WHY?

Project runway has been depressing so far this season. Yeah, the phrase "its only been two episodes" may be said more than once, but its true. The two winning looks were not good. Just because of ripped sleeves and some rope, does that make it SO UNIQUE? Heidi has taken over this season, and Zac, Nina, and even TIM have become pretty much... her dogs. She is becoming too controlling, if this keeps up; im stopping watching. By this point in other seasons, valid calls would be made. 

Fabulous movies

This is written as I am thinking it.

Movie night anyone? The newest episode of project runway was all about the silver screen, of course unconventionally. The challenge is UNCONVENTIONAL! I still can NOT believe that Sandhya won. I was not a fan of that dress. There is also a TEAM challenge! I remember the last time there was a mini-unconventional collection, it was CHAOS. Tim is looking sharp so far in his peacoat suit jacket. Carrie and Sandhya are so... Nearly scatterbrained in this challenge. Kini's team has a lot of good ideas, which could lead to a win. Angela is going insane. I honestly think that she should have went home last week. Sandhya's concept of motion is okay, but the look is terrible. She does have a sci-fi cheerleader skirt. Fäde has some really innovative ideas, which I LOVE! Angela has no idea what she's doing. Her concept is... Awkward. Sandhya's team is SCREWED! Tim? Miranda? It's last season' steam challenge all over again! Three separate looks with NO COHESION! Sandhya is seriously tattling. Okay, the concept is good, but it DOES NOT WORK. Angela's dress didn't even FIT over the model's head! Hernan's model is such a trooper, always willing to walk around half naked... Tim, you are the best. Sandhya, Carrie, and Hernan's dresses are amazing. Korina, Amanda had a... Not okay... Collection. The Green Team's looks we're ugly. The pads were unnecessary and ugly. The blue team will probably be safe. Kini, char, and Mitchell's looks were amazing. Sandhya's team is bottom and Amanda's is top. The loser of the night was Carrie and the winner was Angela.

So far, this season has really been irritating me. Crappy designers have been winning and good designers have been sent home. The winning dresses literally looked like fishing bait! The purple team (Mitch, Kini & Char) should have won. They had a realistic collection that looked GOOD!

Movie night anyone?

The newest episode of Project Runway is on tonight at 9:00 and it's... MOVIE NIGHT! The challenge is an unconventional, which I LOVE! Some of these looks produced during typical unconventional challenges are absolutely perfect! My favorite would have to be Ven Bhudu from Season 10 with the candy dress. That was definitely a show-stopping look in the regular challenges. Some of the unconventional looks also flop. Episode 1 of season 12 featured a challenge that definitely made some jump for joy, literally. The challenge was to make a look with parachute fabric. Of course there was extra fabric, that Miranda Levy took too much advantage of, causing a potential disqualification. The dress that Bradon McDonald produced was a big plate of spaghetti and amazeballs.

I am really excited for this challenge particular because it seems like a mystery. Are we going for the concept of movies in general, or towards a certain movie? How will the looks be in terms of reality? Check out my blog, as well as +Bert Keeter's blog www.bertkeeter.com!

Lips Lips LIPS

HAPPY NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY EVERYONE! Lip shades from natural nudes to Vivid colors took over as people celebrated their little tubes of color that are safe to put on their mouths. You may be asking "how did you celebrate?" I pulled out my most vivid colors. I have Marilyn Monroe red to vibrant purples to Coral and orange to Bubblegum pink. The newest lipsticks that fell into my makeup box is a Matte lip cream by +NYX Cosmetics in Amsterdam, and a Matte balm (also by NYX) In a really light coral-ish color. I love both products so much. The cream is SO LIGHTWEIGHT! Usually people say that matte is chalky and thick. Both products are really lightweight, and long lasting... Before the I fell for NYX, I fell for +Maybelline NY Mx Color Sensational Vivids. Boys had their race cards, girls had barbies, I have four lipsticks from maybelline.    I would love to see NYX go to Drugstores for easier access. I live 20 minutes away from the nearest makeup store. I love NYX and it would be easier to get more of it. I would love Maybelline to come out with a more unconventional palette of vivids. Reds, pinks, oranges, and purples are all a part of convention. Throw that concept out the window and bring in teals, or lavenders. I would love for the NYX macaron lippies to come back to Ulta. I went on Sunday and couldn't get any. That's how I got the matte stuff. I like matte more than shine because the color bleeds out into the skin around my lips. It's not a good time at ALL.

Tips for lips
This is going to be a list of tips and why on how to survive the daunting challenge of lipstick.

How to wear

1. You need to pick the shade of lipstick to fit your personality. I am a daring person so I went face first into the ballsiest shade of Red possible. If you are a lipstick virgin, ask a salesperson, they'll know what's best.
2. The pointed lipstick is self explanatory. Put the flat part on your lower lip and put on about 1-2 coats or until it looks even.
3. Take the flat part and put it one one side of the center of the lip. 
4. Pull the lipstick to the corner of your mouth
5. Repeat steps 3&4 on the other side
6. Pucker your lips, rub them in
7. Now step out and feel CONFIDENT, people will love the bold shades.

Tip* don't do a full face of color

Nude eyes=bold lip

Bold eyes= nude or no lipstick

Project Runway Episode 1 "Final Audition" (Pt. 1)

The new season of Project Runway has officially kicked off, and I'm thrilled! There is still the mystery 16th station, which was filled by Amanda Valentine of season 11. I was hoping for Alexander Pope of Season 12 because he was really talented. The group of designers I am rooting for would have to be Jefferson Musanda and Emily Payne. Angela Sum and Sandhya Garg are honestly the designers with the least talent. There is a definite lack of convention in this group of designers, which will have everyone falling in LOVE. Mitchell Perry and Carrie Sleutskaya were the last safe designers.


More will come on the actual challenge either tonight or in the morning.
Add your input on predictions and whatnot in the comments below!

THEY'RE BACK!

Ah, the sounds of Insanity and Chaos fill the air for another fabulous season of Project Runway! This is one of my absolute FAVORITE SHOWS! I am REALLY EXCITED for the new season with the fresh batch of designers! And the dream team of Nina, Zac, and Heidi are back for more insane and hilarious comments and judgement! Tim Gunn is back for more mentoring and advice! Check back in tonight at 9:00 or tomorrow morning for my input on the new season! Also check out another designer and PR alum +Bert Keeter and his input on the new season on www.bertkeeter.com! Tune in to Project Runway TONIGHT at 9:00 on lifetime!

Menswear

 This is the beginning of Just Some Polyvore Collages! I decided to start with a menswear look with a hint of femininity because menswear really spoke to me. I like when people play up the menswear game, especially with something feminine like a red lip, or a two-tone cat eye. I love the sleek look a lot because it looks sharp, and shows off your body well. Add some feminine touches so you don't look 100% like a man! I did a menswear look for a hair show with a curly, mohawk like thing. 

by abby-ensslen featuring a black jacket

Band of Outsiders white top / John Richmond black jacket, $1,065 / AMY GEE black pants, $38 / Yves Saint Laurent black flat shoes, $695 / ASOS round sunglasses