The Wait is Over...Well, Almost.

The premiere date of the fourth season of Project Runway will be Wednesday, November 14th. It's official!!! Being an avid fan, I'm so happy that the wait for a premiere date is over!! Ahh excitement rushes in me.

The date was announced during the season finale of Top Chef last Wednesday. Millions of fans, I am sure, were very happy by this surprise.

The same old, but lovable regulars are back: Heidi's still the host, Nina and Michael are still judging, and...my favorite....TIM GUNN IS STILL MENTORING!!!

Fifteen new aspiring winners will compete for a spread of their designs in ELLE magazine, a new car, $100,000 cash prize and a chance to sell their designs on bluefly.com.

This is totally getting me pumped, and I can't not wait til this premieres. A chain of PR posts are definitely confirmed in the future. :]


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A Lack.

Since a cold has ensued in my unfortunate life right now, I figured this time at home would be suited if I at least updated this blog. Gosh it's been over a week!

Sorry about the title of this post. I'm afraid that is lacking as well. :\

Anywho.

Being that it is almost late 2007, Radiohead have yet to release their highly anticipated seventh album. I have been looking around for just a little ounce of news on it, and even their blog, Dead Air Space, did not answer my questions. However, I have found a few older articles, including this article from NME.

Apparantly, I missed some crucial posts of Dead Air Space, for as a matter of fact, Thom Yorke, lead singer, did mention something regarding the album.

In Yorke's own words: "Interestingly enough it's similar to 'OK Computer' in a way. It's much more terrifying. But 'OK Computer' was terrifying too -some of the lyrics were."

This gets me quite excited, for OKC being my favorite album of theirs. As for the whole 'terrifying' aspect of it, hey--they're Radiohead. They gotta break down some walls, no?

Sadly, they didn't show the whole article on the NME website. But from what I've found so far, it has seemed extremely promising.




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The Gunn Show

School has really been eating up my time--and part of my time is blogging time. If you don't see posts throughout the week, I'm probably outlining history homework. :(

But no fear! I haven't given up on this blog just yet. My best bet is that I will definitely do some major post-age on weekends.





Anyways, back to the topic of reason. For about three weeks now, I have been PSYCHED about former Parsons instructor and Project Runway mentor Tim Gunn's new show on Bravo called 'Tim Gunn's Guide To Style', which is very apropos. This man is a fashion therapist, someone every girl needs now and then. The tag line: "Your style, my rules".

The premise of the show is with the help with former supermodel Veronica Webb, Mr. Gunn helps style-challenged women. They don't just teach the women how to dress nicely, though, but more so teaching them how to dress fashionably with their own sense of style. Rather than just piling cashmere sweater after cashmere sweater on the poor woman's laps and bark at them to buy them, the style duo want them to be happy with the clothes, and that it personifies them. They compile a list consisting of items needed in women's closets, including the perfect black pant and casual work dress. Not only do all the clothes fit into the stylish category, but also the refreshed woman's style as well.

After an aerobic workout's worth of shopping, grooming is up next. Hair and makeup great out the refreshing new lady, looking more polished and ready to get out there.

This show is pretty amazing, from what I saw on the season premiere. It's similar to What Not To Wear, but the women have more of their voice in the decision, which is crucial to bringing together your own great style. Everything is just fabulous, right down to those black pointed toe pumps shown in the episode.

Don't hesitate to watch this show! If you ever see a rerun of the premiere, brace yourself for a Catherine Malandrino appearance!! :)

Cross Dressing?

Well, actually, no.


Face it: women love good-looking guys. Sure, there's that 'well he has to have a personality' philosophy too, which I definitely believe in. Women are judgmental, vain creatures, to some realistic extent. But, there sure as hell ain't a problem about a rather dashing gentleman. Say a lady's at a bar, and she turns around to see this bloke in front of her. Tall, dark, handsome, great energy: Components to any woman's perfect man. She whispers to her friend that's sipping on a cosmopolitan next to her something about the guy's looks, with a flushed smirk across her face. It's kinda obvious what she'd say, no? Okay, well let's change one thing: what if that lady was ME? Yes, I'm a girl, but this can totally change the situation. I see the lad, eying him from the distance. My heart skips a beat, my eyes bulge with sheer amazement. I nudge my friend next to me, nearly spilling her cosmo, and I shriek in her ear, while still keeping my gaze on the guy....


...."I love his clothes!! He has such great style!"


Yeah, sounds pathetic--albeit fitting, right? I mean, come one it's ME in the situation here, not some norm here. I'm rather...what's the word...weird?

One little tidbit about me you might wanna know: I notice the clothes first, looks second. Now could it just be my inner fashionista being shallow and superficial once again? But actually, I find it to be a rather humbling quality of mine. All women universally know this one fact: Even if he's hot, he'll probably be a jackass. Now hold on before you bite me, there are always exceptions...perhaps the guy that YOU have is the perfect little parcel. But anyone...ANYONE. Can agree with me. It's like that old saying: 'Looks can be deceiving'. But clothes, however, have a different meaning. If a guy can dress himself, it shows his personality, and his expressionisms. And how he lives life. Now isn't personality the most important thing? :]

Now this bloke I was talking about: how does he dress, you wonder? I mean, he better look amazing to meet my standards. Just imagine the tailored, clean cut eclecticisms of Muse meets the laid-back comforts of Rupert Grint. Need visuals? No problemo.



Now isn't that so refreshing to see, especially after having to witness the same kind of style at school all the time? Indeed, it is.

Which brings me to my cross dressing reference: If I were a guy, I'd totally dress like them. I'd never be afraid of slipping on some Italian alligator boots or utilitarian wool cardigans (I practically live in cardigans anyways). Vests? Not a problem. Suspenders? Bring it. Hell, I don't even have to be a guy to wear them. I'd wear them right now. Just with a tad bit of subtlety. As much as I love my feminine frilly dresses and flats, I quite enjoy the androgynous look that is slowly becoming prominent these days. Who knows, maybe if I find a guy I could share a few sweaters or too with him. ;]

So even though guys don't 'seem' to care about what they wear, it really does tell women who they are, in some sense. So guys, if you ever read this, don't be too hasty while you are getting ready for the day, alright? ;]

Sadly, slowly...

Lately, I've found very little inspiration for some posts. Blogs have been on the quiet front for a while, and even pitchfork doesn't have a rather annoying yet entertaining record review. I'll do some snooping around for some interesting pieces.

Until then, just take the last couple days of summer to relax before it's back to hell again.