As I mentioned in my previous post, I am currently doing a personal critique of the collections of the judges/guest judges featured on Project Runway, Season 3, or at least the ones that actually have a collection. I am currently looking at Zac Posen's Spring 2007 collection.
I must say I really love this dress. It is just so graceful and elegant. The treatment at the hem is unexpected, but in a fun and playful way. I personally would have pared it with a ribbon sandal rather than the white shoes, but I really haven't been too impressed with the styling of this show thus far in general.
That being said, the styling on this look is on the money. This look just exudes elegance and class. The length of the sleves and hem are spot on, the proportions are just lovely, and the neckline makes the look so interesting to me. The belt is accessorized to perfection, and the shoes really compliment the feel of this look.
I love this look from the waist up. That shirt is so gorgeous. The detail in the weaving, and how delicate it looks just thrills me. That being said, I would like the skirt, but the stringy cut-out area is just too hoochie. If there was a panel of sheer fabric perhaps it would soften it a bit, but as it is, I feel it's a bit of a stretch to pair the two pieces. And where did the clunky shoes come from??? Confused.
This look I love. It is the epitome of style, grace and elegance. I love to see a feminine twist on masculine pieces, and this has taken a 3 piece suit to a totally feminine ensemble. I think there are evening gowns out that have less femininity than this ensemble, and I'm loving the balance of just the right amount of draping and flowiness mixed with just the right amount of tailoring. The styling on this look is just spot-on as well.
I don't like the proportions here. Also, the fabric choices make me feel like we moved from the couch to the drapes. I get a feel of Vincent in the top (which isn't a good thing) and a feeling of Angela in the bottom (which also is not a good thing) and the bow just adds more volume to the look, which it was not in need of to begin with.
This look grows more on me the more I look at it and I attribute that to good styling. The shorts are perfection, the proportions on them are just right. The jacket confused me at first, but again the styling just about saves it. It's a so-so in my book.
Again, was Zac in kahoots with Scarlett O'Hara for thsi collection? Using drapery or upholstery fabric may fly in the Fall or Winter if you are ever so careful with it, but not the Spring... it's too heavy. The style of the dress would work for Spring, but the fabric choice kills this one for me.
I love this dress. It is so fun to me. While it does have a tutu feel to it, the top is so elegant, I feel it gravitates the look enough to make it work.
I was confused when I first saw this look. The jacket just seems so big and long for the proportion to be right. The skirt keeps pulling your eye up and the jacket keeps pulling your eye down, and it just doesn't work for me. The shirt was either bloused out too much, or it was just a poor fit on the model. Either way not one of my favorites. The shoes are not doing it for me either.

I know, I know. I haven't posted in a while. But... on my favorite blog, Project RunGay they are ripping the shows of the finalists, so I'm going to broaden the range and rip the collections of the guest judges... those that have them, that is...

My last name starts with a W, so I love it when people start at the end of the alphabet, so we will start with Mr. Zac Posen

I likenot love this. I have a belly so high waisted pants and I do not get along. Even on a model. I just don't like how the pants almost touch the bottom of her boobs. Totally personal opinion. But I do love how the silver and white work together. I love the scarf-look of the shirt, and with a few minor alterations to this look I would SO rock it!

Alright, I love the color... hate the shoes though. Also, the skirt needs to be a bit fuller. the form fitting through the upper part of the skirt doesn't fit in with the loose flowy feel of the rest of the dress, and adds on an unnecessary 5 lbs... I love the bodice though. Again, with only a few alterations, IMHO it would be totally amazing.

Love the pants, hate the sleeves. I do actually get what he was trying here. The severe crispness of the tailored pants against the flowy volume of the sleeves. The top is the total opposite of the pants. However, I feel there is a valid reason you only see sleves like that on clown costumes nowadays, and I just won't go there, moving on...

I absolutely love the proportions here(for daywear, which this is not). The sleves are the perfect length and contain just the right amount of detail(again for daywear). I would have gone with a less shiny fabric for this look just because it is (because of it's length) geared more towards daywear in my opinion. The "tie" detail was an unused opportunity to splash in a smidgen of color, but this ain't BK. However, given that this piece was meant to be evening wear (the back plunges, eliminating daywear) the hem needs to be longer and the sleeves need to be either longer or shorter.

More later in my next post...

Jeff won Project Runway... Yes, he's an ass... but so are a lot of good designers. I will not ever deny that I wanted him to win least of all (with the exceptions af Angela and Vincent) but you have to hand it to the boy, he pulled it off big time. His collection commanded the respect I don't feel he can ever command as a person. But as it happens, this was not actually a personality contest, and OProject Runway is full of twists... that's why they get nominated for Emmy's...

Tonight is the big finale for Project Runway 3. I have to admit it, I'm totally addicted to that show, along with Top Chef. Top Chef also has it's Season 2 Premiere tonight, which is the only thing that makes it bearable to say goodbye to Project Runway for a while.

That being said, I'm SO glad they changed hostesses this year. Last year the hostess was SO monotonous, I really had a hard time imagining how she got to be the host of a show (other than the fact she was Billy Joel's wife). Miss Padma is so gorgeous, and she can cook!! Much better Bravo...

Also, I will be looking forward to the return of the Mighty Tom Colicchio (who so reminds me of Steve's (from the Jerry Springer show) smarter and more stylish brother...

"Project Runway's" Milwaukee model shares her experience

By Heather LeszczewiczOMC Reporter

To read about Clarissa Anderson (the model originally paired with Angela, but modelled for Michael at Fashion Week) click here

My cable tv better get right before tomorrow night. It has been out since last Wednesday night (of course mere minutes before part 1 of the PR3 Finale) and after much screaming yelling and whining, the cable men finally made it out to my house on Sunday, only to tell me that it was due to an amp or something that exploded Wednesday and that there was nothing they could do. Gee, thanks... But Wednesday night is the finale finale of PR3, not to mention the premiere of Top Chef Season 2... so the cable company better get my cable fixed before Wednesday night or all I will have to keep me occupied will be sitting on hold to enquire yet again when it should be fixed... sigh...