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Anonymous

Sadly, I expect sweet Anthony to be gone pretty quickly. The bar looks comfy, altho’ expect I’ll be whispering ’cause it seems to lux…

Anonymous

Nah he’s too good with the sound bite

http://www.facebook.com/people/Linda-Harris/1358701372 Linda Harris

I think either Sweet Pea or Elisa

http://twitter.com/susanpcollier Susan Collier

Mexican margarita, please! I’m going to vote for Michael Costello as the first one to go home. I wrote in Anthony Williams first, but now I think it’s Michael. We’ll see. I’m along for the ride.
Cannot wait to see what Kara Janx, Mondo, and Gordana cook up.

Anonymous

Susan,

I’ll join you for both the margarita and the vote to send Michael packing. Once was enough, thank you very much!

So happy to see Mondo, Gordana and Austin again

srq

Anonymous

At last! I’ve been looking forward to this all day. Make mine a dirty Grey Goose martini,please, and let’s get this party started! Sweet P is toast, I think.

Anonymous

Lovely! Just the place to sip a little flute of champagne . . . or six! (Depends on how bad the show is.)

I feel confident BM’ll keep big personalities as long as possible for the TV Factor, so I think Jerrell will be the first one auf’d. (Will they still get auf’d with no Heidi?)

Pam Winters

I want that ceiling and chandelier in my dining room. I also want a gin and tonic with three limes. And people in hell want ice water, but they ain’t gettin’ it (sez my father-in-law).

I bet they’ll knock off Gordana early. Not that she deserves it, but she always seemed to be really, really underappreciated.

Anonymous

Gorgeous bar.

I think Elisa will go first

eta: I’d like an Irish neat.

Anonymous

Michael Costello or the chick that spit on her clothes…what’s her name? Anyway.

I believe I’ll have margaritas this evening.

http://www.GiftedCollector.com Nancy Abrams

Elisa.

http://twitter.com/astrosexy e l i z a b e t h 。

I really dislike when individual shots are turned into group photos. Gordana looks hilarious compared to everyone else.

http://twitter.com/astrosexy e l i z a b e t h 。

I really dislike when individual shots are turned into group photos. Gordana looks hilarious compared to everyone else.

muzan-e

Torn: first to go is either Michael Costello or my darling pixie Elisa, but I can’t decide which.

Seems I’m not the only one, either! *g* Why don’t we pass the time with a few vodka-somethings, or even a few vodka-vodkas. That chandelier demands that my drinks feature a certain dark austerity.

I am ever so willing to comply.

http://www.facebook.com/people/Michelle-Shields/1200782178 Michelle Shields

I had the best pineapple martini last night and could really drink a dozen if I didn’t think it would put me on the floor (bathroom or otherwise).
If we are basing this on total weirdness I’d say Elisa. And you know everyone is going to pull out all the stops on this.

Anonymous

Who I think it will be: Elisa (boo! I’d like her to stick around)

Who I wish it will turn out to me: Michael Costello or Sweet P. I loathe the aesthetics they each bring and never thought they designed a good garment during either of their runs.

Anonymous

Michael Costello will be the first to go.

Anonymous

I have missed you all so much!!!

Anonymous

I’m looking forward (trepidatiously) to some genuine designing of the cuttin’ ‘n’ sewin’ sort, not design by drama from B-M. If the latter, I’ll be yowling with the rest of the Kittens about how we wuz robbed. Again. Y’know, I can’t remember all their names from the photo – I’ll have my recollection refreshed by the show, but it’s been a looong time since some of these designers have been giving an anxious eye to Brother Clock.

I think Michael Costello will be first out.

Some really earthy Czech beer, please. It’s winter.

All the best,

NDC

Anonymous

MY LIVING ROOM! What are you all doing in my living room?! Oh, who cares. Runway All-Stars is on, here’s a bucket of ice, the booze is in the cabinet and you can rinse out a jelly jar if the crystal tumblers are spoken for.

Anonymous

If that’s what your living room looks like, can I come over? I’ll bring brownies/booze!
- http://profiles.google.com/shannonlstewart Shannon Stewart
  
  I’m planning to redo my entire place based around bars from the TLounges… just for the fun of it…

Call me Bee

I am excited beyond repair to be back in the TLounge with all my cyber-buddies. This is a beautful place–Bartend! A round on me! And you can give me a bit of Tokaji–I’m feeling so sophisticated!
Elise will go first–she just does not have the guts for competition I don’t think. But really–anyone–save for Mondo or Austin–could have a bad night. BTW–April looks so fab! I’m sure Peach will be watching tonight….
Prosit, everyone!

Anonymous

Elise would be my guess for the first boot too, but it’s BM: They could auf Mondo, just for the publicity.

Boys, you chose a gorgeous place for us tonight–that ceiling! Those chandeliers! It’s January in Michigan: Please put a bottle of eiswein on…well, ice…for me. I’m going to kill it in small sips.
- Call me Bee
  
  Oooh eiswein! I think I have a bottle of that around here somewhere….
  - Anonymous
    
    Check your fridge! When it’s ice-cold, it is just amazing!

Anonymous

I’m thinking Elisa probably.

But it’s so hard for me to find just one to root for! Austin! Kara! Gordana! Mondo! I even like Michael C, Anthony, and Rami! My brain is in a tizzy.

Alloy Jane

Ah look, my future living room. Damn, this means I have to put Project Runway back on my tivo. Hopefully it’s listed as All Stars or something that won’t force my machine to record any of the garbage seasons that they’ll probably pump somewhere down the line, you know, before the end of All Stars. The picture is def stupid and I think Sweat P will be out first. I just don’t see how she can compete with the likes of some of these folks.

J Dreesen

(it is in fact listed as All Stars – your sentiment is shared at our house!)

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=608416678 Jenny Jackson White

Must have a White Russian – it will match the space. I think Elisa will be gone, and I’m betting Austin wins this season.

Anonymous

I think we need to have a drinking game in which we must down our particular beverage every time Michael Costello cries or makes some other gratuitous attention grabbing move.

Anonymous

Let’s get REALLY hammered: Chug every time Kenley whines. That’ll be about 63 chugs in an hour.
- http://beautyforrealgirls.blogspot.com/ accidental housewife
  
  Yikes. I’ll be on the floor in the first 20 minutes.

Anonymous

Mondo wins. This is the season to make up for stiffing Mondo two seasons ago, just like the previous “All-stars-ish” show gave Daniel V the win he was robbed of in season two! Fearless prediction!

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=608416678 Jenny Jackson White

It will be a close competition between Austin, Mondo, and Rami, I think. But Austin for the win.

Anonymous

I’m not sure who will be the 1st one to get auff’d, but I’ll be watching! And drinking. A lot. I’m starting with some well chilled prosecco, and I’ll see where I end up…

Anonymous

April’s my pick for the auf.

http://twitter.com/TigerLaverada TigerLaverada

Well, I hope it’s Sweet P or Michael Costello — not because I don’t like them, but because they were the least impressive to me of this group. I know lots of people are guessing Elisa, but I think she’s pretty talented. The question is whether she can gin up her game for the peculiarities of reality TV. At least she knows what she’s getting in to at this point, so I hope she’ll do well.

http://twitter.com/urban_gypsy Urban Gypsy aka Tess

I’m so excited for this even though I know not to get my hopes up too high but how can it not be fantastic?

Probably a Nutella Martini or two (and I have the makings, you all can come over) in one of those comfy chairs in Prague would make it even better. One can dream.

First to go, Michael Costello…

Anonymous

Could you explain how to make a Nutella martini, please? Because I’m intrigued, and I just happen to have some nutella and some very nice vodka at hand….
- Anonymous
  
  I would also like the recipe but I have nutella and some horrible cheap vodka on hand.
  - JillK
    
    I’m guessing that a nutella martini would actually include frangelico and chocolate syrup or liquer rather than actual Nutella. I’m not sure how well it would blend down.
- http://twitter.com/urban_gypsy Urban Gypsy aka Tess
  
  Here you go!
  Coat a martini glass rim with Nutella and swirl in chocolate shavings if you haveMix 1 1/2 shot Godiva, 1/2 shot Frangelico, 1/2 shot creme de cocoa, 1/2 shot vodka, a splash of cream in a shaker w/ice and strain into your glassI love these things. If you like Nutella, you’ll be addicted.
  - Eclectic Mayhem
    
    Intriguing… but also calorific by the sounds of it!
    - http://twitter.com/urban_gypsy Urban Gypsy aka Tess
      
      Totally up there in calories especially if you knock back four of them!
  - Anonymous
    
    Yum. I think I’ll have to try that, maybe for next week.
  - Anonymous
    
    Oh, you’re a total doll! Thank you so much! I’m not much for sweet drinks, but I’m making an exception for this one!
    - http://twitter.com/urban_gypsy Urban Gypsy aka Tess
      
      You’re welcome and you can always tone down the sweet stuff and up the vodka. In fact, that’s what I do.
  - http://profiles.google.com/shannonlstewart Shannon Stewart
    
    I just sent this to a friend with instructions to deliver one to my hospital room come May! We’ll just tell the nurses it’s chocolate milk…

Anonymous

Jarell should be auf’ed just for what he is wearing in the group shot. Hiddy as usual. I HATED his asthetic in his first go-round, and judging solely on that photo, I am not seeing much change. Ick.

Anonymous

Don’t count Kara Janx out yet! Her finale collection was amazing.

http://pulse.yahoo.com/_5UQHEKG5EDX4T6NMARUC565TPQ Amy

It’s questionable whether or not I missed PR. But I DEFINITELY missed T. Lounge. Glad it’s back!!!!

Anonymous

Looking at that group, I think Anthony or Michael is gone tonight.

Scott Isaacs

Picture it: Denver, 12/31/11, the local gay watering hole, full to bursting and pumping the loud tunes. I’m about to order my drink, when I notice Mondo standing just to my right. Of course, I let him order first. I grab my drink and a slew of raspberry kamikazes for my friends, we toast in 2012, then I walk up to Mondo and wish him the best for 2012 and congratulations on everything he’s done so far. He doesn’t know me, but hey…random well wishes from drunk strangers on festive holiday nights are always welcome, right?

Oh yeah…the question at hand…

Let’s see. In the absence of any other evidence, things do not look good for Michael C. He and Mondo are great buds, and Michael is here in Denver tonight with Mondo for the kick-off party. Much as I like him (I really do), the last time Michael C was here publicly was the night that Gretchen won PR; it seemed like he was here to support Mondo. Super cool move on his part, but I wonder if MC is here again in a similar capacity. And we all know Mondo’s not leaving anytime soon.

I hope this isn’t the case. I would not shed tears for Elisa or Gordana or Jerrell. (BTW, is Jerrell wearing a Rami Kashou original in that photo?)

http://profiles.google.com/shannonlstewart Shannon Stewart

Oh he could be on hand to support Mondo in his hour of triumph too. Like the friend who shows up for both funerals and weddings with you:)
Anonymous

Hello, fellow Denverite! Are you going to the kick-off party? Sounds fun.
Eclectic Mayhem

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to provide the Bitter Kittens with regular updates as to the mood in this fabled Denver venue. And to give Mondo many of the Kittens’ love.

Scott Isaacs – minion in the field – do you accept?

This posting will self destruct in 5… 4… 3… 2…
- Scott Isaacs
  
  Eclectic Mayhem…LOVE your nick! Why I can’t get my nick (Uncle Spike) to show up is beyond me. I feel naked in front of the nation posting like this.
  
  You’d love it. Beauty Bar is the place, and they have martinis and manicures on sale before and during the proceedings. Malheuerusement, I was unable to attend last night. But from my suburban outpost (from where I think I can see Kansas), I could hear the kittens cheer during his pinata comments and the judges’ comments about his dress. Mayhaps next Thursday?

Anonymous

Crown Royal and cranberry on ice. I’m giddy with excitement and I’d like everyone to stay the first week!

Lori

I don’t know what most of them have accomplished since their PR season, and I don’t much care who goes when. I just want these designers to bring the quality, the beautiful and the well-crafted crazy.

Oh, and for B/M to leave their childhoods and personal problems out of it.

And I hope ScottyF comes back to the blog, I miss his comments.

Anonymous

I adore Scotty F.
- Anonymous
  
  Me too! I miss his cutting wit and clever insights.
  - Lori
    
    I love this blog and obviously it’s your blog, T Lo, so you can delete my comments, you can ban me but I miss ScottyF and I’m not the only one and I’ll never understand why you picked him for a tongue-lashing when his comments and sweet presence added so much to your blog.
    - Eclectic Mayhem
      
      Crikey – what on earth did I miss? If it’s not too controversial can someone point me in the direction of whatever happened?
    - Anonymous
      
      Me too…I’m confused…had noticed Scotty hadn’t been around, but figured he was just busy or something.
    - Anonymous
      
      Ditto. What the hell happened???? Someone who knows–please explain!
    - http://profiles.google.com/shannonlstewart Shannon Stewart
      
      There was a bit of drama over Jude Law and TLo and Scotty F. The whole thing was more than an overreaction. (Just for the record, guys, I got what your point was in that).
    - Anonymous
      
      Wow, I missed all that too. Thanks for the (non shit-stirring) update, Shannon.
    - Anonymous
      
      Good lord, I just googled around and found it. I had no idea.
    - Anonymous
      
      Hear, hear! You know, as often in life as we should be taking the
      advice of some fierce queens, there are some situations that really call
      for a Jewish Mother, someone who will grab you by the ear and say,
      “Don’t show up for dinner empty-handed. Smile and say thank you for the hydrangeas and shut up.
      And whoever you insult, do TRY not to insult your biggest fans,
      dear(s).” We don’t always need diva lessons. Maybe Liz is available!
      
      And I’m sorry. I had to say it. And I don’t want to sound too harsh
      about it. I hope this can be seen as honest criticism from a fan. This
      blog IS so fabulous, but it’s disappointing when that occasional sour
      note of dismissiveness appears. I’m sure we’re all thrilled when we see
      your cartoon avatar in the comments section; unfortunately as often as
      not it’s a sarcastic bitch slap for one of the kittens. That’s fine,
      but how about maybe a balancing that out for the new year a bit? You
      know, the whole “minions” things is very funny, but only if we’re
      confident that you do actually respect your readers.
      
      The whole Scotty thing made no sense. You do realize he is far and away
      the most “liked” commenter on the blog, and that many people have said
      he is a strong reason that they keep coming back. It just makes no
      sense at all.
      
      I’m sure at this point in your success you don’t want to just be
      surrounded by sycophants. So, please, before you react, consider
      accepting this as some blunt but well-meaning criticism. I hope I’ve
      made it clear I mean it that way.
    - Anonymous
      
      Okay, I got carried away. Forgive me. Being mid-divorce and dealing with all the really shitty economic fallout of all that, things have a way of spilling out where they don’t belong. And since the ex has an officially diagnosed virulent and terminal case of narcissism (“sociopathic subtype”), I’m particularly over-primed to any whiff of
      dismissiveness. I mean, it just kind of pushes my buttons and lights up every nerve like a Christmas tree. So I admit to that. (And not to sound too dire. Things are looking up, and if I could carry a tune, I’d be belting the HELL out of “I Will Survive.”)
      
      Still, I know many of us would like to see ScottyF back. Think you might be able to facilitate that, boys? Maybe he overreacted, got in a bit of a snit. So how do queens make up? I think he lurks, and he gave you that lovely Irish blessing for New Year’s.
      How about a peace offering? Maybe a nice note? (And there’s my Jewish mother side coming out again!).
      
      And again, if I was out of line, my apologies.
    - http://www.tomandorenzo.com Tom and Lorenzo
      
      …the hell?
    - Lori
      
      My comment was gone, now it’s back, thought it was you, guess not.
    - http://www.tomandorenzo.com Tom and Lorenzo
      
      Disqus has been moody today. We have very little control over it when it acts up.
- Anonymous
  
  I am so out of the loop - I had no idea there was an issue here. Oh well. I just remember his comments about how much he loved Bert. I thought those were funny.
  - http://twitter.com/urban_gypsy Urban Gypsy aka Tess
    
    I’m out of the loop too. What the hell happened? I thought we all loved Scotty.
    - http://twitter.com/Alloyjane Alloy Jane
      
      This is what happens when you actually start doing work at work, you miss out on all the happenings. I always thought Scotty had fun and insightful comments. I didn’t realize he’d been MIA since I’ve barely had time to read the posts, much less the comments. I hope whatever it was can be mended, the thing I like best about this blog is the amount of maturity that can be found here, considering that the internet can be like a septic tank of humanity.
    - Anonymous
      
      I mainly lurk rather than comment, so if Scotty switched roles with me from commentator to lurker, then hopefully he’ll see this: WE MISS YOU SCOTTYF.

Anonymous

Looks like most of us agree on Michael C, Elisa and Anthony going first. I personally think it will be Michael C. My husband bought a bottle of something called fine chocolate and red wine. I was grossed out at the thought but tried it and man it’s tasty. Tastes like Bailey’s but with a little fruity taste. I put it over crushed ice and damn it’s tasty. Mondo or Kara Janx for thebwin!!!

Anonymous

Oh lord, I remember some questionable nights around my ex’s kitchen table with that stuff, or something like it.

Anonymous

Eilsa (spit mark girl) or Sweet P.

Oh, the bar is gorgeous. Lovely and cozy for a winter’s evening of alcohol and bitchery. I’ll take a pint of Irish stout please. Sounds wonderful on a cold winter’s night.

Anonymous

I’m thinking Jerell will be the first to go. He couldn’t really control his impulses to add lots of geegaws to his garments in his season. And since a lot of people said he was cheated, he’ll take this as an opportunity to go all out (when what he really needs is editing).

Logo Girl

For some reason Jerrell (though I like him) is the one that pops into mind to go first. I actually think Elisa will be around for a surprisingly long time, though agree that Gordana won’t (sadly). I think Mila will be one of the firecest competitors and that Kenly may have mellowed out a bit. We shall see… Thanks for having the lounge in Prague! What a gorgeous and cosmopolitan city… I will have Becherovka shots (virtual).

http://profiles.google.com/sara.e.parker Sara Parker

TLo, do you think in honor of the all star season, you could resurrect some of your older posts critiquing this seasons’ contestants?
I went hunting for some posts on Austin Scarlett, but couldn’t find any. I think maybe some of those older posts got abandoned during the move…

Anonymous

I know it is extra work for ya’ll, but this would be fun.

Anonymous

The DVR is set

allisankelly

Michael Costello first to go. Most of the other “crazies” have had more time to get less crazy. Or not. Maybe Elisa still spits on her fabric and uses her own body as a mannequin. I’m actually excited for the show, love the atmosphere, and I’ll have a glass of Malbec, please.

Anonymous

Wait, a one hour introduction show? Are they crazy? We need 90 minutes at a minimum to remember all the desginers. One strike against the show and it hasn’t even begun.

Anonymous

jerrell or Sweet Pea (or kenley)

It would help guess if we knew what the first challenge is. (And what any of them have been producing outside of the show – I saw a very cute little dress that Michael Costello did that was at an awards show.)

Anonymous

My bet is Spit Mark

Sara__B

Elisa is the first one gone. Or Anthony. Or Jerell. Or not. (What a fabulous bar! I just checked out the hotel, and it’s fabulous, too.)

Anonymous

Sigh. Do I really have to put up with Kenley again?

http://beautyforrealgirls.blogspot.com/ accidental housewife

At least you won’t be alone. A lot of people are dreading her return. I am for sure.

Anonymous

Michael Costello BETTER leave right away. Elisa would be too obvious since she’s the only person who finished worse than 5th in her season.

Anonymous

Anthony or Sweet Pea maybe.

I still haven’t decided if I’m up for this. I know TLo and the minions will do such a good job filling me in tomorrow, that might do me just fine.

If I could be sitting in that bar while I was watching, that might sway me. Alas.

Anonymous

Is anyone else upset about April’s new haircut. I don’t think I will like her as much without her signature disheveled top knot. She even referred to it as “the April” once when directing the hairstylist for one of her models. I hope she does really well in the competition because she was one of my favourites in her season.

R. L.

Send Miss Spit Marker home!

Anonymous

Ooof, that picture. Gordana is half-way out the door, April is giving FACE, FACE, pose and FACE, and both Kinley and Michael Costello are smirking like fools. PS: Sweet P, take it down a notch.

http://profiles.google.com/shannonlstewart Shannon Stewart

I personally am very grateful for the return of PR because it means the return of the TLounge. I am starting my first quilts soon, and I know we have some quilters in here that I can badger with questions! The first two should be easy enough — they’re just t-shirt quilts for my oldest two — but I decided to try to make a real quilt for my soon to be sister in law for her going away present, since they’re moving to Colorado this spring, and I’m sure I’ll have questions and problems:)

Anonymous

I used to be a quilter, but I’ve never even heard of a t-shirt quilt. Good luck with your sister-in-law’s. I’ll pipe up if I think I can help
- http://profiles.google.com/shannonlstewart Shannon Stewart
  
  Oh, they’re ridiculously easy — you just cut the center design off t-shirts and set them all as blocks. Mine will be slightly more difficult as they aren’t all the same size but that’s my husband’s problem. I cut the blocks, but his job is to arrange them, because of his oft-proclaimed tetris skills:)
  - Eclectic Mayhem
    
    Rabid Quilter reporting for duty!
    
    As far as t-shirt quilts, I’d recommend that you use some fusible thingummybob on each patch to make the t-shirt fabric a bit more stable and less inclined to curl up.
    
    The last one I did had different sized patches so I did a scale-down mock-up with paper to work out the placement. I used flannel for the sashing and minky for the backing so that everything was lovely and soft and snuggly.
    - Call me Bee
      
      Experienced quilter here, too. Yes–be sure to fuse some interfacing on the back of the T-shirt logo to prevent stretching and keep the square…um.. square. I’m doing a T quilt for my daughter’s BF right now with some really old band shirts and the fusable facing is a life-saver.
      You can pick my brain any time about quilts–I love to chat about them all the time.
    - Eclectic Mayhem
      
      Oh, thank you, – interfacing! – couldn’t for the life of me remember the word. It’s been a long day…
    - Call me Bee
      
      You’re welcome. BTW–I use the word thingummybob for many sewing things. LOL….
    - http://profiles.google.com/shannonlstewart Shannon Stewart
      
      I told Aidan he could pick his own fabrics for backing and borders, and I told Kate that she could as well within reason and with far more supervision — she’d come back with full fur pelts or something impossible to work with:)
      
      The one I’m more nervous about is the one for my sister-in-law. We’re going to buy a bunch of white quilt fabrics and tie dye them separately with different color palettes (I’m safe to discuss this here ’cause she hates fashion and will never find me:) and then cut them into the blocks, but I want to do a pattern of some kind, albeit a simple one. That way the final product will be very trippy with all the different colors and the tie dying… she likes that kind of thing — her bridal party is all being forced to wear tie dye for her rehearsal dinner with a hippie theme…
    - Eclectic Mayhem
      
      Do you know how many colours you’ll have in the end? If you keep some of the white fabric un-dyed you could have a checker-board with the tie-dyed colours placed randomly.
      
      I did something similar for my brother and sis-in-law (without the tie-dye) and it looks great. That was back in the days when I was doing it all by hand. Thank heavens for machine quilting!
    - http://profiles.google.com/shannonlstewart Shannon Stewart
      
      I’m going to do a rainbow mix for the backing and edging, and then I’m doing 6 different bi-colored sheets that will be cut down into separate blocks — blue and green, blue and purple, red and purple, red and orange, yellow and orange, and yellow and green. I figure those will be colored specifically enough to keep them straight while I’m laying them out:)
      
      I just got a new machine so I figure the quilts will be easier to start with than clothes — the fabric is sturdier and the seams are straighter:)
    - Eclectic Mayhem
      
      Sounding good so far! I (and the rest of the Quilting Kittens) look forward to updates!
    - http://pulse.yahoo.com/_LYXXGN7I6JXGRI27Y3QEQSM5VU d m
      
      If you’re talking about dying bed sheets be sure to check to see that they are 100% cotton since polyester won’t take the dye well. I, too, am a long-time quiltmaker and love that we are discussing it here. I’d love to contribute to a TLo quilt.
    - Call me Bee
      
      Utilize the Google onthe world-wide interwebs and you’f find a million easy quilt patterns–especially on sites for the quilt mage like Quiltmaker or American Patchwork and Quilting (my fave mag next to QUilting Arts) You can download and print instructions and it’ll be real easy.
  - Anonymous
    
    A couple of tips, in case you haven’t heard them. Use a fusible knit interfacing to stabilize the backs of the T-shirts, and use sashing to create standard size blocks. Positon the biggest blocks first and fill in around them with the smaller blocks.
    - Eclectic Mayhem
      
      Man, there are a lot of quilting Kittens! We should collaborate on a quilt for Tom and Lorenzo.
    - Anonymous
      
      That could be a very big quilt.
Anonymous

Another quilter reporting for duty. With Czech beer in hand. Prague is a beautiful city – enjoy!
Anonymous

Check out bruceseeds.com for some really unique, modern quilts. I wish I could afford one of his.
- Eclectic Mayhem
  
  Great Googly Moogly – those are spectacular! Thanks for posting the link Stubenville.
- Anonymous
  
  Thanks for the link
- http://twitter.com/bruceseeds Bruce Seeds
  
  Thanks!

Anonymous

I’ll take a couple of those pineapple thingys that someone mentioned upthread. MMMMMM!

I would not mind seeing Michael C or SpitLady head home first, but I have a weird feeling it’s going to be Sweet P, Anthony, or April (all three are high on my list of All-Stars I would love to hang out with and dish and drink pineapple things.)

Anonymous

I’d be OK with Michael Costello leaving first.

Ooooh, kinda excited actually. Hope I don’t end the evening with a pout. Or a string of @#$%^)(*&!)%^##&&(*^%!!!!!!!

http://www.facebook.com/mary.nease Mary Nease

Michael Costello oughtta kick it quickly.

Anonymous

I was curious and went looking for what he has been doing, it looks at least more wearable than stuff Jerrell and some of the others have done. . .
http://www.michaelcostellocouture.com/
- http://www.facebook.com/mary.nease Mary Nease
  
  I was pleasantly surprised by what I saw tonight, so maybe he doesn’t suck anymore.

BuffaloBarbara

I love the bar.

Miss Anthony probably won’t be long for the show, and I don’t see April going all that far. With Austin, it will depend on the challenge–I seem to remember him floundering outside his comfort zone (Postal Smurfette comes to mind). I hope he goes a while, though. I do like him. Almost as much as I dislike Michael C (for no really good reason, I guess), so it’s guaranteed that Michael C will be in for the long haul.

For finals, I predict Mondo, Rami, and Jerell. No real reason for the latter two, they just look like they’ll be in the finals. Which I said about someone who got eliminated before the first challenge last season.

Anonymous

I think Gordanna will be the first one out the door.

Anonymous

Wonder if this crowd will be smitten with Jerrel like Heidi and friends were because I did NOT feel his designs at ALL. Everything looked like the laundry basket to me. HE was funny but I hated his aesthetic

Anonymous

First one out? Michael Costello or Jerrell.

If I’m not mistaken, this is the second time T Lounge came to Prague. I love when everybody comes to my hometown!

Anonymous

I don’t remember Mila looking quite so Vulcan before. Anyway, I barely remember Jerrell and Elisa at all, so I think they will go quickly. Anthony and Sweet P also strike me as fodder. (Elisa is the spit marker, right? How did I forget that?)

So Elisa is my pick for first out the door.

I will be rooting for a final 4 of Mondo, Gordana, Austin and Kara Janx.

Anonymous

Vulcan! BWAHAAAA!
- Anonymous
  
  i blame botox. her face looks like armor.
  - http://pulse.yahoo.com/_LYXXGN7I6JXGRI27Y3QEQSM5VU d m
    
    There was a definite change in her appearance from when the finalists were chosen to the finale show.

Anonymous

Elisa, Sweet Pea, Jerrell or the really young blonde whose name for some reason escapes me now.

Anonymous

april, but some of her work wasnt bad.

Anonymous

Ah, so lovely to see the TLo lounge open again-and SUCH a fab venue! I”m terrible at guessing which designer will be the first sacrifice, so I”ll pass.

Anonymous

Elisa or Jerrell will be the first to go. My prediction.

Anonymous

I hope Michael Costello get’s auf’d first! He really gets the black bile going in me… As for my drink: a vodka tonic I’m feeling glamourous!

Anonymous

Elisa or Mikey C … Kir royale, s’il vous plait!

Anonymous

Michael Costello, of course. Can’t remember a single design of his.

Anonymous

Hope it’s not Elisa, I have a soft spot for her.

Anonymous

ew to Austin’s mustache

http://twitter.com/urban_gypsy Urban Gypsy aka Tess

He looks like he should be tying a damsel to the train tracks. All he needs is a snickering dog by his side.
Anonymous

But it makes him look so much more masculine…
Anonymous

I went to see The Nutcracker the other night, and their Drosselmeyer looked exactly like a super-tall version of Austin with an eyepatch and a cape (so, Austin). It was hilarious.

Anonymous

kenley will most likely be the first to go, because someone will throw her out the window pretty quick. only joking, i’m really not a homicidal maniac. but i do love to hate her little self-involved self. your very best sauvignon blanc, an ice bucket and a chilled glass please. i need to focus.

Anonymous

Remember that B-M is producing this. Since Kenley is obnoxious she’s practically guaranteed to go far.
- Anonymous
  
  i hope she goes far when someone throws her out the window! oops…

Anonymous

What is wrong with me that I do not recognize that icy looking blonde sitting in the front row?

Anonymous

I didn’t either but I guess that is April (as someone mentions below, she used to have a top knot)

Judy_J

Elisa. Her only memorable act was spitting on her fabric, and that got old in a hurry. I’ll have a Hendricks Gin martini with a cucumber spear, please.

Anonymous

THAT’S who that is. I had somehow forgotten her.

http://profiles.google.com/bratling2 Laura Davies

Would it be sad to say that I only know most of their names?

Anonymous

I need a double Fashion Puta please! And I say Elisa goes home first.

Anonymous

I’ll say Elisa or Sweet P for first auf…but I wish they could just keep going for awhile without anyone leaving! I hope this turns out to be fun.

The lounge is lovely, but I’m a bit distracted by those areolas on the ceiling.

Anonymous

Good God – they’re in Limelight?

Anonymous

Michael Costello or Elisa, or Sweet P

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1046681022 Paula Berman

That would be my short list for First Auf too.

Anonymous

Boutique and a half mill? OK never mind – I thought I saw a commercial – now I see that it is the total value

Anonymous

Is April’s hair silver or is it my TV?

Anonymous

It is silver.
Anonymous

It does not suit her, IMHO.
- http://profiles.google.com/shannonlstewart Shannon Stewart
  
  It doesn’t suit anyone — they tried to make it a trend about 6 months back, but it never really got off the ground because it was stupid!

Anonymous

But wait! There’s more!

Anonymous

Austin and the pornstache has got to go

Anonymous

Kind of works at Limelight, though.
- Anonymous
  
  Ha! That’s a good one, PhillyJen
- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1046681022 Paula Berman
  
  After my senior prom, we went to Limelight… so this is kind of weird for me!

Anonymous

Austin is sounding ridic

http://twitter.com/dashaann Dasha

But where’s Tim, you guys?

Anonymous

With Andre at Red Lobster.

Anonymous

Kenley brought a cat!

Anonymous

someone call the SPCA quick!!

Anonymous

uh-oh – I hope they dont speed the eliminations – like some of these shows – where they drop someone before the first challenge and then 2 at a time

Anonymous

That little Lifetime music tag sounds so much like When Things Go Wrong by Robin Lane and the Chartbusters to me…they had to have ripped it off.

Anonymous

Why on earth did we not do a March Madness style bracket for this?? That would make me care way more. TLo could seed each person (Austin and Mondo would be my one seeds, whereas Anthony and Michael would be on the bottom)

http://profiles.google.com/shannonlstewart Shannon Stewart

Oh my God! That would be brilliant! In fact, I think all future seasons of PR should be done that way — hell, I may try to figure it out myself. It’s not like the seeding would be any less accurate than March Madness is anyway, even just going from official bios!

http://twitter.com/urban_gypsy Urban Gypsy aka Tess

What do we think of Georgina Chapman as a judge since most of the bitter kittens seem to HATE Marchesa on the red carpet?

http://pulse.yahoo.com/_5KDTLDJA7ZBCPDP6HV4FZMJDII Indigo

my girl Mila is bound to go far. mhmmmmm

hope Michael or Jerelll go home first.

and already I can’t stand anthony or austin. Talk about two very annoying self involved individuals. At least we have that Eleanor Roosevelt joke on here with austin

Anonymous

Here we go Elisa with her cray cray

Anonymous

Just seeing it quickly, I liked her dress
- Anonymous
  
  It’s not the dress with Elisa…it’s everything else. It’s sooo distracting

Anonymous

i dont know. all of the judges are different, i have no idea what or how they think.
plus i will only get [if that is the right word] to see this tomorrow online so i guess i’ll only nip in here infrequently.
do have fun, though.
somebodys gotta do it.

Anonymous

Love Mila, but thought her look was a snooze.

Anonymous

Holy CRAP! VALENTINO!!!!

http://beautyforrealgirls.blogspot.com/ accidental housewife

I know!
http://twitter.com/Alloyjane Alloy Jane

I should’ve had my laptop w me while I was watching because this is what happened when they pressed play:

Me: *GASP*
Sister: What.
Me: That’s fucking VALENTINO!
Sister: What does that mean.
Me: [incredulity] … The man who has been pumping out beautiful dresses for the past 50 years…

It actually made me a little emotional that they would have them give the opening message, knowing what that would mean to the designers.

Anonymous

Oh Anthony..I’m from the projects too. It’s ok boo boo

http://www.facebook.com/xerapis David Louis Quick

Unconventional bitches!!!! Austin, darling, please shave off that awful gaystache.

Joe J

Ha – I thought the first challenge was going to be the designers swapping their dresses from the runway show with each other, and the fabric from their partner’s dress would be the material for their new dress.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1046681022 Paula Berman

I forgot how absolutely obnoxious Kenley’s voice is. It oozes smarmy conceit. Yes, Kenley, you are a freak.

Amazing how everyone’s first look epitomizes what I remember of them. Mondo and Rami– WOW.

Anonymous

Rami’s (from a distance) looks very much like some of his earlier dresses

Melanie Harrison

Anthony, stay away from the shiny! You’ll last longer on the show!

Anonymous

“I’m really worried that April’s dress is gonna kick my dress’s ass.”

YEAH, MICHAEL C, THAT’S BECAUSE IT TOTALLY WILL. Surprise!

Anonymous

I think that might be too obvious – so likely his will be good?
- Anonymous
  
  Nope, that’s what happened. But I’m biased, because I looooove April.

http://twitter.com/urban_gypsy Urban Gypsy aka Tess

I’m thinking that the wrapping paper and gift bags aren’t going to cut it. Excited to see what Mondo does. I missed Mondo <3

Anonymous

OMG Dance Moms is back…and the moms drank the Kool Aid.

sniff..sniff..is that desperation I smell?

Anonymous

Maker’s Mark and cranberry for me, please. Loved Jerrell and Anthony’s opening looks. Unconventional is up first, bitches. We are not effing around here!

Anonymous

God G*d, that heinous sow from Dance MOMS!

http://twitter.com/urban_gypsy Urban Gypsy aka Tess

Heinous sow is perfect. I hate to admit I sat through Dance Moms waiting for PR. I so didn’t want to miss this.
- Anonymous
  
  OMG! I am so sorry honey. I hope you had a few (dozen) drinks to get you through
- Anonymous
  
  I just couldn’t, so I looked at Chopped and set the kitchen timer as a reminder.
  - Anonymous
    
    i love chopped! it’s my new guilty pleasure. didn’t they have heinous sow in the entree basket recently?
    - Anonymous
      
      Why yes they did. The dessert round last night included cognac, puffed rice cereal, butterscotch candies and bacon.
Lori

I’ve missed you talking about her!

Anonymous

I think I’ll vote for…heck…I don’t know. There are designers I’m not crazy about, but all of them have talent. I think I’m going to vote for Kenley first if only because I don’t much like her esthetic, not because of lack of talent.

Anonymous

“I’m really worried that April’s dress is gonna kick my dress’s ass.

New Drinking Game: Take a sip when Michael C says something obvious and/or inane

Anonymous

That’s tempting alcohol poisoning!
- Anonymous
  
  I hear that pickling your liver is all the rage these days…eh
Anonymous

Did your eyebrows lift off your face when Michael said his model working his dress made him question his sexuality? Please, Michael…contain yourself.
- Anonymous
  
  The comment with the second runway show, about wanting to spill something on her and have her soak it up? Michael, sweetie, at least get your work off the girl before you splooge on her.
  - Anonymous
    
    Michael does overdo his soundbites, doesn’t he?
- Anonymous
  
  I downed the whole glass of wine and poured another at that statement

Anonymous

Kenley has a voice that could peel paint.

Nancy Wardle

My vote for first out is April. She’s already making excuses as to why she only has black and white mops… editing to justify her elim, I tell myself.

With a prize as guest editor of MC, the winner could only be a fan favorite. Who really wants a Kenley or Michael C mag every month for a year?

Melanie Harrison

“Neiman Marcus accessory wall”?? Holy crap! Way better than Piper Lame.

http://profiles.google.com/shannonlstewart Shannon Stewart

Well, that only makes sense since the winner is getting Neiman’s instead of Piperlime too… (I’ll tell you, a deal with Neiman’s would be enough to make me want to throw my first season hoping for a shot at another All-Stars:)

Anonymous

TOO LONG BLOCK ADS. Sheesh. The heavy hand of Lifetime squeezes the momentum out of the first half hour.

Anonymous

Joanna Coles bla, bla, bla. Oh Kenley, STFU.

Lori Goree

Is it just me or was Kara’s garment not in the initial runway show?

Anonymous

I don’t remember it either. That first runway show was so darn fast.

Anonymous

Neiman Marcus accessory wall instead of Piperlime. Things are looking up already.

http://beautyforrealgirls.blogspot.com/ accidental housewife

Ooooooo, nice bar, boys. It’s clubby and comfortable. I’ll take a bottle of good, local beer, if there is one.

All-Stars seasons can be tricky and surprising. I remember how shocking it was when Jen C. was eliminated in the 3rd week of Top Chef All-Stars. Everyone expected her to be there until close to the end, or even end up in the finals. So it’s hard to predict who will go first.

I’ll guess Sweet Pea. I think she’s adorable, but I never understood how she even got on the show. She’s just not that talented. I can also see April leaving first. She has talent, but was really limited during her season. Anthony could go and I wouldn’t miss him, but he’s the King of the One-Liner, and I guess he’s still hugely popular with the viewers. Michael C.’s work is unpredictable, and he could easily bomb out in week 1. But he’s a huge crier. I can imagine them keeping him for the drama. I’d like Michael to stick around. I like him, and I want to see what he can do when he’s not being targeted by The Mean Girl Brigade.

Anonymous

That Top Chef upset was so sad. She seemed really unhappy and like she had some unresolved things going on the whole time, so ultimately I wasn’t surprised when she left…but she seemed like a completely different person from her first time around. I hope she’s happier now.

Anonymous

Judges will have a really difficult time…because they’re all BAD???

Anonymous

Or too busy playing to the camera?
Anonymous

Lulz, I thought that too. Way to be diplomatic, Joanna.

Anonymous

Didn’t we have a glue gun issue before?

Anonymous

Viktor / Kimberly and their bird dresses.
Susan Crawford

I think for the “Unconventional Materials” challenge, the rule is lifted. When working with fabric, it seems as though the glue gun is a no-no. But I recall a BUNCH of times over the seasons when designers resorted to the old glue gun to get their look together by runway time, or to make trimmings stick. And wasn’t there some argument at one point over the use of double-stick tape???

Anonymous

I love Elisa. She might not be long for this show…but I will revel in every blessed, tongue anointed moment.

Anonymous

Joanna Coles looks like a deer in headlights talking to Elisa (CrazySpitBlessingsGirl)

Lori

“You’re not going to spit at me, are you?” JC gives good soundbite.

Anonymous

Is Michael Costello getting the loser edit?

http://pulse.yahoo.com/_2VBWWGHZEBKTVQMXE5SO5NCU2I Mich

i wish they’d kept the 90 minute format for all-stars. i know a lot of people don’t like it, think there’s too much filler, but i’d have liked to have seen more of the joanna cole conversations, and i know i’ll want to see more of the runway

Anonymous

It does seem really fast after the longer format.
- Anonymous
  
  I’ll take 60 minutes of All STars over the nastiness and and WTF-ckery of last season of PR.

Anonymous

With an hour and half in the last (2?) season(s) – this is going too fast

Anonymous

Damn Macy’s commercial – NE Ohioans hear that they are closing PT’s store

Anonymous

My 12 year old son just said “Michael’s stuff is either wonderful or terrible. You can never predict him at all.” I didn’t even know my kid remembered much PR from the past. Way to go kid!

Anonymous

Neiman Marcus accessory wall! How stellar is that?!

Anonymous

Imagine the designers’ delight that they get to pick some quality accessories instead of the Piperlame crud.

Kyle Crawford

What have I missed ??!?!? I passed out when Kenley sent that ..blue ” dress ” down the runway……

Anonymous

I have to say, much as I love Tim Gunn, without the usual personalities on here, it’s a bit of a breath of fresh air. I am not worried about them letting me down and picking Anya.

Anonymous

It’s sad that Austin has so little self esteem. Hee.

Anonymous

Rami. holy shit!

Anonymous

Mondo FTW!

Anonymous

I like this host better than Molly Sims on Project Accessory…they’re still making her read the Heidi Klum script verbatim, but she seems to be making it her own.

Anonymous

but she didn’t say “auf wiedersehen”! nor did she kiss Elisa goodbye. I was please about that. I felt like she was trying to make those moments with the designers her own by elaborating a bit more on the winner / runner up.

Anonymous

Mila used color..*shock*

Anonymous

I’m running the risk of over posting this evening, but I don’t feel like going to sleep yet. Anyway, when Mila’s first piece came out, I felt like it was exactly the same thing she did for her own season. Not alot of growth / development / moving forward (except for the green for the 99 cent store challenge).

Anonymous

Sweet Pea is out I’m afraid,

http://www.facebook.com/people/John-Hixenbaugh/1337566439 John Hixenbaugh

It’s a very sad dress. Michael Kors would say it has no joy.
http://twitter.com/susanpcollier Susan Collier

My mom had that housecoat in the ’80s. I might have been terrycloth as well…

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1046681022 Paula Berman

Kenley should be AUF. Hers looked like… a bathmat and a loofah, hot glued on a model. BLAH. Really? She’s in?

Anonymous

Wretched shots of the runway work – obscured by the names and goofy, contrived camerawork.

Anonymous

Completely agree. We got to see Gordana’s dress for about two seconds.
- Anonymous
  
  If that, Inforapenny, if that! I wanted to see what that dress was made of. Camerawork trying to create tension – how about good commentary and fuller shots – a story.
- Anonymous
  
  Seriously, what idiot decided it would be a good idea to put a giant banner of words over the clothes?

Anonymous

sweet pea must be in the bottom

http://www.facebook.com/xerapis David Louis Quick

Are they judging in fastforward or something? It sounds so rushed and compressed.

Anonymous

i completely agree. what gives?

Anonymous

The judges look like deer in the headlights while Elisa goes all whackadoodle explaining her “look:.

Anonymous

Georgina’s looks like Gordana’s – at the neck while she criticized her?

Anonymous

Uh-oh. Sweet P is in a LOT of trouble. Sigh. She’s a personal favorite. though the one I hated most is Elisa…

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1344922354 Eric Scheirer Stott

Elisa has some great technique and can make dazzling clothes…when she’s not totally whacked

Kyle Crawford

and Marchesa would know about an over done dress with too many elements……

Anonymous

Hah, I was thinking the same thing!
http://beautyforrealgirls.blogspot.com/ accidental housewife

Ain’t it the truth. If that’s not the pot calling the kettle overdone….
Anonymous

I have a feeling Ms. Chapman is going to get on my nerves. While I don’t hate Marchesa as much as most seem to around here, that comment was so hypocritical. Marchesa is all about the frou-fra!

Anonymous

I’m really loving the judges so far. Thoughtful, pointed critiques of the designs on the runway? Who the hell knew PR judges could still do that?

Anonymous

“24 Hour Catwalk”? Oh, Lifetime… I can’t. I just can’t…

Anonymous

Yeah, I’m not watching that.

Anonymous

I would want to see more from Elisa – didn’t love this dress but the one she brought had potential

Anonymous

You know, I think I’m going to miss the 90-minute format. I didn’t like hearing only 3 or 4 critiques in the workroom, and everything is all rush-a-doodle. With these designers, i’m thinking I’d enjoy the longer format better. Anyone else miss that format??

Anonymous

It should have been Rami… and it was – WTH judges, throwing down the gaunlet to THOSE other judges?

Ok eta – WTH – no offense to Sweet Pea but she should have gone

Anonymous

With those good comments how the hell was Gordana in the bottom

Anonymous

Oh, cool! Sweet P is safe!!!

Anonymous

And CSBG is going home first..wah wah wah…

Lets hope she doesn’t bless everyone’s bed before she leaves the apartment

Anonymous

I miss Tim. There. I said it.

Anonymous

So why was Elisa on the show? Someone had to go first.

Anonymous

Exactly! When I read about the lineup months ago, that’s exactly what I thought, and so it was.

The producers must have been so disappointed when she did as she was asked and actually made something that echoed her original look and didn’t look like it came from a dollar store. Whereas nobody would ever buy Sweet P’s entire dress for a dollar.I told my husband at the beginning of the show that Elisa had been brought on to provide a painless and noncontroversial “auf” for the celebratory first episode, and on the runway she let them down by doing much better than expected. Too bad–the producer’s preordained conclusion must be honored!I was very pleasantly surprised by everything else about the show, having been bitterly disappointed by last season, but it’s Anya all over again in terms of the scoring not being based on the actual pieces.

Anonymous

WHAT? I love SweetP but her dress was crappy. And Elisa, even though she’s from the Planet Xenon, designed something well sewn and interesting. Honestly, that Marchesa person just thought Elisa was embarrassingly weird and auf’d her for that. BOO.

http://twitter.com/urban_gypsy Urban Gypsy aka Tess

I agree with that totally. Elisa’s thing was interesting, I swear I could have pieced together that thing Sweet Pea made and I don’t sew.
Anonymous

Definitely. Elisa’s was a little tacky, but there was thought behind it. Plus, how many times have we seen ill fitting granny panties in this show? Elisa’s fit wonderfully and were made out of unconventional materials. Her construction alone should have let stay over Sweet Pea. Still, it was a promising start!
http://beautyforrealgirls.blogspot.com/ accidental housewife

Yeah, I don’t get it. I love Sweet P too, but a terrycloth mumu? She makes terrible clothes. I also love Elisa, and I’m bummed that she left so soon.
- Anonymous
  
  I have never understood what Sweet P is doing on PR, from the very beginning.
  - http://beautyforrealgirls.blogspot.com/ accidental housewife
    
    Me neither. I wonder if she was originally supposed to be cannon fodder. (I feel terrible saying that, but almost everything she makes looks like something you’d find at a church rummage sale) Surprise! She made it to the top 5. I think it was kind of cruel to string her along like that. She was crushed when she was the only one who didn’t get a chance at Fashion Week.

Anonymous

Love the outtakes from future episodes….Austen “Starlet”??? ho-ho-ho…

Anonymous

I must say, it’s very refreshing to find that I agree with the judges. And to hear intelligent, thoughtful comments from the judges, instead of “It looks like a mother of the bride wearing a disco ball in her crotch!!!!!!!”

Rami, Mondo, and Jerrell all made beautiful dresses. And Rami’s been working out, no? Holy cow–those guns!

Anonymous

Shouldn’t that be her insane crotch? =)
- Anonymous
  
  You are 100 percent right, of course! How could I have forgotten?????? :)
http://www.facebook.com/people/John-Hixenbaugh/1337566439 John Hixenbaugh

Rami looked super hot. This is going to be the Rami and Mondo show and I can’t say which one is stronger (as a designer that is).
Anonymous

I know! I was really pleased with all of them! Loved Mr. Downing coming to represent the house. Mizrahi was surprisingly tame, and I think, thoughtful in his comments and critiques. I’m looking forward to the judging. I don’t think I can get behind Joanna Coles as mentor, however. I mean, how can she go from vicious judge to helpful mentor? I wasn’t convinced by this episode.
Anonymous

I liked him better before, honestly, but to each their own.

Anonymous

oooohhh Issac – Austin Bitchfight!

Anonymous

Yup; Isaac is playing the part of The Braying Tangerine this season.

Anonymous

Wow, that was…correct, I think. I always like the idea of Elisa and feel really drawn to her existing work, and then feel like I am watching someone slowly drowning. She’s great but this competition is not for her.

Kyle Crawford

underwhelmed…..but lets hope for the best

Anonymous

Uh, I don’t know what to say. No cracktastic judging? Reasonable comments? What show is this?

Anonymous

The producers have been replaced by aliens. Only plausible explanation.
- Anonymous
  
  replaced by REASONABLE aliens, it seems..
  - http://twitter.com/Alloyjane Alloy Jane
    
    Yes, replaced by sentient beings from Planet Sobriety who are here to study us and give sensible, helpful critiques.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1344922354 Eric Scheirer Stott

It’s only episode one…

Anonymous

Praise the Lord an pass the ammunition. The spitter is gone! Kenley is in my crosshairs for next week!

http://www.facebook.com/people/John-Hixenbaugh/1337566439 John Hixenbaugh

If it was truly a fresh start as was said, Sweet Pea would have gone home with that raggedy sad dress with a “chewed out.” I like Sweet Pea, but that’s not enough to keep her on.

Anonymous

Hmmm. I’m figuratively shrugging and sort of mumbling “Ehh?”

Not enough camera on the designers. Too many ads. No particular beef with the elimination, though I think SP really should have been given the hook. I have to say, Elisa is a gentle spirit and very gracious.

Will wait for the screen captures from Our Boys in order to be able to see the creations. LT/B-M dropped the ball on that quite thoroughly.

Anonymous

OK this 24 Hour Runway thing looks like a Drama Bitch Anger Fest. Nope. I’m getting my book and going to bed now.

Anonymous

Exactly what I have done. Sleep tight!
Anonymous

I was thinking Jerry Springer with sewing.
Anonymous

Right behind you, BWGP!
- Anonymous
  
  BWGP and Infora, I’m following in your footsteps (and wasn’t that lame to have a rather poor, jumpy signature shot of the high-heeled model, tho’ not Frau Seal, yet again…. ).

http://twitter.com/urban_gypsy Urban Gypsy aka Tess

And what the hell is this “24 Hour Catwalk?” Where did this come from and why, oh why, am I watching it.

Anonymous

At least it’s not Dance Moms.

Anonymous

Jeez, if you blinked you would have missed the judges’ critiques. On the plus side, it feels really good not to have to look at the old judges and hear their cracktastic judging. (Still mad about last season!) It’s been such a long time since I’ve agreed with the judging and not want to throw something at the T.V. after watching Project Runway.

Judy_J

Yep..Elisa gets the boot. She showed the least progress since her last lackluster appearance, so no surprise there.

https://profiles.google.com/104791269167429064986/ Judy S

This was fun. Feels like Project Runway, old style. The clothes were great. Even the losers were more interesting than a lot of the stuff we saw winning the past couple of seasons.

Anonymous

I agree; thank you. The eagerness of so many to trash the show, or to claim to be bored by it, and to talk yet again about the sins of Bunim-Murray, and to complain that the show was too short (when all they did last season was bitch about how it was too long) is hilarious. Personally, I enjoyed I enjoyed it immensely. I would have been just as happy to see Mondo win, and was so happy to see him, and some of the others, again. And was quite pleased to see new judges. I am getting so tired of Heidi, Nina, and Michael.
- Anonymous
  
  It seems obvious to me – when the designs are boring and ugly and the judging is cracked, 90 minutes is too long.
  
  When there are 13 designersm the clothes are better and we don’t get to see enough of the clothes, 60 minutes is too short!
  - https://profiles.google.com/104791269167429064986/ Judy S
    
    We did get 2 runway shows, which was really nice. Could have used a bit longer on the runways but if they added in another 1/2 hour you know it would in fact be filled with talking heads saying “Gee, I really hope I can win this one!” or the judges saying “I was disappointed in/pleasantly surprised by so-and-so.” I was relieved that the proportion of clothes and work to talking heads was relatively high.

Anonymous

Wow the snotty judging move to 24 hr catwalk?

BuffaloBarbara

Ah, my old Kenley dilemma, right up front. She’s annoying as hell, but I love that retro aesthetic. Didn’t like her entry in the challenge all that well, though “safe” was the right place for it, given the bottom three (sorry, Gordana! Love you, but that didn’t work), but the first dress? That’s in my wheelhouse, big time.

Is Santino coaching Austin on the asides for this or something? Dude, tone it down. And I must concur with the anti-’stache-ers.

Michael C’s wasn’t too bad, though he was right that April’s kicked its ass.

Rami’s was well made and amazing use of materials and… ugly as sin. I guess in the unconventional, great use of materials and super execution count more than aesthetic appeal. I’d have given it to Mondo, but I can at least see the sense in their decision. I liked Jerrell’s, too, but he didn’t use particularly odd materials.

I forgot about Elisa, or I’d have picked her for the first auf. Sweet P’s was ugly, too, but at least didn’t have to be explained to death. If you’re going for a prize of a boutique and Nieman Marcus, you can’t stand there explaining it to the wealthy yuppie on her way to the board meeting.

Anonymous

I also think Austin’s playing to the cameras a little too much. He’s become a caricature of a reality “star,” and that makes me sad.
- BuffaloBarbara
  
  The only thing I can think of is that he’s deliberately spoofing it as his own private comedy.

Anonymous

I’ll have a pink greyhound please.

First to go home: Elisa or Michael. Since I’m not watching anymore – by choice and circumstance – I will eagerly await your recap.

Anonymous

Wow, even though I gave Mondo the teensiest of edges over Rami, I am content with the judging. What a nostalgic old school PR feeling.

Anonymous

I love Gordana, but girl that dress was disco chicken. IDK Elisa’s was just too weird, I mean a dramatic flowing cape with…..colorful gym clothes underneath. It was kind of a let down and the whole “story” thing. And Sweet Pea oh Sweet Pea…Mondo was kinda mean about it but it did look like a busted ass pinata.

Anonymous

I thought Mondo critiqued Gordana’s use of crepe paper? And you have to hand him that line about there better be candy was funny!
- Anonymous
  
  That cracked me up. I hope all models everywhere are full of candy, now.

Anonymous

Random aside: Rami and Jerrel look damn good.

Anonymous

I was pretty underwhelmed, but this is only the first episode. I’m fairly satisfied with the judging and it’s nice to see so many familiar faces. I’ll be tuning in for sure.

http://profiles.google.com/shannonlstewart Shannon Stewart

I don’t have the dislike of Elisa that some do — I always found her loopy but harmless — but I figured she’d be leaving pretty quickly. A boutique in Neiman’s is not the place for her and that does have to be part of the considerations in finding a winner. (In fact, I find it totally justifiable on the part of the producers — you want to give these people a real shot at a career, you need buyers not just art critics) I’d imagine Sweet Pea and April to be not long for this competition for the same the reason. I can’t see Neiman’s really want to carry either of them.

Anonymous

I will say this if nothing else, we saw more design in this episode then all of last season. I’m content with Rami’s win. My frustration with him was drape, drape, drape, so I’m happy to see him showing that he can do more then that. Happy to see Mondo and Jerrell seems to have reigned in his crazy designs at least for now. Yeah, April kicked your butt Michael.

I think I’m happy, but it remains to be seen if I watch the whole season.

Ruth McGivern

OK, Sweet P and Elisa certainly deserved the bottom two, but to keep Sweet P? Seriously?? When I was little, my mom would take a bath towel, sew a large strip of elastic into one end of it and sew it together to make a kind of tube-dress pool cover up. The minute Sweet P’s garment came down the runway I thought “that HAS to go.”

http://twitter.com/susanpcollier Susan Collier

I’m sure that Neiman’s would love to carry Sweet P’s schmatta, as long as she replaced the $1 washcloths with fine Egyptian cotton towels.

Anonymous

Much as I love Sweet Pea, her dress looked like something that you buy in one of those open air markets on a resort island. I have a couple of those, and I never wear them after I get home.

I was so good – I’m trying to lose some weight, so I’m not drinking, and I stuck with water during PR/AS. I like that bar. It looks like not only a good place to have cocktails, but I bet they serve tea in the afternoons. And it’s Tom’s bar, so what’s not to love?

Anonymous

I recommend a Crystal Light and Fresca “cocktail” if you don’t mind artificial sweeteners. Put it in a fancy glass, and it almost feels like a wine spritzer or something. Good luck on the weight loss! I did that this time last year.

Anonymous

I was sure Sweet P was the goner this week but I didn’t feel cheated by the judge’s choices like I’ve felt the last 2 seasons. I wasn’t sure if the winner was going to be Mondo or Rami and felt they both did well this week. On the whole, I enjoyed the show and didn’t feel it was a perfect copycat of Project Runway like Project Accessory tried to be.

http://www.facebook.com/xerapis David Louis Quick

So this new 24 Hour Catwalk thing is the “Chopped” of fashion? O.o

Anonymous

Been on call visiting patients so I missed the East Coast 9pm show. But here for the 11pm. Lets get it on! Ill have a glass of Reisling, please…. and a side of Rami Kashou, boy is looking HOT!

Laura Osborne

Rami’s dress blew me away. Gorgeous. I’m so glad he won! Mondo’s dress was nice enough, but boring.

Anonymous

we did not see all 13′s outfits on the initial runway – but we get to see elisa chosing her bed???
Kara and ? Sweet Pea?

Pam Winters

Yeah, that bugged us so much that we watched the initial runway twice. I thought Sweet P should have gone home for that terry dress, but I was annoyed on her behalf that she was going to go home without our ever having seen her first runway look.

Mariah J

I think Sweet P should have been sent home. Of course Elisa doesn’t have a chance in hell to win but she at least makes me interested to see what she will make next. Anything Sweet P makes will be fugly and home-sewn…just like when she was on PR the first time.

Anonymous

I’d much rather see what Elisa has to offer, even though I understand the judges’ comments. Sweet P’s dress was such an embarrassment. That would have been laughed at in Home Ec 1.

http://www.facebook.com/people/Emily-Johnson-Hoopes/680049503 Emily Johnson Hoopes

Does anyone know if lifetime has full episodes online?

Anonymous

It’s on again now…

Anonymous

I got 20 minutes of show and 40 minutes of commercials, or at least that’s how it seemed. And in the 20 minutes I got, I didn’t get to see most of what I was interested in–the clothes and the creative process. When it was at the 30-minute mark and they were just getting to the workroom, I knew the episode was going to be a major disappointment. Content, Bunim Murray, I need content. Even your faux drama, i.e. Michael and April both used mops!, was completely half-assed.

Anonymous

I know what you mean. It was like going to an old friend’s house for dinner and they don’t serve enough food. Like, that was nice, but when do we eat?

On the other hand, still trying to digest that 24 hour catwalk premiere.
Anonymous

I’m hoping that now that they’ve done the whole reintroduction thing, they’ll have more time for actual content in future episodes?

Anonymous

yep…spit mark – predictable. I kinda liked her dress in the beginning. So that episode was painless, eh?

http://twitter.com/iolantherosa iolantherosa

I was pleasantly surprised and pleased with tonight’s episode. It was fresh, the contestants have talent, and I agreed with top two and the bottom two. Looking forward to next week.

MilaXX

Got in late, watching the West coast feed. Just had to add that I think Georgina Chapman telling Jordana that something has one element too many is the biggest case of Pot/Kettle ever.

Anonymous

Indeed. Has Marchesa ever met a flourish, flounce or other frippery that they didn’t love?

Anonymous

HATED Sweet P’s dress. There was virtually no sewing skill in it, while Elisa’s had beautiful, interesting colors, and a perfect fit. I guess they figured Elisa probably wouldn’t be a top contender so they might as well eliminate her early? Still a shame, though, when all Sweet P did was tack some belts onto a couple of towels.

Anonymous

Schmeidi needs to work on her presentation skills, but I thought the episode was solid. I thought Rami deserved the win. His color choices were more interesting than Mondo’s, although I did like what Mondo had. I would rather see more from Sweet P than Elisa. I was shocked they let Weird Girl leave so early though. I DO know that I am going to be ready to strangle Michael C before he leaves. He is already annoying with his fake crying when Valentino came on. Bitch, please. Kenley was oddly low key.

This season should be Rami’s or Mondo’s.

Anonymous

On the other hand, Schmeidi’s clothes are SO much better. Especially her jewelry.

http://www.facebook.com/people/Jane-Morris/1076502799 Jane Morris

Can’t believe Sweet P didn’t go making a dress of sewed together towels that looked like sewed together towels. Wow. But not sad to Elise go at all. Six layers of annoying new age bullshit running around licking everything.

Anonymous

Very well said Jane Morriss. Love you description of Elise, or were you describing her clothes?

http://pulse.yahoo.com/_CQVHL5FXQGJJJPXUFXXBM3UZ3Y Maria Reine

I was underwhelmed. And I’ll have Irish Coffee because my hands are still frostbitten from being in the vicinity of icy Joanna Coles.

Anonymous

did I miss something? was anyone else confused by the fact that they praised Elisa then eliminated her, when they were discussing her work I didnt know if she was top three or bottom three it sounded like nothing but praise

Anonymous

That was what I thought about Gordana’s!
- Anonymous
  
  seriously.. do they not know how the critiques work?
  - Anonymous
    
    Critiques normally have positive and negative elements. It’s just reality show editing that makes people think that they are either all positive or all negative.
    - Anonymous
      
      I understand that. but typically they go right for the negative thats what makes it entertaining. so it was confusing to see it was all positive
    - Anonymous
      
      Agree. We’ve all gotten so used to the Braying Tangerine making sounds as if he’s being murdered and catty comments from Heidi and Nina passing as “critiques.” One of the things I most liked last night was how balanced the discussions were. How balanced and sane.
Anonymous

I thought it was faint praise at best, I felt. I think Isaac liked it a bit more than the other judges and even he talked about the problem of having to explain the outfit (though I think he also said he liked the colors).

http://twitter.com/Alloyjane Alloy Jane

Ok, that model/host girl who looks like Britney from Glee is tragic with her “I’m learning… To read? Off. Of cue cards.” Too many soundbites and retarded shit and not enough time showing the process. Just shows that BM still has it’s head firmly up its ass. Disappointing for an opener, considering THIS IS A SHOW ABOUT FASHION, NOT ABOUT WHO GETS WHAT BED. Krist, I don’t really care about the interactions, I want to see the process of making clothes and the runway show.

Anonymous

I am on Team Mondo and Team April, with some love for Mila and cautiously for Kara (I remember her being really inconsistent). If I had to wear the designers’ clothes, those four would be the only ones dressing me. I acknowledge Rami is good at what he does, but it doesn’t appeal to me personally.

I know the show isn’t about what I want to wear, but dammit, that’s what I want to think about.

Anonymous

I will say these 13 designers put last season’s PR designers to shame. Even the ones that weren’t great were better and had more personality and interest than last seasons crop. I think Schmeidi needs to practice. Must..read..que..cards..better.

Anonymous

And every one of them can sew a sleeve. =)

http://www.fatladysings.us/ TFLS

It was like watching the real Project Runway again – complete with real (as opposed to Sears) designers (hat tip to Zappa’s Apostrophe). The only designer I never really liked was Kenley. It was a joy to see Mondo kicking ass and taking names. Mila too. And Austen, and Gordana, and Kara. Great work, great designers. Fun times!

Anonymous

… some designs were a little bit cheesy but nicely displayed
- http://www.fatladysings.us/ TFLS
  
  True. Still and all – it was the most fun I’ve had watching Runway since Lifetime took over. Let us hope this bodes well.
http://beautyforrealgirls.blogspot.com/ accidental housewife

“complete with real (as opposed to Sears) designers (hat tip to Zappa’s Apostrophe).”

“Is that a real Mexican poncho or a Sears poncho?” I never thought I’d see a Frank Zappa reference here. I almost squee-ed, although Frank would never approve.
- http://www.fatladysings.us/ TFLS
  
  Oh my dear…..Apostrophe was my favorite Zappa album. I can still recite “Cosmik Debris” by heart. It was super popular on Dr. Demento.
  - http://beautyforrealgirls.blogspot.com/ accidental housewife
    
    I used to sneak into my brother’s room and take his Zappa albums when he wasn’t home. That shit can change your life when you’re 14 years old.

http://profiles.google.com/bratling2 Laura Davies

It’s no surprise that Elisa’s hot mess got the first auf.

I didn’t recognize everybody, though. Sweet P has lost quite a bit of weight, April did something to her hair, Elisa and Jerell, well, I drew blanks on them.

Anonymous

Eliza of course. That blessed spit or spit blessing rap is just too ridiculous and she’s got zero taste. Had to watch the episode twice over to catch a glimpse of the freaking clothes! I gather this is how the show promotes its website — by showing subliminal flashes of the actual garments that send folks running to their computers to see what was produced. I didn’t much care for Rami’s dress — when the Neiman Marcus fellow (last seen on Joe Zee’s show) was telling Sweet Pea that most women he knew didn’t want a dress that made them look bigger, I thought, well, yeah, nor do we want something makes us look neckless.

Sweet Pea looks awesome by the way and the mini-second I saw of her first dress looked very nice indeed. I could watch Mondo and Austin all day — would love a tour of their closets.

Anonymous

I agreed with the win. And thought Sweet Pea should have gone home. Elsa’s at least had some artistic and design merit.

https://profiles.google.com/104791269167429064986 Judy S

I have to add that I am really looking forward to this week on Project Rungay.

Anonymous

Is April channelling Wendy Pepper with the hair? What is up with that? She’s gorgeous, young, talented and skinny but that hair just looks about 60 years too old for her.

Anonymous

Uh-oh, did anyone else notice that Rami wasn’t in the episodes for the remainder of the season? :o( It’s all Mike C, Jerrell, Anthony and Mondo. (

http://beautyforrealgirls.blogspot.com/ accidental housewife

I’m sure that’s just a way to mess with the viewers. I could be wrong, but I prefer to think they’re screwing with us.

Anonymous

I just saw the beautiful, very well-constructed outfits Mondo and Rami made…then I remember that the current PR winner won her title without being able to make a sleeve or anything much past shapeless maxidresses. I welcome these new judges.

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