Project Runway Season 7: Episode 6

I loved yesterday's episode of Project Runway, I really did!

The challenge: "The designers must create a fashionable children’s look and a companion adult look."

When you're designing for models who's job is to model, you don't really worry much about how comfort, etc. HOWEVER, when designing for children...completely different story (I have a younger sister that I sew for...I know these things). There can't be any uncomfortable anything and they have to feel good in it. There are so many different things to think and worry about when sewing kids clothes! So I thought, especially for those who don't ever really do kids clothes, this was a nice challenging challenge.

The winner was Seth Aaron. Again, not my favorite person/designer on the show, but he did a great job! When designing he really put alot of thought into what the little girl would like: he made a purse because of his experience with his daughter, he knew she would enjoy it (turns out, the little girl makes a comment about how the purse was her favorite part). I thought the jacket on the adult/model was so perfect and tailored really well! Overall, great look!

 The loser (FINALLY!) was Janeane. She is such a nervous person (she makes me nervous just watching her). Every episode her comment is "I just want to get through this challenge!' Ummm, the whole reason you're here is to do your best every time and not look forward to the end... Her looks were just so uncreative compared to everyone else's who actually looked like they were trying to be unique and special. Everything was unflattering, and the orangey-red color was just...AWFUL! I'm very glad she got out.

Jonathan was one who was in the bottom that I thought didn't do awful but didn't do well. I thought that if you were to take off the bolero/jacket the little girl's yellow dress would be darling. The adult look, however, I thought was just plain weird. Nothing I would ever be wearing out of the house. The judges made a comment that made me chuckle...something about it looking like a tornado of toilet paper! Hahaha!

Another bottom three was Amy. Poor Amy. You could tell she tried so hard to be creative! But, it just turned out so strange. The petal pants were just weird, and the color palette didn't look good. The little girl's skirt was uber cute, however the sweater really messed it up! However, I think Amy is definitely a strong link in the competition!

Mila's design is one worth looking at. I thought the little girl's look was pretty cute, the polka dots on the jumper didn't really match up to the ones on the leggings. But I thought the jumper was really cute and 60's looking! And the model's look was cute as well. Her jacket was really pretty (I love white a black together). And the angled cut on the leggings are also very cute!

Jesse's design was in the top three and I thought it was...okay. The child's red coat was super, super adorable! In fact, I would wear that (a bigger size, of course)! It reminded me of Madeline (which was actually his inspiration). The angled red piping on the dress just made me want to straighten it...even though it was meant to be like that. HOWEVER, the model's dress, I thought, was just AWFUL!! I don't like those kind of sleeves at all...and the dress was way too tight! The concept was good, the execution, not too much!

Jay's look (which was in the top two) was just darling! The looks matched, but not! I love those colors together and I just liked the overall look! Job well done! Not so sure about those bright yellow shoes, though...

And then, my favorite look was Emilio's! The little girl's pink dress was just precious. An the vintage-styled dress for the adult look was too cute! I would definitely wear that! Cute, cute, cute!

Now...speaking of design, etc. I'd like to tell you of something I'm thinking of entering. JoAnn Fabrics is hosting their annual "design your own prom dress" contest and first prize is $50,000 towards college!!!!!! I have put together some ideas that I'll post and get y'alls opinion on...but I'm just really excited!

Oh! Little Women week starts Sunday! I hope you're ready! I can't wait to see everyone's posts! :)

Project Runway Season 7: Episode 5

What a huge challenge this week! I thought that there were some amazing ones and some terrible ones! I was pleased with the winner, and a little bummed about the loser! But overall, fun challenge!

"The designers must create a look to be worn by Heidi Klum on the cover of Marie Claire."

I really liked the winner for this challenge! The color was beautiful and I was really impressed by the unique design and everything! A little short, but what can you expect for Project Runway? :) I'm not a big fan of Anthony as a person/designer, but he did really well and met the criteria very well! So huzzah for him!

The loser, sadly, was Anna. Her dress just didn't meet the standards for the challenge. Her outfit was just now very striking and made out of three completely different materials that didn't mix well at all! Poor thing! 

Emilio was in the top three and I didn't really like it at all! It made me think of a ballerina dress or something! But it was well made, so...

Another dress I didn't really like was Mila's! She's been in the top the past two challenges, and then this! Aaahh! Terrible colors that look way too similar to the model's skin color! And a gray triangle that looks like an arrow pointing to her crotch! How unflattering!

The designer I thought should have been eliminated is Janeane! What a nervous fidgety person! I thought her dress was terrible! Especially the neckline! She's next to leave I bet!

There were, however, several dresses I did like! For example, Jay's dress! I thought it looked very "front page of a magazine" and it was very cute and flowy! It was well made and very original looking with a long train in the back (if you can't tell from the picture). Cute, cute! 

Another favorite was Amy's! Her dress was super cute! It made the model look a little large in the chest, but overall, very cute and drape-y looking!

And last, but not least, another top three, Ben's! His inspiration was a modern "Madame Butterfly" and I could really see that! I just really loved it!

I forgot to make my own design...but I felt like the designs on this show were very nice! So...GOOD JOB everyone! :)

Project Runway Season 7: Episode 4

Well this was probably my least favorite episode. I loved the challenge and everything...but I really didn't like any of the dresses. Yes, even Anna's. I thought they were all just frumpy, cheap, red satin-y dresses. Hmmm...

The challenge: "The designers must create a signature dress for the Campbell’s AdDRESS Your Heart program."

Now for the models...instead of the regular models they normally have, a few selected women who have had heart problems were the models. Which was a big change for the designers used to dressing stick figure models.


Amy won this challenge. I guess I kind of liked the dress...but not really too much. A little to much "grecian draping" for my taste. The cute little sash with the "Campbell's tomato soup" brand is pretty nice (the designers were given to option to incorporate that fabric). I just didn't like it that much.














The loser was Jesus. I agreed with this decision very much! the dress was WAY too tight and fit very badly! The crystal straps just made it look so cheap! Overall...AWFUL dress!













Maya's dress was in the top three. I thought it was kind of cute but not that much. I thought the "brownish/gold" swooping fabric was ill placed (if you get my meaning) and wasn't very flattering. However, the idea of making it look like half of a heart was a good idea. The "Campbell's" purse was a cute addition too, I thought. BUT, the hem of the dress is not very professional looking...














I have VERY mixed emotions about this dress. It was in the top three. I will say that I think the neckline is beautiful and flattering. However, the stars on the dress made it look very costume-y! I would not have taken that kind of risk at all had I been Mila. But the judges liked it, so I guess she did well.
















Anna's dress was sadly...just plain ugly. The top fabric was way to close to her skin color. And the whole bodice was just really unflattering and made the model look larger than she is/was. The belt was pretty cute-ish. And the skirt was nice and flowy-ish. But just not the best...which is why it was in the bottom three. But I believe Anna will step it up in the next episode.

















Janeane's dress had potential...I really think it did! However, the bottom of the skirt is so, I don't know, pucker-y and messy looking, and I think that really ruined it, sadly.




















This last one I thought was nice-ish. I think the construction looks good and the vest was a good addition. Plus the black fabric corresponding with the "Campbell's" brand fabric was a good choice. The skirt, a little too tight, but okay.

















Here is my design:
I couldn't really think of a way to incorporate the Campbell's fabric, though.

Project Runway Season 7: Episode 3

This episode for project runway was okay...not too crazy or exciting but there were a few cute things.
















The "project": The designers must create a high-end signature look and a look-for-less inspired by another team’s design.


The winner was Mila in this challenge. Her high-end signature look was a coat (that I thought looked more like a penguin and bowling ball mixed together) and pants that looked very well made, but just a little out there for me.















The loser (FINALLY) was Ping...her dress (again) looked very draped and messy. I'm happy she finally got out!




















One I didn't like that the judges did was Maya's dress. I thought it looked like a mushroom... Not my favorite!



















Some of my favorites were:

Anna's cute dress that came with a little capelet. I thought it was very flattering...a little tight and low...but overall very cute and very "high-end".




















Jay's "look for less" dress and vest thing was very cute!! I love the pleating in the front and the contrasting lining on the jacket/vest thing.


















And Emilio's "look for less" striped dress was very fun and flowy. Not too spectacular, but with only a day and $50 I was impressed!

What are your thoughts?

I'm thinking about sketching out what I would do for each challenge...you should too! And post them on your blog!

Project Runway Season 7: Episode 2

Last week on Project Runway, the age old saying "she's so pretty she'd look good in a potato sack" was tested. "The designers must create a party look from a burlap potato sack."










This is why I love this show so much!!! What a crazy idea! But there were some AMAZING dresses made!









The winner was this black dress. I think it is absolutely beautiful! Of course, a bit low and short, but overall really cute! I was pleasantly surprised! :)






















The loser of this challenge, again, was not the best choice in my opinion. I thought that, although it was poochy in the back and just really tight...I thought the dying she did on the fabric was incredible! I really looked like denim. However, the goal was to make a "party look" so I guess denim would be just as out of place as burlap...





















Who should have lost, again, is Ping. I'm sorry, but I just don't "get" her style at all! And I absolutely cannot understand how she didn't get out! The dress was so short, her model's rear was slightly exposed!!! That is inexcusable in my opinion!





















I had two favorites in this round!


First, Anna's design, I thought, was beautiful, once again. She got potatoes and actually used them to create a patterned look on a cute little dress she made. I thought I was just very cute!















And secondly, Amy's cowl neck and "petal" skirt was genius I thought! AND the open back! The whole dress was really flattering and just beautiful!


For more pictures and info about this episode go here

What do you think about these designs? Can you think of any designs of your own for this challenge?

Project Runway Season 7: Episode 1

I don't know how many of you watch Project Runway...I just started watching it last year and I really love it!

Project Runway is a reality t.v. show of sorts...the show begins with many designers and each week, after completing a challenge, a designer is eliminated. However, the challenges are...well...challenging! AND they only have a day to finish them. AND they're given only about half an hour to find fabric!!! Can you imagine the stress?

Anyways, I'm going to be posting every week some of my "likes" and "dislikes" from the show...I'm about a week behind, so I'll probably post two this week.

Episode One: "Designers must create a look that embodies who you are as a designer." This beginning challenge was a relatively easy challenge. However, they had 3 minutes to grab as much fabric as they could get, and then a few more minutes to sort through the ones they grabbed. HECTIC!

This was the design that won. I think that it was a good choice. The stripes on the bodice were strategically cut out and placed in a flattering way on the bodice. And the skirt is very flow-y and cute!























I, however, didn't agree with who lost. The design was a bit messy, but I didn't think she deserved to go out just because of that.






















My least favorite was this one. It almost looked as though she had gotten different fabrics and just draped the across the girl, sewed them in place, and sent her out to the runway. However, she was in the top three (?!)...hmmm.












































My favorite designer is this really cute girl named Anna, and I really hope she wins!























This was her design, and definitely my favorite one!























You can also go here for more pictures from the episode.

Who do you think should have won?