gowns

nope. i don't actually have somewhere to wear dresses like these... and who knows if i ever will!

but it's fun to dream about it, right?

here's my gala/red carpet/dinner with the president/won the lottery "way out" wishlist dress that is bound to stay in dreamland:

one // two // three // four // five

what would you wear to an event of epic proportions?

louis vuitton fall 2012 paris fashion week

i'm not going to lie to you. i have never been a huge fan of louis vuitton... the bags seem a little cliche to me and everybody has them (or something that looks exactly like them) with the label plastered all over it.

to prove my distain, my rude self (with my rude asymmetrical haircut) even ruined a picture with my friends in paris in front of a louis vuitton shop.

BUT! i retract this statement.

...i really do!

why? because of their incredibly creative fall 2012 runway show at paris fashion week. complete with moving train, bellhops, and erie train station street lights. it's unlike any other runway presentation i've seen! if you have 12 spare minutes, take a look at the full fashion show video:




did you ever have pre-conceived notions about a specific brand? have you ever changed your mind?

project runway all-stars finale

*Spoiler Alert!*

It's been a tradition for a few years now that my girls and I get together to watch our girly TV shows once a week. A few years back we really got into So You Think You Can Dance, but lately, it's been Project Runway and Project Runway All-Stars. Every Thursday night we'll lounge on my big green couch, eat some popcorn, and watch with anticipation to see who will get the boot.

This season on All-Stars, there were so many great challenges. Here are some of my favorites from the contestants:

Kenley's gelato flavor inspired dress

Michael C's Night at the Opera dress

Kenley's National Flag Challenge Dress

Mondo's Nanette Lepore Fabrics Dress

Anthony's Miss Piggy Dress

Kenley's Season Romper

Jerell's Night at the Opera Dress

When it came down to the final 3, it was clear that Mondo's hard work throughout the season really pushed him over the edge to beat the other contestants. Here are my favorite looks from each final collection:

Austin's Best Look

Michael's Best Look

Mondo's Best Look

I'm so happy for Mondo's win! He really deserved it after being snubbed by Gretchen in Season 8.




Do you think Mondo should have won All-Stars?

(all photos and video are from www.mylifetime.com)