Project Runway’s Season 6 FINALE

It’s finally here. New York City. Bryant Park. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

The beginning part of the show was a tad boring. Carol Hannah has a relapse of her sickness. Christopher is so cute though, he says he is so happy that he is there to comfort her and get her stuff done. Aw, so adorable.

Althea and Irina run into another problem of “copying” one another when they are talking about their ideas for makeup. Their models didn’t end up looking alike, crisis averted.

Backstage before the show, the designers are all running around like chickens with their heads cut off and Tim Gunn is their farmer. “Designers, I’m about to lose it!” “The clock is ticking backwards!” “Your models are 10 percent dressed when they are supposed to be lining up!” “This is crazy!” Normally Tim is so calm and serene…

Heidi Klum’s outfit tonight looked like a hot pink 80′s mess. Seriously, you’re supposed to be judging fashion? Hideous. She looked like she was trying to be business Barbie.

The judges this week were of the usual’s, Heidi Klum, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia, with guest judge Susie Menkes who is a fashion critic. Could they not have gotten a celebrity or something to be the guest judge? I’ve never heard of Susie Menkes.

Althea went first. Her collection was inspired by 1950′s and 60′s sci-fi movies. It was supposed to be what the women of today would wear tomorrow. There was a lot of leather and it was a little boring. There were a lot of pieces that could be used as separates, so that was something new. Althea got a bravo for having sportswear, but the judges believed that she tried to hit too many notes with her collection, especially with the last 3 designs. The judges did like how she can translate the street to fashion.

Althea. photo from mylifetime.com

Althea. photo from mylifetime.com

Althea. photo from mylifetime.com

Althea. Best Piece of the Night. Photo from mylifetime.com

Carol Hannah went second. In my opinion, her collection was the best. I always like what Carol Hannah does. She did a lot with drapery and volume and as always, did impeccable tailoring. The judges said they were always impressed with Carol Hannah and she played with color and energy the best, but she lacked the connection thread.

Carol Hannah. 13th Look. Photo from mylifetime.com

Carol Hannah. photo from mylifetime.com

Carol Hannah. photo from mylifetime.com

Irina went last. Her collection was about New York and what it takes to survive in the city as a woman. She had some of her models wear these super odd armor hats. The judges liked them, but I didn’t. The judges think that she is very plugged into the streets and what is cool and hip. She had the best showmanship and her collection looked finished. They were, however, disappointed in the lack of color, especially since she disregarded Nina’s advice.

Irina. photo from mylifetime.com

Irina. photo from mylifetime.com

Irina. photo from mylifetime.com

I thought it would be tied between Irina and Carol Hannah, but Carol Hannah would pull through for a surprise win. This is what I would have liked, but this is not what happened. Irina was crowned Project Runway’s season 6 winner.

The Michael Kors Challenge

“I wanna like it, I just don’t.”

Tonight was the Michael Kors challenge. The designers were to choose a location from a selection of pre-picked Michael Kors favorite locations. Logan picked Hollywood, Christopher picked Sante Fe, Irina chose Aspen, Carol Hannah picked Palm Beach, Althea chose San Tropez, Nicolas chose Greece, and Gordana picked Park Avenue, New York.

Irina was bitching as usual. She complains about other designers talking and going to slow, Christopher‘s design being Amish, blah, blah, blah, shut it Irina.

A lot of the designers made pants this week. Pants are usually rare on this show and usually get torn apart on the runway for their fit, but the designers seemed to escape that this week.

Michael Kors and Nina Garcia actually both judged tonight. Milla Jovovich was the guest judge, she had quite the outspoken personality.

Logans Outfit (photo courtesy of lifetime.com)

Logan’s outfit had wearable pieces, but there wasn’t anything special about it. He said he channeled young Hollywood, there was a little bit of that there, but nothing edgy enough. Michael Kors said it was “clothes not fashion” and Heidi “didn’t mind it,” but Milla Jovovich snapped back at Heidi, “If it were project I don’t mind it, then he would win.” Clever.

Althea's Outfit (photo courtesy of lifetime.com)

Althea’s outfit was super cute. As usual she’s not in the top or bottom, just in-between.

Nicolas's Outfit (photo courtesy of lifetime.com)

Nicolas’s outfit was pretty boring. It didn’t scream Greece fantasy. apparently it screamed elimination because Nicolas was eliminated this week.

Carol Hannah‘s dress was super cute. The fabric was cute and the twisting detail was super cute. It was the “pinstripe of palm beach.”

Christopher's Outfit (photo courtesy of lifetime.com)

I think Heidi has it out for Christopher. She rails on him every week, lighten up Heidi. I think his looked like Sante Fe, but the shirt and skirt weren’t very exciting and proportions were a little off. The judges did like his belt however.  Christopher just snuck by this week. I seriously thought he would be out, but I’m glad he’s not.

Gordana's Outfit (photo courtesy of lifetime.com)

Gordana was pretty down on herself this week. Her necklace was super cute, but I thought the dress was a little too shear and the material was a little weird. The judges liked it though and Michael Kors saw the fantasy in it.

Irina's Outfit (photo courtesy of lifetime.com)

Irina’s outfit was good, as much as I hate to admit it. It looked like it was made for a stuck up snow bunny, but it was good. So good, she won this week. I’m sure that won’t go to her head at all.

Heidi‘s advice is to pump up the volume, but apparently next week the designs explode. Careful what you wish for Heidi.

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Come Out Like A Pumpkin and Pop Out – Project Runway Episode 9

Althea's Outfit. (photo courtesy of lifetime.com)

Carol Hannah's Outfit. (photo courtesy of lifetime.com)

Christopher's Outfit. (photo courtesy of lifetime.com)

Gordana's Almost Out-Fit. (photo courtesy of lifetime.com)

Irina's Outfit. (photo courtesy of lifetime.com)

Logan's Outfit. (photo courtesy of lifetime.com)

Nicola's Outfit. (photo courtesy of lifetime.com)

Shirin's Outfit. (photo courtesy of lifetime.com)

Tonight on Project Runway the designers created a stage outfit for Chrsitina Aguilera, with guest judge Bob Matke. Honestly, I had no idea who is he was, but apparently he’s legendary. It is sequins, sequins, feathers, feathers everywhere. Normally I find Nicolas a tad annoying, but he is so excited this week I’m actually finding him rather amusing. The best line this week comes from Tim Gunn when he is discussing Christopher and Althea’s outfits. He said their models are going to “come out like a pumpkin and pop out.” Gordana’s head is totally somewhere else, so it’s a good thing she has immunity, and Heidi Klum agrees – she said she probably would’ve been out if she didn’t. Nicolas is making an outfit that looks remarkably similar to the one he created for the movie character challenge. Maybe he shouldn’t have talked himself up so much at the beginning of the episode. Or maybe he should’ve, becasue the judges love it. Irina is her usual cocky self. I completely agree with Nicolas’ thoughts of her, she’s a really good designer, the only problem is she’s a bitch. Irin bitches about how mediocre Carol Hannah is, and how she doesn’t have a good personality, blah, blah, blah. But who’s laughing when Carol Hannah came out with a “wow” dress and Irina doesn’t? Personally, Carol Hannah’s outfit was my favorite. The black texture and fit were awesome. Althea’s dress was really pretty too, I loved the different lines she created. Shirin is having difficulties again this week with creating a garment and comes out with a “witch” dress. By the way, Heidi Klum’s outfit the first time she came out?  Hideous. Absolutley hideous. She did better the second time around. Poor Christopher, he started out so good, but can’t seem to hit it with the judges these days. At least Christina gave him a big fat E for effort. The winner? Carol Hannah! Her first win ever. The loser? Shirin. I wish it would’ve been Logan, becuase he doesn’t really add anything to the show. I am so happy it wasn’t Christopher. Yay, he’s safe another week.

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Something Old, Something New – Project Runway Episode 8

Eperson's Outfit. (photo courtesy of lifetime.com)

Gordana's Outfit. (photo courtesy of lifetime.com)

Logan's Outfit. (photo courtesy of lifetime.com)

This weeks challenge seemed exceptionally difficult for the designers. I was a little shocked to see how excited all of the divorcees were about being divorced. I suppose it is a little poetic to trash you wedding dress and make it into an outfit you’ll wear to go meet husband number 2 in. Personally, I would never transform my wedding dress and wear it agian. The designers really had their work cut out for them with some of the dresses. And some of the divorcees had questionable taste, like Logan’s client who wanted only cruelty free materials – what animal skin/fur goes with a wedding dress? and Shirin’s clinet who wanted the Cher costume. Oh boy. However, by the end of the episode I was wondering if I had questionable taste. The judges were ragging on Eperson’s outfit and even booted him off for it over Logans hideous ensamble when the whole time I thought Eperson was going to win. I actually really liked his outfit, does that mean i’m tasteless? Or are the judges crazy? Irina’s dress was really good, but I’m kinda glad she didn’t win for the 3rd week in a row. I don’t think Gordana should’ve won though. I thought her dress was a little messy and kind of looked like it was inside out. I’m not sure what was going through the judges minds this week. My pick for who should’ve won: Eperson. Who should’ve gotten kicked off? Logan. I can’t wait to see what recording artist they will be designing for next week.

Project Runway Teams = Double The Drama.

I thought this week’s challenge was a tad weak. I think if the prize is going to be designing a holiday dress for Macy’s, they should’ve designed a holiday dress for the challenge. Anyway, working in pairs always means double the drama. I think after winning a couple of challenges, Irina is getting a little too full of herself. And of course, Irina wins again. I did like her two pieces; I just didn’t like her higher-than-mighty attitude. Louise finally gets kicked off after weeks of me waiting for it. (See lufa covered dress on the left – courtesy of glamour.com) Now I understand why Nicolas hates ruffles. Overall, the pieces weren’t too exciting tonight, but jeez, how awful could you feel about the judges ragging on Christopher? Honestly, I didn’t think his pieces were THAT awful.

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