For All My eBay Addicts...

I am an eBay addict. I spend way beyond my means on random shit on eBay like music, instruments, and action figures, but especially on vintage clothing and accessories. Because it is my passion, I wanted to share some of my favorite eBay stores to blow my money at with you:

Smash Vintage (above, left), Rock Street Vintage (above, right), Funkin Junkie Vintage, Trashy Vintage, Indie Cult Vintage, Rad Clothing, Rag Doll Vintage, StarGirls80, Thrifted, Vantage Point Vintage, 2TryHard, Nbdvintage, AAcaronthy, She Tiger Vintage (below).

Project Runway Top Three (season 7 episode 8)

For this challenge the designers had to create a look based on one of the four natural elements (earth, fire, water, air).

This first look is Seth Aaron's, and his element was air. I know, I know, air? But his inspiration was wind blowing in the night, which I guess its creative, or he is just creative in coming up with ways to do the same thing all over again.

Maya's look was inspired by water. I don''t know. It's good I guess but why that color? The whole design is kind of boring so why not have it be that grey and then some green? Or just green? I don't know

Jonathon's look, inspired by air (or actually laughter, which I think is pretty creative) is a Christian Siriano (below) dress for spring. I don't know why the judges are such suckers for this little extention of fabric around the neck (below) that anyone who uses it automatically wins (Jonathon wins this challenge).

Jonathon

Christian Siriano (and Chris March of course)

You can always go to mylifetime.com for more on Project Runway, and here for Christian Siriano and here for Chris March.

                                

Raj

Oscars 2010! My Favorites and Not-So-Favorites

Favorites

 

Oh Meryl! I love you and I love your beautiful white dress! I love a crisp, clean white on the red carpet (do not love wedding dress-esque ones).

A little bit plain, but all in all I adore Kate Winslet's strapless metalic shift.

 

Gabourey Sidibe always looks fly!

OH MY GAWD! I love SJP's dress, it's so unexpected! And look at the back! (below)

 Dear Nicole Richie: I love your dress and I love how your style has evolved, you go.

Love Susan Downey's dress but can't decide if her husband looks cute or just wierd (I assume cute...?)

When I am Helen Mirren's age, I hope I can and will dress like this. Look at those sheer sleeves! Bold!

 

You knew that Zoe Saldana was gonna wear a show stopper. And you were right. I don't hate it. I really don't. I think she was going for a funky, even questionable look. She's having fun!

Not-So-Favorites

Most of my not-so-favorites were just boring. Come on! You have like millions of dollars to spend on your look and access to like the best designers in the world! Take advantage!

                                                               

  

Rachel McAdams: you disapoint me, you normally look amazing but tonight you leave me feeling underwhelmed. Thow on some sunglasses and save this dress for a day at the beach (but watch out for that train!)

                             Dear Mariah Carey's dress: You should be ashamed of yourself! You make Mariah look like a baby prostitute! And take note on how to to a leg slit properly without making it look like you were ripped in half!              

 Why the fug is Diane Kruger wearing that cupcake dress.

   

 

I don't know who you are but your dress is ugly.

Raj

Project Runway Top Three (season 7 episode 7)

For this challenge the contestants had to create an unconventional look from items they bought at a hardware store. 

This first look is Mila's (can't you tell by the color blocking?) Now, I like it, and I understand that color blocking is her thing and everything and I know that the challenge was very difficult but come on Mila! You've been in the top three pretty much the whole competition! Just TRY to do something other than color blocking with a "mod" inspiration. PLEASE! You are a really good designer! You can do it! Moving on...

This is Jay's look, and I don't know about you but I find him very unpredictable in this competition, which could be a good or bad thing. Anyway, this is his look, which he made out of GARBAGE BAGS AND DUCT TAPE. I don't like the outfit that much but I, just like the judges, was floored that he could pull off a sophisticated, coherent look out of those materials. He won the challenge.

This is Maya's look, which I am totally impressed by. Heidi was right you could totally see that in a fashion magazine. Frankly, I think Maya should have won. Her look is stunning and I'm pretty sure every woman in the world wants that necklace. The only reason I can think of for why she didn't win is maybe because the jacket is too reminiscent of those Yves Saint Laurent cage boots (below).

Anyway, good show. If you want more info on Project Runway season 7 go here.

Raj