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ShiroOkazaki — Aubrie (Total Score: 24 pts. // 60%)
Style:6 • Creativity:5 • Motif:6 • Description:7
Comments: The white skin color with Aubrie's features scare me... That aside, the entry is beautiful, setting-wise. The background is really mesmerizing with the color choices, but the outfit itself looks a bit underwhelming, compared to how gorgeous the background is. The concept isn't the most creative, nor is it executed well, because I don't really get "alien" with this look, rather a gorgeous enchantress. Aubrie's pose looks stiff and lifeless, which sucks, given how lively her surrounding is. Pretty sure there's lots of white arm and legmods that match the skintone that'll give that pop of flair with the entry.

Dickjoke — Talia (Total Score: 33 pts. // 82.5%)
Style:8 • Creativity:9 • Motif:8 • Description:8
Comments: This is such a cool entry. I love the outfit itself, it's very stylish but still reads oni warrior through and through, and the outfit ties well with Talia's hair. The shadow layering is such a smart move. The red and gold with the blue skin is so gorgeous. The background is beautiful as well, though it doesn't 100% read bridge portal. The oni concept itself does stand out, as it's a unique take on the challenge compared to the rest of the entries. Seeing as they didn't finish editing their description, it does leave me to wonder what Dickjoke could've edited in or out on the description to fully sell me on their entry.

clowniing — Rhiannon (Total Score: 37 pts. // 92.5%)
Style:9 • Creativity:10 • Motif:9 • Description:9
Comments: This outfit, with the purple and gold reads royalty, and with the djinn concept, the color choices makes sense. It's so mystical and majestic. Kinda sad to see that this Djinn isn't in a magic lamp, but the crystal ball as an alternative was a good move. Keeping some items from their scrapped ideas, signifying the Djinn's powers to shapeshift is such a smart idea. Though the jester hat makes sense with the concept, with the patterns of it, it doesn't really tie in with anything else on the outfit, except for the colors, but the description really helped me get into the look. Overall, I'm very impressed with clown's entry this week.

HELLPRIEST — Seren (Total Score: 38 pts. // 95%)
Style:9 • Creativity:9 • Motif:10 • Description:10
Comments: This entry looks so fun to look at, and I can definitely see HELL enjoy making this, as everything they're trying to go for reads, and it reads well through and through. The color blocking is so nice and balanced, the outfit reads Harajuku with a touch of Y2K fashion, and overall, it's such a well-executed look. My only gripe about it is that I wish there was slightly more added into the background, maybe more sprinkles or candy just to tie in more of that chaotic feel that the outfit exudes, but even then, for what this is, I'm super sold on the entire outfit.

Detrimentum — Helena (Total Score: 28 pts. // 70%)
Style:7 • Creativity:5 • Motif:8 • Description:8
Comments: I appreciate Detri taking in our critiques. When I think Draculaura, I think of corset/billowy skirt and long sleeves, but this is a very chic take. Pink on blondes always work great to see. It reads Monster High without being on the nose about it. That said, going monster isn't the most creative, nor is it the most exciting entry on this week's challenge. The skin choice isn't that out there of an idea, either, but for what this is, it's solid.

smol bab — Amren (Total Score: 32 pts. // 80%)
Style:10 • Creativity:7 • Motif:9 • Description:6
Comments: I resonate with the concept. This outfit is something along the lines on what I would've done if I wanted to go for a fantasy skin. The color scheme with the purple skin reminds me a lot of Alruna and Anurla. It's a nice blend of sexy, with the undergarments and sheer clothing, with softness with the fairy concept. Given that the skirt is sheer and see-through, I would've preferred it if Amren's leg pose could've used more movement to give it extra motion and life from the waist down, as well as add more to the fairy concept, because I imagine fairies to be fluttering happily in the air, or atleast skipping and hopping around as they enjoy their time. Also, this isn't simple... at all... But that aside, all in all, this entry is very Flames-coded, and I'm so allured by it.

mythological irony — Sumati (Total Score: 35 pts. // 87.5%)
Style:9 • Creativity:8 • Motif:9 • Description:9
Comments: Sumati's features works quite well with the demon concept. The dress itself is very simple, in terms of silhouette, but it's tasteful. Black and gold feels so expensive to see, and I love it. This is such a regal take on devil, and it suits Sumati really well. The background just adds to the regality of the outfit. I can't really pinpoint what I want more from this outfit. Beautiful as it is, there's something about it I wish added, but I don't know what I need of it, or need more from it. But that said, the overall entry just screams glamorous devil. The Devil isn't wearing Prada, but Sumati's looking expensive.

ICLite — Lulu (Total Score: 23 pts. // 57.5%)
Style:5 • Creativity:6 • Motif:7 • Description:5
Comments: I love Lite making sure Lulu's fit belong to her, and her only. The red roses compliment Lulu's red hair streak. The overall entry reads ghost bride, and Lulu looks pretty. But my main issue of it it's so minimal. It's basic. It's not bad by any means, but there's nothing about this entry that makes me excited or intrigued. Lite missed the opportunity to go ballistic with the ghost bride concept. Shreds on the dress, more layers, more withered roses, more anything. I just need more than this entry offers. It's so plain. The description doesn't help save the basicness of the entry either. I'm so sad because I like what Lite brings to the table, but I don't think this is it.

Ultrabord — Ava (Total Score: 38 pts. // 95%)
Style:10 • Creativity:9 • Motif:10 • Description:9
Comments: Starlight eleganza! This is very beautiful. I love the consistency of the stars throughout the outfit. There's stars at the top of Ava's head down to the train of the dress. That blue is so beautiful, and the skintone matches well with the dress and Ava's features. The background compliments well with the outfit. This is such a standout look compared to last week. I am starstruck with this entry. I can tell that Ultra had a blast creating this, and it shows, because Ultra snapped. They ate this week. Left no crumbs at all.

Dickjoke — Talia (Red) (Total Score: 32 pts. // 80%)
Style:8 • Creativity:8 • Motif:8 • Description:8
Comments: This is such a beautiful look. Red is always an elegant color, but to see it like this is really cool. Passion and violence is definitely visible in the entry, with the blood and overall feel of the entry. Very dramatic, in a sense, with how violent Talia looks, but still looking really beautiful being violent. Red & gold is always a stunning color combo, and the shade of red itself looks great on Talia. The dress is enchanting to look at, and the head jewel is a nice touch. I don't find the bandana making sense with the vampire concept. The entire look was already giving vampiric vibes, that the bandana didn't add nor take away anything. The roses make sense with the passion aspect of red, and the castle makes sense with the vampire theme, for me atleast.

clowniing — Rhiannon (Yellow) (Total Score: 30 pts. // 75%)
Style:6.5 • Creativity:8 • Motif:6.5 • Description:9
Comments: The colors chosen melds well together, and it's so nice on Rhiannon's skin. The entry does read old-timey Shojo manga, when a character sees a person they like, surrounded by flowers in their POV. The dress looks very comfy and flowy, which adds to the cuteness. I love the inspiration they went for with their concept. The song they took inspiration from is so upbeat, which matches the outfit. That said, I don't 100% see the connection of the song with what they went for with the outfit. And this isn't the first time I've seen clown do yellow in a similar cutesy feel. I would've loved to see clown dress Rhiannon in a classy and elegant feel, kinda like their angel look for the commandment challenge.

HELLPRIEST — Seren (Blue) (Total Score: 32 pts. // 80%)
Style:7.5 • Creativity:7.5 • Motif:9 • Description:8
Comments: That shade of blue is so stunning. It fits Seren well. HELL really went off with the background and I'm in love with it. The description helped make sense of the frames and butterflies, which definitely helped add more into the look. I think this might be the most elegant entry we've seen of HELL, and I am so enamored by it. Blue morpho is such a stunning butterfly to look at, and this outfit gives me that exact feeling. Thought, sad thing is, myth had the same wings on Sumati first, but in orange. However, had it not been that same wings that HELL used for Seren, I wouldn't have gotten blue morpho butterfly from the look right away. So, it's a happy accident ('cause pretty sure HELL didn't see myth use the same wings first).

Detrimentum — Helena (Purple) (Total Score: 34 pts. // 85%)
Style:7.5 • Creativity:8 • Motif:9.5 • Description:9
Comments: This is such a conceptual look from Detri. I am gagged. Very elegant and divine. Them explaining what the high priestess tarot card is, and looking at the outfit, everything made so much sense. The entry does read tarot card, which is a plus, given what Detri's going for. The outfit is giving royal magician. It's so pretty. My only gripe would be that the outfit has more blue than it does purple. Granted, the blue with the purple makes sense, seeing that most versions of the tarot card has the priestess in the same colors, but it does dock some points off, given that Detri's prompt was purple, but the purple background somewhat makes up for it.

smol bab — Amren (Pink) (Total Score: 24 pts. // 60%)
Style:6 • Creativity:5 • Motif:6 • Description:7
Comments: Amaranth is so cute on Amren. The dress somewhat reads bride dress. IDK if smol did that intentionally, but it's a nice dress. Amren looks very classy and properly dressed for a ball. Again, IDK if that's intentional, but it's nice to see regardless. I see only amaranth on Amren, and no rose colors. I would've liked the dress even more if the dress has that rose color added into it. The grass/shrub item infront of Amren needs to go, because it adds unwanted bulk. I don't get the love part on this entry. I get that roses are associated with love, but it just adds more into the softness and innocence into the look. The idea of what pink is associated with is a tad too much to cram into a look, and it does read safe. I would've loved it if smol went left field with the pink. Maybe a more edgy or dark route, going left field on what pink is usually associated for, or maybe go full-on Barbiecore to really show off the feminine and girly aspect of pink.

mythological irony — Sumati (Orange) (Total Score: 27 pts. // 65%)
Style:6 • Creativity:5 • Motif:8 • Description:7
Comments: Orange is such a beautiful color on Sumati, and seeing myth go the autumnal route with their entry is such a sigh to see. The outfit itself is very flowy, and Sumati looks lively, as a fairy typically would. With how much magical stuff is going on in the entry, I would've preferred it if there was less items used, because the overall look does read a tad bulky. It looks heavy on Sumati. Beautiful as the entry is, it does read somewhat safe. The background looks eerily similar to what myth used for their Pocahontas look, and the fairy concept, we've seen someone else do it last week.

ICLite — Lulu (Teal/Turquoise) (Total Score: 32 pts. // 80%)
Style:8.5 • Creativity:8.5 • Motif:8 • Description:7
Comments: Teal is surprisingly nice color on Lulu. The teal doesn't clash with Lulu's red hair streak, which is good. The background, with the fire Lulu is casting does read Disney's "Hades", but if Hades and and Persephone were fused. The subtle jewelry on the head was a good choice on Lite's part. It balances out the billowy dress. The shade of turquoise of the dress plays of well with the bright teal background. The eyeshadow adds more into the Hades concept, and matches Lulu's facial features really well. My only negative critique is that sheer turquoise fabric on the skirt doesn't hug the entire skirt, but it does somewhat add more into the look. And the top part of the dress is reading a tad bright, compared to the bottom, but it does match the accessories and make-up. Personally, Lite turned it out this week.

Ultrabord — Ava (Green) (Total Score: 29 pts. // 72.5%)
Style:6 • Creativity:6.5 • Motif:9 • Description:7.5
Comments: Not Ultra predicting a future challenge with their entry. That aside, I like this blend of punk and edginess, with the neon green/black color combo and dragon concept, along with the elegance, with the dress and the silhouette. The background is really nice, and the dragon companion matches well with the outfit, and is so cute with Ava. I do find the neon green gloves a tad too much. Maybe just black gloves would've been a better choice. I already get a half-dragon/half-human aspect with the wings and horn, the gloves are a slight overkill. The white crown(?) reads white streaks on Ava's hair. It doesn't match the silver on the dress. The dress itself is almost similar to their elf look from last week, which does strip them off some points. Description-wise, there's no need to mention something we can't see. Just the things we can see is all we want to know about.

Dickjoke — Talia (Total Score: 27 pts. // 67.5%)
Style:6 • Creativity:6 • Motif:7 • Description:8
Comments: Talia is serving me a performance number outfit, paying homage to Janet Jackson, at the Met Gala. It's a solid bodysuit. It plays with gender, which Janet is known to do when it comes to her outfits. And the background is beautiful. It reads Met Gala venue, and the colors match well with the outfit. Beautifully made as the outfit is, it is essentially a bodysuit, made for a performance, which, knowing the reference, Dickjoke nailed it on that department, but the downside of it is the fact that it is just a bodysuit, made for a performance. Missed opportunity for them to pull fashion references that Janet has worn for the red carpet and award shows, even magazines and photoshoots, since Janet has lots of fashion moments there.

clowniing — Rhiannon (Total Score: 28 pts. // 70%)
Style:7.5 • Creativity:8 • Motif:5.5 • Description:7
Comments: I like that clown went on the elegant route for this week's challenge. This outfit on Rhiannon gives very much 2024 Met, Gardens of Time. This entry is highkey more on theme than the actual looks from the event, dare I say. It's flowy, and avant-garde. This looks like something that's close to my fashion aesthetic choice, which really resonates with me. The purple work great on Rhiannon's features. I like the fusion of Maleficent and the Evil Queen from Snow White, though it does read more Maleficent. Had the background setting that clown chose was an actual red carpet, I would've been sold more on the "red-carpet worthy" aspect of the look. That's probably the straight-forward part of me talking, but the prompt calls for a red carpet setting, so give me a red carpet setting. If clown's outfit was put on Dickjoke's background, it would've 100% gave 2024 Met, which would've amped up clown's points.

HELLPRIEST — Seren (Total Score: 25 pts. // 62.5%)
Style:7 • Creativity:7 • Motif:5 • Description:6
Comments: This entry from HELL is giving 2018 Met Gala, Heavenly Bodies. Very regal and ethereal. The silhouette of the dress is cool. I like the fashion brands they took inspiration from. It reads well. The armmods gives me celestial goddess, which is so in line with my style. My gripes on this entry would be in the background and the accessory choices. The beret and the mask doesn't really work with the avant-garde and angelic feel that the dress exudes. And the background, I would've done one... In terms of background, it's a similar case to clown's, where if you put HELL's outfit on Dickjoke's background, it would've helped HELL's case better. But what's dragging HELL's entry down is the emptiness. This is a case where a background would've helped amp up an entry, but HELL doesn't have one. HELL's outfit ultimately boils down to a so-so entry, personally, so having a background to somewhat fall back on, especially in this case since the challenge calls for a red carpet, would've helped give life to their entry, and the entry would've read more red carpet.

Detrimentum — Helena (Total Score: 33 pts. // 82.5%)
Style:8 • Creativity:8 • Motif:9 • Description:8
Comments: Detri hit the nail on the head with their references that they chose for their entry. I can definitely where Detri's inspiration is from, and it reads well. If we're to compare whose Ursula-inspired dresses is better, between clown's and Detri's, I'd prefer Detri's, because it's not too on the nose, but it reads Ursula, in an abstract sense. The headpiece looks ornate. It's almost flapper-esque. I would've added more blue into the outfit, given that there are hints of blue on the head, but that's a minor thing, personally. I do find black dresses for red carpet somewhat safe and overdone, so this dress does somewhat bore me in that sense, but the way Detri styled Helena is tasteful. The silhouette of the dress is almost ballgown-ish, with the bell skirt, but the sheer fabric gives off a touch of sexiness to it. Overall, another solid week for Detri, for me.

mythological irony — Sumati (Total Score: 33.5 pts. // 83.75%)
Style:7.5 • Creativity:8 • Motif:10 • Description:8
Comments: Another Met Gala setting. Not surprised some designers are going with that setting, given that it happened recently, but what I like about this is that it's actually inspired by some looks from the Met (there wasn't a lot of good looks on this year too imo). I see the Georgina Chapman dress inspirations, it's also giving touches of Elle Fanning, with the white, and Lana del Ray with the headpiece. I love the gold headpiece with the white dress. I would've liked it better if there was more gold from the waist down, because the gold in the bodice is sticking out like a sore thumb. I'm having a hard time finding the red eyeshadow on Sumati's eyes, mainly because all I see are white/blues. Eyeshadow choices aside, this entry is quintessential Met, on theme, gorgeous and ethereal. Dare I say, a good entry from myth.

ICLite — Lulu (Total Score: 0 pts. // 0%)
Style:0 • Creativity:0 • Motif:0 • Description:0
Comments: NA
DROPPED OUT.

Ultrabord — Ava (Total Score: 28 pts. // 70%)
Style:6 • Creativity:7.5 • Motif:7.5 • Description:7
Comments: I love the rainbow theme, I like the message Bord is going for with their entry this week. Ava fits the lesbian concept like a glove. Ava looks flashy and dressed to the nines, which is very gay, and I'm into it. I do have several qualms about the look. One, the color choices. I love the rainbow colors and gold. Beautiful as the metallic color is, I don't find the gold necessary with the look, but the balance of the different colors is pleasing to the eyes. Two, the "date". Why's Ava so overdressed and their date underdressed? Beautiful as the representation is, I wish Bord chose a more dressed companion to mesh better with Ava, because their date does not look like she's going the same event as her lover. Three, the lack of IRL fashion references. I do find the outfit nice, but one aspect we're looking for in this challenge is "who are you wearing?" Maybe Bord does have IRL fashion inspiration(s) with their entry, but where's the reference(s) and who are they referencing?

Dickjoke — Talia (Total Score: 29 pts. // 72.5%)
Style:6 • Creativity:7 • Motif:8 • Description:8
Comments: I'm in love with this setting. It's so perfect for Goldeen. Very coy, calm and serene, which are words that I don't associate Talia with, but with how Dickjoke styled their model, not only does it make sense, but also fits Talia well. I love that they added more makeup into Talia's eyes to highlight the fact that Talia's base traits match Goldeen's colors. I like that this isn't on-the-nose Goldeen-inspired, but it still reads Goldeen. The Pokemon's distinct features are present in the outfit, which is good. Beautiful as Talia is, the outfit itself, while it is pretty, it's reading a tad basic. Maybe additions of silk and/or sashes to mimic Goldeen's fluidity would've helped amp this look more. I find Goldeen to be a majestic Pokémon, but the outfit doesn't really give off a majestic feel, with how little movement it offers. It's not bad by any means, but it isn't a standout either.

clowniing — Rhiannon (Total Score: 30 pts. // 75%)
Style:7 • Creativity:7.5 • Motif:7.5 • Description:8
Comments: I'm obsessed with the sparkly crystals throughout the entry, just shining bright. I live for this take crystal Pokémon. I love that the silhouette of the dress is reminiscent of it's Mega Evolution form. The headpiece Rhiannon has on doesn't really look like Diancie's, but I see the vision, and it does make sense with the styling choices clown made with the dress. The colors itself isn't really accurate to Diancie either, since the Pokémon's colors are more pink/white, but again, I still see Diancie despite the inaccurate colors. A couple of fixes in the color choices and headpiece, and this would've been perfect, but regardless, a solid effort.

HELLPRIEST — Seren (Total Score: 36 pts. // 90%)
Style:9 • Creativity:8 • Motif:10 • Description:9
Comments: I'm in love with the fact HELL matched Seren's pose to Lurantis' pose in the reference picture. I'm obsessed with the styling choices HELL made to match Lurantis' features. The glasses to signify the Pokémon's eyes, the different ears to match the antennas, the sleeves, and the bodice to mimic Lurantis' figure. Lots of good choices made with this entry, and I'm really into it. Even the fan on Seren's hand, the flower patterns of the outfit and the sakura background adds that touch of extra glam to the look, but it doesn't obstruct the accuracy. This is a really solid look, and I'm so in love with this take on Lurantis. Once again, HELL's raising the bar for others and themselves.

Detrimentum — Helena (Total Score: 33 pts. // 82.5%)
Style:8 • Creativity:7 • Motif:8 • Description:10
Comments: Shaymin's colors work well with Helena's features. This is a beautiful entry from Detri, once again. I like the pink flowers on the skirt to match the ones on Shaymin's head, as well as the flowers on Helena's head. The consistency of the flora on the outfit is nice to see. The silhouette of the dress is something that I've seen Detri do a couple times already, but with their chosen Pokémon and their figure, the billowy bell skirt makes sense. I love the calmness the scenery portrays, which fits Land Forme Shaymin's vibe. The entirety of the look gives off that "I saw Shaymin in the depths of the forest". For Detri to choose a simple-looking Pokémon, I'm impressed that their styling choices reads anything but simple. I'm in love.

mythological irony — Sumati (Total Score: 36 pts. // 90%)
Style:9 • Creativity:9 • Motif:9 • Description:9
Comments: Wow! A spot-on take on Gothorita. The details added make sense with the Pokémon. The blue eyeshadow to match Gothorita's blue eyes, the bows on the hair and dress, the armmod to look like the Pokémon's pose, and even down to the floating rocks to showcase Gothorita's psychic powers. I love that myth chose to do a mid-evolution common Pokémon, since most of their fellow competitors chose to go for either legendary or fully-evolved Pokémon, so myth stood out in terms of their chosen Pokémon. I don't think the buns are prohibited, since we saw other contestants wear extensions, so it's fine. In fact, the buns were a great addition, since it's a distinct feature Gothorita has. The black on black with the white bows is nice to look at, and the background is beautiful. This is a good entry from myth.

Ultrabord — Ava (Total Score: 25 pts. // 62.5%)
Style:6 • Creativity:6 • Motif:6 • Description:7
Comments: Furret is one of my favorite Pokémon, and when I saw Bord attempting to glam up Furret, I had thoughts. Looking at this outfit, I had more thoughts. I love the consistency of the stripes on the outfit. The stripes are such a distinct feature Furret has, so the consistent addition of them was nice to see. I like the addition of the flower crown, suggesting that Ava's made a crown for herself using the flowers around her, which adds life into the look. The outfit itself is cute and casual, fitting of the normal type Pokémon. But that's also my gripe about this outfit, too. It's cute and casual, but it's just cute and casual. Cute as Furret is, two features I can think of the Pokémon, other than the stripes are the pointed ears and the pointed tail. I see the tail, but I don't see the ears, which makes me sad. Bord kinda shot themselves in the foot for choosing such a simple Pokémon such as Furret, because while their styling choices isn't bad, but at this stage in the competition, cute isn't gonna cut it.