Showing posts with label Paulina Porizkova. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Paulina Porizkova. Show all posts
Monday, April 9, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Butt Appreciation One-Piece Wednesday
Keeping pace with last year, I'm recognizing March 14 as Butt Appreciation Day. This year, it falls on Wednesday.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Happy Birthday, Eva Herzigova
This three-time SI model (97, 98, 99) is 39 today.
And recently, she took her place among the sexiest -ovas on earth. BroBible put together a list of the 50 Hottest Women Whose Last Name Ends in -Ova. Anyone with a working knowledge of the swimsuit issue could predict that SI models were well represented.
Anna Kournikova 
Daniela Hantuchova 
Daniela Pestova 
Maria Sharapova 
Petra Nemcova 
Paulina Porizkova 
Veronica Varekova 
And recently, she took her place among the sexiest -ovas on earth. BroBible put together a list of the 50 Hottest Women Whose Last Name Ends in -Ova. Anyone with a working knowledge of the swimsuit issue could predict that SI models were well represented.
Monday, February 13, 2012
It Was Inevitable
Kate Upton is your 2012 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover girl.
Wow. About a year and a half ago, I wondered if the trend was going to be toward larger bikini bottoms. This seems to be a resounding "no."
Frankly, I think those bottoms are a little too skimpy. They might have crossed over from "sexy" to "look what we can get away with." I don't know. Maybe I need time to digest. (And maybe swimsuit issue covers aren't the place to look for subtlety.)
Kate is not the first girl to jump from rookie one year to cover the next. She joins a small club of models who made the cover in their sophomore years.
Carol Alt
Debut: 1981. Cover: 1982. 
Paulina Porizkova
Debut: 1983. Cover: 1984. 
Elle Macpherson
Debut: 1985. Cover: 1986. 
Vendela
Debut: 1992. Cover: 1993. 
Tyra Banks*
Debut: 1993. Cover: 1996. 
*Tyra skipped a couple years after rookiehood, then came roaring back with two consecutive covers.
Carolyn Murphy
Debut: 2004. Cover: 2005. 
(And yes, there's a handful of models who have made the cover their first time out.)
In other news, Hot Clicks has revealed that Bar Refaeli will be posing with athletes this year.
(That face is Hot Clicks author Jimmy Traina, by the by.)
I have nothing against hunky, shirtless guys per se, but I do hope there are plenty of dude-free photos of Bar this year. It would be a shame to have any obstacles in the way of her.
According to the cover, there are 18 models this year. That's one more than last year. Here's a nice preview of Alyssa Miller.
Her hair is significantly lighter.
What else? If you need a little appetizer, Kate has a new photoshoot, video, and interview at Esquire.com.
Good grief. That girl is so sexy it isn't even funny.
Wow. About a year and a half ago, I wondered if the trend was going to be toward larger bikini bottoms. This seems to be a resounding "no."Frankly, I think those bottoms are a little too skimpy. They might have crossed over from "sexy" to "look what we can get away with." I don't know. Maybe I need time to digest. (And maybe swimsuit issue covers aren't the place to look for subtlety.)
Kate is not the first girl to jump from rookie one year to cover the next. She joins a small club of models who made the cover in their sophomore years.
Debut: 1981. Cover: 1982.
Debut: 1983. Cover: 1984.
Debut: 1985. Cover: 1986.
Debut: 1992. Cover: 1993.
Debut: 1993. Cover: 1996.
*Tyra skipped a couple years after rookiehood, then came roaring back with two consecutive covers.Debut: 2004. Cover: 2005.
(And yes, there's a handful of models who have made the cover their first time out.)In other news, Hot Clicks has revealed that Bar Refaeli will be posing with athletes this year.
(That face is Hot Clicks author Jimmy Traina, by the by.)I have nothing against hunky, shirtless guys per se, but I do hope there are plenty of dude-free photos of Bar this year. It would be a shame to have any obstacles in the way of her.
According to the cover, there are 18 models this year. That's one more than last year. Here's a nice preview of Alyssa Miller.
Her hair is significantly lighter.What else? If you need a little appetizer, Kate has a new photoshoot, video, and interview at Esquire.com.
Good grief. That girl is so sexy it isn't even funny.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Marisa of Disguise
There exists a series of photos of Marisa Miller recreating shots of prominent models throughout the swimsuit issue’s history. I am ashamed to say that I’m not sure of the story behind them.
I got it into my head that they were released in 2004 as part of the 40th anniversary issue. (The SI.com gallery of Marisa seems to support that.) But I have the 2004 issue, and these photos of Marisa don’t appear in it.
I have seen some video footage of Marisa’s shoot, but I can’t seem to find it online anymore.
The confusion is compounded by the fact that a lot of the original photos on SI.com seem to be labeled as if part of the 50th anniversary. (For example, the files of Cheryl’s and Heidi’s are labeled 50th_ctiegs_01.jpg and 50th_hklum_01.jpg, respectively.) But the 50th anniversary won’t happen for a few more years.
Nevertheless, the shots are fascinating. With Marisa recreating, as accurately as possible, the swimsuit shots of models from previous decades, she creates the sensation of two women in the same bikini, a superconcentrated supermodel.
Marisa as Cheryl Tiegs (1978)
Marisa has more curves up top, and fewer down below, than Cheryl did. But I’m impressed that they were willing to show the fishnet in all (or most) of its translucent glory.
Marisa as Christie Brinkley (1981)
Frankly, I think there are better photos of Christie, but it’s hard to argue with that expanse of silky skin (X2).
Marisa as Paulina Porizkova (1985)
Again, Marisa’s “modern” breast size interferes with the accuracy of this one, but a pretty beautiful setup.
Marisa as Kathy Ireland (1986)
This one might be the best. Done up like this, even Marisa’s face looks like Kathy’s. If I didn’t know this was an impostor, I might not have even suspected.
Marisa as Elle Macpherson (1990)
I miss the sheen on Elle’s midriff. Pretty gorgeous, though.
Marisa as Stacey Williams (1993)
I’m thrilled that they did Stacey. Sadly, this was the one I had the hardest time finding a pic of online. The Marisa shot seems to be from a print magazine, but which print magazine?
Marisa as Daniela Pestova (1995)
They went a little too severe on the hair, but otherwise a very convincing simulacrum.
Marisa as Tyra Banks (1997)
This could have been touchy, but they played it well. Just dye Marisa’s hair black, don’t worry about the skin tone. Also, Marisa’s boob-to-hip ratio seems to be best suited for reproducing Tyra.
Marisa as Sarah O’Hare (1999)
Interesting. Sarah O’Hare is the least “household” of the names on this list, and she only did two issues. But I think this one is more about the sand-kini than the girl wearing it.
Marisa as Heidi Klum (2000)
Wow. The snake shot? Well, if you’re lucky enough to find two non-ophidiophobic swimsuit models within a five-year period, you have to go for it.
Marisa was the perfect model to do this. She had done a lot to reinvigorate the idea of the SI girl as a well-known object of worship. (Heidi Klum filled that position beautifully, but she’d been out of regular circulation for a couple years by 2004. She returned for some 1940s bodypainting for 2006 and a weird Will Ferrell movie tie-in for 2008.)
But even more importantly, she functioned well as a blank slate onto which the prominent beauties of years past could be projected.
(Though I have to admit, as Marisa Miller Week draws to a close, I have a new appreciation for her. She’s not as “cookie-cutter” or generic as I thought; those eyebrows and that smirk and those warm eyes do set her apart.)
I got it into my head that they were released in 2004 as part of the 40th anniversary issue. (The SI.com gallery of Marisa seems to support that.) But I have the 2004 issue, and these photos of Marisa don’t appear in it.
I have seen some video footage of Marisa’s shoot, but I can’t seem to find it online anymore.
The confusion is compounded by the fact that a lot of the original photos on SI.com seem to be labeled as if part of the 50th anniversary. (For example, the files of Cheryl’s and Heidi’s are labeled 50th_ctiegs_01.jpg and 50th_hklum_01.jpg, respectively.) But the 50th anniversary won’t happen for a few more years.
Nevertheless, the shots are fascinating. With Marisa recreating, as accurately as possible, the swimsuit shots of models from previous decades, she creates the sensation of two women in the same bikini, a superconcentrated supermodel.
Marisa as Cheryl Tiegs (1978)
Marisa has more curves up top, and fewer down below, than Cheryl did. But I’m impressed that they were willing to show the fishnet in all (or most) of its translucent glory.Marisa as Christie Brinkley (1981)
Frankly, I think there are better photos of Christie, but it’s hard to argue with that expanse of silky skin (X2).Marisa as Paulina Porizkova (1985)
Again, Marisa’s “modern” breast size interferes with the accuracy of this one, but a pretty beautiful setup.Marisa as Kathy Ireland (1986)
This one might be the best. Done up like this, even Marisa’s face looks like Kathy’s. If I didn’t know this was an impostor, I might not have even suspected.Marisa as Elle Macpherson (1990)
I miss the sheen on Elle’s midriff. Pretty gorgeous, though.Marisa as Stacey Williams (1993)
I’m thrilled that they did Stacey. Sadly, this was the one I had the hardest time finding a pic of online. The Marisa shot seems to be from a print magazine, but which print magazine?Marisa as Daniela Pestova (1995)
They went a little too severe on the hair, but otherwise a very convincing simulacrum.Marisa as Tyra Banks (1997)
This could have been touchy, but they played it well. Just dye Marisa’s hair black, don’t worry about the skin tone. Also, Marisa’s boob-to-hip ratio seems to be best suited for reproducing Tyra.Marisa as Sarah O’Hare (1999)
Interesting. Sarah O’Hare is the least “household” of the names on this list, and she only did two issues. But I think this one is more about the sand-kini than the girl wearing it.Marisa as Heidi Klum (2000)
Wow. The snake shot? Well, if you’re lucky enough to find two non-ophidiophobic swimsuit models within a five-year period, you have to go for it.Marisa was the perfect model to do this. She had done a lot to reinvigorate the idea of the SI girl as a well-known object of worship. (Heidi Klum filled that position beautifully, but she’d been out of regular circulation for a couple years by 2004. She returned for some 1940s bodypainting for 2006 and a weird Will Ferrell movie tie-in for 2008.)
But even more importantly, she functioned well as a blank slate onto which the prominent beauties of years past could be projected.
(Though I have to admit, as Marisa Miller Week draws to a close, I have a new appreciation for her. She’s not as “cookie-cutter” or generic as I thought; those eyebrows and that smirk and those warm eyes do set her apart.)
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
One-Piece Wednesday: Paulina Porizkova, mid-80s
Another situation where I'm not sure of the year, but I seem to recall this image from one of the mid-80s wall calendars.
Paulina captured my imagination more than most models. Something seemed dark and mysterious about her, and I recall reading an interview with her in which the writer was amazed that she ordered a cheeseburger or something. "Modeling sucks anyway," Paulina was quoted as saying. The fact that she could make her living by allowing people to stare at her body, and simultaneously be so dismissive about it, made her seem dangerous.
[EDIT: Ha! I found the interview, from a 1985 People. I remember now, it was my first exposure to the word "fatteningest."]
I also bought this 1986 issue of Life and hung the pics on my bedroom wall.
There was one magnificent 2-page spread of her in a black-and-tan one-piece with an open midriff and crossover straps... Man, I wonder if I'll ever find that shot again...
UPDATE 1/29/12: Found it! It's even more beautiful than I remember.
Paulina captured my imagination more than most models. Something seemed dark and mysterious about her, and I recall reading an interview with her in which the writer was amazed that she ordered a cheeseburger or something. "Modeling sucks anyway," Paulina was quoted as saying. The fact that she could make her living by allowing people to stare at her body, and simultaneously be so dismissive about it, made her seem dangerous.[EDIT: Ha! I found the interview, from a 1985 People. I remember now, it was my first exposure to the word "fatteningest."]
I also bought this 1986 issue of Life and hung the pics on my bedroom wall.
There was one magnificent 2-page spread of her in a black-and-tan one-piece with an open midriff and crossover straps... Man, I wonder if I'll ever find that shot again...UPDATE 1/29/12: Found it! It's even more beautiful than I remember.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Hottest Bikini Shots
A couple months ago, the folks at Complex.com put together a list of the 50 Hottest Bikini Shots of All Time. Aside from a few inaccuracies (including a hazy idea of what constitutes a “bikini”), it’s a great list.
Predictably, there are lots of SI girls, and near the end of the list it’s almost a Tourette-style tirade of swimsuit issue covers.
#44: Paulina Porizkova 
They refer to this shot as coming from 1987, but it’s from 1985. My first swimsuit issue, seared in my memory.
#43: Christie Brinkley 
They list this as from 1975, but it's actually from 1981. It was good enough for SI to recreate it with Marisa Miller almost a quarter century later.
#41: Brooklyn Decker The only SI girl in a non-SI setting. Nice choice.
#34: Kathy Ireland 
From Complex’s description:
“This image was a cornerstone in Ms. Ireland’s career because it was a ridiculously long time coming for the S.I. vet. After 13 consecutive appearances in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues, she had finally earned a solo cover.”
Welllllll, 1992 was Kathy’s ninth consecutive year, not her thirteenth. (She was in twelve altogether.)
Also, she had her first solo cover three years earlier, in 1989 (the 25th Anniversary issue).
Finally, by specifying that she “finally” had a “solo cover,” they seem to imply that the cover she shared with Elle Macpherson and Rachel Hunter came out earlier than this one. In fact, it came out two years later, in 1994.
#32: Babette March 
Still a sexy photo. Babette is an artist with her own gallery now.
#30: Irina Shayk 
#23: Elle Macpherson/Kathy Ireland/Rachel Hunter 
#20: Niki Taylor 
Not what I’d call a bikini, but certainly a good choice for One-Piece Wednesday.
#18: Marisa Miller 
#17: Elsa Benitez 
#16:ValeriaMazza/Tyra Banks 
#15: Cheryl Tiegs 
Yum. One of the giants on whose shoulders stand Irina, Marisa, Brooklyn, etc!
#14: Christie Brinkley 
Another pioneer. This may have been the skimpiest bikini on the cover to date (1981).
#12: Petra Nemcova 
Eight years later, and she’s still adjusting those strings.
#6: Beyoncé 
#2: Tyra Banks 
Tyra’s intro to the all-bikini 1997 issue is the highest-rated SI bikini shot on the list. (I call for an asterisk, as #1 is Farrah Fawcett in a red one piece.)
Predictably, there are lots of SI girls, and near the end of the list it’s almost a Tourette-style tirade of swimsuit issue covers.
They refer to this shot as coming from 1987, but it’s from 1985. My first swimsuit issue, seared in my memory.
They list this as from 1975, but it's actually from 1981. It was good enough for SI to recreate it with Marisa Miller almost a quarter century later.
From Complex’s description:“This image was a cornerstone in Ms. Ireland’s career because it was a ridiculously long time coming for the S.I. vet. After 13 consecutive appearances in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues, she had finally earned a solo cover.”
Welllllll, 1992 was Kathy’s ninth consecutive year, not her thirteenth. (She was in twelve altogether.)
Also, she had her first solo cover three years earlier, in 1989 (the 25th Anniversary issue).
Finally, by specifying that she “finally” had a “solo cover,” they seem to imply that the cover she shared with Elle Macpherson and Rachel Hunter came out earlier than this one. In fact, it came out two years later, in 1994.
Still a sexy photo. Babette is an artist with her own gallery now.
Not what I’d call a bikini, but certainly a good choice for One-Piece Wednesday.
Yum. One of the giants on whose shoulders stand Irina, Marisa, Brooklyn, etc!
Another pioneer. This may have been the skimpiest bikini on the cover to date (1981).
Eight years later, and she’s still adjusting those strings.
Tyra’s intro to the all-bikini 1997 issue is the highest-rated SI bikini shot on the list. (I call for an asterisk, as #1 is Farrah Fawcett in a red one piece.)
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