Even if the designers look for the waifs, Tyra and Co. knew they had a plus size contestant. I hope this is not going to be the plan for them to let Tocarra go without looking guilty. Tyra should shop around for designers. There are plenty of designers that cater to the whole spectrum of sizes.

i agree w/Vanda. Toccarra should not have been put out there as the "big girl". one designer comes to mind, Bradley Bayou (i believe that's his name). he's dressed Oprah and Queen Latifah for awards shows. surely they could've gotten clothing from him.
so Nigel Barker is straight, i kinda wondered:p he looks better w/o hair.
where's Ms. Jay? i like him, he's such a character plus he is good at what he does...

Bradley Bayou does in his Halston line up to size 20. Chanel does up to 20, so does Bill Blass. I've seen Carolina Herrera, Akris and Oscar de la Renta do size 18s, and there's a guy named Richard Metzger who did stuff for Oprah. RM specializes in sizes 12-22; I heard he was going to be on a reality TV show to find a new hot fashion designer. :confused:

Apparently Yaya and Eva have some beef. I tried to look at some of the clips they don't show on the show, and they have one with Eva and Yaya talking about their differences. It really didn't say much; basically Yaya was telling Eva she didn't too much care for her. The link to the video clips is here.

ST:

I know you know how to find out who designed Eva's white outfit at the end of last night's episode. The backless look is a little played but it was cute from the front.

Tocarra at Superclub Friday
 

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I am so glad to see that the aftermath of the show has Toccarra not back at home. :) I am also glad that for the most part, the Black women on this show are not always full of attitude or degrading to themselves and others.

I just saw last week's ANTM ep last night. This ep was so-so compared to the others. Hopefully tonight will be much better.

smlwonderdst- you really called it when you said Kelle was out this week. I feel really bad for her because in some ways she is right. If she knew what she was doing, in terms of modeling, she would have already been a model. I kinda think the girls need some more coaching? Or maybe they do get coaching only behind the scenes? But Kelle's crying is finally over. Thank goodness!

CrimsonTide4-LMAO at who you want to leave! Especially Tyra's fire orange weave!

In Yaya's case . . . if the judges had no idea she was a dancer, they woulda probably loved her dancer-like poses!! But because she is a dancer, they want her to get out of her element but I think the judges themselves are wrong on this one. She has so much grace and really works it.

MeezDiscreet- I was pi$$ed when Eva made that comment about Yaya needing the facial as well! That was SO out of order. And Eva really does put on an act in front of the judges, trying to be cutesie. FAKE!

For all who mentioned tonight's episode preview where they don't have Toccara's size, I agree. I think that is DEAD wrong and shows poor planning on behalf of ANTM management. Also, the way that designer made the comment "Do you really think I have something on this rack fits you?!" or whatever, wow, really really B!tchy. I have a strong feeling they are going to do something like this to eliminate Yaya too, in terms of her skin :(. But I hope my feeling is wrong. Who knows. Maybe they are just trying to create drama for viewership. . .

Lostnfound117- Thanks for posting those pics! Go Toccara! I am so glad she is out there too! Oh and about Amanda and her blindness, etc. you're right. They are showing signs of really really liking Amanda. I can't deny that her photos turn out immaculate and her blindness so far hasn't gotten in the way. And yeah, 5 years time should be enough for them to get a lot of work out of her.

ladylike- I have seen Yoanna one time! And have never seen Adrian! I saw Yoanna in a commercial for life savers, skittles or something of that sort. I just did a search though and found a few sites with her work
http://www.metrofashion.com/yoannahouse.html
Oh and it looks her "spread" in Jane Magazine was a 1-pager highlighting bargain clothing! http://www.infinitejess.com/redandpi...6280-thumb.JPG
So sad . .
But then Sephora did right by her http://www.sephora.com/browse/tt/ind...hString=Yoanna

My comments on Ann: She has to go. I really hope they eliminate her tonight. Aside from the lack of life in any of her photos, she really is full of herself, as someone mentioned before. If she had issues with Cassie not washing dishes, she should have just told her straight up, instead of acting like an 8 year old and writing in her food. I am not a huge fan of Cassie either, but it's sad that she is letting the b!tchiness of other folks bring her down.

Soror heard on the radio news this morning that this is the last season of ANTM. :( :( :( :( :(

Yeah, I kinda figured it would be. I heard something about Tyra getting a deal for a talkshow next season.

My tribute to Toccara...
 

Toccara, you are gonna get a man like me put back in rehab. I was through with that kinda stuff, and then you just HAD to show your fine self on national TV. Girl, you just don't know, you just don't KNOW *A small stream of drool appears out of the corner of RM's mouth*

Here is a question devoted to Toccara:

Toccara Elaine Jones is SO FINE (HOW FINE IS SHE??!!)

When I first saw her on America's Next Top Model, I was shocked to find out that my _____________ popped out!

*panel deliberates and writes*

OK, we'll start with George

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Well you can call me Pinocchio! Next we'll go on to Nancy.

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/matchg...NancyLane1.jpg

OK, now to Guich Koock (pronouced GEECH):

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/matchg...GuichKoock.jpg

Guich, you literally live up to your name because you truly are a Koock! What about you, Minnie?

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/matchg...nniePearl1.jpg

Louisville Slugger, yes indeedee! Now to Gary:

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/matchg...yBurghoff2.jpg

Strangely fitting, Gary (no pun intended). And finally, Kate:

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/matchg...teJackson1.jpg

Well, she WILL want to make a man pop his top.

Quite a myriad of responses. But what can I say, Toccara? You are one gorgeous lookin' sista and I hope you make ANTM, or at least the top 5. Keep on posin', sista!!

Next week: AIN'T NO WAY IN HEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLL a spider would CRAWL on my face. AIN't NO WAY!!!!!


I felt so badly for Toccarra. She worked it though at her go sees.

I knew once ol boy told Cassie her hips were too big that she was a goner.

Umm the whole shoe shopping thing -- Amanda would have gone ALONE!!! Oh and yall see how she was running. Did she get improved vision? How did they go into a shoe store and everyone try on shoes?

Oh and then the bonding between Eva and Amanda to the point that there was almost a lesbian scene in the truck and the hot tub?

I think both Eva and Ann are lesbians. Just an observation.

That is what TWOP says about Eva.

Oh and I was so glad that Tyra zinged Janice tonight.

^5 on that...someone needs to just shut Janice up...

what is TWOP??:confused:

Do you know the actual link. I couldn't find it? I never thought about them being lesbians until I just read a post.

HC I don't think Ann is all the pretty like the judges rave. Eva, YaYA and Norelle (in her pics) are by far the prettiest to me....

I was more than pissed last nite, being a "woman of distinction" like Tocarra, how those designers, especially that last one, made her feel. It was like she was a leaper just b/c she got some meat on her bonez. I was glad that Tyra got Janice told. Why they gone put that ugly, bowling outfit on my girl like that???!!!

Though I love YaYa's photos, her mighter than thou attitude is starting to irke me...

^^
I missed it last night because of executive board. In the previews, I saw where Tocarra was wearing a pretty yellow velvet drapey gown or blouse. What was the bowling thing?

She had to wear this fugly azz orange bowling shirt as part of her photo shoot. She was highly upset (rightfully so) b/c the designers did not have or make any nice clothing that were in her size.

Thanks for the link. The commentary is hilarious.

You're welcome. I just read last week's commentary and was tickled.

I thought that Tocarra did very well for the way those people were just being rude and evil to her. Model or not, you're not going to talk to me that way.

Janice is just ridiculous...for her to look like America's Next Top Dragqueen, she sure does have a lot of criticism for these girls. She's just mad because they'll be making the loot that she never will again. :rolleyes:

I think that yaya has a good attitude and just isn't about being fake or mean. She's direct, but in a nice way.

The models and their "alter egos."

Eva
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YaYa
http://www.upn.com/shows/top_model3/.../1/ep07_08.jpg
Tocarra
http://www.upn.com/shows/top_model3/.../1/ep07_07.jpg

^^
Blonde Tocarra is startling.

Yeah, I don't know what the judges were talking about. I think all three of those pictures are hot. ;)

Marie

Even Eva's picture above looks lesbianesque.

HAH! you just made up a new word! :)

Kelle's Gallery
 

Ann is lucky. :mad:

Tyra, you could have let Toccarra stay. :( HEFFA
oh and that talk you had with your mom. :rolleyes:

I hate how they told Yaya she tries too hard with her Afrocentricity. I also understand where she was coming from during the panel. Tyra you the one wearing that ticky tacky wigeave.

Eva pulled that picture off big time.


OH BOOOOOOO!!!! They bring Taye Diggs on next week and now they go out of the country!!

Oh and I really believe that Jay Manuel is feeling himself too much and has been on his monthly the last 4 eps.

FIRST OF ALL...I'M PISSED ANN STAYED AND TOCARRA HAD TO LEAVE

ARE THEY KIDDING ME??!!

ok...now that i got that off of my chest...i already know who the next top model is b/c i read a spoiler (and knew it wasn't tocarra). however, i thought tocarra may have been in the top four. ann just ain't it in my opinion. i don't see it at all!!!

i'm really beginning not to be able to stand yaya!! true, i do think the panel was out of order criticizing her about her afro-centricism. yet, she's still egotistical and thinks she's above everyone b/c of her ivy league education, i suppose. i'm not feeling her at all now, though her pictures are always fierce.

PLEASE NO SPOILERS. No mention or innuendo of who won.

Oh and I wanted to smack Norrelle during the red carpet. Just because Yaya ain't all up in your face does not mean she is standoffish. A lot of folks at work probably think the same thing about me, but it simply is I am at work to WORK not to make friends.

I feel u. I'm hurt that they sent my girl home, i really was all 4 her.
I do think that she did lose her spirit and let her personality die out.

I think Ann should have went home because see does not take good pictures.

If Amanda tells anyone else she is going blind I'm going 2 cut out her eyes myself. She is really trying 2 get ahead by telling everyone so they can feel sorry 4 her. She is the one that said she doesn't want people 2 feel sorry for her but if that was the case she needs 2 shut up about it.

I was all 4 Yaya before but she is a little bit 2 full of herself right about now. And how she went off today, she was doing the most.

I'm glad that Evas picture came out good cause that girl was crying like there was no tomarrow. But I really like Eva and I would love to see her win.

***** Question*****
Do you think they are going to let a black women win this year?
Do you think Yaya and Eva even have a chance to win? [/U]

OMG I agree!! Everyone has to know she's blind.... she better hope that being legally blind doesn't cost her the competition.

When the consultant told Amanda all her clothes looked cheap, she was like... but i'm very poor. Please!!! I'm "po" myself (yeah i said po- not poor) but even the poorest person can have some class!

It seems like she's trying to get sympathy by telling everyone her sob story but she just needs to get over it. She's really getting on my nerves.


YaYa was my girl in the beginning but I agree that she's a bit full of herself now, she obviously feels that she is better than all the other girls.

The convo. between Tyra and mom seemed like it was an act. Did u see how her mom was on the bed posing AND in full make-up. I don't feel anything for the sending Cassie home, she didn't want 2 be there. About the whole eating disorder thing, the girl didn't want help so there is nothing more she could have done unless she held her down and force feed her.

I saw it as something that both Yaya and Toccarra could do to see how the photographer's felt about their photos.

I am sorry but if I willingly let a spider crawl on me, do not expect my photo to be good.

:o Last night I logged on to chat with Toccarra.:o But she wasn't there.:( I just wanted to tell her I am really proud of her and there are thousands of Black girls and women who saw a part of themselves in her this season. That was my first time ever logging on to chat with the model voted off.:o

Now while I agree YaYa's attitude was a little ummm..."smelly", I just did not appreciate how within that pile of hats was a so-called "kente" hat. It looked cheap and I'm sure it was placed there deliberately and that tacky-Jennifer Beals-Flashdance-knockoff stylist just "knew" Yaya was going to pick it. I wanted to slap the ************************************* out of her. :o YaYa should have kept her cool a little bit but when you have ignorant A- people baiting you it can be a difficult thing to do.

HOW could they have sent Tocarra home??!?? She looks gorgeous in photos and she looks gorgeous in front of television cameras. Ann looks like old dirty dishwater. :confused: :mad:

sniffle, We'll miss you T. :(
http://www.upn.com/shows/top_model3/...ccara/ep08.jpg

Did anyone see the previews for next week? It seems like the other girls get on Yaya for being overconfident. I have seen such a huge change in her personality in recent episodes.

If Norelle could learn to walk and act A LOT more mature, she could be good model material. But for now, she is a complete IDIOT. How dumb do you have to be to name names?! Hadn't she just spoken to consultants about this?

I am so upset T is gone too :mad:. Of all the girls, she was the only one who said she enjoyed working with the tarantula! Talk about winning personality and flexibility! I think her eyes look really pretty right there too! Didn't Tyra call Toccara one of her faves during the convo with her mom? I definitely thought ANTM folks staged that whole convo too. It just did not flow with the rest of the show either. :rolleyes:

Now if Ann could just be in the bottom 2 next week and get outta there!!! I think she is sort of conceited and thinks she has the look so she doesn't try to hard. I think her makeup is what kept her in last week. I don't know if it was so much about her ability.

Eva's pic looked amazing. Go ahead girl.

And Amanda. Yes her comments about her blindness are driving me nuts!!!! It's like she has to mention it at every opportunity!

Toccarra's Chat Transcript
 

Question: T, I'm so upset that you're not on the show. It seemed the judges were hard on you. How did you feel when Tyra didn't call your name?

Answer: I'm upset too, that I'm not he show. What a huge mistake. I was very shocked that Tyra didn't call my name and speechless I really thought she was going to call my name when she said there's someone here who wants it more, and I really wanted it more.

Q: I was in total shock when you got eliminated were you shocked or did you have a feeling that you might be getting eliminated

A: Yes, I knew my time was coming soon because the panel had already told us that there were favors and Nole last week said that America wasn't ready for a plus sized top model, so I know they were trying to get rid of me.

Q: how does it feel to be the first plus sized person on the show

A: It's a great feeling and I'm glad I had the opportunity to represent fuller figured women and they chose the right one and I think this gives other full figured women a chance to break into the modeling world and be more comfortable with themselves.

Q: Tocarra was it hard getting complaints about being a plus size model

A: It got old after a while. I knew I was the only plus size model on the show and I want to be the first black plus size super model in the world, and it's going to be hard, but that's what i'm here for -- to break down barriers and change the way that people look at plus size models.

Q: Toccara, I feel Janice was a bit wishy washy with you, in the beginning she really seemed to like you and thought "you had what it takes" but towards the end her opinion changed. what do you think about htis?

A: I think janice is just doing her job and I think that is just a character and honestly, i just let that roll off my back. janice is more like the "simon" of amerca's top model.

Q: tocarra, it seems that you had a special bond with Tyra and she was constantly trying to lift you up and give you tips. in the end did you find this to add more pressure?

A: Tyra was great and i'm so happy that she was in my corner and it makes me feel special to know that she was supportive of me, and no I don't think there was more pressure.

Q: I don't li ke janice dickerson, what did you think of her saying all of those negative comments last week and then this week she was being fake?

A: That's the industry for you. It's a fickle world. one week that're not going to like you, the next week they're going to give you love and you just have to take it with a grain of salt.

Q: How do you find the strength to be a vivacious as you are when the industry essentially caters to thin girls?

A: I think that is the best and this is what i want to do. I was born with it and I have to give thanks to God. I'm blessed. You have to be strong in this industry. You have to think that you're the best thing since sliced bread so no one can tear you down.

Q: Toccara was it fun being there with Tyra?

A: Absolutely. It was great. I think Tyra handled herself very well. She was the producer, the host and the mentor and I think she wore every hat well, she did her job well and I admire her for that.

Q: Did you get along with Ann and Eva?

A: I liked Ann and Eva when they were separate. Each was cool when they were by themselves, and then you put them together and there's this weird chemistry, but they are great i ndividuals.

Q: What are your thoughts about Amanda being visually impaired and being on the show trying to be a top model?

A: I am so tired of talking about Amanda. Each week she's always saying "i'm legally blind" and i'm tired of giving her air time. I don't want to talk about her.

Q: What do you think of YaYa winning 3 contests in a row?

A: I think that's absolutely fantastic, i'm so happy for Yaya. I think that was great, especially beacuse she picked me for one of them.

Q: What were your opinions of Mr. and Mrs. Jay?

A: I am absolutely crazy over Mrs. Jay. That is my girl! Mrs. Jay made me feel really quite comfortable and I felt really great when Mrs Jay was around, and no comment for Mr. Jay.

Q: Hey T, what did you really think when the judges said "the world is not ready for a plus size model"?

A: America's Next Top Model is not ready for a plus size top model, but America's ready, and it's way overdone, and they're going to eat their words.

Q: Toccara, I am plus size how did you deal with the harsh critisem and being the only plus size. You were the best.

IA: t was easy for me to deal with it because i'm comfortable with myself and I know who I am and what I want to do and where I want to go, and so I chose not to let them predict who or what I was going to be.

Q: Toccara, I have to agree with the judges last night when they said you seemed to run out of steam...did you or were you just having a bad day?

A: I don't think that I ran out of steam. I think that's just their personal opinion, and I think that it's a shame that they think I have come in there and be like "Hi. Hello, like you totally freak me out" to show personality.

Q: If you had the chance to do it all over again, would you?

A: Of course I would and I wouldn't change a single thing. I'd do it in a heartbeat.

Q: Who did you think did the best "model walk"?

A: Toccara! Did you see her on the Heatherette Fashison show? She was awesome!

Q: What do you think of YaYa?

A: I love Yaya. I think Yaya is great. A beautiful girl. A lot of self confidence, very regal, great personality. I think Yaya and I will be friends forever.

Q: What is your greatest challenge in life tocarra?

A: Finishing my degree. since I was on the show and now that it's over, and i'm sure i'll be getting a lot of offers, I think it's going to be a challenge for me to finish my education.

Q: Toccara, I am so upset that you got cut last night. I really wanted you to win this and be the one of the few african american plus size models. Are you still going to pursue your dream of modeling. I want to see your picture in some magazines girls!

A: Of course i'm going to continue pursuing my dreams of being the world's first black plus size supermodel. this show is just a stepping stone and you're going to see me everywhere. i'm going to grace the cover of all your favorite magazines and be the first black plus size model.

Q: toccara, who is the most down to earth girl in the house?

A: I'd have to say yaya and kelle and eva. they were all down to earth, i think.

Q: do you have excersizing tips? how often do you got to the gym?

A: I am on a smaller scale of plus size. I"m a 12-14, so I can't afford to lose my dress size because I would no longer be in the plus size category, so when it comes to exercising, I just have to stay toned up. I try to go to the gym at least 3 times a week and try to keep myself toned.

Q: Toccara, where did you get your amazing sense of humor?

A: LIfe. you can't take everything seriously. if you walk around with a chip on your shoulder, you're never going to succeed, so you have to be able to laugh sometimes

Q: Toccara, I was so angry when they put you in that orange gas attendant shirt for the dual photo shoot, what was going thru your mind? I mean these people are fashion designers, they couldn't have done something to it?

A: I was totally surpirsed that she put me in that big orange shirt especially because everyone else had slacks, and dresses then she put me in this oversize orange shirt and some khakis and I was totally confused. I think that was her job to style me and I think she could have tried a little bit harder.

Q: Tocarra, how did you feel about being voted covergirl of the week 4 tiems in a row by viewers?

A: That is so awesome. That keeps me going. that keeps my fire burning. that just lets me know that america loves me and that's the best feeling in the world because the viewers are th ones that are going to buy the magazine and purchase whatever product that i'm endorsing, and so it's an indescrible feeling. and thank everyone who voted.

Q: Did you like the platinum hair that they gave you in the mustang photo shoot?

A: Absolutely! I loved it. I was F-a-b-o!

Q: Hey Tocarra! Do you still have your "extended" wig attached to your nature hair?

A: Yes I do.

Q: Who are your celebrity crushes?

A: I think i'll get in trouble if I tell you that.

Q: Who inspires you Tocarra? Who are your role models?

A: I'm totally inspired by Queen Latifah, Monique, Star Jones. They are a great inspiration for me. My role models are Jamaica who is a lady that i met when I was 9 years old, and who has been supportive, and a plus sized model named Sharon Quinn who is marvelous.

Q: What do you think about Eva's attitude when she had to pose with the spider?

A: I don't think Eva had an attitude when she had to post with the spider. I think it was just a fear and I think she was great because she overcame her fear.

Q: What are three most important skills you feel you have learned from being on the show..from make up tips to dressing your role

A: I learned to beat my face. I also learned to be more aware of myself. Of every part of my body from head to toe and to be aware of my prouduct or whatever it is that i'm selling.

Q: I would not even consider you to be plus sized model..can you please tell me what are weight requirements to be plus size model? I truly am interested in breaking into modeling but not sure if I fit the mold of plus size? Please help

A: There is not a weight requirement for plus size modeling. It's strictly on your size and your measurements. the plus size modeling starts at a size 12 and goes to a 16-18, I believe. a lost of people don't consider me to be a plus size model because i'm the average size of an american woman, but in the modeling world, i am plus size becuare you're goingg ffrom a size 2-4 to a size 12-14 and that's a major leap.

Q: The situation with last weeks photoshoot I too felt how you were feeling. I mean why were you given such a boring ensemble? However would you have played out your emotions differently if given a chance now to?

A: I think my photo shoot last week was absolutely gorgeous and I wouldn't change a thing about it. Yes, I was a little sad about the choice of clothes that they picked for me, but by the same token, I decided that if I had to wear an orange shirt and some khakis then I was going to wear it well and what you don't see is that I bounced back and I think my photo turned out great and I wouldn't change it.

Q: Is there room in this world for a plus size couture?

A: Of course there is and that's why i'm here to prove that plus size women can do couture.

Q: What was the toughest part of the competition while you were on the show?

A: Running up the stairs. I just knew that I could not come in last. I had to beat somebody, so i'm really proud of myself and my pictures turned out great.

Q: T, that dress you wore for the runway did Eva put that string in the dress or did it come that way? It seemed like she doctored it up for you.

A: Eva's not that nice. The string came with the dress and we were just making it even on both sides.

Q: Why don't the fancy expensive designers make clothing in larger sizes? It seems like there is such a great market out there.

A: I know, right? It's a 65$ billion industry -- plus size fashion is, and it's a shame that they keep ignoring that and hopefully, i'll be able to make a change or some type of impression in the european designer's way of thinking.


Q: What was your favorite photo shoot? Why?

A: The mustang photo shoot. That's my favorite picture out of them all. i love it. i think the photo of me in the orange shirt, i feel as if i resemble my mother, and the glamor girl is so my alter ego and that is so me. it was so fabulous. it may be hard to believe, but I actually had a great day that day.

Q: What's your biggest disappointment doing each challenge, each photoshoot? Because it seemed like there was always a set back for you based on your size.

A: I try not to let my size become an issue. It was an issue, but I didn't want to harp on it, to complain because this is such a great opportunity. i just felt that i'm a model and whatever you give me i'm going to wear and wear well. so tried not to let them bring me down.

Q: how was it to be in an actual photo shoot?

A: It was da bomb! I have done previous photo shoots, but never anything like this and I know that i want to be a plus size super model and I was always a little apprehensive about if I could actually do the big girl stuff and because of this show, I know I can. Like jumping on the trampoline, the spider, so It just gave me confirmation that i can do this. Everybody has their moment. It's 24/7, and so everyone is not always going to have their camera face on. It's reality. and that's just people personality, that's just life.

Q: I am a plus size black female with the same boobs and you have and I was crushed to see you leave last night. but keep your head up and alwaays love you. remember skinny went out with muscle shirts.

A: Thank you. i really appreciate your support make sure you keep those puppies supported. that's a must. you're right about those skinny girls, too.

Q: do you have any advice for those of us full figured women who'd like to model.

A: don't let anyone tell you what you can or cannot do. curves are beautiful, embrace them, and follow your dreams and don't take "no" for an answer.

Q: I think you are fabulous! and your exit speech was inspiring and graceful, you should be proud. what is next for your since the show?

A: Thank you very much. You know what's next. i'm going to be the first black plus size super model in the world, of course. this definitely won't be the last time that you'll see me.

I would like to thank everybody for chatting with me today. it's been a pleasure. Keep your head up because dreams do come true.