Keith was really bratty this episode. I don't like combativeness with the judges (unless it's Santino, and then and only then is it valid) and excuses. Man up! You're garment was whack! Most of the time, what you say to the judges is the difference between you staying or getting eliminated.

Kenley's model dropped out of the competition. There's always one of those. Maybe she didn't believe that she could take it to the top with Kenley? I really liked season one, when the models were so much a part of the show. It was kind of like a two-for-one-deal as a design and modeling competition. If it was still like that, maybe models wouldn't drop out!!!

Am I the only one who thinks Blayne looks a whole lot like Lisa from ANTM Cycle 5?

Stella's still in the running, and now I'm fearing NY Fashion Week. Anyways, I thought this episode was fun and unexpected (finally). But I'm more excited for next week with DvF!

Again, the idea was they were to be innovative. Have we had that word just shoved down our throats this season? Isn't that the whole idea of the contest? Innovation? The dictionary defines innovative as "the act of introducing something new". So, I think they need to just stop using that word. Ok, I digress...

On to the runway. And I'm going to start with what I think should have been the winner.

Korto - This jacket was made from woven seatbelts and I loved it. So did Laura Bennett (sitting in for Nina Garcia) and Rachel Zoe (guest judge). I don't know why it did not win, but to me it far surpassed the winning design, which we'll get at the end. I still predict that Korto is one of the top three finalists that goes to Bryant Park.

Blayne - He also used seat belts, but the long "car wash" look, as Michael Kors called it (I just love his descriptions), just did nothing for the model. It would have been better if you could have seen some leg, and if the upper bodice fit better, which shouldn't have been an issue, but it was. The embellishment he used for bling was a broken mirror. Poor Heidi - she waved her finger at Blayne and said "Don't you know that's seven years no sex?" Really? Oh crap. If that's the case, I'm done for. I thought it was seven years bad luck. But what do I know. She's probably never broken a mirror then since she just had a baby... Sorry. Back on topic.

Terri - Poor Terri. She always looks so glum on the show. I'm not really sure what she used to make this outfit, as it seems they just passed her by. She's sort of floating in the middle of the pack and I sure hope that she steps it up. Overall, I like her work. I think this looked good on the model, but sort of biker chick-ish with those pants.

Jerell - Hmmm. Judges liked this, but I'm distracted by what the model did with her hair? WTH? Is this supposed to be a gladiator-type design? I'm really not sure. I don't get the patches of black on the bodice. The skirt looks way too short and too tight. And is it me, or does the color of the boots totally not match? But whatever... next. I'm unimpressed.

Joe - Okay flashback to the Olympic challenge here. This looks very sportswear like, and the seat embroidery on the bodice does nothing for me. The gold lines add some shape, I suppose, but it's another unimpressive outfit to me. Next...

Kenley - Oh. My. God. I cracked up when I saw this come out on the runway. The model could hardly walk in this stiff Judy Jetson ensemble.  Poor Kenley. I predict she's either in the bottom or goes next week. I will be surprised if she makes it to the final three. This whole outfit had absolutely no movement and even the model's face looks ticked off.

Suede - Suede must have been eyeing Keith's creations for the last few weeks because it looks to me like he was copying Keith. The shredded silver skirt looks like something Keith would have done. The top is interesting in texture, but not design.

Stella - Stella! What the heck? You keep missing your opportunity to go hell bent for leathuh! Why didn't you take advantage of that opportunity this time and knock it out of the park? This is just a mess. Seatbelts for the skirt and something totally wonky and off about the top. Even the band around the waist is uneven and doesn't meet up right. This landed her in the bottom two. I'm not surprised. If she doesn't change things up and get with it (and get some rest - she is looking mighty tired),  I predict she's off next week.

Speaking of the bottom....

Keith - Did I call it, peeps?? Huh? I did. Keith is "auf". I'm glad. Sweet, but boring. He just doesn't get it. And he rightfully cried over being cut for a design that wasn't his voice as a designer, but even if he had used his own style, he would still have been kicked off.

Leanne - This was the winning design. Tell me, peeps, do you see this as being better than Korto's design? I think the bodice of this design is awesome, and I love how she frayed the seatbelts (now THAT's cool) to give a softness to contrast the harsh leather, but the skirt? It looks like two giant tumors growing on the poor girl's pelvis. It's grotesque, to me. And there's just something about Leann that I don't care for. Maybe it's the feeling that deep inside that waifish, feeble, prim exterior there's a strong, calculating, sharp-as-a-tack diva, which gives me the overall impression about something just not genuine about her. I am possibly quite wrong. Time will tell.

What do you think? Who do you predict will be off next week? What is your favorite design? Did this challenge even interest you? From the previews of next week, it sounds like they will be designing for plus size models again. What's your guess?

Previous week's recaps here:

View Project Runway, Season 5, Episode 6

View Project Runway, Season 5, Episode 5

View Project Runway, Season 5, Episode 4

View Project Runway, Season 5, Episode 3

View Project Runway - Season 5, Episode 2

View Project Runway - Season 5, Episode 1

I just love Heidi Klum’s outfit and most of all I love the way she contrasts her white frock with black Louboutin pumps. These pumps are super hot and luxurious. (Orlan Double Platform T-Strap Louboutin’s in red suede $885.00 available at Saks.com).

They are kind of gladiator meets shoe bootie. The cut is elegant and graceful with a thicker than usual ankle strap for Louboutin and sweet peep-toe.

Its page length is comparable probably to War and Peace and Gone With the Wind. And those are only first editions!

What am I talking about? Well of course the annual fall edition of Vogue magazine – duh!

This year’s September issue tips the scales at 798 pages. The biggest yet. (which begs the question of why they didn’t add two more pages and hit the 800 page mark.)

Nonetheless I spend about two hours carefully thumbing through each glossy ad, article and paper perfume sample.

I love it!

I also noticed a trend for this year. Over the years, actresses have taken over the world and now the pendulum is swinging back in favor of model centered ads.

Most importantly this year’s issue highlights the return of the 90’s supermodels. It was almost like time stopped: Linda Evangelista, Shalom Harlow, Christy Turlington, Amber Valletta, Claudia Schieffer, Kate Moss, Heidi Klum, Naomi Campbell…the only two noticeably absent were Cindy Crawford and the French President’s new wife. (Must have very important first lady duties whatever they are.)

I also see fashion as art. And the accompanying pictorials are just an extension of that realm.

I have thought many times of being a fashion photographer…creating something.

Someday my friends, someday.

The designers' challenge was to make costumes for drag queens. Yes, you read that right. What does that have to do with plus size fashion on PR?

One of the queens is heavier than the rest. The designer who made his costume had to make one for a full-figured/plus-size drag queen. She did an amazing job.

It makes me wonder if they can do that for a drag queen and (in a previous season) for designers' mothers or sisters, why can't they do it as a complete challenge in and of itself?

Be that as it may, I honestly am very pleased when I see some element of plus size fashion on PR.

Another slight highlight of this episode: I loved the sassy exchange between Korto and Sweetie: "I love sugar, so I'm gonna go with Sweetie." "Watch it, baby, [I] might rot your teeth!" I love that kind of saucy talk!

When each of these recycled challenges is announced, it makes me think that next season is probably going to be amazing. (I'm talking about all of the behind-the-scenes drama). I think it's affecting the show because I haven't been that excited about this season. I wonder what Tim Gunn thinks...

The Blayne "-licious" thing is really getting out of control. It was annoying and stupid before and now, I'm just beyond over it. "What would your drag queen name be?" Isn't that Christian asked last season on the wrestling challenge? I'm telling you, the producers are getting lazy because I felt like I've seen this episode before in terms of everything--the challenge, the characters, everything.

I guess none of the designers were excited to see RuPaul. Or at least, they didn't sound excited. But after she got all saucy, I guess they were right not to extend a more exuberant welcome.

Also, I'm going to make a final three prediction: Korto, Terri and Suede. Maybe that was a predictable prediction. Let's see how I feel next week. And let's hope next week's episode is a little bit more fun. This episode only gets a 3 out of 5 on the Meliss-O-Meter.

VR's guide to nicknames

Tanny Ramirez = Blayne
Mario = Joe Faris
Mormon Joe = Keith Bryce
Sally Jupiter = Kenley Collins
Morticia Addams = Stella
Leatherette = Leatherette = Stephen Baum
Mulan = Leanne
Ferocia Coutura = Terri
LC = Jerell

In Need of a Nickname:
Korto
Daniel

The winner of Project Runway will become who cares….on with the show.

Previously: Daniel was even more annoying, Sally Jupiter ended a friendship by cracking up on the runway, Mormon Joe won and Cheetah (Kelli) was sent packing back to the Legion of Doom.

This week we’ll get to see the return of season 4’s Chris March and drag queens. The crazy hijinks starting value for this episode is certainly higher than most.

Intro:

Breakfast in the apartments, it is slow; the musical cues tell us not to be amped but chill. A post-it tells us “Too Much Drama!” I know, right? WORST SEASON EVER!!! Oh wait…Holy Shit…Morticia Addams is not a morning person. Korto is surprised that Kelli is gone “so soon” and Daniel always comes up safe but that playing it safe is not a winning strategy. *ding, editorial clue?* Incidentally, playing it safe, but not boring is a winning strategy for the first 8 challenges or so but then you gotta kick it into gear and start impressing people or else you’ll be a decoy at Fashion Week, if you’re lucky. Mario and Tanny Ramirez discuss how undeserving Mormon Joe was of that win. Tanny’s Poolboy shirt bothers me...and I can’t quite put my finger on why. Mario decries that he still doesn’t know what MJ’s aesthetic is then describes it perfectly. Honestly, does he hear himself speak?

The special guest to introduce the challenge is….VIKING OPRAH or HELGA, Swedish Nanny/Professional Massage Therapist and Hit Woman. Oh wait, no, it’s Chris March, EXPECTED. Your next challenge is to design an outfit for a drag queen. Ferocia says this is the challenge she’s been waiting for. I’m dumbstruck, but if anyone can make a “fierce drag outfit” it’s Ferocia Coutura…or Christian Siriano. The drag models come out on stage, introduce themselves, Sally Jupiter laughs obnoxiously at all of their puntastic names, which apparently is a drag queen requirement according to Grandmaster Know-It-All Wikipedia. Why did Ferocia just lick her lip like that? OMG! Obscene Tongue Action Alert!!! It was so…Shakespeare Lady, New Haven…if you know what I mean. Sharon Needles wins the worst name award. OOH TWIST!!! The designers get to pick their models, starting with last week’s winner, Mormon Joe. A leg guy, he goes for Sherry Vine. Heidi dismisses her and then notices and comments on how Sherry actually does have great legs. MJ creepily goes “hell yeah,” MJ just got super sketch all quick-like. They all use cute little catch phrases to pick their models and it’s pretty hilarious. Something tells me the runway is going to be …there’s no other word that fits…Fierce. Heidi and Helga leave to get German food. Not even kidding.

Tim brings in the models and lets the designers know that they’ll have 2 days, $200, 30 minutes to confer with the models, and, if they ask nicely, the keys to the car. He also notes that the looks are meant to be theatrical and will be auctioned off for charity as part of Broadway Cares. The designers then interview their models…this episode is as kitschy as an all drag review of the wizard of Oz would be. The models like big colors, sequins, over the top, and glamour, glamour, glamour. Something tells me that despite the relatively generous amount of time and money Daniel’s going to bitch and moan about how this challenge doesn’t mesh well with his “level of taste.”

Mulan is planning some fashion-forward Jetsons inspired motif for Sharon Needles, Mario is dazed and confused. His mind jumps at Halloween and confidence levels in that part of the room plummet. Daniel wants to do a couture glamazon flamenco dancer outfit. Well…maybe not disastrous. Hah, who am I kidding.

Mood & Working Day 1:

Ferocia’s model is taller than Shaq so she’ll be buying a lot of fabric. They all scour the store for the boldest most costume-y pieces imaginable. Tanny walks in wearing a pink boa. Could he at least try to surprise me…you know like once. Walking cliché..sorry walking orange cliché. The winner of this challenge gets immunity which is sweet because that gets you past the halfway point. Mario is wearing his model's boobs because she left them. Daniel asks for Sally Jupiter’s bra but that friendship is over and SJ shoots him down. Korto is floundering a bit. Ferocia is making a kimono paired with leggings which is very very 80’s. In fashion terms the 80’s is a decade that needs not to be revisited…but it’s for drag queens so we’ll overlook that…this time. Tanny remarks that if he were a Drag Queen he would be named Neonlicious, vom. He’s walking around in pink netting asking what people’s drag queens names would be. Sensing a lack of interest in this subject matter, he turns to speaking Tannese, which sounds like English but every word ends in -licious. The other designers find this almost as irritating as the playful Daniel-Sally Jupiter banter which, itself, was almost as irritating as Morticia pounding studs into her leather. Sheesh this is an irritable bunch of designers. Anyway, if come tomorrow, Tanny Ramirez is dead this would be just like Clue and everyone would have a motive and handy access to rope, lead pipes, and knives.

Day 2:

The workroom looks like Party City the day before Halloween. Leatherette’s building a flowering lettuce dress. At this point it looks about as impressive as it sounds. Not. Sally J’s laser accurate criticism zeroes in on MJ’s all too familiar swatches aesthetic.

Tim announces that the models will be in for an hour for a fitting. Not in drag, the guys look really normal, well mostly normal. Ferocia’s 80’s punk rock piece is all wardrobe malfunction-y. Korto and her model have a collaborative discussion, she mentions she designs for a lot of plus size women and that they wanna look cute just like other women. It’s not as random as it seems but I kinda like that they didn’t edit out that confessional. Some designer comments on the look and the model points out that they weren’t asked. Told! Sally Jupiter is totally into this challenge. LC really likes the collar on his model but picks up on the model’s less than thrilled attitude towards the outfit. LC seems like one of the more perceptive contestants on Project Runway and it’s refreshing to see that add to both his savvy and sense of humor. Mario, dayummm. Attack of the Pink Elvis much? Funny, how that’s basically what the model said. So now it’s going to be reworked into Lady Pink Sailor. Leatherette’s model is concerned she looks like Godzilla. Hedda Lettuce then insinuates flat out asks if Leatherette was lazy in not giving her sleeves and starts making requests for alterations. Ferocia hears this and confessionals “OH NO HE DIDN’T” It’s so appropriate. I could feel the tension straight through my DVR. Leatherette, gets all concerned and the designers rally behind his flag. If Leatherette’s in the bottom three expect a Designers vs. Drag Queen throw down ala Jets & Sharks. Ok maybe not but that’d freakin’ sweet.

Tim’s Walkthrough

Tim does his rounds with de-Helgafied Chris March. Korto is first and her ‘Woman in Heat’ flame dress is kooky but works. Chris is upbeat about it. Tim gets to Tanny Ramirez and remarks that his pink-winged dress looks like “a pterodactyl out of a gay Jurassic Park.” The other designers laugh and Tanny warns them with his pink finger then proceeds to remark that Tim just gave him a great compliment. When they get to Mario, the pink sailor outfit allows Chris to guess the model without being told, which is slightly disingenuous because he was present when the designers chose the models. Tim thinks its fantastic and that’s not the word I’d use but it doesn’t look bad, relatively. Leatherette gets the learning annex edition of “how to stand up to mean drag queens” from Tim and Chris who tell him to stick with what he wants to do as the designer. At Mormon Joe, they’re concerned about time and remark that it’s different. Daniel constructs a sophisticated dress that is ‘light at the top.’ Tim is concerned about that but Daniel thinks it is lovely and conveys his point of view. Daniel is trying it on Tranny Ramirez who notes that it’s more evening than drag queen. In my view it’s too evening for drag and to fug for evening but that’s probably 1/3 critique and 2/3 bias right there. I wish we had seen Mulan and LC but eh, my guess is that means that they’re safe, at least. The confessionals have been balanced enough that I don’t really know who’s high and who’s low. Leatherette’s emotional grandfather moment and diva drag queen troubles point to him, alongside LC who’s “my roots and source of determination” confessional is a close emotional second. Daniel could be safe but my guess is between Korto’s ominous episode starting lesson/comparison and his blind faith in his own brilliance while missing the point of the challenge, he’ll be, at least, on the chopping blocks. If they keep him around for another episode it’ll just be cruel.

Runway Day

Nobody wants to get out bed but apparently Mormon Joe is not Big Man On Campus, judging from the morning time comments. There’s a lot of work to be done. The dresses go on and Leatherette lays down the law. Then there’s an air kiss, they make up and the whole thing is like an episode of Oprah…ok it’s more Tyra. Korto isn’t sure and recognizes that this week is basically a crap shoot. She’s right about that. Who knows what the judging will be. Tim says this will be the most “fabulous show in the history of Project Runway.”

Commercial Comment: I have no clue who this “Tabitha” character is but her Salon Takeover Show looks promising. However, I’m dying for the next season of Top Chef to start. Like Actually.

Our judges this week are Michael Kors, who should’ve shown up in drag, Nina Garcia, who’s probably going to scribble down nasty notes about how the drag queens remind her of Anne Slowey or is it vice versa, and RufreakinPaul. Wow RuPaul is still alive and guest judging Project Runway.

Sally Jupiter’s piece is pure Vegas it’s all silver, sparkle, and feather. She calls it Marilyn…Marilyn imposter maybe.

Tanny Ramirez basically made his Drag Queen look like Sharon Gless’ character on Queer As Folk. I disagree with Tim it’s less pterodactyl and more piñata. RuPaul does not look pleased.

Mario’s Pink Sailor outfit makes this whole episode fun instead of tedious. His model loves it and that’s kind of infectious. Or maybe it’s this cold I’ve been battling for a day now. Everyone has smiles, he has to crack the top three.

Morticia’s is what you’d expect. It’s part goth, part vamp, part drag, and completely over the top. She’s safe.

Leatherette: Hedda is selling this outfit like no other. It’s an adorable green ensemble and the gloves are neither ugly or problematic.

Daniel: it’s a very colorful evening gown with a train. There are smiles but methinks it’ll be a problem.

Ferocia: Her Japanese inspired 80’s punk rock, is a whole lotta fabric. It’s great editorial.

LC: Wow, it’s like a colorful, sober version of Liza. The collar came out way better than expected and the model had fun. Also, his dress shows that sequins are not always ugly

Korto: Oh I get the skirt thing now, it’s a bland but as a theatrical take on dress with broach it’s interesting.

Mormon Joe: It’s all fringe and skin. So not impressed.

Incidentally, I’ve never seen Nina smile this much. RuPaul looks like she’ll have some interesting comments.

Mulan’s: Jetsons drag queen outfit is pretty cool looking and pretty artistic actually.

Sally Jupiter, Tanny Ramirez, Leatherette, Morticia, and Mulan are all safe. Allright, with Leatherette out of the top three, I’m bullish on Mario this week.

Interviews:

They start with Ferocia’s “Acid Betty,” RuPaul loves it. It’s powerful, dramatic, edgy, and exciting, and Michael loves the boots. MJ is next and his attempt at sex kitten Tina Turner falls flat. Heidi thinks its messy. He tries to give that comment a bit of Salt Lake Spin but RuPaul isn’t having it, “did a dingo eat your baby, too?” Nina is confused by the piece and Kors sees a molting grey chicken. They all harp on how messy and puzzling it is.

Mario is next, Ann Margaret on the Love Boat was the plan and he succeeded. Nina remarks that it highlights the assets and the model blushes. It’s flattering and the model loves it and sells it.

LC is next. They’re not so pleased, they think it’s normal. LC is shocked but RuPaul points out some silhouette fails.

Korto is next and they like the removable skirt, “it’s very drag.” Nina thinks Korto had fun, she was wrong. Kors thinks the shape is flattering and they all share a laugh because it’s true and endearing.

Daniel is next. Bingo. Bottom three, three weeks running. No sequins, no floral and the judges want to know why. He responds that it’s not tasteful and he’d throw up. They harp on how ordinary it is. Daniel responds, “I didn’t think so, I thought it was dramatic enough.” RuPaul bellows, “HELLO! Drag!”

RuPaul: 1 Daniel: 0

He’s going down in flames…like the trail of his dress.

They really like Ferocia, they LOVE Mario’s outfit and pick up on how charming and well fit it was. Korto also made something the model loved which helped sell the interest. From their demeanor it’s clear they’re not ready to get rid of LC. They think MJ looks messy and doesn’t have a clear sense of shaping fabric for the body. Daniel didn’t do the challenge, which burns Nina’s ass. They don’t like how his defensiveness translates into “no improvement.” I’d love for Ferocia to win but I’m not holding my breath because her model didn’t really sell the dress as much as the other two. I’ll be happy with Daniel getting Auf’d this week.

The winner is….Mario.

LC is safe.

It’s between Mormon Joe & Daniel.
Daniel: You gave us crap and defensiveness
Mormon Joe: You’re a messy one-hit wonder.

Start the ticker-tape parade! Huzzah! Daniel is out.

Mormon Joe is emotional and hugs Daniel. It’s ok MJ, you won’t be there for much longer either.

Anyway, now I’m a bit nervous so far my list of people without nicknames has been a pretty decent predictor of losers. I hope this means Korto isn’t next.

Next week it’s some kind of CRAZY/INNOVATIVE CHALLENGE! Who knows what kind of wacky curveballs will be thrown at them next week. Oh wait, I do. Car parts. At least we’ll see something different. Watch What Happens.

]]> http://jasmineshops.wordpress.com/?p=319 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:11:35 +0000 jasmined http://jasmineshops.wordpress.com/?p=319 8:04: The designers are picking models. I fucking love drag queens. They're so beautiful and fun.

8:06: The designers have an opportunity to be theatrical, Tim reminds them. Also, their different personas must be preserved in the designs.

8:08: Under the harsh neon lights, the divas still look flawless. Also, I love that the designers all refer to their clients as "she" and "her" instead of saying "he" or "him". Yes, even Joe, though he is a bit confused. He wants to make a retro pantsuit, though. Uh oh.

8:09: The designers head off to Mood to shop for fabrics. Terri needs a lot of fabric for her 7' tall client.

8:10: Kenley's gonna do "old Hollywood but over the top" for her Marilyn Monroe-esque queen, Farrah Moans.

8:13: The designers go on a bit of a 'licious' spree when Blayne asks them what their drag names would be. Sadly, nobody comes up with any decent names, which is just as well, as I think the drag queens have already taken all the good ones.

8:18: We get some background info on Jerell -- does that mean he's gonna be the one to go? I can't see the dress he's making, but I'm worried when Leanne/Feist 1 tells him it's beautiful. Are we still worried about her taste levels?

8:20: Kenley to Suede: "Keith's doing his swatches again." Kenley: get over yourself. Keith: Stop with the swatches!

8:20: OMG, the queens come in as civilians. They look totally different as dudes, but they're all business when trying on their garments. Sweetie, Terri's client, does not hesitate to throw some shade at Kenley's silver sequins. Bwa!

8:21: Joe needs to make Varla's garment more feminine.

8:22: OMG, Hedda Lettuce called Suede lazy on the absence of sleeves from her dress. Terri: "Oh no she didn't!" But she's right -- she does look like Godzilla with some crazy poufy green glovey things.

8:23: Suede's fellow designers have his back, though, reminding him to reel Hedda back if she gets out of hand and tries to dictate his vision. Yeah!

8:27: Chris makes the rounds with Tim, meeting Korto first. The theme is "Woman in Heat" (bwa!), and Chris suggests she make a removable skirt for extra drama. Tim thinks Blayne's look is "a pterodactyl about of a gay Jurassic Park". Bwahahahaa. Chris sees Joe's outfit, and can totally see Varla in it. Suede's look goes over well, and Tim reminds him to tell Hedda to "don't you you-know-what with me, sister." Tough Tim Daniel has Anita Geenkard, and needs to make the top more exuberant to match the movement of the skirt.

8:30: Daniel asks Blayne to try on his dress for it. Jerell is still worried about selling his queen on the dress, though I will say the stand-up collar is gorgeous.

8:31: Blayne: "Why are you walking so fast?" Jerell: "Cause I gotta get to work!" The designers have an hour to send the models to hair and makeup before the runway show. And Suede is still at the machine! He made changes, but needs Hedda to accept his point of view. Hedda and Suede kiss and make up.

8:33: The hair and makeup room looks like fun, with feathers and lashes and makeup brushes flying everywhere.

8:39: Runway show! RuPaul is this week's guest judge, and she looks fabulous. She and Nina and Heidi should have a walk-off.

8:40: my brother Patrick IM's "All the energy is on the runway." Seriously, the queens know how to sell it. Joe's "Ann-Margret on 'The Love Boat'" for Varla is fucking adorable. Korto's red dress for sweetie looks like a rosebud on fire.

8:42: So who's safe?

• Blayne
• Kenley
• Suede
• Stella
• Leanne

8:43: Hi/lo designers on the runway. Confab with judges as usual:

• Terri: Crazy kimono, a cross of metal and 'Mahogany', goes over well, and I agree. Fierce.
• Keith: Heidi thinks it looks messy, while Ru thinks it's a bit random and that Keith is just making excuses. Michael: "sad chicken". Nina reminds him that he's had issues with messiness before.
• Joe! He credits Varla with really nailing the concept, and showing off her fantastic ass.
• Jerell gave Lemay some glamour. Ru thinks the dress is too long. Michael thinks it's kind of normal to be coming from Jerell.
• Korto's concept was to create fire, and she succeeded. It works on so many levels -- color, drama, fit. It's flattering and sexy!
• Daniel's dress looks like sherbert. Nina wants to know why he didn't do any embellishments. Heidi wanted to see more drama. Daniel seemed to miss the pow. Also, he sounds like he's going to fall asleep.

8:49: Judges loved Terri, Joe, and Korto. They had problems with Keith's messy-looking dress, the absence of polish and his failure to fit the body. Jerell's dress didn't seem to fit right, and was boring. Daniel's frock didn't live up to the challenge, and missed the mark considerably in this and previous challenges. Also he gets very defensive when he gets criticism, which is why he never progresses. Ooh, that's a good point.

8:51: The hi/lo designers return to the runway for the judges' descision. But who will it be! And it's... commercial break!

Note: The dresses made in this challenge are going to be auctioned off to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

This week's poll was "Who would you rather see in drag?", and the winner is Tim (54%). But the real question is: what would Tim's drag name be?

8:56: Terri is in! And the winner is Joe! Yay! He wins immunity in the next challenge! Terri looks kinda cheesed. Korto is also safe, and leaves the runway. Jerell is in, and looks relieved.

Daniel is on the runway because he played it safe, and gave the judges nothing but excuses. Keith is also there because his look was random and something they've seen before. Daniel is out, much like Patrick and I thought, and Keith (so hot) lives to see another challenge. Thank goodness.

For once Patrick and I correctly predicted both the winner and loser. I think we deserve a prize or something.

Okay, Jerry's outfit is not the best. But I don't think it's that ugly. Stella should've gone home. Her outfit is hideous, she doesn't took her creativity to the next level, just one material, cut and sew and done.

I'm happy that the right person won the challenge though. I don't remember her name yet, but she is creative, her dress is beautiful, amazing. I also like the candy dress, it is really fairy tale-ish.

On another note, I can't watch Project Runway without laughing now. Thanks to the MadTV parody. Now I always hear Heidi saying "Project Wunway!" I just laughed so hard everytime I hear her high pitched voice. And everytime I hear the word "designers" from Tim Gunn, LMAO. Dammit MadTV, Now I won't be able to watch Project Runway normally. :)

Seal and Heidi Klum were spotted outside the Claridges Hotel in Mayfair after shopping for 3 hours. One thing we can say is they always look extremely happy which is a great thing to see for Hollywood couples.

The concerned celebrities are Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen, German supermodel Heidi Klum, and actor Angelina Jolie.

According to the blog, the celebrity indexes are based on the companies that the stars are connected to in some way, such as acting as celebrity spokesperson.

While the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 10.3% in the past six months, the indexes of the individual stars performed better. The stocks considered in each of the celebrity indexes, as given on the blog, are listed below...

Gisele Bundchen (up 1.6% in six months)
Volkswagon (VLKAY.PK)
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VR’s Quick Guide to nicknames for people:

Previously Used:
Tanny Ramirez = Blayne
Mario = Joe Faris
Mormon Joe = Keith Bryce
Sally Jupiter = Kenley Collins
Morticia Addams = Stella
Leatherette = Suede = Stephen Baum
Mulan = Leanne
Ferocia Coutura - Terri

In Need of a Nickname:
Korto
Jerell
Daniel
Kelli

Let the Re-Cap Begin!

The vinner of Project Runway will become America’s newest hit fashion designer…you know immediately after the previous four become well known successes. You know I could've sworn Jay Carroll asked me fore change outside The Gap the other day.

Previously: Daniel whined about having to step outside of his comfort zone and design an outfit on a subject he had little background in. Those project runway producers really know how to throw some curveballs at designers. Who would’ve seen that one coming?!

Korto won and Jenny Jen was out.

This week we’ll get to see Brooke Shields, catty remarks from the judges, chic outfits and some hideous disasters. So nothing new, really.

Korto’s not so subtle mocking of the drama last week seems to have influenced her immunity bolstered chill attitude this week. We then see, for the first time ever, shots of some designers working out. Kevin’s lifting makes Daniel look weak and pathetic by comparison. Way to rub it in Project Runway editors. Daniel vows never to fail again. HAH! I sense the bottom for you. Tanny Ramirez forgets to shut the door on the way out. Honestly, if they’re looking for a new anti-drug spokesman they just found him. “Kids, don’t do drugs they’re badlicious.”

HAHAHA! How can Heidi say these things without laughing? “You will be designing for a high-powered and glamorous professional woman.” I’m sorry this is Brooke Shields not Queen Rania. Tanny worries it might be Hillary Clinton and that he won’t be able to win by making a neon pantsuit. OH NO HE DIDN’T!! Lay off the pantsuit. John Edwards made a crack about them and let’s take a looksee to see where he’s at now….oh that’s right the land of UTTER DISGRACE! Ninth Rule of Fight Club: Don’t Mock The PANTSUIT!

To the workroom & speculation! Names are thrown out about who this mystery woman could be: Heidi Klum, Nancy Grace, Joan Rivers, and Sharon Osbourne. They seem to think that Joan Rivers would be a great choice and well she would be. However the true gem on that list…Nancy Grace. Could anyone imagine how AWESOME that would be? In fact, if might even be one of the best project runway episodes ever. Nancy Grace’s hard line questioning of the designers…well I’d pay to see that. In fact, this is a case when the wild speculation of the designers actually producers better possibilities than the woman they’ll be getting. I’m sorry I’m just so giddy at the thought of Nancy Grace as a guest judge on Project Runway. “Elizabeth! Elizabeth, I just KNOW you didn’t finish sewing your piece in the allotted time. I know you're guilty. Someone will step forward and tell me the truth.” If you don’t get the Elizabeth thing click here now.

Brooke Shields walks out and the challenge is to design an outfit for her character on the NBC “hit” series Lipstick Jungle. Not at all subtle. For those of you who don’t know Bravo is part of the NBC Universal family of networks. The look has to be day-to-night, glamorous, and will involve teams of two. *Worry Silence*

Sally Jupiter is worried she’ll be paired with some incompetent plebe. As usual they have to sketch and pitch. Kelli who’s wearing leopard print thinks “leopard print!” Hint: the “easy” inspirations usually lose. Daniel strings together some deal about being international and aware of how different cultures look and how he’d be honored to win. They all pitch – lots of Brooke being polite and giving constructive criticism while slightly star-struck designers go on and on about their own brilliance. Mormon Joe pitches a version of his failed fringe newspaper/magazine dress. EWW Jerell does the LC black fingernail thing! OMG Hates it. That does it his nickname is LC. Ferocia declares that the competition is about to get fierce as the winner will have their design featured on Lipstick Jungle. These prizes just keep getting better and better. Next episode the winning outfit will be featured on the Today Show and somebody will literally be cut.

Brooke chooses Ferocia, Mormon Joe, Korto, Kelli, Tanny Ramirez, and LC as team leaders. The teams work out as follows:

• Ferocia Coutura and Leatherette
• Mormon Joe and Sally Jupiter
• Korto and Mario
• Kelli and Daniel
• Tanny Ramirez and Mulan

Since Daniel has fallen out of my favor and I don’t have a nickname for Kelli I’m going to pick them for the lose. Not least of all because she chose what she was wearing as her inspiration for “a high-powered, glamorous, chic, professional woman.” In fact, from her fabric choices I dub Kelli, Cheetah. You may remember her from the the Super Friends' nemesis the Legion of Doom…which may be a fitting title for her team this week. Daniel looks disappointed to be working with Cheetah, LC is really nice about picking Morticia and Korto could not have sounded more unenthusiastic about picking Mario.

At Mood

Sally Jupiter heads straight for the Poor Fabric Choices section again. Mormon Joe is worried but doesn’t lay down the team captain law. Tim, the great mentor he is, steps in and tells them to keep looking. Preferably in a different section of Mood. Daniel hates the concept and wants to do something more high end and inferentially more his style and taste. There isn’t anything more irritating on this show than no name designers getting all high, mighty, and snooty about the challenges and their materials. My favorites are always the ones that deal with it and “make it work.”

Hmm Kelli’s getting a lot of interview time and while they’re sympathetic I’m thinking these are going home interviews not winning interviews. Leatherette is worried because he and Ferocia don’t have enough fabric. HAHA Ferocia's confessional, “I don’t have no babies and no one is gonna suck on my ***ties. So man up.” A bit vulgar for PR but hilarious nonetheless. Tanny blames his crazy on his parents…the question I have is did the crazy come before or after the tanning obsession? Sally Jupiter is taking over her team's garment. If they go down, I sense a runway fight coming on. However it looks really pretty so far so I’m thinking it won’t come to that. Pity.

Tim surprises the designers with the models for an early fitting. The designers waste no time in self-congratulating themselves, except Cheetah and Daniel. Apparently Daniel’s skirt is a disaster. Cheetah orders a new skirt or there will be blood in the kingdom. Ferocia is not happy with how Leatherette’s top is not coming together and kindly asks him to fix his mistakes. Frustration abounds and everyone is clearly already plotting to turn on their partners on the runway.

Tim’s Visit

Tanny Ramirez is up first – he’s concerned that it is not evening enough but the blouse reveal impresses him. He’s still concerned the shorts are too casual.

LC’s palatte and color choices look good. Tim is pleased and so are LC and Morticia who are my favorite team (based on attitude not clothes) this week.

Tim is concerned about Cheetah and Daniel. They know they have work to do. He reiterates that point.

Tim picks up on Ferocia and Leatherette’s concern. Tim asks how things are and they answer “we have different working styles” which is usually a prelude to throwing each other under the bus. However, Tim assures them that it’s not a total disaster and they all share a group hug. I’m not making that last part up.

Mormon Joe picked an absolutely gorgeous print and he and Tim rub that in Sally Jupiter’s face. They’re all feeling good about this one.

On to Korto, Tim’s eyebrow is raised. He’s concerned. “It looks like a big sweet potato.” Mario throws Korto under the bus and she calls him on how up to now he’s been a happy little worker bee. Korto then gives an analogy to debunk Mario’s silent warning philosophy. “If I see a bus coming and you don’t see it, I’m not going to say ‘well Joe wanted to cross the street.’ No, I’m going to pull you back and be like ‘There’s a bus coming!’” Watch out Mario, from now on if Korto sees a bus coming and you don’t she’ll push you in front. Starting on the runway, tomorrow.

Day of the Runway

Treachery brews and the people we expect to do well look happy – everyone else looks determined not to fail...the winning strategy that is. Daniel looks lost and confused and marginally competent. Cheetah pulls out the “if I can make two pieces, he should be able to make one” line that we hear at least once every season. Sally Jupiter goes in for the kill noting that Daniel “talks about his sophisticated taste…but I haven’t really seen it.” Silly Sally, that’s only because so far the producers have given him limits. If only he didn’t have those he would stop producing substandard work. Ferocia models her shirt and thinks it looks pretty bohemian fierce. LC thinks it’s fug mess. Tanny’s outfit uses his characteristic bold colors but the top looks fantastic. Mulan notes that Korto and Mario look like they’re in trouble. Then she notes that Korto has immunity which means that Mario is the one on the chopping block for that team, something he should’ve remembered when he kept his trap shut about his concerns. Incidentally, if this were part of a grand master plan of Korto’s to eliminate him, that’d be simultaneously the cleverest and douche-y-ist move on Project Runway since the days of Wendy Pepper. LC points out that Cheetah and Daniel are in dire straits.

The models and designers then invade the gratuitous product placement makeup room and hair salon. OMG I love Tim he just reminded them of the time left and then said, “Some of you are still sowing, question mark.” Loves it! I love the leather belt on LC’s piece. Sally Jupiter continues her lightning round of criticism and zeroes in on Tanny’s Bermuda shorts.

The Runway

The judges this week are Michael Kors, who looks more red than orange this week, Nina Garcia who looks likes she’s been forced to meet a one smile per episode quota, and Brooke Shields who’s here for product placement as a high-powered professional fashionista. Incidentally, by the time the winning outfit actually airs on Lipstick Jungle Season Two, the NBC Universal crowd will be hoping that Project Runway is dying a quick and very public death over at Lifetime.

Korto & Mario: Their sweet potato jacket is still poofy. The dress underneath is nice but unremarkable. The poor fit and finish, however is remarkable…in a bad way.

Oh God. Brooke couldn’t even maintain a fake smile for Cheetah and Daniel’s monstrosity. It looks cheap and that top, that Cheetah was so proud of, looks far worse than the forgettable skirt.

LC is next, the finishing on the front could be better where the belt pulls at the dress. The prints are a bit clashy but it is fun and edgy as LC notes. He got a smile from Brooke. He’s not going to win but he got a smile.

Mormon Joe and Sally Jupiter’s piece has the fun, light fringe effect that MJ is so enamored with. The print he chose is so much better than that couch fabric Sally J wanted. It looks pretty chic and at the end of the runway the model pulls some strings and the top goes from day to night. Clever and sexy.

Ferocia’s piece is chic, loud, and really fun. I doubt it’ll win but it’s solid.

I take back my semi-praise for Tanny’s piece. The top is way too low cut for work. The outfit as a whole would be a nice casual outfit for maybe a twenty-something but not a high-powered career woman at either the office or out. Challenge FAIL.

Ferocia and Korto’s teams are safe.

They start with LC & Morticia: Brooke likes it but seizes on the belt area as being a bit too busy. Heidi and Michael think it’s chic and flirty.

Cheetah & Daniel: Brooke thinks it’s cheap. Michael thinks it’s slutty. Nina questions the taste and points out that if you don’t have taste you can’t get it because she’s an editor and speaks a sad truth. The age old: who should go home question is asked and here’s where things get good. Usually the leader and their fearful followers both agree that the vision or leadership failed so the visionary or leader should leave. Cheetah, not ready to go home, points out that she’s been consistently good and won the first challenge. Daniel who bombed the last challenge stands in contrast. Daniel looks incredulous and defends himself by saying “WHAT! My taste is impeccable. I have very high end taste.” At this point Sally Jupiter can’t hold it in and starts laughing. That, right there, is the sound of a friendship OVER. Heidi sees Sally J cracking up and asks her what’s so funny – you know, besides the obvious – and Sally J asks to be ignored while she continues to lose it. Michael thinks this is funny and looks over at Nina. Daniel, equally baffled and irritated, repeats Heidi’s question. Heidi moves on to Sally J and Mormon Joe. [This has to be one of PR’s Top 10 Best Runway moments and I’m calling instant classic on this.] I also love the look on Daniel’s face when Cheetah answers that the person not her on their team should go home as if it were inconceivable.

Mormon Joe and Sally Jupiter get praise from all the judges. Nina starts off with concern that it’s not day enough but ends by noting that it’s pretty beautiful. Michael thinks they collaborated well enough to create something beautiful. They’ve made a FASHION BABY! Awww.

Moving onto Tanny Ramirez, Brooke admits she was concerned about his proposal and liked his inspiration but thinks the outfit is too casual for the character. Tanny then defends his choice by saying he can see the character farther down the road when she hits mid-life crisis mode and tries desperately to become a one of those hot moms. I paused my DVR right here and captured the expression that many adult professionals have when an upstart twentysomething declares that they know their business better than the professional does. It’s a look that says so much with so little. Suddenly Susan was suddenly very displeased. Nina jumps in and saves Tanny from being eaten alive by Brooke and points out that he didn’t really hear her. Then segues into Mulan and expresses her disappointment, a recurring theme in Mulan’s life. Heidi goes into what a depraved mirror-less circumstance would result in a girl tragically wearing this outfit. They get asked who should go home and Tanny jumps on that grenade which is nice for Mulan and accurate, but makes Cheetah and her Legion of Doom at the other end of the runway look even worse by comparison. Cheetah looks nervous and the designers are banished from the studio.

Positive things are said about the good teams…blah blah blah. They seem to like both of them but if you ask me Mormon Joe & Sally Jupiter’s outfit seems a bit more network-acceptable.

Moving on to the bad teams. Michael points out that Cheetah sent down the runway what she likes, which is true and on point. Nina thinks they both don’t have taste…particularly the leader. Heidi points to Daniel’s poor record. I think he’s a goner but then again that’s bias talking and they usually ax the team leader…which is why you should NEVER try to be a Team Leader in Project Runway…it never earns you points. Brooke called Tanny bratty…and Michael speculates that Mulan may have lost her voice in the project, which they don’t like but won’t get rid of her for.

Mormon Joe wins! Sally Jupiter is pleased. Now MJ’s design will be seen by Lipstick Jungle’s legions of viewers. … gag.

OOH Daniel was safe. It’s down to the team leaders. See what did I say, they don’t even keep non-leaders around for the drama. I also, can’t believe that the judges give such little weight to past performance on this show. You can be great for 7 weeks and if you bomb in the 8^th they count for nothing. Whereas if you hobble along unimpressively for 12 weeks you too can show at Fashion Week!

Tanny Ramirez dodges a bullet and Cheetah is foiled yet again.

Hah! Cheetah just said “everything happens for a reason, maybe I’ll go home, win the jackpot and then I can design “classy” clothes.” *sigh* I like cheetah, I’ll miss her. She may have been a cross between last season’s Kit Pistol and Sweet P but she had spunk.

Next week Chris March returns and in drag. Forget what I said, NBC Universal is going to give Project Runway a quick and public LIVE EXECUTION on Bravo before it even gets to Lifetime. Watch What Happens!

On with the Re-Cap!

This is Project Runway and the winner gets to be Harvey Weinstein’s Fashion Lapdog! Watch What Happens!

Korto is the first to give a confessional followed by Kenley (who has immunity). Using my editors diving rod I sense that Korto will either win or lose. Why? Because nobody cares what the middle of the road designers have to say. Check it, the people who dominate the confessional interviews are often among those with the “highest and lowest scores.”

Ooh another field trip with Tim Gunn. Where will they end up this time? Previous candidates have involved abandoned warehouses in Brooklyn and recycled waste facilities in the Jerz. HOT! Maybe this week they’ll be taken to the Docks, or perhaps the laundry facilities of Rikers.

Quick Guide to nicknames for people:

Previously Used:
Jenny Jen = Jennifer
Tanorexic = Blayne
Mario = Joe Faris
Mormon Joe = Keith Bryce
Sally Jupiter = Kenley Collins
Mulan = Leanne

New:
Morticia Addams = Stella
Leatherette = Suede = Stephen Baum

In Need of a Nickname:
Korto
Jerell
Daniel
Kelli

Perhaps I’ll think of something amusing during the course of this episode.
…

And ON WITH THE SHOW

Just once I’d love for their field trips to involve a school bus. They pass a hospital and Kelli breathes a big sigh of relief when they don’t stop. Tanny Ramirez (ooh I like more than Tanorexic) discusses his tanning addiction habits with Tim who adopts his shocked face and barely suppresses a “this concerns me.” Tanny Ramirez wants OUT…to go tan. They get to their destination some place call The Armory. Apparently it’s some sort of national track and field museum. Eww, there goes Leatherette’s promised use of the word 'ginormous'. Apolo Anton Ohno!!! Wait why is he skating on an indoor track field? Somebody’s jealous for a bit o’ Olympics coverage. Terri thinks he’s hot.

Their challenge: how would you dress Team USA at the opening ceremonies of the Olympics? Well this is silly the winner of this challenge is secret contestant Ralph Lauren. Way to drop the ball PR spoiler prevention team! Daniel has never seen the Opening Cermonies…UNCULTURED PLEBE!!! Never in the history of Project Runway has one of my favorites plummeted so quickly. Apolo says the ceremony is like a big catwalk. He’s not wrong.

Tanny Ramirez: It’s a big deal, it’s watched by thousands and millions and billions of people. Hell yea, I’m going to go for the gold!

I think I’m going to start a cliché catchphrase drinking game one of these weeks. Let’s see if I can make it to the runway without dying of alcohol poisoning.

Mario also thinks it’s a big deal. He sees it as an opportunity to demonstrate his background in sportswear. Terri dittos him but somehow seems more on point in thinking classic American sportswear…which Michael Kors LOVES! Methinks she’s in and probably high this round. However…BEWARE THE BACKGROUND CURSE! You know the curse where people who brag about a background in something, then spectacularly fail. Yea…here’s looking at you Mario.

Tim and Morticia Adams spot some high jumper in fur. Morticia is both inspired and skeptical. Tim goes: “FASHION!” and she’s off with a sketch that she describes with the words aerodynamic, bold, progressive, leather, and fur. Yes, that’s America right there. Boldly aerodynamic while progressively using leather and fur at a summer Olympic games? Well color me skeptical.

Mulan is inspired by a jogging suit. She wants to translate or transmute something old into something new. Jerell is drawn to hats and blazers…where have we seen that before oh wait on Jerell. Daniel is a fish out of water. [Drink?]

Mario: “Let The Fashion Games Begin!” [Drink]

To MOOD!

Korto goes for leather, linen, and different. I’m starting to get concerned. Maybe she’s out. Tell me it isn’t so. Sally Jupiter goes for a blue plaid blithely missing the sign indicating she’s in the Poor Fabric Choices section. Morticia characteristically chooses black, Tim is concerned, she comes back with I’ll trim it with OUR PATRIOTIC COLORS but black is necessary because it’s cool. Lady, when marching in an intense summer heat, black is many things but cool it is not.

Drama alert! Mormon Joe snakes some of Terri’s fabric. Terri gets all “Hell to the No” on him and will now sleep with one eye open and a knife under her pillow. Watch out Mulan.

Mario repeats his phrase. I take a drink (of iced tea). There is immunity for this challenge. Tim notes that this means to step it up because he knows that if he didn’t say it and they didn’t offer immunity this bunch would just slum it up. Enter banal sports talk. Mario used to play football. That’s a bit shocking actually. Mulan or is it Jenny Jen was a cheerleader but only because she did more respectable things that were prerequisites like gymnastics and dance so really she can’t be held liable for the natural progression into cheerleading. Daniel unsurprisingly was not Mr. Athletic in high school and thinks uniforms make people look generic.  Tanny Ramirez notes that he tans like an Olympian. My goodness he really is an addict.

Two quick sidenotes, why are these people talking about their high school experiences? Like really? Also, either Jenny Jen or Mulan needs to go because it really is hard to tell them apart sometimes. Tanny Ramirez is losing his tan which apparently makes him weaker by the minute. Soon the shakes and mood swings will begin.

Terri just cranked out a seven piece outfit or rather a pant, jacket, vest, skirt and vest shirt. Her background as a professional one-person sweatshop laborer has clearly paid off. Possible nicknames for Terri are Queen of the Sweatshops or Ferocia Coutura. Daniel asks why Morticia’s outfit is in black. Tanny Ramirez posits that it is because she’s in mourning for the economy. She counters that it’s space age and modern. Yup. Morticia knows that the best way to convey a sense of the future in fashion is to use black. It’s not as though that was the color of choice of the nineteenth century. Nope fashion has come a long way since the glory days of the fuchsia obsessed Victorians…we now use black.

Morticia makes some joke about pointing out that either a lot of bikers watch the Olympics or a lot of blacks. I rewound that a couple of times and still didn’t make it out but they cut directly to 2/3 of the black contestants on the show so take from that what you will.

Mulan notes that Morticia’s outfit is more Goth than Olympic.

Mormon Joe, in his first confessional of the day, notes that he’s been really into the Olympics and was a competitive gymnast at a “super young age.” Silence on how that ended.

Daniel models his outfit on Sally Jupiter. Who are, apparently, the most irritating pair this side of Georgia and Russia. Korto, Jerelle, and Mario all hate on them. Justifiably. I love Korto btw. She’s great. She’s going with white because "it’s a color that pops." She’s from Monrovia, Liberia and was exiled. She also eats, lives, breathes, and sews the American dream.

Tim ‘s Visit:

He likes where Mario is heading. Tanny Ramirez’s is lookin’ a bit Sgt. Pepper says Tim. Tanny is confused. Tim notes that the Beatles are dated. Tanny says that’s what I was going for. Tim points out that the Beatles were not in the 1930’s. There are at least three public service announcements that could fit this exchange involving drugs and school.

Daniel has lots of options and little vision. He worries it’s a bit too “Superman and Wonder Woman.” Tim notes that we’re talking American Olympians…the closest thing to. Daniel has a pained expression that opines, “I shouldn’t be designing this crap I should be doing high fashion, you know the fun expensive stuff where I can play to my heart’s content.” Tim is concerned. Meanwhile, Daniel may be losing the Olympic challenge but could be winning the design challenge: Delta’s next stewardess’ uniform. Jerell’s is ok but busy, horizontal stripes may make muscular women seem bigger warns Tim. However, I’m sure American Airlines would love that design; in fact, I may have seen it on my last flight home. Jenny Jen is matronly again (she will not last long this season) Tanny Ramirez rubs in the point wearing a wide brim garden party hat in the background.

Exeunt Tim.

Sally Jupiter pleads with Daniel not to do the bolero. I’m not sure whether that was helpful or sabotage. Daniel and Mario get into a tiff about machines and threads. Daniel looks for support but finds none. That’s what happens when nobody likes you. Oh look Leatherette is still here and calls this shit the bananas that it is.

Korto: “As you can see, we’re back to high school. And I just want to get to college.” OMG. Loves it.

Jerell plots the downfall of his suitemates as they wake up. Ferocia Coutura is NOT a morning person apparently. Sally Jupiter is worried for Daniel. His dress is kind of blue but looks more purple. The models come in for fitting and shock most of the garments are finished. Wow apparently they do get stuff done with incentives are given. Jerell’s model looks like she’s about to break into uncontrollable giggles at the sight of his red, white, and blue Olympic shuffleboard outfit. He points out that he made a hat. Jerell, that only matters if it’s a good hat. I mock the outfit but she’s pretty adorable. Jenny Jen’s matron jacket and gold dress stand out but not in a good way. Korto notes that the entire room was looking pretty dated. I’m struck by how little we’ve seen of the outfits before the runway.

Commercial Time: Ooh look it’s Laura Bennett from Season 3! Yay! She’s designing an outfit for some Saturn SUV. GAG! Supermom. OMG Vom. How the mighty have fallen.

Wait did the AARP just play a commercial asking children to give to them? God Damnit Old People! Isn’t it enough I pay your social security and Medicare? I’ve seen those Hover Round commercials, I know EXACTLY where my tax dollars go to. The nerve of old people today. They should be grateful we don’t maroon them on ice flows like the Canadians.

Back to the show.

Heidi, as always, looks adorable. I really don’t know who is more adorable in almost anything they wear, Heidi Klum or Kylie Minogue. Michael Kors is back. Nina looks ready to draw blood. Apolo Ohno is back.

Korto’s pants-centric outfit is very white but looks cool and chic. It has a great silhouette.

Leatherette sends down a nice ensemble. It’s a white top, navy skirt with red and white stripes along the edge. The back of the top is beautiful but you really don’t see many voluminous skirts in the opening ceremonies.

Kelli’s model looks like some sort of 50’s era housewife. She made a navy skirt with white details along with a red shirt with white dots, contrast piping on the sleeves, and a big red bow flanked by a white collar

Mario’s is actually pretty cool looking. A White jacket and skirt base with red stripes at the bottom edge, end of the sleeves, and along the collar and shoulders. Blue stripes along the sleeves finish out the jacket. The skirt continues the motif and has a USA along the right side. Dated perhaps but more in-line with the challenge than anyone else so far.

Mulan sent down a high collared white jacket with short white shorts. Red and Blue details on the collar give it volume and overall the ensemble is fashionable, if not Olympic.

Daniel’s purplish dress with red accents is a disaster.

Jerell’s AA flight attendant outfit was eclectic and didn’t match well. Nothing really changed much from Tim’s visit but the model did wear tights under the skirt…blech.

Morticia’s black space age pant and top combo is actually pretty modern looking. The accent colors, however, are clearly overpowered by the mass of black.

Mormon Joe: I can’t even describe it. So I won’t.

Ferocia Coutura: Umm amazing much? White pants, red, white and blue top. Red and blue accents on the pants with a navy striped blazer and scarf. It’s quite nice and on point.

Jenny Jen: The words boring and matronly come to mind. Funny that.

Blayne: His incredibly modern take is overwhelmingly white with red and blue piping along the front and back of the asymmetrical top. It won’t win but he’s probably not out.

Sally Jupiter: Incorporates no red but her blue plaid skirt and white top worked well but isn’t particularly remarkable.

The final six: Korto, Jerell, Ferocia, Daniel, Mario, and Jenny Jen.

They start with Ferocia who notes that she’s seen the history of outfits and is going with a very American take on the ever popular Opening Ceremony Blazer. Apolo likes it. Michael points out that it’s great American sportswear. (Who called that?!) Nina thinks it looks sharp…like her claws

Next is Jenny Jen. Heidi doesn’t think it looks very TEAM USA or modern, Apolo thought it didn’t enable confidence, Nina thinks she did her own aesthetic and didn’t really do the design challenge.

Mario is next. The judges are happy. Nina is particularly happy that somebody thought about say…the challenge and included some athletic details.

Daniel. He tries to sell it as a modern 40’s dress. Apolo seizes on the complete lack Olympic relevance. Nina dittos that and asks how someone would know it was the US Olympic Team. His response: “This striking blue and red.” Nina sharpens her claws…”there’s no way this is blue.” Heidi points to his purple shirt and asks if it’s blue. He says it’s purple. All the judges note that they match… Michael Kors brings everyone back from the growing consensus that the color was a disastrous choice. Returning to the earlier issue that the dress has no identity or relevance to the challenge, Kors states, “I don’t know where she’s from…the Republic of Cocktail-land?” I don’t know where that is Mr. Kors but I want to visit.

Korto: Nina likes the lightweight vest and the pants. The judges think the outfit is chic and yet modern and functional. I smell a winning combination.

Jerell: It’s like the 20’s! See! He knows he’s in the bottom this week and I gotta say I love his attitude about it. Nina calls her “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” I didn’t realize sheepherding was an Olympic sport. Sheesh, they’ll add anything these days. The judges agree that its creative and innovative. He’s safe.

The judges say nice things about the winners and are baffled by the losers. They point out all the predictable things and if ever there was a less climactic ending to this show…please point it out.

Korto’s the winner and Jenny Jen is OUT.

Looks like I got my wish.

Katie Holmes seems to be sporting the baggy jeans the most, as there are several shots of her in different pairs. Are they stealing their men's pants and cuffing them? That's what it looks like. I'm not really a fan, but at least they pair them with girly, fitted tops to balance it out.

Heidi Klum finished off her baggy jean look with some Converse. Kinda cute.

Who woulda thought Victoria Beckham would be caught dead in baggy jeans and flip flops? Well, here she is! 

What do you think about the men's jeans phenom? Would you try to pull it off?

Aber das ist nichts Neues, damit beginnen wir aber auch wieder...