^ I don't blame ya
it's incredibly hard to find perfect comparison pics, because of the pose, expression, angle, lighting...
Anyway, don't you guys see a difference?
then:
now...
You know my favorite feature on Ayumi was always her nose. It's no longer that anymore. I still find her pretty, but not uniquely beautiful like I did before. I used to draw pictures of her all the time. Something about Ayumi's face is that I never felt her nose was small. I always saw a good size to it, with nice bone structure and overall a pleasing appearance. Now it's witch-like in photos (i don't think it's photoshop)... too long for it's width, and I'm sorry to say, kind of cheap looking. Her face is looking more and more like those generic "hot chicks" with thin noses and fake eyes. Her pre-2008 nose made her look regal, elegant, and much "kinder" looking.
Saved this pic from 2005 (my story tour big screen clips) for last... you might lol at her hair but this is the Ayumi that's cemented into my mind. I was a fan during that time so I still expect to see this face.
