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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Friday, October 17, 2008 - 1:23 pm
Okay. THanks!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, October 17, 2008 - 1:23 pm
No idea, Julie.. it was in that format in the article. I suspect the word is piss, which seems to be used differently in various countries/transaltions of other languages.
quote:take the piss 1. to make a joke about someone or to make someone look silly. They're always taking the piss out of her because she's a Barry Manilow fan. (often + out of) 'You should wear miniskirts more often - you've got the legs for them.' 'Are you taking the piss?'
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, October 17, 2008 - 10:53 pm
I've always been a huge fan of Bjork and I could never understand how people took her swan dress so seriously. As if. And if you haven't seen Dancer in the Dark, do! Bjork gives an amazing performance. Oh and I love Leanne's designs and I'm really happy she won. But I don't think we will see another Christian.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 10:45 am
Leann's stuff looked so much alike. I liked most of Korto's collection and am shocked she didnt win.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 10:56 am
Escapee, I'll co-sign the "folded napkins" comment. It was only on a few of her pieces, but I didn't like the look of them. That being said, it was obvious that Leanne worked so hard on everything that she was the right winner (for the show). I thought Korto's stuff was really interesting though. They all have something to offer fashionwise, that's for sure.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 2:22 am
As of right now the average auction prices are: Kenley $308.50 Korto $292.50 Leanne $418.00 Of course that can change..
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 3:32 am
Yes, I've had opinions all season. I guess I'll finally post them now that the show is over. I wanted Leanne to win from the beginning. I love her clothes and the colors. I could never wear them because I'm not tall and thin but I would love to look at others who are glamorous wear them. I also wish Tim had given Leanne some personal "style" before Bryant Park. I liked her the whole show through. I didn't like every single thing she said or every outfit she created but not a single one of us is perfect. I thought Korto was amazing and she was definitely my second choice. I think that her clothes are more wearable by more body types. I'm not a clunky jewelry type but if I were 30 years younger and 6 inches taller, I would have loved to wear some of Korto's clothes. I think she will go on to have a fabulous career. Kenley, Kenley, Kenley. The poor child is her own worst enemy. She can sew. There is absolutely no doubt about that. She has a very definite point of view and if that coincides with a customer, I say Yay for Kenley. She has a lot of growing up to do still which is really in her favor. If she were 20 years older and still dismissing almost all of what the judges and Tim were telling her, I would worry. But she's very young, very stubborn and quite temperamental while she's being talented. If she really does do research on what other designers are doing or have already done, and takes things to heart, she will also have a good career. As I don't always have the patience of a saint, I might have had some issues with Kenley if I were a judge, Tim or any of the other contestants. That being said, I wish them all the best.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 10:04 am
Tess' post made me think--they should put Leanne on Tim Gunn's style show!!
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 11:08 am
It would've been nice if Leanne had the models' hairstylist do her hair the same as her models. She seems like a workhorse and unfortunately, err, sort of presents that way too. But it wouldn't take much to perk her style up!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 2:11 pm
I think they should take a page from the Hell's Kitchen or Biggest Loser books and give them a makeover day with a photoshoot, just to give them some ideas.. it really IS too bad to be around all that hair, makeup, accessories stuff for all that time and not get some benefit... Still I think the designers they have on the show all come in with what they consider their own style, for the most part.. might resent it anyway. I mean can you imagine a hair stylist trying to convince Kenley (or Jerrell) that perhaps sprigs of feathers or leaves aren't the best look for the runway, for them?
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 7:09 pm
Leanne is a Portland girl. One of the writers with whom I work (he'd actually been watching the show rooting for his hometown girl) said "that's just Portland. Kinda plain." But he was pretty happy she won... oddly enough, he told ME she'd won before I had a chance to find out! LOL! And you're right, Sea. She could've had a makeover if she'd wanted it. She could've spent the time on her hair and makeup. But I think that is Leanne's style. She's said she's shy, and maintaining a bit of a mousy look ensures you won't attract any attention, yes?
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 11:33 pm
Oh I agree, that Leanne cultivates that look and probably just in not concerned that much. It would have to be some sort of reward (which isn't really that common on PR, but could have been.. win this challenge, get the cover of Elle AND be in the photoshoot. But Jerrell did get that and wore that stupid shrub, er, feather thing, on his head.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Monday, October 20, 2008 - 11:09 am
Costa, she's a California girl actually. She was born and raised right here in my hometown and only moved to Portland a few years ago. Actually, she is a very "small town" girl. Our elementary school had seriously, like 300 kids, if that.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Monday, October 20, 2008 - 1:06 pm
Was Leanne her own model on the etsy site? It looked like it. I loved her collection. I agree that she overdid the "flaps." but I loved how she intergrated just a few colors to make a cohesive collection. And like has been said, she had a little bit of everything long dress, short dresses, pants, skirts & top, and even shorts. I loved her shorts set. And all of it was impeccably done. I also liked how she made the adjustment with the dress that did not fit the model. She got some major props for that from the judges. I liked most of Koto's collection. Her long dresses were beautiful. I also thought her use of color was impressive. I loved the short, bright gree dress. But I did not feel her overall collection was as good as Leanne's. I liked some of Kenley's clothes. I hated the short dress with the two different kinds of prints and the "saddle bags" on the sides of the hips. Sorry, but I thought that just looked silly. If only she had listened to Tim more, she would have had a much better season, because he was spot on almost every time. Of course her attitude had to hurt her, because the judges are going to be influenced by it. They are looking for someone to be a designer not just someone who can make clothes. Hard to explain, but I feel her line would have to have blown them away for them to pick her and it just didn't. I agree about Leanne and her hair, but I am always appalled at the clothes the designers wear. They look like they bought most of them at the nearest thrift store, the cheapest section, or at come costume shop.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Monday, October 20, 2008 - 2:49 pm
The thing about Leanne's stuff is it looks to be very well made and tailored beautifully.
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Lakecat
Member
10-01-2006
| Monday, October 20, 2008 - 6:03 pm
Yes and thats about it IMO Escapee. I just didnt "feel" Leeanne's flap thingys.But yes,it was beautifully crafted.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, October 20, 2008 - 6:28 pm
I can understand how Leanne may want to dress subdued and simple, but her hair could have at least looked clean. That was my major problem with it. She looked like she needed a shower - yesterday!
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Drifter83204
Member
02-22-2005
| Monday, October 20, 2008 - 9:58 pm
Do they have to design for size 0-2? I would love to see a design show for larger sizes. I have never been less than a 12-14 and know many ladies are larger. I used to be 5'6, now 5'2, thanks to osteop... What do you all think?
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, October 20, 2008 - 10:55 pm
I think they have to design for their models, who happen to be size 0-2. (except the times they bring in drag queens or moms or sisters or daughters.
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 12:55 pm
How tall would a model be if she wears a size 0-2? I always thought models were very tall.
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 12:57 pm
I wear a 0-2 and I'm 5 5 1/2
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 1:11 pm
I wear between a 2 and a 4 and I'm 5'10". From the looks of most of the models, some of them aren't all that tall. I don't think any of them are taller than me. (This is from memory of seeing them lined up during designers' selection.) Height has nothing to do with size. (And that's the reason why I gripe about buying clothes. If you ever try to buy "tall" sizes for women, they usually start at something like size 6 or 8. WAY huge for me, like four sizes too huge!)
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 1:39 pm
LOL! Costacat! I'm 5'10 and I wear a much larger size and I do not consider myself fat at all. I hate clothes shopping and it can be very frustrating. I wish they made clothes sizes the way they do for men. It would be much easier.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 3:22 pm
Well, admittedly, Grooch, I've got long bones. I kinda look like a Silly Putty stretched person, y'know? And since I'm about 5' of legs (longer than Julia Roberts, btw!), it makes clothes shopping frustrating for me, too!
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 4:19 pm
PFFT to you skinnies! I am 5'9 and wear an 8, a six if i don't eat for 2 days and saran wrap my butt first.
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