America's Next Top Model Cycle 19: College Edition ~ favourite photos

StarWorld Asia had just finished airing Cycle 19 of America's Next Top Model which is the College Edition (we are a little bit behind). So I think this is the perfect time for me to feature my 10 favourite photos from Cycle 19 (in no particular order). Since this is the first time the girls have a chance to make a comeback into the competition after being eliminated based on fan's votes, so there are a lot of photos to choose from. To make things easier for me (because some of the girls took amazing photos while eliminated), I would only pick photos of the girls who were not eliminated during the photoshoot.

A word of caution though, I think a few photos in this post would be a bit inappropriate for minors. Parents, you've been warned. Now let's begin!

1) Leila - Waterfall warriors

I love Leila. I think she looks amazing in photos and this particular photo is one of her best, in my opinion at least. I don't know much about fashion, but looking at this photo makes me think that she's already a working model. Since I like her so much, you can expect to see more pictures of her in this post.

2) Nastasia - River raft love triangle

I think Nastasia is a beautiful person, but her photos can be a bit inconsistent. The photoshoot that she did with Rob Evans and a Jamaican male model here is definitely one of her best. She looks great, she's in control and she shines eventhough there are two other models in there. Although I'm surprised that she made it into the Top 4, this photo just proves to me that she deserved it.

3) Laura - Steampunk

Laura received high praise from the judges for this photo of her, and I cannot agree more with them. She looks great here, and I didn't even notice that there is an owl on her hand. She's one of the strongest and consistent girl in this cycle when it comes to photoshoot, and judging from this photo alone, you can tell that she's amazing.

4) Brittany - Apocalyptic zombies

Brittany looks like a sweet, cute girl but don't be fooled by her face. She can take strong pictures too, just like this one from episode 4 of cycle 19. I like this zombie picture of her because she doesn't look sweet and 'Disney' like she was always referred to. Although there is nothing wrong of looking sweet, but in this type of setting, I don't think sweet going to do you any good, so I'm glad Brittany pulled it off.

5) Leila - Cheerleaders

Another photo of Leila. As always, I love her because I think she photographed well. I like this photo with her legs positioned like that. It looks awkward and somehow it looks great. Ironically, this is the photo that got her eliminated. I missed this episode so I'm not sure why people aren't really feeling this photo like I did. Personally, I think this is one of the best photo from this episode.

Artemis Fowl Book Two: The Arctic Incident ~ review

Title: Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident

Author: Eoin Colfer
ISBN: ISBN 0-7868-0855-1

As usual, this review will contain spoilers. If you haven't read the book and would not like your story spoiled, please leave this post right away.

The Arctic Incident is the second book in the Artemis Fowl book series, preceded by the hilarious and entertaining first book, Artemis Fowl. In this second book, criminal mastermind Artemis is back with his manservant / bodyguard / friend, Butler, but this time they are not looking to make more fortune. Instead, they are on a mission to save Artemis's father who had been missing for almost 2 years, believed to be dead by many, and had even been declared legally dead by the courts. At the same time, trouble is brewing underground, in the fairy settlement of Haven City, where an uprising will cause major trouble to Captain Holly Short, Commander Julius Root and the centaur genius, Foaly. Furthermore, Artemis will be unexpectedly involved in the mix in the hope to get some help from the fairy folk in saving his father.