Season 4
America’s Next Natural Model season 4 – ANNM 20112
Nefertiti for Iman
Using IMAN Cosmetics, we had to draw inspiration from a photo of Iman and create a unique makeup look.
Chassity Maroon Woman Salute
I Am Woman! African American History Month coupled with this challenge provides us with the privilege of paying homage to some of our ancestors. The Maroon people are a triumphant and powerful people that have persevered, and still they rejoice and celebrate life. I can relate to their verve and appreciation of the gift of […]
Strong & Proud: The Maroon Women of Suriname
When approaching this challenge I really thought about what it would be like to live in Suriname as a Maroon woman. To be completely honest I hadn’t previously been aware of Suriname and needed to do some research to learn about the Maroons there. After my research I was so moved by their struggle and […]
ReShonda – The Maroon Women of Suriname
One thing I have enjoyed the most about being a finalist in “The Next Natural Model” is being able to experience different things. This challenge was very interesting because I had the opportunity to learn about a community of people that were brave and courageous and reminded me of our American Harriet Tubman. The Maroons […]
Dawn on Challenge 8
My favorite this week is Kala. Girl, you rocked it! You are so beautiful and I loved the poses. The black and white photo was so fierce and very professional. For elimination, I chose Desyray. I wanted to more variety in poses. You presented all headshots, which I’m sure was to highlight the jewelry, however […]
Chassity on You Better Work!!!
You Bettah Work! Modeling is an industry where black women have always been on the back burner. We are slowly but surely making our presence known to the industry. Models like Beverly Johnson, Alec Wek and Iman have been able to show the world our wide array of beautiful features. The fact is that because […]
Kala G. – High Fashion Fierceness with Norla Beads
This challenge was the most fun, but it was also the most challenging! When I saw the BEAUTIFUL beaded purse and belt I received from Norla Beads to model with I got very excited. I immediately saw myself in a high fashion magazine. I envisioned the purses being highlighted with fabulous photography, styling and makeup. I […]
Challenge 7 – So Dignified!
I approached this challenge feeling oh so dignified!! My hat, to me, is so classy and and very stylish. I matched my hat to this location because the old bridge put me in the mind of an old Victorian structure. I felt that it along with the hat went hand in hand. I chose to […]
ReShonda I am a Top Model
I AM Top Model For this Challenge, I had to come at it with the mindset that I was already a Top Model! I was given a job to model both a beautiful beaded necklace and a fresh flower hat. As the model, the first thing I ask myself was “How could I show these […]
Chassity Cheeta Chic
Cheetah Chic With this look I was going for chic with an edge…… I began by priming my face with moisturizer. I then put on the Iman Luxury Radiance Foundation and the trace of gold shimmer throughout gave my skin the glow it needs for this time of the year. Then commenced to making the […]
A Timeless Chic Iman Cosmetics Look
Iman is timeless, so it wasn’t difficult to draw my inspiration from her. I approached the challenge by channelling the aura Iman exudes in the photo. Starting on well moisturized skin, I applied the Luxury Radiance Liquid Makeup in Earth 1. I knew the gold shimmer in the foundation would complement the sun rays on […]
Jalita’s St.Tropez look by Iman
When I saw Iman’s headshot, I noticed that it was very calm, but striking at the same time. Although her lips were slightly extended to create a smile, she smiled intensely with her eyes. This allured me to look at her elegant eye shadow and the glow of her structured face that Iman’s cosmetics created. […]
Carlie – Iman Cosmetics Cheetah Look
I approached this challenge with some trepidation since Iman is a world-renowned beauty and I’m just an average woman. So I know my photos could not compare to hers. But I faced up to the challenge and decided to just go for it. The look I wanted to accomplish was one of easy beauty with subtle […]