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Oscars 2017 | Best and Worst Dressed

3/4/2017

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Best Dressed
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Emma Stone in Givenchy

THIS is what you wear to win an Oscar. A vintage throwback look can be difficult to pull off, but this one was a total success. The bead-work throughout the bodice and in the fringe skirt is ridiculous, and the gold tone is just the right shade for Emma’s skin tone. It was the perfect look to match her movie that was all about jazz music, and paired with a soft wave in her hair, she’s set to swish her skirt at a jazz club.
Taraji P. Henson in Alberta Ferretti

This. Is. How. You. Dress. UMPH. From the hair to the necklace to the boobs to the VELVET, this look was flawless from head to toe. My mom would like you to know that she wishes Taraji had added a bracelet. I think she’s nit-picking.
Auli’I Cravalho in Rubin Singer

For a fresh-faced youth to make her debut as the voice actress in an animated film nominee, this was an impressive entrance. I’m all about art-deco inspiration, and this was a great gown both for the Oscars and for her age.
Kirsten Dunst in Dior Haute Couture

We haven’t seen Kirsten on the carpet in a while, and this was a beautiful Grace Kelly moment. She might as well be in Rear Window. And with POCKETS! Sometimes flawless simplicity is the best way to go.
Felicity Jones in Dior

I’m normally anti-short-dresses when it comes to the Oscars, but Felicity was just a presenter, and for a tea-length dress this was a feminine, sweet, and memorable look. She might as well have stepped out of a Degas ballerina painting. So pretty!
Viola Davis in Armani Privé

Wearing red on the red carpet can be difficult, and I’ll fully admit that it was difficult to find a good photo of this gown, but at the end of the day it was a great color on Viola and that’s probably all that matters. The draping and the fit was GORGEOUS, and I always say that when you’re going to win an Oscar, a dress that has a good neckline is key.
Emma Roberts in Vintage Armani Privé

Vintage gowns can be tricky, but this was perfect. 1. Only a woman with no boobs could wear this dress. 2. The vintage hairstyle, like Emma Stone’s, was a stunning throwback to Old Hollywood glamour. 3. She was representing sustainable fashion by wearing a vintage look and not using resources to create a new one, which I can always get behind. A triple threat.
Janelle Monae in Elie Saab

This look took a bit to grow on me, but now I’m fully on board. She’s spent the entire award season wearing super fussy looks and accessorizing WAY too much, and I was thrilled that she stripped it down a bit. I know what you’re thinking – this is stripped down? Yes. Look at her SAG and Globes looks. This was a crazy detailed dress that she styled with just a few rings, basic studs, and a short, simple hairstyle. It’s quintessentially Janelle, and it will probably go down in Oscar gown history.
Best Party Looks
Heidi Klum in Alberta Ferretti

Grace Helbig always says that Heidi is always there. It doesn’t matter if she’s not getting an award or presenting, she just always gets an invitation. She ended up going to a few after parties in several Alberta Ferretti looks, because of course she would. Whatever she decides to wear is always a love-it-or-hate-it situation, and she happened to look fabulous in both gowns! Two very different looks, but two hits in my book.
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Kate Bosworth in J. Mendel

This is just so freaking classy. A lot of people use the Vanity Fair party as an excuse to dress in slinky, more casual dresses, but this was an Oscar-worthy gown and a stunning look on Kate.
Kate Bekinsale in Zuhair Murad

I love how extravagant this gown is. She wasn’t nominated. She wasn’t presenting. She didn’t walk the red carpet. But Kate showed up to the party in a dress that says “I’m going to show up and make an entrance with SLEEVES and you’re going to know I’m here and I’m going to look better than you. Boom.”
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Best Couples
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Justin Timberlake in Tom Ford and
Jessica Biel in Kaufman Franco


I get all the Jessica Biel Lion King references that circulated the internet, but I still love the uniqueness of her gown and the stand-out necklace. Long sleeves can skew matronly really easily, but the distressed sequins kept this one looking modern and cool.

Justin's tux was probably my favorite of the night because of the TAILORING. If you can afford the best tailoring in the world, there's no excuse to not show up in a perfect suit. Between that and his perfectly proportioned tie, he was one of the best in the house.
John Legend in Gucci and Chrissy Teigen in Zuhair Murad

This photo doesn't even do Chrissy Tiegen's dress justice, but let's be real, Chrissy looks amazing 100% of the time. It's getting kind of boring. Except it isn't, because she somehow manages to surprise me. I'm used to super-sexy looks from her, and this one kept the sex appeal with the slit, but the high neck and sleeves added a modernity while the beading kept it zippy and fun. And it has a cape! And a sheer sleeve! On anyone else this look could be everything but the kitchen sink, but on Chrissy it's just...cool.

John's tie bothers me enormously, but he always seems to know when he's with Chrissy that he's not really the star of the show, and I appreciate that.
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman in Armani Privé

A lot of people really hated Nicole's dress, and I don't understand why for the life of me. Only Nicole Kidman, with her tallest-glass-of-water body, could wear this dress. She looks like a porcelain statue. And really, given that the last time we saw her she was wearing sequined parrots on her shoulders, I think literally anything else should have been acceptable.

Keith Urban, while not really being a "Hollywood" guy, did a great job keeping it classic with his tux. Am I the only person who thinks it's time for a new hairstyle for him, though? I'm pretty over the banana-streaked highlights.

Jeff Bridges in Dolce & Gabbana and Susan Geston

Susan Geston needs to give a class to women-of-a-certain-age on how to dress. This. Is. SO. STUNNING. It's the right shade of red, the right type of satin, and just the right cut.

Jeff walked out on a limb and went for a 3-piece suit, and he gets my A+ tailoring award, too.

Best Men
Chris Evans in Salvatore Ferragamo

If you're going to step outside the classic norm for the Oscars, at least it's well-tailored and styled. Everything from the tie to the pocket square to the shoes is flawless.
The Moonlight Men (Trevante Rhodes, Alex R. Hibbert, and Ashton Sanders) in Calvin Klein

I loved that these three completely emulated the three phases in their movie with coordinating, but distinctly different looks. So perfect.
Lin Manuel Miranda's Face

Lin looked like a sweet, innocent, enthralled 10-year-old boy the entire night and it broke my poor heart in the best way possible. This man needs to be invited to every Oscars just so the human race can grab onto a shred of his infectious joy.
Honorary Man: Sunny Pawar

...just look at him. 'Nuff said.
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They Should Have Changed...
Ruth Negga in Valentino and Oscar de la Renta
Red is a tough color to wear on the red carpet because the reds can easily clash, and Ruth's Valentino gown was one of the worst. The mass of red blew out on camera, and the full-coverage of the gown was overwhelming on her small frame. She looked like a Victorian vampire. The Oscar De la Renta, on the other hand, was the perfect note of formal and whimsical. It's a sculptural, unique work of art.
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Alicia Vikander in Louis Vuitton
Dressing Alicia Vikander can be difficult because of how tiny she is - bodice proportions don't always work for her, and the long waist of the weird Spanish flamenco gown she wore on the red carpet just wasn't flattering. I don't really know if that many lace ruffles would look good on anyone, really, and styled with a high bun and a glitzy diamond necklace, the whole look was just wrong. Her after-party look was elegant, mature, and styled to perfection.
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Dakota Johnson in Gucci
I understand the concept of wearing two looks by the same designer, but I don't know how anyone could look at Dakota's first gown and be remotely okay with it. I'm not thrilled with the super-shiny satin in either look, but the red carpet gown looks like she pulled her grandmother's yellowed wedding gown out of the attic. The party look, at the very least, has a breath of skin and, well. Looks like it's from this century.
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Naomie Harris in Calvin Klein
I can be lenient toward a tea-length gown at the Oscars, but a dress at the knee simply isn't appropriate, and paired with a weirdo miss-matched shoe, the whole look was off. It would have been a better move to wear the gown on the carpet and the short dress at the party.
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Leslie Mann in Zac Posen and Carolina Herrera
I have a hard time believing that Zac Posen designed this yellow Beauty and the Beast monstrosity. It's rumpled and crunched and the draping looks like a bad prom dress. The nude Carolina Herrera is so much more elegant and airy.
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Worst Dressed
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David Oyelowo and Jessica Oyelowo

There's nothing wrong with these looks individually. But if she's wearing a creamy ivory, YOU CAN'T WEAR WHITE AND STAND NEXT TO EACH HER. This was just poor planning on every level.
Terrence Howard

Maybe the photo-op pose is throwing me off a bit, but this bathrobe-tux situation is way too Hugh Hefner for my liking. It's the Oscars. Put on a real jacket.
Casey Affleck's Hair

I don't care if it's for a role or if this is just your vibe - you don't go to the Oscars with a caveman beard and a man bun. Get it together.
Octavia Spencer in Marchesa

Octavia Spencer has worn some STUNNING red carpet gowns, but this one simply isn't flattering. The ruching in the bodice flattens her chest and the shoulder straps make her shoulders look broader than they are. Between that and the washed-out color, she simply blended into the backdrop.
Ginnifer Goodwin in Zuhair Murad

Much like Ruth Negga's gown, this was just a weird Victorian nightmare. This reminds me of what Rochester's murderous attic-wife would wear in Jane Eyre.
Charlize Theron in Dior Couture

This isn't the worst dress in history, but the fabric reminds me far too much of Halloween costumes I had as a child. Trying to dress up as a Grecian Gladiator isn't generally a great move for the Oscars.
Halle Berry in Versace

This was a classic tale of too many looks in one. The top half is great, the bottom half is great, but both put together just look bizarre. If it was all gold or all black it might have worked better, but the combination makes it feel like a cheap prom dress.
Salma Hayak in Alexander McQueen

I distinctly remember an episode of What Not to Wear in which Clinton described a contributor as wearing a top that looked like two watermelons being held up by dental floss. Whelp. Here we are. If that weren't enough, the fabrication is an oddly Moulin Rouge inspired, and combined with the modern straight-hair styling, the whole look is off.



Photos from EOnline, Harpers Bazaar, CNN, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and PopSugar.

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SAG Awards 2017 | Best and Worst Dressed

2/19/2017

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Best in Black and White
Kate Hudson in Dior

You all know I’ve been tired of Kate’s super sexy glam-a-zon thing for AGES, and it was SO nice to see something new from her! Some thought it was a little much with the Dior signature boxers underneath and the floral accent, but I thought it was cool and refreshing. I'd love to see this edgy look from her again!
Emma Stone in Alexander McQueen

Initially I didn't care for this dress because I was coming off the high of Emma's FLAWLESS Golden Globes look, but the more I look at it the more I like it. The lingerie-like structure is so flattering, and it's a great two-in-one style without looking overdone.
Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji

Octavia Frequently wears Tadashi Shoji, and they should be a pair forever and always. Peplum on the red carpet doesn't always work well, but the lace keeps it sophisticated and the illusion neckline is super flattering. I can't wait to see if she pulls out another Shoji look at the Oscars!

Sofia Vergara in Zuhair Murad

This was a VERY different look for Sofia, and it was definitely a love-it-or-hate-it moment, but I thought it was so refreshing to see her in a different shape and a different length. Styling a short dress is always tricky, but she paired her jewelry and shoes perfectly with the dress. I'd love to see her take more risks like this!
Viola Davis in Vivienne Westwood

Sometimes all you need is a beautiful, white, satin gown and a sparkly statement necklace. One and done.
Kerry Washington in Roberto Cavalli

This is a groundbreaking moment. I actually enjoy something Kerry Washington is wearing. Kerry is definitely a "fashion risk-taker," but rarely do those risks actually pay off. On some people the bell sleeve and the sheer skirt could have been a little crazy, but in the beaded fabrication and with minimal accessories, she wowed the crowd.
Giuliana Rancic in Yousef Al-Jasmi

Giuliana is consistently the best dressed TV host on the red carpet, and this look was no exception. I love that she chooses up-and-coming designers, and this look made her a walking tall glass of water.
Natalie Portman in Dior

How is Natalie the most gorgeous pregnant woman EVER? She looks like she's floating on a cloud, and if she keeps up this Jackie-O, classic look for the Oscars she's sure to be a winner. (Now if only she'd actually win best actress, too - I'm crossing my fingers for her!)
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Best in Color
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Yara Shahidi in Naeem Kahn

I had no idea who Yara Shahidi was before this, and goodness, what a debut. Wearing stripes is hard enough, and wearing technicolor stripes is twice as hard, but the cut, angle, and beading shot her to the top of my best-dressed list real quick. Yara is definitely one to look out for in the future!
Millie Bobby Brown in Emporio Armani

This. Girl. I don't think I'll ever get over how stylish Millie is at such a young age. She strikes a perfect balance of maturity and youth. I only wish she was going to be at the Oscars...maybe someday soon!
Sophia Bush in Marchesa

When I was in elementary school, a local vintage fashion exhibit featured a dress in almost this exact shape, color, and fabric. I obsessed over that dress for years, and when I saw this on Sophia, I might have had a minor freak-out. I love when stars wear vintage-inspired ensembles well, and she styled it out with the perfect bag and shoes. The matchy-matchy pink eyeshadow normally wouldn't be my cup of tea, but it added a fresh twist on an old classic.
Taraji P. Henson in Reem Acra

This dress is everything I wanted Lily Collins’ dress to be at the Golden Globes. It was feminine, exquisite, and a very different look for Taraji. I desperately want to rip off the stupid little black bows, but that’s just me nit-picking.
Worst Dressed
Amy Landecker in St. John

I don't know who Amy Landecker is, and after seeing this suit, I don't care to find out. I'm all about menswear looks on the red carpet, but good grief. There is no context in which this animal print is appropriate. And those chunky I-could-murder-someone-with-these shoes? Absolutely not.
Janelle Monae in Chanel

I really, really want to say something positive about one of Janelle's looks this season, and I really do like the dress, but this is just too much look. The dress and the collar and the wristlets and the bag and the rings and the Minnie Mouse ears? I can't.
Gwendoline Christie in Vivienne Westwood

I know she plays Captain Phasma and all, but I don't know if Stormtrooper meets Michael Jackson is really the look we should be going for on the red carpet. Just saying.
Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton

There's a way to do stripes right (like Yara Shahidi) and I generally applaud Michelle for not choosing completely conventional looks, but this stripe is not only unflattering, it kind of resembles sequined venetian blinds. And that scarf...thing. That's never been stylish and it never will be.
Nicole Kidman in Gucci

I. Cannot. A lot of fashion critics liked this and seem to think Nicole can do no wrong because she’s a “fashion risktaker,” but I’m sorry. There are flipping parrots on her shoulders. Even if there weren’t parrots on her shoulders, there’s also Christmas tinsel and Hairspray-esque sequins and weird prom dress ruffles – it’s everything but the kitchen sink. Maybe it’s a fashion moment that I’m just not getting, and I suppose if anyone can pull this off its Nicole, but it just isn’t working for me.
Salma Hayak in Gucci

Yellow and pink? No mam. If she was 6-years-old, great. But the bow and the ruffle? It reminds me of something Scarlett O’Hara would have worn on a sweet summer picnic.
Mamrie Hart

I love Mamrie so much. I love YDAD so much. But this dress...it's like a cheap prom dress from Deb's. Mamrie wore better dresses on the road for Dirty 30, and I think if you have the opportunity as a new media star to hit the red carpet at the SAGs, you should take the opportunity to deck yourself out.
Meryl Streep in Valentino

Queen Meryl will always own my heart for her acting, but at the end of the day this is a potato sack with birds on it. Once you've been dressed to the nines in The Devil Wears Prada why would you want to wear anything else? It doesn't take much for her to look gorgeous, and it's a shame when she chooses not to.
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All images from eonline.com, The Indian Express, and usmagazine.com.

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Golden Globes 2017 | Best and Worst Dressed

2/12/2017

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Best Blues and Yellows
Mandy Moore in Naeem Khan

This is quite possibly the best Mandy Moore has ever looked. I'm obsessed with the navy. I'm obsessed with the plunge. I'm obsessed with the cape. She's just so dang SOPHISTICATED. More of this, please!
Chrissy Metz in Christian Siriano

Chrissy was another wonderful This is Us lady in blue. Velvet can either go really wrong or really right, and for Chrissy the risk was worth it. The draping and the embellishment on this dress is exceptional, and you can't go wrong with that rich, royal color.
Natalie Portman in Prada

Natalie clearly took her role in Jackie to heart with this 60's inspired dress. Not everyone could pull off this color, but I love the idea of a neon twist on a classic shape, and she couldn't look any better in her pregnancy.
Reese Witherspoon in Versace

We all know and love Reese for dressing in chic, classic shapes, and this was a perfect example of sticking with what works for you. The bodice is flattering as can be, and the unexpected yellow color keeps it fresh.
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Best Metallics
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Emma Stone in Valentino

Emma is always a hit-or-miss for me on the red carpet, but for her award season debut for the city of stars? COME. ON. This could not have been any more perfect, and I don't know how she could possibly top this in the weeks to come.
Millie Bobby Brown in Jenny Packham

This girl, I tell you. For a 12-year-old girl, Millie has mastered the art of dressing in a way that's not too grown up but not too "little girl," and I'm pretty sure she has more style than I will ever have in my entire life.
Naomie Harris in Armani Privé

This was one of my favorite looks of the night. Silver can look tacky and cheap really quickly, but this gown just looked rich. The beaded details were exquisite, and the cut couldn't be any more flattering. Naomie added just the right amount of accessories that didn't overwhelm the flashiness of the dress.
Chrissy Tiegen in Marchesa

Does this woman ever not look flawless? Good grief. The peplum adds a whimsical touch to a sophisticated shape, and the fabric looks like it's a gold-flecked piece of art. The red bag and lipstick was a luxe styling choice.
Best Brights
Hailee Steinfeld in Vera Wang

This shade of lavender can go Golden Girls really easily, especially when you add blousey sleeves, but the modern cut of the bodice kept things chic and romantic.
Olivia Culpo in Zuhair Murad

This dress was a little confusing to me initially, but the more i look at it the more I love it. It's like a Vincent van Gogh painting come to life in ballgown form - how much better can you get?
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Best Menswear
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Evan Rachel Wood in Altuzarra

Evan Rachel Wood has made a commitment to wear menswear this entire award season, and this may be one of the best menswear looks I've ever seen. Everything is so structured and clean and tailored within an inch of her life, and as a result she looks like the tallest glass of sophisticated water. I'm crazy about it, and I can't wait to see what else she has in store!
 Octavia Spencer in Laura Basci

I've never seen Octavia try menswear before, and it's rare to see plus-sized women go for it, especially on the red carpet. OCTAVIA. ROCKED. IT. The navy was a great twist, and she looked so cool and confident.
Best Men
Tom Hiddleston in Gucci

Not every guy can pull of a double-breasted jacket, but on Tom it just works. I might be biased because it reminds me of his suit that he wore as F. Scott Fitzgerald in Midnight in Paris, but whatever. It's great. He's great. Everything is great.
Ryan Gosling in Gucci

I'm not normally into white jackets because it can skew a bit dated and isn't done well very often, but because Ryan is nominated for an old-Hollywood musical and his character is into jazz clubs, it works.

Justin Hartley in Dolce & Gabbana

More often than not at the Globes, especially among the men, there's a pretty clear distinction between the "movie" people and the "tv" people. The standard of taste and tailoring just isn't always there, but Justin proved that theory wrong. A classic 3-piece Dolce usually does the trick!
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Worst Dressed
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Nicole Kidman in Alexander McQueen

This might have been on my best dressed list if she had lost the sleeves and the necklace. With them, it was just...a lot. I know she's Nicole Kidman and she is known for taking bold fashion risks and you're not supposed to criticize that, but I'm sorry. There's no need to dress like Elsa from Frozen on the red carpet.
Kerry Washington in Dolce & Gabbana

I've made no secret of frequently disliking Kerry's fashion choices, and while I admit that this looked better in person than it does in photography, this is just a bad look. The length is weird. The fabric is weird. The embellishments are weird. And come on, Kerry - we can see your black Spanx through the dress. Not cute.
Lily Collins in Zuhair Murad

This is a beautiful dress, no question - maybe a little formal for the Globes, but still lovely. But with that up-do? She might as well be auditioning to be a Disney princess, and that pink is so saccharine sweet I'm getting a toothache.
Carrie Underwood in Iris Serban

If Carrie had worn her hair up this look might have balanced itself out, but as-is it's just way too much going on up top and it makes her look shorter. If the proportions weren't bad enough, there aren't enough vagina references in the world to explain the top of this dress. I just can't.
Zoe Saldana in Gucci

Zoe often wears dresses that are everything-but-the-kitchen-sink, and this one was no exception. Remember Cinderella's original dress that her step-sisters rip up? This is it.
Sarah Jessica Parker in Vera Wang

All I can assume is that Sarah heard there was going to be a tribute to the late Carrie Fisher and thought she needed to do a tribute herself, hair and all. Just...no.
Janelle Monae in Armani Privé

I really wanted Janelle to show up in something funky and fabulous, and this was...funky. Not so much on the fabulous. I could maybe get behind the dress without the fishnet layer on the top, but with the fishnet and the polka dots and the sequins and the bubble-hem and the matchy-matchy shoes, bag, and beehive hair, it's just too much.
Cuba Gooding Jr.

I'm all about making a statement with a printed jacket, but COME ON. Not only is this one of the ugliest plaids I've ever seen, but the jacket is straight-up too small. And a satin tie with a wool jacket? No. No. No. Whoever let him leave the house like this should be shot.

All photos from eonline, popsugar, and vogue.

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RUNWAY SUNDAY | Project Runway Recap | Season 15 FINALE

1/15/2017

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This season's finale was not remotely what I expected. All of the designers had work to do after their preview with the judges, and it seemed like anyone would be able to pull something great off and make it work for the win. Some of the designers surprised and impressed me, others were severely disappointing.

Let's jump right into it.

Laurence's collection suffered from Kini Syndrome: that thing where you do fantastic work the entire season and then your collection is completely unlike anything you've made that the judges loved.

I understood her desire to take a departure from black, and I think the neutral color palette was fine, but there wasn't a single piece on the runway that stood out or made me say WOW. Some of her fans have stated that "if 'sparkle' was required in order to win, that should be a stipulation from the judges before the designers make their collections," and I see the point of that, but at the same time you have to understand that NYFW is a SHOW, and everything you make needs to stand out under flashing lights. Laurence just didn't get that.
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To no surprise, her best pieces were in leather. I loved the olive color and her stitching work on the back of both her jumpsuit and her short sleeved jacket were DIVINE. I simply wish she had done more to play with this strength, because only two of her pieces featured it.
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Laurence's pearl-detailed tops were also a favorite of mine, although photographs hardly do them justice. Her attention to detail, again, was phenomenal, but if you can't see it on camera it won't put you on the map.
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I was glad Laurence edited her lederhosen romper to feature more leather. It elevated the overall look and became a very cute, fresh piece. That said, her styling was a little basic and boring. Most of her models had no accessories at all, and with a piece this simple something extra is needed to amp it up.
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Unfortunately, I think most of Laurence's separates were throw-away pieces. Her chiffon tops were literally nothing, her pants, while beautifully tailored, were pretty basic and too ready-to-wear for a fashion show. I could buy most of her pieces off the rack tomorrow.

As she got into her white "finding the light" moments, any detail that might have been there got lost in the whiteness of the white. It has been said many times on Project Runway that an all black or all white collection is a bad idea because detail gets lost, and I don't know how long it's going to take for designers to take note.
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And then, of course, there was Laurence's finale look. What. On earth. Is this.

Is it a swimsuit? Is it lingerie? Is it supposed to resemble a mermaid?  Why is there an ARROW POINTING TO HER WHO-HA??

Especially given Laurence's clear ability to display a classy, elevated taste level, this look was unprecedented and disturbing coming from her.
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Overall, it was quite clear that Laurence was going to be an easy cut. She had so much potential and she just didn't live up to everyone's expectations.


Rik's collection surprised me the most in the best way possible. Going into the final four, I didn't really think he belonged with the other designers, but he absolutely proved me wrong. His collection was quirky, cool, stylish, and unlike anything we've seen over the years.

I was thrilled that he took the judges' advice to have his models show a little more skin and let them breathe. His collection already had enough going on, and the results were fantastic.
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Rik's black and white pieces were really strong. His last-minute black dress with his signature paisley applique was genius, and his printed top, followed by his stunning leather jacket showed incredible range within a color story.
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The way Rik transitioned the black and white into his denim pieces was flawless. I adored his printed trench coat and vest, and I WANT THAT BOMBER JACKET MORE THAN ANYTHING.
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The yellow leather vest with the printed denim pants was a great transitional look and also showcases the full range of Rik's technical abilities.
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It was very wise of Rik to take the judge's advice on the next two looks. Shortening the jumpsuit and adding a cool leather weekender brought it to a completely different level, and adding the paisley logo to the tiny bag made the bag + dress combo look elevated instead of junior.
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Rik's finale dress suffered the same issue as Laurence - the white just didn't showcase the detail under the lights. That said, his styling with the glasses and the booties brought a pretty white dress into a punk arena, and it was a great ending to a wonderful show.
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After seeing Rik's collection I thought he had it in the bag...until I saw Roberi.


I was so nervous for Roberi after the preview, but he TURNED IT OUT. There were very few looks that I had any complaints about, and he created a unique, creative, lovely collection.
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Roberi's first look INSTANTLY had me hooked. He created it in a day and that skirt is, was, and will always be everything to me. I want it. I need it.
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I was surprised that Roberi didn't really edit the looks from his preview with the judges following their comments, but in the context of the collection as a whole, they worked fine. The separates look definitely benefited from shortening the skirt, and both looked better with the orange shoes.
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I'm very happy that some of the separates look in his preview got utilized in his collection. This utilitarian coat was FABULOUS, and paired with another shiny skirt was a genius decision that I never would have thought of.
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A lot of people complained that the purple dress was disconnected from the rest of the collection, but I adored it. It reflected the classic styling he showed throughout the whole season: ageless, timeless, and beautiful.
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Roberi's more casual denim looks were just as strong as the rest. The dip-dyed denim pants were phenomenal and I want them immediately; pairing them with another phenomenal quilted top and a cool jewel-toned cardigan seemed disjointed but somehow all worked together. The shape of his denim jacket was gorgeous and I loved that he kept the theme of pairing the utilitarian style with a pretty, shimmery dress.
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The feather dress was stunning, and I never would have thought it would make any sense paired under a printed track jacket, but it was SO BEAUTIFUL.
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I was also thrilled that Roberi got to showcase his macrame technique again. The dress, while a beautiful fabric, was a little too simple when he showed it to Tim, but with the threaded overlay it was transformed into something completely unique and lovely.
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Roberi's finale look was the only real weak point of the collection, which definitely isn't the place you want to have a weak spot. The top is glorious, but the skirt is a bit sad and drab. If he had used his shimmery fabrics to create an explosive ballgown skirt, I would have declared him the winner in a second.
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Unfortunately, sometimes it's just a finale skirt that can cost you the win.


You all know that I have been on Team Erin since episode one, and after the judges preview I thought she would turn her collection into something brilliant, but on the whole I just wasn't digging it. She made so many better things throughout the season, and while some of her pieces were good and you could argue she's more of a "visionary," her collection definitely wasn't better than Roberi's.
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So let's break this down:

Erin's first look, which should ideally be one of your strongest, was incredibly weak. Pairing an orange top with a tomato red skirt just looks like a mistake - like she was trying to match, but it was too dark in her workroom. Normally I love her applique details, but the plexiglass on the skirt just isn't impressive. The top could have been fine with a different bottom, but this outfit as a whole just doesn't work.
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I was glad Erin kept her original print, but the bikini-style top didn't really fit with the style of the rest of her collection, and the pants were just...nothing. Way too simple for her out-there style.
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Erin's third look was one of my favorites. The gold had great runway impact, and the fact that it was hand-painted added a great "Erin" touch. That said, the print was so small I'm not sure her efforts were completely realized.
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Erin only made minor adjustments to her separates look from the preview; she shortened the skirt a bit and swapped out the shoes, which improved it dramatically. She left the neoprene dress alone, which was a good choice.
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I was glad that Erin was able to salvage more of her original print, and her next flirty dess was the kind of design I would have liked to see more of. Creative prints, flattering solids, and textured details are all a part of Erin's signature, and the "moody designer feelings" bag was super cheeky and cute.
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...and then this weirdo look happened. The stiff, shiny fabric didn't have nearly the same effect as Roberi's flowy styles, especially in the midi length, and a matchy-matchy shoe is never a great idea. I like the brown top on its own, but with the rest of the outfit it just doesn't work.
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The pink coat look was another one that was definitely an Erin signature, but like some of her coats throughout the season, she could have taken out half the volume and it would have been just as good, if not better.
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...and along came this atrocity. Erin made this top in the 24 hours before the show, and I don't know why for the life of me. I get that she felt the need to add another separate, but this is NOT the right one. Does anyone remember Sandaya's American Girl challenge look? Do we not notice the resemblance? It's a ridiculous clown costume, end of story.
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Annnnd we end with the banana look. I actually don't mind it as much as some people did; I would definitely wear the jacket with a white tee and jeans. The look reflected a lot of the items she made before the season began and I think it reflects her aesthetic well. I wish she hadn't put it with such a throwaway top underneath, but all in all it was funky and fun.
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So who do you choose as a winner? Erin, the season favorite who can create masterful pieces but had a hit-and-miss collection, or Roberi, the underdog of the season who brought forth brilliance in his final show?

Obviously we have no way of knowing what led to the judges' final decision, but it must have come down to this:

If you're judging based the NYFW collection alone, Roberi should have won. He had more interesting pieces and more successful looks overall. If you're judging based on on the body of work throughout the season, Erin had it in the bag, hands down.

However the judges came to their choice, they chose Erin. I've been saying I thought she should win from episode one, and I wish I could be a little more excited about it - Roberi put up quite a strong fight.

But I am happy for Erin, truly. She has an aesthetic the world has never seen, and I'm excited to see what she has in store!

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RUNWAY SUNDAY | Project Runway Recap | Season 15, Episode 13 - FINALE PREVIEW

12/18/2016

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At this point in the season, the final challenge has ended. The weeks have gone by, the designers have created their collections, they have consulted with Tim, and they have returned to New York. There is only one stop left on their journey: a preview with the judges so they can revise and adjust their collections in the final few days before Fashion Week.

To no surprise, I was quite impressed with Erin's collection. It was not quite up to par with the designs she made throughout the season, but still impressive. Most of the looks featured plexiglass ornamentation that she cut and hand-sewed, which gave her designs extra sparkle.

Her first preview look was a darling neoprene dress. It suited her style completely, and I loved that she paired it with the blue strappy flats.
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Her second look needed a little help. The print of the dress was a collaborative design that she created with a friend, and I understand why she loved it and wanted to keep it, but the flowy maxi style simply didn't work in the context of the whole collection. I think if she breaks it up and creates a top to go with a different bottom, or a skirt to go with a solid top, she'll be in better shape.

(I do love the clutch. Michael Kors thought it was stupid, but give me a quirky hand-painted clutch and I'm a happy girl.)
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Erin's third look needed some styling help. The judges didn't like her top, but I appreciated the weaving technique in the arms and I think she should keep it. The skirt with the top, however, doesn't quite work. If she shortened the skirt into a mini and added the blue shoes from the first look, it might work better.
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Overall, I think Erin's styling needs adjusted. If she swaps out a few tops and bottoms, I think she'll be in good shape.


Laurence's
collection was not remotely what I expected from her. She had very few leather pieces, and her color palette was far softer than anything she's made throughout the season. I understand her desire to take a departure from her usual aesthetic, but she might have strayed too far away from her strengths.

Her first look was fresh and young, but as Michael Kors pointed out, a little too much like lederhosen.
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I liked the jacket in the second look (though I should mention that my mother hates it with a burning passion because she thinks it looks like her grandmother's couch) but the ill-fitting mint green pants are horrifying, and the jacket without a top underneath is too much of an early 2000s throwback.
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I desperately want Laurence to swap out the shorts from her third look to coordinate with jacket in the second look. Overall, her third look was my favorite, and the pearl detail on the shirt was divine. That said, you really can only see the detail up close, and I'm not sure it will have effective runway impact.
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I think Laurence is in the same position as Erin in terms of switching up her separates, but her color choices might have blown her chance at winning already.


I have very mixed feelings about Roberi's collection. He described his collection as being "personal" and inspired by "confusion," but he was never really able to explain what that meant or how he was translating that into his designs. He was certainly in a better place after his visit from Tim, but I'm not sure how his collection as a whole is going to work out.

His first look was pretty, and I liked the unexpected matte-quilted top with the iridescent skirt. The judges didn't like his styling with the sneakers, but I think it works and keeps the look unexpected and sporty.
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I like the idea of mixing the utilitarian vest with a fancier top/skirt, but the second look wasn't my favorite. I appreciate the quilted top and the vest, but the skirt fabric reminds me of a cheap Barbie outfit, and the proportions are definitely off.
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Roberi's third look was by far the most wearable and definitely my favorite, but of course, it was the judge's least favorite so it's probably going to be scrapped. I still want it, though. It's so Anthropologie. I can't. GIVE IT TO ME, ROBERI.
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I think Nina is right about Roberi: his strengths lie in unique, effortless, lovely clothes, and his fabric choice was a little too try-hard. If he, like Erin, swaps out some of his tops and bottoms and perhaps adds a few new pieces, I'll be pleased. I'm a little worried for him because he seems very stuck in his current vision, but hopefully with a little more guidance from him he'll be okay.


I liked Rik's collection a lot more on the rack than I did walking down the runway. He had three distinct points to his collection: black and white pieces, colorful leather pieces, and printed denim pieces. On the rack, he mixed and matched them expertly, but showing them without context to the judges made his collection look wildly incohesive.

The first look, plain and simple, reminded me of a Stormtrooper body suit from Black Milk. I like the print design, I liked the idea of it, but it was just a LOT. The glasses were cool, but in this look it just added to the futuristic vibe, which isn't exactly what he was going for. This is definitely a look that will require some editing.
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The leather dress was my favorite, though I wish it were a touch longer for wearability (on me, it would be a top, not a dress.) The judges took issue with the size of the purse, but I thought it was cute and could easily be swapped into a different look if necessary.
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I don't think the judges gave Rik remotely enough credit for creating this print. I totally agree that his model could use a little more skin, but beyond that, I liked this look a lot and I appreciate his creativity. He has quite a few pieces with the same print, and I'm excited to see the rest come together in his collection.
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The judges were pretty critical of Rik, but I think he'll be fine. If he shows some more skin and makes some alterations, he'll be in great shape.


I think it's fair to say that Laurence is out of the running. Erin has been my longtime favorite, but Roberi also has a special place in my heart and Rik's collection is a major contender. The next few days will be critical to determine who comes out on top!!

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RUNWAY SUNDAY | Project Runway Recap | Season 15, Episode 12

12/11/2016

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This was the LAST EPISODE to determine which four designers will show at New York Fashion Week. Surprisingly, it was yet another unconventional challenge, but with a twist:

THE CHALLENGE:
Create a high-fashion look using unconventional materials from small-town shops in Austin, Texas. As a last-minute addition, create a companion piece using fabric from Mood.

My Favorites (in order from top to bottom):

1. Erin Robertson

Erin took a HUGE risk with her unconventional materials by making a flower treatment with melted guitar picks and DRIED MEALWORMS. Yes, you read that correctly. Mealworms. On a dress. But Erin being Erin, she spray painted them gold and they turned into magic. The shape of the skirt balanced out the top and the open back gave the look a breath of fresh air.

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Erin's companion look had the same fun energy as the first, and I could absolutely see them both in a resort collection together. The frayed chiffon edges were super cute, and the overall look was sweet and flirty.
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2. Roberi Parra
Roberi's unconventional look doesn't come across well in photographs, but up close it is genius. He knotted each thread of this piece until his hands literally bled, and I would have loved to see how this look would have progressed even further had he had more time to work on it. The skill level is incredible, and his talent clearly shone through.
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While Roberi's companion look didn't resemble his unconventional look at all in terms of fabrication, the shapes and the curves were what kept it cohesive, and I adored his pattern mixing. If he does anything like this in his finale collection, I'll be very happy.
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3. Laurence Basse
Laurence, of course, was drawn to leather bridles and horse harnesses, but she managed to make them feminine and soft by mixing them with paper and bird seed. It definitely was a departure from her usual tough leather jackets and refreshing to see.
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I enjoyed Laurence's conventional look a lot more than the judges. Perhaps it's because I have a special place in my heart for mustard yellow clothing, but I just think it was a really pretty dress with interesting detail. If she had the time to improve the construction, it would have been a really wonderful piece.
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4. Rik Villa
Rik's unconventional look was very chic and beautifully made. I didn't fully understand how this look reflected inspiration from Austin, but in general as an unconventional look, it was stylish and impressive.
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Rik's companion look was significantly less exciting. The cut was simplistic, and the distressing of the tweed, while a signature of Rik's, looked sloppy in this context and didn't match the sleek nature of the unconventional dress. All in all, though, his design aesthetic is clear and he definitely deserved to go to fashion week.
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5. Cornelius Ortiz
Cornelius' look wasn't bad, but at this point in the competition it simply wasn't good enough to make the cut. The paper cut-outs looked like a craft project and weren't fully integrated into his design.
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His companion piece was actually quite pretty and something that I definitely would wear, but it doesn't meet the qualifications of the challenge. It isn't elevated enough to be high fashion, and it doesn't coordinate well enough with his unconventional look.
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At the end of the day, sending Cornelius home was a good choice. He's only really made one good outfit this entire season, and in comparison to the other four designers, he didn't deserve to go to fashion week.

I CANNOT WAIT to see what the final four designers make for their final collections!

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RUNWAY SUNDAY | Project Runway Recap | Season 15, Episode 11

12/4/2016

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This might be one of the few challenges in which I 100% agreed with the judges picks for top and bottom, in the same order. It's almost like they listened to me and finally got it right! ;)

THE CHALLENGE:
Create an avant-garde look with unconventional materials as a fusion challenge inspired by Lexus.

My Top 3:

1. Erin Robertson

Erin's ability to use random materials to create beautiful, feminine things is so incredible, and her floral treatment was no exception. The "paper doll" inspiration was really creative and unique, and it takes a very talented designer to send a topless model down the runway who still looks completely modest. And can we talk about the model's styling? The whole effect was so feminine and dreamy, and she succeeded in creating an avant-garde fantasy. I cannot. I am obsessed. ERIN IS BACK!!!!!
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2. Rik Villa
While this wasn't the most avant-garde design in the world, Rik's use of unconventional materials might go down as one of the best in Project Runway history. The way he sculpted the tile sheets on the shoulder and the back was extraordinary, his beading treatment was remarkable, and overall, the wear-ability and structure of his garment was incredible.
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3. Roberi Parra
Roberi was inspired by the Lexus for this challenge, and I definitely think Lexus could use this in their advertising. His use of the unconventional materials was very successful, the look was futuristic and avant-garde, and his styling was spot-on.
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My Bottom 3:

1. Mah-Jing Wong

Mah-Jing was on the right track with his copper details, but unlike Erin, who took metal pieces and made them into a cohesive, avant-garde piece, Mah-Jing's just looked stuck on to a basic denim dress, and their weight led to fit and construction problems. It wasn't a terrible idea, but it just wasn't good enough at this point in the competition.
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2. Cornelius Ortiz
This definitely wasn't the best use of unconventional materials, nor was it all that avant-garde, but it wasn't the worst. I think I was more disappointed with this because after Cornelius' phenomenal dress last week, everything else that isn't as phenomenal looks a thousand times crappier. Plus there's the fact that due to my many years as a babysitter, it reminded me a little too much of the vacuum from Teletubbies. A dark, disturbing Noo Noo.
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3. Laurence Basse
If this was a normal unconventional materials challenge this would be fine, but as an avant-garde challenge it missed the mark. It looks exactly like everything else Laurence has ever made, and the proportions are really off. Not the worst of the bunch, but not her best work.
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So let's give a shout out to QUEEN ERIN being back on the top!!


And can we give her some mad props for wearing a top that matches her avant-garde design? Killing it.
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RUNWAY SUNDAY | Project Runway Recap | Season 15, Episode 10

11/27/2016

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THE CHALLENGE: Be inspired by the aerial view of New York City to create an editorial look for a powerful woman. The winning look will be featured in Marie Claire magazine.

My Top 3:

1. Cornelius Ortiz

This is 100% the best thing Cornelius has ever made, and it 100% fit the bill for the challenge. He was inspired by shapes he saw from the aerial view of New York to create the style lines, and this is definitely a powerful look for a powerful woman. I love that this dress is completely ageless, and I think it would be great for an editorial in Marie Claire. I want it and my mom wants it, which is hard to achieve, and his execution and styling was spot on.

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2. Rik Villa
This look wasn't perfect, and I agree with the judges that it would have been nicer had the draped fabric continued on the back, but Rik deserves mad props for creating such a beautiful textile, and I could definitely see this photographing beautifully in a Marie Claire spread.
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3. Mah-Jing Wong
Like Rik's look, this wasn't perfect by any means. The patterning of the boobs was placed too high, and some of the tweed stretched in weird places. That said, this is probably the most creative dress Mah-Jing has made, the fabrication was interesting, and I appreciate his aesthetic take on what a "powerful woman" should look like.
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Honorable Mention: Erin Robertson
This is not my favorite look of Erin's, but it is SIGNIFICANTLY better than the looks she's made the past few weeks. The color story was bright and fun, and the "business-on-top, party-on-bottom" design was creative and chic. It looks like Erin is making a comeback!!
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My Bottom 3:

1. Nathalia JMag

There really isn't anything positive to say about this look. Nathalia decided that a "powerful woman" needed to be a futeristic superhero, and the result looked like cheap, poorly made student work. After her inexcusable proportions last week and her poor showing this week, I think it was definitely justified for the judges to send her home.
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2. Dexter Simmons
There are so many things wrong with this look. To start, his jacket was an exact re-creation of his jacket from week 7 that the judges all hated. Second, he spend all his time on the jacket and his dress ended up simply being a single drape of fabric with arm holes. To top it all off, the only interesting design feature was the model's lingerie, which Dexter didn't even make - the model brought it herself. In a design competition, you can't put all your eggs in one jacket (yeah? see what I did there?) and expect it to go well for you.
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3. Laurence Basse
I was really shocked that the judges didn't rake Laurence over hot coals for this. Sure, she did some nice leatherwork in the waistband, but a touch of good leatherwork just isn't enough at this point in the competition. The back of this dress is a design feature she's done before, and the bottom is just way too short. As a whole it looks like a really cheap homecoming dress, and Laurence can do so much better.
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So in the end, Nathalia went home.

AND DEXTER WENT HOME, TOO.
YUSSSSSSS.


This was the most deserved double elimination ever, and I couldn't have been more thrilled to see Sassy Pants Diva Dexter go home.

AND, I couldn't be more happy about Cornelius winning the challenge, which as you know, is never, EVER something I thought I would say. This was a much needed redemption after Tim used his Tim Gunn save.
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RUNWAY SUNDAY | Project Runway Recap | Season 15, Episode 9

11/20/2016

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THE CHALLENGE:
Create a look for a friend/family member who is creating a "new start" for themselves. The designer and the client will receive $25,000 EACH to help them achieve their goals and dreams.

My Top 3:

1. Roberi Parra

Roberi’s friend was an aspiring graphic designer who wanted a dress to wear at art showings and industry events, and I couldn't think of a dress that's any more perfect for an artist. It’s graphic and modern but also sweet, which is hard to achieve and it was executed brilliantly. I want this dress. I want this dress. I want this dress.
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2. Rik Villa
While Roberi's look was my personal favorite, I completely support the judges' choice of Rik as the winner. His mom is returning to school to earn a promotion in management, and this look fits the bill perfectly. It's well proportioned, flattering, professional, and sweet. I love that he incorporated a bit of his heritage with the white stitching, and the fact that Rik is using his prize money from the win to pay back his mom for loaning him money for school and his studio space is totally heart warming.
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3. Erin Robertson
Erin was in the bottom for this look, and I agree with the judges on the fact that it was a winter coat with a spring dress, however, as someone from the mid-west who frequently has to wear winter coats on Easter, there's a sense of practicality to that situation that works for me. The construction of the dress could have been improved, but we would sell this style at Anthropologie in a second, and it's still a very special piece.
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My Bottom 3:

1. Jenni Riccetti
Jenni definitely deserved to go home. She purchased maroon fabric that would have made her pants look more sophisticated, but even that wouldn't have saved her look overall. It simply wasn't appropriate for a preschool director in any capacity, and she missed the mark of the challenge.
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2. Nathalia JMag
Nathalia's look was well intentioned, and the idea of a coat for travel was a good idea for her "client," but the proportions swallowed her and the whole thing was poorly made. If she doesn't turn it around next week, she's going home for sure.
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3. Mah-Jing Wong
The judges put this look in the top, and I can't fault Mah-Jing for creating a look that embodied exactly what his mom wanted. She's starting a record label and wanted a powerful look that made her feel like a warrior. That's definitely what Mah-Jing created, but I just can't get behind it as a look. Her legs looked like toothpicks coming out from the coat and it looked like a costume to me.
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RUNWAY SUNDAY | Project Runway Recap | Season 15, Episode 8

11/13/2016

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We all know how the last team challenge went, and given how poorly most of the designers have been doing lately, I was ready for this team challenge to be another disaster. Much to my surprise and delight, this episode ended up being one of my favorites!

The Challenge:
In 3 teams of 3, create a 3-piece collection inspired by one of Sally Beauty's new fall color concepts: New Neutrals, Tones of Blue, or Red Violet.


As an added twist to this challenge, the collections were shown to the public, and the winner of the public vote earned a 20% boost to their final judges' scores.

Team Tones of Blue
This team won the judges final vote, and I can completely understand why. Thier fabric choice and cohesive aesthetic earned the top spot, and it was well deserved!

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Laurence's look was a little funky in the proportions, but it won me over with a cool, relaxed vibe that couldn't be overlooked. The "Chanel-in-Front, Tuxedo-in-Back" jacket was so unusual and yet completely wearable, and any girl could leave the house in this look feeling confident.
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This look is one of the best things Rik has made on the show so far. I thought his dress was a little too basic, and Tim Gunn expressed the same concern, but in the end, with the coat and with proper styling, it became easy and effortless. I’m not a plaid girl in the least, but the style lines of this coat make it very desireable.
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ROBERI’S LOOK WAS MY ABOSULTE FAVORITE. It might be one of my favorite Project Runway looks ever, and I want every piece in my closet right now. It had a little touch of punk, but in a subtle, classic way that could allow for many women of any age to appreciate each piece. He TOTALLY deserved the challenge win!

Team New Neutrals
This team earned the public vote, which surprised me because the public perception of browns and neutrals isn't usually very positive, but their chic sportswear styling ended up being their saving grace! I appreciated that the team mixed and matched their pieces to create an aesthetic that merged their styles.
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Jenni's popcorn sweater with Nathalia's pants were a great combination. The wide-leg pants give the vibe of a work look, but the sweater allows it to be a little more casual to take it out of the office as well. The "popcorn" detail on the sweater shoulders were genius, and added great textural details.
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Nathalia's coat paired with Mah-Jing's dress was brilliant. What other wise could have read as a boring, potato-sack dress was transformed into a luxurious, expensive looking outfit. The touch of denim at the waist and neckline was a great way to break up the neutral tones.
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While I personally would never wear Jenni's leggings because my booty would make a cry for help (and honestly, they aren't that flattering on the model either,) I appreciate the cut out knees and the seam lines to add some interest, and adding the bomber jacket gave the look a cool, "after school" feeling.

Team Red Violet
This team had all the advantages in the world, and they didn't use any of them. "Red Violet" meant they could have incorporated pinks and purples, and their collection could have been a glorious jewel-toned moment. In addition, red is an action color, which makes the public far more likely to vote for them. Instead, Dexter decided their collection needed to be "punk," and their battle was fought and lost at Mood with their fabric choice.
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I've been no fan of Cornelius, but I really felt sorry for him. He had to help finish Dexter and Erin's looks, and as a result, his own work suffered. His jacket isn't bad, but the closure in the front looks like a strip of duct tape from afar, and his pleated skirt (which I don't entirely blame him for, since Erin designed it,) was poorly made due to his time constraints. Overall, it's just too red-on-red-on-red to be successful.
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Dexter's look wasn't the worst, but no woman would ever wear it due to the bra issue in the front, and for a design competition it really wasn't that difficult to make. If this was all he was going to contribute, he should have been more of a help to his team, and the fact that his design aesthetic was responsible for the other looks makes it even less excusable.
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Erin’s coat saved this collection, and Cornelius was on track with breaking up his suit and putting his skirt with Erin’s look. I was a little pissed that the coat was basically all Erin made, but it was the most successful look overall.

Team Red Violet’s critique was a train wreck, but an expected train wreck. Dexter made a trillion excuses as to why they had a disadvantage, Dexter and Erin blamed Cornelius for everything, and Cornelius took the heat for not standing up to his team members. Even though Dexter was responsible for the collection aesthetic and Erin made a lot of the design decisions, Cornelius was sent home.

BUT WAIT.
 
Tim used his Tim Gunn save. ON CORNELIUS.

I have given Cornelius a lot of crap this season, and that crap has been well deserved in my opinion, but I agree with Tim. In this case, on this week, he did not deserve to go home. Tim stood up to the judges and told them Dexter and Erin were the "mean girls" on the team and tried to explain that Cornelius didn't have a lot to do with the end results, but they didn't listen to him. In the end, Tim uses his save when he completely disagrees with the judges' vote, and I agree that the judges sent the wrong person home.

HOWEVER.

Cornelius is going to have a lot to prove. Honestly, I haven't loved a single thing he's made this entire season, and I worry that another (more talented) designer might not get the opportunity they deserve because Tim wasted his save. Only time will tell.

All I know is that looking at these sassy pants, nothing good is going to come from next week.
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