Amanda's Take, Season 10, Finale Part 1

Project Runway Supermodel, Amanda Fields, offers her "take" on the models each week.
A highlight:

If there were a store for each designer on Spring Street in SoHo, NY, I would go shopping in Dmitry's store. 

 Dmitry's first model is awkward and that dress is wearing her.

 The second model is incredible yet again. We discover her name is Cat! WOW. I love her hair cut! It makes her look even better which I didn't know was possible! 

 His third model is very strong. I love her walk because it, along with her expression adds to the drama of the leather!

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Amanda's Take, Season 10, Episode 11

Project Runway Supermodel Amanda Fields offers her "take" on "It's Fashion Baby." Thank you Amanda!

Can you believe it? Down to the final 6 for Season Ten! So close to fashion week! I am always in favor of a challenge that inspires the designers to create something out of their typical repertoire. To really go out on a limb and see where they can push themselves. Well done! 

The only thing that did not seem to make sense? The baby dolls that they had to take care of while they were supposed to be cutting patterns and sewing. Yes, if they are not parents themselves, (which none of them were), it is beneficial to understand the needs of clothing a baby. But couldn't they somehow have achieved this just through spending time with their Mom & Baby teams? 

I thought all of the moms and babies were just precious on the runway. No critiques from me! I have walked the runway with young kids, with a poodle on a leash, a labarador retriever on a leash, and holding a pomeranian, but I have never been sent down the runway with a baby. 

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Amanda's Take, Season 10, Episode 10

Project Runway Supermodel, Amanda Fields, returns with her "take" on the Season 10 models - thanks Amanda!

Kick Up Your Heels, folks! It's a rockin' Rockette Project Runway collaboration! Here we go...

 Could Heidi be ANY cuter in her green Rockettes costume? I loved her high kicks!

"Take a moment, let them see you, don't run away." - Dmitry to his model.

 This is wonderful advice. No matter what the designer gives me to wear, I always want to show it well and get my photo taken as much as possible so that the photographers have an opportunity to get great shots of my dress to share with the world. This is the type of episode I've been waiting for all season. We get to see the designers telling their models how they would like them to walk.

I appreciate this look inside of what we do, because the decision to smile or not smile, walk fast or slow, pose half way back, any of these things are the wishes of the designer which then, in a traditional fashion show, get translated to the producer who then communicates this to the models. It's important to maintain a polished walk no matter what the instruction may be, but mold your walk to fit the show.

 Dmitry's model added a little smile and some hip movement that really showcased the fringe on her dress. She managed to make it look like she was in the Rockettes without overdoing it. Very classy!

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Amanda's Take, Season 10, Episode 8

Project Runway Supermodel, Amanda Fields, returns with her take on episode 8 - thanks Amanda!

"They [Dmitry and Elena] are like Boris and Natasha from Rocky & Bullwinkle." - Christopher

I like the idea of having the designers create t shirts to sell on the street. However, it comes accross as: "We're too cheap to just give each team $800. You guys go use these leftover t shirts and glitter and help a production out.."

I don't understand why Alicia, Dmitri and Elena just didn't care what the shirts looked like. It was easy to see the result of that with their low sales.

Sonjia is quickly becoming my favorite to win. I would wear that jacket all fall and winter long!

Ven's skirt is too old for his team's collection. A lot of his design is not young and fresh. I am starting to think he could go home soon.

"Get your ass in gear, or I'm gonna get it in gear." - Gunnar

Oh please. You signed up to make dresses because outerwear terrifies you.

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Amanda's Take - Season 10, Episode 6, Fix My Friend

Project Runway Supermodel, Amanda Fields, gives us her impressions of the season 10 models.  Thanks Amanda!

Amanda Fields walks the runway for the 2013 Enzoani Collection

Hello there BPR land! 

 I, like most of you out there, love to hate this type of challenge. When it's right it's REALLY right and when it goes wrong it is just PAINFUL. As a viewer, all I want is for the women who are the clients to have a little bit of fantasy in their everyday life. 

To be a model for a day. I wish all women (and men, for that matter) could feel beautiful in their own skin and walk the runway that is their life. I will not be harsh on the women walking the runway this time, because this is not their occupation. I will just let you know how I think they are FEELING!!

 Nathan's client, Liana is up first! She seemed to not be very happy in her dress. Perhaps it was kind of what she had in mind but I didn't see the confidence that comes from wearing a dress that is EXACTLY right. She wanted something sexy but classy. This looked cheap. She looked beautiful! - love the hair and makeup! 

 Elena's client Jenna is next and my big critique here is that with the makeup and ensemble she actually looked older, not her age. If you look at the before she definitely looked more youthful, if not TOO juvenile. She was confident on the runway because that skirt and top were on trend, looked expensive, and fit her fantastically. Love her SASS! 


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Amanda's Take - Season 10, Episode 5

Amanda Fields models for Nick Verreos

"I'm not a f****n tailor. I don't do that s**t!" - Gunnar

This right here is why you were picked (almost) last. BAD attitude. I always think being humble, positive and a hard worker will get you far in any field. What shuts the door in your face? Grumpiness, pouting, complaining and negative gossip. All of which Gunnar is capable of.

What Raul, Gunnar and all the designers need to be aware of if you can't just show up after a few years of design school and expect to have a worldwide design empire a la Michael Kors. It's neccessary to work as an assistant, pattern maker, or yes, TAILOR to therefore show your great skill to the world. Not your aesthetic, but your skill. It won't have your name on the tag or at the top of the runway - yet - but if you are willing to be a seamstress for a while it just might, in another 8 years. Until then, do the work!

Ohh, "silk chiffonzies!" Funniest thing to come out of that workroom since "Daniel Franco, where did you go??"

A "tie" on the score? It's obvious to me that the blue/black collection is far and away better than the purple train wreck.

From what I can see, the models did a fantastic job on the Marie Claire photo shoot at Go Studios. Amongst the yelling, arguing, cursing and complaining the models delivered a stunning shoot. They gave movement, grace and an edge to the looks. I am happy Project Runway is using the models from the show in the magazine as opposed to a different set of girls.

Heidi looked smashing on the runway! Finally, she gets it REALLY right.

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Amanda's Take - Season 10, Episode 4, "Women on the Go"

Project Runway Model, Amanda Fields, returns with her take on this episode's models. Thanks Amanda!

  Sad Fashion.

 Was it just me, or did the designs this week reflect everyone's mood? With Andrea and Kooan departing (taking the coward's way out) the other designers were a bit shocked and very sad.

 Hence: sad, sad little dresses on the runway.

 By now, after all these fabulously glamorous seasons of Project Runway, we have come to know what the judges mean when they say "Woman on the Go" or "it looks like she's going to 'work.'" One thing Michael, Nina, Tim and usually the guest judge do not like are tacky colors and cheap looking fabric.

Heidi, on the other hand likes a dress with a little spice. Heidi's taste usually doesn't win.

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Amanda's Take - Season 10, Episode 3

Amanda Fields models for Oday Shakar 

 "Right now, I'm stuck with Fabio." - Ven 

 The infamous team challenge is back with a vengeance. Buffi and Elena remind me of what Zulema said to Kara on Season 2, "If you're gonna cry that's fine, but you better cry and cut!" Since this is a challenge that doesn't involve the models from this season, I will keep this post short and sweet! 

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Amanda's Take - Season 10, Episode 2, Candy Couture

Amanda Fields examines each model's performance in the episode.


A highlight:

Elena's model looks like she hates life. She can't stand that dress, can't stand the day she's having, can't stand the whole idea. I know that you can wear something crazy and make it look great. It's all in the face!


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