Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Challenge 7 Results

Hello everyone and welcome back.

Last time we talked I asked the 8 remaining contestants to restyle a historical figure for the modern world.
6 of you did. Manda droped the compition, and Mandy was disqualified.
And I must say, for the first time, you all truely have done better than I expected.

Because there are only 6 of you left, we're going to do things different.
We're going to cut the dramatics and go straight to the critique. You will all be lumped together, from here on out, no more Top or Bottom.

CRITIQUE

The Bradlo- You had Marie Ationette, which could've been really easy [lots of inspiration, already established as a fashionable lady of her time] or really difficult [many people have already done Marie Antionette inspired sets...], and I'm not exactly sure how this went for you. While the pieces you chose definately gave of the right vibe, and was modern eough, there was nothing particuarly exciting about it-it does't quite capture the extravagence that the age was known for. To keep Marie interesting, you should've thrown in something more unexpected in with the sort of flouncy girly pieces. A jacket of somesort would've workwell for this set-maybe a print one to add more interest to the over all presentation. Layouts doing alright-the items come off a little clunky when they're that large, but good job finding a different color border-a black one would've probably brought your score down.


Incubeautee-I'm really excited about this set because when I put May West on the list, I didn't know much about her either, and I think that may be part of the reason why I like this so much. The other reason is I think this is one of your better, if not best layouts, though not all the judges get it. With models you have to be careful...they either work of they dont, and although I think the dress was a great modern update and worked nicely with a fur stole, a couple judges weren't feeling it. What most of us agreed on though was that there was something about the size and placement and number of acessories on one side that gave it a sort of lopside appearance, and I do see where they are coming from on this.


Tripmywire-This is a really sort of expected fashionable aviator look, and the problem is we allways expect the more unexpected from you. Every single piece does make sense, though, and I think you really do pay attention to what you're putting in there-really enjoyed the pants, the cuff, and we all agreed the glasses and bag were great [the bag is like a parachute! Perfect!]. But there's just something about this that lacks your usual spark...and this goes for layout too. I think this has something to do with a'center point' and yours...doesn't really have one. Making some items smaller and larger would've probably helped this a lot.


Ellie- I can't believe I forgot to tell you wich Queen Elizabeth to do-I had originally meant the first, but chose number two because I thought it was a very nice layout and more judges would get it. Your outfit is a great, youthful update, yet still in vein with the sort of retro-posh styles she enjoys [at least, so I got the impression from reading those links you provided. Very nice touch.], though one judge did say "In terms of practicality, since you are the only one whose muse is still alive, I don't think Her Majesty would be walking around in a pencil skirt -- or maybe not that particular one -- in 2009." It might not be the most intriguing outfit, but we all agree that it was very cute.


Lola -This is your best set in a long while, I must say! At least, most of the judges think so...Though, truth be told, I had to stare at it all for a while before I really got how you interpreted Joan of Arc in this, but, it clicked after a bit. And it is a very cool interpretation of Joan while still being very, oblivously you. Juges either didn't get it or were totally in love with it. AS one said: It "sends out the right message, though bordering on being Madonna-esque." Perhaps this is in the gloves, belt, and all the religous jewlery? Hmm...maybe Madonna was Joan of Arc in her past life [makes sense doesn't it?']. What makes this your best set in a while though is that for once all the crazy colors actually manage to flow well in the overall presentation, and not as scrunched up as some previously were getting. Keep it, up.


BBGal-Like Lola, this is also, I think, your best set in a long while. I was really interested to see how you would capture Queen Victoria, and I think you a nice job with this sort of victorian era elegence, yet kept modern by the cut of the dress and amazing shoes. As one judge says "She really surprised me in a positive way. It represents the era, but at the same time it’s a modern outfit. I see it being worn by someone with eclectic taste but a great sense of fashion." Its good to see soft colors from you! Like Incubeautee, you used quite a bit of jewlery and made it quite tiny, and although its getting much better, it still can be a little...confusing to look at. Mostly just because I don't see how everything should be worn. It probably wouldn't work in real life, but here, it's kinda lovely.

PS: I hope my critiques are coherant enough and aren't too conflicting...I try to represent the majority of judge opinion as best I can, but its hard when one liked and another didn't. So take what you will from them. And use it to your best advatange in the coming rounds. We are down to the nitty gritty people!
And speaking of nitty gritty...

Only one of you lovely ladies can be the winner tonight.
Will Incubeautee
Lola
and Ellie
er, come forward.
Mentally. =D

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ETCHASKETCHINLOLA!
You are the winner, you crazy child!
Good show this week! Keep popping out entries like this and you might just make it to that top.
Because guess what! No more immunity from here on out. Lola, you are in as much danger as the others next week, so don't go slacking now. Please take with you the warm fuzzy feeling that comes from winning challenges. =D
And that you too Ellie. Same goes for you, keeping-it-up-wise.


Now. Who does that leave us with.
Ah, yes.

Tripmywire
BBGal
And the Brad

You had lower scores than the other three...


And this would be about the time when I get my dramatic voice on and proclaim that one of you will be out, and then proceed with the suspenseful dots of doom, but as you can probably tell, I'm in a rather humerous mood this fine early evening, and we will not be bothering with that this round.
Yup. All 3 of you are still in for Challenge 8.
I'm sure you probably figured that out when both Manda and Mandy were missing this week[s]. Had there only been one drop, we would've carried on as usual, but 2 people and I just don't have the heart to kick out another.

So congradulations all of you!
I promise next challenge won't be as easy. Wait till you scroll down a bit and see what's in store!

And until than, thank you everyone!
=]

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