Katy's Take

I was really intrigued when I heard about this challenge, because I had just recently finished up working on a project for DIFFA Dallas. Each year DIFFA Dallas has a big fundraiser/charity event where they ask designers and artists to work with a denim jacket and transform it to whatever they want. The only requirement is that there is some portion of the original jacket in the final piece, other than that, it’s totally up to the designer what to do with it. Back in Dec, I posted this about what I was working on and this week’s PR challenge inspired me to post the finished dress (I had been meaning to post it, but had been falling behind on everything!).

Anyways, just thought it was funny that I had finished a denim “makeover” and then find out that Project Runway did the same thing!

Click here to continue reading Katy's Take as she reviews each design from Episode 10.

Jack Mackenroth on Best Week Ever

Jack Mackenroth dishes with the BWE Team here. Thanks Caroline, Claudia, Lisa and Michelle!

Angelina On the Cover of OK!

Angelina Jolie is, indeed, pregnant according to OK! Magazine.

Angelina Jolie's loose, flowing Hermes gown piqued curiosity and media speculation at the SAG Awards. And now OK! has confirmed through a source close to Angelina Jolie that she is expecting. "Angie has wanted a second biological baby for some time now ... And the minute she's pregnant, she was glows. She's the type that doesn't want to scream it to everyone but has the quiet, expectant mother glow. Her smile says she's the luckiest woman in the world."

Reports have circulated that Angelina intends on selling the story of her pregnancy to a tabloid magazine, and giving the money to charity.

Rihanna's Got Milk

Rihanna is the new face of the "Got Milk" ads

The sexy songstress is asking everyone to "shut up and drink."

Quote of the Day

"We both want children ... And we both can't wait, and we practice a lot! But nothing yet. I'll let you know." - Eva Longoria Parker talks about her maternal instinct and her bedroom behavior on Good Morning America.

*Image: Splash

Britney Hospitalized Again

Britney Spears was placed under psychiatric hold earlier this month ...

Britney Spears was hospitalized again early this morning and is currently under psychiatric hold. A source told People magazine that she was escorted by police. Spears was brought to UCLA Medical Center for a 72-hour lock-down and evaluation. Pal Sam Lufti told People "She went willingly. It was like something in her heart was telling her she should go. She knew something was wrong."

A source says that Britney was hospitalized because she was "driving around her neighboorhood like a mad-woman ... Britney has been prescribed medication which she retuses to take." Reports that Spears attempted suicide have been rebuffed by Lutfi and friend Alli Sims.

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From The Mailbox

Kathy Griffin is wearing a Rami Kashou dress on the cover of The Advocate this month. Thanks Cecelia. Click here for another picture of Rami's beautiful frock on the runway.

The Midseasonreplacements recap "Jean Genie" is up!

NY Daily News has an update on Jay McCarroll and Camp Beverly Hills.

De Novo has posted a great new interview with Daniel Vosovic. Thanks Andrew.

The Austin-American Stateman offers a fabulous interview with Elisa Jiminez.

Video - The Malan Show Episode 2

2008 SAG Awards

With major award shows being cancelled left and right celebs are pulling out all the stops when it comes to any red carpet moment.

Angelina Jolie in Hermes and Brad Pitt in Tom Ford

Ellen Page in Zac Posen

Eva Longoria in Naeem Khan

Glenn Close and her unbelievable upper body in Giorgio Armani

and...

Kate Hudson in Balmain

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Heath's "Secret Struggles" Revealed in US Weekly

The new US Weekly's cover story features quotes from a "close" source/pal/confidant close to Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams. According to the article, Williams was heartbroken throughout their three year relationship by her boyfriend's abuse of alcohol and drugs, including heroine, cocaine, and unidentified pills.

The article also claims that Williams took Ledger to Promises Treatment Center in California in early 2006, but that he refused to enter, and swore he would change and clean up his act.

Two separate sources also told US Weekly that after their split, Williams insisted that Ledger be drug-tested before his visitations with their 2-year-old daughter Matilda.

Jake Mourns

Jake Gyllenhaal is having a very difficult time dealing with the death of his colleague and best-friend Heath Ledger. Gyllenhaal and Ledger became close pals on the set of their film Brokeback Mountain. Gyllenhaal is also godfather to Ledger's 2-year-old daughter with Michelle Williams, Matilda.

Gyllenhaal has taken time off from the set of his movie Brothers. A source on set says, "He [Gyllenhaal] was there, but he wasn't with us. It was obviously a major trauma ... These guys were very close."

Wednesday Mail

Here we are on a lovely Wednesday smack in the middle of a new season of Project Runway. So why are we so depressed? Oh, yeah. Nevermind.

No new episode this evening, but we do have some mail to share:

BPR reader Thereza sends along the above photo from Valentino's couture show at Milan Fashion Week. She asks: Team Fierce or Valentino?

Don't miss this great interview at Newsday with Jillian Lewis that shows her at her most humble, honest, likeable self.

Looks like SJP loved her Project Runway experience so much, she wants to get in on the action herself!

Here's an interview at Bluefly with Zulema Griffin who plans to debut her new collection.......on YouTube!

Kate Hudson Says Matthew McConaughey Will Be an Incredible Father

Kate Hudson says that her Fool's Gold co-star Matthew McConaughey will be a great father. "I think because people see Matthew always out doing something whether out dancing in a bar or being on the beach or taking a hike with some crazy bandana on, I think that, like anything they take their image and what they want somebody else to be and then they just run with that," Hudson tells reporters. "Matthew happens to be one of the most loving people I know and his family is important to him."

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The Case of the Troublesome Tote

Episode Two of Laura Bennett's comic strip "Case Clothed" has been posted at iVillage.

Robert Best's illustrations are fabulous of course.

Trivia: What is the name of Laura's pet turtle?

One Last Look at Sundance

As Sundance wrapped up yesterday, and the celebs began to vacate Park City, here are a few pictures to remember the film festival of '08.


Paris Hilton jams on the drums at the Velvet Relvolver convert, where she played host for the evening at the 944 magazine party at TAO Park City. Hilton also thanked everyone for coming while her hit single, "Stars are Blind" was played by DJ Vice.


Paris was also seen at the Turning Leaf Lounge where a private dinner was held for her, where she invited friends to join her to discuss her new movie, The Hottie and the Nottie. Describing it as a "cute love story," the movie was not at the festival.


Also in attendance was actress and singer Taryn Manning and DJ and record producer Steve Aoki. All the guests enjoyed Turning Leaf wine during the party.


Showing up once again at Sundance, Paris and Nicky Hilton joined together and enjoyed the MySpace Nights at TAO party. With two nights of invite-only concerts, Maroon 5 and 50 Cent both performed, as well as DJ Samantha Ronson who provided music.


Cute couple Reggie Bush and Kim Kardashian enjoyed the events at Sundance as they attended the MySpace Nights at TAO party. Newly pregnant Jessica Alba and fiance Cash Warren were another couple also in attendance as they cuddled and enjoyed the performance by 50 Cent.

*Photo Credit: Steve Browernick/Red Eye Productions

- Erin Dustin

From The Mailbox

The mail is a little light today. Perhaps with no new episode this week and the fans still in stunned disbelief over the preview of the next one, we are in a holding pattern. Still I have a couple of items of interest.

Ever wonder what's on Andy Cohen's desk? No? Well, it is a slow news day. Click here if you're really bored. (Just kidding, Andy!)

OUTspoken features a cute Q&A with Jack Mackenroth.

Finally, here is a fabulous article about the magical elves who create our favorite show!

Announcing "The Fabbies!"

Our blogfather, The Manolo recently announced the creation of a new fashion blog award - The Fabbies! While perusing the nominees, I noted several friends of BPR. Second City Style is nominated in the "eZines and New Frontier Publishing" category. Counterfeit Chic is nominated in the "Indie and Niche" category. Please let me know if there are any others that I have overlooked. Meanwhile, please Check it out!

Jennifer Lopez in Labor?

Posts are popping up around the web that Ms. Jennifer Lopez is, indeed, in labor! J. Lo was spotted at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, Long Island. Stay tuned.

Gwen Stefani Is Pregnant!

Gorgeous Gwen Stefani has announced that she and her husband Gavin Rossdale are expecting their second child! The 38-year-old singer-turned designer and Rossdale are parents to 1-year-old Kingston Rossdale.

*Photo: Splash

What Would Bluefly Do?

Let's take a look at the Bluefly interpretation of Ricky Lizalde's winning design. First, the styling is great, isn't it?
Those boots again!
The hair - yes, Amy Winehouse...but in a GOOD way.



This dress has a silhouette similar to the winning design, but in black jersey. It is $74.99, by Nicole Miller.

Now let's find something denim....

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More From The Mailbox

Don't miss Nick Verreos dishing SAG fashion with Lisa Rinna tonight on the TVGuide network. More info here.

Also, check out Nick's recap of last week's episode.

We have an extra week to bid on the garments from the denim challenge.

Only one more day to bid on the tickets to Malan Breton's Show.

Also, you can still vote in the BPR Fan Favorite poll.

Preview of Episode 10

Ask The Fashion Professor

Hi Prof. Cady,
Thank you for taking on the some of the tough questions. Here's another one: Do you think there is a bias against Asian models in the reality tv fashion world? Why the absence?
Thanks,
Ellen K.

Hi Ellen,
As someone whose job it is to keep track of runway trends I've always wondered about about the lack of Asian models - there do seem to be very few - so it clearly isn't exclusively a reality TV bias.

I called a friend who is a booker and occasional scout for a large agency in NYC - his experience is that while there are many lovely Asian women - it does seem to be rare to find the height and body type necessary to get the editorial and runway work.
I asked him if he felt there was a bias at work - he didn't think so. But he did say there had never been much demand.

I was in China last Spring - Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou - and was bowled over by the beauty of the women but again none were model height. I'd be curious what Amanda's thoughts are on the subject.

Thanks for the interesting question,
Anthony

Thank you Professor!

Do you have a question for the Fashion Professor?
Write to Anthony Cady.

Amanda's Take - Episode Nine

So MUCH to say this week!
And I apologise, a tad delayed. I will get to the episode in a sec..

I am currently in New York, with elite and going on tons of castings for fashion week. INCLUDING many many shows in BRYANT PARK! :)

I went on a casting for BETSEY JOHNSON, and I don't know how that will go, but I just had to take a photo of the table they had set up for the models waiting to be seen. CANDY for us! They were encouraging us to have a little sugar. Just another reason to love Betsey.


I have also been to none other than Michael Kors... although he was not at the casting himself.

I've been running around town with PR2 model Danyelle Vilmenay - we are agency buddies. We have a lot of the same castings so it's fun to go on them together!

Back to Project Runway 4...
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From The Mailbox

Many of you have written in about the next episode. Bravo is pretty much giving everything away, but we are trying hard not to spoil it too much. If you somehow have avoided the on-air promos and online episode descriptions, cover your ears and eyes! If you want to know a little more, then go ahead and click here. For now, lets just say we are concerned.

Don't miss this incredible, bittersweet story from someone that Elisa Jimenez used to know very well.

Victorya Hong talks a bit about her upcoming fashion week show at Stylehive. You can also check out her exit interview with Buddy TV. Thanks Alex and Jennifer.

Season 1 designer Alexandra Vidal is showing her collection during fashion week at the Bryant Park Hotel on Tuesday, February 5.

Look who stopped by to visit After Elton's The Heidi Chronicles this week!

Here's a report on the Project Red Dress event in Seattle that Nick Verreos attended. More photos here.

Recapalooza, Part 2

The second edition contains some of your favorites:

Eric3000 stayed awake just long enough...
Ms.Place was snoozing right along...
The Quiet One took a break from her remodeling project...
Raechel seems to be the only Ricky fan around...
scahnaufblog visits the home of Levi Strauss...
We want to see Moi's 7th grade home ec project...
Miz Shoes still isn't feeling well, go send her some love...
Projectrunwaychat git sick just watching...

Thanks recappers, the Bravo gods have granted you a week off. See you in February!

The Recap Of The Manolo

Look at Sweet P. She knows that when the Fairy Godfather Tim waves his wand, you must accept his gift, or face the consequences.

That hippy-dippy denim wedding dress she was making was awful; the Manolo could smell the patchouli through his television set. But, with the few choice words, the careful frown, and his signature chin-on-hand, elbow-in-other-hand, look-of-contemplative-disapproval, Tim conveys his doubts. Sweet P listens. Et voila! Sweet P prospers!

You know the drill, here's the whole thing.

Video - Episode 9

For our readers that are unable to view our favorite network, the iconic parselforce gives us the video of Episode 9:


Click here for the rest of the episode.

BPR Interview With Kit Pistol

If someone simply showed you the photos of the designs from any episode of Season 4, you always knew which one Christina Scarbo produced. That's a big compliment considering the group of talented peers she squared off against each week. Seemingly always on the cusp of breaking through the winners circle, many people picked her to reach the finals. BPR catches up with Christina, aka Kit Pistol, to get her take on the experience:

BPR: Hi Kit! You were a joy to watch this season and developed a big fan base. Any message you would like to share with your supporters?

KP: THANK YOU!!! I am so grateful for all the support from everyone who has contacted me and came up to me on the street... the positivity is truly rewarding.

BPR: How did you ever come up with the name Kit Pistol?

KP: Well, I was working at a bar in Florence, Italy and always wore this gun necklace I got at Agent Provocateur, so I got the nickname 'Miss Pistol'. My friends and I all had weird nicknames for each other. I guess you could say we were bored. So one day we decided that Miss Pistol needed a first name to make it sound better and one of my roommates told me that Kit was a nickname for Christina. So Kit Pistol was formed and the deal was sealed. I showed my senior collection under the name Kit Pistol! It just stuck.

Click here to continue reading our interview with Kit as she fondly recalls her favorite childhood outfit and the people who have influenced her life and career.

Recapalooza!

The 'looza busts out a little early this week, giving some love to the quick recappers:

That picture up there? David Dust explains...

Tiffany with a Dirty Dancing Jillian riff? Love it!

I don't think Lorraine really does the dishes first...

The Stunway girls always deliver...

Jayne is all alone this week...

The Modern Gal channels Meg Ryan...

We simply love Bay and Amy...

The Minx has some photo-shopping fun....

Glowy Box goes on a rant...

Elisa is not down with the denim...

Meiran hates skinny jeans and bad puns...

Alison is coming around on Season 4...

Such thinks Sweet P was robbed...

Idol Thoughts is back for more...

Makeup Beat can't get away from Ricky...

Mags is a perennial BPR fave...

Toyuke is a recapping pro...

I'm sure there will be more coming in - stay tuned!

Britney's deposition going slow

Britney Spears's deposition is "slow going," and could drag on for multiple sessions, concedes Kevin Federline's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan. Asked if the deposition could last five or more sessions, Kaplan replied, "It wouldn't surprise me." The attorney added, "There are many areas that I have not yet explored." Spears, 26, has been cross examined for a total of one hour over two sessions. (She has been late to both.) As of the second session Monday, Kaplan said he'd only completed "two percent" of his questioning, which Spears must answer while under oath. Spears's first session lasted a mere 14 minutes, and occurred just hours before her infamous Jan. 3 meltdown. The lawyer, who could not reveal specifics, is likely grilling the pop star about past drug and alcohol use, her failure to follow court orders, and anything else that pertains to her parenting. (The questioning lays the groundwork for the Spears-Federline custody trial scheduled for April.) On Thursday, Kaplan also began deposing Spears confidante Sam Lutfi, who had evaded the sit-down for months.

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Jessica fights for her man

Jessica Simpson is fighting mad over a recent OK! magazine article claiming she was dumped by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. TMZ.com first reported that Simpson's lawyers had fired off a strongly-worded letter demanding a retraction for an article which claims Romo broke up with the singer because she was high-maintenance. The letter referred to the article as a "smear campaign." Her lawyers insist: "Mr Romo and Ms Simpson have not broken off their romantic relationship." A rep for Simpson confirms that the singer's lawyer sent a letter to OK! but had no additional comment. A source close to Simpson says, "Jess and Tony did not break up. OK!'s story was full of lies."
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Charlize to be honored by Harvard

Oscars are one thing, but Charlize Theron and Christopher Walken will soon have something equally golden for their mantles: Hasty Pudding pots. The annual Harvard trophies, awarded to those who've made a "lasting and impressive contribution to the world of entertainment," are dispensed by the university's Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the nation's oldest undergraduate drama troupe. The ceremony traditionally involves a parade and male students dressed as women. The recipients last year were Ben Stiller and Scarlett Johansson, preceded in 2006 by Halle Berrry and Richard Gere. This year, Monster Oscar winner Theron, 32, gets her Pudding pot (as the prize is called) Feb. 7; Walken, 64, whose Oscar was for The Deer Hunter and who last year was married to John Travolta (in Hairspray), gets his Feb. 15. Not to be outdone, Harvard Lampoon's "Hastiest Pudding of the Lampoon Award" is being given out on Feb. 6, to Paris Hilton, reports the Associated Press.

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Amy Winehouse in rehab

Amy Winehouse has gone to rehab. The singer, 24, entered a drug rehabilitation facility, her record company said Thursday. “Amy decided to enter the facility today after talks with her record label, management, family and doctors," Universal Music Group said in a statement. "She has come to understand that she requires specialist treatment to continue her ongoing recovery from drug addiction." Earlier this week, a video surfaced of the singer apparently using a crack pipe. "Yes, I am worried about her, but this picture doesn't show anything we didn't already know before," her father Mitch told reporters of the footage. Police are still deciding whether any charges should be brought against Winehouse over the video.
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Episode Nine in 60 Seconds

MTV's Jim Cantiello is back with another 60-second recap!

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Video - Project Catwalk, Season 3, Episode 3

Here is another episode of the U.K.'s answer to Project Runway brought to you by the completely posh MzCouger.


Click here for the rest of the episode.

From The Mailbox

The tents are going up at Bryant Park! Thanks for the photo, Michael.

Click here for a new interview with Malan Breton.

TwoP takes another look at some of the most memorable PR personalities. Is your favorite "In" or "Out?" Thanks Ken.

Seattle's Project Red Dress featuring Nick Verreos as a judge is sold out! Please let us know if you plan to attend.

Second City Style presents this week's most memorable quotes.

It's great to have Mo Ryan back!

Last, I can't resist adding this recap from my hometown paper.

BPR Podcast - Laura Bennett

Blogging Project Runway's Laura K interviews the fabulously glamorous Laura Bennett. Click here for our podcast.

The perennially fascinating and always chic Project Runway Season 3 finalist is busy with business and family. Look for her on QVC on February 24 and 25th and check her style advice on iVillage.

Photo by Aram Boghosian.

BPR Interview With Kevin Christiana

1. Kevin - everyone is stunned by your elimination. Were you as surprised as we were?

I was very surprised when I got eliminated. I know I didn't make my best piece but it certainly wasn't the worst on that runway. A lot of other designers were able to squeak by on some bad pieces on a lot of the challenges. I was in the top most of the time before the prom challenge. I thought that would count for something but apparently I was the first example of "One day you're in and the next day you're out!"

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How Will Bravo Make It Work?

We are scratching our collective heads here in the BPR workroom trying to figure out what exactly Bravo is up to with their end game for Season 4. First off, they have confirmed with us that there is no new episode next week, meaning the next elimination will not place until February 6. But assuming that episode is a single elimination, that leaves five designers remaining when they film the finale at Bryant Park on February 8.

Past seasons have always shown four collections at Fashion Week, twice with a decoy (S1 and S2) and once without (S3). (We hate the idea of a decoy collection, if they are going to show, let them count!) But the only way to get to a Final 4 will be by having a double elimination on February 6, or if they run back-to-back single-elimination episodes.

Unless there may be more than four designers showing on February 8. Hmmmmmm.......

Meanwhile, it appears as if the mystery has been solved regarding the February 1 "Project Runway Designer" off-site show at The Altman Building. The official MBFW schedule now shows that it's none other than Victorya Hong! But isn't she still under contract with Bravo? Who is sponsoring this and where is the press?

Something fishy is going on here....

Who Will Win the BPR Shirt? It's a Walk Off!

Wow! We had 17(!) readers get all nine points possible this week in the TRESemmé Fantasy Runway challenge . It's now time for a 'walk-off' between:

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• ALIND
  
• MST3KJUNKIE
• JYESIKA
  
• KENNY KAY
• ARTISTICERIC
• AMYRACHEL
• KHALI1920
• CYANIDE
• JOKERSHILL
• BRIEANNEMBILLIE
• STEVESES
• DELILAH0719
• 72PENGUIN77
• CAPRICORNMIKE
• DOCMAMA28
• WCAUGIE
  

Only those readers are eligible. The first one that answers ALL THREE of the following questions correctly IN THE COMMENTS will win the prize.

1. Name the designer from Season 1 that led the most group challenges.
   
2. Which designer from Season 2 had a diplomat father?
   
3. Name two designers with visible neck tattoos in Season 3.
   

The winner will be asked to email his/her real name and mailing address to Team BPR and select a size/design of BPR t-shirt.

FYI: Jillian had the winning hair this week.

ETA: Congratulations, Brieannembillie, for being the first one with all three answers in the comments. Thank you so much for playing our trivia contest each week and for being part of our Fantasy Runway league. Continue to make your picks each week to try to win TRESemmé products directly from the company. It has been fun!

More weird Britney behavior

Britney Spears is no stranger to odd antics, but her behavior on January 7 was particularly bizarre. The “scantily clad” pop star showed up at a Beverly Hills elementary school, saying she was there to pick up someone else’s kids. (She lost custody of her own sons January 4 after being rushed to the hospital. She blew off a custody hearing yesterday.) The singer parked her car outside the school just before 3 p.m. and spent 10 minutes smoking cigarettes and talking to herself while she waited for classes to let out. “She was just rambling and confused,” says the witness, who approached Spears to ask if she was OK. “She said, ‘I’m here to pick up my kids.’ But then she changed her story and said, ‘They aren’t my kids; I have a new attorney, and I came to pick them up for her.’” Adds the witness, “All I could think was, Who in their right mind would let her pick up their kids?” As children began to leave for the day, the star, 26, caused a commotion — “It became the talk of the school. Some of the kids were freaked out,” says a school source. She was directed to a more secure entrance around back. But before getting into her car and driving off (without any children), she chatted up the female witness: “She said, ‘You’re so nice. You should give me your number. I don’t have very many friends.’"

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Behind the split

Tracey Edmonds broke up with Eddie Murphy right before they were about to make their Bora Bora wedding legal because Murphy became bossy and physically intimidating, and insisted his mother accompany them on their honeymoon. "That was kind of the last straw," said a friend of the beautiful bride. "She was happy to sign a prenup - she has her own money. She was very accommodating. But then it was like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Eddie became very controlling and they got into a huge fight. He started screaming at her and grabbed her. She was scared." The friend added, "She was even willing to change her name to Tracey Murphy, and all the wedding invites and place cards had her labeled as such." A rep for Edmonds declined to comment, while a rep for Murphy said, "We won't comment any further on this." Last week, Murphy said, "After much consideration and discussion, we have jointly decided that we will forgo having a legal ceremony as it is not necessary to define our relationship further . . . we have decided to remain friends." We doubt there's much friendship left.

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Ricky's Winning Design

Ricky Lizalde's Denim Dress is now available! It is $168.00 and available in sizes 2 - 16. Click here for more info.

Were you inspired by the challenge? Think you could invent something fabulous from a pair of 501s and/or a trucker jacket? Enter your design at Project 501 and your winning design could be produced and sold on Levi.com.

ETA: This garment is sold out!

Congratulations, Ricky

The tears for you this week were ones of happiness. Denim and lingerie seem polar opposites but you provided yourself equally adept at working in both milieus. The sun dress silhouette you created using curvy seams is feminine and the iconic button fly front placket would flatter a wide range of figures. The bodice showed your understanding of tailoring and the turned-down detail was suggestive but not vulgar. This dress is charming and one that many women would want in their wardrobes; how fortunate for them that your reward this week is that Levi's will sell a limited edition of this dress and that proceeds will benefit YouthAIDS. Good show, Ricky!

This post is ONLY for positive words for Ricky Lizalde or for the dress he designed. Any other thoughts belong in our Reactions post here.

BPR Love For Victorya Hong

In the end, you exited with grace. You made your mark on Project Runway with wins in both the SJP and prom challenges as you displayed a flair for sleek sophistication in your design work. For you, the challenges were serious business and you met the demands of those who were pleading for 'more design, less drama' from the cast.

We will miss you calm confidence and intelligent approach to fashion. We have no doubt that you will realize the "long and fulfilling career" you strive for and we can't wait to see what you come up with next. Much love to you today Victorya!

Note: Only positive comments on this post, please! Any other thoughts belong in our Reactions post here.

Poll - Episode 9 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: (l-r) Christian, Chris, Ricky, Rami, Victorya, Sweet P and Jillian
Photos courtesy of Bravo. Click to see a larger view.

You've seen the designs on the runway and now it's your turn to be the judges. This week you are Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors and Caroline Calvin.

Click here to tell us who you thought should have won the challenge.

Click here to tell us who you thought should have been auf'd.

Don't forget to vote in our Fan Favorite Poll here. And while you're at it, select your Fan Favorite to award a designer $10,000 and possibly win a Bluefly shopping spree for yourself.

Reactions To Episode 9

Project Runway delivers a shocker, what did you think? Post your reactions to Episode 9 here.

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Episode 9 Party!

Welcome friends to the Grand Opening of the BPR Blue Jean Bar! Grab your favorite denim be it jeans, jacket, skirt, overalls, dress, shorts, bags or Daisy Dukes and come on in! We may be a bit casual this evening, but that will not temper the snark.

All are invited in the BPR party room to provide running commentary as we watch episode 9 together. No holds barred, it's Project Runway party time!

BPR Live Play-By-Play: Episode 9

Tonight's new episode of Project Runway begs the question: do bloggers ever get the blues? Not on Wednesday nights we don't!

Tbone is firmly ensconced in the BPR play-by-play booth, wearing a pair of Levi's of course, ready to bring you all the drama from Parsons in "Even Designer's Get The Blues". This post is especially useful for everyone without access to Bravo tonight. Follow along to find out who is in and who is auf!

Have something to say? Report to the party room above!

More From The Mailbox

JuliaS won our very first Fantasy Runway giveaway - The Tim Gunn book complete with "Timdoodle." She gave the book to her sister Jen who is an even bigger Tim fan! Here is a photo of Julia (on the right) and Jen. Thanks for sending the photo. We'd love to see photos from our other winners as well.

It's always fun to check out the auctions of the previous week's garments. Before you click, try to guess which garment has the highest bid.

Last, we have a note from Malan Breton:

Darlings, I am so excited I just wanted to forward this to you.
Love,
Malan
ps please follow this link for more about my new show on Bravo.

We'll check back after tonight's episode to watch. Congratulations, Malan!

Play Fantasy Runway!

Don't forget to register your picks for Fantasy Runway! This weeks prize is your choice of any t-shirt from the official BPR Spreadshirt store. (Sorry, Jack not included...) Here's what to do:

First, you must be a member of the BPR League. The prize goes to the person with the most points for this week only - so anyone in our league has a chance to win! Then stay tuned to BPR tomorrow for the results. In case of a tie, The Scarlett will post her trivia walk-off challenge and the first one to answer correctly will be the winner.

Also, if you have never played before, this is your last chance to qualify for the TRESemmé Grand Prize - a trip for two to NYC to attend the official TRESemmé finale viewing party. Deadline is 9:59 p.m. EST tonight. So what are you waiting for? Make your picks now and good luck!