PROJECT RUNWAY's newest season — Page 3

For me, Christopher is the most talented designer. And i was shocked that Elena was not only not sent home, but in the top few with that travesty of a garment.

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I wonder why Laura Bennett hasn't posted anything the past two weeks? I do like her spin on things.

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i gotta agree on Christopher's dress this week. i think he is generally pretty good, but Heidi's comment on "washed out" was what i was thinking the whole time in workroom lead up...isn't he going to pipe that neckline/back opening and cuffs of the sleeves? then to see how POORLY the bodice was fit with pulls, gaps, and doing NOTHING for her bust...ouch. i am really liking the calm vibe Dreadlocks Lesbian puts out, and thought the bodice of her dress was right on, just not crazy about the fit of the dropped waist (it is TOUGH to do a fitted/tailored dropped waist, even on narrow hipped modelians). i thought her skirt should have been fuller and more drape-y/floaty for that "hard/soft" contrast they all STILL go on and on about. Gunnar's was just too busy for me, but after their critique i could also see how they would have trouble sending anyone packing...plus due to the double departure of Grandma Conceptual and Anime Snuggle Panda, they were on track for eliminations anyhoo. My least fave of the top four was actually Turban Wearer Rope Necklaces, because other than the asymetrical hem, it was a basic black dress...and the hem would make it hard to "accessorize" as a layered basic for day/evening. i thought Blond Blinker Girl did well, and worked that fabric as best she could, but the Lord of Lord & Taylor was VERY generous saying A) there was a L&T client base for it and B) that it could be manufactured at price point. It would take some specialty bra for sure, and most L&T girls/women would not dare that bare.

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Honestly, I think since they already base their casting so strongly on personality types, the random drawing for teams pretty much allows for drama in any selection.

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I'm just now catching up with the series after parting ways with PR when it moved from Bravo.

I'm extremely fashion-challenged but can't help but agree with the ladies this season. What's up with the dudes and their obsession with Chiffon?

And obviously Ven hasn't taken a look at his own fat azz in a mirror.

Elena has a real hard on for Dmitry. They should just get a room together already.

How did Raul Osorio get cast on that show? His taste in clothing is nearly as bad as mine according to a few women in my life.

Finally, I hate embracing stereotypes but the lesbian from CA is too cool for school. She was eliminated on the the last episode that I watched. With proper financial backing for her line, she should be rolling in dough. I have a hunch she's about to tap into a very lucrative vein.

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"Alicia probably comes up with great stuff on her own and in her own time..."

MM, as a software developer that has been an ongoing struggle of mine. I simply don't write (software or prose) well on demand.

I need sources of inspiration to produce my best work. This explains why I've spent countless hours working thru the night and over weekends to meet deadlines. Most times, I just don't feel inspired from 9 to 5 at the office and become easily distracted or pissed off at the project manager(s) who tend to lord over the team. I've been a PM myself more than once and get the friggin' metrics. There are forces within my industry who think of all software as a commodity akin to burgers at McDonalds with little room for a personal touch.

Also, I've been dealing with a snarky deputy CIO who makes Michael Kors and Nina Garcia look like saints.

I found PR very entertaining early in its run due to the parallels with software development, especially web design. And team challenges are rarely fun in either context by all appearances. While on Bravo, the emphasis seems to have been on design aesthetic, execution, time management, and the ability to collaborate. Now, personality rules; all else be damned.

I'm anxious to see if Alicia and gasp...Raul... will succeed in that industry when left to their own devices. Taste is subjective but I don't get Raul's design aesthetic.

sorry for the long post...guess I needed to vent.

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That baby challenge was ridiculous. And Melissa should thank her lucky stars that the judges all lie when they say they only judge the challenge in front of them. Cause it looked like she dressed her baby in very white sandpaper.

I've always liked Christopher. Hell...I'd date Christopher. But Comrade Snape has made me laugh on more than one occasion. I can't imagine that it will be an all-boy finale (not on Lifetime), so I'm wondering which boy will be served up to the fashion gods as sacrifice?

The baby challenge was painful. I would have just left the damn fake baby. What would the show have done to the contestant if they did? I doubt they would off them.

I loved Sonjias comment "Don't be too concerned about what Mary J. Blige is thinking." about Christopher's client. That made me laugh out loud.

The other thing I guess Laura Bennett gave up on her blog which is too bad as I like her take on things.

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"But Comrade Snape has made me laugh on more than one occasion."

LOL, me too. I'm finding him delightful.

Well luckily for Tim he won't have to deal with any of the All-Stars. Joanna Coles will be serving as the designers' mentor again like she did with the first season. I actually really liked her, much as I missed Mr. Gunn. She brought a new eye to the workroom, and it was nice to see her reminding the designers about some of the things real women need in their clothes, like the ability to wear a bra (i.e. discouraging the designers from sending out backless garments week after week).

I dont' remember a sour Asian named Victoria off the top of my head, but there was Ivy during season 8 who could easily qualify as the most sour disposition. I remember Tim not seeming nearly as sorry to see her go as he does with almost every other designer. But then season 8 seemed to piss him off in general, especially with the final outcome (Gretchen winning over Mondo).

I actually think the final five are all quite talented. The next few episodes will be rather telling. In my view, there are no locks. All have scored and flopped before, and I don't think any of them have the confidence to carry them through at this point.

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I'm very glad little miss bitter went home.

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