Oct
28
Michelle sticks to a safe neutral color-palette, which already whets our appetite for something much more extravagant. Having already set the tone for this photo shoot, we can’t say that we love it, but since we’re partial to anything ‘Michelle McCool,’ we can appreciate it. In a nutshell, this shoot is nothing to write home about – or hardly a review (just kidding!).
As far as fashion is concerned, Michelle’s taste level is definitely above par. She knows what works with her body, her skin-tone, and in most cases, what translates well with her fans. Her cinched top provides both great textures and lines, keeping it young, fun, and ‘frilly’ with an added knot tie by the waist side. Har, har. A little turn of the shoulder, and “POP,” we’re treated with an interesting back piece that is just subtle enough for us to still appreciate her stunning shoulders, and heck, those guns!
No stranger to leggings, Michelle brings sexy back with the torn and tethered look, which is either hit or miss, depending on your personal style. I definitely like the destroyed look. With leggings, you can have them in every which-way of style, from denim, to print, to sequins; the list goes on and on. A good choice for Michelle.
Now, if I had to go out on a limb here, I’d say that Michelle is wearing a suede-zipper ankle boot, which is just simply divine. Suede doesn’t always translate well on camera, but either way, be it suede or leather, Michelle knows how to shop for shoes, and this is a testament to that statement. Adding just the right ‘kick’ to the wardrobe, the boots add to the extra ‘umph’ factor.
Hair, make up and accessories were kept light, and in this case, I believe it’s a bit of a downfall for the photo shoot. Michelle’s hair looks lovely in curls, but in this shoot (and even on television, as of late); Michelle’s hair is looking rather flat on top, which reads heavy and uneven on the bottom. Tease it, bump it, blow it out, or something… we’d like to see Michelle work it out somehow. Not our most favorite look. A rope necklace (or in this case, a chain) keeps things interesting, and even serves as a prop in this photo shoot. Had we really hated it, we’d ask if we could borrow it and hang ourselves from the arena rafters. Oh, we kid! Hoop earrings, signature ‘Faith’ belt, a pewter ring, and the gift bracelet from Torrie, the rest is easy sailing from here on out.
Oh, no! As pointed out in most fan forums across the ‘Net, Michelle has once again fallen victim of the ‘blank stare.’ In most of her shots, she’s either got a very bland and/or dull expression, and often at times, looks lost in a daze. There’s a big difference between looking sexy and just looking plain bored. There really is no in-between, and unfortunately, for Michelle, it’s the later. Poses. Oh, the poses. Michelle’s served up better, and as noted earlier, there really isn’t much to point out. It’s all been done before. All in all, there are only so many options in the studio when it comes to taking pictures, and heck, at least she tried. We don’t hate it, but we don’t love it either.
Final Grade: C+ “Name: Michelle McCool – Alias: Michelle McBland”