Summer Skin has come to an end, and I feel it’s time for a bit of a review – to be more precise, a Summer Skin Roundup. We began our journey way back July 4th – seems like a long time ago, right? Well, over the course of two months, we’ve been treated to some delightful photoshoots. Okay, some were less delightful than others, but that’s not for me to decide – that’s for you, the visitors, to decide. I’ve wrangled up each Diva’s feature and found out what you (and I) thought of them. I’ve also determined which were the most popular, least popular, etc. Let’s get down to business, shall we? Read on to view my labor of love..
The following is in order of when they were added to WWE.com.
What You Said: You thought she looked pretty, but needed some meat on her bones. She didn’t look healthy.
What I Said: I didn’t dig the bikinis, but I thought she looked nice. Overall, it was a pretty unspectacular shoot.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; According to the poll results, 29 liked the shoot, while 17 didn’t.
What You Said: The words “fine”, “stunning”, and “beautiful” sprung to mind, so it was clear that you guys were fans of the shoot. It was stated that Mickie’s shoot was much better than Michelle’s, the only other one that had been revealed thus far.
What I Said: I loved that Mickie’s fun personality showed through in the photos – she mixed things up and made it interesting. I though she looked gorgeous and I admired the fact that her body, while bangin’, made her look unique amongst the trimmer girls.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; Pretty overwhemingly, I’d say. According to the poll results, 34 liked the shoot, while 4 didn’t.
What You Said: Opinions were pretty mixed; Among the complaints were dislike for her new, shorter hairstyle and the fact that her face looked like it had been “worked on”. Some said she had gotten less hot, while others defended her, claiming that many (including me) were unfairly criticizing her. In this shoot Candice, like always, proved to make for a pretty debatable discussion.
What I Said: I wasn’t fond of much of anything – I didn’t like the hair nor the bikinis, and her poses seemed over-the-top. I thought the classic look they were going for with her hair clashed with the more modern (and sorta trashy) attire she was wearing.
Yay or Nay?: ?; By golly, it was a dead tie! According to the poll results, 23 people liked the shoot, while another 23 felt differently. I couldn’t have planned that better if I tried!
What You Said: Overwhelming consensus said that Kelly looked bland. The photos were boring, and it often looked like they took the photo she wasn’t ready; Sorta deer-in-the-headlights. Also, it was said that Kelly looked too “made up”, as if her makeup were caked on when the girl clearly doesn’t need it.
What I Said: I echoed the “repetitive” claims – even going so far as to say it looked as thought the same face was being pasted onto different body poses. There was zero variation, and Kelly just looked bored. Comparisons to statues were made, etc. Very, very blah.
Yay or Nay?: Nay!; But just by a hair. According to the poll results, 73 people liked the shoot, while 75 didn’t.
What You Said: This seemed to turn into a PSA for plastic surgery addiction – people were pointing out left and right the things Jillian seemed to have had “worked on”. From the lips to the skin to the nose to the boobs, people were highly critical of her non-natural looks. Some said she looked “confused”, even “allergic to the skin” with the way she constantly squinted.
What I Said: I mostly complained about the way her looks had changed (for the worse) over the years. One of my main pet peeves, exaggerated lips, way taken to a whole new level with this shoot, and I spent probably too long complaining about that. Overall, I didn’t like the shoot – Jillian’s store-bought looks kind of killed it.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; This was a surprise, in my opinion. According to the poll results, 87 people liked the shoot, while 47 didn’t.
What You Said: Many claimed this to be the best so far, with some even jokingly saying it was “unfair” of Maryse to upstage the others.
What I Said: I loved the shoot – she managed to show sex appeal without going overboard with the facial expressions. Her bikinis were gorgeous, and her poses looked natural. I fawned over her gorgeous looks, too. And to be honest, this was where I truly started to like Maryse..
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; This was pretty much a landslide, I’d say. According to the poll results, 148 people liked the shoot, while a meager 20 didn’t.
What You Said: Most were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the photos, saying she looked “amazing” and “fierce” and had one of the best shoots yet. This was pretty much unexpected by all, and nearly everyone had many positive things to say.
What I Said: I was shocked as well – Katie Lea hadn’t had the chance to really show off her photoshoot prowess before. Her intense stares worked really well, and I admired her “unique” and “mysterious” qualities that came through in the photos.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; It was pretty damn clear-cut. According to the poll results, 165 people liked the shoot, while 28 didn’t.
What You Said: Some called this one of Victoria’s best shoots to date. Some felt it was “amazing”, while others didn’t think it was necessarily the best. The response was pretty much positive.
What I Said: I felt her shoot was mellow, which doesn’t usually fit her out-of-the-box personality. There was still that spark about the photos, I said, because her attitude shows through. I loved seeing her softer side..
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; This was another decisive one. According to the poll results, 134 people liked the shoot, while 40 didn’t.
What You Said: Many loved the variety in the photos and the fact that Melina was “active” in her photos, trying different poses. Words like “lovely” and “phenomenal” were tossed about, while some felt some of the photos left a bit to be desired.
What I Said: I, like you, loved the diversity she brought. A lot of it looked effortless, and I liked it. The shower photos kind of turned me off to it, though – I didn’t like the unflattering angles or the blatant “sexy” look they were going for there. Aside from that, I really enjoyed the shoot.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; Wow, this was quite one-sided. According to the poll results, 143 people liked the shoot, while 19 didn’t.
What You Said: You loved her natural curves and thought she looked “incredible”. Her blonde hair in the photos, which by then had been dyed red, was preferred by some. Others claimed to like both looks. Some didn’t like her facial expressions, but overall you were pleasantly surprised by how well she worked a bikini.
What I Said: I never thought Natayla would look so great in a bikini – and that she did! She brought her character’s spunk to the photos, and I loved that someone who’s very much a wrestler could also look spectacular in photoshoots.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; According to the poll results, 130 people liked the shoot, while 41 didn’t.
What You Said: She was dubbed a “natural beauty” and “sweet” by a few of you, but most couldn’t pinpoint why she belongs in the company, aside from her looks. Many were shocked to see so much time and material devoted to a Diva that’s never on TV.
What I Said: She definitely had the most playful shoot – she looked cute and had unique shots that really caught my eye. I loved her bikinis, which were as bright as the beach ball she was tossing around.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; According to the poll results, 102 people liked the shoot, while 59 didn’t.
What You Said: With words like “gorgeous”, “fierce”, and “hot” floating around, it’s safe to say that you guys were impressed.
What I Said: I liked how Beth was able to incorporate her “Glamazon” gimmick into her shoot, looking like a true amazon in the tropical setting. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get past the fact that she felt the need to wear her headbands, but other than that, I was highly impressed that Beth could look both tough and sexy in one fell swoop.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; According to the poll results, 48 people liked the shoot, while 9 didn’t.
What You Said: You felt that everything – from the poses to the scenery to the bikinis – were perfect. “Amazing” was a recurring theme, and that pretty much says it all.
What I Said: I felt that Layla was always photogenic, and this was no exception. Everything was spectacular, and I thought she was in “top model” form. This was probably one of my favorite shoots of the entire “Summer Skin” batch!
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; Looks like she impressed you! According to the poll results, 111 people liked the shoot, while 19 didn’t.
What You Said: Some thought it looked more “fitness”-y than “Diva”-y, with the bikinis and active poses. Still, the response was mostly positive, with some saying she looked great for her age. (Which, in my opinion, isn’t old in the slightest.)
What I Said: I liked seeing this rare side of Lilian, since she doesn’t do the “Diva thing” very often. I thought that this showed her potential to become a more well-rounded Diva, as her photos showed heaps of personality, which was more than some of her fellow Divas could say.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; It was a bit closer than the other polls.. According to the poll results, 86 people liked the shoot, while 29 didn’t.
What You Said: Most thought she looked gorgeous, with a few comments on the “authenticity” of her breasts. Boob job or no boob job? Others were more distracted by her bikinis, finding them tacky.
What I Said: I felt her photoshoot was pretty close to flawless – she’s gorgeous! I complimented her unique looks and the unconventional scenery she posed against. Though, I spent most of the time wondering why she is hardly used on TV..
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; According to the poll results, 91 people liked the shoot, while 23 didn’t.
What You Said: The majority disliked her look – namely her hair and choice of bikinis. Others claimed that this was one of the worst Summer Skin shoots. Some felt she was trying much too hard.
What I Said: I felt the hair was over-done – it didn’t fit with the rest of the look. The bikinis, I felt, were tacky, and the accessories weren’t the best choice. I, like you, thought that this photoshoot was one of the worst.
Yay or Nay?: Nay!; Apparently you weren’t too fond of this one.. 60 people liked the shoot, while 73 didn’t.
So, which was the most popular photoshoot? The least popular? How about most controversial?
Katie Lea's Summer Skin Feature: Yay or Nay?
Total Voters: 193
Loading ...Maria's Summer Skin Feature: Yay or Nay?
Total Voters: 133
Loading ...Candice's Summer Skin Feature: Yay or Nay?
Total Voters: 46
Loading ...Erin: Personally, my favorite photoshoot was Maryse‘s. She continually puts out some of the best WWE.com photoshoots, and this one was no different. I just loved Maryse’s ability to make it look effortless while exuding sex appeal the entire time and not looking cheesy in the process. Her bikinis were simple, for the most part, and her makeup and accessories were kept minimal, which is just the way I like it. She just looked gorgeous in every single photo.
Melanie: It’s hard for me to choose a favourite, but I personally enjoyed four the most: Katie Lea, Layla, Maryse and Natalya. Katie’s was unexpectedly beautiful, I was pleasantly surprised. Layla and Maryse looked phenomenal, but I don’t think we could expect anything less from these two. Meanwhile, Natalya was the perfect combination of “wrestler” and “model”, she is built like a wrestler but looks beautiful and curvy in her bikinis.
What about you? What was your favorite Summer Skin photoshoot? Least favorite? What were your thoughts on a feature as a whole? Did WWE.com waste their time, or are you already excited for next year’s batch? Sound off in the comments!
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August 30, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Thanks for taking the time for this feature, nice round-up =)
August 30, 2008 at 8:22 pm
For me, I personally enjoyed Candice’s the most. The hair cut, I didn’t enjoy so much but I thought she had the best backgrounds (most colorful and most memorable ones as well). It wasn’t just a beach and sand behind EVERY shot like alot of the other shoots. The backgrounds weren’t dull either. They were colorful and she really matched all of her bikini’s with the backgrounds which made it look even better.
I happen to think she had the best bikini’s of the bunch. How they looked trashy is beyond me as everyone else were bikini and some were more revealing than her’s.
Besides the hair in some of the shots, I still think managed to have the best shoot. Her poses were on key (she has great angle shots) and the backgrounds and bikini’s made it a successful shoot IMO.
Maryse’s only got good on the last day. The rest was just her in front of rocks which was boring.
Mickie’s smile ruined hers. Mickie seriously looks like one of the oldest divas around. She looks older than Victoria who seemed to pull off a forgettable shoot as well. The only Mickie ones I enjoyed were the camo ones.
Katie’s was great. I really liked her’s.
Layla’s was boring as well. Just dull backgrounds and tedious poses.
Beth had the same facial expression throughout every shot.
The rest weren’t even worth mentioning to me.
But overall, Maria had the worst shoot. Same background in every shot and she tried too hard to pull off a sexy shoot.
August 30, 2008 at 10:08 pm
I find it difficult choose one favourite… but I think I liked Katie’s the most. But I really liked Mickie’s, Maryse’s, Eve’s and Layla’s too. I quite liked Michelle’s too.
My least favourite would probably be Maria’s or Candice’s. I wasn’t too keen on Kelly’s either.
August 30, 2008 at 10:32 pm
I think Maryse had the best pictures out of the bunch, followed by Melina. I was surprised by Nattie, she looks great. The rest looked alright, with Jillian, Maria and Eve taking the worst pics. Randy Orton anyone?
August 30, 2008 at 11:31 pm
I think Lilian and Eve’s were the best and Melina’s
August 30, 2008 at 11:49 pm
hey thanks for making this great read
also i think layla maryse and melina pulled of the best looks also i wonder what cherry’s summer skin would have looked like…
August 31, 2008 at 12:54 am
Katie Lea
Lena Yada
Mickie James
Melina
&
Maryse =]]
August 31, 2008 at 1:05 am
I also think Maryse did the best job in the Summer Skin. She just naturally has a beautiful look, and didn’t have to try very hard to have good photos.
Also, Beth having only 22 pictures is a travesty of the highest degree. Well, not highest, but it’s pretty darn bad…
August 31, 2008 at 1:25 am
i can’t choose just one favorite but here are my top five.(in no order)
melina
natalya
michelle mccool
katie lea
lena yada
alot people didn’t seem to like michelle’s bikinki and thought she looked too skinny but i loved her shoot.the scenery looked really pretty and poses were beautiful.
my least favorite would be kelly’s. it was just very boring and the swimsuits were just really plain to me.
August 31, 2008 at 2:34 am
I loved Maryse’s the most
August 31, 2008 at 2:36 am
my faves were Layla, Maryse, Melina, Mickie and Natalya..each of these women are wonderfully curvy and poses a natural beauty hard to beat..my absolute fav was Laylas, and absolutley perfect gorgeous woman of color and I loved her shoot
my least faves were Michelle, Jillian and Candice..Michelles body made them bad, she looked so unhealthy it was a real shame..Candice and Jillian looked so overdone and plastic they were a realy shame
August 31, 2008 at 6:04 am
First of all majority of them did a great job, and a lot of the photos are well done so I applaud everyone for their consistent effort. But my favourite summer skin shoots were Maryse – she looked very natural, nice poses, Melina – once again good effort, nice scenery and seductive poses, Natalya – great poses for a model “newbie”, Beth – again great poses although she never has been photographed like this before and Lillian – good to see a new side to her.
On the other hand I disliked the summer skins of Candice, Maria and Katie Lea. Candices hair style was terrible and she over-did the hair styles, Maria was trying to hard and looked a bit thin. Katie Lea did good poses but I did not like her staring, or the backgrounds. Although I am a Jillian fan, I thought her photoshoot was reasonabally well done yet I did not like her strong use of plastic surgery.
August 31, 2008 at 4:50 pm
I loved Lena’s the most just for them sexy twin grannies.
September 26, 2008 at 4:38 pm
melinas was the best.katies not so much.i think melina should have won!!
October 9, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Eve’s ws the best one!
April 5, 2009 at 7:17 pm
maryse and layla were the best. they both had classy but sexy bikinis and managed to look naturally gorgeous.
jillian and maria were the worst. jillian looked as if she’s had a little too much surgery & maria’s bikinis were tacky and her poses over the top.
October 4, 2009 at 12:38 am
I loved most d pictures of Eve torres as i m a big fan of her. She is one of d sexiest women i have ever seen other than pamela & trish stratus. Ranjeev(India)