Finale - Season 7

[Tom Cruise]

FINALE - Death

For this shoot you were asked to give us a three shots, one of you reacting to the news that your beloved husband has kicked the bucket... moved onto the after life... whatever you want to call it. The other two needed to depict you at a funeral. Runway walk style to the casket, that we can't see but imagine it's there, and then one with you pausing (runway pose) to view the casket at the funeral. Let's see how you two did shall we?

[Tom Cruise]

LILY

DESPAIR

After the loss of her husband, Lily didn't leave her house for days. Her best friend Gemma went over to check up on her, only to see what a wreck she had become.

Cruise: Oh my Lily, this is complete devastation. The fact that you have a friend with you just kind of finishes things off for me, since we had a shoot about relying on our friends, its nice to see you come back to that aspect. I think this is great. The acting is fabulous and I find this very believable.

Isabeli:[/color][/size] Lily, I like this photo. You look completely heartbroken and devastated. The fact that you are trying to be comforted by your friend adds to the effect of the total despair you are feeling. Nice job.

Claudia: Lily, I like this a lot. You really do look devastated. I like that you are in black, it adds to the mourning affect.

Doutzen:Lily your hair is a mess, your hand is on your forehead, your eyes are pained and your friend is scared and grasping your hand. This is a truly amazing shot for this challenge. I love it.

FUNERAL WALK

Cruise: Eeek! Lily, this is not proper funeral attire. I one strap dress with the silver sparkle and then those boots. Oh my! I would have liked to see you toned down a bit and more solemn. With that said your lack of make up and expression is very solemn and I think that aspect looks great for what I wanted.

Isabeli:[/color][/size] Lily, while you are in black, that silver in the dress definitely adds a less of a devasting tone. The fact that it is also showing a little too much skin doesn't really give it a sophisticated look, as an outfit should have at a funeral. I have to say the shoes definitely don't go with the look either. As for the good, you do look like you are at a funeral.. your face is somber, and you look as if you are feeling sad.

Claudia: You dont look sad, as much as empty..which I guess works. I dont really see the dress as funeral attire though.

Doutzen: You look empty to me and I am with Claudia, just because this is black doesnt mean its funeral attire. I think this is a bit too revealing and sexy to be a funeral dress. I mean your not trying to pick someone up or anything

FUNERAL POSE

Not to revealing, yet appropriate enough for such a young widow.

Cruise: I'm not convinced that this is a runway pose either. The position of your knee and arms looks like they are in movement. This looks like a close up runway walk. Everything else is perfect though, aside from the outfit ... the expression is still spot on.


Isabeli:[/color][/size] This photo looks as if your feet are in motion, as though it were cut off from a little below the knee down. I'm not certain that it looks like a runway pose, but again, your face is somber, and it has that look as if you are grieving.

Claudia: I think it looks like you are in motion as well. I agree you do look somber..so thats good for you.

Doutzen: Aside from the dress, which I already mentioned, I think the expression is good. You without a doubt in my mind are in motion though just because how how your hands are positioned and your body stance is, but I do like that your grieving is obvious.

[Tom Cruise]

JULIA

Finale- Death

After having received the news that I'd lost my husband, I take a walk outside our home, on a cold and gloomy winter's day. Not wanting to be consoled or approached, I raise the collar of my jacket and let the wind sweep me up as I give into my emotions.

Cruise: I can see the despair in this shot Julia. The black and white I think adds to the doom and gloom of receiving such news. You actually look in your expression that the sorrow is overwhelming you. So good job on that. I know it's black and white and with black and white comes an artistic approach, which I like. However is it me or is it a bit off quality? It could just be me...

Isabeli:[/color][/size] Julia, this is definitely a photo that shows emotion. You look overtaken by grief and I can definitely understand your wanting to take a walk alone and remember the times you've shared. I agree, too, that a black and white photo can portray a mood, and it does portray yours very well. Good job!

Claudia: Julia, I love this. You look completely devastated and I really think the black and white adds to it. Great job.

Doutzen: I truly love artistic shots and this is beautifully artistic. I love how your holding up the jacket to hide your face from the world because you dont want to be a part of it and also because you cant stand to show your pain. I am just loving the b/w feel for this as well it adds to mourning and loss effect. Great Job!

Finale- Runway Walk

Attending my husband's funeral is a very difficult thing to do, especially now that I am left alone, so as I walk to his casket, my tear-stained face shrouded by my sunglasses, and my hair pulled back while holding my purse, I try to walk and keep as much poise and strength as I can muster.

Cruise: I love the sunglasses. Did I give that away in my example shots? I do love the sunglasses it adds to the effect of being a sad widow who has horrible blood shot eyes that must be hidden away. I don't know if I like the over all outfit though. I think the grey would work but it seems almost too dressed down for the event. I think it's the fringe. But I love the glasses an gloves. You look like you are walking in a very somber tone as well so good job on down playing your walk to match the occasion.

Isabeli:[/color][/size] I like this photo, Julia. I think it looks very somber. I definitely see the glasses as hiding red, teary, eyes, so they are an excellent effect. I like the gloves too, very sophisticated. As for the dress, I think that it's good for a funeral. I like the belt as an accessory, and I think that it's very apropos for a sad affair that you have to meet and greet everyone for. I like the material too. I also like the way your hands look and your walk also looks as though you are sadly approaching your husband.

Claudia:Julia, I love this! This is totally funeral attire and the sunglasses are perfect. You totally nailed this challenge. Great job.

Doutzen: Now this is a funeral outfit, your looking classy and very sad indeed. I love the glasses and gloves and the black stockings. Its like your trying to hide yourself again like in your first photo. Trying to cover yourself up in black to really depict your inner pain.. Beautiful Job!

Finale- Runway Pose

Having reached the end of my walk, I stand and look at the man I love, taking a moment to reflect on our life, while still pained and broken up about his death.

Cruise: I'm not over all convinced that this is a true runway pose. It looks like a close up of a runway walk. I think it's because of the position of your arms. The lip curling makes me think you are about to cry and trying to contain yourself. I give you an A+ on acting ability!

Isabeli:[/size][/color] Julia, this is also a nice photo. I think that often it is difficult to tell if a photo is a true runway pose, unless the whole body is shown. That being said, your face looks as though you are now closer to approaching your husband and I like the way your head almost gives the feeling of looking down as though you were looking at him. Nice job!


Claudia:Your arms look like they could be swinging, but your face is perfect..those glasses really add to your mourning. Good job.

Doutzen: Your lip is up, your face is drawn, your head is slightly tilted, this is beautiful and somber and I love it..

[Doutzen Kroes]

Results up tomorrow!

Good Luck Lily and Julia