So listen, when they bring on a big designer on this show, the contestants go apesh*t. It's almost like they don't know how to be themselves and they overcompensate. And the thing about this show is that it's so much about your individuality and asserting your voice with your talent than it is about the talent itself. And when you try to overly impress a huge designer by doing what they want as opposed to showing yourself off just backfires.
Except for this episode.
Normally sticking to your guns is a noble enterprise. Not so much for Stella. Especially when you look at the picture of her design, it just looks like a corporate vampire outfit. I think it's the lapels or something. And Leanne pulled out another one, which is both surprising and not. It's always those quiet ones you have to watch out for, right? But that doesn't mean that Korto isn't right behind her.
This season just seems so uneventful, I almost forget that I should be watching this show. I mean, there are some characters, but they're so one-dimensionally annoying I don't know whether or not I should be angry or just be completely apathetic, because once you do a challenge about SATURN and how to make dresses out of SATURN car parts, maybe it's time to just run the rest of the season on Lifetime already.
So Leanne won with this (actually very) hot vinyl number, which I'm sure all the fetishists went nuts over. And Leanne seems a little more humble without the nerdiness factor that's overly creepy. And Keith from Utah, who looks like an underground rapper or something, cried that he doesn't get enough opportunity living in Utah. Then move out, dipstick! Jesus.
And how much do I love Chris March? He's probably my favorite person that's ever been on that show. So they finally do a challenge that he would've kicked everyone's ass in last year, but weren't... man enough to do it. But, better late than never. And better that it's New York queens, because over in L.A., they can't even compete.
Anyway. I'm pretty sure that because I loath both Blayne and Suede, that means they'll go pretty far in this competition. I hate that. It happens almost every year. But at least, most of the time, the loathed people kinda redeem themselves at the finale. These guys? Not seeing that so much.
I loved Kelli's kimono piece. Went a little in the direction of a really effed up Bjork, if that's even possible. But Joe did deserve the win, too. I mean, a pink sailor's pantsuit? Holy crap, genius.
And who got the boot? That's right, creepy Daniel. Get all these creepy folks out of the way early. Plus, does he even get fashion? Clearly over the past 2 challenges it's like he's been completely clueless.
Today feels really weird. I finally caught the latest Project Runway over the weekend, and was shocked by the deaths of Bernie Mac and Issac Hayes. We lost two big greats this weekend, far too soon. Yeah, I don't want to get too deep in here.
RIP, greats.
There's really no good segueway here, but Project Runway had their Olympic episode last week with the hotness that is Apolo Ohno. It was like two great tastes that go great together.
First of all, how much to I love Korto? After the previous week's disaster, she came back with a vengance with this outfit. Nicely done, girl.
Just so you know, I'm over Blayne and Daniel. They both have no clue in different ways and I just want to strangle them both. Hey Daniel, this isn't the 1900's, k? His explanation of his purple was like the Vanilla Ice argument: listen, that's not a blue color with a bunch of red in it, it's goddamn purple, dumbass. And Blayne's going to get skin cancer by 30. Have fun with those moles, dude.
Yeah. Mmmmm. Apolo.
And what the hell was Jennifer's outfit? It wasn't even close to USA colors or even being, you know, sporty. Also, Jennifer was creepy with her earnest innocence. How did she get chosen to be on this show when all she does is dainty outfits? Like, she should've just put some horses on it and called it done. Jesus.
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And Kenley wins again. Or, at least that's what it feels like, even though we're only 3 episodes in. Why does that not surprise me? Something about girls who are all up on the '50s tip really just charm the pants off of people, I guess. I don't really get it, but then again, I was never a big Betty Page fan.
Hey editors, can we get off of Suede's 3rd person annoying talk? 'Cause it's old. And if that's going to be this season's memorable thing, I'm going to want to start hearing Fierce! again.
Speaking of over. Blayne. Holla at yourself, dumbass. But having Sandra Bernhardt was classic. Way to rope in the gays, Bravo.
Really, it was probably good that Emily got kicked, because to be honest, she was kind of creepy. Maybe it was that artsy-fartsy hair cut that just reminded me that maybe she should've been on Sprockets instead. I have no idea what the hell that was on her dress, because it looked like flesh-colored crayons barfed all over it. I mean, Nina was speechless. How's that for epic fail?
Seriously. I didn't know this guy's name. But that's probably why he got kicked off on the second episode. All I know was that he was wearing a polo shirt, breast jacket, white shorts, and loafers during that runway show. How did he even get on this show?
Speaking of people who got on this show, why the hell is Stella here? She reminds me of my friends who used to live out in the boondocks of Vegas, wearing Harley shirts, drinking canned beer, and leaving empty cigarette butts upright on the corners of tables. If Anna Nicole were still alive, I'm sure she'd love Stella.
This seems to be the most whiney group of folks they've ever had. And not even evil, Wendy Pepper-whiney. It doesn't even feel like whiney with a purpose. Though I'm warming to Suede after this past challenge (how'd they score Natalie freaking Portman, by the way?), I'm waiting for him to go off on someone. He seems like the type, considering he talks about himself in the third person.
It's too early to say who's standing out, because most of the folks who move on are in the "You got a good score, you can leave the runway" herd. You could say either Joe or Daniel could really start to hit their stride in a few weeks, but the editors always cut to Daniel with this disgusted look on his face that he doesn't win the challenges, so that might be a hint that there's some larger dramarama at work.
I'm still getting over the shock that Natalie Portman wanted to do Project Runway. At least she didn't do it while it's on Lifetime. Man, credibility is a bitch.
At least, that's what it felt like watching the premiere last night. It's like, I get that you want to have folks who are fashion-conscious, but when you have folks who seem to be a little nerdy about it, it could make for a boring season.
But then again, there's always Blayne. It's like he's stuck in Tony Hawk's "The Search For Animal Chin," except, you know, he's from Washington. I can't wait to see the moles pop up on this cute little face. Or get into it with Suede. That'll be a great catfight.
Anyway, I'm hoping this season won't be the whole sentimental kind, since they'll be moving to Lifetime next season. (Ugh.) But it probably will, with guest appearances from everyone who's ever been on the show. Which will remind us how good this show used to be before it completely becomes the crap reality show we were fearing.
A lot of white folks. Not so sure about that.
As soon as there's odds up, we'll have the betting guide.
So finally these fantasic Twins of The Ages finally popped out this weekend, and now some magazine is going to pay, like, a gajillion dollars for the pictures. At least the girl had a boy and a girl, so at least there's no gender gap in the Jolie-Pitt clan. God forbid.
No other details have emerged yet, so we're not sure how you made out on which baby weighed more, but more than likely it was the first, whether it was Knox or Vivenne. Who knows. And neither one of those names was on the long list that Bodog had up for what seemed like the entire pregancy.
And! Project Runway 5 starts Wednesday. If there are odds, you know there's a betting guide. Woo!
In a way, she kinda did. I mean, don't get me wrong, she completely bombed with that last dress. It didn't look peacocky in any way, shape, or form (except for maybe the color, but anyway):
I mean, Bryant Park this is not. (But I heard she actually had a really good show during Fashion Week last week, so all may not be lost.) I was rooting for Sweet P, but I think even she had an idea that she wouldn't be able to make it all the way. But the fact that they kept saying two people would go when they kept both Chris and Rami was a little effed up, in my opinion. (I'll get to those two in a minute.)
So. Christian. You and I need to have a talk. We know you're talented and have an ego the size of the Milky Way. We get it. But do you always have the do the same skinny pants on every. Single. Outfit? Jesus.
Don't get me wrong, it's still fierce... just. I don't want a kid winning this kind of competition. It makes me feel old, okay?
Rami, Rami, Rami. Why do you hurt us so by not thinking outside the box? The color and shape is great, but do we have to be the millionth person to mention the D-word?
Can you imagine 11 more of these coming down the runway in Bryant Park? Seriously dude? You might want to consider interior design instead.
I was on Team Chris for a long time. I was okay with him being really over the top, because at least it's something different from the hardcore folks on the runway. And I was happy when they brought him back into the competition. The picture he chose at the museum was pretty, but I don't think he needed to go this big, especially when it copied the couture challenge:
I think if he would've kept the dress and used the gray for a shawl or a jacket of some kind it would've worked better. But at the same time, I think it's cool to have couture in the competition. It's an element of fashion that is way out there.
And Jillian. I love how during the episode, they concentrated on the fact that she was so stressed out at the end when the judges almost picked her to win the challenge. She does make great jackets, I can't lie:
Honestly, I really like the shoes, too, come to think of it.
I think that may have been the singularly most boring episode of Project Runway ever. None of those hairstyles were all that inspirational to begin with. None of those outfits were all that impressive. And I'm not sure how Christian and Chris got called high fashion and Ricky and Kit got called costume.
And to be honest, I'm not sure how Victorya and Jillian didn't win. That outfit was amazing.
And why, WHY, is Ricky still here? I saw the previews. He cries again next week.
I'm starting to get concerned about who may win this season.
Last night may have been the most angry that I've EVER been over an episode of Project Runway.
You may remember that last night's challenge was to design a prom gown. For a high school in NEW JERSEY.
So, there are elegant dresses made. And there are non-elegant dresses made. And there is this disaster from Christian:Perhaps it seems so obvious to you that that tragi-copper/chocolate mistake should have gotten Christian eliminated. And I love Christian and I'm saying that.
However, what seems to have happened is that the judges have gotten confused about what girls in NEW JERSEY want to wear to the prom. Here is last night's winning outfit:That dress is darling. And I would certainly want my teenager wearing it. But this is not a dress for a girl going to a prom in NEW JERSEY.
THIS is a dress for a girl going to a prom in New Jersey. It's short, it's red, it's sassy, and it's a little bit cheap looking.
It also sent Kevin home last night.
He actually did the best job with the challenge if you consider the audience.
Fat to Thin: BEST PROJECT RUNWAY CHALLENGE EVER!!!!!
I have to say, this may have been the single best Project Runway challenge ever given. The idea of creating a sexy, for-fitting outfit for a woman who's lost a lot of weight by using the material from her favorite outfit from her fat days. That's amazing. Incredible. And the outfits that won? They looked great.
I do have to say...I'm not sure that it was fair to have Jillian in the top three. I mean, I know that technically she was within the rules since she did only use her $10 budget and did incorporate the material from the original dress, but still. She didn't really *do* the challenge the way it was intended. I'm not saying, I'm just saying.
This is the best season of Runway ever. And the guide is updated. And I'm not sad that Powder went home. He was boring.
I hate group project week on Project Runway. I mean, it's true that it creates drama and good TV, but it's never really fair to the contestants. Ricky and Chris are BY FAR not the worst designers there, but they got screwed by team situations.
Well, actually, Ricky may be pretty bad. He's been in the bottom three a bunch of times now. But this week he really did take a lot of time to help his team members. Chris's dress was bad, but not the worst thing that walked down the runway.
Okay, I lied, it was the worst thing that came down the runway. He probably should have gone home, it just made me sad. And I never think that group project week is fair.
So, with the writers' strike still happening, that just means more reality for you and me. That may be good, that may be bad. But it may also be awesome if you're betting on the shows that have odds now or will have odds up in the next couple of months. Don't worry, dear fabulous people, we have you covered!
I do not think that I have ever enjoyed an episode of Project Runway as much as I enjoyed last night's episode.
Firstly, the guest judge was NFL running back Tiki Barber. What's awesome about this is that NONE of the contestants except for the ONE heterosexual man from New Jersey knew who he was. The man is one of the greatest NFL athletes of his generation, and all the men were like "I have no idea who he is...but he's HOT!"
Secondly, Tiki Barber talks about how big his butt is and how he has a hard time dressing around it at least twice.
Thirdly, they then cut to Michael Cors face when this horrid, horrid design walks down the runway and he actually looks like he's battling constipation.
Fourthly, then they cut to Tiki Barber's face face when a horrid, horrid design walks down the runway...and he's LAUGHING AT THE DESIGNER.
Lastly, Carmen effs up so badly that she actually sends her model down the runway WITHOUT A SHIRT. It was brilliant.
So, it seems as though the producers of Project Runway went out of their way to find the sixteen most oddball contestants they possibly could this season. Odds haven't even been posted yet (though we can barely wait), but already we have some favorites.
Chris Who doesn't love a heavy dude who designed for Beach Blanket Babylon? What we loved most about his his him trying to haul his hefty frame "running" to get fabric for the first challenge. There's never been a "plus size" winner of PR. We hope this is one. Christian What a freak. He even admits he's a "celebrity in his own head." I'm sure that boyfriend can design a ton. I'm sure we're in for some kind of freakish Santino Rice/Jeffrey Sebelia merger but without the class. I'm sure Christian will be kept on the show as long as possible because he is excellent TV.Elisa Is an "interdisciplinary artist" from the desert. I don't even know what she's talking about most of the time. She's cray-cray. We hope she goes far. Jack Because he is hot. It should be a good season. Let's get it ON.
Do it now before the finale tonight! Bodog has your odds on whether or not Jeffrey Sebelia will be kicked off Bravo's "Project Runway" during the October 18th season finale as a direct result of breaking the shows rules?:
Hmm. I know Laura made a big stink about it. I would hope he gets kicked off, just because I'm sick of his crap personally. He should've been voted out early in the season, but you know, drama.
I'm thinking it's going to be Team Michael Knight tonight. The show's due for a guy to win. Any guy with the same name as an iconic 80's character is all right in my book.
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Suddenly, Laura is the heavy favorite at 5 to 4 and Uli jumps to a tight 4 to 1. You may be surprised how close some of the odds on the designers of Project Runway are. Get the latest (and some catty comments) in the HollyWagers Project Runway 3 Betting Guide!
So Benji won won So You Think You Can Dance last night. Odds had him as the favorite, so if you went with the odds you won some cash. Of course, Jocelyn's little heart just broke when Travis didn't win. If Travis had won, Jocelyn could have gone and seen him dance in the Celine show in Vegas. Anyway, we're sad the show is over.
Then, on Project Runway, THE MOST RIDICULOUS DECISION EVER to send the prettiest girl ever home, crying. What the hell? None of the odds shifted dramatically, but my brain burned wondering why Alison was going home and Vincent was staying. Excuse me? See the summary in the HollyWagers Project Runway Betting Guide, and get your bets in on Michael Knight, Jeffrey Sebelia and Uli, because that's our call on the final three. Sure, Laura has a shot, but we just don't see it happening. She'd be our fourth pick.
So, in general, Jocelyn ended the night not being very happy about the outcomes of her favorite reality shows. So she had a Cosmo and went to bed.
I can't even discuss it. I'm not in any way okay with it. Angela stays and Malan goes? What IS that?
I refuse to even write about this, but you can see all of the new odds, which changed after Malan went, right here in the HollyWagers Project Runway Betting Guide.
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So listen, when they bring on a big designer on this show, the contestants go apesh*t. It's almost like they don't know how to be themselves and they overcompensate. And the thing about this show is that it's so much about your individuality and asserting your voice with your talent than it is about the talent itself. And when you try to overly impress a huge designer by doing what they want as opposed to showing yourself off just backfires.
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