So, earlier this week I gave myself the daunting task of spotlighting some of my favorite recent Hopeful sets. I didn't realize how difficult it would be, but damn, these girls are stepping the game up! I was initially just going to pick my top 3, but I had to do a top 5 (and could have easily done a top-20). So without further ado (and in no particular order) I bring you
ZEPHI'S TOP 5 HOPEFUL PICKS OF THE WEEK:
(Bear with me, it's a working title)
First off, let's talk about @stormyent (I mean, let's be honest. Everyone should ALWAYS be talking about Stormy)
Her set "Feathers in the Wind" shot by @ituit is nothing short of a sexual-meets-spiritual experience. Her face is flawless, her body is amazing, and who other than Stormy would thing of using feathers to tantalize us? Mark my words, this will be on the FP soon!
Next we have the timeless beauty @helix_
Helix is not only a total stunner, but one of my very good friends, and I can say that she is as beautiful inside as out. I accompanied her to this shoot with @corwinprescott, and was blown away by her natural ability to "make love to the camera". It blows my mind that "Sheer Heart" is her debut set, because she seems like a seasoned pro to me!
Next up is @donyx
I kept seeing this preview in the queue and I honestly couldn't wait to see the rest of the set! I love the way that @azera captures the true essence of her subjects, and "Pennie Lane" just made me fall in love with Donyx's sweet, sunny disposition. I can't get enough of her smile and her gorgeous eyes! She was made for SG!
Another set I LOVE by @azera is of this amazing beauty, @violetvixsin
HOW she hasn't been cast as a Bond Girl, I will never know. VioletVixsin is one of those exotic beauties you just can't get out of your head. Her hair, her eyes, and her curves are so mesmerizing, you'll find yourself restarting "See-Thru" as soon as you finish it!
Last but definitely not least is @poupeedeluxe
Every time I scrolled past this preview in the queue, I had to pause and take in this beautiful image. I genuinely need to get a print of this to hang in my home, because it's such a beautiful. mysterious shot. The rest of "Forest Brown" lives up to the preview, and dare I say, even surpasses it. @kasha and Poupee make such a stellar team and this set left me wanting more!
BONUS ROUND - SG SPOTLIGHT
I couldn't not spotlight @lua's new set
This girl has got the most amazing body, and the sweetest face (and as a hairdresser, I am consistently impressed by her INCREDIBLE hair). Somehow, she managed to out-do her debut set with the beautiful spring-themed set "The Romp", shot by the ever-talented @sunshine. I love both of these ladies work so much, and when they joined forces, they created nothing short of magic.
So there you have it, my first of many Hopeful Picks. I'm bummed I didn't start this sooner, because there are SO many amazing sets in MR. Go check these and all the other ones out and let me know who your faves are!