Project Runway Episode 3

my fave: Leanne

Wow, Leanne surprised me, because her outfit was head and shoulders above the rest. I absolutely loved it...which is a rare occurrence these days with Project Runway.  I thought she had a great eye with her photograph, choosing something so common in the city (and generally ignored) and creating a beautiful graphic image.  The skirt is absolutely gorgeous...and yes, 'chic'. I was then imagining what kind of top I'd wear with it, I was thinking something of a casual tank top, and she did me one better with the draping at the neck. Sheer perfection. Finish it off with a nipped in waist and high heeled oxfords, and you've got yourself a winning look. Except on this show where the judges are always a smidge off.

Don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of Kenley, and her dress was one of my fave pics this week. I just think that Leanne should have won, simply because she made me covet her look. Whereas with Kenley, I simply appreciate her look.  I appreciate that she did what all the contestants aim to do: experiment with a new idea to create a piece that is different and attractive.

I am also a big fan of Kelli...maybe it's because she is a fan of Vivienne Westwood...so we have that in common. I just adored her dress this week. I would love to rock her edgy sexy look, and I have a few rockstar clients who would as well. I'm definitely keeping my eye on her. I'm actually kind of surprised that she wasn't one of the top three tonight, as a matter of fact.

Now, to the losers: Jennifer should have gone. Her dress was aptly described as "boring and matronly". I would think those adjectives should be the kiss of death for a contestant on a show looking for the next great American designer....unless that's how you would describe Americans....hmmmm, I think Heidi is insulting us. And yeah, Emily's dress was awful, but it was at least somewhat sexy and young and creative. I am so tired of yelling "what??!!" at the TV at the end of every episode. I'm afraid this season is gonna be like season 2, where they kicked off all the truely talented designers only to have a lackluster top 3 with a bugly Briant Park showing.

Faves Kenley and Kelli

bottom two: Emily and Jennifer