism -- and ultimately win.

The Final Night, the Final 3 - Season One

SGTL_Tanya — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:20:02 GMT

Bahia, Karin and I had so much fun at the loft that last night. It felt bittersweet and somewhat empty without the other ladies -- especially without Hope, because she kept us in stitches with her impersonations of everyone. We knew that tomorrow was the big announcement and then the suspense would be over.

Readiness+Opportunity= Success! - Season One

SGTL_Tanya — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:13:02 GMT

Finally, the moment we’ve all been waiting for -- and I’ve got the look! I’m the diamond in the rough, the friendlier beauty, the one with sophistication and confidence… well, at least that’s what the judges said. I’m the new supermodel over 35 who’s been given a contract with Wilhelmina Models!

I Hope My Acting Coach Isn’t Watching - Season One

Finalist_Bahia — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:29:45 GMT

I’m the most trained actor in the group, but I haven't practiced in a while. When the coach said “One of you has to cry,” Celeste looked at me and said "You’re crying." I didn’t argue, and when she came up with the story of the two sisters I didn’t argue because there was no time for that -- I wanted to keep my energy for crying. I went with the flow and I knew all I had to do for us to win was to cry.

Let the Games Begin! - Season One

Finalist_Karin — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:45:37 GMT

During the trapeze challenge I was so absorbed in my thoughts that I didn’t hear Bahia at first. Suddenly everyone was talking about it. Bahia has a fear of heights. It took only a glance at her to see that it was very real. There is nothing wimpy about Bahia, but she was shivering like a leaf.

Evil Elastic vs. Fear and Longing - Season One

Finalist_Karin — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:43:57 GMT

Last night I told Tanya that I’d enjoyed every second here in New York and that every day it just became more and more fun. Today I was ready to eat those words when we were shocked awake at the ungodly hour of 6:30 a.m. That’s bad enough even if it’s by the gentle nudging of a loving feline or your man and leads directly to something pleasurable, like half an hour of snuggling, or the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and croissants. When it is in the form of -- in my 40-year-long Scandinavian life of moderation -- the unprecedented perkiness of a sunny human bouncing ball sporting a cute ponytail and a genuine excitement for running shoes and jump ropes before sunrise, well, then despite my promise to myself never to let resistance or negativity get the better of me during my time in New York, I did just that.

Behind the Scenes at the Catwalk Competition - Season One

SGTL_Tanya — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:09:15 GMT

Once again, we had to expose our flaws for the TV Land viewers to see. I don’t mind wearing a swimsuit to the beach, but on a runway it’s a bit intimidating because all eyes are on you. Overall I thought I looked hot in everything I wore, from Beverly Johnson’s hairpiece to my bikini and red cocktail dress -- and that’s why I’m still standing.

A Breakthrough Moment

SGTL_Tanya — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:08:15 GMT

This is my favorite episode because one, we prowled the catwalk during an upscale fashion show, and two, everyone got very personal and shared some intimate details about their lives. They also revealed some shameful secrets.

There’s No “Me” in Teamwork

Finalist_Hope — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:25:49 GMT

Eliminations!!!! I’m really surprised that Sharon got sent home, but as Kathy said to us, she just really missed her boys. So she basically eliminated herself. I’m so grateful to still be in the running at 5’5”…….go me, go me!

Big Things Come In Small Packages

Finalist_Hope — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:24:19 GMT

I knew I would have to convince the judges to look beyond my height – I’m 5’5”. When I made it through to the next round I just couldn’t believe it. You know what they say: big things come in little packages. So, of course, I thought the hard part was over! Wrong -- it was just beginning. Getting to see the Top 20 girls (all of whom stood taller than me) brought on nervousness, the chills and happiness.

Behind the Scenes of "She's Got the Look"

TVLTheLink — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:22:55 GMT

Join the contestants of "She's Got the Look" as they provide a behind-the-scenes look at the competition. They'll tell you what it is like to be in front of the judges and things you just won't see on air. So, join us later tonight for the first model article from Hope and then come back after each episode for other contestant articles. And for a look at the other side of the competition, check out Robert Verdi's blog "Behind the Judges' Table."

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