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Smize[edit]
'Smize' is a portmanteau of the words 'smiling' and 'eyes' and denotes the act of 'smiling with one's eyes'[1]. This is a skill taught to models to appear attractive and engaged without physically smiling, to produce better photographs[2]. Smizing involves squinting the eyes and lowering the eyebrows.
Origins[edit]
The term 'smize' was first coined by supermodel Tyra Banks during the thirteenth season of America's Next Top Model[3]. It was developed in order to enhance photos of supermodels and Banks claims it is her secret to delivering a stunning photo[4].
In Popular Culture[edit]
In addition to usage on the show, Banks has also instructed others on how to smize during promotional interviews[5], most notably Larry King. [6] Another notable figure that has used the smize is German-Filipino model Pia Wurtzbach. During Miss Universe 2015, Wurtzbach 'smized' which Banks complimented her later on Twitter. [7]
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZhRz6DZSrM
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IolPTBw6M9M
- ^ http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Smize
- ^ http://www.wikihow.com/Smize
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaE__NAtrJA
- ^ http://jezebel.com/5365898/tyra-teaches-larry-king-how-to-smize/
- ^ https://twitter.com/tyrabanks/status/678783092811804672