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?

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.

Project Runway: Heidi, You're Out (Part 4)

Mondo Guerra on the Runway. Mondo's inspiration for his final collection is his Mexican heritage. And, we also think it's a little Carmen Miranda. And considering the most recent Prada collection, this could also be seen as on trend. What we really think, though, is that we love every single thing in his collection on some level. Even if we wouldn't actually wear it, we still like looking at it. Why? Because of the graphic prints, bright colors, sequins, handbags, day of the dead skulls. We see a lot of things we could take and wear with a pair of skinny jeans. And we still want that skull handbag. There is nothing subtle about Mondo's collection, but we are drawn to it. In other words, his style is more our style than Gretchen's is, and, therefore, we like it more than hers.


Let's go ahead and take a look at Mondo's final collection...

Project Runway: Heidi, You're Out (Part 3)

Andy South on the Runway. Andy explains that his collection was inspired by his heritage and background. Unfortunately, our main impression of Andy's collection is that his models look like space cadets. Every single girl is wearing silver and/or green. We like his pretty little one-shouldered silver fringe dress and we like the short pleated green dress, but otherwise we think it looks flat and amateurish. We realize that Gretchen's collection is much, much better than his. And now that we know he's been using other people's patterns (click here for the scandal), thanks to Tom and Lorenzo, we don't feel bad for not liking the collection so much.

But let's go ahead and take a look...

Project Runway: Heidi, You're Out (Part 2)

4. On the Runway. Heidi comes out to the runway wearing a bright, candle apple red suit, which we didn't like when we saw the pics at first, but there is something mesmerizing about the way she appears to glow in the dark. Along with Michael Kors and Nina Garcia, Jessica Simpson will be on the judging panel. Jessica Simpson, who is wearing a sparkly sacklike Micheal Kors minidress, which would look great on a tall skinny model, looks like a dumpy ex-cheerleader who thinks she still looks hot.


Gretchen Jones on the Runway. Gretchen's collection is called Running Through Thunder. With each look, we are reminded why we disliked her collection before. We hate those prints, but then we realize as more of them come out, that there's a seventies vibe (or is it the early nineties?) about her collection that feels on trend. Plus, she's even got animal prints. But then she also has sweater diapers, which we can't get on board with. And then we realize that this collection would look good on someone like Nicole Richie or someone else much more hip than we are. Someone who shops at a thrift store and finds clothes that they can put together to create an image, a look, a feel. It's not our style, but we're starting to get it and we're starting to think she has a shot. Plus, after seeing all of the runway shows this year, it looks very now, now, now, but in a hippie chick way. Hmmm. Were we wrong about hating her collection?

Project Runway: Heidi, You're Out (Part 1).

Tonight's two hour episode begins with Gretchen totally psyched to be at fashion week. Yeah, she should be, we say (although we feel a bit differently by the end of the show, but we'll get to that). So, Gretch, Mondo and Andy are all having a nice little breakfast when they find out they have some friends waiting for them back at Parson's....where we soon find out they will be combining the normal reunion show with the finale. OK, we guess.



1. The Reunion. So, we'd first like to take this opportunity to say that the reunion's never as exciting as we think it's going to be and this season's no different. Oh sure, we find out a few funny little tidbits like Casanova has learned English and Peach has a gay following, but otherwise, it's really just an excuse to get Gretchen riled up by calling her a bitch. Fortunately, all that really happens is that both Mike C and Mondo come to her defense, she cries a little bit, and then we get a montage of her time on PR. Oh. They also do a Mondo and Andy montage as well. After the little jaunt down memory lane, Heidi asks the designers who they think will win, but in a Project Runway first (we think), none of the designers will take the bait.

At this point, we're still thinking that somehow April is going to be allowed in instead of Andy. We're wrong, unfortunately and the remaining three leave to finish up their collections for Fashion Week.

Project Runway: April's Final (Decoy) Collection

So, this collection is not perfect by any means. But (1) it's not black, (2) it's interesting, and (3) we're curious to see what else April is capable of. To us, it is a reminder that she was robbed (unless, of course, Gretchen and Andy end up showing us something much better than what we saw on tonight's episode of PR). We're calling it straight jacket chic. What do you think dear hearts?

Project Runway: (A Very Sad) Finale Part 1

So, tonight's episode, which is the first part of the two-part finale,  begins and we are reminded again that April is out. So sad. We plan to show her collection in its entirety in the next post, so you can see it.

Heidi informs the remaining four designers that they each get $9000 and 6 weeks to show a 10 piece collection. See you in 6 weeks suckers...

Project Runway: Thank God For Second Chances

This week's episode of Project Runway, aka Thank God For Second Chances, begins with the designers being dragged back to the runway after last week's elimination. Heidi's on the runway (still in that pretty blue dress from last week) and tells the designers they will be in for a little r&r before the final round of eliminations and she will send them to one of the most spectacular places in the Big Apple. And, surprisingly, we see our remaining designers head into the Presidential Suite and the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, complete with champagne. Gretchen heads over to do the honors, and disappointingly, no POP, as she removes the cork from the bottle. Nice control Gretch.



1. The New York Challenge. After each of the designers talks about what the competition has meant for them, they head to the roof of the hotel where Mayor Bloomberg meets them. Wow. Doesn't he have better things to do? Nah. We soon find out that this week's challenge is a giant ad for the tourism industry of NYC. That's right, the designers will be required to design a look inspired by New York itself.

Project Runway: Sloppy Pajama Party!

1. Everthing's Changed.  At the beginning of tonight's episode, we find out that everything has changed. April and Gretchen are the only ladies left and Gretchen notes how quiet it is now without the constant chatter and giggling of the other silly girls. April does not seem to disagree with this assessment. The living arrangements, however, are not the only changes that will be made. Once the designers go before Heidi on the runway, Mrs. Seal informs the designers that they will be required to switch models. The designers agonize through their choices and none of us really care because who are these models anyway?



2. The Challenge/ Heidi's Take. Heidi next tells the designers that for this challenge she will be their client and the designers will be required to create a look for her new line of active wear at New Balance. We fear that what Heidi means is that the designers will be required to create sweatpants. After Heidi shows the looks from her line, our fears appear to be confirmed as she shows hoodies, yoga pants, and sports bras in grays and blacks. But, in case this prospect is not exciting enough to the designers (which we suspect it is not to many of them), Heidi informs them that the winning look will be sold on Amazon! Yippee!

Project Runway: Therapy Through Textile Design

1. The Challenge.
 Tonight's episode, aka  "Therapy Through Textile Design", starts with Val being shocked that she's still in the competition. We're not arguing with her on this point, particularly after her creation last week. After a few more thoughts on the competition thus far, our remaining seven designers head to the runway where Heidi announces that their challenge this week will require them to start from scratch. After Heidi's cryptic challenge description, the designers head to the workroom and are greeted by pictures of themselves as children. And for the first time (but certainly not the last time) this episode, the designers all start weeping about missing their families.



After our contestants settle down a bit, Tim enters the workroom with a very special guest from HP to announce--you guessed it--the HP challenge. As you may recall, last season the designers were required to create a textile design on their HP computers, which would then be transferred onto fabric to be used in their designs. In addition, Tim informs them that this season they will also be required to use their family photos and memories as inspiration for the design. As Tim talks, we find ourselves totally distracted by  the odd shade of neon orange lipstick Gretchen is wearing. Once we are able to focus on what Tim is saying again, we hear him say that the designers will have two days for this challenge.

Project Runway: Death of the Little Mermaid

Hello gentle people! It's time once again to recap this week's episode of Project Runway, aka Death of the Little Mermaid


1. Val and Ivy are Bosom Friends. Tonight's episode begins with Val and Ivy expressing their feelings of love and friendship for one another. OK, we were not aware of that, but it doesn't bode well for either one that they are going on and on about how great the other one is. Cut to the rest of the gang...talking about how much they can trust each other and love one another. OK, what's going on here? Does Lifetime feel like our PR crew has been too mean to one another lately or something?


Cut to Heidi on the runway. Hello. Apparently, the winner of this challenge will not only be winning the love and respect of the judges, but also a big chunk of change. We wonder if Heidi knows what that means. What's the catch? Apparently, there's no catch (other than taxes, of course). After the designers return to the workroom, Tim comes in, with the Loreal guy, and explains that the designers will be creating a high fashion, couture look to complement Loreal's new eyeshadow duo. The winning design will be featured in a Marie Claire advertorial for Loreal AND the winning designer will win $20,000! Everyone oohs and aahs.

Tim next explains that the designers must also incorporate one of the eye shadow duos into their design.Tim warns the designers that they should all avoid velvet like the plague (we're wondering if there's been a recall on it or something) as it is impossible to work with. Mondo chooses "bright" (shocker) as does Ivy (double shocker), Christopher and Val choose "crystal", April chooses "matte", Mike C. and Andy choose "metallic", and Gretchen, the rebel hippie, chooses "velvet". After the selections are made, Tim lets the designers know that they will have $300 and, wait for it, two whole days for this challenge. The designers fall over themselves in joy. How naive our young designers are.

Project Runway: Michael Drummond's Waterloo

Hello dear hearts! It's time for a recap of tonight's Project Runway, aka "Michael Drummond's Waterloo." 

1. Jackie O Today. We begin tonight's episode with Ivy giving herself some daily affirmation. Today's another day. I'm a strong woman. Gag. Cut to Mike C. who takes her down a peg or two (we think?), explaining that Ivy uses the same colors again and again, and explains that "opaque is not a color." We are about 99% sure that Mike C has no idea what opaque means, since we haven't noticed any of the designers using a lot of transparent fabrics thus far.

The Muse: Jackie O.

Next, Tim presents tonight's challenge: Create your own contribution to American sportswear, using Jackie O as your muse. Andy immediately worries because his aesthetic is more Asian than American, so he decides to just go with his aesthetic on steroids, since Jackie O liked to make statements with her attire. Val says she has no idea what she wants to do.

After the designers return to the workroom after their field trip to Mood, Tim Gunn decides to make nice with Gretchen for those mean comments he made a few weeks ago by giving her a pep talk: "Gretchen, Remember you're a leader." Tim's comment seems to give Gretchen her voice back... to critique every other designer in the room. Gretch first worries about Mondo's look because she thinks the fabrics, which include a purple and black houndstooth and a black and white stripe, are all wrong.

Michael Drummond  is worried about this challenge because he enjoys making dressy designs. He proceeds to talk about making a Puritan garment and quickly admits he is losing his mind. Not a good sign.

Project Runway: Ivy is the New Gretchen

Hello dear hearts! It's time to recap tonight's episode of Project Runway, otherwise known as "Ivy is the New Gretchen".




1. Final thoughts on Peach:

Tonight's episode began with April lamenting last week's departure of the beloved Peach. April is understandably upset because she lost her roommate and is now forced to move in with the remaining girls, Gretchen, Val and Ivy. As the four ladies leave for the workroom, April quips: "We're the fantastic 4 and you've abducted April."



(FYI Mr. Fashionista informs me that if April knew anything at all, then she'd know the Fantastic 4 were soon to be the Fantastic 3).

2. A Cruise around the Harbor.
Cut to the runway. "Hello." Heidi is wearing blue satin pants with red high heels. We do not approve. She informs the remaining designers that they will be designing resort wear this week. Mike C is pretty sure he has it in the bag because he's from Palm Beach. Mondo says running around in his underwear is his idea of resort wear because he doesn't leave the house. Uh oh. This does not bode well for poor Mondo.

Next up, a cruise around New York Harbor, complete with mimosas, to get some inspiration for their resort wear challenge. We are assuming New York Harbor is pretty toxic, so I can't imagine what kind of inspiration for lounging around on the beach our designers are getting from their cruise past the Statute of Liberty. I suppose, however, that Lifetime didn't feel like coughing up the cash for a quick trip to Miami. Casanova says this challenge is very Michael Kors, which means it is so not his challenge. Again, foreshadowing? April says she's going to do some black "creepy" resortwear. We are intrigued.


After a little sketching on the yacht, the designers are off to Mood. Tim goes around to the designers letting them know it is all about their design aesthetic and keeping true to themselves, which, is, of course, somewhat ironic since we are soon to find out that the designers will not be executing their own designs.