Challenge... Smells Like Model Spirit

Like the title says, this week's "Challenge" is all about the senses - the scent sense in particular! A model isn't truly established until, along with many other projects, she's got that perfume campaign under her belt. Our fabulous final four sure are smelly, but we love it.

Last weeks Challenge winner: Natasha Poly :)

Eliminated from the last post: Abbey Lee Kershaw :( - yes, I know her picture last week was a fragrance campaign...

Here are our fragrant final four:

Natasha Poly - Even a Golden Goddesses Needs a Signature Scent

Bette Franke - I'll Bette Two for the Price of One

Maryna Linchuk - When a Scent is Lighter Than Air...

Vlada Roslyakova - I Wonder What an Angel Smells Like (Vlada Knows)

**We're nearing the end and your vote is more important than ever!** 

Who will be eliminated? Who will move on to the next round? Who knows! 

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!

Challenge... Up!

Sadly no, this post is not going to be about a man and his balloon house, but instead, there will be (drumroll please) jumping/leaping/prancing models! Surely you can get your fill of this by simply flipping through any issue of American Vogue from the past 40+ years, but we felt this lighthearted pose needed to be commemorated in this segment of "Challenge".

Last weeks Challenge winner: Bette Franke :)

Eliminated from the last post: Erin Heatherton :(

And here are our frolicking final five fashionistas:

Vlada Roslyakova - Scared Straight Up

Natasha Poly - Haughty High Kick

Bette Franke - Walking in Mid Air

Maryna Linchuk - Stepping to New Heights

Abbey Lee Kershaw - The Flying, Floating, Flora

Who will be eliminated? Who will move on to the next round? Who knows! DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!

Challenge... The Sisterhood

Model friendships - what a sight! One after another, giving each other hugs, greetings, exchanging stories of fashion weeks past - gotta love 'em. The models in our "Challenge" are also friends, so why not have a challenge to see which are the very best of friends?

Last weeks Challenge winner: Natasha Poly :)

Eliminated from the last post: Chanel Iman :(

Just in case it was unclear, the models whose names are bolded are the contestants.

Abbey Lee and Aline Weber - The models that smoke together, stick together...?

Maryna Linchuk and Natasha Poly - Pals who party all night long!

Bette Franke and Irina Lazareanu - Smiles, sparkles, and sequins: supermodel style!

Vlada Roslyakova and Sasha Pivovarova - They're so "ova" fashion week, cause they just wanna hang out.

Erin Heatherton and Olga Sherer - Flawless faces = flawless friendship

Who will be eliminated? Who will move on to the next round? Who knows! DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!

Challenge... Achy Breaky Heart

I'm pretty sure that none of you followers are major Billy Ray Cyrus fans (I'm definitely not!),so have no fear, because this weeks Challenge is not about the one-hit wonder, but simply takes the title from the song. I doubt Natasha Poly relaxes backstage listening to the country crooner and his daughter sing duets. No relation to the horrible song, let's get that straight.

Last weeks Challenge winner: Vlada Roslyakova :)

Eliminated from the last post: Hye Park :(

Vlada Roslyakova - Shadowed in Sorrow

Erin Heatherton - Grief Stricken 

Chanel Iman - Iced Over Heart

Natasha Poly - These Aren't Tears of Joy

Abbey Lee Kershaw - Nauseous Longing

Maryna Linchuk - Praying for a Miracle

Bette Franke - There Won't be Trumpets

Who will be eliminated? Who will move on to the next round? Who knows! DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!

Challenge...Who's That B**ch?

We all know 'em, well all hate 'em - b**ches. We talk behind their back, envy their undeserved luck, scowl at their diva attitude, and, usually, stay out of their way. So step back - they have arrived! Don't forget to vote on who you think is the baddest b**ch and who you think is just a shameless poseur.

Last Weeks Challenge Winner: Bette Franke :)

Eliminated from the last post: Kim Noorda :(

Abbey Lee Kershaw - Decked out in (Un-)deserved Diamonds 

Maryna Linchuk - Choking the Competition 

Vlada Roslyakova - A Diva is a Female Version of a Hustla

Hye Park - Boss of the Boys

Bette Franke - Strutting Street Fighter 

Natasha Poly - Keep 3 Feet Away from the Diva, Please!

Chanel Iman - Body of Bags (We'd Rather a Body Bag)

Erin Heatherton - No Dirty Fingernails

Who will be eliminated? Who will move on to the next round? Who knows! DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!

Challenge...Top Model Makeovers

Todays Challenge: Makeovers!

Every cycle has the famous makeover episode, and Mostly Model's Next Top Model is no exception. Just don't expect our girls to keep up their looks - this is a one post makeover only! Don't forget to comment on who you think should stay and who's just a hair away from elimination.

Last Weeks Challenge Winner: Erin Heatherton :)

Eliminated from the last post: Diana Moldovan :(

Bette Franke - Bushy Brunette

Vlada Roslyakova - Strawberry Strands

Maryna Linchuk - How High Can You Go?

Kim Noorda - Blunt and Boyish

Chanel Iman - Spunky, Punky, and Explosive

Abbey Lee Kershaw - Bored Bouffant

Natasha Poly - A Stroke of Genius

Erin Heatherton - Bleach Blonde Bangs

Hye Park - Louise Brooks 2.0

Who will be eliminated? Who will move on to the next round? Who knows! DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!

Challenge... Light up my Life

Chanel Iman - Into the Brights

Natasha Poly - Glistening Goddess 

Vlada Roslyakova - Old-School Glow

Kim Noorda - Shine On

Bette Franke - Sleeping in Sunshine

Diana Moldovan - Face Forward

Hye Park - Shadow Play

Erin Heatherton - Glowing Curls

Maryna Linchuk - Tilting Towards

Abbey Lee Kershaw - Lines of Light

MostlyModel's Next Top Model Cycle 4 commences today! With a staggering 10 models and more twists and turns than ever, this will not be a dull race. These challenges benefit greatly from your votes, so please comment on who you'd like to stick around, and who you think should pack their bags and head home. 

Todays challenge: Light up my Life - a model that shies away from the light has no hope of being a supermodel!

Who will be eliminated? Who will move on to the next round? Who knows! DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!

Behind the Scenes

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Valentino? You would think a civilized, proper backstage crowd. You might be surprised to see that it's just as unruly and free-flowing as any other show! Here are some such moments caught on camera backstage at the Fall 2008 Couture and Ready-To-Wear shows.