Tim Gunn's Apartment Featured in NYPost.com

Tim Gunn has done some redecorating since The Scarlett and I visited in 2009.

First, of course, is Tim's Emmy Award proudly displayed on the kitchen counter!

(It looks like the same refrigerator, though!)

Also, Tim left the powder room in it's original aubergine glory - just for fun - when he first moved in.  Now it features wallpaper, fashion sketches and Tim's favorite Project Runway photos!

Tim admits that he is an "interiors nut."  He recently designed a line of home textiles for InDecor which will hit the market in the spring of 2014.

Click here for the full tour of Tim's apartment.

Trivia:  Tim met his real estate agent, Caroline Bass, when she appeared in an episode of 

"Tim Gunn's Guide to Style."

Also, click here for a wonderful interview with Tim that we missed while we were at Fashion Week!

The Tim Gunn Barbie Collection!

Tim Gunn introduces Barbie to the "Ten Essential Wardrobe Items!"

These dolls and accessory packs will be available at Target on August 1st.

Also at BarbieCollector.com.

Tim shared a preview of the designs with me when we visited in Atlanta and can you guess which Project Runway designer helped create the collection?

All photos from Mattel.

From The Mailbox

Project Runway Season Five designer Suede and Top Design Season Two contestant Serge Van Lian will be among the celebrity guests at the first annual Lynx Ensemble Theater Benefit Gala. Click here for more information.

Fresh from her appearance on Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, Eliza Neals will return home this weekend for what she described as a night of "fashion, fun and music" at Detroit's Cliff Bells.Click here for details.

Click here for more from Tim Gunn's visit to Madison Wisconsin.

The latest in Project Courtroom? Weinstein layoffs.

Click here to guess the mystery hair care brand!

Tim Gunn's Guide to Style Previews - Erica

The finale of Tim Gunn's Guide to Style is tonight, Thursday 11/20 @ 10/9c. Tim's client for this special episode is Erica, a bride-to-be with a serious confidence problem. Her tall stature leaves her self-conscious with every outfit she tries on. Can Tim help her restore her faith in herself in time to step into the spotlight on her wedding day?

Previews For Tonight's Episode of Guide to Style

Tim Gunn's Guide to Style Previews - Eliza

Click here for more about tomorrow night's show from the Detroit Free Press.

From The Mailbox

Check out this new Tim Gunn T-shirt here.

Ready for Halloween? Kelli Martin shares costume tips here.

Did you catch Jeffrey Sebelia's appearance on VH1? He was a judge for a fashion show on "Rock of Love Charm School." If you missed it, there are repeats all week. Check the schedule here.

Laura Bennett shares her figure-slimming secrets on The Daily Beast.

Previews For Tonight's Episode of Guide to Style

Tim Gunn's Favorites

Perry Hagopian

Tim Gunn reveals his favorites at InStyle.com. Also check out the "Ten Essential Items" and behind-the-scenes photos from Guide to Style.

From The Mailbox

Photo courtesy of ProjectRunway.com.

NY judge dismisses a suit in favor of Project Runway producers. (No, not THAT case....)

Click here for a new interview with Jerell Scott from our friends at DeNovo Magazine.

E! Online features a poll for the best quote of the night.

Columbus Alive has posted a new interview with Kelli Martin.

Just in case you missed it, click here for a link to a new Terri Stevens interview including a video.

Ricky Lizalde will be hosting this gallery party in Escondido.

Click here for a new interview with Tim Gunn and Gretta Monahan.

Did you miss the premiere of Tim Gunn's Guide to Style last night because you were watching debate coverage? Have no fear, the Bravo schedule presents many more opportunities to catch this episode including today at 2:30.

Tim Gunn's Guide To Style Premieres Thursday Night at 11:00

I was thrilled to receive a "screener" of the first episode of season two of Tim Gunn's Guide to Style and I am happy to say that there are many improvements.

The biggest change is the new co-host and fashion accomplice, Gretta Monahan. She is adorable. She has a beautiful smile and dimples and she feels like a friend. Gretta has several wardrobe changes during the first episode and she looks fabulous in every scene.

Right off the bat you will notice that there is no staged "Surprise, Tim Gunn is coming to your house!" phone call.

No pawing through the underwear drawer....

and no sorting the contents of the closet into four piles...

But they have kept the things that make the show unique and special. The Optitex is still helping the makeover subject to visualize her shape and how certain styles and silhouettes look on her.

They are still stressing the importance of the right undergarments.

Of course, my favorite part of every episode is when they visit the designer showrooms. Only Tim Gunn could provide this kind of access. In this episode, they visit Gilles Mendel and he is completely charming and very generous.

The makeover subject in this episode, Meredith, is especially endearing. She is intelligent and appreciative and seems to be really paying attention to Tim and Gretta. Her transformation is remarkable.

Check out these previews and tune in to Tim Gunn's Guide to Style on Thursday night!

From The Mailbox

I thought that Kevin Christiana might know Gretta Monahan, so I asked what he thought of her joining Tim Gunn on "Guide to Style." Here is his response:

I am very excited to hear that Gretta Monahan will be co-hosting Tim Gunn's Guide to Style. I know her from the Rachael Ray Show and I have to say that she's such a sweetheart. She knows a lot about fashion and has an amazing personality. Tim's audience is going to love her. They complement each other very well. Kudos to who ever made this decision.

Congrats Gretta!

Christian Siriano recently appeared on MTV. Here, he sounds off on the styles featured on "The Hills."

Tim Gunn's Co-Host is Gretta Monahan

Bravo announced today that the "Fashion Accomplice" for Tim Gunn in Season Two of "Guide To Style" will be Gretta Monahan. Click here for the Press Release.

Learn more about Gretta (Gretchen) here on her website. She is certainly lovely and accomplished. We are eager to see what she will bring to the show. Thoughts?

By the way, last week we asked you for your ideas for a Tim Gunn's Guide to Style co-host. Click here for our poll results.

From The Mailbox

This is actress Michelle Krusiec wearing a Rami Kashou design at the "What Happens in Vegas" premiere.

Click here for a great interview with Ricky Lizalde along with plenty of photos of his newest designs.

Today is the final day to vote in our "Tim Gunn's Co-Host?" poll.

Poll: A New Co-host for Tim Gunn?

more at twiigs.com...

From The Mailbox

According to this interview in The Miami Herald, Veronica Webb will not be Tim Gunn's co-host in season two of "Guide to Style." No surprise there... Who will be the new co-host? Does Tim even need one?

Ricky Lizalde will be showing his designs during Escondido's Fashion Week.

Jack Mackenroth gets paired up with "Top Design" winner Matt Lorenz of all people to judge a design contest in Seattle in the latest version of Reality Worlds Collide.

According to WWD, Elle Magazine still hasn't hired a replacement for Nina Garcia. Here is the relevant paragraph:

ELLE RAISER: Though Elle and former fashion director Nina Garcia have not yet settled on the terms of their future working relationship (nor her relationship to "Project Runway," since Elle is contracted to the show through season five), the magazine elevated several staffers, including Garcia's old assistants, to fill the gap. First, Kate Lanphear, senior style and market editor who is said to be a possible successor for Garcia, has been promoted to style director. Joann Pailey, formerly senior fashion market editor, was promoted to market director. Also, Jade Frampton was elevated to a market editor and Malina Joseph has been named fashion bookings editor. A replacement for Garcia, who was fired from her position earlier this month, has not yet been appointed.

From The Mailbox

First, we have a note from Dan Renzi - our favorite Miami-based blogger. Dan is helping out at the Miami Film Festival and wants you all to know that there is a drawing for two tickets to the Eleven Minutes on Friday. The winner also receives 2 VIP tickets to the after party, including the fashion show and a chance to meet Jay McCarroll backstage.

To enter, email elevenminutestickets@gmail.com. The winner will be announced on Friday.

On to the news...

Yes, that WAS Jack Mackenroth playing the part of a corpse last night on Law and Order. Congratulations, Jack.

After watching the opening minutes of the show I switched over to the "Real Housewives of NYC Reunion" and I have to admit - I loved it. I have enjoyed the entire season - except that it was far too short. Those women are FABULOUS!!!

Tim Gunn will be at the Macy's Store in the Colonie Center in Albany on Saturday the 26th. Click here for a new interview. Here is a highlight:

Q: Can you tell me about the move "Project Runway" is making from Bravo to Lifetime?

A: I'm very loyal to Bravo and my own show ("Tim Gunn's Guide to Style") is coming back for a second season on Bravo, so I feel a bit like a polygamist. The viewership of Lifetime is well over double that of Bravo. I have such huge regard for the show and am so thrilled to be part of it, I'm delighted to bring it to an audience that's bigger. Am I sad to leave Bravo with "Runway"? Yes, I would be dishonest if I didn't say that. But am I excited about Lifetime? Yes, I am.

Attention Toronto: Tim Gunn will also speaking at The ELLE Show on Sunday, April 27th. Click here for more information.

Meanwhile, Christian Siriano will be at Notre Dame tonight.

This Variety article about magazine editors becoming celebrities, contains these quotes from Nina Garcia:

Says Garcia of her "Runway" stint: "It has all benefitted the magazine and myself. I don't consider myself a television personality. It's something I never anticipated doing."

Garcia reports she is in discussions with Bravo and the Weinstein Co. about developing future shows. "I don't want to do another makeover show," she says. "New projects come to me every day."

More about the crossover between the Fashion Industry and Reality TV here. It is interesting to note that Desiree Gruber and Jane Cha are producing the new Elle-magazine centered reality show, "Perfect Fit" for the CW. This may be worth a look...Of course, with Anne Slowey as a judge... Maybe not.

Tuesday News

All of the designs from the Hershey's challenge are now available for auction at SeenOn.com, with the net proceeds benfitting the Young Survivor Coalition. Rami's winning dress from this challenge was on my Top 5 list. Get your bids in now!

Speaking of the Top 5, there is a new schedule for the rollout of our poll results. We will count them down one by one beginning this Saturday, March 1 and reveal the winner on Wednesday, March 5 - the same day that the Season 4 winner is announced. That means the voting window has been extended. Get your picks in now before it's too late!

How would you like Tim Gunn to make you over? Casting for Season 2 of Tim Gunn's Guide To Style is now open. We recommend a padlock on your underwear drawer.

TGGTS Party!

How about one more twirl around the dance floor with Mr. Gunn? By popular demand, we're hosting a party this evening for the finale of Tim Gunn's Guide To Style. And even though some of us have seen this episode already, we can still have fun with it, right? Note: the finale starts at 10:30 p.m.!

Come on in, the party room is open!

Preview Videos - Tim Gunn's Guide to Style

Tonight we meet Lori, a woman that needs to come to recognize that depth of her beauty was not scarred by her accident.


Click here for the Yahoo video.