Assignment 1 : Denim

Aislin!


Cassidy scores

Theme 6/8
Model's face 10/13
Style 7/9
Overall picture 8/10
TOTAL 31/40

Joan scores

Theme 4/8
Model’s face 8/13
Style 6/9
Overall picture 7/10
TOTAL 25/40

In this ocean of failed attemps, one seems to have done better than the others ! It’s clearly you AIslin ! It’s still not AMAZING for me, but you stood out this week. From the quality, to the pose you used, and I love that 3D effect styling, that adds the touch of creativity that was lacking in the styling.
As all of the other contestants, you went for this Hipster-bad girl-pop star style which I personally don’t approove. That said, I loved how modern could look the tights. Nice edits, more than great quality and such an attitude made your entry ! For the next entries, please forget the joint,  it has nothing to do in a fashion picture


Saphira scores

Theme 7/8
Model's face 12/13
Style 7/9
Overall picture 8.5/10
TOTAL 34.5/40


Sofia scores

Theme 7/8
Model's face 9/13
Style 8/9
Overall picture 8/10
TOTAL 32/40

This intro is for every girl: This is a high fashion competition, not the search for the next it girl or most popular girl in the community. We are looking for real fierce models. This week, I am disappointed, cause no one gives me what I expected. The detailed scores will come below, but I think you took that too easily, without thinking of a fierce high fashion look and a great setting… Saying “denim”, I was thinking of the use of the pattern more than  simple jeans for example. I know each of you are talented, that why you’re one of the 14 finalists. But the hard work just started, now you have to give your best to stay in the competition!

I think you’re one who work the most on the look and the setting. I still think this is a too casual look, but I appreciate the total denim look, and the way you interpreted the theme. I think the joint is not necessary, and is not a good choice for a fashion shoot, but I understand the meaning.  Maybe you could have work on a more monochromic look, and more high fashion than hype, but it’s ok. I love the setting and the edits, well done.

Cara!

Cassidy scores

Theme 5/8
Model's face 11/13
Style 6/9
Overall picture 8/10
TOTAL 30/40

Joan scores

Theme 4/8
Model’s face 12/13
Style 4/9
Overall Picture 5/10
TOTAL 25/40

WHAT . A . FACE. Enough said ! Cara just stuns, easily and perfectly ! What a model you got there !
Yet again, you went with a casual street style which I don’t approove, too easy ! Same for the setting, you’ve been many to use a plain simple wall as setting, this is way not enough ! As for the styling, be careful when you choose your patterns, a bad one can create a bad quality effect. For what’s good, I love the big necklace, and the makeup ! Carry on !


Saphira scores

Theme 6/8
Model's face 10/13
Style 6/9
Overall picture 7/10
TOTAL 29/40


Sofia scores

Theme 6/8
Model's face 10/13
Style 5/9
Overall picture 7/10
TOTAL 28/40

This intro is for every girl: This is a high fashion competition, not the search for the next it girl or most popular girl in the community. We are looking for real fierce models. This week, I am disappointed, cause no one gives me what I expected. The detailed scores will come below, but I think you took that too easily, without thinking of a fierce high fashion look and a great setting… Saying “denim”, I was thinking of the use of the pattern more than  simple jeans for example. I know each of you are talented, that why you’re one of the 14 finalists. But the hard work just started, now you have to give your best to stay in the competition!

I love your fierce face here, even if your pose is a bit static. Your burning eyes and those red lips are gorgeous. The style is good, but I’m a bit disappointed to be honest. I love the idea of the denim piece in a chic outfit, but you didn’t explore this way far enough. The jacket is not really fashionable, with this washed-out effect, it looks cheap… Plus the ring and bracelet don’t fit together, but I love the necklace. I just miss a beautiful setting. This is a fashion competition, yes, but please work this point next time.

Tessa!

Cassidy scores

Theme 4/8
Model's face 8/13
Style 5/9
Overall picture 8/10
TOTAL 25/40

Joan scores

Theme 3/8
Model’s face 10/13
Style 3/9
Overall Picture 9/10
TOTAL 25/40


You ‘re probably the contestant from which I’m expecting the most. I still have incredible memories from your pictures of cycle 1. This one disappoint me in the cheap style you decided to go for… The Chanel suspender don’t work at all for me… AND not enough denim in your picture, the only denim you put is almost hidden by Tessa ! Having said that, gorgeous model, great quality, beautiful setting, just a beautiful picture !


Saphira scores

Theme 6/8
Model's face 12/13
Style 5/9
Overall picture 5/10
TOTAL 28/40

Sofia scores

Theme 6/8
Model's face 10/13
Style 4/9
Overall picture 8/10
TOTAL 28/40

I love your fierce face here, even if your pose is a bit static. Your burning eyes and those red lips are gorgeous. The style is good, but I’m a bit disappointed to be honest. I love the idea of the denim piece in a chic outfit, but you didn’t explore this way far enough. The jacket is not really fashionable, with this washed-out effect, it looks cheap… Plus the ring and bracelet don’t fit together, but I love the necklace. I just miss a beautiful setting. This is a fashion competition, yes, but please work this point next time.

I’ll start with the point I like in your photo. I love the effort you gave to create a beautiful setting, I love it. I also think you did a create edit work, with this hair drawing and the beautiful shadows. And your face is gorgeous! What I really dislike in this shoot is the style… We’re in a high fashion competition, and here I just see a hipster-bitchy look. Sorry to sound that mean, but I know how fashionable you are, so I’m a bit disappointed to see this look. The denim use is not that great, even if I like the jacket on shoulder idea. This could have been greater to be honest, cause I know you can nail it!

Farah

Cassidy scores

Theme 4/8
Model's face 10/13
Style 5/9
Overall picture 5/10
TOTAL 24/40


Joan scores

Theme 4/8
Model’s face 10/13
Style 5/9
Overall picture 4/10
TOTAL  23/40


I like your picture by how you played with the colors effect and the shadowing. Now, I’m not that enthuiast with how you played with denim… Yet again, using a sleeveless denim jacket isn’t the most creative way to use denim. More than that, you edited it, which is not the best way to do. By the way, your edits aren’t that good too… and be very carreful, when puzzling that everything matches ! That’s very important because when badly made it doesn’t look beautiful. I know you can do a lot lot more than this !


Saphira scores

Theme  6/8
Model's face  9/13
Style 6/9
Overall picture 7/10
TOTAL  28/40


Sofia scores

Theme 6/8
Model's face 10/13
Style 6/9
Overall picture 7/10
TOTAL 29/40

This intro is for every girl: This is a high fashion competition, not the search for the next it girl or most popular girl in the community. We are looking for real fierce models. This week, I am disappointed, cause no one gives me what I expected. The detailed scores will come below, but I think you took that too easily, without thinking of a fierce high fashion look and a great setting… Saying “denim”, I was thinking of the use of the pattern more than  simple jeans for example. I know each of you are talented, that why you’re one of the 14 finalists. But the hard work just started, now you have to give your best to stay in the competition!

I think you’re one of the best this week. I’m not WHAOU with your photo, but this is a great one. The look isn’t really high fashion, but I like the denim jacket (even if the edits could be better). The grandma undies are not that great. This sexy look is a good idea, but you could have chosen another one. The accessories are not my style, but well… I’m in love with your hair, and your eyes are really fierce and powerful! The overall photo is great, I love the colors and the lighting.

Kimora-Ivy


Cassidy scores

Theme 5/8
Model's face 9/13
Style 7/9
Overall picture 6/10
TOTAL 27/40


Joan scores

Theme  3/8
Model’s face 6/13
Style 4/9
Overall picture 5/10
TOTAL 18/40


I feel like you went in the Cassidy style as a way to not do wrong. The thing is that Cassidy is Cassidy, her style, her way of doing it and her fierceness. I could list a lot of thing in your pic that refer to Cassidy. You have to be you dear, be true to your own style and be something NEW ! By the way, try to not edit too much, this is clearly not your best feature, so try to put everything only with custom content that needs only a very few edits.
To be totally honest I don’t really like the « setting », at least the pattern of it, it’s too busy. More the flowers, more the diamonds eyeliner, more the studs, more the rings, more the earrings. That’s a lot ! So, the next step is to find the real Kimora !


Saphira scores

Theme 6/8
Model's face 11/13
Style 6/9
Overall picture 5.5/10
TOTAL 28.5/40

Sofia scores

Theme 6/8
Model's face 9/13
Style 6/9
Overall picture 5/10
TOTAL 26/40

This intro is for every girl: This is a high fashion competition, not the search for the next it girl or most popular girl in the community. We are looking for real fierce models. This week, I am disappointed, cause no one gives me what I expected. The detailed scores will come below, but I think you took that too easily, without thinking of a fierce high fashion look and a great setting… Saying “denim”, I was thinking of the use of the pattern more than  simple jeans for example. I know each of you are talented, that why you’re one of the 14 finalists. But the hard work just started, now you have to give your best to stay in the competition!

I like your pose and you attitude is great. But the styling is not that good to me. Too casual, and with too many patterns that don’t match together. The setting is also to blank, but with a heavy pattern which gives an average overall photo… You’re really feminine, and have a great sense of style, but this time it doesn’t work for me, sorry.

Elaina


Cassidy scores

Theme 4/8
Model's face 5/13
Style 6/9
Overall picture 5/10
TOTAL 20/40


Joan scores

Theme 2/8
Model’s face  6/13
Style 2/9
Overall Picture 7/10

TOTAL 17/40

I’m a bit shared and confused by your entry dear Elaina … shared between simplicity only a jean, a simple wall for the setting. And extravangaza with the feathers lashes, the nails, the accessories, the crazy hair… Exept this little style confusion, I’d have liked more DENIM in your picture, it’s almost not there ! From what I previously saw, I’m waiting you to bring some A game girl ! so GO for it !


Saphira scores

Theme  5/8
Model's face  12/13
Style  4/9
Overall picture 5/10
TOTAL 26/40


Sofia scores

Theme 7/8
Model's face 10/13
Style 7/9
Overall picture 8/10
TOTAL 32/40

This intro is for every girl: This is a high fashion competition, not the search for the next it girl or most popular girl in the community. We are looking for real fierce models. This week, I am disappointed, cause no one gives me what I expected. The detailed scores will come below, but I think you took that too easily, without thinking of a fierce high fashion look and a great setting… Saying “denim”, I was thinking of the use of the pattern more than  simple jeans for example. I know each of you are talented, that why you’re one of the 14 finalists. But the hard work just started, now you have to give your best to stay in the competition!

To be honest, I gave you a good mark because of the other shoots, cause in my opinion you did it better than some other girls. But I would have liked a better one from you. The best first: the lighting is amazing, and gives an alienesque side to your shoot, plus the setting, pretty great even if it’s simple. I like your face, really fierce and the high fashion makeup and hair. The blue color touches are great, and I love the fact you put further and further the theme by giving your model denim accessories. Which I dislike is the styling. Too simple, not that fashion. You merged together gothic and retro style, but I’m not sure it really works together. I would have preferred a single inspiration, use at its extreme for a total high fashion look. But you managed to focus all the attention on your model, that’s a great point in fashion.

Celeste


Cassidy scores

Theme 4/8
Model's face 9/13
Style 6/9
Overall picture 7/10
TOTAL 26/40


Joan scores

Theme 4/8
Model’s face 6/13
Style 5/9
Overall Picture 8/10
TOTAL 23/40

Last but not least this week. When other decided to go for the bad girl look, you went for the good and cute girl one. You putted denim, ok but maybe you could have used in a much more creative, fashion way. Just like the inverse would have looked absolutely gorgeous : a denim A-line skirt with a black, fitted and glossy leather shirt. More a bold makeup and sleek hairstyle and there you go ! The setting is a bit more complex than the others contestant but still too simple for me. Exept this, the quality is insane and the edits perfectly works ! Carry on !


Saphira scores

Theme 4/8
Model's face 7/13
Style 4/9
Overall picture 4/10
TOTAL 19/40


Sofia scores

Theme 6/8
Model's face 10/13
Style 7/9
Overall picture 9/10
TOTAL 32/40


I think you do it really simple using a denim shirt. I was hoping something way more high fashion. Here, the style is really simple, and looks like a random one... But I love this high-waisted leather skirt, really feminine, and the vintage look of your image. The bright and soft colors are great, and give a serene atmosphere. So don’t forget you’re a model now, not just a fashionable girl. You have to be fierce all the time, and be an inspiration to everyone! I know you can do that looking at your amazing face!

Catalina


Cassidy scores

Theme 4/8
Model's face 5/13
Style 4/9
Overall picture 5/10
TOTAL 18/40


Joan scores

Theme 4/8
Model’s face 5/13
Style 6/9
Overall Picture 7/10
TOTAL  22/40


The most searched styling of the week by far for me ! Something that looks fashion ! FINALLY ! This could be a streetstyle blog picture or kind of ! That’s a real good point for you and I wasn’t expecting less from DiorSim ! Sunglasses are risk taking as long as it hides the half of your model, so be careful with that next time ! You could have learn more points by using a denim dress instead of this scarf printed one.  Except this you did brilliant this week ! Look after your quality though ! Well done !

Saphira scores

Theme 5/8
Model's face 11/13
Style 7/9
Overall picture 6.5/10
TOTAL 29.5/40

Sofia scores

Theme 7/8
Model's face 9/13
Style 7/9
Overall picture 6/10
TOTAL 29/40


To me, our one of the best this week, because you worked on your setting, even though I think this could be fiercer, and because you chose more fashionable style than other girls. I don’t like the glasses, but this dress is cute and the denim jacket is a nice choice too, even if it looks really flat. The hair is good too. I think the overall picture is not that great because it looks a little bit too blurry.

Monique

Cassidy scores

Theme 4/8
Model's face 10/13
Style 6/9
Overall picture 5/10
TOTAL 25/40

Joan scores

Theme 2/8
Model’s face 11/13
Style 2/9
Overall Picture 1/10
TOTAL 16/40

Looking at your applications pictures, I was very interested by how polished and clean your pictures looked. With your entry of this week, I couldn’t find this again. You should really keep your picture simple by not adding to muche edits. Edits have to make your picture better than it originally is, when it’s not the case, just don’t do such edits.  Next to that, your styling is way too simple. Even if you had the courage of telling a story with your picture with the telephone, but I don’t really get it. Why would such a girl, wearing that less clothing in a luxuous setting. Anyway, Monique is just shining in this picture, so so beautiful ! Now you know what you have to do to reach the top

Saphira scores

Theme 5/8
Model's face  10/13
Style  5/9
Overall picture  5.5/10
TOTAL 25.5/40

Sofia scores

Theme 7/8
Model's face 10/13
Style 7/9
Overall picture 6/10
TOTAL 30/40

This intro is for every girl: This is a high fashion competition, not the search for the next it girl or most popular girl in the community. We are looking for real fierce models. This week, I am disappointed, cause no one gives me what I expected. The detailed scores will come below, but I think you took that too easily, without thinking of a fierce high fashion look and a great setting… Saying “denim”, I was thinking of the use of the pattern more than  simple jeans for example. I know each of you are talented, that why you’re one of the 14 finalists. But the hard work just started, now you have to give your best to stay in the competition!

I have some preblems with your shoot. First of all, the partial desaturation. I think it gives a really cheap side. Please, don’t do that, haha! I like the effort you gave in the setting and the interpretation, with this little vintage style.  The way you carry the denim jacket instead of wearing it is great. By seeing that, you could have work on an androgynous look, with a kinda “like a dude” pose with free breast and jacket on your shoulder. I also like your face. But I don’t really like the style. The shorts are shapeless, and I don’t like rope. This is not really high fashion, and not even feminine. For the overall look, I think your edits are not that great. I admire the fact you try something, but the photo quality is poor because of that…

Desiree


Cassidy scores

Theme 4/8
Model's face 6.5/13
Style 4/9
Overall picture 5/10
TOTAL 19.5/40

Joan scores

Theme 2/8
Model's face 10/13
Style 3/9
Overall picture 7/10
TOTAL 21/40

There’s one thing I love about Desiree is her grunge/rock attitude. Her babydoll face with that more dark side. Now what you’ve done this week disappoint me. The theme was denim, fine you got it but didn’t made it right. You remained stuck in your country good girl style which has nothing to do here. The setting is way too simple, using a simple pair of jean’s… is a bit too obvious ?! Except from this, your picture is beautiful, I like the smooth edits, the quality is polished and the lighting perfectly done. Now I’m waiting for more fashion sense from you.


Saphira scores

Theme  5/8
Model's face  10/13
Style  4/9
Overall picture  5/10
TOTAL  24/40

Sofia scores

Theme 6/8
Model's face 10/13
Style 5/9
Overall picture 7/10
TOTAL 28/40

This intro is for every girl: This is a high fashion competition, not the search for the next it girl or most popular girl in the community. We are looking for real fierce models. This week, I am disappointed, cause no one gives me what I expected. The detailed scores will come below, but I think you took that too easily, without thinking of a fierce high fashion look and a great setting… Saying “denim”, I was thinking of the use of the pattern more than  simple jeans for example. I know each of you are talented, that why you’re one of the 14 finalists. But the hard work just started, now you have to give your best to stay in the competition!

For this theme, the biggest trap was a too simple look, and by seeing your entry, you didn’t manage to getting out the trap… Don’t worry, cause most of the girls did the same this week. This boho style is nice, but not /that/ fashionable and really not high fashion. You went for a too casual style, and that what I reproach to you. Plus this pose, not really fierce, that gives you a “nice girl” look. The result is too blank to me, not powerful enough. I like the overall photo because of the good lighting and shadows, but I’m not convinced by the rest of your entry.

Ella


Cassidy scores

Theme 4/8
Model's face 5/13
Style 6/9
Overall picture 5/10
TOTAL 20/40


Joan scores

Theme 3/8
Model’s face 8/13
Style 4/9
Overall Picture 5/10
TOTAL 20/40

What I would have to say that I haven’t said to other is that you have perfect edit skills ! Except this I could keep repeating what I already said. I get the underground/grafiti wall with your bad girl streetwear styling but why edited plants ? Overall, your picture is fine, nice quality, great edits, work a bit more on your styling and on your pose choice (more the setting !) and you’ll be at the top dear !


Saphira scores

Theme 6/8
Model's face 7/13
Style 6/9
Overall picture 6/10
TOTAL 25/40


Sofia scores

Theme 6/8
Model's face 10/13
Style 5/9
Overall picture 7/10
TOTAL 28/40

This intro is for every girl: This is a high fashion competition, not the search for the next it girl or most popular girl in the community. We are looking for real fierce models. This week, I am disappointed, cause no one gives me what I expected. The detailed scores will come below, but I think you took that too easily, without thinking of a fierce high fashion look and a great setting… Saying “denim”, I was thinking of the use of the pattern more than  simple jeans for example. I know each of you are talented, that why you’re one of the 14 finalists. But the hard work just started, now you have to give your best to stay in the competition!

I love your fierce pose, and your face is great! The makeup and hair are a great choice too. But I don’t like the style. Streetwear could be fine, but NOT for a high fashion contest! The bracelets are really nice, but the oriental style doesn’t go well with streetwear. So, there is some problem with the style here. The setting is not my cup of team too… A beauty like you deserves more than an ugly tagged wall. This is not fashionable at all hon!

Olive


Cassidy scores

Theme 4/8
Model's face 7/13
Style 4/9
Overall picture 4/10
TOTAL 19/40


Joan scores

Theme 3/8
Model’s face 7/13
Style 7/9
Overall Picture  5/10
TOTAL  22/40


And there we go with my favourite styling of the week ! Congratulations Olive ! I love how you went with a denim skirt that strangely looked as the most creative look of the week. I loved how you played the rest simple and a bit sailor like ! Now you could have maybe worked a bit harder on the setting to make the picture shine.  Then I’m waiting for a bit more creativity for your setting next time ! Good work !


Saphira scores

Theme 4/8
Model's face 10/13
Style 4/9
Overall picture 4/10
TOTAL 22/40


Sofia scores

Theme 7/8
Model's face 9/13
Style 7/9
Overall picture 6/10
TOTAL 29/40

This intro is for every girl: This is a high fashion competition, not the search for the next it girl or most popular girl in the community. We are looking for real fierce models. This week, I am disappointed, cause no one gives me what I expected. The detailed scores will come below, but I think you took that too easily, without thinking of a fierce high fashion look and a great setting… Saying “denim”, I was thinking of the use of the pattern more than  simple jeans for example. I know each of you are talented, that why you’re one of the 14 finalists. But the hard work just started, now you have to give your best to stay in the competition!

I love the vintage inspiration, I think this is a pretty good idea. But maybe you didn’t but it at its maximum. It could have been great to create a nice setting around this theme, to create a great atmosphere. But I have to say that I love you look. It is really simple (could have been more sophisticated), but it is original looking at the other ones. You tried to bring something new and fresh, and I like that. You still have to work more on that, but that’s a great beginning. The problem with your shoot, apart from the too shy vintage look, is the blank on your photo. Too white, too empty. Fashion is not posing in front of a white wall, remember it dear!

Nausicaa


Cassidy scores

Theme 4/8
Model's face 10/13
Style 3/9
Overall picture 4/10
TOTAL 21/40

Joan scores

Theme 1/8
Model’s face 8/13
Style 4/9
Overall picture 6/10
TOTAL  19/40

I don’t really feel like you understood the theme this week. We asked for denim in a fashion way… I barerly see denim in your picture. It represents maybe… 5% of your picture, we should see a lot more ! More than that, as for many of the contestants, you remained stuck in your daily-way-too-casual style. The graphic print is fine though, maybe in a brighter, bolder, funnier, healthier way ? This could have worked perfectly ! Next to that, I’m not found of the cigarette AT ALL, it doesn’t make sense here and made your rate lower …  Your face is absolutely gorgeous and you deserve way way higher rates, so you know what to do !

Saphira scores

Theme  4/8
Model's face 8/13
Style 4/9
Overall picture 3/10
TOTAL  19/40


Sofia scores

Theme 4/8
Model's face 8/13
Style 5/9
Overall picture 5/10
TOTAL 22/40

This intro is for every girl: This is a high fashion competition, not the search for the next it girl or most popular girl in the community. We are looking for real fierce models. This week, I am disappointed, cause no one gives me what I expected. The detailed scores will come below, but I think you took that too easily, without thinking of a fierce high fashion look and a great setting… Saying “denim”, I was thinking of the use of the pattern more than  simple jeans for example. I know each of you are talented, that why you’re one of the 14 finalists. But the hard work just started, now you have to give your best to stay in the competition!

Girl, I have to say that I’m really disappointed by your shoot! Not fashionable, cause too casual and with many different style inspirations which don’t match together. I don’t like the boho-hipster-romantic style. Your pose is not really modelesque, too simple. I think you didn’t choose the right accessories, and the hair isn’t that good. Furthermore, the setting is not really researched, and I don’t like the overall photo because of the too much patterns you used, which give a heavy shoot. In short, this entry doesn’t scream high fashion, what a shame.

Agnes


Cassidy scores

Theme 4/8
Model's face 5/13
Style 4/9
Overall picture 5/10
TOTAL 18/40

Joan scores

Theme  2/8
Model’s face 6/13
Style 2/9
Overall picture 5/10
TOTAL  15/40

How disappointed I am ! I was expecting so so much from you this round ! You’ve been here last cycle, so you should know what we’re waiting for and what we don’t like. And you improoved so much from the what I saw on facebook… You wanted to do something simple to call back the simplicity of the denim, nice idea but simple doesn’t mean less… And a very minimalist picture calls for perfection. As I said for others, I’m not found of the cigarette when it doesn’t add something special.  Same for the nudity… You had something nice as a first idea, but the quality and the way you did it would have need a bit of extra work in my opinion.


Saphira scores

Theme  5/8
Model's face  6/13
Style  4/9
Overall picture  5/10
TOTAL 20/40


Sofia scores

Theme 5/8
Model's face 8/13
Style 6/9
Overall picture 5/10
TOTAL 24/40

This intro is for every girl: This is a high fashion competition, not the search for the next it girl or most popular girl in the community. We are looking for real fierce models. This week, I am disappointed, cause no one gives me what I expected. The detailed scores will come below, but I think you took that too easily, without thinking of a fierce high fashion look and a great setting… Saying “denim”, I was thinking of the use of the pattern more than  simple jeans for example. I know each of you are talented, that why you’re one of the 14 finalists. But the hard work just started, now you have to give your best to stay in the competition!

This is a really simple shoot, but  I understand your interpretation of the theme. I was hoping a high fashion one, more original but well… The problem with your entry, is that I’ve got a “déjà vu” feeling. Nothing smashing. The use of this simple jeans increases this feeling. I don’t see fashion is this shoot, sorry. The serene pose is great, but not high fashion enough. Finally, I like the shadows, but the partial desaturation is really cheap to me…

NAUSICAA!

Agnes, sorry to see you go so soon, it seems that we built big big hopes for you and were waiting for some A-game from you! But you have everything to be the next fashionista, so carry on working it!