On the other hand I think she did a really good job. In some ways I think she exuded more sensuality than the models - whatever one might think about her age/looks. Brava!

In all honesty, the pictures on the left are far more eye-catching than those on the right...

I like both! Ads should use more "average" woman... because that is the real world. Maybe it would help to prevent eating disorders and make people more confortable with aging...

she looks marvellous in pink

Well done!

I've often pondered whether designers actually think their clothes are wearable fashion instead of just an art form. This article is a parody because it shows us that despite the beauty of the professional canvas, the rest of us, whether inherently beautiful or not, can not pull these looks off outside of a studio. It is not about reassuring Nathalie of her own beauty, or disparaging it.

What is the point of stuff like this? It's rampant and also silly. It feels like an attempt to fish for compliments or validation. No, your photos aren't as attractive as those of a super model with a professional production team. Move on.

100% b******t, why is the "normal" woman 15 years older then the models?.... this is like comparing an apple and an 15 years older apple....

She even got the dominoes right!

OMG! Hahahahahahahaaha I DID NOT notice it was the SAME woman!!! Hahahahaha

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Average try ugly... Some women aren't attractive that's a fact and I'm tired of people trying to say everyone is beautiful. Heck I'm not but I make it up by being nice, smart and fun. Do what works for you but don't try to convince the world everyone is beautiful because it's a simple fact that some people are better looking than others.

Would you buy the items if they were sold and modeled by "normal" people with no airbrushing or touch-ups what so ever. I think i would it's gives a more realistic impression of what the items will/would look like on "normal" people i'm a size 38" uk male size and when you look at the clothes in the stores and adds they are on men that are super fit with 6packs not very realistic when i look around they is not many people looking like that it's the same as the women's the average size in the UK is a size 16 and the adds and things show women at a size 8 and under totally unrealistic. so i say good on her for showing that what you see in the ads is not necessarily what things look like on "normal" people. Now if you are wondering why i was using the " " every time i put normal is because what is normal we are all different in our own unique way and we should love ourselves no matter what you look like

that last one looks like a toilet seat around the neck. WTF?

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Her photos capture genuine feelings :)

Like it!!!

Reading most of the comments here, I am saying the same thoughts, the woman on the left actually looks better, and to me, as a 49 year old, sells the clothes better, than the other photos and model. She has not only just as much beauty, but also exudes the grace and wisdom and real sex appeal that comes from real living, the good and the bad in life. She seriously does all of the clothes a world of good. Brava.

WELL THE 'AVERAGE WOMEN' SHOULD HAVE BEEN AIRBRUSHED OR THE 'PROFESSIONAL' SHOULD HAVE NOT

Where do I sign up.???

It's a good idea but I think the title is misleading. The "average" global woman is around 30.1 years of age, and certainly not extremely fair-skinned. This is at best "How older white women would look as younger white models".

Some of her pictures are very beautiful. :) Yet some I find funny but nice.

I actually prefer Nathalie Croquet's photos. I would feel far more connected and interested in the brands and there products if she was the actual model used in the advertisements.

Love her version of Eric Bombard and Lanvin. That seems more believable than the young waifs.

Well done.

Cracking funny

Models were meant to look like that so they can advertise the products in a good way .. we were meant to look normal but different in other ways

I think you and the models look hot in them all. Do you think you look that different from the models?

She looks fabulous, and it must have taken a great amount of work to replicate all these. Amazing job!

The difference is that the young, beautiful women look better because they are better looking. That doesn't mean the other woman is worthless or utterly without appeal, but young, beautiful women are young beautiful women. I really don't get this kind of thing.

I dont know about you but I like it :) it it doest look like a parody to me, except the makeup photo(not everyone can wear the same makeup)

Ну бред же. Если бы это было на каком нибудь левом сайте, эти же люди, восхищающиеся этой фотосесией в комментах, написали бы что этополная херня!

Better boobs than any of the models! I actually think some of they craier outfits looked better on real women with curves. As for crazy intense makeup.. That only works till 20 something and then it enhances flaws more than beauty. Be natural and be proud :)

Actually, she looks kinda great in most pictures.

I like her more than some of the models and the pink one is just lovely, it's my favorite ...

This is real and powerful.

Great idea :)

same woman used for most of the pictures. For me the 'average' woman looked better in most of the pictures. This also reminds us of what happens to high fashion when it tries to reach the common woman. I am more impressed with people who can show others their strong points, as well as how to bring them center stage.

I think she looks great in all the pix. It is nothing more than a different perspective.

"About the Author (below) Paulina Tikunova BoredPanda Staff This lazy panda forgot to write something about itself." I think this is a cool part of the page. Not to minimize the point, of course.

I think it emphasizes the fact that a lot of "high fashion" is not really attractive on anyone and is downright silly! I'm sure there are far more ordinary women reading these magazines than model-types; and they would probably (like myself,) prefer t o see pictures of "average" women wearing beautiful clothing or makeup, etc., that is actually, well,......... wearable!

Loved it. No, she does not look "better". Not at all. What she does is highlight the ridiculousness of expressing oneself as a moody waify ennui-ridden Personality if one is a. average looking, b. over 15 or c. not naturally blessed with archetypal Hot B***h With Attitude expressions in one's wheelhouse. Three cheers for this normal, cheerful and intelligent looking woman who can't Strike A Pose to save herself!

There are no ugly women....mostly not.

Interesting comments... 1. They are ALL "real" women. 2. There is no such thing as an average woman.

Celebrate individuality, and stop holding women of all ages, ethnicities, weights to the same yardstick. All women are beautiful to someone, anyway.

Looks GREAT to me!