Blogging Project Runway- down to the wire
So it was down to the wire at Project Runway.
I loved opening with Chris in his old man robe and watching Christian do an extra special job with the flat iron. Fierce. Little Miss High Maintenance.
Finally a challenge using art as inspiration and they are in my favorite place (see 6 unimportant things about me) The Met! Yes! I’m in design heaven and to be there alone when it’s not full of tourists. What a dream.
The Temple of Dendur! I talked it up! Yes again!
Rami was in heaven in the Greek wing. Drape on boy! Show us your best Greek statue pose?Christian being such a little show off pain in the butt. Eww, but funny and there is no denying the boy can sew.
And Christian made his model look just like him! So sweet. I love to watch him get critiqued. He finally gets humble. Love how he pranced off.Now Chris sleeping? What up with that? Then arguing with Tim? Suicide. I’ll say it, I was nervous. But should have known it was not to be. His design was wonderful although he should have followed Tim’s advice and made that bow bigger. He may have won if he did.
What’s up with that gold fabric Jillian? Yeech!
Rami too much with the draping, predictable and not over the top enough. Come on! I’m bored already.
Now Sweet P, pla-ese, come on. With a peacock theme you could have gone all out and should have. This was the finals. Bring your ‘A’ game baby!
Now I’m soooo confused? Sweet P out, but they did the switcharoo and had her show at Fashion week to throw me off. Very sly PR. What a way to keep a secret.So Rami’s out right (cut to me grinning)? No, it’s Rami in? In what? I don’t get it. Dead locked. What the heck is that? Chris was clearly better. Send drape boy home! Oh judges, please, if that’s the case keep Sweet P in too. Ugh.
I’m calling a flag on the play. Whatever that means. See you next week for the reunion.Best,KwanaLove?
What’s Jack up to? Ugh. Jack gave me the most awful and stinky Valentine’s Day gift ever which I stepped in TWICE! What’s up with that dude? I got you a nice chew toy.On a sweeter note:Happy Valentine’s Day DH! You are the best andI Love You Forever.
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To all my friends out there:Thanks for visiting and I hope your day is filled with lots of LOVE.
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Love,
KwanaP.S. PR recap coming up. What tha-!?
Knit one and one and one…
What’s Jack up to? He bummed about the terrible weather and being stuck inside. Sorry Jack.
It’s knit Wednesday. Last week’s Knit Wednesday got moved to Friday. It was hosted by the lovely PVE. As you can see here, her artistic flare is evident in all she does. And this weeks got derailed by a snow/rain storm and school delay. Oh well, it should be a good writing day.
I finished my ribbon scarf from that wonderful Colinette Giotto yarn. I think I like it. That’s always the way with me once I finish a project. But this is what I wanted, a long skinny scarf that I could wear with tee shirts. It’ll do the job.
So now I’m at a knitting crossroads. I’ve got a sock on some needles that I’m not too excited about knitting, but I am excited to wear, so I need to knit them. I should have tried them in a pattern. But really the problem is I want to start a new project. Something that will not be too hard, but look hard and will bring me into the spring. But do I really want to do a whole sweater? No. Hmm, maybe a shrug? I’d love to try one in a fancy stitch. Now there’s a possibility. Time to hit the books.Best,
KwanaUnimportant me
What’s Jack up to? He’s feeling frisky today and making an annoying game of running off with my slippers.So I’ve been caught again.
Maureen tagged me for this 6 unimportant fact about me meme. Thanks Maureen.Me, unimportant? Now who’s gonna believe that? Oh yeah, just about everyone I know 🙂
But still it’s kind of hard since me like everyone pretty much thinks that everything about them is important.Well it’s not. So here goes:The rules are:
1. Link back to the person who tagged you.2. Post the rules on your blog.3. Share six unimportant things about yourself.4. Tag six random people at the end of your blog entry.5. Let the tagged people know by leaving a comment on their blogs.Now 6 unimportant facts about me:
1. I love a good BLT on white with Hellman’s mayo. Don’t go trying to pass off that other sweet stuff, I’ll know.2. I can’t stand the taste or smell of mint.3. I was taught high-school English by Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt.4. Stealing the idea from Maureen: I love the word vexed. Could it be because I’m always vexed?5. One of my favorite places in New York is the Egyptian Gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art by the big reflecting pool and looking out on Central Park.6. Another favorite place of mine is the garden at The Cloisters Museum in Washington Heights where I grew up. I’ve always admired the Unicorn Tapestries and was enthralled by Tracy Chevalier’s The Lady and the Unicorn.
photos from met site
And now to share the love…
I’m tagging: Megan, Elizabeth, Marley, Patricia, Mel and Melissa.
Best,
Kwana
Malan Shows
Here’s a video of Malan’s latest collection shown at Fashion Week. How much do I love Malan? He’s from another time.
Dreams of the heart
What’s Jack up to? Today he’s being and sweetheart and doing his best to be a model lap dog. Sitting by my side and not even messing with the keyboard while I type. Good dog, Jack! Now, are you feeling ok?
What is it about Romantic comedies that we girls love so much? I mean honestly, you walk into the theater knowing the ending before your first bite of popcorn. But still, we gush and smile and get all melty inside as some girl goes through all the emotions we daydream about in ninety minutes.I know I’m little late to the reception, but this weekend I saw the movie 27 Dresses with my daughter. I’m not going to give a movie review because, really, do you care what I think? Me, more than anyone else, knows that art is subjective. That said, it was just what the doctor ordered. A cute romantic comedy to make you walk out hoping for happily ever after. A perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
But it sort of made me think, is this the feminist way? Should I be taking my daughter to see these stereotypical views of what a woman should want? Of what love could be? Make her think that she can find happiness in the arms of a man? My answer is, sure. Why not? As long as I school her about self respect and not being blind when it comes to love, then it’s all good.
If not for the great romance story, she may grow up thinking that relationships should be all blinged and sexed out like a rap video. No long walks, no late night conversations, no long gazes and definitely no hand holding.
I say let her dream that love is real, because it is. Sometimes you just have to suspend cynicism for a moment and let your heart show you the truth.
All this is to say, that I’m starting a new book and it’s shaping up to be a romantic comedy. Me, a comedy? Hopefully I can keep my own cynicism in check!
I actually dreamed of the concept in my sleep, woke up and immediately pulled out my notebook because I was so excited. It’s something different from anything I’ve ever tried. But right about now, my heart and mind really wants to believe in the happily ever after. We’ll see how it goes..
Best,KwanaContest Alert
The Page flipper is hosting a cool monthly book giveaway. Now you know one can naver have too many books. So pop on over and check it out. http://thepageflipper.blogspot.com/2008/02/prize-pack-of-books.htmlGood Luck,KwanaBe Mine
What’s Jack up to? It’s the weekend, Baby. Party Time!
Valentine’s day is quickly coming upon us. Are you a hopeless romantic that loves the love holiday or are you a cynic that thinks it’s all a gimmick made up by Hallmark to sell more cards?
I believe that any day that celebrates love wonderful. Whether it’s love for a sweet heart, your fami
ly or your friends.Some of my favorite memories as a little girl were of my normally quiet and sometimes gruff grandfather handing out Valentines on Valentine’s Day. My Nana always got the biggest most ornate box complete with satin and ruffles. He then made sure to have a box for all the girls in the family, my mom, my aunt and then a special little box for me. That small gift always filled my heart with such pride and let me know I was loved.
So don’t fight it, embrace Valentine’s Day and share the joy. It’s bound to come back to you.
Here are a few suggestions for your sweetheart. Feel free to forward to anyone who needs gentle hint!
Something for the girls…
Don’t forget the guys. It’s about them too .
gifts from Red Envelope and Tiffany
And a hot new romance book is the perfect
way to treat yourself
and him on Valentine’s Day.
Best,
KwanaJungle Survivor
What’s Jack up to? He’s just had a bath so now he’s running around circles like a loon, trying to dry off. Jack, slow down. You’re gonna make yourself crazier than you already are!I almost forgot that Survivor was coming back. I was flipping channels and happened upon it. Survivor 16. Crazy. I think I’m ones of the still watching. Me and the handful of my kind who make picks on the winners after the first show.This seaso
n it’s fans vs. favorites. Some of our old buddies are back, James, who doesn’t seem to actually own a shirt, Cirie, Yau-man and Johnny Fairplay who we know never plays fair.So I’ve made my early-bird picks and Yau-man is my 1st choice follow by Cirie. 
We’ll see who goes all the way.
So Lipstick Jungle premiered last night. Sex and the City for the non-cable set. I have to say I liked it much better than Cashmere Mafia. The main characters were way less annoying than the mafia ladies and had a realness to them despite the excess of the show. It’s the story of three best friends that just happen to all be on the most powerful women in New York list. The show follows them as they try and juggle careers, kids, love and staying on top of the list.
And I have a soft spot for Brooke Shields. It always makes me happy when a child star makes it to adulthood without being a raving loon.
And the fashions, except for the opening show, which, gladly was supposed to be a mess, were fabulous. For a bonus we got to see Andrew McCarthy all grown up. Funny how he doesn’t annoy me like he used to when I was sixteen.
photos from cbs and nbcAfter the show there was a news story on women who have it all. You know it, career, family and fab shoes. What do you think of the whole ‘having it all thing’? Is it a possiblity or a myth retold every month in glossy mags?Best,KwanaFredrick goes to PR- Blogging Project Runway
There is something so wrong with this picture and the funny fact that Tim Gunn said “fierce” twice in one show. Look at it. The poor man is scared witless.
My initial reaction was to hold my head in agony at the thought of the PR crew designing outfits for the WWE girls. What’s up with that? Would someone tell me how that showcases a designers natural talent? The whole point of the show is developing a new designers vision. Now if that vision is doing WWE costumes or Vegas showgirl dresses. Then fine. Glam it up. (Go Chris!) But if it’s not, give a challange that really shows what the designers will do once they get their own collection. What, will they be doing Holiday themed sweaters next week?Ok, after all those emotions I sat and got into the spirt of the show. It’s PR time to have fun.
So it’s Buh-Bye, Ricky. Wipe your weepy eyes. You’re going to a better place. Probaly the Bryant park tents where all good PR castoffs eventually go. Sort of like the land of misfit toys.
I have to say. I didn’t hate Ricky’s bathing suit. Sure if he put shorts or a skirt over it he would have been better
or if he went the whole Jenny-from- the- block , Ghetto fab way he could have rocked it.
For my money this week it should have Rami with Sweet P in the bottom 2.Although Sweet P’s outfit was gawd awful to me Rami should have gone home.
Sweet P’s Salute to Fredrick of Hollywood. Soon to be in costume shops everywhere.
Rami, what’s with the different patterns on the breast? What woman in the world want sequins on one breast and ruffles on the other? Anyone, anyone? She looks like a farm-girl with an identity crisis.
Christian, playing the stage mom and watching over his DIVA.
I totally got into the Prince/ Vanity Six moment.
Jillian’s homage to American Gladiators. Cute, but not memorable.
Our winner, Chris here, happy a clam and feeling good in his element. I’m loving Chris’ spirt right now. That laugh always cracks me up. I’m so happy he returned to the show.
Check out the judges, laughing nervously and all vowing to call their agents as soon as they are off set. “I thought this was a fashion competition,” Nina is probably saying under her breath.So who’s your money on for the top three? I’m going to step out and say, Christian, Chris and Jillian. The judges may be getting tired of Rami and his draping (I am) and Sweet P’s days seem numbered. We’ll see next week. Until then…
Best,
Kwana
