Are you a Project Runway-aholic? Then this is for you! Here's the inside scoop I'm bringing you from ProjectRunway.com about the designs. I've been able to look at them up close in person, and I want to share all the dirty details with you!



Even though I'm not a fan of Blayne's "girliciousness," I've got to credit him with creativity and innovation. His design was among the most original on the runway. Blayne used charcoal grey and white shelving lining to construct a romper with a halter neckline. He also created a net pattern down the front with gauze, lime green and white shoe strings, and basketball netting. My favorite part of the design was the bold peeks of color--neon green stitching, teal and pink "no fog" mitts. This outfit was cut off the model, so I can only imagine it was interesting trying to get her dressed! In our auction, "Blaynesmom" had the highest bid--looks like his mom is starting her own collection. Do you think she'll try and wear the romper or just frame it in the living room?


I made sure I got a quick peek at Jerell's design before it left our office as well. I didn't care much for it, but it was a well constructed garment. The first thing I noticed was the weight of the Koosh ball, which created a shoulder pad for the asymmetrical neckline; it was heavy! Jerell used a mesh laundry bag to construct the bodice and a lace tablecloth (surprise, what an original idea...) to create the skirt. Props to Jerell for being on trend and dip-dying his skirt in fruit punch though. Jerell used Hawaiin flower garland to create the individual flowers along the neckline. Even though I didn't find Jerell's design to be spectacular, it was mostly well constructed with princess seams and good movement & volume in the skirt. The only exception being the pins which held the back of the bodice together.

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