Top Model In Small Packages?

Models have been known for towering heights. As for an overall standard, no one gets below 5'6" or 5'7" in height for women. Well everyone has heard of the great Kate Moss who was a big exemption to the rule. Trying to make another wonder, Tyra Banks, the host of the ever so popular modeling series, America's Next Top Model (ANTM), tries to dig deeper into the possibilities of finding the next top model in small packages.

In one of the episodes of ANTM Cycle 12, Episode 3, a short teaser was aired regarding ongoing castings for Cycle 13. Yep! And you thought 12 was the end of her career. LOL! Even though she announced her upcoming retirement on the lates cycle, Cycle 13 is on call for models 5'7" and below.

According to the contract posted on the CW network, the series ANTM Cycle 13 is looking for models strictly 5'7" below with a disclaimer of something like "changes can be made as set by the producer." Still, the idea for the upcoming cycle is to extract model potential into a total fierceness machine... whatever that means.

Casting is strictly for US residents only and you can check out this link for the casting schedules, venues, and details: http://www.cwtv.com/shows/americas-next-top-model12

Can Your Digicam Do This?

Often do we use small and handy digital cameras for point and shoot purposes only. It is very useful especially when traveling to new places, capturing some precious moments, and whatever crazy stuff you can think of. Speaking of which, I for one am an owner of a Sony Cybershot Digital Camera, which was given to me by Sony from a competition I joined under their company.

You bet it has been very useful to me personally and it has also given my self-portrait itch an upgrade. LOL

I was able to accidentally fool people that some of my self-portraits were taken by a DSLR camera. NOPE NOPE :) It's all in the power of natural light, self-timer function, and a good positioning of your camera... not to mention a good strike of a pose *wink*wink*

As for post processing the image, you can use Adobe Photoshop or whatever suits you best. I personally use Photobucket's online photo editor... hehe.

Chic and Deadly

However mysterious a crime is, the word "fashion" will always fit in perfectly. The masterpieces of photographer Melanie Pullen portray the beauty of the photos, the "grab me by the neck to look" feel, and the preservation of high fashion despite of an untimely death.

"I waited for my friend's call but the phone never rang...

...the other said she's on her way but she never came...

...I didn't bother calling an old room mate since she's about to leave town...
...and my best friend was nowhere to be found...
...I was just left there hanging..."

These photos can give out the statement, "I will not be caught dead wearing......."
To view more of Melanie Pullen's high fashion crime scene works, visit this link: http://www.highfashioncrimescenes.com

Shots To Get You On A Fashion High

Probably a dose of fashion on a high dosage can get you on a different level of rush.

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DISCLAIMER: Photos used for this post were taken from various sources. The owner of this blog site does not claim to own these shots.

A-List Stars Boosts Iron Man Sequel Up Up And Away

Almost every Marvel movie released in theaters these past few screening dates have factual statements of having a sequel. Spiderman will be having a fourth installment, Captain America in 2010 will be Obama (kidding), Thor will be ahead of screening date before his team "The Avengers", and a whole lot more.

Sparing you from the spoilers, coming soon in the big screen is the second installment of our flying tin can hero Iron Man which will still be played by sassy daddy Robert Downey Jr. Although this time, he will be joined by a new Marvel Russian character which will be played by a fellow A-list star.

According to Entertainment Online, Scarlett Johannsson will be playing the Marvel Russian character, Black Widow. Well I couldn't imagine anyone better to play the role anyways... unless Cher changes her mind to play Catwoman on the next Dark Knight sequel... JUST KIDDING!

So who gets beat up this time around? Nope, it's not some giant robot with mood swings. Joining the cast is Marvel Villain Whiplash to be played by an already villainous star, Mickey Rourke

... and I'm more convinced to watch out for this on the big screen.

Iron Man 2 engages its gears to the big screen on May 2010. Familiar stars are rumored to still be present on the attendance sheet: Gwyneth Paltrow as Brad Pitt's ex... I mean, as Pepper Potts, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, and Don Cheadle as Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes.

The Sushi With A Kick

With the right kitchen tools and appropriate ingredients, making your own style of sushi will never be an impossible task. If you don't know what Sushi is, it's like a rice meal rolled into one bite or four (in this case).

Check out this sushi with a kick:

Suckling Pig Sushi, Fu by Hai Shin Lou (Restaurant, PH)

Fu by Hai Shin Lou is a restaurant catering to your Chinese dish cravings like pecking duck, noodles, etc. The establishment is located at Serendra, Fort Bonifacio Global City in the Philippines.

To learn more about what's on their menu, check out this link: http://guides.clickthecity.com/metro/?p=4654

Headshot Fabulous

How fabulous can your headshot be?

Given the chance to have a photo taken like this,

driving traffic to your social networking site would be as simple as one perfect shot...

Now you can judge i-D for its cover ;)