Project Runway :: Season 6 Episode 14

Here's my recap, cliff notes style. If you don't want to know, don't read!!

Episode 13: Finale Part 2

Designers must create a 13 piece collection for Fashion Week.

Favorite Collection : Irina and Althea ... it was a tie for me.

Least Fav Collection : Carol Hannah

Winner : Irina

• Gorgeous jackets.
• Lots of black but exquisite detail.
• I wouldn't wear this much black but her workmanship was outstanding. For that alone she would have my vote to win.

Althea :

• Loved the big sweaters, long dresses, jackets and her pants.
• The off the shoulder top (knit?) was gorgeous and sexy sexy.
• This was the most wearable collection for me. I would love to wear almost all of this collection.

Carol Hannah :

• Sexy.
• Loved the tulle skirts.
• Some tops were gorgeous .
• Lots of Satin. I know how hard it is to work with this material. She did a fantastic job. She's the next Jessica McClintock.

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Project Runway :: Season 6 Episode 13

Here's my recap, cliff notes style. If you don't want to know, don't read!!

Episode 13: Finale Part 1

Designers are sent home to create their collection for Fashion Week.

Fave Collection (so far) : Irina

Least Fave (so far) : Althea

The 3 finalists and their collections :

• CAROL HANNAH : theme - fairy tale-ish(?). Lots of ruffles and tulle. I loved her black cape - it was very victorian steampunk-ish. I don't like the gold she's always using- she adds it to this collection as well. Poor CH was sick and missed the first day back.
• IRINA : theme - Coney Island inspired. Her hand knit vest was f*ing amazing! I want that jacket that was in the background at her apartment. Lots of black. Loved the silk screening - I wonder if she did that her self.
• ALTHEA : theme - inspired by strong women in sci-fi movies. I loved the jacket that Tim called old and western. The red dress hanging in her apartment was an awful color - was it blaring bright red or blaring bright hot pink?

Project Runway :: Season 6 Episode 12

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Episode 12: The Art Of Fashion

Challenge: Create A Design Using The Getty Center As Inspiration.

Favorite Designer(s): None

Least Favorite(s): Althea

Winnners: Finally 3 = Carol Hannah, Althea, Irina

Competition Over For: Gordana, Christopher

Yeahs::

• Tim told Irina her outfit looked like road kill. She needed a little humbling.
• Loved Christopher's top of outfit but the bottom was to heavy and stiff. He had the right idea.
• Gordana's was gorgeous but the top of the bodice was a little stiff.

Nays::

• Cat fighting: Irina accused Althea last episode of stealing her big sweater idea. The show starts off with tension from the accusation. In general, lots of tension and bashing among the woman.
• Althea's skirt looked a little stiff and the top was to loose. Judges said her outfit was executed badly and looked like a mess. She received the worst complements and yet they kept her for the final 3.
• Carol Hannah's was sewn beautifully but I did not like the color. It was very promish.

SteamPunk + Parasols + Etsy

Steampunk is a sub-genre of fantasy and speculative fiction that came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. The term denotes works set in an era or world where steam power is still widely used—usually the 19th century, and often Victorian era England—but with prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy ... (Wikipedia).

Parasols are a big part of Steampunk fashion and every lady deserves one ...

Lado Shop

Designs by Victoria

Parasols by Tamie

New Orleans Umbrella Company

Project Runway :: Season 6 Episode 11

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Episode 11: The Best Of The Best

Challenge: Create a companion piece for your best look.

Favorite Designer(s): Althea

Least Favorite(s): Logan

Winnner: Althea

Competition Over For: Logan

Yeahs::

• I loved Heidi's opening outfit. The dress was gorgeous!
• Carol Hannah's was a cute cocktail dress, but the top looked a little loose.
• Althea's sweater! I'd definitely wear it. I'm not sure I'd wear the pants but all in all the outfit was stylish and very wearable.
• Irina's sweater jacket came in second to Althea's. I like sweater jackets.

Nays::

• Heidi's outfit for the runway. I don't like shiny elbow patches.
• Logan's was just bad. It was described as very Judy Jetson ... I agree.
• Christopher's, I liked the ruffles/texture but something was off. The levels of texture didn't blend well. He had the right idea, but execution was off. I bet with more time he would have wowed.

SteamPunk + Screen Printing + Etsy

Steampunk is a sub-genre of fantasy and speculative fiction that came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. The term denotes works set in an era or world where steam power is still widely used—usually the 19th century, and often Victorian era England—but with prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy ... (Wikipedia).

Oh so lovely and talented ...

Cyberoptix Tie Lab

Bonspiel

Project TransAction

Deadworry

Teaser Tuesdays :: Cry Wolf

TEASER TUESDAYS asks you to:

• Grab your current read.
• Let the book fall open to a random page.
• Share with us two (2) “teaser” sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12.
• You also need to share the title of the book that you’re getting your “teaser” from … that way people can have some great book recommendations if they like the teaser you’ve given!
• Please avoid spoilers!

Teaser ::

But there was a savageness in the tension of his shoulders and body language that made Anna put her hands behind her and take a step back. She didn't want anything to do with Asil's flowers if they made Charles so angry. (Pg 103 of Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs)

Reviews::

• Unbound
• Romance Book Wyrm
• My GoodReads Review

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Project Runway :: Season 6 Episode 10

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Episode 10 : Around The World In Two Days

Challenge: The designers must create a look inspired by a famous locale.

Guest Celebrity Judge: Milla Jovovich

Favorite Designer(s): Nicholas

Least Favorite Designer(s): Logan, Gordana

Winner: Irina

Competition Over For: Nicholas :(

Yeahs ::

• Nicholas chooses Greece to challenge himself. I love this attitude.
• Carol Hannah beautiful but the design has been done many times.
• Tim tells Nicholas his "work was beautifully executed ...", I agree Tim.
• I would have worn Nicholas', it was my fave after all.

Nays ::

• Irina complains that everyone is cracking jokes ... she is such a downer!
• Irina trashes Christopher.
• Logan's, nice tailoring but boring. I thought for sure he would be going home.
• Irina's was to brown. I like brown, but that was over kill on the camel color.
• Christopher was my fave in the beginning. Now he seems to be going down. I hope he starts getting back on top. I don't want to see him go yet.

SteamPunk + Books

Steampunk is a sub-genre of fantasy and speculative fiction that came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. The term denotes works set in an era or world where steam power is still widely used—usually the 19th century, and often Victorian era England—but with prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy ... (Wikipedia).

Continuing my Steampunk fascination ... Books with beautiful Steampunk Artwork ...

Soulless

Leviathan

Steamed: A Steampunk Romance

Whitechapel Gods

The Hunchback Assignments

Glee: "Bust A Move"

I think I have a crush on Mr.Shuester ...

GLEE: “Bust a Move” @ Yahoo! Video

Project Runway :: Season 6 Episode 9

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Episode 9 : Sequins, Feathers and Fur, Oh My!

Challenge: The designers must create an extravagant stage look for Christina Aguilera.

Favorite Designer(s): Nicholas, Christopher's Outer piece

Least Favorite Designer(s): Logan

Winner: Carol Hannah

Competition Over For: Shirin

Yeahs ::

• Nicholas's positive attitude. He was so excited to do this challenge.
• Logan compliments Carol Hannah making her giddy and flirty.
• Everyone acting goofy.
• Nicholas calls Irina a b!tch.
• Nicholas's feathers looked awesome.
• Christopher's outer piece was borderline steampunk. I loved it.
• I liked the top of Shirin's dress.
• Althea created a beautiful pattern.

Nays ::

• Irina bashing Shirin ... again!
• Shirin was struggling. She doesn't do to well under pressure.
• Sequins and sequins. Oh, I so don't like sequins.
• I didn't care for Carol Hannahs. It was ok, but not win worthy.

SteamPunk + Etsy

Steampunk is a sub-genre of fantasy and speculative fiction that came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. The term denotes works set in an era or world where steam power is still widely used—usually the 19th century, and often Victorian era England—but with prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy ... (Wikipedia).

I have a fascination with Steampunk. These beauties are a testament to how lovely Steampunk is ...

Jewels of Nature

Cognitive Creations

Arawen's Jewelry

Days Long Gone

Glee Fever

My new favorite show! My household is hooked. If you are unfamiliar with Glee, here's a little peak ...

Glee - Don't Stop Believe
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