P. Run Season 5 Ep. 6 Recap

I was looking forward to this episode all week.

It did not disappoint.

I will even go so far to say that all of my personal dreams came true:

-Joe finally won!

-Jerrell was not eliminated!!

-Queen Bitch Whiny Face Daniel got Auf’d!!!

I cried when Joe won. I cried at the prospect of Jerrell getting Auf’d. I squirmed with GLEE to see that Daniel has finally been eliminated! Arbiter of fine taste, my ass! Nothing but a big baby, that one.

Moving on!

-Terri, of course, kicks ass, and I loved how defensive she got of her boy Suede when Ms. Lettuce got snippy with him. Her Kabuki-themed piece wasn’t just drag-licious [to borrow a term from Blayne], it was actually beautiful. I was also pleased that Suede kissed and made up with his girl. Again, made me teary eyed [also note that I am menstruating right now]. Also I almost forgot to note the probably important detail that SUEDE COMMUNICATED WITH HIS DEAD GRANDFATHER AND THIS IS WHY HE MADE THOSE LETTUCE BLOSSOM GLOVES. ALSO NOTE THAT THIS HAPPENED WHILE HE WAS WEARING A DOO-RAG.

-This challenge, of course, was created for people like Blayne, Jerrell, and Stella. I was pleased to see Blayne and Stella’s excitement. Also everyone’s annoyance with suffix -licious is humorous and, well, relate-able. Both Blayne and Stella turned out bomb-ass pieces, but I’ll admit that though I am delighted that Jerrell was not eliminated, his outfit was disappointingly not over-the-top.

-I find Keith to be endearing [gay Mormon!] but I consistently don’t like his designs. Oh well, different aesthetic I guess.

-What else can be said? I honestly think all the designers killed it in this one. I can’t imagine not having fun while doing it. I wish there had been more focus on Leanne’s gorgeous origami-esque piece- like Terri, its construction was utterly gorgeous. Perhaps too gorgy for a drag queen? Kenley was perfectly matched with her queen as well and rocked the massive feathers. Korto’s piece was also genius.

I have barely any criticisms or snarky remarks for this episode, because it was just so fucking delightful. I giggled the entire time. Better than Xanax; I’d prescribe it!

Also, don’t judge, but if I were to procure a pink sequin sailor suit I would absolutely wear it, no questions asked.

hoternity

i may very well be the last one to know about this, but regardless: christian siriano is starting a line ‘fierce for moody mamas’ in spring ‘09.

NY mag article
who wants to be the first moody mama?

Words to live by:

For me, style is about not being afraid to try something new but being honest enough with yourself that even though “it” might be “fashionable”, “it” might not be you.

Being a bear is apparently very Chanel

I’m sure we all remember KLag’s delicious interview in the April 2008 issue of the Chinese fashion mag, Prestige. I’ve been unable to find a working link to the actual article, but this Jezebel post pretty much sums up everything you need to know.

So, when I read in this month’s issue of W  that Mr. Ascotsnsunglasses himself was having a plush teddy bear made in his own image, I was a little surprised. I mean, not that he would create a mini version of himself, obvs, but something so – mass produced and child friendly? Really? KLag hates rugrats. Hates em.

Here’s a sketch of the bear beside the man:

I would like 100, please.

Thanks.

Dear Marc by Marc Jacobs,

Why?

Love,

Liz

On Inspiration

I’m sure this site isn’t new to any of you. But perhaps you’re like me, and you kind of forgot about it and stopped checking it regularly. This was a clear mistake on my part, and I will be forever sorry. The amount of lolz I have gotten from looking at this today is truly infinite.

It all started with Lauri. Thanks to the awesome Bobbie D. and her always delightful status messages, I met this dude around 3:00 today. All at once I feel overwhelmed with too much to say and just not enough to say. The hair! The pants! The combat boots! It’s all so fantastic, I don’t even know where to begin. He is like the perfect marriage of Matt Dillon’s character in Singles and a gay french biker mime. And if that weren’t enough to be completely smitten with this delicious Finnish treat, we have a quote. The best quote in the history of words? Poss. I will just let all of you read and bask in it’s nonsensical lost-in-translation genius.

Then we have Vesa. Vesa inspired the following conversation between me and Nick over  at oh shit history:

Nick: gfdsiokgfe”:”rew
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what the fuck is that
 me:  HAHAH LOL
OHMYGOD i just choked.
 Nick:  WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT
DID IT CRAWL OUT OF A BOTTLE OF SHAMPOO AND DIE?

Oh, Vesa, Vesa, Vesa, waist-so-tiny and lemony-curls-so-perfectly-coifed, when we get married, can I wear a sailor gown and all of my bridesmaids will wear sailor hats? And you, you sir, will you wear the exact same thing that you’re wearing right now? You can sew my gown for me. I see that Simplicity inspires you. You know who inspires me, my narrow-hipped darling? Do you? 

You.

You do.

So, pretty much for my own amusement, will you guys attempt some Laurispeak in the comments and let me know what inspires your fashion choices? Please?

P. Run Season 5 Ep. 5 Recap

I think it is no exaggeration for me to say that this episode rocked my world. I might even put it up there with Significant Life Events such as: learning where bebehs come from, menarche, my first kiss. It was seriously SO worldview altering that I can barely articulate it, and I didn’t have a notepad so I didn’t get to write down some of the fuckin’ awesome one-liners that Blayne, Stella, and Jerrell pulled out of their butts. This. Was. Insane.

First, let’s not ignore the elephants in the room:

-Jerrell and Stella are possibly the most absurd pairing in P. Run history, but my viewing partners and I were delighted because, at the very least, we’d get some good TV.

-Did we get good TV? Well, we got both of their awesome commentary, but nary a bitch fight in sight. In fact, the Odd Couple was actually the most amiable team of the bunch! Watching the two of them was actually delightful

-And? Their design ended up looking AWESOME. It was over-the-top in a really manageable way. I was dumbfounded. DUMBFOUNDED.

-Subsequently? I think that Kenley and Keith’s unexpected win ROBBED Jerrell and Stella. I never thought I would say those words, but K&K both kind of annoy me as individuals [I know, I know. I just loved Kenley last week. My love is fickle], and whilst their piece was pretty enough, I am deeply disappointed in the judges for letting J&S slip by. If you’ve seen Lipstick Jungle [confessional time: I have. Cashmere Mafia's clothing was far more delicious.] than I think you realize that Brooke Shield’s character would not wear something so frou-frou as K&K’s little twitter-fly thing.

Moving on!

-Let’s discuss Blayne and Leanne. As I think you’ve witnessed, I have slowly evolved into actually- GULP- LIKING Mr. Tanner. I actually liked his outfit and its construction, despite the fact that it isn’t so very professional and night-lifey, and when he said that he should be the one to be eliminated, my hard heart of ice cracked. Blayne, despite his short-comings, is actually noble! I am shocked and amazed!

-Terri and Korto were, per usual, on the ball. I was actually quite pleased with Korto’s pairing with Joe, ditto for Terri and Suede. Terri’s and Korto’s increasing bitchiness is also nothing short of amazing. Both of these pairs opened up major cat-fight potential but they resolved it at the end.

-Kelli was robbed, Daniel is a whiny brat. He did not deserve to be spared. I’ve given him the benefit of the doubt one too many times. Daniel, it is so OVER between you and I. I hate you. You aren’t half the queen designer Kelli was. Whine, whine, whine. Your taste is NOT impeccable, your sewing skills are ASS, your design skills never come out as beautifully as your sketches [which are beautiful, I'll admit], you are a spoiled little brat. Go get kicked off so you can whine to your little boyfriend Wesley.

Shockingly none of our beloved commenters guessed correctly at all [who could, after the outrageous upsets!], so I’m going to extend the challenge again for the up-coming Episode 6:

-Episode 6’s Winner

-Episode 6’s Loser

-Who is going to get into a bitch-fight? And with whom?

Again, the reward is not monetary but will make you [maybe?] internet famous: you get to guest blog here for a day!! Start predictions plz!

And, in conclusion,

I don’t know what he’s packing – balls or va-jay-jay, but he needs to work that out. Cause – I ain’t got no babies, ain’t nobody sucking on my titties, so please – man up.

Thanks, Terri. You’ve spoken for all of us.

Thoughts on PJ Runway’s Blayne

He doesn’t have teeth. He has a series of tooths.

P. Run Season 5 Ep. 4 Recap

So, m’lovely cha-cha’s, let’s discuss THIS WEEK.

“]Yes, Gunny, my sentiments exactemente. Not to be sippin’ on haterade or anything, and maybe I’m worn out, but is anyone else just feeling like the Season 5 cast is just not up to par? Just not… bringing it? I do. Anyway, on with the show!

-I don’t think any of us were shocked that Jennifer got the boot. Daniel, however, I am perplexed by. I think Gunny hit the nail on the head when he pointed out that Daniel seems to get bugged out about half-way through construction and just tickers out. I know that he is a really good designer, and that this show has a history of having really great, attractive young men named Daniel who make it far [Daniel Franco NOT included, thankyouverymuch], so the odds are in his favor. Step up, boy! I know you can rock it!

-Kenley and Daniel seem to have quite the darling fag-hag relashe. I’m not unopposed to this match, as Kenley is growing on me, and? I like her incessant giggling. I feel like I can relate, though Jerrell does do a humorous impersonation of it.

-Blayne goes tanning EVERY OTHER DAY??!??? HWHATTTT!??? He doesn’t know Sgt. Pepper?!??? HWHHAATTTT!??? Who IS this man? His Olympian suit was predictably Blayne- if he had his way he’d change Ol’ Glory’s colors to Magenta, White, and Blue. I wouldn’t mind. But TANNING EVERY OTHER DAY? geeeee-ross!

-JERRELL. I don’t know what to say. I know Jess hates him. I love his snarky asides. Love. Them. He confuses the shit out of me because everything he has churned out has been really well constructed and really schwacky. That Olympian-at-the-Derby thing he had going on? like, WHAHHHTAT?

-As a die-hard fan of pencil skirts, my aesthetic eye was pleased with this episode’s turnouts. I would have liked them better, though, HAD THEY BEEN IN SYNC WITH THE CHALLENGE. As individual outfits, most designers’ pieces would have been adorbs [read: Kenley's cutesy skirt, Kelli's adorbs design] but soooo not Olympian. Speaking of, are we loving Kelli or what? I wish she got more camera time. She is awes.

-I liked Korto’s winning piece. I did. She has been deserving of this for awhile and she is a really awesome, solid designer who isn’t pandering to trendsters. Don’t murder me in saying this, though, but I would much rather see Joe’s design at the Opening Ceremony. I know that this is because I like skorts, but I thought it would have probably looked better on buff, athletic women than a high-waisted pant. You know I’m right, on that count at least.

-Michael Kors was a sheer delight this ep. So bitchy, so queenie, so marvelous. And, GG fans [I know I am not the only one here!], have you heard that he is going to be GUEST STARRING this season? What do we think, contemporary of Eleanor Waldorf? Eleanor Waldorf’s gay hubbie’s new love interest? Jenny’s new fashion mentor? So many possibilities!

Additionally, we’d like to extend a special privilege to our guest readers. Predict one [or all] of the following things for next week, and you get to be a guest blogger on Fashion Show at Lunch! for a day!! [Date TBD] Whaddayasay??!

-Episode 5’s Winner

-Episode 5’s Loser

-Who is going to get into a bitch-fight? And with whom?

-Which judge is going to be in a bitchy mood this time?

Tata and hachacha and see you next week, peoples.

Compare n’ Contrast

I just read two NYT Critical Shopper articles back-to-back. The first one, from Ms. Cintra Wilson who wrote that awesome Tory Burch article Annie linked to back in June, is a delight. I nearly choked on my daily Amy’s burrito when she notes, “These clothes were mocking me. A certain cardigan was really starting to make me angry.” I have such a crush on this chick, I sort of can’t even deal. Yes, she has my dream job, but she is more than deserving of it. She is a dream.

However, then we have this one penned by a Mr. Mike Albo. All I can say is, Mr. Albo, you blow. You are not funny. (Not on purpose anyway.) You are not relevant. You say shit that make no sense. And what’s with all the weirdo references to progressive and indie rock artists? The author remarks, “A pair of charcoal-shaded suit shorts ($240) had extra buttons along the waist, but were still subdued enough to wear to a Cat Power concert.” Um, what? What does that even mean?

Other atrocities committed by Mr. Albo include using the term “dipstick” (huh?), saying a shirt is “very OK Computer” (just, no) and making fun of Michael Stipe (don’t do that). 

Congratulations, Mr. Albo. You’ve managed to make yourself appear exactly like those people in your article that you’re attempting (unsuccessfully!) to make fun of.

Well done.