PR: Auf-Wiedersehen!

Might as well do this one first since the Bitter Kittens obviously want to talk about it.

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Thurston and Jay

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Jesse & Jonathan

Boys in the middle.

Model: Alexis Broker

This was a surprisingly good entry from Jesse.

We say that because frankly, we haven't liked anything he's sent down that runway before this. Sure, it just skirts up to the border of tacky, but we're talking Heidi here. Lots of thigh and lots of boob are to be expected. We really like the weave and the way he did the cups.

The back is kind of a mess, though.

And while he's to be commended for using a rich color, the fabric reads a little downscale.

Model: Alison Gingerich

Jonathan was so proud of his little romper but we had a hard time signing onto it. Mainly because, romper, y'know?.

But it drapes nicely and it's executed pretty flawlessly, so he's got that.

And loath as we are to admit it, fashion editors do love rompers even if all right-thinking people do not.

Bottom line is it's trendy and it had a lot of nice touches. The only thing working against it is the lack of color. Had this been rendered in eye-catching hues, we bet Joanna Coles would have been all over it.

But look how cute he is when he's all proud. He's so Pixar.


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Boo Boo Kitty & Mila

Darlings, expect a lot of WTFs going forward.

Model: Kasey Ashcroft

WTF?

Help us out here, minions. Does ANYTHING about this entry make sense to you?

Like previous entries from Boo Boo, the dress starts off nice on the top. We like the frippery around the neck and we like the colors. We like the way the bodice is constructed and she did some nice work on the seaming.

But WTF is going on with that hem?

And WHY TF does the back of the dress look so much worse than the front? Did she think the model wasn't going to walk down the runway and turn around?

And finally, WTF was she even thinking with this concept? It's way too washed out, color-wise, for a cover and because of the shiny fabrics it looks, as the judges pointed out, a little too bridal.

We enjoy her for the entertainment value and she seems like a sweet girl, but she's been floundering every single week. We hate to say it, but it's time for Boo Boo Kitty to go.



"One thing that it's a little disturbing to me and disheartening to me is that after coming in second nobody was really happy for me. Nobody said congratulations. I don't know what's that about."

We're not even going to abbreviate this time: WHAT THE FUCK?

WHAT THE FUCKETY-FUCK-FUCK?!?

That is the STUPIDEST fucking complaint we have ever heard from anyone on a reality competition EVER. We realize that these people are tired and stressed out and the production people are firing questions at them in order to get a juicy soundbite, but who the hell says something like this? Who expects hugs for making second place FROM THE VERY PEOPLE SHE'S COMPETING AGAINST? THIS ISN'T THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS, LADY.

wE KNEW --sorry -- We knew when she had that second-episode meltdown over her model picking another designer that she was going to be a little nutty, but that just takes the cake. Get over yourself, honey.

Model: Brandise Danesewich

And you won't be getting any hugs or high-fives over this shitty dress, either.

Once again, we're completely befuddled as to the color choices here. When the editor in chief of a fashion magazine tells you what she wants from you in order to get your dress on the cover, PAY ATTENTION. Was Mila still pouting over the lack of HUGZ that she didn't hear the part about color?

And if you're going to be doing color-blocking (we're getting really bored with the color blocking, by the way) it better be damn perfect, especially when it's all so centrally located. Some of those seams look mighty poor to our eyes.

Plus, as Nina pointed out, the pattern basically serves as a roadmap to her funbox. "Here it is, boys! Or at least, here's the general vicinity!"

IF she had chosen more vibrant colors and IF she had executed it perfectly (and IF she hadn't pissed us off with her whining) we might have liked this dress, but to be honest, we kind of hate it.

She managed to put together a look that is both bland AND weird at the same time.

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The Geek Squad

The geeks shall inherit the earth.

How cute are these two?

Attention! The chess club will meet at 3:15 to have their yearbook photos taken! If this conflicts with your gaming club meeting, please see Mr. Tom or Mr. Lorenzo after homeroom to get a slip.

Model: Brittany Oldehoff

We're torn on this look.

We like it, for the most part. It's sporty and it's got some nice details.

And it fits her well, for the most part.

And while we like the seam placements, they're not executed as well as they could be.

But what really bothers us about this look is that it's supposed to be a signature look, put together with the highest budget of any PR challenge ever. Does this look like 500 bucks worth of fabric and 2 days of work to you? It's nice enough, but it just doesn't go there.

Model: Alexis Broker

And yet, strangely, they brought their A game to their B garment.

Models: Lorena Angjeli, Alexis Broker

We really love this look. It's a great (and instantly recognizable) interpretation of the original look. We really like the idea of that sporty jacket paired with a little black dress.

Although to be honest, the dress could have used a bit more loving attention.

But in looking over the looks for this episode, we've been getting frustrated because it looks like most of the teams just banged out a B look without putting too much thought and work into it. Not the geek squad, though. They really thought about it and turned out a look that's in some ways better than their A look. That jacket could have used a lining, though.


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Thurston, Miss Sophia, Jonathan

Poor Jonathan. We have to come up with a nickname for him.

Designer: Jesse LeNoir
Model: Megan Davis

Yikes. That is not good, bitter kittens. Not good at all.

Let's start with the obvious: concept. This was an outfit designed for a model to wear to an industry party. Let that sink in for a minute. We'll give Thurston all the credit in the world for going the unexpected route because you'd think the straight guy designer would be the first to put a girl in the Heidi Trifecta of short, tight, and shiny.

Problem is, this was the one time a designer should be hitting the Heidifecta because models really do wear short, tight and shiny to places like industry parties. In other words, we don't know what the hell he was thinking dressing her up like a slutty jockey.

Okay, and then there's the design itself. What is going on at the bottom of that vest? Why is it trying to fly away? What are those weird bumps under her boobs? Why is EVERYTHING outlined with that mauve-y trim like an anal retentive child's coloring book?

And why does he keep using these weirdly heavy, tweedy fabrics for designs that aren't really appropriate for them? And why is she wearing her father's pants? And why can we see her belly button? And why is she carrying that purse with that outfit? We have too many questions.

Designer: Anthony Williams
Model: Alexis Broker

Well, well, well. Miss Sophia home now. He really surprised us after last week's near disaster. This is really cute. Even better, it's relatively simple, which is good because last week's dress made it look like he can't edit himself.

We really like the construction on the bodice. Beautiful and unique. We're also damn impressed with the draping on the skirt. That's BURLAP, y'all.

Admittedly, the back looks a little sloppy and we kind of hate the all-gold accessories.

But it's a cute, sexy, model-riffic dress. Not Top Three material, but enough to make up for last week's upholstered bottle-holder.

Designer: Jonathan Peters
Model: Brandise Danesewich

Another really strong, if not quite Top Three entry.

We'll start with a criticism: we think the fit could have been a little better. If it had a sleeker, more fitted feel to it, it wouldn't have looked so much like a burlap slip.

But we do like the use of the lace. We don't even like lace all that much, but we like the idea of it paired with burlap. In this case, it dressed up the fabric without denying what it is, if that makes any sense.

Oh, wait. Is this about that whole "gritty meets pretty" sound bite he's always spewing? Suddenly it all makes sense.

But what really makes us sit up and take notice is the detailing here. We LOVE those little strappy things on her boobs and we love the masterful way he used that black trim on the bust and the straps. Compare it to the clumsy mauve trim on Jesse's. This was beautifully done. Jonathan is moving up on the "ones to watch" ladder. That's two quietly interesting garments in a row.

Don't forget this week's T Lo Awards, poodles.

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The Good-Enoughs

We've got a lot of ground to cover, kittens. But first...

Hi there.

Hi.

Okay! Let's get started.

Jay says, "My design aesthetic is very eclectic, I like things dramatic."

Model: Kasey Ashcroft

T Lo says: "Clearly."

T Lo also says, "No. No to this." Those are interesting fabric choices and he worked the hell out of them to get the garment he wanted...

But he really needed to step back at some point and rethink the tumors.

And hello! Could that be any tighter or shorter?

Could it, Heidi? We're asking you.

Heidi?

We're gonna chalk this up to an over eagerness to excite the judges. We think he's got potential, but he has to learn that you don't impress the judges by just throwing any old shit at your dress form.


Mila says, "I actually think that my experience has made me see fashion from different angles. I'm so ready to show the world what I can do."

Model: Alexis Broker

T Lo says, "Permit us to make a blunt observation. This look isn't designed so much as it's styled."

It has a chic quality to it, when you take in the hair and makeup, jewelry and shoes.

But in terms of actual design; in terms of form and shape, it's pretty underwhelming.

What she's showing us with this look is that she has good taste and competitive technical skills.

And that she had a hard time editing her fabric choices. Seriously, honey. That's too much.

But aside from the styling and fabric choices, there's not a lot of meat to this look. Still, good taste combined with technical skills can get you far in this competition and she strikes us as a learn-as-you-go-and-course-correct type.

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