Round 9 Due Date

Hehe.... I really am sorry that I forgot to post the date on the Theme announcement. I also know that I have been contacted by each of the contestants about the date but have literally only been home to sleep these past few days. In fact, I'm not even home right now. I'm a "nanny" and brought my laptop so that I could post this and do some other things while they are still sleeping :)

Anyway! Pictures for Round 9 will be due August 2nd. This should give you the weekend plus a little extra bit.

Always remember that you don't have to wait until last minute to get your pictures in! And, if you all get them in early I can judge early!!

Think about it.

~Karalee

Round 9 Theme

It's a charmed life
Innocence wild
Crayola skies for a thousand miles
It's a good life in the happily ever after
Last page of a very last chapter
It's the story of a charmed life

It's a charmed life
Unexplainable grace
Stumbling, you fall right into place
It's a childlike world and you can feel the magic
Far from the typically tragic
That's the beauty of a charmed life

Who needs to know
When it all comes and where it all goes
Who needs to know just where
Fate will take you there

It's a charmed life
Innocence wild
Crayola skies for a thousand miles
It's a good life in the happily ever after
Last page of a very last chapter
It's the story of a charmed life

Na na na...
Na na na...

Who needs to know
When it all comes and where it all goes
Who needs to know just where
I know you'll be there (I know you'll be there)

It's a charmed life
Innoncence wild
Crayola Skies for a thousand miles
It's a good life in the happily ever after
Last page of a very last chapter
It's the story of a charmed life

Na na na...

(It's the story of a charmed life)

Na na na...

(It's the beauty of a charmed life)

Na na na...

(It's the story of a charmed life)

Na na na...

(It's the beauty of a charmed life)

Na na na...
Na na na...

Have you figured out the theme for this round yet? Just incase you haven't quite got it, I'll go ahead and tell you. 

The theme for Round 9 is...

"Charmed Life"

In my mind, I'm seeing a fantastically fairytale world. This will require lots of creativity and lots of detail. Let me see just how magical and intricate your pictures can be. 

For anyone interested, the song (by Leigh Nash) is featured in the movie "Uptown Girls" staring Dakota Fanning the late Brittany Murphy. This is another great movie, but some material may not be quite appropriate for a viewers. Nothing terrible, but have the adults watch part and approve it before popping it in the player. I saw it in 5th grade, but my parents have never really been too "cautious" about things like that. Either way, it is a really beautiful song that you can look up on youtube :) (or hear part of it on itunes)

Go start on your Fantasy Worlds!!

~Karalee 

Round 8 Results

O. M. Goodness. This has been the BEST round. I am in complete awe of the amazing pictures that all 4 contestants took. Allow me to show them to you:

Jasmine with Cynthia

Britts with Jasmine

Alisha with Jess

Amerigirl with Mia

See what I mean!! How am I suppose to eliminate one of these wonderful photographers? Alas, it must be done. And so, with deep regret, I have chosen to eliminate...

"Alisha with Jess"  You have done such amazing work this season! Congratulations on making it this far, and I really truly hope to see you compete next season!

And three remained.

I will post the Theme for round 9 as soon as I can. If I think of a really good one today I might post it later this evening. If I don't post it tonight, I will more than likely post it tomorrow night because I have to work all day :( 

See you soon!

~Karalee

Just a quick reminder!

Don't forget that your pictures are due today!! I think that I have all but one! 

I can't wait to post the beautiful pictures!!

~Karalee

Round 8 Theme

Those schoolgirl days, of telling tales and biting nails are gone,

But in my mind,

I know they will still live on and on,

But how do you thank someone, who has taken you from crayons to perfume?

It isn't easy, but I'll try,

If you wanted the sky I would write across the sky in letters,

That would soar a thousand feet high,

To Sir, with Love

The time has come,

For closing books and long last looks must end,

And as I leave,

I know that I am leaving my best friend,

A friend who taught me right from wrong, 

And weak from strong,

That's a lot to learn,

What, what can I give you in return?

If you wanted the moon I would try to make a start,

But I, would rather you let me give my heart,

To Sir, with Love 

Just in case you didn't know, that song is called "To Sir, With Love". We watched that movie in my English class this past year and I absolutely fell in love with it. Glee has also done a cover of the song. Needless to say, I love the song and it has been playing in my head for about two weeks now. 

So.... That brings me to your topic which is...

   

"With Love"

I'm sure you're asking yourself, "What exactly do you want us to do with that?" I'll tell you. 

I don't know. 

but I liked the sound of it and I have complete faith that you will all come up with some great take on those 2 words and leave me in complete aw with your amazing pictures. 


****The pictures will be due on July 24th****

Go out and get started!! 

(and maybe watch the movie or listen to the song too!)

~Karalee

Round 7 Results

Yay! Result time!! First, let me show you the beautiful pictures that I was unable to post for Round 6 :)

Aren't they all fabulous!! Now, for the pictures from this round (Round 7)

Britts with Jasmine 

Jasmine with Cynthia

Sonja with Adair

Alisha with Jess

Amerigirl with Mia

Mackenzie with Chrissa

This has by far been the hardest round to judge. But, alas, I must eliminate two of our competitors. 

I am so sorry, but I have chosen "Mackenzie with Chrissa" and "Sonja with Adair" to be eliminated. You have both been great competitors this Season and I strongly advise you to give it another go next season :)  Great job girls :)

That leaves only 4 people still in the competition! I cannot believe how far we have come! I will now be giving closer deadlines, but will only be eliminating one person per round.

I will post the theme for Round 8 tomorrow (if I'm not too tired from staying up all night watching Harry Potter) or Saturday morning :)

Great Job everyone and I will get back with you soon :)

~Karalee