Amanda's Take - Season 8 - Episode 12

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Project Runway Season 3 model, Amanda Fields returns with her "Model's Perspective" on episode 12. Thank you Amanda!

This episode gave me goosebumps! I absolutely loved it from beginning to end. The moment when the five designers walked out to receive their fate from the judges, they embraced in a group hug that was genuine and touched my heart, as I am sure it touched yours.

Last week we saw the designers (finally) choosing their models! The only catch - they had to pick new ones. This was unfortunate for two ladies: Mondo's model Eyen and Gretchen's model, Alexandra. They have faithfully strutted down the runway all season and have now been reassigned or aufed. Gretchen's model was chosen by Christopher and then subsequently "eliminated." I thought she was one of the best the whole time! At least these ladies made a wonderful impression on the fans as well as the modeling world, and I am sure they will be very busy with bookings because of their experience on PR! However - this is fabulous news for Tina Marie because she is now with the fabulous Mondo! (And because of Valerie's elimination she would have just been out too.)

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Amanda's Take - Season 8 - Episode 12

Photo: Emil Couture

Project Runway Season 3 model, Amanda Fields returns with her "Model's Perspective" on episode 12. Thank you Amanda!

This episode gave me goosebumps! I absolutely loved it from beginning to end. The moment when the five designers walked out to receive their fate from the judges, they embraced in a group hug that was genuine and touched my heart, as I am sure it touched yours.

Last week we saw the designers (finally) choosing their models! The only catch - they had to pick new ones. This was unfortunate for two ladies: Mondo's model Eyen and Gretchen's model, Alexandra. They have faithfully strutted down the runway all season and have now been reassigned or aufed. Gretchen's model was chosen by Christopher and then subsequently "eliminated." I thought she was one of the best the whole time! At least these ladies made a wonderful impression on the fans as well as the modeling world, and I am sure they will be very busy with bookings because of their experience on PR! However - this is fabulous news for Tina Marie because she is now with the fabulous Mondo! (And because of Valerie's elimination she would have just been out too.)

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Amanda's Take - Season 8 - Episode 10

Oh my goodness, BPR's! I have been a busy bee in New York City as well as California! Here I am to offer up my humble opinions yet again!


The seven remaining designers did a fantastic job designing their prints. I believe, of course, that the deeper the inspiration, the more beautiful the design. Although California is beautiful and an incredible source of inspiration, it just didn't feel very personal in the way Christopher portrayed it. However, I am not here to critique design elements, I'm here to discuss the models.


Season eight has so many gorgeous, graceful, talented models, yet I couldn't tell you their names. Except for Eyen, Mondo's model and Rose, Christopher's model, because they have talked about them a little bit in their one-on-one interviews. Cassie is memorable too because she seems to allow more of her personality to come out on the runway. I like her little grin sometimes, but this week I felt it was because she knew her outfit wasn't flattering. Even though she may not have been very comfortable in Andy's design this week, she tried to appear as though she loved it, and may have helped him not get sent home.


April's model, Millana looked stunning in her dress. I really like the way she swayed her hips to create more movement in the bottom half of the dress. I also think it was smart of Millana to leave the printed sleeve arm straight for the walk down the runway, this way the judges were able to get a streamlined view of the print. I just wish she would have turned up the energy when the judges were critiquing the look. I am well aware of how much time the models and designers are up there during the taping of the judging, but when it is your designer getting the attention, you'd better perk up!


I really love the way the editors included the close-ups of the prints as each model made her way around the scrim. It was a beautiful reminder of not only the hard work they put into this challenge, but the inspiration and the additional element the designers would be judged on this week.


Mondo is such a brave soul. I am excited to see what else he creates, not only on the show, but in the years to come. I believe he is a designer who is here to stay, and a person with beautiful honesty. The way he bared his soul to the judges and to America is inspiring!


Stay tuned, my friends!


xoxo Amanda

Amanda's Take - Season 8 - Episode 10

Oh my goodness, BPR's! I have been a busy bee in New York City as well as California! Here I am to offer up my humble opinions yet again!


The seven remaining designers did a fantastic job designing their prints. I believe, of course, that the deeper the inspiration, the more beautiful the design. Although California is beautiful and an incredible source of inspiration, it just didn't feel very personal in the way Christopher portrayed it. However, I am not here to critique design elements, I'm here to discuss the models.


Season eight has so many gorgeous, graceful, talented models, yet I couldn't tell you their names. Except for Eyen, Mondo's model and Rose, Christopher's model, because they have talked about them a little bit in their one-on-one interviews. Cassie is memorable too because she seems to allow more of her personality to come out on the runway. I like her little grin sometimes, but this week I felt it was because she knew her outfit wasn't flattering. Even though she may not have been very comfortable in Andy's design this week, she tried to appear as though she loved it, and may have helped him not get sent home.


April's model, Millana looked stunning in her dress. I really like the way she swayed her hips to create more movement in the bottom half of the dress. I also think it was smart of Millana to leave the printed sleeve arm straight for the walk down the runway, this way the judges were able to get a streamlined view of the print. I just wish she would have turned up the energy when the judges were critiquing the look. I am well aware of how much time the models and designers are up there during the taping of the judging, but when it is your designer getting the attention, you'd better perk up!


I really love the way the editors included the close-ups of the prints as each model made her way around the scrim. It was a beautiful reminder of not only the hard work they put into this challenge, but the inspiration and the additional element the designers would be judged on this week.


Mondo is such a brave soul. I am excited to see what else he creates, not only on the show, but in the years to come. I believe he is a designer who is here to stay, and a person with beautiful honesty. The way he bared his soul to the judges and to America is inspiring!


Stay tuned, my friends!


xoxo Amanda

Amanda's Take - Season 8 - Episode 6

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Amanda Fields attends the LakayPAM Awareness & Fundraising Event for the Haiti Earthquake Relief at Opera Gallery on September 7, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Dario Cantatore/Getty Images)

I love it when the designers are thrown off balance. It gives them a chance to step outside their comfort zone and for the judges, viewers and themselves to discover untapped potential that they may not have even been aware of. I, of course, love watching the models work it, it's always fun. I appreciate how they not only had the new models be former bridesmaids, but also had a variety of body types - skinny included. I am not a fan of people saying "real women" and not including the real women who happen to wear a size 2 or 4. I think all of the bridesmaids had fun on the runway, and really did their best to sell their new look to the cameras and the judges. As Michael Kors would say, "kudos" to the production team of not only this season's runway, but all PRs, past and present, for incorporating different body types, from petite to tall, voluptuous to skinny minnie.

This season's remaining cast were so gracious to these lovely ladies. Sure, there was opportunity for drama, but they didn't take the bait. And to think back to episode two when Jason had such trouble with a runway model who was maybe one dress size above the rest of the girls! Michael D worked with a beautiful curvy model and he did so with charm. She was so sweet and had a great attitude and seemed to have fun with the whole thing. Bravo to Michael D for this respect! Christopher had already begun his sketching/design plan when he discovered he would have a different model and dress to re-design! He just went right along with it, gracefully and skillfully, winding up in the top three.

As for Michael Costello, he is a great designer and deserved his win. Yes, I also loved Mondo's dress, and it could have gone to either one of them.

See you next time! Stay stylish, you wonderful Project Runway fashionistas!

Amanda's Take - Season 8 - Episode 5

Project Runway Season Three model, Amanda Fields returns with her "model's Take" on episode 5.

Isn't it a beautiful thing when a model can come to her designer's aid in the midst of a crisis of inspiration? Casanova's model, Sarae gave him a pep talk from her heart. She knew that for him to be able to finish his work he needed to be confident. She is my favorite model this week because she showed compassion and talent! I am sure the other models are nice too - and will get their chance to shine in this way.

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Amanda's Take - Season 8 - Episode 2

Project Runway Season Three model, Amanda Fields, shares her perspective on the season 8 models. Thank you Amanda!

First thing's first: WHERE was the model elimination? Are designers just paired up with the model they have? That's not such a bad thing because they are all talented and striking. Of course, as a former PR model, I want there to be a model elimination process so that the catwalkers are narrowed down to who the designers decide are the best - and not whomever they are just with. It worked out well for season 2, but they addressed it each week. The winning designer had the opportunity to switch models. Perhaps this season the models are there to ... just be the models! They may not even be competing. Just doing their fabulous job! However they are doing this - I just want to be informed! TELL us, Heidi!

Billboard, BABY!

Ta da! The same week as this episode airs, I am on a video billboard in Times Square as well! It's for Hair Battle Spectacular on Oxygen. If you are in New York City and want to take a look, the last day to do so is Tuesday, August 10th! It's above the American Eagle store in Times Square 1551-1555 Broadway and will be playing from 10:30am - 2:30pm and 5pm - 9pm. I am wearing a fiery red wig!
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Amanda's Take - Season 8, Episode 1

Project Runway Season Three Model, Amanda Fields returns to present her perspective on Season 8. Thank you Amanda!

Amanda Update: I can confirm that I am on a huge video billboard in Times Square for Hair Battle Spectacular! I am a model on this exciting new show that premieres Tuesday August 10th at 10pm on Oxygen! Another dream come true! Here is a photo of me with judge Derek Jae, Host Brooke Burns, Judge Lindsay Albanese and another model from the show, Kendall earlier this week promoting the show at the NBC Universal Television Critics Association event! I ran into Andy Cohen from Bravo who was there to promote The Real Housewives of D.C.!



Let's get to it!!
So far I love the season 8 cast. The colors on the walls in the work rooms and the sewing room are fresh. The set design of the show has evolved in a gorgeous way. The runway surface is so beautiful. It's smooth and reflects the light which will help us get a better look at the outfits. I believe the runway is LONGER too (more runway time = more TV time)! The fashion show was 6 minutes all together, and I love it! I think it's the most important part (of course). They changed the chairs for the judges to sit in too! Another adorable update.

Michael Costello! I have had the pleasure of modeling in a fashion show for him this past spring! He is a sweetheart, his designs are elegant and fun to wear, and of course I am rooting for him!

Amanda models for Michael Costello

I thought Jason would be eliminated based on the stapled backwards kimono. I guess they wanted to see what he would do given the critique to sew.

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Amanda's Take - Season 7, Episode 12

THE BIG TOP
Wow. You can really see why these models are the top five.
I had more to say about the models from previous seasons because someone would give me a reason to explain why a model shouldn't walk a certain way. This season the models were all so talented and poised it was hard to find fault with any of them!

All the remaining models have their own unique style on the runway and are all stunningly beautiful. The model who has the most confidence week after week is Lorena. It doesn't hurt that Emilio keeps giving her such incredibly gorgeous clothes to wear! She helps them to look more beautiful and also she has shown her knowledge of how to work a gown effortlessly.

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Amanda's Take - Season 7, Episode 10, Episode 11

Project Runway model Amanda Fields is back with her take on the last two episodes - thanks Amanda.


Take 1:

LOVE that the designers were able to create their own print to become their own fabric! Cerri was incredibly natural in the way she removed her jacket on the runway. It was definitely not the most flattering look, but she saved it by being so graceful and sweet. If I were ever on a runway in a dress like Brandise wore and I didn't feel that I could walk gracefully in it, I would pick it up too.

Kristina is beautiful and even though Anthony was eliminated, she was so confident in his design and you could see that on stage. She looked incredible in it and Anthony really knows how to fit it to her body so well!

I'm so happy Emilio won! His fabric design was so great because I could envision it immediately in other colors and on handbags, wallets, sunglasses, you name it!

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Amanda's Take - Season 7, Episode 9

Chinatown, East Village, Upper East Side, Harlem
A look for day and a look for evening.
$300
Here we go!!

Leaders are: Anthony, who picks Maya: Chinatown, Amy who chooses Johnathan: Upper East Side, Emilio picks Seth Aaron: Harlem and Jay gets Mila: East Village. The way these team challenges have gone in the past, the leader goes home on a poor design.

Guess what? This is my favorite episode of the season so far. Incorporating different neighborhoods in New York was such a fantastic idea!
I love the makeup, especially the day Harlem look. I hadn't thought about wearing yellow eye makeup very often, but now I want to really bad!
Way to go, Collier!

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Amanda's Take - Season 7 - Episodes 7 & 8

Dear BPRs, I've been super-busy and sorry to fall behind in my recaps - but here we go with a two-for-one deal -

Hardwear:

Models of the week: BRITTANY: She looked incredible in that short wig! I love her pose at the end of the runway. I know she must have been instructed to keep her arms away from the outfit so there wouldn't be any snags in the plastic, and she did just that, but not in a way that was distracting.

MONIQUE is blossoming the more I watch this season. Her facial features are so delicate and pretty! I know this might sound weird, but she has the cutest nose! I love the dress she wore, and she only added to it by walking in a natural way and not too "strong." She let the dress speak for itself. I also love that they left her hair naturally big and curly and that they did her makeup in a pretty, understated way. Stunning!!

HOLLY: She managed to wear that swimsuit that wasn't a swimsuit and make it look sexy - well, because she has the body to go with it. I wasn't so sure about the look on her face, but I think any model may have had a little trouble walking the runway with a straight face in that creation. Props to her for having a good attitude and wearing Emilio's look so well!

I know that some models had to have their hands on their hips because of the way their dresses were constructed, but that looks so cheesy sometimes. When Alexis did that, it only added to the costumey effect of Jesse's dress.


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Amanda's Take - Season 7 - Episodes 5 & 6

Amanda Fields and Tim Gunn at the Project Runway Season Seven Finale Show

Hello BPR LAND!

You, who are sitting in front of your computers and reading this every time I write in, THANK YOU.

I am deeply thankful for all of your support and encouragement. Even if you've never left a comment, just by reading my thoughts you have enriched my life! I only hope that my little insights on the models and the fashion world can enhance yours, even for just a passing moment.

I have had a whirlwind February in New York City! I've been incredibly fortunate to not only work with extremely talented fashion designers, photographers, stylists and hair and makeup artists, but also to have walked in my fifth Project Runway Finale! As everyone who has taken a look at the photos from the collections knows, I was one of Jesse's girls!

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Amanda and Leanne Marshall at Leanne's Fall 2010 Show.

Amanda's Take - Season 7 - Episode 4

Amanda Fields at the HauteLook Suite during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

I'm in New York and today (February 11th) is the first official day of the LAST fashion week in Bryant Park! Next season will be in the beautiful Lincoln Center and will be a fun, new experience. I've already booked a few shows and I'll keep you posted as things are confirmed!

Tomorrow morning (Friday) I will be walking the runway in Bryant Park for my 5th Project Runway Finale! I think the only person who can beat that is Heidi. ;)

I have been running into a few PR models from this season as well as other seasons! I have to say, the girls I've met from this season are all really sweet!

This week's challenge was to create a red dress for a fashion week gala event, for the Cambell's Soup AdDress your heart program! I love when PR partners with something really inspiring and beneficial!

...and I LOVE a red dress. Yes, even being a redhead, I still love to wear red. :)

These women are so inspiring, it was incredible to see them telling their stories to the designers. I actually really like it when the designers have to design for women that aren't the typical model size, because most people aren't!!

I never like to critique women who appear on Project Runway who are not professional models, because they do not do this for a living. I was just looking for the ladies to have fun and they did!

I love how Amy's model, Kasey, was so supportive of her win, even though she didn't walk for her this week. SO sweet. I want to work out with that trainer!!

Alexis doesn't come across as anything other than a sweet model who is a little outspoken - and prodded by producers. I think she meant well and is trying to have fun with the show. We shall see, but I still think she is a good model!

Looking forward to the show tonight!

xoxo Amanda