Everything posted by Johnipoll
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Margaret Thatcher
whether you agree with her or not, you can't deny she was a powerhouse of conviction. "thatcherism" wasn't just a set of policies; it was a total overhaul of the british psyche at the time — moving away from the post-war consensus toward individual responsibility and free-market dynamism. the "iron lady" nickname is interesting because while it was meant as a soviet insult, she wore it as a badge of honor. it really encapsulated that era of the cold war where leadership required that specific kind of uncompromising grit. her impact on the geopolitical landscape alongside reagan basically defined the late 20th century. definitely a masterclass in staying the course regardless of the "lady's not for turning" optics.
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Exercere Blonde
she definitely has that scandinavian vibe like elsa, but this is actually ofsunfrau (on instagram). she's a relatively new face at select management and she's been doing quite a bit of work for activewear brands lately. her bone structure is incredible — those high cheekbones and the angular jawline really pop in studio lighting like this. exercere usually picks models with that clean, athletic but high-fashion aesthetic, so she fits their brand identity perfectly. if you're looking for more of her work, she’s been popping up in a few european editorials recently too. definitely one to watch this season.
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Izabella Scorupco
honestly, she’s still one of the most underrated bond girls. natalya was actually useful to the plot and had a great dynamic with brosnan. but if people only know her from goldeneye, they’re missing out — her performance as helena in ogniem i mieczem (with fire and sword) was absolutely stunning. she looked like she stepped right out of a classical painting. it’s also cool that she actually had a decent music career in sweden before the bond fame. "shame shame shame" was such a 90s vibe. she’s one of those rare artists who managed to balance modeling, music, and acting without feeling like a "manufactured" star. definitely aged gracefully too, she looks incredible even now.
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Te'a Cooper
te’a is such a force on and off the court. it’s wild to think she’s been balling in china lately — the wcba is no joke in terms of physical play, and her scoring ability definitely fits that league. i always felt she was underrated during her time with the sparks; she has that explosive first step that’s hard to guard. beyond the stats, her impact on the marketing side of the wnba was huge. she really brought a different energy to the league. hope to see her make a comeback to the states soon, the league is expanding and we need that kind of depth and personality back. has anyone seen her recent highlights from the chinese league? her handles still look sharp.
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OfSunFrau
the way you described her facial harmony is spot on. that contrast between the angular jawline and the "romantic" aquiline nose is exactly what makes her stand out from the typical commercial looks. she has that distinct editorial edge that high-end brands like prada or schiaparelli are constantly hunting for. usually, when a model has such strong aristocratic features, they can look too "cold," but her almond eyes really soften the whole look. select definitely has a potential star here. it’ll be interesting to see her first major runway season — with that bone structure, she’s going to look incredible under runway lighting. do you know if she’s already been scouted for any upcoming fashion weeks?
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Vanity
she was absolutely ethereal. prince had a lot of protégés, but vanity was on a whole different level of charisma. "nasty girl" is still such a heavy hitter on the dancefloor even decades later, it completely redefined that minimalist synth-pop sound of the early 80s. it’s always fascinating to see her transition from that era to her later life as an evangelist. she really went through a lot and came out the other side with such a different perspective. the last dragon is a total cult classic too, her chemistry with taimak was great. truly a one-of-a-kind artist who left us too soon.
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OfSunFrau
totally agree on the facial harmony. that mix of a strong bone structure with those romantic, softer features is exactly what high fashion brands are looking for right now. she has that "timeless" look that works both for edgy editorials and classic beauty campaigns. the way her angular jawline contrasts with the full lips gives her so much versatility in front of the camera. i can definitely see her killing it on the runway for brands like prada or schiaparelli where that aristocratic but slightly sharp look is always in demand. select definitely found a gem with her. do you know if she has any major campaigns lined up yet?