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[Hairymango]

Average. Wake me when she's cut. zzzzzzz

[Meedis]

Hey...I like me some Mercedes. Mind you...I don't remember much of her personality so I reserve the right to change my mind but she really looked exotic in her body paint picture. Rowwwr.

[T licious]

Am I the only one who thought she looked like a man in drag in her pic? I really don't see her doing couture work. She looks more like a video girl. She could be one of those ethnicity models (thats the name of a company. Most of there models do music videos, and some urban wear fashion shows)

[violet4120]

Is she adopted, because I swear I thought I saw a pic of her with her parents....and her dad was Asian. Was I zoning out, or did someone else catch that too?

At any rate, Mercedes is one of the prettier ones.

[mickif]

I think she's hideous. Seriously. I just wanted to put that out there.

[Screamie]

The first time I saw her I honestly thought she was Yvette from Popstars/Eden's Crush. I personally don't see what Janice sees in her.

[Smurfy]

I'm not that impressed with her, personally. I was confused when Tyra said her look was too "commercial" Huh?

ETA: actually, her Garden of Eden photo was very pretty, but I don't see her as a top-contender at this point.

Edited by Smurfy, Jan 14, 2004 @ 4:05 AM.

[nea1982]

She is bi-racial. Her father is Filipino, and her mother is white.

Tyra said that she is too commercial because she is like Kesse from last season. They are pretty girls but are not right for high fashion. They would be better in music videos, tv commercials, etc.

[buzzbar]

I dunno, I think she is one of the prettiest girls there! However, I agree when Tyra said that she is too "commercial" to be "high-end." I was wondering about the bi-racial thing too, but saw the comment on the filapino father, so that's all cleared up, thanks. I don't think she is going to win, but I think she'll make top 6. She's easily one of my favorites.

[djb]

Terrifying. TERRIFYING.

[pistachio]

Well, I was one of the ones who said she looks good, but I meant only her shot from last nights episode. There was something very engaging about it, even tho she's nothing special on the street. It's pretty much how I feel about Shandi, she can look awkward unless photographed well.

That said, Shandi's hair could be used to cover her ears, while there's nothing to be done for Mercedes nose on the runway.

[Mist]

The first time I saw her I honestly thought she was Yvette from Popstars/Eden's Crush.

Oh, thank goodness someone else thought this.

[Diane Chambers]

She reminds me of Jisela from Road Rules. Ergo, I dislike her.

[pistachio]

Surprisingly, her's was one of my favorite photos, up there with Heather. And neither are two of the more attractive girls imo. Their pictures are just so... striking. Just goes to show, there really is more to it than looks I guess.

[buzzbar]

I agree with you pistachio!! I don't think she is the most beautiful of the girls, but her shot is awesome. She has this commanding presence in it that I'm really digging. I do think she is a pretty girl, but the photo made her look AMAZING!

[bibliosylph]

Mercedes' multi-culti look is still very in, especially as a larger-than-ever group of ethnically mixed people are coming of age right now. she's very "one world" looking, which photographers love, because they get to play with both "ancient," and "futuristic" lights, colors and sets.

[dimplez]

...while there's nothing to be done for Mercedes nose on the runway.

Well, there's always rhinoplasty, which our good friend Tyra knows a lil sumthin sumthin about::wink wink:: I hope she doesn't go that route,though cause I think her nose adds character to her face.

Edited by dimplez, Jan 17, 2004 @ 6:26 PM.

[Meedis]

Merecedes really worked the shoes, outfit and makeup that she selected. I see her making it at least to the half-way point.

[pistachio]

I agree that she worked it this week, trying to coordinate the outfit. And while her pic wasn't the best (didn't even show the bandana she incorporated) it wasn't bad. I didn't think I would like her but she continues to impress.

[desibee]

I can't explain it, but her personality really grew on me last night. She's very pretty, something I didn't notice last week. I like her personality as well. I don't know what it is, nor can I explain it, but she seems very cool.

[desibee]

I can't explain it, but her personality really grew on me last night. She's very pretty, something I didn't notice last week. I like her personality as well. I don't know what it is, nor can I explain it, but she seems very cool, confident, sassy, and fun. Any "model" that can wear a hat and scarf and still know they're the..."stuff" (Oh God) are okay in my book.

*My very limited vocabulary book, apparently...

[meara]

Yeah, she definitely looked a little J-Lo, but I still liked the photo, and I thought the practicing boxing in the mirror was so cute!

[mickif]

I don't like her at all looks-wise. But i feel like she is being set up to be the winner.

[Drummergirl151]

Oh My God! I so believe that they are setting her up to be the winner also. I don't get it, I just don't get it! This is so unrealistic.