The Fashion Show Ultimate Collection: Man Up

Tonight's episode begins with Golnessa talking about stepping up her game. In fact, many of the remaining designers are concerned about showing the judges what they've got.



1. The Challenge. Soon thereafter,  Iman sends word to the remaining contestants to meet her at the Museum of Natural History. Once the designers arrive, they see nine metal boxes surrounding a fortune cookie shaped fountain. Iman informs them that in the middle of the fountain is a time capsule, which will be opened in 1000 years. Similarly, in each of the nine metal boxes surrounding the fortune cookie is a time capsule for a different year. Each designer will choose a different box and his or her look must then be inspired by the year of the time capsule he or she chooses. However, all looks must still fit together as a collection.


For Team Emerald, Golnessa must design for 1951, Jeffrey for 1989, Cesar for 2001, and Cindy for 1965. For Team Nami, Eduardo must design for 1976, Calvin for 1957, Dominique for 1994, Rolando for 1969, and David for 1982. Once everyone has their design year, Iman informs the designers that they must also use plaid in their designs. Moaning and groaning ensues as most designers can't imagine having to work with plaid.

Winona Ryder is the Man in Black

Wow. Winnie must have read our blog about how she's always wearing black poofy dresses. Ms. Ryder, we now apologize to you as we would never, never want to encourage any person to wear this suit. Ever. In a million years. Unless, of course, you're impersonating Johnny Cash. Then, we say go for it.

There is so very much wrong with the look, dear hearts, that it's really hard to know where to begin, but let's just say, we're not big fans of the chunky pendant that seems to be doubling as a bolo tie. Indeed, the fact that Winnie has buttoned her shirt up all the way completes this image. Further, we hate the cut of this jacket, which is not feminine at all, is too long and makes Ms. Ryder's legs look way shorter than they actually are. Just awful.

Again, unless you've shot a man in Reno just to watch him die, please ignore our last post Winnie and bring back the black poofy dress. Please?

Winona Ryder and the Black Poofy Dress

Winona Ryder has been perpetually stuck in a poofy, black dress for months now, and for the life of us, we can't figure out why as the look has been mostly unsuccessful on her.

As you may recall, on September 13, Winnie made her way onto the red carpet in an ill-fitting bodice where the girls made every attempt to escape their corseted cage. Not a good look.



As you can see on the right, however, by  November 11, WR had managed to clean her look up quite a bit. Plus, the added length in the skirt slimmed her down, too, and we began to believe in Wynona's ability to rock a black, poofy dress, until...

Leighton Meester in Menswear

What do we think dear hearts?  Is Leighton pulling this off or not?

We're not actually sure, ourselves.We kinda like the slightly disheveled, long-day-after-work look she's going for here. On the other hand, maybe we're just glad for change, any change, in her style. So, you must help us, is she in or is she out?

First Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Fashion Awards

Okay, okay. So, instead of packing for our trip tomorrow, we just could not help ourselves from doing one last post. And so we present the First Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Fashion Awards. The envelope please...

1. Best Cryogenically Frozen Ice Queen. And the winner is Joan Rivers. We love you Ms. Rivers. Great look for you. Truly.

Christmas Shopping Season Kick Off

And so, dear hearts, I must now disappear for a few more days, as I will be doing a bit of Turkey Day traveling. However, don't forget to go shopping this weekend. Or, at the very least, do a little window shopping.

The Fashion Show Ultimate Collection: Swashbucklers Unite!

Everyone on Team Nami is pissed and terrified that Calvin is on their team (we don't blame them). Even Cal knows it: "The way I've been behaving the past two weeks. Hell I don't think they like me very much." After the bitching dies down, everyone scurries along to meet Iman.



1. The Challenge. Woah. Iman is in a tin foil jumpsuit. Fabulous. Mata Hari, vampires... The challenge this week is to create night time looks inspired by the femme fatale. Fun! The other twist is that the Fashion Show will be tomorrow, meaning they will only have 24 hours to complete their looks.

Mata Hari

2. The Workroom. Now that Cesar is in the House of Emerald, he gets to work bossing his new team around and pretty immediately tells Tamara that her fabric doesn't fit in, that she should stop working on her outfit and come help the rest of the team out with the mood board. Of course, when Isaac comes in to check out the mood board, he's not too impressed and also adds "Cal's on the other team now, so you kind of have to beat them." Ha! Team Emerald continues to struggle.Golnessa finds her fabric uncooperative and Tammy and Cesar continue to bicker.


Team Nami, on the other hand, seems to be doing just fine, even with Calvin. They've decided to go with a purple and black 1940s vampire theme. Isaac likes the idea very much. Nami then gets to work, and aside from Rolando seeking help from Cesar (and Cesar actually helps him!), nothing too controversial happens. Of course, Cesar's not the only one consorting with the enemy. Calvin and Tammy are BFFs.

Coming Soon: The Fashion Show Ultimate Collection Post

Hello dear hearts, never fear the Fashion Show post is coming soon! Due to DVR issues, it has only been delayed.

We can only guess what will happen with Calvin on the other team!

Taylor Swift's Makeover

Who would have thought that adding a heavy bang and straightening hair could make a girl who we have always thought looked a bit like an alien look like a knockout model? Plus, Ms. Swift's dress is fierce. This may be the best makeover we've seen in awhile. Well done Taylor.

The Fashion Show Ultimate Collection: Body Image

This week's episode, aka Body Image, begins with everyone bad mouthing last week's loser, Francine (poor thing, was that necessary kids?). Mike also comments that he doesn't think Cesar should have won for last week's snow leopard print dress. But more on Mike later.


1. The Challenge. After the bitch session, the designers all meet up with Iman at the Bodies art exhibition, which consists of art displaying the human body from the inside out. Which can only mean that this week's challenge is to design a collection inspired by the human body. The designers then walk around the room and get some inspiration. David says he loves the vagina and plans to use it as his inspiration.

Dowdy Andie MacDowell

We will be the first to admit that we watched both "The Front" and its sister movie "At Risk" on Lifetime. On a Saturday night. And in those two very fine films, Andie MacDowell played a sexy and deliciously manipulative DA who (spoiler alert!)slept with not one, but two murderers.

Andie is fooling no one here, however. She looks a like a middle-aged Mom who added a sparkly scarf in an attempt to jazz things up and look a little sexy for a night out on the town with her hubby in beautiful downtown Peoria. Oh. And she added her fave red heels for good measure. Of course, she is perfect for the occasion, which is apparently sponsored by over the hill ladies.Sorry Andie. You're out.

One Word Red Carpet Reviews: Vogue Fashion Fund Awards.

Hello, hello again! So, what did we think of what our fashion designers and trend-setting actors decided to wear to the Vogue Fashion Fund Awards this year?

In one word or less, please. Go.

1. Stephen Moyer. Anna Paquin. Richard Chai.  Tool. Bleh. Shirttails?

Katy Perry, Black and Blue

We've been gone awhile dear hearts and what, you may ask, brought us back to blogging and away from working late at the office as we should? This:

Katy Perry looks normal and pretty. Crazy. We always love purply blue, but it's particularly gorge on the black haired, blue eyed pop star. Well done Kate.

Heidi Klum in the Infamous Polka Dot Dress

Heidi Klum showed up at the Black Swan Closing Night Gala wearing what else, but Mondo Guerra's much hated polka dot dress, which basically lost him the title of Project Runway champ. Take that Nina and Michael!

And you know what, it's adorable. Absolutely adorable. Of course, Heidi has made a few changes, including getting rid of the sleeves, which was probably the right move for Ms. Klum now that we see the two gowns side by side. Plus, by keeping her hair and makeup simple, Heidi lets those Mondo Polka Dots speak for themselves. So, what do you think gentle readers? Is Heidi in or is she out?

The Eight Faces of Carrie Underwood

For the third year in a row, Carrie Underwood hosted the Country Music Awards. And, once again, she was only permitted to stay in any one outfit for 10 minutes or less. Let's go ahead and take a look dear hearts.

Mermaid v. Prom Queen

While we could do without the middle flounce in the mermaid gown, that purple dress has a polyester bridal look about it.

Winner: Mermaid

Night of the Living Leighton

Brains. Brains. Leighton Meester as the fashion undead. Seriously, what is with the pale makeup? She looks so lifeless that an otherwise cute dress looks more like the tatters of a newly born zombie.

Stop the Press: Paris Hilton Is In

We can not believe we are about to say this, but Paris Hilton looks absolutely adorable here and, dare we say, classy. We're so proud of you, Paris. Our little baby girl is all grown up.

2010 Jakarta Fashion Week

We can only assume the headpiece on this look is inspired by traditional Indonesian garb somehow, so we'll give it a pass.

The Fashion Show Ultimate Collection Episode 1

Iman

Well dear hearts, now that Project Runway is over, we didn't know how on earth we were going to spend our free time. I mean, where on earth would we be able to find another show where self-proclaimed fashion designers attempted to tear each others' eyes out while established people in the industry made everyone feel like no-talent hacks week after week? Fortunately for us, Bravo has filled the void with their newest Project Runway replacement "The Fashion Show Ultimate Collection". Although this show is technically in its second season (I think I was one of the 5 people who watched the first season), it seems to have been completely retooled. Not only has Kelly Rowland been replaced by Iman (great move), but the new season feels much, much closer  to emulating the magic of Heidi, Tim, Michael and Nina than any other fashion survivor show we've seen (this doesn't mean it's anywhere near as good as PR--it just means it follows the show's format most faithfully).

1. Let's meet the players, shall we?

Iman is playing the role of Heidi Klum. She seemed a bit stiff in this inaugural episode, but we think this gal's got some serious promise. Although we're slightly afraid of the statuesque beauty after this episode (which is strange because we always kind of thought of her as a soft spoken, kind woman), she is certainly not boring. No cutesy Heidi "hellos" from this Somalian model, but we trust her fashion sense as Iman truly is a fashion icon.

One Word Red Carpet Reviews: Morning Glory Premiere

 1. Rachel McAdams. Sexy.

Red Carpet: 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards

Let's see what the kids wore to the MTV Europe Music Awards this year...

1. Miley Cyrus. When Colonel Sanders goes drag. Although, we have to admit, Ms. Miley looks kind of cute.

Part 5: Road to Australia with Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness

When Hugh Jackman invited us to take a tour of his homeland Australia, with him, we certainly could not refuse. And so, at the first available opportunity, Mr. Fashionista and I packed our bags and flew down under to meet up with the Aussie hottie and his wife Debora-Lee Furness. 



1. Family Time in Sydney. After almost a whole day of flying, we arrive in Sydney where Hugh meets us to immediately begin our tour through the city. Hugh is adorable, dressed in a black v-neck tee, jeans, fedora, and shades. Scrumptious. Unfortunately, his wife will be unable to join us until later in the afternoon as their two children have piano lessons this morning.

And so we begin our tour in the oldest area of Sydney, called simply "The Rocks."  The old district is nestled at the foot of Sydney Harbour Bridge on the western shores of Sydney Cove and from here, we can appreciate both the gorgeous location and the history which has shaped this vibrant and cosmopolitan city. The area is mainly comprised of cafes, restaurants and shops, but also shows off beautiful colonial buildings. After admiring the scenery and picking up a couple of stuffed koala bears for Hugh's kids, Oscar and Ava, we decide that all of us could definitely use a bite to eat.

Ten Reasons to Hate Marie Claire

Oh my god. The people at Marie Claire have completely lost their minds. If you have not yet seen this video, which is making the rounds on  important blogs everywhere, check it out now.





This just may be the saddest, most disturbing form of damage control/ promotion we've ever seen. Sad because we thought Gretchen had more dignity than is displayed in this horrendous video. And disturbing because of the strange spasms which seem to have taken over her face.

 ***UPDATE*** Mr. Fashionista thinks I'm being totally catty. He thinks the video was kinda funny and I shouldn't be so uptight about it.

Living in a Material World With Rihanna

 Call us crazy, but we love how deliciously matchy-matchy Rihanna looks here. Or maybe we've just always wondered what Madonna would look like dressed up like a candy cane.

What do you think gentle readers? 

Red Carpet: Hail Britannia!

At this year's BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards, three of our fave fashionistas, Carey Mulligan, Marion Cotillard, and Olivia Wilde, showed up looking a little blue, a little lumpy and a little Angie, respectively. 

1. First, Carey Mulligan. Sometimes, we feel she gets a little lost in the fashion (particularly of late). We appreciate her effort very much, her youthful and quirky style and the fact that she often tries to make a look her "own". We even nominated her for the Fierce Fashionista award. But here, the blue suede shoes don't quite work for us. They're all we can see and that's just not right as the dress is entirely cute in its own right. We love pocketed dresses and we find Ms. Mulligan looks utterly charming, girlish and shy when she's got her hands shoved in pockets. Plus, we like the textured bodice with the black from the back of the dress peeking out at the shoulders. Also, we wouldn't have thought  the mid-calf length would work on tiny little Carey, but she definitely tends to favor it and we think it works here and really highlights the fact...that she's wearing blue suede shoes. True, the shoes, on their own, are beautiful and they add some quirkiness to an elegant dress. Again, we appreciate it and we even kinda like it maybe, but think that there needed to be a pop of color at the top (some small sapphire or ruby earrings or maybe just a brighter lip?) to balance the strong color. Overall though, we say she's in.

Red Carpet: Anne Hathaway at Love and Other Drugs Premiere

So, we thought Anne Hathaway looked frighteningly bad at Halloween, but we think she looks positively radiant here at the premiere of  her new movie "Love and Other Drugs". However, we can't help but notice that she can't seem to stay away from accentuating her hips, or at least letting them breathe a bit with what we are going to call "dress gills". We also can't help but mention that we are a bit over the whole nude shoe thing, even if we think they look pretty chic with this dress.

Let's Play...Match the Love Child with The Rock Star

Hello, hello dear hearts! It has been far too long since we last spoke. As such, I felt the need to reach into my bag of tricks and create a bit of excitement and suspense. That's right. It's a game darlings called "Match the Love Child With the Rock Star."

The rules are simple. Below we have nine young ladies who are either models or actresses, or both, and each one has the looks to go with the job. Each one of these young ladies also happens to have a rock star dad and (most have) a model mom, which, of course go together like Charlie Sheen and cocaine. How to play? Well, each model/actress is labeled with a number, which you must then match with the letter for the corresponding dad.

And our nominees for world's greatest father go to: A. Mick Jagger, B. Keith Richards, C. Phil Collins, D. Rod Stewart, E. Simon Le Bon, F. Richie Sambora, and G. John Phillips. You may notice that we only have seven nominees, but nine model/actress daughters. Why is that, you may ask? Well, two of our Dads have managed to father more than one gorge daughter.

Model 1. Papa was a rolling stone...or was he?

Model 2. Cute 'do. Like father like daughter?

Model 3.  Wherever he laid his hat was his home...

Model 4 and Model 5. Hint. These two models have the same Pop.

Model 6. We think this model should seriously 
rethink the 80s crimped
hair, although it's fitting.  

Model 8. This model could be her mother.

Model 7. Papa's got a brand new bag. Or at least his daughter does.

Model 9. Papa sure loved this actress' Mama.