Forums > General Industry > How would you define "girl next door" ?

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little apple blossom

Posts: 7617

MCMINNVILLE, Oregon, US

Rich Davis wrote:
I once called a model the "girl next door type" and she took great offense.

I've heard that before and though I didn't say anything I took offense as well. It's like saying you're nothing special, you could live next door to me. Common beauty is not what I'd like to think I have.

Dec 09 06 06:16 pm Link

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Sarah Ellis

Posts: 1285

Portland, Oregon, US

Have any of you read or seen Thorton Wilder's "Our Town"?  I think that Emily Webb in Our Town is the archetypal girl next door.  She's the girl that the hero ends up marrying.

Dec 09 06 06:21 pm Link

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RonColeman

Posts: 246

Windsor, California, US

Michael Pandolfo wrote:

A dig on Hef's TV show girlfriends? What? They're NOT the Girls Next Door? Crap, lied to by the media again!

Hey, a few years ago Bridget was the girl next door,...till I moved. sad

Dec 09 06 06:23 pm Link

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Sarah Williams

Posts: 6

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

ive been called girl next door, and i didnt take insult to it at all. Its a compliment, Id rather be refered to "girl next door" than other things...

Dec 09 06 06:28 pm Link

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_Absentia_

Posts: 9339

Austin, Indiana, US

Wolf189 wrote:
She might be a fast driver.

In city she probably drives a Civic (or similar car) and in towns small trucks.


Edit: I'll add to it later! wink

go civic!  my car

Dec 09 06 07:29 pm Link

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B R E E D L O V E

Posts: 8022

Forks, Washington, US

Dec 09 06 07:34 pm Link

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Idaho

Posts: 1271

Colorado Springs, Colorado, US

Is a cliche that people use to describe female models when they have no idea what they are looking for!

Dec 09 06 07:49 pm Link

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GianCarlo Images

Posts: 2427

Brooklyn, New York, US

The neighborhood may have a lot to do with it.

Dec 09 06 07:53 pm Link

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Fantasy On Film

Posts: 667

Detroit, Michigan, US

ALL of the females on this site are "the girl next door"......to someone.

Oliver Cole

Dec 09 06 07:55 pm Link

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Donezo

Posts: 196

Los Angeles, California, US

Dec 09 06 07:56 pm Link

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Antonina

Posts: 83

Atlanta, Georgia, US

John Jebbia wrote:
Ummm.. The girl next door... is 85

hahahahahaha LMAO

Dec 09 06 07:59 pm Link

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Miss Kelly T

Posts: 35

Orlando, Florida, US

Dec 09 06 08:02 pm Link

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PDXImaging

Posts: 1476

Lake Oswego, Oregon, US

I don't know about the girl next door, but her ohhh so hot Mom loves to run outside naked for the paper about 5 am, and with this recent time change and the resulting darkness, I'm fairly pissed as getting up at 4:50 am to have coffee on the deck and watch a dark paper dash just isn't the same...

but I digress, what was the op????  lol

Dec 09 06 08:07 pm Link

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Craig A McKenzie

Posts: 1767

Marine City, Michigan, US

The sexy high school girl that looks 24 that opens the slats in the window ever so-much and puts a light on behind her and takes of her clothing in a strip tease type of way.  Knowing that I watch this wonderful show, she sometime play with an object that looks like a popsicle...Man oh man...
Who was your favorite little rascal again???
Spanky?!

Dec 09 06 08:08 pm Link

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Model D Nic

Posts: 92

Phoenix, Arizona, US

PRESUMABLY INNOCENT.

;p

Dec 09 06 08:09 pm Link

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B R E E D L O V E

Posts: 8022

Forks, Washington, US

Miss Kelly T wrote:

Dec 09 06 08:38 pm Link

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Bruce Millich

Posts: 206

Carmel, Indiana, US

Dec 09 06 09:36 pm Link

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Andrea Melissa

Posts: 137

Rohnert Park, California, US

ME!!! smile haha i kid!

Dec 09 06 10:43 pm Link

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Nathan Sol

Posts: 784

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, US

I would disagree with those who would take offense because it means they are nothing special.

I have always thought of GND as someone with natural beauty, grace, and charm, someone who doesn't hide behind too much, or any, makeup because they don't have to.  Someone who is beautiful, but may not know it, or give it any thought at all.  Someone with inner beauty that shines through as well.  The term has always had connotations of wholesomeness to me, not plainness or ordinariness.

But that is just my interpretation.

Dec 10 06 12:36 am Link

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Joselin

Posts: 44

Hempstead, New York, US

Somewhere in Time Studi wrote:
I just had a model ask me to define the "girl next door" look.
I tried, but not really sure I did it justice.

How would you define it?
Thanks for the help!

JP

just look at me

Dec 10 06 12:39 am Link

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OC Girl

Posts: 1033

Costa Mesa, California, US

Pretty and wholesome.  The girl you end up marrying.

Dec 10 06 12:48 am Link

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Tiara Lestari

Posts: 11436

Jhanaydāh, Jhanaydāh, Bangladesh

little apple blossom wrote:

I've heard that before and though I didn't say anything I took offense as well. It's like saying you're nothing special, you could live next door to me. Common beauty is not what I'd like to think I have.

This is true..!!

Dec 10 06 12:56 am Link

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groupw

Posts: 521

Maricopa, Arizona, US

...the girl you've known since childhood. Always a friend....maybe even a tomboy....cute kid with her hair in a pony tail. Then one day you see her in her first homecoming dress or prom dress and you can't get the image of this gorgeous woman out of your head! She's the same person she always was, but your perception of her suddenly changed...that's "girl next door" to me.

Dec 10 06 11:03 am Link

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Kizzy

Posts: 12249

Tulsa, Oklahoma, US

groupw wrote:
...the girl you've known since childhood. Always a friend....maybe even a tomboy....cute kid with her hair in a pony tail. Then one day you see her in her first homecoming dress or prom dress and you can't get the image of this gorgeous woman out of your head! She's the same person she always was, but your perception of her suddenly changed...that's "girl next door" to me.

Very nice description!

Dec 10 06 01:46 pm Link

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SayCheeZ!

Posts: 20647

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Miss Kelly T wrote:

Dec 10 06 02:41 pm Link

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A BRITT PRO-AM

Posts: 7840

CARDIFF BY THE SEA, California, US

the gal next door is pretty and harmless

she has great American straight white teeth a cute happy natural smile
she is a long haired usually blonde or plae brown hair
unmadeup natural looking make up
not covered in lip liner, lip plump, eyeliner or fake lashes
lol
no fake boobs or boobs on show
young gal - looks under 25
she is NOT glamorous but looks great without ''trying''

Dec 10 06 03:28 pm Link

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darkman_photo

Posts: 30

Miami, Arizona, US

https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=101491

this girl is epitome of the GND...i dont know her..but if i need a GND..i'd call her..

prob college student
clean look.
no fake boobs
no ripped abes
looks a little nervous being body painted nude.

looks like a couple photographers tried to glam her..(mistake)..
and fashion shoot her..
she is commercial print and artisitc material.
she is totally sexy in her GNDness,

Dec 10 06 03:40 pm Link

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eyelight

Posts: 1598

Moorpark, California, US

THis one does it for me... gorgeous but approachable.  The kind of girl that makes you smile when you think of her...
https://img4.modelmayhem.com/060710/21/ … a8251b.jpg

Dec 10 06 03:43 pm Link

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lll

Posts: 12295

Seattle, Washington, US

Oh, my neighbor?  Here she is...

https://img4.modelmayhem.com/060830/21/44f646377bc73.jpg

Dec 10 06 03:53 pm Link

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La Seine by the Hudson

Posts: 8587

New York, New York, US

It's one of those words like "edgy." When people say it, it has meaning to them, but there's no precise definition, and no 3-5 people would likely agree on who it's being applied to, hence it's almost meaningless.

Dec 10 06 03:57 pm Link

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Somewhere in Time Studi

Posts: 1247

Winter Haven, Florida, US

lll wrote:
Oh, my neighbor?  Here she is...

https://img4.modelmayhem.com/060830/21/44f646377bc73.jpg

Holy Crap!!  How do you get ANYTHING done!?!?

Thanks everyone for your comments!  This was what I was thinking, but had a hard time articulating.

JP

Dec 10 06 04:00 pm Link

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Miss Kelly T

Posts: 35

Orlando, Florida, US

Terry Breedlove wrote:

You are on the opposite diagonal how can you be the girl next door ?

um.. to my neighbor.. big_smile

Dec 10 06 04:04 pm Link

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Vixen Intoxia

Posts: 1004

Bangor, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Appears sweet and innocent.
Catch her dancing in her bedroom through the window.
Can Bake.
Is GREAT in bed, maybe even a little kinky.
Might work in a care home for the elderly/do voluntary work.
Loves flowers.
Has a great smile and a womanly body, and shes comfortable in it.

Vixen.

Dec 10 06 04:37 pm Link

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A BRITT PRO-AM

Posts: 7840

CARDIFF BY THE SEA, California, US

Marko Cecic-Karuzic wrote:
It's one of those words like "edgy." When people say it, it has meaning to them, but there's no precise definition, and no 3-5 people would likely agree on who it's being applied to, hence it's almost meaningless.

i agree with you there
but GND is a clearly defined longstanding idea
right back from Farah Fawcett
she was the typical GND (except at that time v big hair was normal
now - that would be too GLAMOUROUS)

no i cant spell !!

Dec 10 06 04:53 pm Link

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TBJ Imaging

Posts: 2416

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US

I agree....girl next door means something different to everyone. If I had someone ask me to shoot a girl next door look I would have them wear jeans, a tanktop and go barefoot......hair and makeup looking nice but on the more natural side.....and I would shoot them in a more casual setting....like outdoors at a park...maybe sitting on the swings. I would also call it the cute & casual look. That is how I define it but again....it means something different to everyone so there is no right or wrong answer.

Dec 10 06 04:59 pm Link

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Justin Huang

Posts: 1308

Irvine, California, US

i think of the term as a girl who can be pretty or even gorgeous but has a "common" look. her look is not unique and doesn't scream high fashion model like gemma ward for example.

Dec 10 06 05:05 pm Link

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TBJ Imaging

Posts: 2416

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US

This is how I define the "girl next door" look.......this is a shot I did of my friend Amber
https://img5.modelmayhem.com/061206/22/4577943de3ac1.jpg

Dec 10 06 05:15 pm Link

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ELPHA

Posts: 459

New York, New York, US

JUST ANOTHER STUPID TERM..

Dec 10 06 05:19 pm Link

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lll

Posts: 12295

Seattle, Washington, US

Somewhere in Time Studi wrote:
Holy Crap!!  How do you get ANYTHING done!?!?

Well, there is a wall between her and me, right?  But when she visits it's all good...I just renewed my lease, again.

https://img4.modelmayhem.com/060826/00/44efd8cbc4c32.jpg

Dec 11 06 02:58 am Link

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Bill Bates

Posts: 3850

Payson, Utah, US

Wolf189 wrote:
Just for fun! (my take on the subject) wink

She is really cute, has the right curves, you would have fun dating her and more fun making love to her.

She likes kissing. She likes to act younger once in a while.

You can approach her...she laughs freely...and drinks beer once in a while.

Likes sports or can pretend on liking them...while chatting about them.

She is a much better sport in harsh weather for photography (usually).

She is usually under 5'8"...mostly around 5'2"-5'4".
2.15 > Weight (in lbs) / Height (in inch) >1.70 
Example:
2.15 > (125 lbs / 63" (5'3")) > 1.70   smile

She is more street smart than guys give her credit and yet has an innocence to herself.

She doesn't listen to classical music even she can play an instrument!

She can cook a dish or two...mostly homey.

She loves ice-cream!

She is an animal person and likes dogs (owns dog) usually.

She might have problems with her family but loves them very much and usually make an idol from her dad/brothers even if she teases them all the time.

She is rather healthy (general health), and reach orgasm easily!

She doesn't feel cold as much as many other ladies, because she likes to eat red meat more often....so she has a healthy cycle too. She has to be careful or she can gain weight easily and lose her nice curves.

She usually has a sales job (in retail), or is a bartender, waitress, real state agent, bank teller, receptionist, make up artist, hair stylist etc. ..since she can be around people and people (specially guys) like to be around her.

Since she doesn't daydream too much, if she stays in one job, she gets to higher places.

She can be a good Mom...but later...not earlier than 24 or changes to be the "Hot Mom"!

She likes to dance...hip hop...or even country. She probably is a good dancer.

She buys way too many accessories, purses and bags on clearance.

She might have a cute tattoo but not more than 3 small ones...or she'll be heading fast towards Goth culture!

She actually has very nice thighs but she might think they are a bit thick.

She can be swept off her feet with a little bit of honest respect by male gender but she always has an eye for bad boys, since she has stronger motherhood senses and think she needs to take care of them. She might pose for play boy so she can buy a bullette (sp?) bike for the bad boyfriend....and if she is not careful the boyfriend can take advantage of her good nature.

She can sing or act...at least better than average.

If she starts from zero in modeling, more often she ends up shooting with GWC than others.

She might be a fast driver.

In city she probably drives a Civic (or similar car) and in towns small trucks.

She loves Shrek, South Park, Finding Nemo or Toy Story.




Edit: I'll add to it later! wink

I married that girl 26 years ago. Now my lovely wife Wanda is my muse, model and assistant.
https://www.pbase.com/slowpokebill/image/65806655/original.jpg

Bill
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Dec 11 06 09:14 am Link