Project Runway Week 8!

Da da da da! Project Runway Week 8!
The designers are lead by Tim Gunn through what Stella calls the meat- packing district(?) to meet a so-called "fashion legend." As the designers speculate who they think it is, Blayne wishes that it was Mary-Kate Olsen.
The designers enter a showroom where they meet...... the fabulous Diane Von Furstenberg!!! WOW! Diane greets the designers, who are all very excited to meet her. Kenley is very emotional because she loves Diane and admires her.
Diane announces the challenge, which is to create an outfit for her fall collection, which is inspired by the movie "A Foreign Affair." And to top it off- the winning dress will be exclusively sold to American Express Cardmembers!
Tim and the designers head off to Diane's sample room where they have 15 minutes to get fabric. After that, they're off to Parson's to work on their designs!

Now, on to the runway!

Top Three: Kenley, Korto, and Leanne
Bottom Three: Suede, Joe, and Stella
Winner: Leanne
Eliminated: Stella

My Favorites:
1. Terri 2.Korto 3.Leanne

My hands- down favorite was Terri. Wow!!! I know she gets ripped for always doing pants, but these were beautiful! The trench, blouse and pants were a beautiful combo together. I was surprised that Terri wasn't in the top 3!
Korto's dress was very pretty. I loved the yellow peeking out underneath the dress. The jacket was nice too.
Leanne was the winner. Her dress was gorgeous, but I didn't care much for the jacket. It didn't match the dress.

My Least Favorites:
1.Kenley 2.Joe 3. Suede

Kenley's dress wasn't horrible, it was just boring. She should've done another piece. The other designers did jackets and pants in the same amout of time.
Joe's was pretty bad. It looked cheap and costumey. The shiny fabric didn't work at all.
Suede's was just awful. I hated it. The dress was boring, and that jacket-thing looked so cheap and thrown- together. I really thought he should've gone this week.

Stella was eliminated! I was a little shocked.
Stella designed a plaid trouser and vest along with a cape that looked like- you guessed it- leatha. Although it wasn't perfect, it wasn't as bad as the judges made it out to be. It was chicer than most of the stuff that she's designed before, and it wasn't half as bad as Suede's hot mess.
Auf weidersehen, Stella!

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How to Wear: A Leather Jacket

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Wouldn't you love to rock a cool leather jacket without looking like a biker- chick? It's not as impossible as it sounds! All you need are some classic pieces.

• Sexy tan boots are the most important part of the look. They add color to grayish tones of the rest of the outfit. Stunning heels give the outfit a girly edge. If you're not exactly ready to work 4- inch heels, flat boots still look great. Just make sure they aren't hiking boots!
• You'll also need some fah-bu-lous jeans. Either skinny or wide-leg, depending if you want to wear the boots over or under your jeans. I prefer boots over the jeans, but that's just me.
• Under the jacket, wear a cami (not a lacy one!) or tank. As for color, I personally love the touch of grey in the outfit, but you could also do a bright color tank if you prefer.
• Last, but certainly not least is your amazing leather jacket. Pick one that's classic- which means no studs or spikes. If you like more modern, fashion- forward stuff, choose a jacket with side zippers or buttons.

Rock this look with confidence!

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Fall Fashion Trends

These cool new Fall trends are dominating the runways and the streets. Stay in style this season!

"Cocoon Coats"

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Otherwise known as a big, baggy coat. They are appearing on all the top runways this fall. Cocoon Coats are great for people who don't have a stick- thin figure.

Plaid

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This trend seems simple, but all those plaid pieces that were considered "appropriate to wear on the farm," are coming back this fall! Anything from mini-dresses to jackets look adorable in plaid.

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Purple

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From lavender to deep plum, purple is the hot color this fall. Whether you choose to wear an all- purple ensemble or just add hints of it in your outfit, you'll look oh- so stylish in this amazing color.

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Don't you just love fall?

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Project Runway Week 7!

Week 7- The contestants had to make a garment out of materials from those Saturn Hybrid Cars, (which are made out of 85% recyclable materials.) The whole thing was kind of strange. The designers found themselves on the rooftop of some building with several shiny new Saturns. At first, I thought that the designers would have to disassemble the cars! But I suppose that would've been too dangerous. Ha! Anyway, instead of taking apart the cars, all the crap that they make the cars out of was STUFFED INSIDE THE SATURNS! It was pretty wierd- reaching in the front seat to get seat covers and headlights and such. After collecting their materials, the designers headed back to Parsons.
In the beginning, people were breaking apart headlights and smashing mirrors. But no one really used that stuff. They all opted for seat covers and seat belts. I thought they could be a wee bit more creative, but I suppose it's better than using a tablecloth.
Kenley's model- Shannon, dropped out of the competition, just like Keith's model, Runa did in episode 3! What's going on with these models???
Speaking of that, Keith had some trouble with his current model, Alyssa. Keith created a poorly- sewn, ugly brown skirt that he instructed his model not to sit down in. However, while getting hair and make-up done, Alyssa was "forced" to sit down. Sure enough, the skirt ripped. Keith was incredibly angry and blamed his model. But truthfully, it was his own fault that he created a garment that was so poorly sewn that it ripped when you sat down.
Now on to the runway!

My Favorites:
1. Leanne 2. Jerrel 3. Korto

Leanne was the winner. Thank god! Her dress was absolutley amazing. It looked so freakin' couture that you would have never guessd in a million years that it came from a car. Great job, Leanne!
Jerrel and Korto were also in the top 3. Jerell's outfit was very cool. It was super futuristic, although it reminded me of a tribal warrior or something. I liked it, though.
Korto wove seatbelts to use for fabric. The coat was a great idea, but the fit could have been a lot better. The sleeves didn't look so great! If she had just perfected it a little, that coat would have been truly amazing!

My Least Favorites:
1. Blayne 2. Stella 3. Keith

Blayne Stella and Keith were the bottom 3. I agree.
I could see Blayne's attempt, but he didn't pull it off. The fit on top was horrible.
Stella's outfit was pretty wierd. It looked like two completley different garments. On top was some tough, biker- looking thing, and on the bottom was a shiny, girly little A-line skirt. I'm not totally convinced that Stella can do anything other than Leatha.
Keith is out! He presented a boring, ripped garment that his model could not sit down in. He definitely deserved to go. His cocky attitude did not match his poor work. Auf Wiedersehen, Keith!

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The Modern LBD!

Enough with the tired old LBD (little black dress)! These darling designer dresses take a modern spin on the classic cocktail ensemble.

#3: Marc Jacobs
If drama is not exactly your thing, consider a toned- down LBD that looks amazingly chic. The gorgeous neckline is flattering on almost everyone. Ahhhhh. So lovely!

#2: Marchesa
If you've got a flair for couture, add some crisp white to you LBD! The white ruffles on this GORGEOUS Marchesa dress scream avant- garde sophistication!

#1: Balenciaga
I just might die. This is probably the most perfect LBD I have ever seen. It's avant- garde while still being wearable, and it's modern while still being classic. The details make it truly beautiful and unique. WOW.

Which is your favorite LBD?

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Project Runway Week 6!

Wow! The 6th challenge already? Where have the weeks gone? Anyways, this challenge was nothing short of amazing- designing for DRAG QUEENS! I was worried about some of the designers, especially those who had very "sophisticated" tastes. But surprisingly, most of the designers did very well on this challenge. I was impressed! The most successful designers stepped outside of their comfort zone and just had fun with it.

My Favorites:

1. Joe 2.Terri 3.Blayne.

Joe was the winner. I really loved his hot-pink jumpsuit, and it suited his queen perfectly.

Terri was also in the top 3. Her outfit was completely outrageous- perfect for a drag queen.

Blayne wasn't in the top or bottom, but his garment was very cool. The bright blue and pink looked great with the black piping. However, when Blayne's model came out on the runway, one of the "wings" was drooping! Other than that, the look was a success.

My Least Favorites:

1.Jerell 2.Keith 3.Daniel

Jerell, Keith and Daniel were all in the bottom 3. No surprise there!

Jerell's garment was just plain weird. The colors did not work on his model- nor did the shape. The odd proportions and length made her body look strange.

I thought Keith's design was a hot mess. Ruffles sewn to a bra- top and metallic panties? Not a good look. I agreed with Michael Kors' reference to a rooster.

I really like Daniel. But his outfit- it wasn't drag at all. The tie- dye fabric did not work on that dress, and the whole look was too bland for a drag queen. Perhaps in a different color and with some flashy touches, the dress could at least have been enough to carry him to the next challenge. However, in the end, Daniel was auf'd. We'll miss you, Daniel!

Check back next week for a recap on the new episode!

But wait.....

There's more!!!

On a juicer note, there was something "interesting" taking place behind the scenes of Project Runway! In fact, a Runway first! A ROMANCE between two designers!!!!!! AHHHH!!!!!! If you haven't already heard, the lucky couple is...

Daniel and Wesley!!!

I know what you're thinking- AWWWWWW!!!! They're so absolutely adorable together!

Although there was a small blurb on Bravo TV.com revealing the dating designers, the relationship was all a secret- until the after show!

On Bravo's After the Sew special- (a live video blog that takes place directly after Project Runway ends each week) Daniel Feld- the latest eliminated contestant, was joined by boyfriend Wesley Nault (eliminated in episode 2) and a famous drag queen by the name of "Lady Bunny."

Daniel and Wesley held hands throughout the entire show, and were asked about their new found love. Although they could barely get a word in without being interrupted by "Bunny," you could just feel their love for each other.

Luckily, the host of the show kept them both for another few minutes of vlogging- bunny free.

The couple revealed that they fell in love on June 8th, the first day of PR production. When asked what they liked most about each other, both answered that the other was very considerate of others. Daniel said that he was "lucky to find such a sweetie," and gave Wesley an absolutely adorable kiss on the cheek.

See it for yourself on BravoTV.com!

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Daniel and Wesley, I wish you all the best!

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