Project Runway Fantasy Game Update from Mark Y - Week 4

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Hi PR Fantasy Game Fans,

Can you believe that Friday is the Fashion Week finale for Season 7? The designers are in NYC right now putting the finishing touches on their collections, fitting models and getting in each other's way, I imagine. Oh, to be a fashionable fly on the wall of the tent!

But we need to think about our teams for the Episode 5 round of the Fantasy Game. Guilt overwhelmed me this week for dropping my guy Anthony. He's way too charming, real and funny, so he's back on the roster with Amy (still loving her for the potato sack handkerchief skirt) and Mila who confidently pushes the envelope which is something I admire.

And you? Who are you liking for a really big challenge? Heidi in the winning look on the cover of Marie Claire. Eat your heart out Elle!

Team members please leave your comments here. I'd love to read what's on your mind based upon your member name > Dingo8mybaby (my personal fave; quote it all the time), Thirdworldgoddess, Olive_Ann, KeTchUp_PleAsE, and futurestylist (surely you have strong opinions!). Speak out, Team!

There is still time to sign up for the PRSuperFans fantasy team. Click here to join!

Althea Harper Fall 2010 Show February 15

Project Runway Season 6 Runner Up, Althea Harper, to Showcase Eponymous Collection with Runway Presentation on February 15, 2010

New York, NY (February 8, 2010) – On February 15, 2010, Althea Harper will debut her Fall 2010 Contemporary Sportswear collection with a runway presentation at 7pm at Sundaram Tagore Gallery (547 west 27th street, New York, NY) Sponsors for the show include Sequin Jewelry and Michael Antonio Shoes.

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Episode 5 Guest Judge: Joanna Coles

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As if you didn't already figure it out from this week's preview, Marie Claire editor-in-chief Joanna Coles will be the guest judge for Episode 5. Will Nina behave herself in front of her boss?

Tuesday Mailbox

Click here for Nick Verreos's article about the FIDM 18th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibit. Project Runway Season Two Designer Andrae Gonzalo also joined the fun.

WWD.com has prepared a "Fall 2010 Newcomer's Guide" to Fashion Week and two of our Project Runway faves are included.

Click here for a profile of Daniel Vosovic.

Click here for Korto Momolu.

Carol Hannah Whitfield is on the cover of the February issue of The Fashion Journal.

From The Mailbox

Heidi Klum introduced her maternity line on Good Morning America this morning.


Tim Gunn will be a guest on The View, Wednesday, Feb. 10. Click here for more information.

Construction workers holla at their boy...

Looking for Ping Wu's Glasses?

This is the Lafont "Scarlet" frame available in black, green, grey and pink.

Click here for details. Thanks suzq!

Jay McCarroll in Celebrity Fit Club 7: Boot Camp, Premieres Tonight on VH-1

Somehow Jay seems like the most sane one in the cast!

Jay McCarroll Documentary "Eleven Minutes" DVD Release on Feb 23rd

This is a fascinating look at what it takes to produce a fashion show.
Kelly Cutrone ("Kell on Earth") is also featured.
Click here to order.

Korto Momolu Accessories Now Available at Dillard's

Click here to shop!

Episode 5 Preview Video

Rihanna Wears a Christian Siriano Design to the Pepsi Refresh Project Kick-off Party

Click here for details.

Singer Kat DeLuna wore the same dress last month to a book launch. Check it out here.

Design a Red-Hot Dress!

You can win a Michael Kors bag and $2000.00 cash.


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Tour Christian Siriano's New Studio

Recapalooza!

David Dust really needs a DVR...

The New Old Biddy is guaranteed to make you laugh...

Eric3000 is feeling the Lifetime love...

Cliffie knows his chitty-chitty from his bang-bang...

Jordan Baker will always be essential around here...

Miz Shoes is in rare form...

Elisa has been part of the looza from the very beginning...
Second City Style always delivers...
Hannah has found some great designer/cartoon matches...
Toyouke always has good takes on the designs...

Update: Lorraine offers up her deliciouis "recapasoupa..."

Thank you recappers, until next week!

Have a recap to share? Send a link to team BPR to join in the looza fun.

Episode 4 Online - "Design your Heart Out"

Don't forget that you can watch Project Runway Episode 4 online (click here for MyLifetime.com) and On Demand through your cable provider starting today.

BPR Podcast With Jesus Estrada

Long-time readers will recognize my daughter, Kaitlin, with Jesus. We met him on Thanksgiving at Gordana Gehlhausen's home. He was completely charming and adorable as you will hear in the interview.

I wish all of you could have had the chance to get to know him better.

Click here for the podcast. Thank you Jesus!

Update: Click here for a great exit interview with Jesus from Movieline.

Weekend News

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Click here to purchase Amy's winning dress from ProjectRunway.com.

Click here for an article about episode four winner, Amy Sarabi from the Oakland Fashion Examiner.

Click here to learn more about last night's winning model, Nadine Jenkins.

Want to go to the Marc Jacobs Show? DKNY? Badgley Mischka? FashionIndie.com's Daniel Saynt is offering his seats in a charity auction to benefit Haitian Relief Efforts. Click here for these auctions and more.

Bluefly-Cam Episode 4

Tim's Take - Season 7 - Episode 4

Also, click here for Tim Gunn's blog at myLifetime.com.

From the Mailbox

Click here for a profile of Mychael Knight from the Greenville Fashion Examiner.

Click here to learn where Nina Garcia likes to shop in New York.

Click here for a sneak peek at the new WesFeld Collection from season Five's Wesley Nault and Daniel Feld.

Congratulations, Amy

You had an immediate connection with your model muse and you were committed in making her feel beautiful, sexy and confident. You created a flowing dress that Georgina Chapman called ethereal as she noted how happy your client looked. Michael Kors said your dress was elegant yet modern and admired how you handled the fabric noting the shine of the charmeuse through the chiffon. Nina Gracia also loved the fabric that you picked and stated that the gown was feminine. We agree with the judges that you picked the right silhouette for your girl. You judiciously used a soupçon of the branded fabric at the waistband while you rocked that Campbell's scarf headband yourself on the runway. Well played, Amy!

This post is only for positive words for Amy Sarabi. If you have negative commentary or something to say about another designer, you may do so in our Reactions post here.

Image courtesy of myLifetime.com.

BPR Love for Jesus Estrada

As one of the youngest contestants to ever appear on Project Runway you certainly had the talent and promise to attract attention in the fashion world. This week your model muse wanted to show off her slim figure and you gave her the form-fitting look that she desired; as she walked you could tell that she knew that her body looked amazing and you definitely satisfied your client. Heidi Klum noted your strong construction skills and Michael Kors said that you know how to make clothes. Your exit was one of the most cheerful we've ever seen as if you knew that you had been given an incredible opportunity and now it was your chance to take to take charge of your fashion career. Your future is bright, Jesus!

This post is only for positive words for Jesus Estrada. If you have negative commentary or something to say about another designer, you may do so in our Reactions post here.

Image courtesy of myLifetime.com.

Poll - Episode 4 - Your Turn to Be the Judge

Photos: 1). Amy 2). Anna 3). Anthony 4). Ben 5). Emilio 6). Janeane
7). Jay 8). Jesse 9). Jesus 10). Jonathan 11). Maya 12).Mila 13). Seth Aaron
Photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.com. Click to see a larger view.

You've seen the designs on the runway and now it's your turn to be the judges. This week you are Heidi Klum,Nina Garcia, Michael Kors and Georgina Chapman.

Click here to tell us who should have won.

Click here to tell us who should have been auf'd.

Reactions To Epsiode 4

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Mrs. Harvey Weinstein and Nina have had their say, how about you? Post your reactions to Episode 4 here.

Episode 4 Party!

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Welcome one and all to BPR party central! Tonight we celebrate Episode 4, "Design Your Heart Out". Join Project Runway fans from across the land as we dish about our favorite show. We'll watch the episode together and share our thoughts in the comments below this post.

Tonight we'll see if our baker's dozen of designers can handle some real world clients. It's BPR party time!

BPR Live Play By Play: Episode 4

There is Still Time...

...to bid in the episode 3 auction.


Right now Jay and Maya's gown has the highest bid!

Tonight On BPR

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It's a real world model challenge tonight on Project Runway and the real world BPR team is ready for action! Here's the game plan for Episode 4, "Design Your Heart Out":

• The BPR party room opens at 9:30 p.m. for your show night pleasure. We'll be taking blood pressure readings and doling out free stress tests to ensure your cardiovascular fitness. Who says watching TV is bad for your health?
• Tbone and suzq will once again pollute the blogosphere with their live play by play coverage of Episode 4. Pre-game coverage starts around 9:30 p.m. leading up to the 10:00 p.m. show time.
• At 11:00 p.m., check back in to tell us how nuts the judges were in our weekly reactions post.

Happy Thursday everyone, can't wait to see you tonight on BPR!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 3

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Our polls for Episode 3 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Maya Luz deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You agreed with the judges and thought that Ping should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 4 poll.

From the Mailbox

Korto Momolu is set to debut her new handbag line at Dillard's on February 15th. Click here for more information.

Click here for a new interview with Anthony Williams from Una LaMarche.

Project Runway Season One Winner Jay McCarroll is a contestant on Celebrity Fit Club 7: Boot Camp. The show premieres February 8th at 9:00 PM ET on VH-1.

Click here for a profile of Oakland's Amy Sarabi.

Click here for an interview with Ping Wu.

Project Runway Fantasy Game Update from Mark Y - Week 3

Greetings, Fantasy Fashionistas!

In Week Three of the Project Runway Fantasy Game, the designers will be seeing red it seems. Red fabric that is, in an inspiring challenge with everyday women whose lives have been impacted by heart disease. Good for Project Runway for raising awareness in a fashionable way. The all red challenge evens the playing field as well.

How are you all scoring? Some players are picking well with 50-plus points. I scored big last week thanks to a smart pick - Mila. Odds are one of the boys will say bye bye this week, and any way, as delightful as he is, Anthony hasn't been scoring well, I'm sorry to say. I'll sit him and Emilio on the Blue Fly Accessory Wall and re-fit the team with Amy and Anna. I think Anna will be our next sleeper success. I've liked all of her looks so far.

The PRSuperfan team continues to grow. KarlinW, swisschocolate, and inthisguise have just joined in the last few days. BPR regulars Suzq, TropicalChrome, SewLikeTheWind and John C have been on board from the beginning. See you all in the Party Room as ususal!

If you're not on the team yet, it's not too late. Click here to sign up.

Irina Shabayeva Debuts Fall 2010 Collection on Feb. 13

Project Runway Season Six Winner, Irina Shabayeva will present her Fall 2010 Collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. "This collection is about the fantasy of flight and liberation..." The show is sponsored by Tupperware. Click here for the full press release.