Carla-A, I like your statement and I agree... The surprise, in a way or another, is really a key element when it comes to beauty... I think it's a crucial ingredient actually
Regarding Jason Wu appearance, I must tell that I've been so impressed by his f/w 10-11 show, styling and casting wise, how visually thrilling it was (one of the best f/w 10-11 show if you ask me...) that I would actually enjoy seing any of my favorite girl starting here... I have no idea of how good or bad it can be but I'm just in love with that designer/+his team aesthetics right now. Also, I still have in mind that some high level careers started after resort appearances... (Sigrid for exemple...)
Regarding that contest picture, which looks quite unfortunate indeed, it cannot go without being impressed by the transformation and how she does look right now... it really forces admiration actually

Of course the hair, the eyesbrushes, the styling...
but the most striking effect comes from the expression, how contrived she used to look, how relieved she looks now and how it makes the difference...
Facial expression/muscles can really change your girl and an appropriate styling will surely help to breath...
I'm blown away by the achievement there
yes it was me


I love the pics on
#59 and
#62, thank you