The Death of Natural Beauty

Modeling in Equestria was becoming more about Fluttertypes, more normal and down to earth ponies with endearing inexperience. Fleur de Lis, a traditional model, senses an ill wind, and tries to cope with it in her own way.

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That_one_guy

That_one_guy #1 · Mar 8th, 2012 · · ·

I've said it before, and I'll say it again:

Modeling is the worst hell possible.

Two big thumbs up. Powerful stuff. And that title... The irony is incredible.

Kaelzoroden

Kaelzoroden #2 · Mar 8th, 2012 · · ·

This is really good. I'd hope for a continuation of it, but I'm not sure that would actually be helpful. I want to know more, but the story stands on its own so well.

Dr Bob

Dr Bob #3 · Mar 8th, 2012 · · ·

Excellent!
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Modeling isn't my thing, so I can't judge accuracy or anything. Just take my thumbs up instead.

Grape Lightning

Grape Lightning #4 · Mar 8th, 2012 · · ·

300936 are you nova? lol

Greytercakes

Greytercakes #5 · Mar 8th, 2012 · · ·

301183 Fashion history is one of my hobbies, but modelling not so much. I looked up a few terms and standards, but the story is mostly just guesswork and extrapolation.

That_one_guy

That_one_guy #6 · Mar 8th, 2012 · · ·

301522

Nope, but that image is too amazing to pass up as an avatar.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

NightPony Dee

NightPony Dee #7 · Mar 28th, 2012 · 1 · ·

Bravo. Very well done, and a fair estimation of the actual stress and drama involved in high fashion modeling. It's a very uncaring business, and models have to go through a lot of crap to maintain their image. They have to remake themselves anytime there's a shift in what's 'in'. Kudos.

KS_Claw

KS_Claw #8 · Oct 27th, 2012 · · ·

ooof. Very good story, well written, but god damn, poor Fleur De Lis.

Alex Warlorn

Alex Warlorn #9 · Jul 3rd, 2015 · · ·

Ironically? Going AGAINST the 'cult of the ugly' as some have called it is some suggest PART of how MLP is so popular!

A few words to Fancypants,

And her husband.

When I first read this, I thought it said 'sex' rather than sad, and kept waiting for the cliche shallow sex scene to start, instead I get a deep look at the whims of the industry.

And you think Fleur would realize Fluttershy was one of six ponies who SAVED THE WORLD, more than once!

While I appreciate this look at a cut throat and whimsical industry, Fleur here comes across as maybe a little too arrogant.

Ice Star