"Handmade Chic" by Laura Bennett Available Fall 2011

These are some of the projects from Laura Bennett's upcoming book, "Handmade Chic" - a DIY book for those of us who love to sew - YAY!

The book will be published by Rodale and available next fall.

"Handmade Chic" by Laura Bennett Available Fall 2011

These are some of the projects from Laura Bennett's upcoming book, "Handmade Chic" - a DIY book for those of us who love to sew - YAY!

The book will be published by Rodale and available next fall.

A New Interview with Laura Bennett

Laura Bennett Interview

More from Laura Bennett at Bethesda Row

Click here for an article about the event from Revamp.

Laura Bennett at "The Front Row" Event in Bethesda

All photos: Abby Greenawalt for Bethesda Row.

Barbara Martin sends us this report from "The Front Row."

The Front Row is Bethesda Row's 3-day style event here in the Washington, DC area. Our runway event featured VIP guest Laura Bennett from Project Runway Season 3, who signed and read from her new book, "Didn't I Feed You Yesterday?: A Mother's Guide To Sanity In Stilettos," as well as High Society's Tinsley Mortimer.

Christian Siriano was our VIP guest last year, and as he is from the area, his sister, Shannon Siriano, was among the guests last evening. Shannon and Laura traded Project Runway insight; Shannon also let it slip that Christian is designing the dress for her June wedding, and that she hasn't even laid eyes on it yet!

Thank you Barbara!

News From Tim Gunn and Laura Bennett

Did you see Tim on "I Get That a Lot" last night? He was great!



Click here for "Five Questions with Tim Gunn" from the Charlotte Observer. Tim will be in Charlotte this weekend.

Season Three finalist, Laura Bennett will be in Bethesda, MD for a book-signing and fashion event. Click here for more information.

News from Laura Bennett, Heidi Klum and Nick Verreos

Season Three finalist, Laura Bennett will be at "The Front Row" Fashion Event in Bethesda, MD on May 21st. Click here for more information.



Heidi Klum is once again the world's second-highest paid model (behind Giselle Bundchen.) Click here for the story from Forbes.

Always up to some fun, Nick Verreos is hosting a "Sex and the City 2" event at Macy's in Union Square in San Francisco on Thursday, May 20th. Click here for more information.

Jennifer Hearts Chris March

The New Old Biddy, Jennifer Eolin is back with a report from Chris March's book signing at Borders last night.



Laura Bennett also showed support for her fellow Project Runway Alum.

Click here for the full story.

Weekend News

Click here to read an excerpt from Laura Bennett's book, "Didn't I Feed You Yesterday?"

Click here for Tim Gunn's Episode 12 blog.

Facebook users, click here for Tim's video recap of episode 12.

Tim will be a guest on the The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson on Monday, April 12th.

Click here for Malan's Musings.

Christian Siriano is coming to Boston! Click here for more information.

Biddy Meets Bennett

Jennifer Eolin met Laura Bennett (and family) at a book signing last night!

Click here for more.

From the Mailbox

Carol Hannah Whitfield will present a bridal fashion show on April 12th at Michael C. Fina in NYC. Click here for more information.

Congratulations Jay McCarroll! What an inspiration.

Laura Bennett is scheduled to appear on The Joy Behar Show tonight.

Click here for a new interview with Tim Gunn from Arizona Foothills Magazine.

Meet Laura Bennett and Buy Her Book!

You can now buy 'Didn't I Feed You Yesterday? A Mother's Guide to Sanity in Stilettos' written by Project Runway Season 3 finalist Laura Bennett. The fabulously glamorous one will be making a book signing appearance at Borders Columbus Circle in New York City tomorrow, April 7 at 7 pm; come out and meet her - click here for details. For those of you unable to attend you can click here to buy her book online and stay tuned to BPR for other events.

From the Mailbox

Photo: Mike Anthony Moffa

Jesse LeNoir and Ben Chmura served as celebrity judges for the "Out of This World Fashion Show" in Orlando on Saturday March 6th. Click here for more information.

Click here for a new interview with Carol Hannah Whitfield from the Charleston City Paper.

Click here for a new interview with Laura Bennett from BlogHer. A highlight: Laura liked Jay's collection the best in the Project Runway Season Seven Finale Show.

Laura Bennett: Case Clothed

Laura Bennett, Project Runway Season 3 finalist and glam girl about town, gives her fans the latest installment in her 'Case Clothed' series for iVillage. Click here for 'The Case of the Harrowing Heel Height' to get her slant on stiletto strategy.

Poll: A New Co-host for Tim Gunn?

more at twiigs.com...

Laura Bennett at QVC.com

Did you miss Laura Bennett's last appearance on QVC?

Have no fear, you can still order many of her designs online.

I asked Laura about her signature v-neck dress. I was looking for the rhinestone brooch and didn't see it in any of the photos. Apparently this was very popular because Laura says that, "The dress with the brooch is only available in limited sizes. It does come with the brooch, though it is not pictured on the website."


She added, "My favorite is the Cropped Trench Jacket. It is perfect for the office, but it also looks great over a long sleeved t-shirt with jeans." (Available in navy too.)

I asked about her bestsellers. "The metallic wrap sweater sold very well, I think there are a few pieces left."

The website includes links to video clips of Laura's on-air presentations. Laura Bennett brings a touch of glamour to everyday living!

The links don't take you to the individual items - sorry! Just enter "Laura Bennett" in the QVC search box to see everything.

Advice For Season Five Hopefuls

We're back with advice for the season five hopefuls!

First, from Tim Gunn:

The season five auditions are upon us! Incredible isn't it? I still feel as though Rami, and Jillian, and Christian were just battling it out on the runway at Bryant Park -- because they were!

Anyone coming to the auditions should:
1) follow the rules as posted on the bravotv.com website,
2) be confident about who they are as a designer and be equally confident that that message resonates in their work,
3) have IMPECCABLE examples of fabricated work,
4) be professional and responsible in their presentation, both personal and as a designer.
At this first stage of the auditions, we are looking for talent, only. Personality assessments come later. Without the talent, who cares about the personality?

Individuals who presented at previous auditions (or didn't make it past the first screening) should be encouraged to try, again, providing that their presentation is different and/or enhanced.

Furthermore, we bought 120 individuals forward to "the next round" last season. 105 of those individuals were not on the show. Therefore, there are 105 people who already know that they were a close call. Please encourage any or all of them to return.

And I need to assert that with each successive season, my fellow judges and I are more informed about what individual characteristics are critical and what are impediments. That means that we bring an enhanced "lens" to this entire process. Consequently, someone who auditioned for season three, for example, and was moved forward in the process may not be as capable of competing for season five. But I try never to assume!

I don't know who will be joining me for the auditions. I fully expect a number of the designers from previous seasons to be there, as well as representatives from ELLE. And, of course, none of this can be achieved without the masterful organization and facilitation of the fabulous Magical Elves.

I look forward to seeing the BPR readers who brave the throngs! Wish us all luck!

Tim

Next, from Rami Kashou:

I would suggest the following:
Be as prepared as possible! The whole idea is that you stand out "in a good way" :)
Bring whatever you think will help the judges see something special about you and your work.
Samples, portfolio, look book, model etc...
Do not be afraid or intimidated.. just be ready to answer any question thrown at you.
Above all Be yourself and give it your all!

Good luck to all of you and I will see you soon!
Rami

From Christian Siriano:

I really want to wish season 5 the best of luck and i just hope it can bring as many great opportunities to them as project runway has given me!
I loved almost every second and I am still loving it!
But they need to bring it hard because they have big stilettos to fill!!!
hugs and kisses
christian


Click here for season four advice from Team BPR.

Here is advice from Nick Verreos.

Here is advice from Malan Breton.

Here is advice from Robert Best.

Here is more advice from Daniel Vosovic, Laura Bennett and Emmett McCarthy.

From The Mailbox

Fred Flare has posted a new interview with Kit Pistol. Thanks Icraig.

Attention Minneapolis/St. Paul: (Hi Katy Gerdes!) Meet Tim Gunn at Herberger's next Wednesday. Click here for more information.

More from Tim Gunn in Jacksonville here. Thanks Maryellen.

Click here to listen to an interview with Tim Gunn on Mark Kaye's morning radio show on WAPE in Jacksonville. It's great! Thanks Mark.

Attention Little Rock: Mychael Knight will be in town on March 29th. We'd love a field reporter. Click here for more information.

For more about Tim Gunn in Charlotte, click here.

Jillian Lewis and Laura Bennett will be attending Charleston Fashion Week.

Wonder what Paul Abdul would look like wearing Rami's Hershey challenge dress? Click here for the answer.

Monday Morning Mailbox

The third episode of Laura Bennett's "Case Clothed" on iVillage is up! This is "The Case of the Secret Sexy Shapewear." Enjoy!

The Fashion Informer has posted Ten Random Questions with Christian Siriano.

Click here for Karma Air's Fashion 411 interview with Rami Kashou. I'm listening to this right now, and it's really cute!

VH-1's Best Week Ever has posted a great interview with Chris March.

Project Runway On QVC

Heads up to all Laura Bennett and Chloe Dao fans - both designers are scheduled to appear on QVC tonight as part of the "Spring Fashion Designer Gallery" beginning at 10:00 p.m. Eastern.

This will be Chloe's second season of presenting her Simply. Chloe Dao collection at QVC after three consecutive sellouts last year. Laura Bennett is making her debut with her LBD by Laura Bennett line. Here's a sneak peek at Laura's metallic drape sweater:



Tune in tonight to see more! (Image from QVC)