by Layla Morgan Wilde
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July 13, 2006

Do You Want To Be A Gather Cover Girl?

December 21, 2006 02:38 PM EST (Updated: December 21, 2006 05:50 PM EST)
views: 99 | rating: 9.1/10 (10 votes) | comments: 47

    Have you ever wondered about those close-up ads of cover girls flogging cosmetic, perfume etc.? Their skin looks so perfect but we all know it's airbrushed. The secret is anybody can look like a cover girl. Here's your chance to be one too. I've been experimenting with close-up for my avatars and thought it would be fun to do a collage of glamorous black and white of regular gather gals.

Joanne Huspek has done a fab job with her Guys of Gather calender. Travis B. has done amazing collages of Gather men, women and pets. So let's have some fun. If you are interested, I will with your permission, choose a photo from your content that I feel I can work with. It can be color, black or white, any size. The image must be clear and show a full or 3/4 view of your face that can be zoomed in without major pixelation.

Initially, I'm thinking of a even dozen (let's come up with a fun name!) but I'm open to suggestions.

 
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Comments: 47

Faith H. Dec 21, 2006, 2:40pm EST
Layla, I've got a b&w of me back in the day on my images page. Have at it!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 21, 2006, 2:42pm EST
Faith, o.k. keep in mind it doesn't have to be black and white. The image will be considerably altered.
Donna M. Dec 21, 2006, 2:42pm EST
What a Fun Idea - I have always dreamed of being a cover girl...haha, especially after a full day with the four kids, and running around like a chicken with her head cut off...those were the days!!!!!!!! haha

I have a head shot in my images...go for it....at my age, I can use all the help I can get!!!!
Webduck * Dec 21, 2006, 2:44pm EST
Gals of Gather? No, that sounds like gallons...heck, I have no idea. Shut up webduck.
Wendy HUSSEIN R. Dec 21, 2006, 2:45pm EST
Count me in! Check my page for a photo if you want.
Hmm I thought someone already did a tribute to the girls of gather. I'll have to find a pic but I'm not changing my regular pic since it encompasses my personality in a way no other pic can
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Dec 21, 2006, 3:47pm EST
Wonderful Idea. If you can glean anything from my pics go ahead.
Marsha S. Dec 21, 2006, 4:01pm EST
I'll have to add the pic I would choose, but go for it on my pictures too. I always wanted to be a Cover Girl too. : )
Carol Roach Dec 21, 2006, 4:04pm EST
I think it is a great idea, but oh gosh not me, lol
♯ ♪ Dec 21, 2006, 4:56pm EST
Go ahead, Layla. I'm warning you, though. I'm going to need massive retouching!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 21, 2006, 5:03pm EST
Joanne, that's so not true but do you have a pic without glasses?
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 21, 2006, 5:31pm EST
Hey kids, I'm having a lot of problems with pixilation. I must have an image I can zoom in on. Some interesting results thus far...
Travis B. Dec 21, 2006, 5:55pm EST
I would have to shave...
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 21, 2006, 6:39pm EST
No you wouldn't. Haven't you ever heard of bearded ladies?
Travis B. Dec 21, 2006, 6:40pm EST
hmm...I hadn't thought of that...
♯ ♪ Dec 21, 2006, 6:42pm EST
A pic without glasses? Back in the day... I'll post one tomorrow.
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 21, 2006, 6:43pm EST
That however may have to wait for my next project...
Travis B. Dec 21, 2006, 6:47pm EST
awww...*sniffles*
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 21, 2006, 6:50pm EST
Toughen up man, you'd never make it on the beauty pageant circuit ;-)
Arielle K. Dec 21, 2006, 6:52pm EST
I always wanted to be a cover girl and if Gather is the only way for me to acheive one of my many dreams, then count me in :-)
Mark Jepsen Dec 21, 2006, 6:54pm EST
If Travis gets in I want in! I've been told I have great legs. You're welcome to use my thong pic if you'd like, Layla. I think I have one in black and white.
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 21, 2006, 6:57pm EST
Mark, these are close-up head shots. The thought of a close-up of you in a thong gives me the vapours ;-)
Angie O. Dec 21, 2006, 7:21pm EST
I haven't even been daring enough to post my pic yet on here so I don't think so. LOL Have fun though!
Madame Donna C. Dec 21, 2006, 7:49pm EST
Well, I doubt you can do much with my fuzzy green and yellow face...hmmm?
Dannielle S. Dec 21, 2006, 9:13pm EST
Layla, will you be posting your "cover girl" retouches somewhere? I'd love to see the results.

Bart already made me look presentable, so I'm all set, but I'd enjoy seeing your work on this project!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 21, 2006, 9:44pm EST
Danielle, I will most definitely be posting the results within a few days.
Susan *. Dec 21, 2006, 10:57pm EST
sounds like fun.....wait a bit and I'll post some pics of me that I had taken over Thanksgiving...let me know if they are what you want.
♥kyra D. Dec 22, 2006, 9:52am EST
I'm looking forward to seeing this come to fruition. :)
☀ Aunt Shanny Dec 22, 2006, 11:42am EST
Sign me up! If you don't find anything in my images, let me know and I will get you something!
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Dec 22, 2006, 11:46am EST
You'd have to be a miracle worker to make me look like a cover girl. I'm anxious to see the results for those who volunteered though. Sounds so interesting.
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 22, 2006, 1:37pm EST
I leave the miracle working to the mother Theresa's of the world ;-) That said, I do have a few tricks up my sleeve. The first collage is almost ready. It looks like I'll be doing at least two subject to demand and my dwindling window of time.
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 22, 2006, 3:27pm EST
It's a miracle! Just kidding, I just posted two different collages. You can see them both in my content as well as most of the individual portraits.
Do with me what you will.
Jude Cowell Dec 22, 2006, 7:31pm EST
Mold me if you can...not sure about the pixilation issues though not being the tech whiz you are...and...may I have the back cover?
Pina M. Dec 22, 2006, 10:09pm EST
Layla, go ahead dear one - I am definitely curious about this!!!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 22, 2006, 10:21pm EST
Ina. Jude and Pina, you're next. I'll do my best .
Maureen Sullivan Stemberg Dec 23, 2006, 10:41am EST
Layla, have fun!
Jennifer F. Dec 28, 2006, 1:12pm EST
I didn't see this article until now. But, I love the things you've done on the two collages. You're a true artist.
Borgie B . Dec 28, 2006, 1:13pm EST
I already am!! LOL
Deanna P. Dec 28, 2006, 1:15pm EST
i dont care, but just make me thinner. lol.
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 28, 2006, 1:33pm EST
Jennifer, thanks, you'll be in collage #3
Mrs. Banks, ditto,
Deanna, ok, #3 and I'd like to do one of you and your gran, like the multi generational one I did for Pina.
Natalie ! Dec 28, 2006, 1:33pm EST
Well hell, I want to be cover girl!
Layla Morgan Wilde Dec 28, 2006, 1:38pm EST
Natalie, ok you're in.
Tony W. Jan 5, 2007, 11:15am EST
Layla - when is the exciting issue going to be produced? In keeping with women's magazines you will need to make sure the content covers beauty, weight loss and great sex. That seems to be required reading... (I know this because they end up in my personal library that I call the bathroom...)
Maureen Sullivan Stemberg Jan 6, 2007, 11:15pm EST
Layla, I am ready for my shot MS. De Mille!! Hope you are having a great start for 2007.
Tony W. Jan 8, 2007, 11:25am EST
Hey Mo - you have got to compete to be America's / Gather's Next Top Model...

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