tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18876685591359163472024-03-13T09:51:09.103-07:00Q's blogQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-67320304133064898812014-03-10T17:21:00.001-07:002015-07-23T09:40:14.712-07:00I got to bag it up<div style="text-align: center;">
This one was a challenge. This one stumped me. This is one I am very happy to finish! </div>
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About a year ago, DJ Tripp asked for a custom messenger bag. </div>
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"It would be special messenger bag that can hold records" he said. </div>
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"It would be able to hold 45s in a pocket too" he said.</div>
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"It would be sturdy enough to hold a laptop" he said.</div>
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"The cover would be houndstooth, than it would have an alternating fabric on the side and adjustable straps" he said.</div>
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"You better draw me a picture" I replied.</div>
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I haven't made anything without a pattern at this point. I thought about making a custom pattern and sewing up a prototype. I didn't get as far as I wanted. I searched the internet for similar bags, to no avail. I even considered paying someone on Etsy to make the bag.</div>
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Then one day, fabric, a strap, buttons, strap attachments and a strange messenger bag pattern appeared at my sewing area. </div>
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"It's gonna be like this, but without the patchwork, and big enough to hold records and no back pocket."</div>
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The supplies sat there for a while. </div>
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I didn't know how I was going to adjust an existing pattern that much. I didn't know where to begin with drafting my own. In the end, I got a new pattern that I felt comfortable with and just adjusted it an inch around to ensure that records would fit inside. One day I will be confident in my skills to draft patterns. I have been reading about it and there are some great resources out there. However, I also think just getting more sewing under my belt will teach me some techniques to add. </div>
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Here's the pattern I used:</div>
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The nice things about Amy Butler patterns: they are on paper-not tissue and the instructions are relatively easy to follow… Lesson learned on this project: buy more fabric than you will think you will need (or make sure the person buying fabric does) and/or make sure you finish it in a timely manner. I ended up buying more brown canvas to finish the bag and by the time I went to Hart's the particular brown was discontinued. </div>
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General schematics, the bag ended up slightly different in the end.<br />
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Voila!</div>
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It's sturdy! It includes a front pocket, an inside hanging pocket with zipper, and another inside utility/pen pocket, a front flap with inside zipping pocket and adjustable straps.</div>
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I think he likes it!</div>
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Gratuitous record collection shot.</div>
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Now, it is time for a bag hiatus. On to clothes!</div>
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Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-80408677883091514462013-12-30T20:54:00.006-08:002014-01-01T20:53:27.979-08:00Christmas projectIt's been a while since I've posted. Unfortunately, I haven't sewn as much this last year as I would have liked. I am currently working on a project which will hopefully be done soon. Stay tuned for that one...<br />
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I took a little hiatus from my main project to whip up some Christmas gifts for my coworkers. I usually don't give out many holiday presents. I don't like to do things that will add stress and luckily at work gifts are given on a on a want-to-give basis. However, my coworkers are more than that; they are my friends and my family. I wanted to do something this year, and also get out an easy project to boost my sewing confidence. I found this great blog <a href="http://jedicraftgirl.blogspot.com/2013/06/my-favorite-zipper-pouch-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Jedi Craft Girl</a> which had a zipper pouch tutorial that had pictures and clear directions. I also like how polished these zipper pouches look, with the zipper top having nice fabric edges and lined inside.<br />
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This project was fun, once I got the hang of it. First I went to <a href="http://www.hartsfabric.com/" target="_blank">Hart's Fabric</a> and picked up some very fun fat quarter packs the staff had put together. I of course bought more than I needed, knowing that mistakes would happen and not knowing what part of the print I might want to use. I bought one pack with cat prints (my coworkers LOVE cats) and two packs of some fun dia de los muertos and skull prints. Zippers and fleece interfacing completed my purchase. (I was happy to have a $50 gift certificate to help!!)<br />
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I became a one woman assembly line: pressing all the fabric, cutting all the fabric, then attaching the interfacing pieces. Once all the prep work was done I stayed up a couple of nights and sewed and sewed. Once I got the hang of it, I could make them without the instructions quite easily.<br />
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Each project I do, I learn something, usually by something I did wrong or different from what the pattern called for (usually this means I assume things in the instructions or don't pay attention at all). In this one I learned that usually a step that seems trivial will end up being for an important reason that I find out later when it goes wrong. Case in point: the step that talks about cutting off the end tab of the zipper seemed unimportant as the ends of the zipper were hidden in the tab fabric at the top of the pouch. On my third pouch I realized that not cutting out that small piece of metal would come into play when I was sewing up the edges. That tiny piece of a metal tab and the sewing machine needle were not friends…many error messages later on the machine and I realized I had to pay a little more attention to instructions!<br />
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I ended up making one tester bag and seven more bags for my coworkers. On Christmas Eve, I decided I needed a couple more gifts and easily sewed up two more for members of my family.<br />
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I did change one thing from the pattern. The last step calls for top stitching the opening in the lining that you use to push the bag right side out. The first sewing project I did was a <a href="http://kayarain.blogspot.com/2012/09/goodbye-project-runwayhello-sewing-for.html" target="_blank">bag for my mom</a> and in that project I learned how to do a <a href="http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2013/02/sew-a-pillow-closed-by-hand-blind-ladder-stitch.html" target="_blank">ladder stitch</a> to sneakily close that opening. It just added a little more polish to the end result. Plus I find the ladder stitch to be kind of fun!<br />
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I think they liked the bags!<br />
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<br />Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-24313100211567122092012-10-22T13:37:00.000-07:002012-10-22T13:55:46.091-07:00Clutch projectTo continue on my descriptions of sewing projects and self learning processes, here is my latest: a simple yet classy clutch. I follow a few sewing blogs, a couple are referenced in my last blog, and one of them was looking for pattern testers. I signed up to try some of the easier projects. I was happy to help test a pattern, because I find most patterns to be very confusing if you haven't sewn for very long.<br />
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The first project was for a <a href="http://www.sew-it-love-it.com/easy-purse-pattern.html#prettyphoto" target="_blank">cute little clutch</a> by <a href="http://www.sew-it-love-it.com/index.html" target="_blank">Sew It Love It</a> website. I was sent the pattern, and told to make the item, review it, give any recommendations and send in pictures. Since I was wanting something homemade and fun to give to a friend for a birthday, I decided I could do both with this project.<br />
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I had some cute scraps of fabric, but sadly they weren't quite enough to use for this project. Not wanting to compromise the size since I was pattern-testing, I went to Hart's Fabrics (oh darn!). I was happy to find some other fun skull/dia de los muertos fabrics to use, since that was what I was aiming for when I had this friend in mind. This time of the year there are some really great fabrics! This pattern also called for some wide ribbon to tie the clutch together, another thing I love to purchase at Hart's. I also found some other fun scrap pieces to use in the future and the lining I found is from the bargain scrap bin.<br />
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The pattern was pretty darn easy to follow, I only got tricked up a couple of times when I assumed something instead of reading the instructions carefully. I have already discovered this is something I need to work on. Carefully read the pattern all the way through to see why you do certain steps and then read each step carefully again so that I do things the right way. At least while I am trying to learn this whole sewing thing! <br />
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All in all, this project did not produce any headaches, let me use up some leftover interfacings I had, and also gave me a chance to sew a little with a satin fabric for the first time.<br />
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On to the visuals!<br />
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The front, check out that bow and the awesome print fabric!</div>
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The back. The downside to using a directional print was that it did show up upside down in the back.</div>
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An awesome thing that happened, was that my print magically lined up when the clutch was closed! I could not have planned this better! </div>
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The inside. Note that the ribbon and lining match! There's also a nifty pocket inside. Apparently I did not pay enough attention to this step, the pocket is supposed to go across the length of the inside. However, it's still a pocket, and those are always important! </div>
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On to the Birthday Gift Basket! Side note: I love making gift baskets. The bad part is I end up spending way more on them than a single present, but the good side is that I can make them totally personal based on who they are for. I love to get creative and have some sort of theme.<br />
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This one had: The cute clutch, Nutella and biscuits (that's cookie to you, dahling), two little bottles of Jameson whiskey, a skull flask, a scorpion sucker (in honor of The Drive movie we had just seen together) and Lady Gaga's perfume! </div>
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Basically a basket of goodies I would adore!</div>
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Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-60500852075568016372012-10-11T21:54:00.002-07:002015-07-23T10:11:30.744-07:00First dress!So, I finally finished my first garment! I have now made 2 bags and a clutch and yet no clothes until this dress!<br />
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My good friend agreed to be my "guinea pig" and around the same time our local fabric store was having a <a href="http://blog.hartsfabric.com/2012/07/03/colette-macaron-sew-a-long/" target="_blank">sew-along challenge</a>.<br />
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The pattern said it was Intermediate, but after reading some pattern reviews I saw that many people felt it was explained well enough for a beginner. I figured since it was a sew-along there would be some tips and such. While there wasn't much of that, I knew I could go down and get advice from real people at the store and since there was a deadline I figured it would light a fire for me to get it done.<br />
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My friend picked out this super cute fabric combo:<br />
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On first glance in the store, I thought the print was much like a print you would see on a bandana and then saw that they were skulls. What a great find! She paired this with the deep blue and we agreed to do a red piping around the waistband and top of the bust.<br />
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I dove into the project by trying out a muslin version of the bust area. That fit her just great so I went ahead with the "real" fabric. It's so scary for me when I cut out the pieces. It feels like such a commitment!<br />
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If you haven't tried a Colette pattern...they are great. I haven't followed that many patterns yet, but so far they are way more vague than this Colette pattern was. The instructions come in a little booklet with pretty good diagrams. The pattern itself was still on the flimsy paper, but of course you can <a href="http://www.sewsweetness.com/2011/09/sewing-back-to-school-transferring.html" target="_blank">copy that over to better paper</a>.<br />
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The piping was something I had never done before, but had already seen tutorials on how to make so making the piping was easy, but attaching it all together with the different fabrics proved to be quite a challenge! Lots of swearing ensued from this step and I almost threw in the towel a couple of times. Another challenge was after I finished the top pieces and was going to sew up the sides, I took it to have my friend try on. Her torso is short and the back piece ended up being way to big! Luckily I got advice right then and there from a mutual friend. (Thank you Kimmy!) <br />
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I could not have made this dress without some great Tutorials! Here are some I really benefitted from:<br />
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<a href="http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com/2010/07/sew-basics-piping.html" target="_blank">To learn piping</a><br />
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<a href="http://sew4home.com/tips-resources/sewing-tips-tricks/how-make-blind-hem-stitch" target="_blank">To learn the invisible hem</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.coletterie.com/tutorials-tips-tricks/video-how-to-sew-an-invisible-zipper" target="_blank">To put in the invisible zipper</a><br />
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The pattern mentioned <a href="http://www.coletterie.com/tutorials-tips-tricks/tutorial-understitching" target="_blank">understitching</a> and had some info on their blogsite. Really there are some great tips and tricks on the Colette website, even if you are an intermediate sewer. <br />
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Some great advice I got from other sewers was first of all from the staff at Hart's "Go slow, take your time" and from my aunt "I have never made anything that I didn't have to take at least one seam out". I won't tell you how many seams I re-did, but let's say it was more than one....<br />
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The things I had never done before making this dress but now have tried!<br />
Facing*<br />
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At one point I realized I wouldn't make the deadline for the Sew-along. The prize wasn't huge, but it was 3 Colette patterns, which are not cheap! With the cute fabric and gorgeous model I figured we had a good chance, even with my inexperience! Once I realized I would not make it in time to win, I really was ok with it; I realized that I undertook a huge challenge for my first garment. At that point I just wanted something my friend would be proud to wear, since she was taking a chance on me. </div>
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I realized that after a couple of hours of sewing my quality would go downhill, so first of all I took a break from the dress and made my sister a cute <a href="http://kayarain.blogspot.com/2012/09/goodbye-project-runwayhello-sewing-for.html" target="_blank">tote</a> for her trip. Once I did get back into it, I made limits on how long I could sew at once. No more 4-5 hour blocks. It seems like a lot of time, but if you have a passion, those hours fly by and all of a sudden it's midnight and you really should be going to bed...</div>
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Anyway, the moment of truth! I finally decided I couldn't do any more work on the dress or I would go crazy tying to make it perfect. I was very nervous since the back had been altered, this would make everything else "off". I worried this made it not fit her, since it is kind of a hard dress to put on anyway. I'm super excited to be done and that it looks so cute!</div>
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I gave it to her and then waited in antici...............pation to see if it would fit. She said she would wear it to work which gave me a little anxiety! Finally she texted me that it did fit and I felt so happy and relieved to hear I had done OK!<br />
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Without further ado, my friend and wifey Amber:<br />
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Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-82790368765693636692012-09-01T18:01:00.002-07:002012-09-01T18:01:29.599-07:00Goodbye Project Runway....hello sewing for funAround the time I realized that Project Runway was beyond fun to watch I realized that I want to try sewing again. I took a home economics class way back when in Junior High and fiddled around (poorly) with making my own things and wanted to try again. I asked my mum for her old sewing machine for my birthday and she went one further and bought me a new one.<br />
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There are so many great sewing blogs out there, and thorough tutorials to boot, so I won't be trying to teach anyone how to sew or do anything like that. Rather I want to just post pictures of things I'm working on, kind of like an online catalog of projects. <br />
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So far I've completed two things and am working on 3 others. <br />
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First I decided to take a class from Hart's Fabric, the cute local fabric store. I have already spent quite a bit of money their on fabric, notions, sewing tools and even a book. Thankfully the employees are all very friendly and helpful. I took a great class for beginners and planned to make a bag for my mum in thanks for getting the machine.<br />
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Here's what I made:<br />
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The print in the middle is a super cute gardening print, and the contrast and lining is a flower print. </div>
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Steve the doggie likes it too!</div>
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I learned SO MUCH just from taking this two session class where we got help making this bag. The teacher started out explaining fabric: precare, grain, crossgrain, bias, pressing. It was all so helpful. I also ended up learning how to use the sewing foot that does a clean top stitch, made the pockets, attached snaps and interfacing. I was very proud to finish this after hours and hours. (The 6 hours of class time was not enough for a beginner!)</div>
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Once I started sewing I discovered I want to make things for other people! I currently have 3 things I'm working on, which I will post about when they are done. </div>
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This is the latest project I finished, a reversible tote bag for my sister, who just left for a cruise today. The theme was to be nautical, so we picked out these fabrics:</div>
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Cotton print, I've been dying to make something with this print since I saw it on Hart's website</div>
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The finished bag:</div>
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It turned out a little bigger than I expected!! It's reversible and has a pocket on the inside and outside, which is handy. The pattern called for the handle to be the same fabric as the contrast, but for some reason I didn't have enough fabric, so I must have cut it wrong. With using the home decor weight and all the interfacing the pattern called for, it's a very sturdy bag! The first bag I made above was my first big project so I spent many hours sewing, getting confused, redoing, sewing some more and so on. This time I understood the pattern language a little better and took my time reading it before I dove into the step. I still need to learn reading ahead, it will save me some headaches. :)<br />
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Both bags used patterns by Amy Butler, her bags are super cute and the instructions are pretty easy to follow. Although the patterns are not cheap, she prints them on real paper, not the crazy thin tissue paper. For the tote, I borrowed a book from the library and just copied the patterns for free.<br />
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Stay tuned for my next projects which include my first garment....a cute dress and a tie for the BF.Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-87587299244488134922012-07-27T18:42:00.001-07:002012-07-27T18:53:10.087-07:00Finale Part 2aka Why I am not invested in Project Runway anymore<br />
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Season 10 started last week and I realized with a little guilt that I never finished off Season 9 for my blog. I thought about deleting it all. I know that I don't want to continue my blog but I felt like I should at least finish off what I started. Perhaps leaving the show and then coming back would change my perception. <br />
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So I re-watched it and realized I still don't care. My goal this season is to sew my own things. Today I had the first episode of Season 10 on as background while I worked and was not interested enough in the show to find it distracting.<br />
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Here are my quick two cents on each collection...<br />
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Kimberly<br />
Lots of bold colors, not much of anything super new. The white pieces thrown in were distracting for me. Good job, but it seems like she needs more time discovering what her style is.<br />
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Josh<br />
He was all over the place. He did do a lot of different separates which makes it a bit more fun but most looks did not seem flattering at all.<br />
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Viktor<br />
I was a huge fan of his theme and style. I thought his collection was the most cohesive and looked the most expensive and had a great range of different pieces.<br />
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Anya<br />
Many of her clothes have a nice movement and flow to them and there is a market for beach resort wear clothing. Otherwise there was not much diversity to her clothes and I found it very convenient that they got $500 extra after Anya had 2 very hideous looks that she clearly needed to pull from her collection to come even close to winning.<br />
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After they announce Anya as the winner, I find that I am not upset by it the second time around. It was so obvious from many episodes ago that the producers were going to do whatever it took to get her to the finale and after spending so much effort and episode tweaking, if they had not given Anya the win it would have been even more ridiculous.<br />
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If you read this blog and don't already follow Tom and Lorenzo's, you really need to! I read their posts about the show without seeing the new Season and they are so funny and sharp I was more entertained than when I heard the actual show in the background. LUV THEM!<br />
http://www.tomandlorenzo.com/<br />
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I miss the first 4 seasons of Project Runway, I may rewatch those and enjoy my old friends while I work on learning how to create my own pieces. <br />
<br />Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-70051252156379330052011-10-24T19:11:00.000-07:002012-07-27T18:12:40.830-07:00Finale Part 1<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ok deeeeeesignahs, you are in for the finale. Wait, you are ALMOST in, we are going to (hopefully) kick someone off before a final twist (I'm sure) and then the Final Runway Show.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Josh’s looks were kind of weird, but I knew the judges were going to think it was enough to keep him.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The black cocktail dress was so lame,</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I don’t know why he chose this to show for his mini collection, except maybe to prove that his whole collection is not filled with the cray cray. I just don't see anything very amazing or fashion forward here. It will also be interesting to see how much he listened to Tim for his final collection. </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I like the direction Kimberly was going with her looks, well except that pink skirt.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">God that pink skirt.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I don’t mind the bubble butt, in fact I’m totally down with it, but the front! The front makes me cry.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">It was so weird and disproportionate and yikes.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Honey can we get rid of that thing or what?</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I liked where she was going with the styling, the judges are just haters.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I can’t wait to see all of her looks together. I’m glad she made it. Let's face it, there have been quite a few black designers in the finals, but none have won. If you look in the fashion world, there is still not much diversity, period. </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Anya’s collection.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I don’t care what anyone says, this is straight up crack smoking that got her to the finals. If they were going to send all 4, which they were, then why waste the time?</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Listen, if any one else had sent that gold dress down the runway, in any challenge, they would have been laughed off the stage.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Do you hear me? It's ill fitting, sewn terribly and has no interesting design. It's a disgrace. Ok the print dress is cute, but what is it without that belt cinching it all in?</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The bathing suit was so unflattering I couldn’t handle it.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></div>
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</div>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-8761233802967032072011-10-22T12:42:00.001-07:002011-10-24T19:11:18.285-07:00Mini ColletionsIn which we find out who will be the 4th designer after Anya and Josh, who have been let through each week up until now anyway, so why not?<div><br /></div><div>On a positive note, what a great chance for the designers to practice in front of the judges before fashion week.<span style=""> </span>They also brought back some familiar faces, with the auf’d designers to be their seamstress slaves.<span style=""> (</span>This has been done since Season 1, so it’s nothing too earth shattering.) </div><div><br /></div><div>It’s very hard to judge these, because I felt like they were all kind of terrible in a way. <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">How lucky for Miss Anya to have Bert helping her drape, sew and do most of the work.<span style=""> </span>Sadly, compared to the rest of the designers, this did look the most cohesive and elegant.<span style=""> </span>Sigh. We all know she’s going to make it to Fashion Week, there is absolutely no way the judges aren’t going to make sure that happens.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZVdw7JbW21aJKS5fw6_lwplA9tpt9E1731EJp13_JSRg9is709dC0Lxrfs1KBHCKfnQPkaw3yhIqFG88tqKxUCvnJq5K2FnHRfEVsBhqH5OVqYLaFT9IHMtFpMoNaFWDt6mzfQfLnzju/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-24+at+6.40.07+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667242530957852738" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">The designers were asked to make a range of clothing, which she didn't (can't) really do. However, even when the judges don't mention it, they want cohesive looks. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">We also said Auf Weidersehen to Laura/Barbie.<span style=""> </span>She had been going on and on all season about how sophisticated her style was and this was her final shining moment to show everyone up and she choked.<span style=""> </span>Apparently the judges had worn her down, they did need someone to be the punching bag it seems.<span style=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig58bRudrZLypHdAbq0HULrDRsFm-kq5CHB2PbdE-S6TxxfcHGLfaZBiHtf1dhmZjtGr09V1Iu9jQzCR6pYneke9ovAsCY1qKvUkwLSHAPogoNc1vfymzUG0mSzqWh-SXpi-_BC7dRRPNp/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-24+at+6.40.57+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667241477000744194" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">This was a WTF moment here, and really what sent her home:</p><p class="MsoNormal"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 202px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZqCs0EeQ7f2p22A8LQR-EqG_-sFm4-dwn9RV25CjhQcpeka8lxCo70dJiX4MdYE5Snc4ECxkrGneIw93z2b-LNomodcr7bnsqmxIA2pXkPNQbl3OwLx899h8IjXaoJQCgSS68EPHcxqL/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-24+at+6.41.18+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667241948815043666" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">As for the “Safe” ones….</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Kimberly’s looks were very Kimberly.<span style=""> </span>I’m not sure why she likes such heavy fabrics.<span style=""> </span>I feel like with more time and a better color palate, these could totally work.<span style=""> </span>I think Kimberly has an audience that would buy her clothes and I’m hoping that she does well and makes it to the finals. The orange coat was not her best work, but I appreciated that she made a coat, it just was too heavy. The look on the far right...I just can't. </p><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 171px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2z0KpEGBTJvK6HfwGta-uqaWPLzXDhFZ8Kk5pQ6ri2GOW3IqxIzug6HUkhDqUwJudF-Qa-CqJ5qJbtsZUQJIJrnnMjDLPDnBgAHb3kRUfiPWIBWCBu7JacU7Iz65ktBDKAv6UVoHRHePQ/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-24+at+6.42.02+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667242325832718130" /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I absolutely hated Josh’s collection.<span style=""> </span>The white dress wasn’t bad, it’s nothing very special.<span style=""> </span>The look with the striped shirt and vest was way overpraised, I have no idea why the judges went on about it so long.<span style=""> </span>And the Statue of Liberty dress or whatever it was? Why was there a black tank top underneath it?<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>A definite WTF moment.<span style=""> </span>There goes those judges, back to their crack!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJDzRiV9EATyI5vJCdp0RtdhxNpu-bNq4QGmNr-HB8OkgimTV-1HuHb0UuDEkTjovmhfdGcr4yPZAdPTQW15LT6CWCXI6fud3NSZ_U4mQaoWzQZw62fji1UzzKxMY2bHW9oVVpL_PVfTp/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-24+at+6.42.32+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667240554547915634" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Also, how do these go together? Because they go with his outfit?</p><p class="MsoNormal"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 206px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHUG6fsW7l0iS6bGrfWC3nENmXLBfsOpIgxwrcHTvbbb6waQvaDhyGNIGZma2KBCkkvJlAPerrndgLsDbkb5jrvMeWJEIAiRHaJRNYBgG05DNweoonyzZSAmElPI5acJyGYbPz-zcGOmH/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-24+at+6.42.45+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667240500165656418" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Oh Viktor.<span style=""> </span>The judges have quietly noticed that Viktor can make clothes and make them well.<span style=""> </span>I liked what they called the secretary look and the pants look.<span style=""> </span>The LBD was a little random and boring.<span style=""> </span>I didn’t think the hip thing went well with that.<span style=""> </span>However, I think it was smart of Viktor to do what he does well at this stage in the game.<span style=""> </span>He knew the other designers were going to freak out and make mistakes. There was no way he wasn’t going to make it if he made well made chic clothes.<span style=""> </span>He has tried to impress the judges with gowns and it hasn’t worked.<span style=""> </span>I can’t wait to see his collection!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKEw148c_iXqCi53WGk3auvIfcic6Zqxa8hbVVXtkcXbVp6szpG8-RcoCq6Ifc66ixtIOjujIM-VoPKAUvT-UcYFPC9KoNncM7aLfbSTExlIDtlkQ3Nph0xwm-Dv4TuWI3pHhTwCAcJQha/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-24+at+6.43.17+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667240088044760226" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">I would totally rock this look at work. Why do they make it sound like such a curse that he makes kick ass separates that have a subtle twist?</p><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 206px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2QI4dzkV6w3MIMUpuVYn8t4TQVtF7TyobGmTGB-0M-S2hGJQHYwZPWDqyw9wphN2G7Idlu3qHLYCnfKqphkGmgvafq-4i2tkLBqE9BarmbNj4CUS0foZYFYZjhKpJxKewCWJbXpBmrv82/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-24+at+6.43.27+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667240262860429234" /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It's no secret that the judges have been over praising Josh and Anya all season. Now we can finally see if they were right all along when we see their final collections. I'm glad Viktor has made it through and we will see if Kimberly can handle more pressure as we get into the final stretch. </div><div><br /></div><div>Last of all, I'm going to leave you with some pretty. I love her!</div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikYRlcvPYUnDHX7YKy-HQU000fEhVLVq2VZXRUhHeKColB9_PYHvYXvjULAb_0i-zzHR3kL9tXfij5mJ2jEfDipCWkdtta4eCSZtYX4asMy-aMdjk8VpyHmu0gjy7tGWqTnP5_f3YJulTh/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-24+at+6.58.19+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667243357270254722" /><p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span></p> </div>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-59802632037368949042011-10-06T22:22:00.000-07:002011-10-11T22:00:30.695-07:00This is for the birdsAt this point in the game, it's like a fashion designer boiling point experiment: How many crazy twists can we put on the designers before they stab each other with their scissors?<div><br /></div><div>It started out birds as inspiration. Good idea to start....</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fNqyZiwlPXhb1cwmrBpz9g5q9yZaM8wuKpVol3MoBtGF4VVgTqt5nUGbEXl1tQpl33KONYLeFlCDl5B5ntqm2PvSwJm1ZZcbzDpbX9FnscbPuZavigIGGZCiV0FJaKA87qH5nMhRRDCS/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-11+at+9.16.46+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662454919931773730" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Twist 1: Pairs challenge</div><div><br /></div><div>Twist 2: Not a pairs challenge, surprise, you're against each other!</div><div><br /></div><div>Then they added Collier Strong to make it a makeup ad. Not a twist, but duly noted for the designers: styling is going to be a big focal point in the judging. The winning look will actually be in a L'oreal ad AND $20,000! Pretty big deal.</div><div><br /></div><div>The designers work away on their high fashion look when Twist 3 appears: Not one, but two looks for the runway! Off to sketch and back to Mood they go. Nobody loses their money this time....mmmhmm</div><div><br /></div><div>As if this wasn't twisty -turny enough, Tim comes BACK again to tell them that Twist 4: "nevermind" they will pick only one look for the runway, and they get to choose which one. </div><div><br /></div><div>Are you confused yet? sigh. I'm just confused at what came down the runway, but then again they were being jerked around every 2 hours on what they were supposed to be doing!</div><div><br /></div><div>As for the match ups...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Kimberly vs. Viktor</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjiytbBN-VMp_P3h0-oKpoADUS6LYEED_XfxFvr3jDej6_1dnAOXbQPBscnuVkqI4Vjjkkvh4I6Sy6eFbN4x_v0cMYyQX4tdpyzXzgVkdNw-poNtQn5qoLEOzy506S8He2LntXZMA2jZC/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-11+at+9.07.35+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662453851886011826" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4nyKUFGgKM45qB0dDAwQpKg2MQY819o17ETTq-GEIJscAl-6L-Lx92Ux4JgHC6BogDJ_v3mxaShyETuuoh0E_IDbhxhsk1qQhb0wr2bF9EOw41BYJZ7ecAcYIHgl8SBaaIbLE4XIsHkF2/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-11+at+9.08.19+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662453765409111442" /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Kimberly barely made it this round, she had more than a few ups and downs and nervous breakdowns. She also hasn't been on her game for a few weeks, and then getting pitted against Viktor didn't help her self esteem. This week's challenge actually made me sad it wasn't a pairs week, I would have loved to see a collaboration with these two designers! However, this is what we got from the Cockatoo inspiration. </div><div><br /></div><div>Kimberly's look came at the 11th hour and she ended up snagging the win out of the two. They thought Viktor's was too literal. Perhaps it was, but it did end up being a beautiful gown. I wish all the designers hadn't been so literal with their coloring. I think these were both lovely, but Kim's does have more of the wow factor than Viktor's when you side by side. I know that frustrated Viktor who spent more time on his, but it's really not about how much or how little time was spent. Hopefully this gives Kim the kick in the ass she needs!</div><div><br /></div><div>Josh vs. Bert</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 205px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvkIgwkizn90aEBPJmYsawv700jqzJsZ5M1zKToaohiEDFwsC9yzVr_celz-skSMjuZ1ceXbYuQW__3K9-dpDBwIOGDVYkyQMgSRPcVrgYalVhkWPQ4XbM_8P-EOXwQST9V4wpe7Mk1bmt/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-11+at+9.07.08+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662453652669360834" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRkvrJgkfXz7MG-j7FLg8oMSa76hHtv5QSFZDdbk0vB6T4o2CD4u3t_zZ4rVgBdhRhxW_U2sJJi2PRouS4D-9N9mND85s_XNlGo-pXOimoW3JjnXktO7d1MGSHT72Yvr2xTLRy1j2b7ho7/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-11+at+9.06.27+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662453587857211330" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Josh and Bert didn't go super literal with their coloring, but unfortunately they didn't capture any of the joy from their inspiration of the parrot. Josh really does do better when he does a toned down version of his crazy ideas. I wonder if this one went too toned down? It did look better on the runway than in this still. Perhaps he figured if he was going to compete with Bert's simple sophistication he would need to stifle the excess and make something that was a well made current look and hope that Bert continued on his somewhat dated looks he can be known for. </div><div><br /></div><div>Bert somehow took the fun out of Sweetie the parrot and unfortunately also got the Auf. His look was not current, interesting or had any kind of wow factor. I don't even think it was the coloring that hurt him as the design was a little too prom and just not fun at all. </div><div><br /></div><div>I think many people were rooting for Bert. Although he seemed to come off as the cranky older man a few times, you could tell deep down he has the know-how to pull off an exquisite runway show, but in the confines of these challenges, he couldn't roll with how fast you have to work and all the twists and turns they kept throwing out. Goodbye Bert, I can't wait to see your decoy runway show. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Anya vs. Laura</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 209px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxShkVRoLVP9srq1PcNZVu1c_Cz-J5-389HVn2A2o3V_uxz1BqxDZjLPE35NodQdtHTrEVQ0lZyY2xlSfiGWCHV59JOMoKjaZxgwec_1H3Xxw5lz7kAYOi7kB2IIe2YWSJdsdqR1ocwGVy/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-11+at+9.05.47+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662453535859746994" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh42vToTUWlejRCplco3mSerAYepwXafeDlacob_mBwCIW48R4_DfK1KeCohyaBg6ebFWmw0882-5VG57H5EOHfvr7L6f78UFQA9dYCZMop8_KKOWAmnwOPXqOXozuM8QkctuSuS0f-g6lB/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-11+at+9.07.54+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662453704051774018" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Did you see how ecstatic Anya was when she thought she had Laura as a partner and not an enemy? She probably thought she could just come up with the style and Laura would do all the sewing. Luckily for Anya she quickly realized she was going to have to change up her game to compete with someone with more experience than her. These girls had the Raven, which of course would have been my favorite choice. It pains me to admit, but Anya had the better look. Anya went for a more structured look, which is what I would think of with a raven, and it ended up having the feel of a bird, without looking like a bird. I was also very curious about her other look, the fabric was so interesting, I was looking forward to seeing how it was going to turn out. </div><div><br /></div><div>As for Laura's look, well I don't know if it being too literal was her downfall as just being a bad look. Had this been an amazing jacket or dramatic coat, she could have blown Anya out of the water, but unfortunately the jacket didn't seem the right fit or shape. The feathers around the lapels just looked cheap and with the jacket hitting right there, it makes you focus more on her tight pants. The styling was terrible to boot! Hey Barbie, what the heck are you doing? I thought you were all about sophistication and really well made expensive looking clothes? It just didn't work and she's lucky she didn't get the Auf. </div><div><br /></div><div>Did anyone watch "After the Runway" I did and wished I hadn't. So I just think Josh is even more of a immature douche and Anya is really just playing the game. Should she have helped Josh when he asked for fabric? It wouldn't be wise to help Josh at all, however isn't it a little hypocritical for her to deny help when she has received so much from others? Or is that everyone else's fault for helping her? I wonder if the other designers knew back then that she would win so many challenges, if they would still help her? </div>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-91429784750637445202011-10-02T22:23:00.000-07:002011-10-03T20:33:18.615-07:00Sew 70'sSew 70's: As in, judges are back to their regularly scheduled program of crack smoking.<div><br /></div><div>I know! The designers did so bad making 60's and 70's clothes, let's make them make 70's clothes and make them Modern and Chic! Do you think they have the cognitive capacity and know-how to make this happen? Answer: The producers are asking these questions so I'm assuming the answer is "No" so they can have what they want-more drama and tragedy on the runway. Sure, they probably plan out the challenges and guest judges much before they do them, but that doesn't mean they don't switch the order around for better TV. </div><div><br /></div><div>I don't have much to say about this one, so let's get our pipes ready....</div><div><br /></div><div>This boring maxi dress by Anya won. Oh Anya, you're so amazing with prints, you really know how to dress a woman: blah blah blah. Congrats Anya, you're beautiful and you can design clothes. I suppose I'm just being a hater. </div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh0knz8LiCqp35vt6O8K4oGYjNpGDTNkPsx2K1wz1BJvYVnywxT5BX2BdCR1xEQrewuPItGz2V2dRsjWKeYSXrML6qd7RnIll5SoJIAn_uaBVs5265vGeyo89d99n2FU9leXxLpDZ92q6T/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-02+at+10.39.29+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659137149221053426" border="0" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Wait, I forgot this is a jumper so those are pants. Nope, I'm not impressed. That and this was sold for $198 on Piperlime.com and is already sold out. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here's Heidi showing her Anya-love. Heidi is showing that model how to WORK!</div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 198px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDdj_RJ0OcvckC5ZEMVqcmq3DBToodvOC1ZWZGI2z0yVRGR_X_S_S0iyT6T7L2kXFSfgfy29FYUF8e0UluEmvFvdwcV6AKdx3AtYYo_WtBI9Smuu5M27EtQd_EZg1YZvF5tNA57pcUgH8/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-03+at+8.22.06+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659472196876600434" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>.....I just don't trust Anya.....</div><div>Plus I do feel honestly that the judges are giving Anya leeway on her designs, knowing her sewing skills are not up to par. </div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6rcmUX5AQNVeW4sBVJXeJm0O3u9aNwlCpoK9yV_pBvCiiWGXYiCdfITj0fapzYaHz9dLXKNhDzB89YmAu2NskMuY8h6qLjF19IbNWIRJpEQ94iZimruo8TkCIlp-Ybfewlqe_2e_KMe8B/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-02+at+10.47.33+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659138862307103570" border="0" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>"Anya, this concerns me"</div><div><br /></div><div>"Don't worry Tim, I got this. The judges eat up whatever I put on that runway. Smize!"</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>In another double win: Bert also won. </div><div>Who knew the old dog had it in him? He's just biding his time while the other designers bicker and freak out and he may just calmly walk into the finals. Who knows? </div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 193px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzSWBPR48Y8koY4Rj8gJQP8TYrvgQeuNROCgMVeri-0UJ3OXCylgq5i4m1sudKPP9-T3x6UKj3fiCOyvHOrFUzHCBDZPqYX6eUYCoNAGXKxjBIFG6ufYRtvvUEDmv0TJjRpQ6juM-rM0-M/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-02+at+10.40.26+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659137206446631666" border="0" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This still bores me. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Viktor robbed again. This outfit looked better without the jacket and the pants are not a particularly flattering cut, but overall he had the best look. Once again. </div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 182px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqawGUiG-iy50bPTNJNqycd8bWCr4gtn9ZdsIRsxnzkqO78DyTEQJpTHiXGGWA60P5m1GLPuh-7f3HRFk5nmNTPh4QOUXU84fI03hia_OfkvP-GgDmdrKFtbbJwfbCCOrqv4ZhbYeD1W9D/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-02+at+10.41.58+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659137290832155634" border="0" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I guess they gave up on doing anything with the models on this show? I don't really mind, but Viktor really needs to get rid of this model, I think she's hurting his chances. </div>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-49626215644586425602011-09-30T19:30:00.000-07:002013-12-30T21:04:18.911-08:00Image is Everything<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpxc4xntspPNCLsgf3vu4Ze6oBllIfiTJdn0nlMN7_x6qNiywDSEHzPaXTvLLmK2Ax5QuHSpb8GIN8R6MNKXAgIOEvif7VnK5C8NnlB7tw0Ew2mzEpBLpSYuW2J8MskJppOQOo0G6E-0K6/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-03+at+7.56.45+PM.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659465634757239682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpxc4xntspPNCLsgf3vu4Ze6oBllIfiTJdn0nlMN7_x6qNiywDSEHzPaXTvLLmK2Ax5QuHSpb8GIN8R6MNKXAgIOEvif7VnK5C8NnlB7tw0Ew2mzEpBLpSYuW2J8MskJppOQOo0G6E-0K6/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-03+at+7.56.45+PM.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 168px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 291px;" /></a><br />
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Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-19650748598142308122011-09-30T17:44:00.000-07:002011-09-30T18:14:34.767-07:00What Women WantLifetime named this "What Women Want", when it should have been called "Duh Moments in Life: Men Love Boobs"<div><br /></div><div>In this episode, the designers are tricked into thinking they are going to be doing menswear, when TWIST, they are going to design for the man's lady- based on their ideas of what their lady likes. Luckily, they get the women's measurements from some other source besides the menfolk, because according to them, they all have huge racks.</div><div><br /></div><div>The women are added to the mix later, which only makes it harder for the designers, especially Olivier, who probably has nightmares from the movie title "Real Women Have Curves". The challenge with working with a client is walking the fine line between Designer and Dress Maker. As Michael will surely point out numerous times, it's not "Project Dressmaker". Some people are naturally better working with clients, and I have no doubt there are some famous designers that are no better at working with people than some of our PR contestants. (Thankfully Oliviers' clients gave him a good pep talk to get him through)</div><div><br /></div><div>After a lot of talk about boobs, boobs, boobs (this time not from Heidi...yet), we make it to the runway for this week's crack smoking by the judges.</div><div><br /></div><div>Granted, when the looks come out on the runway each week, it's getting harder and harder to decipher who is going to be in the Top and who is going to be on the Bottom. We have to just rely on who the judges feel like picking on that week, and who they can praise for doing possibly nothing more than someone else to win. As in the case this episode. I'm not sure it would do much good to show all 9 designs, as they all look like a basic dress or basic top with basic skirt. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here is the Winning design and ShouldHaveWonDesign:</div><div><br /></div><div>Winning look by Josh:</div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 161px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4PjFFffzs3Q25n4qJ-paJa7qEnY88Wv_pD0wClC-knOt-85lT2bPbImKUVRKMOPZCiup1u8g-5BrOmTQO0SojSwOdXR6B6RGY6tA_sNoeYUgfIcKxBCahSGUe9WvrloHhbN7H5b23ZN_b/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-30+at+5.35.10+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658320697576740546" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Granted, this is a very chic dress, with some subtle detailing that looks good. It helps that the woman wearing it looks about model proportions and the bright shoes to compliment were a smart idea.</div><div> I'm not saying it's bad by any means, it's quite cute. I'm just thinking it really is a LBD on a thin blond with cute shoes from the PiperLime.com wall. Where's the innovation the judges used to expect, even demand? </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Viktor's look which was a close Second</div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Db4V-eO9sL7qB0uzml9BzjtbGZmDAIp6onMre20yz4O0EDR3ijmFgpJVTwK_8vXlmOC4LSBk_L0x0__NBTAtb7B7sgK1QS7plLBK23ekMhyphenhyphencauDY8GCgaArR0Dl1NZ-k5ZDrUhyphenhyphen0QTO7/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-30+at+5.34.14+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658320586785597330" /><br /><div><br /></div><div>Here's</div><div>where I feel a little crack was involved. Here Viktor worked really well with his clients, put together an overall cute look for her, and made something that was just a little bit different, and you could tell fit with her personality. I loved the clutch he put with it, and how much she owned the look. Yeah, I'm not crazy about the necklace with it, but they do have to use the accessory wall, do they not? Viktor is always the bridesmaid....</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Anya's look</div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIKmq2B1BvYJMJPAc0dBtcMEJCwBoSpFgQV6vMFNQkcJvfYkSBwKNQTLo1TJinGq8iCe1wgck788GNP1xWIHBPnEy56o5yjuiLW0WPYBONZdcBKqQu-gBXuuxysdRtWuaVaVM-Zv7mEovT/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-30+at+5.34.41+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658320648318870642" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I don't know why, but I just don't like this. Kudos to the bold statement and doing something different. She is also very smart to not do something too intricate and tailored to offset her non-sewing skills. The print is memorable and again, she can MacGuyver around the fact that there was probably not much sewing involved in this look. I hate the one sleeve on this. I don't feel like this was praiseworthy, just safe. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Bryce, sorry you're Out. </div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 201px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiX5eC4lRnBHuxH_8xjgtMpULLQ5nX_z33ezSe0_POpXMmkuDmYQ-KkpMLs0cNGlfKYrXWRk-0bYiYFB6dpEO51s3PMkySuUT6M7sfTOeYANDjMtuBdNfQSxh-uPKPK2oy-aP2UlpdThC9/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-30+at+5.33.33+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658320507420088594" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Well, it seems the emotional designers are dropping like flies. Bryce was just trying to skate by the first few weeks just to be safe, not a winner and definitely not wanting to be a loser. Unfortunately he didn't give the judges a good view on who he is as a designer. </div><div><br /></div><div>For this challenge, he made a dress that his client wanted, and worked with a color outside of his comfort zone. The judges thought it had too many design elements. That's the crack smoking, because then how is Anya's dress not too many elements? If it's too plain, how about the safe looks and even the winning look? </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm not going to argue for him to stay. It's a perfectly boring look that, unfortunately, he's done too many times. </div><div><br /></div><div>Dahlings...what is one of Tim's best advice lines?</div><div><br /></div><div>Don't. Bore. Nina. </div><div><br /></div><div>Sigh. I'm barely watching this season, it doesn't seem to have that thing- that<i> je ne sais quoi</i> it's had in the past. Who to root for? It's also really anyone's game to win or lose this season, which is one of things that is so frustrating. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-32207024383932154462011-09-20T19:12:00.000-07:002011-09-23T23:16:42.440-07:00Can't We All Just Get Along?<div>Short answer: No. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here's all you need to know about this episode, so you don't have to watch it....</div><div><br /></div><div>Betsey Johnson shows up to talk about their challenge which involves a team challenge (uh oh) making a 5 look fashion show with their own background movie. They are also going to making their own prints to use in at least 3 of the looks. </div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheH79bqsRRQqTkIV9jyGO5SarVrAktbA9hA-r6Zga8z9ObAgqa7Oz_ZBmiUwsG1hnrizQYgyaD3_2pwSeilaD-gDARQlHGYNccb7prOL1xsGjRAloICGOL_jQJSEhoz9w2tTU3zfgCRr7j/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-23+at+11.04.31+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655803397577252690" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Josh is still a jerk. And dresses like a figure skater. </div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 186px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Br9N7HppKIWRtWTOZY00InjcKY0LLwsEaS8BJ3fh_-FhogIVmSk6fwKzaPe_PaSDKBu80A7l2EEm71K06XBoc0bnckYB3MW5-F4z8IYH1x5o9qqGJcjuK4QJdrhLTBkb-vcKi3wcSHR5/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-23+at+11.01.46+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655803335948093378" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Team "Nuts and Bolts", self named, are so dysfunctional Tim has a mini therapy session with them. They stood in a circle and held hands. More uh oh....</div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh596bntRVrPxZUpOeRNDSaCAwOZeVse1Mudy29YZ1YbzSOFKUAxO-GXwoXTIa-71qBkjsvpgvFhvLZqfVXEsSF41pixbhCYaADML2cMwBe74WppevlZeBBSwI504kLVao-mCoGS4lRnQxM/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-23+at+11.04.18+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655803494000346338" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This boring look by Anya "the model" and" judges' favorite" won the challenge. </div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 211px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Hf1hIhy_rvqi1qcL53zzZrdiSPHwqKYrSTBJYEZILNMMSgNXwYXQl_3roJSCeHw_JsC-cl8CujFzDsdWTGOi88bZJdF67UQCwGbyhy4WSlxIJ3BCb0Si4KOAuH5hd2Bt_vKlh5hyphenhyphenvnXu/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-23+at+10.57.09+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655803176383118690" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Viktor, who has been quite consistent and made this sharp look, did not win. Perhaps his model is holding him back from wins. Yikes, why is she so sour? Would it kill ya to stand up straight in a gown?</div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4vveXsNzkly1I7DzAyRo5fn7rsTYX-jKqF6-_OI6PsrUabgT27Y2gOQCAHjJrR7RKHkPM4zPZfpJ09df17K1N1J8KS24IBUguWSOFpDdpscq5lm8UeJvoaNRNs0eQ4MPMzmdxB375T1_w/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-23+at+10.58.21+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655803224115546722" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Poor Becky goes home. She seemed to really get torn down week after week either by the judges or Joshua. Unfortunately I feel like she's better than this and just couldn't perform under these circumstances. She also got used on more than one occasion for her sewing skills. </div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 194px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5fcFqsiLGwmvXAJf86N3V0bBIPTqcMu6XjZtgUrMwqzWGkN0sdKI4uRXJHkqgdk5Fp9B-ixYQIp-diYTkmQlep-sX3ik2nynMPdT6kHQGukH_cO0Qg065ysxQWtGAv2qfnrFwpEqODNpg/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-23+at+10.59.37+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655803278549974114" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Spare yourself all the drama of a team challenge and skip to the next week: boob obsessed men "helping" the designers make a look for their partner. </div>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-85736859582288455712011-09-02T14:17:00.000-07:002011-09-23T22:55:45.026-07:00The Art of the MatterI don't even know anymore.<br /><br />Is there any glimmer of talent on here? Am I missing it or are the challenges just so lame that they aren't able to shine?<br /><br />I don't know if I liked any of the designs from the challenge. I guess I'm comparing it to Season 4, when they did an avant garde challenge, there was some amazing things that came down that runway. sigh. The judges aren't helping. I never know if someone is going to be in the top or bottom until Heidi announces it.<div><br /></div><div><div>For some reason they absolutely gushed over Mr. Meanie himself Josh's look:</div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 195px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiISCer9PHWzVggmY-7IYGJGoXA2dHxCiBvnwPEg-6afUp5S2lPXUn_vYJCULSJ6VONGVn6hpKj87XMNwpD3mLKRIH0NZTdpAruXOqF_HQZKQlDhOV88cciG6Z9lpXMz4q3wsHW5_9oZqiO/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-23+at+10.05.44+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655789467361116322" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">I'm sorry, judges, you like orange and brown together or you hate it? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">Because if you thought Fallene's look was too Fall pumpkin for you, what's </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">your reasoning on this? I hate this look from the netting on her </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;">head and hideous lipstick down to her brown boots that go with her tree trunk skirt. Just no.</span></div><div><br /></div><div>And don't get me started on him playing the mom card after being a total douchebag the week before.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Anthony Ryan won the challenge, but not because the guest judge, Kenneth Kole</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">thought he was the best:</span></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPhwzo4v-R3gAl1yQIEdlLmMu8dyTlPWfyFhEKkHrgZqnJTGU3nD8szDQrHYz4tEdWmQ8ADB1cmIUAdpwxgAwoXh3sr4K_dPOKy5v8N6bT-4j86RXoQFmeXwCrweR_Nx4mSWnxzpQR1JRj/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-23+at+10.04.47+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655790050529207138" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I can see how the judges would like this look, it flowed and looked pretty great when it first walked out onto the runway. I love her hair and overall look together. However, when this dress just stood there on the runway it looked just as bad a craft project as most of them did. The judges seemed to like the looks that had the absolute most literal interpretation of their painting.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 189px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB4_8nqulG5sCyUV2IyjY6eMC1H-sEhyphenhyphenBeeXPL_aEL_4nYQythuklh71Tdaqyqg8dqlXyio8h440fdDspEZ3hGH8ehYG-2hlU9wdo29Es_VBytQWOCov2mLpXiIovpf1KOiHUryCx2Y_d4/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-23+at+10.04.03+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655791243314543570" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Oh honey. This is a cry for help. Is there some reason he heard avant garde look and made a mental patient look? Why can I see her g-string? Why does she have that hair? Why does he do the weird foldy beige looks?</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I can't get past his changing accent and sullen looks he puts down the runway. This could have been an out; Olivier had the happiest painting and ended up making the saddest look of all. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 176px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPFmLLCJGx4a_J0zJfO3ozwtZx4wb61d4MP8akzSInJUnKRctoTPKFAG4uGrg4XIHz4auVEvCG5HH2scLEDCemXLQLTZ9Is6RX2c7IHFgNm40Y8M4Wmuvccbr08qUoMgNffZvOwvaftQZ2/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-23+at+10.05.15+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655791336620099314" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Say what you will about Bert's look: shapes gone crazy, pregnancy chic, some nightmare I had in the 80's come to life. However, this is a look</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">you can't stop looking at and was memorable right? Wrong era for avant garde in 2011, but he did know at least what he was doing, and that was playing with silhouette and perceived fashion. Yes he fell short, but he was on the right track.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Other people I thought that were almost there and just needed a little more something something or some better</div><div>styling:</div><div><br /></div><div>Victor</div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 203px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSn40epOQuxaTI7d1ZxYviKjLhUVymJWKdNV7qiWyDJAWS9zoQoQKcRhkH0nsLOc8nNEo2ilzxHskAjb9bsw8Nh8KTnADwMxDYhZPto69Cwj6shWacHGiy79ZB4qyjnwSAPxm06NeJhYnF/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-23+at+10.20.42+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655793825128108546" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Anya</div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 198px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-clZT2qDB12hdzWRua3bB75r5QHFyGmwmLDPgkIMsvzH8EJZvXhu54VhBJEZeRZthcUL8DfliMPoxHNQ7BsPviJryDasUmQmz4CsC43TyOA2mZrUBc2fxpUVAXXqJwODPk2O7MixQYYtA/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-23+at+10.21.14+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655793880251315650" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Laura</div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 204px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaR3NjwYWNgjHYXNagDRa9GhUeSgXRt4NEXC09n-BwAG0QaBg7GbKVj1hTq4YzJM-mIHFiEWQbbvsKf5ldoG4LkDo9D_muheGNHC-DusTygC5gaytHs8bkqliH8pYMrUGYuhRQg9QUSHpu/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-23+at+10.23.21+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655794123366932178" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 179px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWwHseojnBU9By906egSFT6I_83rebFeYHoJ7eFcx2mdGSTG1DzhtmELQzeDo2L0QuBfYGk_E3wGfjKUjsVwONiOqB_tuLLSZ_b81le4RE6LlhpLwreUEBk9ltW4hjYcyAZgi2DLosiDU1/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-23+at+10.21.39+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655793939906719842" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Eh....failed Gaga wannabe? Etsy fashion? I didn't think of Becky as boring, but this is boring. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Oh Josh C.....</div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 202px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFisWEoSMUIPda7Vta4bj3OSAWqWzqa9wjyKykHW0Az3RcIiQGB7DIXDgDtN8GUBPy_LH9cesXpel74_s6OE3rGkN-RQbbO3HWMWfyQKsMF_NIzCJArS4EPVWLETDi2MVc_WEu8CUXvt01/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-23+at+10.22.47+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655794010024614498" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Everyone thought you had the most amazing painting and artistically yes, it was. However you were damned if you did and damned if you didn't. Had you made this more wolf-like, it would have been called costumey. Since you didn't they were bored and called it a waitress dominatrix look. It was Josh's first and last time at Mood. Was he brought back to be a martyr so that precious Olivier could stay? Sorry Josh, we hardly knew ya....twice. Too bad you didn't go out as a full on wolf. Awwwwwooooo to you Josh. </div>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-56612571554409241452011-08-31T23:24:00.000-07:002011-09-01T20:41:40.286-07:00Off to the TrackThis may turn into a ranting post, so forgive me in advance, or join me! This was some heavy crack smoking by the judges, but mostly by the producers.
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<br />Exhibit A:
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<br />"DEE-SIGNAAAAAHS! It's the all terrible team challenge time! I will make you bicker, complain, backstab and hate your team mates. I will force you to 'throw one of them under the bus'. I will pick a great way to choose the team captains! Not by pitching an idea to me and choosing the best ideas, no not even by chance from Tim's velvet sack of wonder. No no let's have you run around a track! That way the most physically fit designer will be in charge! Watch out Bert, don't have a heart attack now!"
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<br />Seriously? I just can't. How does this make any sense and how is it fair? How is it even entertaining?
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<br />"I fell down like a bitch" Ok Olivier, you got me there, that turned an embarrassing situation into a cute and funny one. Well played!
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<br />Exhibit B:
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<br />Cecilia. Ok, maybe that wasn't the producers, and then again was it? Maybe Cecilia wanted to go home on Episode 4 and they didn't want her to save Julie, because they knew Julie was not as exciting of a character, making Cecilia even more bummed and thus giving us more drama with Exhibit C.
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<br />P.S. Ok yes, I'm sure there is a lot of pressure on this show, but jesus couldn't you just get kicked off with dignity, knowing that other designers missed out on this opportunity that you don't want to fight that hard for? Seems a little selfish.
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<br />Exhibit C:
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzA-1ogzKtfQ2s0RK8_zhRFPjYvFBQx5jKYk9LtrAjg39CpxOb_Pt2yFZB03J3nTRtlKBeZXzKZ1OrMXseIDACEEQdJ0PCOnXNCQoPB-YVWyh3iIS5zODM37s22vtYbCDhSsSqCR6fcElD/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-31+at+11.46.22+PM.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzA-1ogzKtfQ2s0RK8_zhRFPjYvFBQx5jKYk9LtrAjg39CpxOb_Pt2yFZB03J3nTRtlKBeZXzKZ1OrMXseIDACEEQdJ0PCOnXNCQoPB-YVWyh3iIS5zODM37s22vtYbCDhSsSqCR6fcElD/s320/Screen+shot+2011-08-31+at+11.46.22+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647278980240786962" border="0" /></a>Josh C. is back! Well, good for you.
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<br />Forget that Julie was the last designer kicked off and Cecilia has just left and really should have said something LAST WEEK on the runway to save her. The natural replacement to Cecilia leaving would be Julie.
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<br />Forget that Josh C. was Auf'd in Episode 2, so he didn't have to design for 2(!) challenges(!)
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<br />Forget that in the past when they've brought back past designers, they made them W-I-N the current challenge just to stay on, or they were auf'd yet again.
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<br />Yes, forget all that fair stuff, let's let Viktor--who came in 4th place (or last of the captains)--choose who to bring back to the show and possibly win Project Runway.
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<br />Oh but welcome back Josh C., great to have you back.
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<br />Exhibit D:
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<br />As in Das Klum is crazy.
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<br />"Deeeesignahs!? I am going to have you design for New Balance, because why not? I'm busy having lots of kids and humiliating up and coming designahs. Oh and yes you can design whatever you want* to go with these suede or denim sneakers!"
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<br />*sure make a dress, but then later I'm going to ask how the model would work out in those clothes.
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<br />"You have 8 hours to do this, no wait 13 hours to design. Whatever makes you more sleep deprived for the runway!!!!"
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<br />(Nice sneakers Tim)
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<br />Exhibit E:
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<br />Group challenges. They exist as pure torture. Add to the already unfair way to select the team captains, the further humiliation of choosing the teams like it's a sport, bringing back someone random selected by one of the captains, add vague and conflicting design parameters and then throw in: Cranky Old Guy, Pissy Queens, Dowdy Doodie, Can't Sew Beauty Queen, a couple of cliques and presto, you have a Reality Show full of Drama instead of a beloved design show you used to get a kick out of because you actually cared for some of the characters and wanted them to succeed. That's what has been missing so far this season. Someone to root for. Sure they have the sad stories, well there's always going to be some of those. Where's our Sweet Pea? Where's our Mondo and whatever happened to Andrae???
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<br />Josh M. is one savvy son of a bitch. He chose Anya for her fashion sense and the fact the judges LUV HUH and then chooses Becky who everyone knows can sew like a mutha. Josh assumes he will win with those elements and his superb design skills. However, he bullies Becky in the process and totally uses her. Anya, from what I gather, designed this and I'm sure Becky sewed it, but somehow Josh wins??? His look was actually a better one out of their group and I don't think Becky should be completely blamed for her design being sub par.
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<br />And why the hey did we need a second winner? There may have been some times in the past when that would have been prudent, maybe even welcomed. This was not that time. The producers are hitting the good stuff that's for sure. Besides the fact that he bullied and manipulated the team and the judges, the three looks he had were not the most cohesive. WTF
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<br />Danielle dear, how many times have you used this same fabric? And why did your team leader let you buy it? For a pop of color on 'One' of the looks? It doesn't make sense. On top of that, you were already called out on a very similar color and shaped top, so you decided to try again? Oh honey....
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<br />This, this is just sad all around. Not even replacing those sad sneakers with sassy heels and washing that poor girl's hair would save this look. It is so strangely baggy and bunched up. Congratulations to Anthony Ryan, who made a look tight and baggy all at the same time.
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<br />And this is where we come to the part of the show that has gone back and forth since it started.
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<br />Is it really so simple as "One day you are Eeen (In) and one day you are Owwut (Out)"? It has seemed in some cases, they knew a designer that had either done great looks in the past or seems to have great potential and they will save them even if their look deserved the Auf.
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<br />This episode Nina and Michael basically said it out loud for us all to finally hear! To which Heidi clinged to her tagline desperately and tried to bring it back to getting rid of the designer that had the worst design of that challenge. Listen, I'm not saying I disagree with either side. It would just be helpful if they picked one way or the other instead of going back and forth. I guess thems the breaks when you are on TV.
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<br /></div>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-63892052114179104762011-08-30T20:52:00.000-07:002011-08-31T23:24:03.190-07:00Don't. Bore. Nina.Just to keep the designers quaking in their boots, they had to design for....
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<br /></div><div>I know, I'll start with the guest judge:</div><div>
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<br /></div><div>I know I said I would only do a mini-blog, but this episode was full of the cray-cray and I just can't ignore it! </div><div>
<br /></div><div>I watched the episode a couple of times. Watching the stilt watchers was pretty awkward on</div><div>TV and was very distracting to the looks. After seeing the still images, the drama and wow factor is more apparent. Did they use models they trained to use stilts or stilt walkers? Because most of them seemed a little unstable. </div><div>
<br /></div><div>Another thought was how hard it must have been to make these looks with all the fabric they had to work with. It may explain why some of the fabrics just looked so cheap. Maybe they had to go cheaper to get the volume they needed. </div><div>
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<br /></div><div>Sweeties, did you see Miss Thang working this look on the runway? I think that sold the judges for the win. That and all the crack they smoke backstage. I mean yes, the look is lovely but it's obviously not original. I just loved Heidi complimenting the petals and the response was that they "just glued them all on". They must be a little embarrassed now that they see all the comparisons to a few other dresses. Ugh, I don't even care, I just don't want to see Barbie do well. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyAVqpnTbaZubpItf0JxLSnNa-tjY72h4NkcuFdaLR4CcM8FDrkqz3gCzWOvfuFLnQ-a7y9LInTe_V1QkxobEXVcyyIYUUvqKLc1ZrkNOUJ6CE6xO6ZtTH9Dmvjj0xIq7YbMClrjOkcKdG/s1600/red+dress.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 320px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyAVqpnTbaZubpItf0JxLSnNa-tjY72h4NkcuFdaLR4CcM8FDrkqz3gCzWOvfuFLnQ-a7y9LInTe_V1QkxobEXVcyyIYUUvqKLc1ZrkNOUJ6CE6xO6ZtTH9Dmvjj0xIq7YbMClrjOkcKdG/s320/red+dress.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640533075551485138" /></a>
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<br /></div><div>As soon as I saw this look come out I knew they were doomed. It was just way too simple. I suppose Bryce assumed his partner could handle the vest, and it turned out to hurt both of them. </div><div>
<br /></div><div>I felt like Fallene could have gone far. I just didn't realize she was a freakin' CRYBABY! Well, then there's all that stuff about not knowing much about sewing. What an uncomfortable episode all around, but with how many times they showed Fallene cry, I just wanted to give her a hug and tell her she has to go to the workroom to pack her things Right Now. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixhDGQe27S42QL7RT6ZfCgrd_6dOzz0dB4fPlVB4ZdXkhaUWifT82MKIC-BI08ko6gMctxy_X0d1Qywdlq6Gw5CLRurVeoP639unUj-UUwPEoklHUZW-FO_GE6Jnypo2yd_Ll7r7LVTlgw/s1600/Joshua+and+Julia.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div><div>
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<br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR29RWzEHxJGklxFYrpzAntcczFY67zDKBSRFQXDG7UbIgVWXAzh_fNJnwwGkqWzfS4-KkB5Oh1-uE2hj6_aXIf3ACQ6MUW2QMZG3ihxDzsT5QmuhlNB6W19rgAdYdadNPw_el_i9A4QxG/s320/Cecilia+Danielle.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640532849240758642" />It still does look matronly however you slice it though. With some different hair and styling it could have been better. And yes, without the stilts I would tear this look apart. Another reason this challenge was just weird all around.
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Poor Josh and Julie. They seemed like they would be a strange pair, but they ended up complimenting each other nicely. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 320px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixhDGQe27S42QL7RT6ZfCgrd_6dOzz0dB4fPlVB4ZdXkhaUWifT82MKIC-BI08ko6gMctxy_X0d1Qywdlq6Gw5CLRurVeoP639unUj-UUwPEoklHUZW-FO_GE6Jnypo2yd_Ll7r7LVTlgw/s320/Joshua+and+Julia.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640532991509389042" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Yes, when this look walked out I was horrified. No waist, weirdo jacket/cape and yes the amazingness that is those pants. Seeing the still image I understand why J & J went there. There was not much direction for the designers to go in, you add stilts to the equation and it would be a natural progression to go the circus route. </div><div style="text-align: left;">
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<br /></div><div> Another fabric choice that hurts my eyes.
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI0-RtN1pUgxi5iL-OjcvsieEmtSODSXrcDySA5mIUwGPHqjLi7T1x-k9nghiblkIKuhPSOGBLwhyMIVodyBu96EK8FsxuV9nX2LCiFbhxYTEVpju1OkILwLsONTxWs5buUhXajxU6biAu/s1600/Anya+and+Olivier.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 198px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI0-RtN1pUgxi5iL-OjcvsieEmtSODSXrcDySA5mIUwGPHqjLi7T1x-k9nghiblkIKuhPSOGBLwhyMIVodyBu96EK8FsxuV9nX2LCiFbhxYTEVpju1OkILwLsONTxWs5buUhXajxU6biAu/s320/Anya+and+Olivier.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640532658968388066" /></a>Olivier had immunity and the judges are crushing hard for Anya. 'nuff said.</div><div>
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<br /></div><div>Side note: I'm listening to Margaret Cho's standup and she is talking about Project Runway, it's precious! Either I'm the white Margaret Cho, or she's the Asian Q. </div><div> </div>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-619473526295286132011-08-10T22:00:00.000-07:002011-08-11T14:38:18.767-07:00My Pet ProjectThis week on "The judges are smoking crack because..."
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<br />Oh, the unconventional materials challenge. It gets designers every season. I sometimes wonder if the contestants on the show have watched the previous seasons?!? You know at some point you are going to need to sew for: body type other than a model be it a larger person, older person, younger person, animal, a man, etc. Learn versatile styles! You are also at some point going to make an outfit out of something other than regular fabric: garbage, plants, car parts, apartment furnishing, food, etc. You need to know how to design with something NOT ordinary look fabric-like.
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<br />Plan accordingly!
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<br />Darlings, I'm going to start with the winner as I did for last week's challenge. I don't have to go far for the crack smoking to commence because:
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbxCOUQy2P4paBrOXPDtsEy_CoOUzwy-Kl7cqLdncyS8TCwakG-cMiViawfguCe6UQZNH-vAZisx7rLyMITein_JSYIsDxRIFmh54ttlOa_9Szh2f-V67ckf45On4ltNsw_ooB-Tm3Qeq7/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-10+at+10.02.13+PM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbxCOUQy2P4paBrOXPDtsEy_CoOUzwy-Kl7cqLdncyS8TCwakG-cMiViawfguCe6UQZNH-vAZisx7rLyMITein_JSYIsDxRIFmh54ttlOa_9Szh2f-V67ckf45On4ltNsw_ooB-Tm3Qeq7/s320/Screen+shot+2011-08-10+at+10.02.13+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639460272480566162" border="0" /></a>This is what they chose as the winner. Olivier (pronounced Oliver not Oh-liv-ee-yay) made this garment and glued(!) hamster bedding to the model's eyebrows! Neeena Garrrcia argued with Heidi for this to be the winner and she obviously won the battle. I was shocked that they did not make comments that this outfit made the "poor model" look chunky. (They have used this criticism in the past on a very similar outfit. Yes the top looked tailored, but it was made from a fabric material! So they will criticize one designer for using conventional materials but not another for some reason. So, Olivier is a crack smoker and so are the judges that disagreed with Heidi.
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<br />Here is the design Heidi wanted to win, and compared to the pee pads that walked down the runway, I felt was the winner:
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl0pFITre3GCaCySHhre9A43XBPU0PsFwU-qmOXxth-fpYc84t81BHT2pVYnmmUw_DBRAf7lRcWfS54YSI0EpE8u9vcOJbs0qY0mRHALGoX5xvmI2yC3cg3smBqQXxO-eYI71x4Gs3Vl1Q/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-10+at+10.03.57+PM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl0pFITre3GCaCySHhre9A43XBPU0PsFwU-qmOXxth-fpYc84t81BHT2pVYnmmUw_DBRAf7lRcWfS54YSI0EpE8u9vcOJbs0qY0mRHALGoX5xvmI2yC3cg3smBqQXxO-eYI71x4Gs3Vl1Q/s320/Screen+shot+2011-08-10+at+10.03.57+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639461323252788914" border="0" /></a>That is all birdseed! Made by Anthony Ryan this looks very chic. I adore the collar!
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<br />Just to keep with last week's post. Here is the losing auf'd look by Joshua
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTIkl6y6Nyo1VuGryG9OVk6Kx1NIhdKT6obFb1B9dXXq0atqBL5ThX7h3Wb24ut-0SzyUvAxiqnYpmcyLtD7AOIisjpqU8zq-gz0TkAy9Hpi3aWzjB5OuX-TmgZoawWJyKWyaKoDqlFaXG/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-10+at+10.03.13+PM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 219px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTIkl6y6Nyo1VuGryG9OVk6Kx1NIhdKT6obFb1B9dXXq0atqBL5ThX7h3Wb24ut-0SzyUvAxiqnYpmcyLtD7AOIisjpqU8zq-gz0TkAy9Hpi3aWzjB5OuX-TmgZoawWJyKWyaKoDqlFaXG/s320/Screen+shot+2011-08-10+at+10.03.13+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639460424305946498" border="0" /></a>Normally I think this boring look would have been safe. Unfortunately, Joshua has been on the judge's radar from Day 1, so he needed something better than "Safe". He probably could have glued some random item on the top or bottom, such as dog food, aquarium sand or whatever and the judges would have been distracted enough to not notice it was on the boring side.
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<br />Presented without comment is Pocahontas:
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<br />Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-16190153903350535672011-08-10T21:32:00.000-07:002011-08-10T22:00:38.445-07:00Come As You AreAnother season, another group of designers and all their drama!
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<br />Seeing the designers meet the judges was very fun and gave us a chance to try and figure out who all the personalities are. I couldn't believe they cut 4 contestants so quickly, but I am glad to trim it down; 16 is still a lot of people to keep track of.
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<br />This season, I don't have as much time to devote to the blog as I would like. Instead of my recaps, I'm going to play a weekly game called "The judges are smoking crack because...." It seems like the judges have been doing this show for so many seasons, they are over all the same-ole same-ole that in past seasons they have enjoyed. Also frau Heidi has expressed in interviews that she won't be as Ms. Nice Model-Producer-Judge so the designers should be scared!
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<br />Let's start with the winner and loser and see if there is any crack smoking to be had:
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<br />Zeee winner Bert produced this with his jammies and a bed sheet:
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvKPzwr1mYVV2zD3YdjbYdrvsccKxwudV-s4TvszhMFQlN_iljKN1OxTL53jR5vWJzD3xwjK353QZqsLQpJNYCsRuc3-0J9VVvm1ZlLAn2c1OKWL7XUjy0f4f4R2WriI2tnwlJ-_64CNO/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-10+at+9.34.26+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvKPzwr1mYVV2zD3YdjbYdrvsccKxwudV-s4TvszhMFQlN_iljKN1OxTL53jR5vWJzD3xwjK353QZqsLQpJNYCsRuc3-0J9VVvm1ZlLAn2c1OKWL7XUjy0f4f4R2WriI2tnwlJ-_64CNO/s320/Screen+shot+2011-08-10+at+9.34.26+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639454157618677650" border="0" /></a>Nothing wrong with this win! Apart from the scary 80's styling, the dress looks young and fresh and the color mixing is adorable! For some reason so many of the designers did pants or shorts and they really seemed to do terribly. Bert went with what he knew and it worked! There was a little bit of "yuck!" factor with using his boxers as part of the top of the dress, but I just imagined Project Runway interns whisked away the pajama items to be cleaned while they did side interviews or dyed sheets. Yeah, I'm sure they did! Congrats Bert, your story is amazing and you had the coolest look of the week. Take that younguns'!
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<br />Let's take a look at the look that was Auf'd, Raphael:
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRxwU_9O8u54gCkTFSkxj6RwpiRV051N_s6TUT1qih4PD5LDug2bw2Yrb4vv9cbbcgrf10o9BuWW3D3PbGrLJ8sQx7h2q8bSmJK_5SQOQ8xQGDdIaKSCK_j16DZRnkjmyl7jcrdV_QwYg3/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-10+at+9.35.11+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRxwU_9O8u54gCkTFSkxj6RwpiRV051N_s6TUT1qih4PD5LDug2bw2Yrb4vv9cbbcgrf10o9BuWW3D3PbGrLJ8sQx7h2q8bSmJK_5SQOQ8xQGDdIaKSCK_j16DZRnkjmyl7jcrdV_QwYg3/s320/Screen+shot+2011-08-10+at+9.35.11+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639455152615962530" border="0" /></a>Yikes. Nothing wrong with this decision either! No woman should wear these leggings, let alone wear them with a shirt that doesn't cover her. What's frustrating is Raphael was wearing a gorgeous scarf! Instead of using the best fabric in the room, he was worried about showing his hair! Cut off part of the sheet to cover your hair and use the scarf! Obviously he does not remember Season 2 and that scarf debacle...
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<br />So where did the judges lose their mind to the crack pipe?
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA6dVH7t0NGsugs0MP6hhyphenhyphenPTeh2mts2rtEkkV3rMt-B1LGOQxKHettrLBTfoHHcz4uayyltEbuZkvjqbpoNeLNA2Kk0XgA68opXsA4zJ60M3oIYs64WDs9Ci1KOX44L_gSNjOZcKWKr0YY/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-10+at+9.35.47+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA6dVH7t0NGsugs0MP6hhyphenhyphenPTeh2mts2rtEkkV3rMt-B1LGOQxKHettrLBTfoHHcz4uayyltEbuZkvjqbpoNeLNA2Kk0XgA68opXsA4zJ60M3oIYs64WDs9Ci1KOX44L_gSNjOZcKWKr0YY/s320/Screen+shot+2011-08-10+at+9.35.47+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639455878480298050" border="0" /></a>Anya's look in the Top 3!
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<br />"Q!" you say "This look was adorable, she made pants and she has never made pants before! Look at that cute top!".
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<br />Darlings, I am not buying this girl's schtick that she barely learned to sew. First of all, why would you go on a show about sewing clothes without knowing much about sewing? Second of all, she was lucky with what she was wearing for her pajamas to have such gorgeous fabric. Think of the poor girl that was wearing kid's style pink jammies! Third, since when was it ok to show your mid-drift? ummm the 90's last time I checked!!
<br />I feel like the judges are already making such a huge deal of the fact that she "barely learned how to sew" and are also impressed by her personal beauty and style. She could be major contender in the competition, but I'm definitely wary of her....
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<br />What do you think? Was the Pubic Patch skirt in the Top 3 a bigger crack smoking moment?
<br />Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-5621471774827085322010-10-03T15:01:00.000-07:002010-10-03T18:11:37.409-07:00There's a Pattern HereDarlings, what an episode. Very touching, and not in a lame <span style="font-style: italic;">my-boyfriend-beats-me-but-I-can't-leave-him</span> Lifetime movie kind of way. As you know, I've always loved Mondo and after this episode it's clear that he is a role model in addition to being a unique designer. We will get to Mondo's story in a bit. Let's visit our blubbering baby designers, shall we?<br /><br />The designers are happy to hear that they will be designing their own prints using HP computers, natch. The print is supposed to be inspired by something from their past. Mondo comes up with many designs, but ultimately knows he wants the print to represent his HIV positive status. He doesn't feel comfortable telling the others just yet. This is a real family centric episode. They come into the workroom after visiting Mood for supplemental fabric that their baby pictures are up. Reminiscing over the innocent days before the holy trinity of judges crushed their egos, they find out that their moms are visiting them. Except for Christopher who got his boyfriend, and Michael who got his son in addition to his mom. The designers all blubber like little babies. We realize that although we may think some of the designers are super annoying personalities edited by the manipulative Lifetime, they are all mama's boys and girls and love their families. The nice thing is, that Tim comes in to tell them they get to spend the day with their loved ones and get some much needed venting time.<br /><br />Interesting that the designers are all so close to their mothers. Well, we don't really know about Christopher, maybe his mom was busy? Mondo has kept a huge secret from his family. He has known he was HIV positive for 10 years and hasn't had the heart to tell even his mother. He almost tells her this visit, but didn't want to "ruin" her New York vacation. Just terribly heart breaking. Andy's mom raised him and his 4 siblings on her own and for some reason Andy can't get back into designing after seeing his mom. Snap out of it Andy!<br /><br />Tim comes around and warns Valerie that her look is very 80's and she doesn't need to throw a bunch of design elements into a look. If only she would listen to Tim!! Tim is also not into Gretchen's yoke(?) or whatever Andy seems to be doing. Overall, the designers are playing nice with each other, even accepting Michael into their club.<br /><br />Enough crying, let's get to the Runway....<br /><br /><br /><br />Christopher<br />Yawn, once again. Christopher is a nice guy, he makes nice clothes. He's not going to win the competition doing nice safe clothes. His print is boring and this outfit is not inspired whatsoever. The judges thankfully told him all this. Nina wants fashion, she wants to be wowed. Heidi wrote "Nice, Safe, Boring". Luckily for him Valerie disappointed the judges more. However, they did realize that he has had made absolutely no memorable outfits. Christopher will have to do something amazing next challenge is he wants to stay.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSM-TVBZzfsZ7RiG5th_OiSSZIjuWlsafBAXkjoxZcjjeB_9a9TjjPn-a-hb9YcJQOTwb-5WLx10dmuCc4SWB0I7RyCDAXKOJTuZWyFSD72iM4ojQy3ZUQQ5uUw2_mugJqR2xl5xWdekz/s1600/Christopher.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSM-TVBZzfsZ7RiG5th_OiSSZIjuWlsafBAXkjoxZcjjeB_9a9TjjPn-a-hb9YcJQOTwb-5WLx10dmuCc4SWB0I7RyCDAXKOJTuZWyFSD72iM4ojQy3ZUQQ5uUw2_mugJqR2xl5xWdekz/s320/Christopher.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523947143511704978" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Gretchen<br />Gretchen made her design based on her mom's southwestern influence. Unfortunately she didn't make the print quite right and Michael Kors thought it looked like "fried egg on the boob". Oops. Rachel Roy had the best viewpoint, and called it "Almost". I do like the pants, minus the yoke. Heidi liked the yoke, so one point for Gretchen. I thought this was a cute outfit (nice April style bun there), but it was indeed safe and didn't feel like a Gretchen outfit, which is probably good.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOZmsejemAlz3vv8h4WiGTHPsxplyGlWY0ocYv02HmlD03UfFzIVjEaUfUJajH8BQLUaBR9zVQzydxxyx14Syd6reBBs0R1d_J4KCqrtkSBmgjqKo-B8iUA_uLrmxw1Wbqi1pzHtPUJu5/s1600/Gretchen.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOZmsejemAlz3vv8h4WiGTHPsxplyGlWY0ocYv02HmlD03UfFzIVjEaUfUJajH8BQLUaBR9zVQzydxxyx14Syd6reBBs0R1d_J4KCqrtkSBmgjqKo-B8iUA_uLrmxw1Wbqi1pzHtPUJu5/s320/Gretchen.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523946927089400594" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I thought the yoke looked like a butt flap personally.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_wbIMwVDwB-C7NyRGfmDm4n7qSXMgUHa7HzqJ8mfBUBLf1TA3Vl2oTjIOBtnZSuyGFQNYwjQEQVpTJ0vtqTPmsq-JDtI4EKbuZJRBtMTuKCLWM6P-TUTsZVjiyFQnKfCuAUErSFazooT7/s1600/wtf.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_wbIMwVDwB-C7NyRGfmDm4n7qSXMgUHa7HzqJ8mfBUBLf1TA3Vl2oTjIOBtnZSuyGFQNYwjQEQVpTJ0vtqTPmsq-JDtI4EKbuZJRBtMTuKCLWM6P-TUTsZVjiyFQnKfCuAUErSFazooT7/s320/wtf.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523946812510175650" border="0" /></a><br />April<br />Her print was based on her parent's divorce. The side of the sleeve looked like a tree, but also like hearts. Kind of dark but romantic, which was what she was going for. This was Rachel and Heidi's favorite print. I love this dress. The judges did not like the poofiness. I was not so into the styling. I thought the hair should have been either sleeker or maybe punkier and it would be nice if she would pop some color into her looks if she's always going to use black. I love the sleeve and definitely think this was a strong second place.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIrOApGkIhDPzMa7fNQTEogzHkxgsk0uy97kR-3bPqpcanZ9hvsjmAoHwYIhL5WEK3s6P-DmJKZc_GAKSjNfcSPnYaiV3dYg_kjVsGya8IddHhMC_MpuF7xoZLxCoVDE1s_umLMVxSOsS/s1600/April.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIrOApGkIhDPzMa7fNQTEogzHkxgsk0uy97kR-3bPqpcanZ9hvsjmAoHwYIhL5WEK3s6P-DmJKZc_GAKSjNfcSPnYaiV3dYg_kjVsGya8IddHhMC_MpuF7xoZLxCoVDE1s_umLMVxSOsS/s320/April.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523946702348849346" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Mondo<br />What I love about Mondo's designs is that he puts colors and prints together that I would never think of but it ends up looking amazing. Nina thought this was super editorial and made some sort of moan when Mondo had the design on the runway for judging and took off the jacket at Michael's request. Michael Kors thought this had sharpness and joy. The judges were dying to hear the story behind the print, because it was so bold and happy looking. Which was the exact opposite of what the print was inspired by. I do agree that the pants are too high, they're almost clown like. However the jacket is so sharp that it is gasp worthy when it comes off and you see how utterly sexy the top is. <br /><br />Finally Mondo breaks down and tells his story after it's already obvious that he's the winner.<br />Darlings, I've watched this episode 3 times and I cried a little each time. Yes, it was getting a little over the top with the cheesy Lifetime music, but how brave was he to share his story. It didn't feel like he used it to win.<br />Congrats on your Project Runway hat trick Mondo.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKXzNne8vEyWBdEU0wznXQqkakTSbeXfBBAu1NoOQAIQN8lvYejJ-HjaLEvj6f8xTehs-fbRhMP4fTm2oz4PcMfM7Kkq9V4h-75NPV2qNiC3Lcf5rSlEGztGfWpmdlz-k_vfsIUj3GWfEP/s1600/Mondo.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKXzNne8vEyWBdEU0wznXQqkakTSbeXfBBAu1NoOQAIQN8lvYejJ-HjaLEvj6f8xTehs-fbRhMP4fTm2oz4PcMfM7Kkq9V4h-75NPV2qNiC3Lcf5rSlEGztGfWpmdlz-k_vfsIUj3GWfEP/s320/Mondo.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523946621463409170" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Michael<br />The judges were split on this one. Heidi like the dress, but hated the yellow pumps with it "too matchy matchy". I thought he was following the rule where you take the smallest color of your print and accessorize with it to make it pop. Oh well! The thing about Michael Costello, is he does the looks half right, so just enough to stay on the show, but nothing so great that they like it. That's how he's still around. Kors thought the top part looked like an old-fashioned tie that was belted and cut off (great, now that's all I see). I agree that this look is kind of dowdy but definitely less boring than some of the others.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LpBgNlkGWJnzzaxNoGUgiET7nShJaFP43SQqRWcpu29G5Pj6zWoxV6hsslgIRvQXtQzb9BA7tP6CQRGkr7KVT_ZqGWEV44k1pKyNbOVAvw3IBgjPCGtubtowzTqZ78peSUwsAfRtsY1-/s1600/Michael.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LpBgNlkGWJnzzaxNoGUgiET7nShJaFP43SQqRWcpu29G5Pj6zWoxV6hsslgIRvQXtQzb9BA7tP6CQRGkr7KVT_ZqGWEV44k1pKyNbOVAvw3IBgjPCGtubtowzTqZ78peSUwsAfRtsY1-/s320/Michael.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523946474008923778" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Andy<br />Andy's print was supposed to be bubbles of memories. Ok. Luckily the judges liked his print, it's probably what saved him from the auf. <br />I do not understand how he came up with this outfit. Originally it was going to be pants, but Andy changed it at the last moment to shorts. I'm not sure if it helped or hurt his look, because all I see is that terrible top. I hate hate hate under seaming on the bust line. It never works, even here where this was designed specifically to fit this model. The weird half vest is confusing and the boots just make the whole look strange. It's like matronly on top and hooker on the bottom. Channeling Casanova perhaps?<br />Rachel Roy found this "odd and confusing and upsetting". Michael Kors saw a sad face in her boobs. Yikes, do not say boobs are sad around frau Heidi! Andy could skate to the finals if he would just reign his designs in, don't lose it at the end buddy!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAa5mJve0fcyPJevmQqA4uPIf0AmqcQBEIJkUwDXBuVRIZA_TrcPlwL0ARabjqC3j_b0BX_q80B_xtaETN_Xq6U1Pwc-r7Sbh5ybxfMmwlnuM92KQXoYfr9HzN6iIAkmMbhxlI9twZigwG/s1600/Andy.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAa5mJve0fcyPJevmQqA4uPIf0AmqcQBEIJkUwDXBuVRIZA_TrcPlwL0ARabjqC3j_b0BX_q80B_xtaETN_Xq6U1Pwc-r7Sbh5ybxfMmwlnuM92KQXoYfr9HzN6iIAkmMbhxlI9twZigwG/s320/Andy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523946362164166050" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Valerie<br />Poor Valerie. Really Andy and Christopher's looks were such lame attempts, they could have been aufed, but Valerie has not been doing well for a few challenges, so she really needed to shine this week in order to stay, and it just didn't happen here. The whole dress looks like some party dress I would have loved to wear in 1988, and that's not a good thing here. <br />Her print was based on a her dad's blueprints, but ended up looking 80's computer for some reason. The design reminded the judges of her party store dress made out of napkins. Michael wrote "napkin apron" and just hated what she did to the bottom. Rachel Roy thought that the top was ill-fitting. And everyone hated the blue layers peeking out the bottom. I really thought Valerie had such joy and fun in her garments in the beginning, but she really couldn't handle the stress of competition. Auf Wiedersehen Valerie!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjOb9rAXYPkPW4HhB8mKYK2tZgOCOScm6HXygwRb2ZbkZMcZBJimdcQBjBLRP3Lze90PtaqhnyIVfUSj6rSIdNm4RJXcIZ-qdEMCfFa6a76uxcvqDlcVMzptGzVfA3hgSPuK4zWACSeIN/s1600/Valerie.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjOb9rAXYPkPW4HhB8mKYK2tZgOCOScm6HXygwRb2ZbkZMcZBJimdcQBjBLRP3Lze90PtaqhnyIVfUSj6rSIdNm4RJXcIZ-qdEMCfFa6a76uxcvqDlcVMzptGzVfA3hgSPuK4zWACSeIN/s320/Valerie.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523946282135344194" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />So we say goodbye to our adorable little Anime girl Valerie. I'm sad to see her go. It was very cute how she had a Dorothy moment at the end and went around the room saying nice things about everybody, so sweet and from the heart.<br /><br />The real story here was Mondo, telling his secret to the world. Mondo said he felt like someone was guiding him to tell his story at this moment. He couldn't have known that this episode would air after 3 gay youths committed suicide related to bullying. And that as I'm writing this blog 4 more possible gay bullying related suicides have occurred to make 7 total suicides. I hope that by Mondo sharing his story and showing his bravery, he helped at least one person to feel like they are not alone. It breaks my heart that in 2010 we are still dealing with something like that. For gay youths to feel so alone and so hurt and scared that they feel like suicide is the best answer, it hurts all of us. The world needs all kinds of people to work, we need everyone's diversities and strengths. Shame on us for being a nation where Mondo has fear and guilt to tell his own family that he is gay and living with a disease that any one of could get regardless of our sexual orientation. Shame on us for raising children that bully other children for being different from our own. I hope that my daughter's children don't have to live in a world where that happens.Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-32798468929897989782010-09-24T22:20:00.001-07:002010-09-25T14:15:51.333-07:00Race to the FinishThe designers are up for a huge challenge this week as they are designing an avant garde look based(?), inspired by(?) a L’Oreal Paris eye shadow style to be in an ad campaign. The stakes are high, with the $20,000 pay off to the winner!! The designers drool over this challenge, as they also get $300 to spend at Mood and “two days” to work on their look. The designers must have been blinded by $$$ because only April seems to know that this is way too good to be true and there is going to be some tomfoolery up ahead involving the velvet bag of doom or another look.<br /><br />We’ve officially started the downward spiral of the designers. It’s getting close to the end, they’re running on no sleep and the judges have called all of them out at least once, and sometimes beratingly so.<br /><br />Indeed, Tim does come into the workroom on the second day to seriously harsh their mellow. The designers stand with their mouths agape as Tim (almost tearfully) tells them that they must design a second look as a Ready To Wear version of their avant garde look. Now, this is not a new challenge. They did this in Season 4 with amazing results. However, that challenge was teams of 2 people to do the 2 looks. This kind of fuckery is pretty normal in the PR world, but it just seemed mean this time around. Let’s tease you with this money and more than normal amount of time, and now take it away from you!<br /><br />Also, Valerie has a meltdown, Gretchen bitches for an hour that Michael C. "stole" her fabric color and Ivy makes Tim's face cringe in horror. <br /><br /><br />The Safe Ones<br /><br />April<br />April is one smart cookie. She stuck to what she knew. I just worry about her always doing a black version of the same black dress every week. The avant garde look screams En Vogue from the Free Your Mind video. It's hard with black to see all the details, but she did some fun feathering on the jacket there. I think if this were something new for her or if she was truly pushing herself (or if a hippie look wasn't in the top 3), this would have been top.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjusjbLRTPPgfPKnzg3FXkNq0unoVAgfdcZn-3bWKDTqj4FHFjWkCILHf-xfKNU65U9MtsyBADTcylWQGmR05QaSjF2UBaQ-mfLwNt5EcNYSy8DyU-n8qlzuJ5KDw4e2WsN4TvggrTPY2I_/s1600/April.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjusjbLRTPPgfPKnzg3FXkNq0unoVAgfdcZn-3bWKDTqj4FHFjWkCILHf-xfKNU65U9MtsyBADTcylWQGmR05QaSjF2UBaQ-mfLwNt5EcNYSy8DyU-n8qlzuJ5KDw4e2WsN4TvggrTPY2I_/s320/April.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520717908270423858" border="0" /></a><br />Her Ready To Wear look was a little odd. I'm not sure what the gold braid is doing around her neck? Perhaps the RTW look was not great enough for the judges. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GT5N1oMW-sZmCq72zRXj5M0yMm8l744K1ONJaAbbe9ktp8lHpwkms88B_63Kp8OQm4SQkbeRy-MnJr85YIOtAXpyJpX5nH7X36zkrdI9EyRotrJDKvyD12q9t09fxulRz9Hiepq1K-sj/s1600/AprilRTW.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GT5N1oMW-sZmCq72zRXj5M0yMm8l744K1ONJaAbbe9ktp8lHpwkms88B_63Kp8OQm4SQkbeRy-MnJr85YIOtAXpyJpX5nH7X36zkrdI9EyRotrJDKvyD12q9t09fxulRz9Hiepq1K-sj/s320/AprilRTW.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520717843486964962" border="0" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /><br /></span>Christopher<br />So apparently avant garde means slutty wedding dress to Christopher. When he was making the look, I thought it was going to be amazing, but when it came down the runway I was confused. It's not the worst and it's certainly not the best. Is he going to make it to the top like this, riding on the tails of people doing worse looks than him? We shall see. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggs-rxQN2OSbao_DhZTvELOjH30Y7eAeE0TMmao5OYzCdFFoZZRP7UI5OoYzWJ2ZBR-7XQRR6n8i22UAyBwOMdiuWL9SK3IgP4OH5zmcemx8UQmgn06y_yFaDCElQ5sdEjpAiL9Sa8ZgbO/s1600/Christopher.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggs-rxQN2OSbao_DhZTvELOjH30Y7eAeE0TMmao5OYzCdFFoZZRP7UI5OoYzWJ2ZBR-7XQRR6n8i22UAyBwOMdiuWL9SK3IgP4OH5zmcemx8UQmgn06y_yFaDCElQ5sdEjpAiL9Sa8ZgbO/s320/Christopher.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520717783200279410" border="0" /></a>Christopher's RTW look was so boring. Although I know there was not much time to work on his second look, did he mean for the neckline to be crooked?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj05uYO4WBvwAAtes3IW4T20cqoM9YApi5aSKTwW12m6p6mNToYRG4UwySVPTGuI93496Ru6j9MIIxgieqdL0zWMKwR9Mq9vBBT4hKCy9-rmat1WSVrjWkb3h4fXfaNVxUQKBQTKovivPlF/s1600/ChristopherRTW.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj05uYO4WBvwAAtes3IW4T20cqoM9YApi5aSKTwW12m6p6mNToYRG4UwySVPTGuI93496Ru6j9MIIxgieqdL0zWMKwR9Mq9vBBT4hKCy9-rmat1WSVrjWkb3h4fXfaNVxUQKBQTKovivPlF/s320/ChristopherRTW.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520717720924166690" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Tops<br /><br /><br /><br />Gretchen<br />Ok, so Gretchen is (an annoying bitch) not my favorite person, but I’ve given her credit where credit is due. As soon as Gretchen's look came out I squealed with delight. Wait for it! I was squealing in excitement for her to be on the chopping block or at least in bottom 3. Was I surprised when the judges put this in the Top 3. Tim was right, these judges are smoking some crackity crack. So what if she hand sewed those feathers on this! Do they not see the hideous modesty panel in the front, or how wide this makes her model look? Not to mention the back was some slutty wizards costume. Wow, at least she didnt' win.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvw5GGLkEo7ml6JBYQhYBH1BblQ4FYMgQ-CsR8RqiTyw-YnaMQezPWXsdolvS4kz6U_bX5fJnvtceo_vCP2Zececw2f35St2a30g2vedPsWAmFOvqctOAgJdZ5xI8bgKuGnbKi5r4mAsk6/s1600/Gretchen.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvw5GGLkEo7ml6JBYQhYBH1BblQ4FYMgQ-CsR8RqiTyw-YnaMQezPWXsdolvS4kz6U_bX5fJnvtceo_vCP2Zececw2f35St2a30g2vedPsWAmFOvqctOAgJdZ5xI8bgKuGnbKi5r4mAsk6/s320/Gretchen.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520717635260788322" border="0" /></a>The judges did not call this dowdy, matronly or anything mean. C'mon judges! Snap out of it!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdT_Q6rkroWL63M-ExRKAR8RKmyKlPsfhAE8ovxTpT8GB0SHbtx27Ww98oHf7KafrpOg0TetHsz8fy8Sj3VCgQLOE0RfCWjg7KQPzAvSSXtHWoHfDXLDLWGG8WzhA_0rnfsUs80eQ8pv3R/s1600/GretchenRTW.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdT_Q6rkroWL63M-ExRKAR8RKmyKlPsfhAE8ovxTpT8GB0SHbtx27Ww98oHf7KafrpOg0TetHsz8fy8Sj3VCgQLOE0RfCWjg7KQPzAvSSXtHWoHfDXLDLWGG8WzhA_0rnfsUs80eQ8pv3R/s320/GretchenRTW.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520717565176549538" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Andy<br />Just so you know, Andy is Asian, so he can make Asian inspired garments, and don't give him a hard time about it, OK?<br />At first glance this is very intense, a little scary even. Reeses peanut butter cups on the sleeves perhaps? However, loved the red fabric he had in there, you can tell it’s well-made and it’s something different. I really thought this one was going to win, but I’m thinking he didn’t because of the photo spread, it wouldn’t have been the best look to be standing stagnant. Mondo’s was better in that aspect. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgcscOM_6Fny94_yADnKVl7WvBfFL2UGpoKAcyISL4UlaA-wcWpx9mvN9DfVklBQ6pt17C6vGqKOOuEF8jCzv8dsJj5WYPdv8DDHNZWsjMJnIE91F_xVFUn0TA5wOrAsMPKE7DY1C-rcIb/s1600/Andy.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgcscOM_6Fny94_yADnKVl7WvBfFL2UGpoKAcyISL4UlaA-wcWpx9mvN9DfVklBQ6pt17C6vGqKOOuEF8jCzv8dsJj5WYPdv8DDHNZWsjMJnIE91F_xVFUn0TA5wOrAsMPKE7DY1C-rcIb/s320/Andy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520717485828036562" border="0" /></a> I thought his ready to wear look was the best of the bunch. Very smartly incorporated from the original, love how the shoulders look and the hint of metallic, very chic.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVm49JV16hMzOynuQ3g_Cdx0_pNY1MenWTaFxxPaHtKNBr8fhSJIJretkNa-kq827jWQUfd51IBjInkbSskhGi4pgfEwuayU0xjuqsArqoXeRn4y1lwnBg1KFcFX1VO0ou1pKQ3SL4A9Gw/s1600/AndyRTW.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVm49JV16hMzOynuQ3g_Cdx0_pNY1MenWTaFxxPaHtKNBr8fhSJIJretkNa-kq827jWQUfd51IBjInkbSskhGi4pgfEwuayU0xjuqsArqoXeRn4y1lwnBg1KFcFX1VO0ou1pKQ3SL4A9Gw/s320/AndyRTW.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520717398644901442" border="0" /></a>Mondo<br />Awww my little Mondo won again!!! Squeeeeeeeee!!!! I was so happy when he won the $20k, I really think he deserves it the most. I agree with Michael that the front black satin is too cheap looking, and he must not have bought enough, because it doesn't hit low enough at the hem. The judges fawned over his little hat. Love all the colors with the black. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbWSizgl7YAQaAmeEtX2fH7R-iUmsye3PX9i06UnssjWaVFnHBC1sqXv6kSM2_hRfc5Mqgc9Km3xgSCC38IuDlGfszU6hv7y93Km1fE9q6KIQPc4wRaCCzJow3tYYtZT4jOrDYEzerqS6d/s1600/Mondo.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbWSizgl7YAQaAmeEtX2fH7R-iUmsye3PX9i06UnssjWaVFnHBC1sqXv6kSM2_hRfc5Mqgc9Km3xgSCC38IuDlGfszU6hv7y93Km1fE9q6KIQPc4wRaCCzJow3tYYtZT4jOrDYEzerqS6d/s320/Mondo.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520717285551037154" border="0" /></a>Ready to wear look is flawless and I feel he knows how to dress a woman's body. He made this so simple and classy, it was a great compliment to his main garment.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirx_78tP7swVxHcwcB11kIY9qDMe6hWwS-BuduI0fx_b6Ww528yUW5pd7WcqVu9j_za69YcbWfu0v12o4hh0yBaSVTBvVBPxRTL3KwABsc4yLvyuZNxdgcbZV_uLuCS3A1aEzXJ_a7cVqo/s1600/MondoRTW.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirx_78tP7swVxHcwcB11kIY9qDMe6hWwS-BuduI0fx_b6Ww528yUW5pd7WcqVu9j_za69YcbWfu0v12o4hh0yBaSVTBvVBPxRTL3KwABsc4yLvyuZNxdgcbZV_uLuCS3A1aEzXJ_a7cVqo/s320/MondoRTW.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520717220273568578" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Bottoms<br /><br />Michael C. gets called out to the bottom this week. Seems he gets overlooked when he goes fug, and now I thought this one was boring but safe. I thought it was interesting enough, without going to cray cray (can't get that out of my head since Valerie said it). The judges hated how long the train was (it was super long), hated the color but complimented his construction. A little stab for Ivy, perhaps?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQuDSujGk_iNkmaF_pIxnuPSOC-3SbsG5gWN2-tqyGmyArCfD7HDRZ5NwbFkQ9kaTdFldTMJEdaftcKH4G0tRuvye9DVqAVmZKrnLtHLdSUT3iNSb_Vi8WyOCy0nWPx1dGJ4IoCppG4hy/s1600/Michael.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 243px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQuDSujGk_iNkmaF_pIxnuPSOC-3SbsG5gWN2-tqyGmyArCfD7HDRZ5NwbFkQ9kaTdFldTMJEdaftcKH4G0tRuvye9DVqAVmZKrnLtHLdSUT3iNSb_Vi8WyOCy0nWPx1dGJ4IoCppG4hy/s320/Michael.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520717132707619826" border="0" /></a>His RTW look was pretty lame and too literal and yeah, a lot '90's. The ironic thing was Heidi was explaining to Michael that you can go short up top OR short on the bottom, but not both. HAHA Heidi, because you would never wear something like this would you? ;) <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3YFCgtf5T5dp7Lkx07WK5tenUGyGxab4Gb0Q3OCkTN3pFXuQo6S5KpZGYyMgJHLa6zulk4M4otS2gTxEyMJir6WUrzT-_R8eJ8aW3UdViTrRbHWHU1YnCPDn7Ue5BuUlXx5A3yQEIaWJD/s1600/MichaelRTW.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3YFCgtf5T5dp7Lkx07WK5tenUGyGxab4Gb0Q3OCkTN3pFXuQo6S5KpZGYyMgJHLa6zulk4M4otS2gTxEyMJir6WUrzT-_R8eJ8aW3UdViTrRbHWHU1YnCPDn7Ue5BuUlXx5A3yQEIaWJD/s320/MichaelRTW.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520717067521163266" border="0" /></a><br />Valerie<br />Oh girl. Oh my goodness. This girl started off so amazing, was doing so well and I don’t know what happened to her. She is so lucky she didn’t get the Auf, and she knew it. She had high ambitions this episode and lost her mind when they got the news of the second outfit. I'm not sure how this came out of it, but Tim made her send something down, and this hideous snow queen look is the end result. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQfmFTsr3BbL4tD5nhyphenhyphen39fxly5NLGL_Se6YB4eMBvWmVmzRQlGuder6L8CJoaFwtQ1bvCRTCB5MYtbJHNotne48xGGPkcWYyWFcuwPQxo2Y-0HHGxk1R3lyewmPgYr1cpp0L3WkPMb4LBt/s1600/Valerie.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQfmFTsr3BbL4tD5nhyphenhyphen39fxly5NLGL_Se6YB4eMBvWmVmzRQlGuder6L8CJoaFwtQ1bvCRTCB5MYtbJHNotne48xGGPkcWYyWFcuwPQxo2Y-0HHGxk1R3lyewmPgYr1cpp0L3WkPMb4LBt/s320/Valerie.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520716993317876578" border="0" /></a>I don't even know what to say about this. It's not blue?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljqMiCPbPfXCS4fa0kTv9cddFqyltDqKK818QID13ZsMK12xlsBXT8SI1_PEH5njfehwfJrDZy5uyMfmW-RB99QtViouiLu68ASWpnG5I_XMjCKoQFBNh1Br5_fqwayZCx6tNHXZHQaTI/s1600/ValerieRTW.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljqMiCPbPfXCS4fa0kTv9cddFqyltDqKK818QID13ZsMK12xlsBXT8SI1_PEH5njfehwfJrDZy5uyMfmW-RB99QtViouiLu68ASWpnG5I_XMjCKoQFBNh1Br5_fqwayZCx6tNHXZHQaTI/s320/ValerieRTW.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520716920498753506" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Ivy<br />Well you know I haven’t liked Ivy’s stuff since Day 1 when she should have been kicked off. She finally used color and now I know why she doesn’t. When this came down the runway I was so horrified. And what’s with blaming the model for fudging her measurements? Don’t they all?<br />This looks like she hot glued wet paper streamers to a bridemaid dress and couldn't quite get it all done. Valerie is thanking her lucky stars that Ivy decided to make this POS look.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJuxOXQNs-OsrD2oIz43joxDf5Sv2aL8ntoYtHFQCqRJabRQGOKxYWBc8ZNNSR4QMkxdbq39Xtp4MjOU35Ts3W1fukSEk2ygwWZCg6T6frvxYlA857kHbVsjr4sr57ERIoSxJD47tHLFXp/s1600/Ivy.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJuxOXQNs-OsrD2oIz43joxDf5Sv2aL8ntoYtHFQCqRJabRQGOKxYWBc8ZNNSR4QMkxdbq39Xtp4MjOU35Ts3W1fukSEk2ygwWZCg6T6frvxYlA857kHbVsjr4sr57ERIoSxJD47tHLFXp/s320/Ivy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520716843712041026" border="0" /></a>And the RTW look was just super yawn. I don't know if it was worse than Valerie's RTW look, but at least Valerie could admit that she failed this week. It also didn't help how bitchy Ivy was with the judges each week. Don't think that they don't notice that! Especially this season with Crankypants Michael Kors. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAv-2CjRut-kf9PE6NVT_xGp77aD77xtlpMwcgK7bO9V-9e3A3XAg_lrqNgPR2yZbudv3ALNmEyblNzuin_lyOcHUtGNTcoSYljrw7NAZsUoarH81C9WbGKCyNRLo7nF-Ci8JTVWYQKlMl/s1600/IvyRTW.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAv-2CjRut-kf9PE6NVT_xGp77aD77xtlpMwcgK7bO9V-9e3A3XAg_lrqNgPR2yZbudv3ALNmEyblNzuin_lyOcHUtGNTcoSYljrw7NAZsUoarH81C9WbGKCyNRLo7nF-Ci8JTVWYQKlMl/s320/IvyRTW.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520716794488081650" border="0" /></a>Auf Wiedersehen Ivy! I won't miss you!!!Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-76050224739010429902010-09-18T09:45:00.000-07:002010-09-23T11:15:30.944-07:00Jackie O, or Jackie Oh, No!?In which we finally discover why the preview for this episode showed Tim saying "Jackie O would not have a camel-toe!"<br /><br />(which then led to an awkward explanation of what a cameltoe is to my mother.....)<br /><br />Dahlings, let's dish. Tim Gunn posts a vlog the day after most episodes are aired, so he can tell you what happened behind the scenes. Senor Gunn had some choice words to say about the producers and production team of PR. This episode they went back and forth on what the challenge would be, and as a result Tim even had to intervene on the judging because the communication between the producers, Tim, the designers and judges was pretty much FUBAR.<br /><br />Originally, the producers wanted to have the designers design a look for Katie Holmes to wear, as she is playing Jackie Kennedy in a miniseries. Since that fell through, they had them design American sportswear with Jackie in mind. This even drove Tim crazy, because Jackie wasn't known as an American sportswear icon. It seems there was also talk about doing a complete 180 and having the designers do a look inspired by a style of dance. According to Tim, he was at the dance studio, and no one else was there. To top it off, after going back to the Jacqueline Kennedy challenge, the estate said that Tim couldn't call her Jackie Kennedy Onassis. It's not on Tim's site anymore....so, did Tim pull his vlog for fear of repercussions or did Lifetime or the producers ask him to pull? I'm not sure if all that drama excuses the fug that walked down the runway but between that and the added twist of outerwear at the last moment it certainly didn't help matters!<br /><br />If you can check it out while it's still posted, please see it here:<br /><br />http://www.viddler.com/explore/LizLemon/videos/1/<br /><br />How feisty was Tim??? Super fab, love him even more.<br /><br /><br /><br />The "Safe ones"<br /><br />Michael C.<br />Another thing Tim complained about, was that he told the designers to do a 2 piece look and then they would add the outerwear. The 2 piece explanation didn't make it into the episode. I don't see how this is American sportswear or Jackie Kennedy. It's a simple dress with an ugly jacket on top. I think the judges should have called Michael out on this one, but apparently they think he's thrown under the bus too much and is fragile. Lucky once again. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSPCnqVoKT5dv8gD2sdvxfyhQ4m8cQfgXUBdHCUxTBhfDIiZvSeQx9WdbZ3-G1QfdQPQAjyCbnpQahNofHkvfIfPWa3GoWMXl8QlOV1q-ZFegb1AMrHCbPw6oz2La3c2UncnQawEqiklvV/s1600/Michael+C.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSPCnqVoKT5dv8gD2sdvxfyhQ4m8cQfgXUBdHCUxTBhfDIiZvSeQx9WdbZ3-G1QfdQPQAjyCbnpQahNofHkvfIfPWa3GoWMXl8QlOV1q-ZFegb1AMrHCbPw6oz2La3c2UncnQawEqiklvV/s320/Michael+C.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519944116131065810" border="0" /></a><br />Gretchen<br />Gretchen has been safe these last couple of weeks. I don't know if the judges don't want to talk to her since the team challenge, or if the producers want her and Michael awkwardly in the waiting room together. Anyhoo, same color palette she's been using. It's not bad, I would call it safe too.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4Ab-qbxHqZb_voi2FywhuPRB9U2vryRlzYXyXltk-4QfYIX_8vFOgZcETAbU4yNgPtnQrybK5dInO2I0RJtsx0RlvXjXDySiGd7wpxBOU00WU2QGwtNdMUYDpHxR6h7ni37LRV-5dmox/s1600/Gretchen.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4Ab-qbxHqZb_voi2FywhuPRB9U2vryRlzYXyXltk-4QfYIX_8vFOgZcETAbU4yNgPtnQrybK5dInO2I0RJtsx0RlvXjXDySiGd7wpxBOU00WU2QGwtNdMUYDpHxR6h7ni37LRV-5dmox/s320/Gretchen.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519944005602218962" border="0" /></a><br />April<br />April wasn't going to win with this, and she called it too: "Jackie wouldn't go goth". I like April's work and yes I love wearing black more than the next gal, but she needs to pull out of it a little bit. True, it did work well for Christian and Irina, but they also had amazing showmanship. I do like this, just not sure it fits the challenge well enough. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbpAUWuUvprtwe75somwi6KR9uSMaaWagYy1u8KT0cPc4KebFFq6Rh_DKb6aGTl3GinvfY_QMllDdOs9VNA7Iu5lBPNkKBn1LfwLoDXUzNzC25Yv2C-ufanUdldAVctGKB_U8ZfHw-CWU/s1600/April.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbpAUWuUvprtwe75somwi6KR9uSMaaWagYy1u8KT0cPc4KebFFq6Rh_DKb6aGTl3GinvfY_QMllDdOs9VNA7Iu5lBPNkKBn1LfwLoDXUzNzC25Yv2C-ufanUdldAVctGKB_U8ZfHw-CWU/s320/April.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519943906053151730" border="0" /></a><br />The Bottoms:<br /><br />Valerie<br />I had a problem with the judges hating this so much. True, it's drab and un-sexy. It does show Valerie, and yeah, it was a "jacket over a jacket" but she had already made a jacket before she found out they had to an outerwear look and when she asked Tim if she could make something else for under since she had made a jacket, he told her no. So, they were more tough on her than they had to be, in my opinion. However, I've been a Valerie fan this season, and I wish she would have some more confidence in her work, because the challenges seem to be overpowering her. Snap out of it girlfriend!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14dCqcToW6iGe20clmrur5mi0pT7sjdZ8IR8AohnRrZsW47gFEHYEa8_P-hDxjoEdiXGIU8szwFN_vbs4oFCR4Rscbhecs_I9tmlVI36oPH55fs5JQm8eiWdaZ6NJwUMO2c01KM_uimsf/s1600/Valerie.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14dCqcToW6iGe20clmrur5mi0pT7sjdZ8IR8AohnRrZsW47gFEHYEa8_P-hDxjoEdiXGIU8szwFN_vbs4oFCR4Rscbhecs_I9tmlVI36oPH55fs5JQm8eiWdaZ6NJwUMO2c01KM_uimsf/s320/Valerie.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519943552666838162" border="0" /></a><br />Andy<br />The judges were super cruel to Andy! It was pretty uncomfortable to watch. Yes, it didn't feel like it went with the rest of the challenge. Yes, those pants fit very strange and the top is weak, and omg what are those boots from? Really Piperlime??<br />Besides all that, this look is Andy, it's sportswear and it has something about it that makes you notice. I know there's a lot wrong with it, but I'm glad they didn't give him the auf (and I wonder who Tim ultimately saved with his "butting in") because there's something I can't put my finger on, but I don't hate this look as much as the judges did. Yes, he did need to get called out, because he was doing more his thing than a Jackie thing, but that was also miscommunicated all around!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6tcfsb8-8wjrKHQkoYVgpz9D9gBU1LT8fehVve4rTBkcDSC3D3lfvza4B5LRPQoRG9WXbDjYeoLZQi7y4U6YfvbxRJ0pRPX9Gr8rccT03pyniedHUevrghilBdr4mYtK4g3L_E1Nlp9r0/s1600/Andy.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6tcfsb8-8wjrKHQkoYVgpz9D9gBU1LT8fehVve4rTBkcDSC3D3lfvza4B5LRPQoRG9WXbDjYeoLZQi7y4U6YfvbxRJ0pRPX9Gr8rccT03pyniedHUevrghilBdr4mYtK4g3L_E1Nlp9r0/s320/Andy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519943342709050994" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Michael D.<br />This week Michael gets the AUF. Oh Michael, he was one I enjoyed watching, and I still think about that fab look he did for team Military and Lace. sigh.<br />This, as Tim mentioned, was unfortunate. The skirt trick, he's pulled something similar, but this one came out weird. Why did it hit her hips in the low spot? That's NOT where a woman wants a skirt to hit, and a loose one at that. The jacket is ok, but then the top was two layers and they didn't fit very well either. Oh Michael, I can see why the judges chose you. Sorry you had to go out like that, but Tim did warn you that skirt was bad.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY3qmOYrS-9eKYNH0v-fzTeQgE3DjW6AQsITjm1WiJPzph0ykBO87ZWsZKX4tiI3TOsFCozrvcvzbv79nAjU-3uo-Avy949bTjgsKWY8L9mjq2wgwpQXYi2cAYmlFmdLAOKk1l5EdYEsR0/s1600/Michael+D.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY3qmOYrS-9eKYNH0v-fzTeQgE3DjW6AQsITjm1WiJPzph0ykBO87ZWsZKX4tiI3TOsFCozrvcvzbv79nAjU-3uo-Avy949bTjgsKWY8L9mjq2wgwpQXYi2cAYmlFmdLAOKk1l5EdYEsR0/s320/Michael+D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519943144411197730" border="0" /></a><br />The Tops<br /><br /><br /><br />Christopher<br />This is the second time Christopher has been in the "top", meaning he's in the top 3 with a "but....". So they loved this dress, but.....<br />I thought it was Desperate Housewives look. That shrug was strange and kind of gross. I think this made the "top" because so many designers made looks that were not fitted, sophisticated, expensive looks. So, this was closest to that. Even if you're designing "your point of view" for Jackie, what comes to mind is fitted and chic, and many designers missed the mark on that.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-34ClQXEHgNaWZFy26TCPZbv3yu6-EVF7R14xR_g39T5Kph9KArFm1CJzTry2tE7U292G2vQatZd-NziJBpG_e0Q34NZRc-Lx1hT4p8MnB3DkDLm7wRCPzWQLFZuP2rcsLRA5OV7rWJn/s1600/Christopher.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-34ClQXEHgNaWZFy26TCPZbv3yu6-EVF7R14xR_g39T5Kph9KArFm1CJzTry2tE7U292G2vQatZd-NziJBpG_e0Q34NZRc-Lx1hT4p8MnB3DkDLm7wRCPzWQLFZuP2rcsLRA5OV7rWJn/s320/Christopher.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519942912532316258" border="0" /></a><br />Ivy<br />Which brings us to Ivy's look. Overall this was fitted and chic. No, not my favorite, but out of what we had to choose from I would give this the second place. It's not a "who's the nicest designer" competition remember. So as much as I hate Ivy, I love that she did pants, and they look great. It was a risk to do a sheer coat and the judges went for it. Kudos Ivy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnmDTE12kAc97634JfA3ysaslTH85DjzQaG74GpMCXoqNToY20YACwfCWI72sr-q4k4jc9UiT1E7zFhDyjER-YmWvyCsBunZeO-DlpXiAf-0ViYHbSxpR0vEvqtX9NOk9GkfLs5PPGem_r/s1600/Ivy.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 243px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnmDTE12kAc97634JfA3ysaslTH85DjzQaG74GpMCXoqNToY20YACwfCWI72sr-q4k4jc9UiT1E7zFhDyjER-YmWvyCsBunZeO-DlpXiAf-0ViYHbSxpR0vEvqtX9NOk9GkfLs5PPGem_r/s320/Ivy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519942709769644290" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Mondo<br />Of course, this was clearly the win. I saw a lot of haters on the blogosphere world on this look. As Tim said, his textiles for this challenge were on point. I also think Mondo reigned himself in here. He could have gone way Mondo-crazy and instead he channeled that cray cray into his own runway outfit. I think the houndstooth was a smart idea, and the purple made it fun and modern. The stripes with the print could have gone too much, but everything is fitted and expensive looking, so it works. Love that he made the smart jacket and tied it together with the purple lining. J'adore!! Still love Mondo, and this makes up for last week's scary design.<br />Congratulations!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo641O_B1er5eGUc22N0n9d0OYvLlnqlQYPSS7iJ9wKal4I22-aTu-GwugA1GfzuGJYPMH32h1v3KMxX08eQTQ2uvgYwS0KTao2AIRZXuk4Br0cw5hBFdD5z5qir06hyrxPhzzStDGBOUN/s1600/Mondo.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo641O_B1er5eGUc22N0n9d0OYvLlnqlQYPSS7iJ9wKal4I22-aTu-GwugA1GfzuGJYPMH32h1v3KMxX08eQTQ2uvgYwS0KTao2AIRZXuk4Br0cw5hBFdD5z5qir06hyrxPhzzStDGBOUN/s320/Mondo.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519942471882898114" border="0" /></a>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-72032726201080340292010-09-18T09:17:00.000-07:002010-09-20T11:15:20.594-07:00What's Mine is YoursThis episode was pretty yawn-tastic, so I have put it off for too long. This became a team challenge which can bring the claws out, but it was pretty tame in the end.<br /><br />Call the wah-mbulance because Michael C. still isn't getting respect from the others. April gets an over-enthusiastic reception to her new home.<br /><br />This week they go on a little field trip and we get to see Tim look super uncomfortable on a boat.<br /><br />The designers are given their challenge by Michael Kors who tells them they need to make a resort wear look. Some of the designers cry because their idea of resort wear is wearing their chonies in their apartment.<br /><br />30 minutes and $150 at Mood for their designs, they start their looks until Tim comes in and tells them that they are to be partnered up and will execute their partner's design. Interesting side note: originally the producers wanted them to work on their looks for 2 hours, then switch, repeat. Thankfully Tim told them that was preposterous and would be super confusing to judge. Our Tim, the voice of reason.<br /><br />The pairings are supposed to produce ultimate drama, but they don't for the most part. I mean, anyone paired with Ivy is going to have a hard time, she thinks she's on "The Ivy Show" (her words). Michael C. is supposed to be the Boy Who Can't Sew so of course there's going to be drama, even from my Mondo with the cute hair. However, even they kiss and make up so the show goes on. Listen, I'm not into super awkward drama just for the sake of drama, but also team challenges are uncomfortable in general. I did like this challenge because it is true to life, the designers will eventually have someone else execute their work if they make it into the "real world" of fashion.<br /><br />Michael Kors accompanies Tim Gunn to the workroom to critique the looks. That's going to be interesting for the runway, since he'll still be judging.<br /><br />Other side note: Was Tim's chastising to Gretchen the kick in the pants she needed? She is definitely less bitchy lately.<br /><br /><br />On to the runway....<br /><br /><br />Gretchen designed a high waisted jumpsuit in browns. It's a Gretchen look. She really is into browns and grays. Casanova executed it, and it turned out fine. I'm not so into the look, but it's safe.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiogMqOmMfWrCnggZbRJFDweyNuSkdIoRi1Qi_Q7I7mwTiEEvWh1DH8XXV9TeBsmAY_Qly7wyqTaXXNc8xk9zjwU9Jb0vXaQVmW03RCV22J1YBJfPX2LCllGGJmWaKGuRXehbIyRf8yLNWm/s1600/pr8-rr-ep7-gretch-f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiogMqOmMfWrCnggZbRJFDweyNuSkdIoRi1Qi_Q7I7mwTiEEvWh1DH8XXV9TeBsmAY_Qly7wyqTaXXNc8xk9zjwU9Jb0vXaQVmW03RCV22J1YBJfPX2LCllGGJmWaKGuRXehbIyRf8yLNWm/s320/pr8-rr-ep7-gretch-f.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519049101783938962" border="0" /></a><br />Michael C designed a disco resort look. Another jumpsuit which is a big snooze, even with that loud fabric. I think the legs are too long and wide to look very good, but it's another safe look. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRj29XLamhRXFKAYgwvSZiwfGRH0eCpMjvpO-SVVnMSiq_lMupIGvZiKFScYdxcVNiGiVUIaYpDqgbesq1bkHTAByHI-h013T-_BTPmJRJOFEdCtkEoHY2lu4py_FWpL-OSQiXVC8Kwj5/s1600/pr8-rr-ep7-mc-f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRj29XLamhRXFKAYgwvSZiwfGRH0eCpMjvpO-SVVnMSiq_lMupIGvZiKFScYdxcVNiGiVUIaYpDqgbesq1bkHTAByHI-h013T-_BTPmJRJOFEdCtkEoHY2lu4py_FWpL-OSQiXVC8Kwj5/s320/pr8-rr-ep7-mc-f.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519049216514404898" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Valerie designed a short with this long top that opened at the belly, just where you want to expose yourself...not. I don't get the color of the top nor the pattern on the shorts that seem to be pointing to the "good china" to quote our dear Peach. Not sure what she was thinking on this one. The back wasn't executed to her liking, but the fact is, the designers got their own fabrics before they knew someone else was executing. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVCLGIPLaTWAfI21kmDvnVLgB6_qe4AdwDr3dibuATJr-cvk4YLJpObL0SJCuKRfFEL8e-KujUsr3PRPneIkCZVEistoxOCCiHGG0P_-G65M3elQN0rDVec0G_j30HrN3fxfnCxFhjRIsh/s1600/pr8-rr-ep7-val-f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVCLGIPLaTWAfI21kmDvnVLgB6_qe4AdwDr3dibuATJr-cvk4YLJpObL0SJCuKRfFEL8e-KujUsr3PRPneIkCZVEistoxOCCiHGG0P_-G65M3elQN0rDVec0G_j30HrN3fxfnCxFhjRIsh/s320/pr8-rr-ep7-val-f.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519051938957534034" border="0" /></a><br />Christopher designs another safe look that anyone could buy at the store for their vacation. It's put together well, but for a design challenge, it doesn't turn any heads. Christopher needs to step it up if he's going to impress the judges.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVyjKcNpkXfE_KiyDNFzm8DBXy8XkIHEPCffrCSPFoydTVk69Ir1D1CnebSQzaFFvKNOIOj4bgyOzFnsL97LyZE3toCd5VOwWGRFtYJ3zzzsgGXYGNoIZJWq-0rX-DwTsdJl75eIOqoZBK/s1600/pr8-rr-ep7-chris-f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVyjKcNpkXfE_KiyDNFzm8DBXy8XkIHEPCffrCSPFoydTVk69Ir1D1CnebSQzaFFvKNOIOj4bgyOzFnsL97LyZE3toCd5VOwWGRFtYJ3zzzsgGXYGNoIZJWq-0rX-DwTsdJl75eIOqoZBK/s320/pr8-rr-ep7-chris-f.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519048969696895906" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The bottoms:<br /><br />Ivy designed another full, muted color look. She dumbed it down, because she didn't trust her partner Michael D. to execute the look she originally designed. Michael and Tim also warned her not to use the original print she had for the top, which was "careerist". Ivy blamed her dull look on Michael D., which could be partially true, but based on her previous designs, her original look couldn't have been that much better.<br />p.s. if you want a good drinking game, do a shot every time a judge says "throw him/her under the bus" in any variation.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvYLpo-HXqnM0_tkDrJNi_jkFLERZsDv6GFumGIikLpTXjQqHR2hwOStHjafFoHjmF7iF5KH48jgFzetv8EN_nTe2MuCBVN3zXvGDjDsP1zwPS49TfkLQkssfjBuugA8L0q6ZNzD6NPA26/s1600/pr8-rr-ep7-ivy-f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvYLpo-HXqnM0_tkDrJNi_jkFLERZsDv6GFumGIikLpTXjQqHR2hwOStHjafFoHjmF7iF5KH48jgFzetv8EN_nTe2MuCBVN3zXvGDjDsP1zwPS49TfkLQkssfjBuugA8L0q6ZNzD6NPA26/s320/pr8-rr-ep7-ivy-f.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519048865552781330" border="0" /></a><br />Mondo's look is way scary. The challenge was vague, it was just to design "resort wear" but they didn't specify what age group.... This is resort wear, but maybe not the idea of resort that the judges had in mind. Mondo comes very close to getting the auf, but they keep him around for another week.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmdGWAcScaowyxteUQKtfNVTlsTTEVDPJffi-6bt4yKqfkw5og1Rp86rltaEyTdRUFHjHKRNm2jbV6rCZX2g0iDuuxXQAtGtXRsh5p4gLMc0nQvWa9EiHEQWq2KzAwCk3fYk9g_CZOr1ZV/s1600/pr8-rr-ep7-mondo-f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmdGWAcScaowyxteUQKtfNVTlsTTEVDPJffi-6bt4yKqfkw5og1Rp86rltaEyTdRUFHjHKRNm2jbV6rCZX2g0iDuuxXQAtGtXRsh5p4gLMc0nQvWa9EiHEQWq2KzAwCk3fYk9g_CZOr1ZV/s320/pr8-rr-ep7-mondo-f.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519048555681831586" border="0" /></a><br />Casanova is still desinging for old ladies. I am wondering why the designers chose mostly muted colors for their looks. Alas, this off the shoulder top with detail around the waist did not make the cut. The top was even randomly knotted in the back. I'm very shocked Casanova designed this look for this challenge, he could have made a sexy look inspired by his Puerto Rican heritage. This look was called "unfortunate" and "mumsy". Ay dios mio, Casanova gets the auf. He was so fabulously entertaining it will be sad with him not around.<br /><br />Nooooooooooooo they took away Casanova!!! Well the producers were probably crying a damn river after he was aufed. In fact they put together a cute little montage in his honor.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif8NmL0APJ7xRKEXhQ5YH6ik5X0-o7QQjRRqAutrdhnFFIENwQqwkBuJWivGidNHNayB5H3DHlf7ARWmZmdMWjdT_D2FLVEJtZImd7myE5KVdxZsHcFoMN1p1Ay1qKRUsJtqtz8wk4Q4ZS/s1600/pr8-rr-ep7-cas-f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif8NmL0APJ7xRKEXhQ5YH6ik5X0-o7QQjRRqAutrdhnFFIENwQqwkBuJWivGidNHNayB5H3DHlf7ARWmZmdMWjdT_D2FLVEJtZImd7myE5KVdxZsHcFoMN1p1Ay1qKRUsJtqtz8wk4Q4ZS/s320/pr8-rr-ep7-cas-f.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519048466496321570" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I thought this design by Michael D. looked kind of sloppy. I also don't find it flattering. Perhaps if it was a vibrant color in jersey fabric it would look more youthful and fun. This looks kind of drab. However, the judges liked it.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh9sfrmcLhTeoRTyUhl6HqlnULslsYOsG_tHAA46G8BTqJ8IAdj84oVHlD0DiG8z_sDbTdqvcuy7HooE1JeYJeci3OYebWMraWJr-m30y9o3Fm4Ptp_tHIg-azG_Rq4zU3753cD-FfL884/s1600/pr8-rr-ep7-md-f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh9sfrmcLhTeoRTyUhl6HqlnULslsYOsG_tHAA46G8BTqJ8IAdj84oVHlD0DiG8z_sDbTdqvcuy7HooE1JeYJeci3OYebWMraWJr-m30y9o3Fm4Ptp_tHIg-azG_Rq4zU3753cD-FfL884/s320/pr8-rr-ep7-md-f.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519048142446916738" border="0" /></a><br />Andy's design really wowed the judges. The top easily untied to reveal a sexy swimsuit. Very dramatic and sexy on the runway. Perhaps it was too literal for the judges, as they didn't give this fun design the win.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3z5ohdFKDL8g7RD6c_l53awgRn2vAF5NIxZgr1MR6iIpr1Jar9gd-HthdxdXaVCSvC3qkolFCMstv3zxJh5soEkXtcPleRjXWyfCQ38bmpGEbKoXrmUgCdYmDL_f5QY836o97CgQBaiYN/s1600/pr8-rr-ep7-andy-f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3z5ohdFKDL8g7RD6c_l53awgRn2vAF5NIxZgr1MR6iIpr1Jar9gd-HthdxdXaVCSvC3qkolFCMstv3zxJh5soEkXtcPleRjXWyfCQ38bmpGEbKoXrmUgCdYmDL_f5QY836o97CgQBaiYN/s320/pr8-rr-ep7-andy-f.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519048329597650674" border="0" /></a><br />April got a win! She desined what she called a black risque look of someone on a vacation to an asylum. How creepy! There wasn't many good looks this week, so this was the most unique design for a resort wear challenge. The top part in intriguing, but as we go lower it gets more strange. The boy shorts seem quite large on the model and the sheer black looks like straight up lingerie. I think this would be a good look to wear to an evening event at the resort for cocktails by the pool. However, Michael Kors told her to go that route, so she was very smart to listen and she ended up with her first win. Congrats April!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpNdGYI3XO571QjC4RWE-0jAIKr3WLKFPwkOErYRHm5x7rphsmlBtCRLV18oL39rOFt9A0Djc0EtqKzBhsGRiVqn8MSh_xxPaoktoYeCGnDjecHEiqtXHU7NIBQZWhbo5WZPsUcBa57yt2/s1600/pr8-rr-ep7-april-f.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpNdGYI3XO571QjC4RWE-0jAIKr3WLKFPwkOErYRHm5x7rphsmlBtCRLV18oL39rOFt9A0Djc0EtqKzBhsGRiVqn8MSh_xxPaoktoYeCGnDjecHEiqtXHU7NIBQZWhbo5WZPsUcBa57yt2/s320/pr8-rr-ep7-april-f.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519047161458371938" border="0" /></a>Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-29540198028746397352010-09-02T21:00:00.000-07:002010-09-06T10:09:25.949-07:00You Can Totally Wear That AgainThis week on the drama of sewing clothes for 3 crazy judges and 1 random guest judge in one day and some sort of twist.....<br /><br />The judges still love Michael C. but the other designers hate him. Gretchen calls her mom. Tim and Gretchen had a bit of a spat at Red Lobster, but they made up and are carrying on.<br /><br />This week the challenge is to take a Bridesmaid dress and create a fashionable look. Yeah. This would be harder than making a bridesmaid dress.<br /><br />At Mood, they have $50 to spend on supplemental fabric.<br /><br />This week's twist is they will show at a designer showcase with the guests voting for their favorite look. This will be "taken into consideration" at judging, but not give them the automatic win. A rumor starts that Michael C. has been sabotaging the other designers aka Ivy and Valerie, who are friends. Hmmmm I would hope the camera peeps would get a shot of that if it were true.<br /><br />I want to call this episode bandana episode....Andy, Valerie and Michael D are all rocking one this episode. Plus, how cute was Mondo's hair this week???<br /><br />Just in general, it's been great to see more of Tim in the workroom. He's not only a mentor, but a girlfriend to the designers. We used to get just little snippets from him, but he's definitely been more prominent on the show since we've had the added time. I really like that about the extended format. <br /><br />Onto the Runway!<br /><br /><br />Safety Net:<br /><br />Gretchen<br />Yeah.<br />Gretchen needs to learn a new trick. Loose top, tight leggings or skirt and large boots are so last 4 weeks for her. I don't find this flattering. She had a really hideous dress so she had a big challenge this week, but I just don't find this look all together flattering. All I see are the boots, way too distracting.<br />p.s. Glad she fixed the side boob action for the runway.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif26AHNvnO_O_felGXb7ekqsc_XRT7rpLKjov0PCPmKLTelpJC7AXzQ8i5VYCZ8YaaS8hbhlYAD7-Cm7wbCliv9nsIHODPu4J1PTYyIy1_wrkE7xOrOIw5BTrCMY9uxdSEpRZT2KKGgcA2/s1600/Gretchen.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif26AHNvnO_O_felGXb7ekqsc_XRT7rpLKjov0PCPmKLTelpJC7AXzQ8i5VYCZ8YaaS8hbhlYAD7-Cm7wbCliv9nsIHODPu4J1PTYyIy1_wrkE7xOrOIw5BTrCMY9uxdSEpRZT2KKGgcA2/s320/Gretchen.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513562281951316050" border="0" /></a><br />April<br />Cute look. She had one of the least worst looks to begin with. April smartly made what she wanted to make instead of trying to please all of her client's crazy demands. It's maybe a little secretary-ish, but still youthful.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxOoyTjVW2zwFPp7zC5jZZsxa65qKSNYvWkINmVLjAuY7mSJN3kokg8dpbdEqrC0uDjlJ7tS8oxtLgZrMrZ5i09CstwYo0lgpHwAzOiQ-SsTdTzEmFT6B-YNQq0ZZaW4RsotWJT7FtLu-e/s1600/April.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxOoyTjVW2zwFPp7zC5jZZsxa65qKSNYvWkINmVLjAuY7mSJN3kokg8dpbdEqrC0uDjlJ7tS8oxtLgZrMrZ5i09CstwYo0lgpHwAzOiQ-SsTdTzEmFT6B-YNQq0ZZaW4RsotWJT7FtLu-e/s320/April.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513562342060561010" border="0" /></a><br />Ivy<br />Hmmm did Ivy listen to me and use color this week? Gasp! She had an ivory dress which she made into pants. I think the pants were not made perfectly....pretty darn tight all over. However, this is the first look she's made that I actually liked!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7lwlnMMb5KqGtD6_esPVz6sjIMxj9mmVGgEcO4tz9AGd9hNqBZGon0XgtwlQUZD_7twOqnBV0quviVWRIe0RFfv4kKyFTF-C1yEIwWyvbkBF_2t_aYdGaQOZhN7mdA1_nkk87QeZwDU-/s1600/Ivy.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7lwlnMMb5KqGtD6_esPVz6sjIMxj9mmVGgEcO4tz9AGd9hNqBZGon0XgtwlQUZD_7twOqnBV0quviVWRIe0RFfv4kKyFTF-C1yEIwWyvbkBF_2t_aYdGaQOZhN7mdA1_nkk87QeZwDU-/s320/Ivy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513562186264115026" border="0" /></a><br />Casanova<br />Casanova had immunity this week. I like the top, but the pants are way too Heidi-esque for me. (Short tight and shiny). You made it to another round Casanova!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhezSoYbr87U9QtzdlhOtQ4BMnOv9JD7d_lGmUTpQB4-Hc0NBRAmp7Ss_x7asaPDFocPBzXpOuFLaGsCIWCMd5befP2sXMbJqsv1HKbDZN056oPAS_F0MM4p3OtXjX37eVjCNCAJs7hFT8S/s1600/Casanova.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhezSoYbr87U9QtzdlhOtQ4BMnOv9JD7d_lGmUTpQB4-Hc0NBRAmp7Ss_x7asaPDFocPBzXpOuFLaGsCIWCMd5befP2sXMbJqsv1HKbDZN056oPAS_F0MM4p3OtXjX37eVjCNCAJs7hFT8S/s320/Casanova.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513562050281405106" border="0" /></a><br />Andy<br />I liked this one. The top fits her like a dream. I'm not so crazy about the shorts, but I do like how it all came together. (Until she turned around and there were zippers from top to bottom UGH)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEfYgdqBNFvFwTuC7Ia5Jt5B-KqBOdVGQajUVxUthSdlTJw29CNaWIZkbB_j-EFBoKgIfd_8nxdgNK5JM-8PbQNQvlnyUU8cDToubMGBlIZefCe-x5kZ09QLcPZQK4bYutiJ8tGva1mAAW/s1600/Andy.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEfYgdqBNFvFwTuC7Ia5Jt5B-KqBOdVGQajUVxUthSdlTJw29CNaWIZkbB_j-EFBoKgIfd_8nxdgNK5JM-8PbQNQvlnyUU8cDToubMGBlIZefCe-x5kZ09QLcPZQK4bYutiJ8tGva1mAAW/s320/Andy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513561978941446850" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The Tops<br /><br /><br />Christopher<br />I'm confused....did they like this look or not? It seemed like he was top 3, but then they were criticizing it. I really like it. It helped that his model is gorgeous! He originally had a shiny blue number on a bigger model, but she got scared and dropped out. I'm not crazy about the peek-a-boob, but it does add something to what could have been a boring dress.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcYF8588zjleIVj6H2TZfkksu06wcKSXejuFUFlOdXICBm7RXcm2mwav33ERD-dg1SmQgio5fwP8oIyW5-31aFvVhOP6Qvxsd1wNy17pwjQDGODK3_BITSC7f9NCRpFEvVqpAXYhIinHf/s1600/Christopher.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 243px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcYF8588zjleIVj6H2TZfkksu06wcKSXejuFUFlOdXICBm7RXcm2mwav33ERD-dg1SmQgio5fwP8oIyW5-31aFvVhOP6Qvxsd1wNy17pwjQDGODK3_BITSC7f9NCRpFEvVqpAXYhIinHf/s320/Christopher.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513561888076882226" border="0" /></a><br />Mondo<br />Mondo won the most votes at the showcase, but alas, was a bridesmaid himself this round. Poor guy. I think the judges refused to give Mondo a win with the "Jersey hair" and hoop earrings. So close Mondo! It's a very ey-catching well made dress. He actually turned the dress inside out, so that it wasn't so freakin' shiny gross bridesmaid satin polyester. Next time buddy!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0EtRTKLSl593t3QfkjVt6xzD0GfseqnaqArv1Cyn4iEfhm1K3Cg3jJcNYwq4VcPQr6fprjZHwb_FQxhiEzo3gHG6QgV_OeOYuNrca176MHsJApHqGtoZO0zawDorRxBFy8zCnbOgYNsaY/s1600/Mondo.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0EtRTKLSl593t3QfkjVt6xzD0GfseqnaqArv1Cyn4iEfhm1K3Cg3jJcNYwq4VcPQr6fprjZHwb_FQxhiEzo3gHG6QgV_OeOYuNrca176MHsJApHqGtoZO0zawDorRxBFy8zCnbOgYNsaY/s320/Mondo.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513561815991986866" border="0" /></a><br />Michael C.<br />Here's my observations on my notecard when this walked out:<br />"Debutante slut and why the obvious zippers?"<br />Sadly, Gretchen had the best reasoning on this one in the waiting room when she called out that it was short, had lace, shiny and zippers all at once. I felt there was way too much going on with this dress. I understand why the judges liked it (there wasn't much else to pick from), it has a very interesting shape to it. It's something pretty different. It wasn't made well though, and eek just the lace with the satin material together with the shortness is just too freakin' much normally!<br />Were the judges giving him a sympathy win after last week's slaying on the runway by his team? Well they say they don't put past work into consideration.<br />Suspicious.<br />Still, congrats to Michael C.! As Casanova reminded Gretchen, the both of you have 2 wins.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYnX7X9Mo2gaagTo9MVVVZE8P8ReHgfCaIpVoLpK8SbGlRZI2Vcn0XY45wlD99sZsWJo4uTsCriXHwVdiGHXUxHCwSDju3QfmYBj0Dcsims6gT2QLtVP9oHDjnzo95AZKqvuvwUZFFNEhb/s1600/Michael+C.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYnX7X9Mo2gaagTo9MVVVZE8P8ReHgfCaIpVoLpK8SbGlRZI2Vcn0XY45wlD99sZsWJo4uTsCriXHwVdiGHXUxHCwSDju3QfmYBj0Dcsims6gT2QLtVP9oHDjnzo95AZKqvuvwUZFFNEhb/s320/Michael+C.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513561721156192722" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The Bottoms<br /><br />Valerie<br />I actually thought this was a fun look when it came down the runway. The model looked genuinely happy when she walked it, and it was bright. However, when you look closer it is pretty odd. Why do the black pieces not go all the way up? Did she run out of black fabric? Why in the hell did she decide to use strings like that to tie it all slutty in the back?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsl7er6107cfc_hjsdUTpw4xV_499YhTYTUfg7tezXLXMSvmf8qsrqXRFN0XxgHQQusPtp8Rfqk7z-fLEINpb9JGULdi9VP9gPl_cMph_iUGkUN4dbkz2ViBMp52VoKlccqlkJo8_3e36X/s1600/Valerie.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsl7er6107cfc_hjsdUTpw4xV_499YhTYTUfg7tezXLXMSvmf8qsrqXRFN0XxgHQQusPtp8Rfqk7z-fLEINpb9JGULdi9VP9gPl_cMph_iUGkUN4dbkz2ViBMp52VoKlccqlkJo8_3e36X/s320/Valerie.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513255235238407554" border="0" /></a>Oh dear and yeah it's just not flattering from all angles. It was styled well overall and I think the judges really want to see more from her. I know I do!! Kill 'em in the next round bebe!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8g5bca1RHrZez9kqhdWUriO4FZq3Edh1RzIP0z6aD7IHnSAeBYE7UQ0Fgcb5WLbQ_3vdLCupfvLTqcXoGAPoZhLrQ9NdWZjHpfJ09fnjRX1W2YL5CdEvhz60XWJ8az669gUjPOi2MO45/s1600/Valerie2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8g5bca1RHrZez9kqhdWUriO4FZq3Edh1RzIP0z6aD7IHnSAeBYE7UQ0Fgcb5WLbQ_3vdLCupfvLTqcXoGAPoZhLrQ9NdWZjHpfJ09fnjRX1W2YL5CdEvhz60XWJ8az669gUjPOi2MO45/s320/Valerie2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513255161949913746" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Michael D.<br />Michael had a hard time with this challenge. You know, the designers were overall very lucky this week. Although they had to design for "real people" their models were all pretty darn skinny. Valerie and Michael had the bigger gals, and they ended up in the bottom. It could be that any of the other designers would have quite possibly been in the same situation had they had different models.<br />Michael was smart to make a little jacket for his model. However, why he went with this ugly black netting to go on top of the dress is beyond anyone. He really should have done a fitted skirt for her. The judges were right, she looked better in her original bridesmaid dress. It's a very simple rule here, you want fitted here and she will actually look skinnier than putting her in a flowy dress. I wondered if the judges cut him a little slack because he had to design for a bigger gal than the others?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvwEfl0tWpqZRjtfZRsjF-0OT9LzSmcReaYyJsjFLKpi7JhmJQblaM8MdG4ObiMmMGZxaV3dpaumKKs17jCxhX36FpxK7YGtUAfOkF39SYkGlDQoDZ1Mo3Upt1BRBBA8O05Z1bV0A3gi41/s1600/Michael+D.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 243px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvwEfl0tWpqZRjtfZRsjF-0OT9LzSmcReaYyJsjFLKpi7JhmJQblaM8MdG4ObiMmMGZxaV3dpaumKKs17jCxhX36FpxK7YGtUAfOkF39SYkGlDQoDZ1Mo3Upt1BRBBA8O05Z1bV0A3gi41/s320/Michael+D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513255082002110818" border="0" /></a><br />Peach went into a "Peach Panic" this episode and was afraid her model was going to show the "good china". Oh Peach..what happened here? I don't know what's sadder, the fact that this look was so hideous or the fact that her model looked genuinely happy with her garment. It really is ugly and I'm not surprised she was given the AUF this week. She makes a very similar look each week. She's been so much fun on the show, she looked like she had a blast and she's very talented at sewing and tailoring, it's just too bad that she just didn't have much of a range. Tim warned her about adding the bed skirt around the waist and she didn't listen!!<br />Auf Weidersehen Peach, we will miss you all the same!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCahS83_L1KXQTNxaeHurBXZyyGW78EwLIXl7Af4PJoY1WThD5ps3dyddWWCIVq-_qZ6-74pYxz4jIGWgKbCb67oameLGo5w8yryQmz8RqvEfV3ataFzWUs8Ld4afK40UbvKKw30WN2gw_/s1600/Peach.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCahS83_L1KXQTNxaeHurBXZyyGW78EwLIXl7Af4PJoY1WThD5ps3dyddWWCIVq-_qZ6-74pYxz4jIGWgKbCb67oameLGo5w8yryQmz8RqvEfV3ataFzWUs8Ld4afK40UbvKKw30WN2gw_/s320/Peach.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513254995610775282" border="0" /></a><br />Peach reads the same blog I do, and just as religiously. They are so hilarious! Check them out! They even interviewed Peach after her auf and she's such a sweetie! She even used their saying on the show which I also steal for my blog "short tight and shiny"<br />http://projectrungay.blogspot.com/Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887668559135916347.post-66937008009923091382010-09-01T22:25:00.000-07:002010-09-04T19:40:29.371-07:00There Is an "I" in TeamThis episode goes down in Project Runway history!<br /><br />Included this week:<br />A Villain<br />A Victim<br />Underdog team win<br />Fashion Guru going off on the minions<br /><br />Friends, I have watched and re-watched this episode and it just gets better and better. Where could I even begin on this one?<br /><br />First of all, the designers are all seeing green at Michael Costello winning last week's challenge. I hope they don't take it out on him later....<br /><br />This week, the challenge is two teams of six designers, with no appointed team leader. Michael C. gets to choose first and chooses Queen Bitch Gretchen. April explains it best: "Michael is such a dumbass. Do you want Hitler on your team?"<br /><br />Team Gretchen is turning out to be the "so-called" winners of the season and the other side is the misfit team with no one having a win. Both teams have designers I like. However my two favorites, Mondo and Valerie are on the "underdog" team.<br />Mr. Gunn explains to the designers that they will have to choose a concept from a list with a textile/color choice on the second list. Team Luxe, as they name themselves, choose "Menswear for Women" and "Camel". While Team Military and Lace choose, ummmm, "Military" and "Lace".<br /><br />What a difference in the teams as they caucus (with their HP tablets, natch). Team Luxe is already getting mind controlled by Gretchen while Team Military is working together very democratically and kind to one another. Team Luxe wants to design to their strengths by making assigned pieces, while Team Military is each making their own look. Team Luxe think they can design this collection in their sleep and are creaming their camel pants over it, while Team Military and Lace look nervous as they go into battle.<br />$1,000 to spend at Mood and Gretchen is already cracking her whip and no one on Team Luxe manages to find a scrap of luxurious fabric.<br /><br />In the workroom, Team Luxe has to teach Michael C. "how to sew" while Team Military's Casanova has the best diva breakdown in possibly PR history!!!<br /><br />It all started when Tim tells Casanova that his garment is "the mother of the other looks". This puts him over the edge.<br />Casanova reclines on the fainting sofa and laments his PR woes, he makes "fuckin clothes for old ladies, sluts and flamenco dancers" and he's "tired, the verge to lose his mind" and....wait for it......"getting fat". The other designers and his model kiss his sweet Puerto Rican ass and get him back in the game. He has an epiphany of being too sensitive and realizes he needs to "make it work." Casanova, get it girl!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimURJ-wWGqBDCBLDk-YeW_quUMIyvPMFwV6zY1HgsqZD9YTiRQ6Soqa085w05hu0lVllVjhjXZeoy7wMQKPqzLa5bzjMwoxnlHWenU115cJdPIV7otlcaSaHM7xS4dLOUr4wyc_Xvia_Xz/s1600/Project+Runway+Season+8+Episode+5+Valerie+Mayen+0.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimURJ-wWGqBDCBLDk-YeW_quUMIyvPMFwV6zY1HgsqZD9YTiRQ6Soqa085w05hu0lVllVjhjXZeoy7wMQKPqzLa5bzjMwoxnlHWenU115cJdPIV7otlcaSaHM7xS4dLOUr4wyc_Xvia_Xz/s320/Project+Runway+Season+8+Episode+5+Valerie+Mayen+0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512525392829771538" border="0" /></a>Put your panties back on and get to work!!!<br /><br /></div><br /><br />Then Tim visits Team Luxe and warns them that their collection is looking "ho hum" compared to the other team. This doesn't even register with Team Luxe so they merely brush off this criticism and go back to fanning Gretchen and feeding her peeled grapes.<br /><br />The next day, Team Military and Lace get 'er done while Team Luxe have Gretchen and her 4:00am list of demands and all 6 models hemming garments!!!<br /><br /><br /><br />On to the Runway Collections!!<br />Team Military and Lace aka self-proclaimed "Bad News Bears"<br />April<br />Peach<br />Valerie<br />MondoCasanova<br />Michael D.<br /><br />Was it the best collection of all time? No. Did it have some flaws? Yes. Did it blow the other team out of the water in overall styling, cohesion, design and even fabric choices? Hell Yes.<br /><br />How cute was the group hug when they won?<br /><br />Mondo<br />Very different kind of piece. I find the mustard leggings and ugly shoes to be distracting, but I do love the top and shorts.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinFOmenHINtdZ2QhNdQUJ9Ae9P0t-Ub9SRanoRXkGizacjv7JncJagOXIAy5YqgfKWTrMkqGij7HnWdwaC0z2yrgkWVcz8MPfzD1EF3WX_ocpgSl4YS9xIFXgJ_YhXF83IAqL2j1fr5ZkQ/s1600/Mondo+Military.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinFOmenHINtdZ2QhNdQUJ9Ae9P0t-Ub9SRanoRXkGizacjv7JncJagOXIAy5YqgfKWTrMkqGij7HnWdwaC0z2yrgkWVcz8MPfzD1EF3WX_ocpgSl4YS9xIFXgJ_YhXF83IAqL2j1fr5ZkQ/s320/Mondo+Military.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512188215769746194" border="0" /></a><br />Peach<br />The judges really liked this, which was great for Peach. I have to say it wasn't my favorite. I didn't like the red and blue together with the really obvious chains dangling. I would have liked blue or red but not both like primary colors. Good for Peach, but it has to be the best of the rest, not just best for you personally.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGryEu0FBXZDukC71_XMfdIhuG4IHazqCcp7JtrOmgw9vdXoNUU6jlehLZFcT9YBNqb7gvrdUcYTWt1f0KQvrXqa9IQecKxbn018-0alT-7Z2kPTYAksXch-fkfkiI5YhUEmjbSaJlLMI/s1600/Military+Peach.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGryEu0FBXZDukC71_XMfdIhuG4IHazqCcp7JtrOmgw9vdXoNUU6jlehLZFcT9YBNqb7gvrdUcYTWt1f0KQvrXqa9IQecKxbn018-0alT-7Z2kPTYAksXch-fkfkiI5YhUEmjbSaJlLMI/s320/Military+Peach.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512188105977497186" border="0" /></a><br /><br />April<br />This looks like April. The jacket does have a lot going on, but it works with the simplicity of the pant. The shoes are cute with it and it looks like current military as fashion. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLuR6VCU0qkR9OmD43Pxe1McOSUJ-0MW7YtLXTR21BA-m98zTnJiqN8JLY2-Bl6In6sOqrM8xNF1Yd1iX22_CCtv2nwJCQtnNt6nwYKB9LeB4gxf9mX3HkYZND8z-0I6V7Mx8FqDNmDPO/s1600/Military+April.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLuR6VCU0qkR9OmD43Pxe1McOSUJ-0MW7YtLXTR21BA-m98zTnJiqN8JLY2-Bl6In6sOqrM8xNF1Yd1iX22_CCtv2nwJCQtnNt6nwYKB9LeB4gxf9mX3HkYZND8z-0I6V7Mx8FqDNmDPO/s320/Military+April.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512188162217789794" border="0" /></a><br />Valerie<br />This is probably my least favorite look this week. I love the jacket, but I don't love the white with the blue, it's too much, too matchy matchy. I don't see that it's very fashion forward, but it works OK with the collection and does make it so it's not too lacey and dowdy overall.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdzZef-x6fvEoqsO2S5uFhMfbbqREvpl_5nw4V5JbTIOzDEdLVCv1KDf8domTSrBCfxgSx1OIGA59K1SSLKyxwMkmEhyphenhyphengbEyBHp17V8lXBqLHlK7KnBf6CnIllL9jAD1oNxd5Mg6eldCUP/s1600/Military+Valerie.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdzZef-x6fvEoqsO2S5uFhMfbbqREvpl_5nw4V5JbTIOzDEdLVCv1KDf8domTSrBCfxgSx1OIGA59K1SSLKyxwMkmEhyphenhyphengbEyBHp17V8lXBqLHlK7KnBf6CnIllL9jAD1oNxd5Mg6eldCUP/s320/Military+Valerie.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512188057617547282" border="0" /></a>Casanova<br />The winner this week!!!<br />Wow, he did deserve it this week! He gets the Best Diva Breakdwon award and this look is hot. The top is sexy but not stripper sexy, the pants are well made and I did like the metal detail up the leg. Overall just super chic and deserved the win! Felicidades!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVNk4vUdiiVuu-O-J64IqPSQmnf5h48zgosU2VnviSPsBmfhVvPTwtgBNvQqhYrkIGgG-lE8qwAdYrvBME_qbdsgzTGdKqoZjGZFmByNlEwTf-4j78B7FmeqrCh17zTlTGwBvFcHxo7OcI/s1600/Military+Casanova.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVNk4vUdiiVuu-O-J64IqPSQmnf5h48zgosU2VnviSPsBmfhVvPTwtgBNvQqhYrkIGgG-lE8qwAdYrvBME_qbdsgzTGdKqoZjGZFmByNlEwTf-4j78B7FmeqrCh17zTlTGwBvFcHxo7OcI/s320/Military+Casanova.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512188303415817634" border="0" /></a><br />Michael D.<br />So, I totally understand Casanova for the win, but I drooled over this top. The string detail on the side was hot, the metal detailing around the waist -it works. I can see her nude bra, so it would have been better as a lined top and the lace skirt was not so imaginative, but this one was a really close second for me.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihXZqOKWZ3TzUmT5aB0BsphRr3FBJPBar3ACJ_X5J0fp0ZJKjRN4yKcl7HAr8QD51gY9rGjpXZPtJpzRMyML9wSzFoqQyNILMh97ap7G5D4FrNtcneYmPwZjwv-4z2HhfvZ7_eDRAX5hkv/s1600/Military+Michael+D.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihXZqOKWZ3TzUmT5aB0BsphRr3FBJPBar3ACJ_X5J0fp0ZJKjRN4yKcl7HAr8QD51gY9rGjpXZPtJpzRMyML9wSzFoqQyNILMh97ap7G5D4FrNtcneYmPwZjwv-4z2HhfvZ7_eDRAX5hkv/s320/Military+Michael+D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512188000620417826" border="0" /></a>Love Love Love the back!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi55PasVsa4XC7BPYKNk6RVrXoixg1NEBbYyg1ZBMTOWbqJRLWA0sHlo4lCO-MeBsH2vKnVyRQ49GKHetyhr5N1CSCAP5fxqcs_B0K_u8fbkYP2Ynk6MfbaURxPmGwScABy0sY_WAPgoqeT/s1600/Michael+D2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi55PasVsa4XC7BPYKNk6RVrXoixg1NEBbYyg1ZBMTOWbqJRLWA0sHlo4lCO-MeBsH2vKnVyRQ49GKHetyhr5N1CSCAP5fxqcs_B0K_u8fbkYP2Ynk6MfbaURxPmGwScABy0sY_WAPgoqeT/s320/Michael+D2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512187923088954690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Team Luxe or self-proclaimed Winning Team. Ha!<br />Gretchen<br />Michael C.<br />A.J.<br />Ivy<br />Christopher<br />Andy<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWIzy01LRDtPLnkUc8HzhY_zX1EcAGYKHQ38SZ8XNDcXe4y388P_-mAWOLLi-CIjaNPIv4qoncKM36tPb6lgpPI058-J3O5OyVXhcOTDCn8phxgXfMr2EuDbsvq6Xa2jSf3oCmfVO-TVk/s1600/Project+Runway+Season+8+Episode+5+Valerie+Mayen+0.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWIzy01LRDtPLnkUc8HzhY_zX1EcAGYKHQ38SZ8XNDcXe4y388P_-mAWOLLi-CIjaNPIv4qoncKM36tPb6lgpPI058-J3O5OyVXhcOTDCn8phxgXfMr2EuDbsvq6Xa2jSf3oCmfVO-TVk/s320/Project+Runway+Season+8+Episode+5+Valerie+Mayen+0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512527795454168754" border="0" /></a>"The other team is CRAY CRAY!!"<br /><br /></div><br />Ok, so I know Gretchen is a crazy, conniving bitch-but did she seriously pick all these fabrics? Who chose these fabrics? Was there any possible way in hell they could win these '70's cheap looking fabrics? The collection looked old, drab and whatever the opposite of Luxe is. Let's carry on to the runway....<br /><br />Since Team Luxe had a cluster-fuck of who made what, this is as best as we can do to describe who made what piece:<br /><br /><br />A.J.<br />What the? Flight attendant with creepy skin leggings? The judges were not impressed with this look. Too bad they opened the show with it! Let's begin our journey with an air hostess from the 60's running errands about town.<br /><br />We're sorry A.J., but you're out. And as Gretchen said, you didn't have to make a bad shirt dress. You were the "sacrificial lamb" according to Tim.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxIUDe7zraiqhT46CTh-zQfiewOFu0QO4t9DgCpG0qf3Tj8ZxgjWv7m2S7yldTWNYusmiqS3jB4pvcVJtr1lBiXPTBeaR9HBocXgrftpREctOj_6aGeR4JgguNHuRhH0Jm9s4cQMaa_bqc/s1600/TeamLuxAJ.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxIUDe7zraiqhT46CTh-zQfiewOFu0QO4t9DgCpG0qf3Tj8ZxgjWv7m2S7yldTWNYusmiqS3jB4pvcVJtr1lBiXPTBeaR9HBocXgrftpREctOj_6aGeR4JgguNHuRhH0Jm9s4cQMaa_bqc/s320/TeamLuxAJ.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512187276857849890" border="0" /></a><br />Christopher<br />Christopher, those pants. Why did you do that to this girl? The top without the jacket was not bad. All I can see is that huge front panel of a pant with no front closure. It scares me. Perhaps our gal is applying for jobs in the 70's.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdg2Ly_6YG5sFbxuEWf29pnby6koLoUC4I9lhURmz5CWsFD9ZFk7bw1-7tTo4xyHGU4CMyXKzU5PXtxzF0Ij7gBI4DU5sMJej6TPmldPJ5LlJxCvf0t72uPBsKUY9plQSCfRyHaG6HXs_E/s1600/Luxe+Christopher.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdg2Ly_6YG5sFbxuEWf29pnby6koLoUC4I9lhURmz5CWsFD9ZFk7bw1-7tTo4xyHGU4CMyXKzU5PXtxzF0Ij7gBI4DU5sMJej6TPmldPJ5LlJxCvf0t72uPBsKUY9plQSCfRyHaG6HXs_E/s320/Luxe+Christopher.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512187679177340946" border="0" /></a><br />Andy<br />Least worst of the looks. Don't know if I see any camel in this look....<br />The top without the sweater was actually kind of cute, but that's about it. Our gal got a job as an office secretary. Maybe she's living in the 80's now.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOOzpb2pZsNUKvqA1iK_6H56VDLDI3z0MA7paotNYBxzGlkF0aBEL6uNi-zm0Cn8FLmlseDXHUxV-HRFFUUMDoGbLinXeuPq9AvHhUs6wLvijTsGoACKgtYOyuTjWW1M0GSqz-1RBjkjqA/s1600/Luxe+Andy.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOOzpb2pZsNUKvqA1iK_6H56VDLDI3z0MA7paotNYBxzGlkF0aBEL6uNi-zm0Cn8FLmlseDXHUxV-HRFFUUMDoGbLinXeuPq9AvHhUs6wLvijTsGoACKgtYOyuTjWW1M0GSqz-1RBjkjqA/s320/Luxe+Andy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512187805516091858" border="0" /></a><br />Ivy<br />Cray-Cray indeed. Would you ever imagine a look like this to appear on Project Runway? This has to go down as one of the worst looks. Maybe if the challenge was, take this Quaker outfit and turn it into...no not even then. How about? No, this is just a WTF look. Ivy has never been my favorite and she really should have been sent home for this injustice. Heidi said it was the worst outfit of the collection. Ivy, you're lucky this week.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6IR5k09ZKPAtlJSsdclnxlAC90pJBQ16mZ_G3PkhDu1PLEgRxYM6Fy-vzkthsjKLxaj67dQRQ2fjBP8923L02EOwzds0eKy2qSZ68p7_ee7u3juT49GkAEQwPYbslBjGQ2oo0m0PWjH4/s1600/Luxe+Ivy.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6IR5k09ZKPAtlJSsdclnxlAC90pJBQ16mZ_G3PkhDu1PLEgRxYM6Fy-vzkthsjKLxaj67dQRQ2fjBP8923L02EOwzds0eKy2qSZ68p7_ee7u3juT49GkAEQwPYbslBjGQ2oo0m0PWjH4/s320/Luxe+Ivy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512187485906093250" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Michael C.<br />Mostly. Christopher made the cigarette pant. If you look at this look, in this collection, you know that he's not going home. Well there's that and the immunity. The judges were fine with his work and kept reminding the other designers that he had immunity and was not going home. The designers on his team just kept insulting him on the runway.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuLEpSQkqnLpCgOYX2vuowEGuaY8KbFMSXd78qYrx-XiXfpV60tqga0gw8WMvZhaO1NVcHX5Rz3kjJuM6byYRjRmzKEAPRDHG884Tew3e0W6Hagyb9ZBBYCXtPIye2hi6QUc51RIFetn7l/s1600/Luxe+Gretchen.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuLEpSQkqnLpCgOYX2vuowEGuaY8KbFMSXd78qYrx-XiXfpV60tqga0gw8WMvZhaO1NVcHX5Rz3kjJuM6byYRjRmzKEAPRDHG884Tew3e0W6Hagyb9ZBBYCXtPIye2hi6QUc51RIFetn7l/s320/Luxe+Gretchen.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512187396886752850" border="0" /></a><br />Gretchen<br />Now our secretary has journeyed into the 90's. How does it feel?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3o7y94Wx64kwsbM7uFJBYfz-NkTAh5VKGxYMDYuc97syGr-E-zwnLkFvPmaeWHN2iYozU3F09QKpviFdjLTSp9zGcasS6VfvFQzR7CwPtCpIfLRXL_PmK4JjzgN6xqcw1gO1B7MFL38KM/s1600/Michael+C++Luxe.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3o7y94Wx64kwsbM7uFJBYfz-NkTAh5VKGxYMDYuc97syGr-E-zwnLkFvPmaeWHN2iYozU3F09QKpviFdjLTSp9zGcasS6VfvFQzR7CwPtCpIfLRXL_PmK4JjzgN6xqcw1gO1B7MFL38KM/s320/Michael+C++Luxe.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512187571581449490" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The runway was one of the most awkward yet.<br /><br />It began back in the waiting room while Team Luxe was in utter shock at being in the bottom. Right then and there Gretchen made the rest of the designers pinky swear that they wouldn't throw anyone under the bus and they would go defending their amazing collection. A.J. had concerns that someone might "flip a switch" on the runway and turn on the others.....Nooo, never......<br /><br />Then out on the runway the designers cried over their love's labor of a collection. They told the judges it was their baby and they stood behind it's amazing birth. Everyone was vital to the success of the team, no one was weak. Tears were shed. Hearts were worn on the sleeves. Everything was beautiful.<br /><br />Cry me a river.<br /><br />Well who knows how many edited hours later the judges were out for blood. They wouldn't take team unity for an answer.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMpE_CvrSI2BKvFVjykFw2A6smFV7NRlvtvXUefXdAZPJiJ65DoPi5UmCb7Q9hI9JESwmosvSQR0HVYjM61J6Re-FwnG5BM-9ptivu7_tIgH-oXWad4DPHO_NkupzE0yR-pBM69W-cOP3z/s1600/Gretchen+38.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMpE_CvrSI2BKvFVjykFw2A6smFV7NRlvtvXUefXdAZPJiJ65DoPi5UmCb7Q9hI9JESwmosvSQR0HVYjM61J6Re-FwnG5BM-9ptivu7_tIgH-oXWad4DPHO_NkupzE0yR-pBM69W-cOP3z/s320/Gretchen+38.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513250566305588450" border="0" /></a>"Grandma arrived"<br /><br />Huh?<br /><br />"Yeah I know our collections sucked"<br /><br />Wait....whaaaa?<br /><br />She had to "style, maybe a crappy collection". <br /><br />Delicious. One of the most awkward, shameful hot mess of a runway judging.<br /><br />Poor A.J. was the sacrifice for Team Luxe. Auf Weidersehen A.J. Sorry you had to go down for the team this week. <br /><br /><br />Then came the most amazing moment yet.<br /><br />I'll let Tim have his moment here:<br /><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Wz7isk-kwqY?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Wz7isk-kwqY?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="640"></embed></object><br /><br />It's on now!!! <br /><br />Designers, Team Luxe was totally brainwashed by Gretchen and you made fools of yourselves, not just with your garments, but with your preposterous behavior on the runway. You belittled the designer that could not go home and did make the worst garment, and you were all mindless robots. You should have grown a pair and and let the judges know how insane and controlling and bitchy Gretchen was to the judges. Team Fail.<br /><br />(Can't wait for next week)Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622228533320637864noreply@blogger.com0