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Entry: Project Runway, Week One

posted by James

Nov 17, 2007 6:35PM

I dispute...Heidi's comment was "...pooing fabric," and that really was the highlight of the show. As for the contestants...I was ready to hate Christian, but now I think he might be pretty entertaining. Rami may burn brightly and fizzle out, but I think Chris & Victorya could quietly produce consistently good designs for awhile.

Entry: What's Your Fashion Deal Breaker?

posted by James

Nov 20, 2007 5:05PM

Turquoise. The color, not the stone.

Entry: Project Runway Guest Judge- “What?!”

posted by James

Nov 20, 2007 5:12PM

Oooo, Fasionista, you ruined someone's Wednesday night surprise! I'm okay with the spoiler, considering the anti-climactic nature. Why are the designers so shocked in the preview? I'd think they would say, "Oh, Bon Jovi, that's kinda cool. So where's the big-time guest judge?"

Entry: Don't Look At Me

posted by James

Nov 20, 2007 5:19PM

Wow, that's one more thing to add to my obsessive check list. My personal tick...when I leave the bathroom, I glide my hand across my backside to be sure I don't have toilet paper hanging from the back of my pants.

I do this, because it's happened to me. Twice. Oh, this honesty hurts!

And from V..."Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not watching you."

Entry: Inside Out

posted by James

Nov 28, 2007 11:02PM

Let's call to mind a classic '80s movie...Tom Hanks & Darryl Hannah in "Splash". Tom Hanks had a crazy receptionist at his workplace, who had alledgedly been struck by lightning...perhaps multiple times.

There's a scene where Tom and his brother (John Candy) come to work, and the receptionist is wearing her bra on the outside of her blouse. She says, "Your father's on the pnone". Tom says, "Our father died 7 years ago." And she says, "Shall I take a message?"

I may not have the dialogue exactly right...but you get the point.

Entry: 10 Questions for Project Runway...

posted by James

Nov 29, 2007 1:29PM

I love Kit...young-ish, quiet & consistent (a little like Alison last season...hopefully, she won't get shafted with the early exit.)

Kevin - Denial ain't just a river in Egypt, buddy. You can be straight, and still admire a room full of perfect physical specimens, male or female!

Entry: The Dior "Ethnic Bag": Excuse Me?

posted by James

Nov 30, 2007 12:17AM

My understanding is that hobo comes from the term "hoe-boy", which refers to migrant agricultural workers who carried their own tools...notably, a hoe.

You couldn't possiblity fit a hoe in that bag.

Entry: Oxidize This

posted by James

Nov 30, 2007 1:48PM

I love Evaporation design...it looks like the Rapture.

Entry: Me Talk Pretty One Day

posted by James

Nov 30, 2007 6:55PM

It's strange. If you read this after a really strong martini...it makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. And I read it twice-ish.

Entry: Explain: Men's Beauty Products

posted by James

Jan 11, 2008 1:14PM

Perhaps it's the age of the men you're observing. I think 20-somethings do very little to take care of their appearance, but men in their 30's+ begin to take notice. I use Nivea or Neutorgena eye cream & moisturizer...either designed for men or unisex. American Crew shampoo/conditioner, Bumble & Bumble for styling. Even if a man's skin is different, there's little difference between the products aside from fragrance. But can't I buy it based on dark packaging alone?

Entry: Project Runway Model...Exhausted?

posted by James

Jan 11, 2008 2:43PM

I wondered about the heels...that could not have been easy. And you know that whole scene takes a really, really long time to shoot. Oh, to be a fly on the wall.

I think they played up the Christian angle a bit much...he shouldn't have been in the bottom two. How long can Ricky gingerly weep through this competition with uninspired designs and poor color selection?!

And in response to the comment above & designer's stress, remember Vincent's rant to the producers about his laundry? It was editted out & showed in the reunion episode. He freaked out.

Entry: Walking Advertisements

posted by James

Feb 14, 2008 7:10PM

I wonder if anyone walked up to him and said, "Thom, your show gave me nightmares." The weird circus/bondage thing affected me in a strange way.

Entry: 10 Questions for Project Runway... The Finale!

posted by James

Mar 06, 2008 9:55AM

Christian ran away with this season from the very beginning. I think everyone knew Rami would be in the finale, but he limits himself too much to succeed overall...maybe he just takes himself way too seriously, and of course, Christian is the polar opposite.

Jillian was a suprise, and held her own with her collection. Her turning point began with the Twizzlers.

I think more than anyone, Christian has the ability to make a name for himself in fashion...he has the charisma, attitude & talent. Congratulations, Christian!!! Don't let that va-cay last for too long!