The Sewthern Belle's Runway Recap! Week 4

Has it really been a month since I've been reintroduced to the world of Project Runway? My how does time fly.

So this week, the challenge was create an eye catching look for the models for an industry event. Frankly I don't understand how different this challenge is from the red carpet challenge, but the models did act as the designer's clients which made it a bit more of a challenge. Now this week, the winner and the loser could be summed up as the Little Black Suit, and the Little Black Mess. I'll explain. The winner was Althea Harper. Overall I like her concept. It was youthful and sophisticated. The jacket was sweet and the skirt killer. The gray shirt could have been a little less sloppy for me, but it was obvious why she won.

So here is my submission.

I wanted red because nothing says eye-catching to me more. Plus red is my favorite color. And I wanted a high slit in the skirt to make it sexy and youthful and show off plenty of leg. I wanted to also show off my imaginary model's waist, but I wanted something a little ladylike and girly. So I first pictured a gold lace corset, but as I was coloring the lace part, I found I liked the orange, red, gold effect I was getting. Made it give off the essence of fire. And to further emphasize the waist, I choose black accents. I like to think I would use a silk taffeta for the red skirt.

Now it's time for...

Make it Work Corner!

I was a little torn this week because while I understand why Heidi and the judges didn't like it, I also couldn't help but like the losing design. Qristal Frazier was voted out this week. Now normally, she has been known as the go to girl for bright fabulous colors. And I haven't been too crazy about designs. But her model wanted a little black dress. Which brought out Qristal's weakness to rollover and not stand up for her style.


She tried a short asymmetrical drape with a short hemline and a one shoulder effect with a bow. But the drape and the bow was sloppy. The hem was expected, and frankly, it was boring. It wasn't eye catching. She could have won this one if she stuck to her love of color. So Heidi and the other judges said that if she made the skirt a little longer, it would have worked. I would also lose the drape, but clean up the bow and made it pink and trail over her shoulder. This I would add a short jacket in a hot pink polka dot to reflect Qristal's love of color. Finally, instead of a matte jersey, I would make the black out of a sequin fabric to reflect and catch the light. I don't know if it would win, but it would be closer to Qristal's style than what she submitted.

See ya next week!