On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway, the show’s biggest fans were the inspiration for the designers. Each designer was paired with a fan and not only made over the fan, but also created a look specifically for her.
Tim Gunn brought me a special fan who was anxious to update her look after…well, let’s just say she’s been “thirty-five” a few times.
Midge has had the same look for years. In an attempt to cover the gray, she uses a red hair color that has grown dull over the years. She also hoped for a more stylish cut.
Midge says she mostly dresses in jeans and sweats because that’s the most practical thing for her in her work. She manages an animal rescue organization in the upper Northwest. She has lots of kennels, dog runs, and cat habitats on her rural property for fostering animals on their way to wellness and forever homes.
What she hoped for was a look that would be bright and casual but attractive while she was meeting potential donors. It also needed to withstand the rainy weather as well as not show dirt or animal hair when she picks up a dog or cat from a shelter or a rescuer while she’s out.
First–Here’s Midge after her makeover, with a fresh bobbed cut and a new lighter hair color that won’t wash out her skin.
For her new look, I began with my signature swing coat, both to dress her up and prepare her for inclement weather.
The coat is fully lined.
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Midge loves bright colors and florals. Even though her outfit is casual, with a simple short-sleeved blouse and a split skirt that’s practical for squatting and bending when caring for animals, having the outfit and the coat in one fabric adds a dressier touch for her meetings–fun but also professional. The fabric can disguise an occasional muddy paw print, as well.
She can keep her sneakers in the car, but it’s a good idea to have a fashionable heel (from Mattel, of course) for dressing up her appearance.
Midge is delighted with her new look. I hope you’ve enjoyed it, too. See you next time on the runway!
Previous designs this season:
Episode 12:9 Let’s Do Brunch
Episode 12:8 Having a Field Day
Episode 12:7 Shoes First!
Episode 12:6 Let’s Go Glamping!
Episode 12:5 YOU Choose Your Materials!
Episode 12:4 Tie the Knot
Episode 12:3 An Unconventional Coney Island
Episode 12:2 Million Dollar Runway
Episode 12:1 Sky’s The Limit
First I think that you are generous in calling Midge’s shoes “sneakers” obviously, they are the first prototype for Crocs … and you are not fooling me with the split skirt, I know what that really is … however I like the retro feel of the dress… good job!
Well, they do have “shoestrings.” Those are an earlier Mattel effort at tennis shoes (cause those shoes are older than some people I know, coming from the time when Reebok was trying out crazy colors, too).
Thanks! I photographed it in such a way that you couldn’t mock the skirt. I knew your fiendish plans.
I noticed that. Don’t think I didn’t shake my fist and say CURSE YOU, COCHRANE!!!!
I’d call matchy-matchy, but that print with the pop of the lining really works.
Thanks!
I think Midge faired better than some of the fans on PR. And it looks like her eyes were even a brighter shade of blue. Excellent designing. Hope the judges weren’t as snarky as they were on TV.
Laughing ’cause you noticed the blue eyes. It’s the lighting, I swear! They aren’t two different dolls. (Fingers crossed.)
Thanks! Y’all are my judges, and the snark generally comes from Marika, but I thwarted her this time. That means she’ll be saving up double for a later date.
Very cute outfit this week. I’m with Marika about the croc-looking sneakers. lol
Croc-looking sneakers? At least mine had holes, which I only wear while river-rafting. I agree that outfit is nice, and I like the matching coat.
Thanks so much. Those coats are among my favorite pieces to make.
Everyone disparages Crocs, but I put my sister’s nursing Crocs on one time and they were SO comfy. Never bought myself a pair, though. I’m barefooted most of the time anyway. One of the benefits of working from a home office.
Thanks, Gary. Mattel was ahead of its time with the Crocs, I guess.
So stylish and practical!
How many dolls live with you..?
I counted them once but can’t remember what the total was. Somewhere in excess of four hundred, I believe.
And thanks for the compliment on the design!