PR Toons, E2

Alex told us to apologize on his behalf for what he considers sloppy work and a shitty scan. Frankly, we think he's crazy. Click to embiggen, kittens.

Anybody that can envision Nicolas as Peppermint Patty doesn't need to apologize for a damn THING.


[Illustrations: Alx Cox/Projectrungay.blogspot.com]


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To the Bitter End

Let's wrap it up, kids.

Johnny:

We cringed when we saw Johnny making this Betty Draper jacket for his dress. He nailed it when he said it was too "Easter Sunday." Of course Qristyl nailed it even better when she said Rebecca Romijn wouldn't even dust in a jacket like that. It kills us when designers say we're "too mean." Have they ever listened to the trash talk they sling around?

Model: Emarie Wiltz

So, points to him for realizing the jacket wasn't a good idea, but we're scratching our heads wondering why he thought shoving it into her purse was a solution. If he'd been in either the top or bottom 3 the judges would have definitely noticed it, commented on it, and probably made her try it on in front of them.

As for the dress, we don't love. It's such a dreary color and unflattering length. That little party favor at the top just looks strange to us.

As does the overuse of piping, which makes the dress look a little cheap. Plus, what's with the weird blousson effect in the back? What 's the point of a maternity dress that's tight across the stomach but big and loose in the back?

Qristyl:

Model: Erika Macke

It took us a while, but we're coming around on this one.

The only thing we really don't like is the color, but that may just be because it's a poor match to Erika's coloring. We're not normally a fan of twisted fabric, but it's unique for maternity wear.

In fact, the whole look had some subtle, unique (pun unintended) twists to it, from the strap, to the way it draped in the front, to the black underskirt. It was kind of flattering, actually.

The back is a little bleh, though.


Nicolas:

Model: Ebony Jointer

Pocahontas knocked out another short, tight and shiny black dress, earning him his second Heidi award in a row. We're detecting a theme here.

We have to say, we really do like the top of this dress. It had some interesting detailing to it. Unfortunately, the execution was a bit on the sloppy side.

And while he feared that his skirt was too short (it was), our biggest issue was that it was so tight. Who the hell would wear a pencil skirt in her third trimester?

Oh. Right.

Tim Gunn's Workroom Critique:







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Bangin' Them Out

Bangin' Out the Dresses will be the name of our autobiography.

Logan:

Here you go, girls. The obligatory shirtless morning coffee shot. Enjoy.

Model: Fatma Dabo

It's a hell of a sight better than that zippered thing he made last week, that's for sure.

But that's because this is probably the least ambitious of any of the designs offered this week. Sure, you could argue that Mitchell's wasn't too ambitious either, but we tend to think making three pieces, one of which was a pair of shorts for a woman in her third trimester, was a little riskier than this department store look.


It's really not bad at all. There's something to be said for simplicity, especially in maternity wear.

But aside from the gold leather collar, there's just not a lot of there there. It's fine, but it earned its place in the middle.


Christopher:

We so hope he unveils a new accessory from his magical accessory box every week.

Model: Katie Sticksel

We thought this was a super-cute look.

It's another top-and-tights combo, though. We hadn't realized there were so many of them this week. Clearly the judges felt looks like these were a bit too safe and we have to agree.

Still, this is a little more stylish than Logan's entry and slightly less interesting than Gordana's.

Much has been made of the boob issues this week by the commenters. We've never been pregnant, so we'll take your word on the impracticality of a lot of these designs. We assume that a third-trimester woman probably wouldn't be inclined to wear a one-shoulder top like this.

Even so, it's a nice color, a practical silhouette, and it has some pretty detailing like the pin-tucked bust and the bubble hem. This may not have been a contender, but Christopher has proven himself to be one to watch.

Carol Hannah:


Dr. Whitfield continues her trend of over-designing her garments.

Model: Kojii Helwein

Because kittens, there is a LOT going on here. We barely know where to start.

Taking it from the top, that little jacket is not only painfully over-worked, it looks like it belongs with an other outfit entirely. And from a design perspective, it's working against her goals by covering up and smooshing down the details at the top of the dress. And that toga/baby sling detail she's got going on is more of the same. Even if a very pregnant woman wanted to go around in an outfit that draws all the attention to her stomach, why would Dr. Whitfield add something that, again, smooshes up the skirt like that?

"Smoosh" is a highly technical fashion term.

The top does look a lot better without the jacket.

But the back is the only part of the design we like as is. Even then, it's just okay. Take a tip from Coco, Carol Hannah. The next time you design something take at least one element off before you get to work on making it.

Tim Gunn's Workroom Critique:







[Photos: Mike Yarish/myLifetime.com - Videos: myLifetime.com - Screencaps: Projectrungay.blogspot.com]


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The Vast Middle

Everyone back in the dress pool!

Epperson:

We're all for Easy Sewer's calm, cool, and collected demeanor but come on, Epperson. Give the editors something to work with. He's spoken a total of about 15 words in two episodes.

Then again...

Model: Erica Malde

He certainly gives us plenty to work with.

Kittens, this is AWFUL.

As jumpsuits go, it's well made and a little stylish. The problem is, it's a jumpsuit for a pregnant woman. Look what that bump does. It's pulling and stretching that fabric like there's no tomorrow. No pregnant woman wants a look that screams "This doesn't fit me properly!"

And we keep looking, but can't seem to find how exactly she's supposed to get in and out of this thing. If she's as far along as Rebecca Romijn, she's going to need to get out of that thing quite often in order to pee.

But the worst move of all, was that vest thing, which looks like she's wearing a tablecloth. Sorry, Epperson. We think you're cool and we think you're talented, but this was impractical and unflattering from top to bottom.

Gordana:

Model: Tara Egan

J'ADORE.

This one snuck up on us and it took more than one viewing to realize what a stylish, well-made look this is.

The colors are sophisticated and the look is flattering, comfortable, and stylish. Mitchell, THIS is a going to lunch outfit for the chic mom-to-be. Take notes.

We love the subtlety of it. The straps are interesting, the cardigan is practical and stylish, and the layered hem makes a nice touch. Finishing it off with tights so she doesn't flash her hoo-ha to the world was perfect.

Irina:

Model: Celine Chua

It's definitely a cute dress and it's certainly well made, but something about it isn't sitting right with us.

For one, we hate that pot scrubber/loofah she attached to the sash. It comes close to ruining a nice simple design. Another problem is that not only is the skirt way too short for a maternity dress, it rises in the front as if she had never considered the bump at all. One good wind and the world's your obstetrician.

We do like the colors, though. We always did have a fondness for tone on tone.

But ultimately, the problem with this dress is that it's a little too cute. In that sense, it's a bit retro, hearkening back to the days when pregnant women were expected to dress like desexualized baby dolls. A Betty Draper dress.


Tim Gunn's Workroom Critique:







In other news, the latest entry in the T Lo Awards is now up. Go!



[Photos: Mike Yarish/myLifetime.com - Videos: myLifetime.com - Screencaps: Projectrungay.blogspot.com]



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