On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway, the designers were asked to create a look for a busy woman that could transition from day to night. Their designs had to reflect their own aesthetic. Tim Gunn encouraged the designers to come up with a “story” for their look.
My story is about Melissa, an Atlanta fashion blogger, who for five years has helped her readers dress, decorate, and entertain on a budget. On a spring morning, she catches an early flight to New York City.
No piece is a more consistent part of my collections than the swing coat. Here, it’s a lightweight plaid, perfect for a cool morning but not too heavy or bulky for traveling.
Melissa is picked up by a car to take her into Manhattan, where she has a couple of interviews with periodicals featuring popular blogs and the people who write them.
Melissa is photo ready in a denim dress that travels well. It’s both comfortable and durable, and she’ll arrive at all her destinations without a wrinkle.
If she goes anywhere that her shoulders need to be covered, the scarf is a handy accessory.
In the late afternoon, Melissa meets an editor from a New York publishing house who’s interested in turning her blog columns into a book.
Still looking crisp and fresh, Melissa is definitely a savvy woman on the go.
Melissa heads back to Atlanta after a busy day. We’ll see the rest of you next time on the runway.
Mattel: Scarf, shoes, sunglasses, attaché case, earrings.
Swing coat fabric: Donation from Tom (an old and well-worn Ralph Lauren dress shirt).
Dress denim: Donation from Lynne.
Suede belt: Made from reversible fabric Tim once used in this challenge.
To see previous challenges this season:
Episode 3: Welcome Back (or not) to the Runway (PR 10:3)
Episode 2: Candy Couture
Episode 1: A Times Square Anniversary Party
my favorite so far!
Thank you very much! I say you can never go wrong with a little denim dress.
ps … I wonder being the fabulous blogger that she is, do you think that she got a little red truck?
If she’s a successful blogger who sells ads and has sponsored posts, she can buy you and me both a little red truck and never know the difference.
Alas, I was out on Thursday and the DVR failed to record PR. Now I’ll have to catch it on Thursday’s rerun. But I’m quite sure the Houston fashion blogger’s design probably topped anything the PR designers designed.
It’s worth watching. Those designers are out of control. Lots of drama in the work room this season, which always makes for a fun time.
Thank you for the compliment.
The last one at first glance I thought had a tail! 8)
Ha.
OMG, I LOVE THIS!
PS – Good thing Melissa wasn’t flying back to Atlanta last week; major rain in NYC backed up flights for hours. (“Hey, who’s that hottie on line at the Cinnabon?”)
THANK YOU! =)
Are you STILL moonlighting at Cinnabon?
Yes, but only for the icing.
This is making me want a cinnamon roll, and I don’t usually like them.
I LOVE that swing coat in that fabric!!! And the dress is, once again, better than most of what we saw on tv.
Thank you, Gary. Are you also wondering why some of the designs are just “safe” when they seem as good as or better than the top three designs? It’s an interesting season.
Yes, I have definitely had some “What were the judges thinking” moments this season. For instance, when Gunner and Kooan got in the top the week of the Emmy gown challenge, I thought some of the safe designs were much better made than theirs.
I think Ven will eventually have a day of reckoning, as well. His tailoring is immaculate, but he’s being too safe. He seemed annoyed not to be in the top three last week.
I didn’t think the design for Kenley was the best one in the third week.