I would have loved to be a fly on the wall when the new reality-based series She’s Got the Look was proposed as an “original reality series.”

Yes, I admit, a Top Model replacement was needed as Tyra has continued to spiral into the realm of insanity … which is why I was pleased to watch Tyson Beckford and Nikki Taylor on the new reality-based show about becoming a model called Make Me a Supermodel after Rachel Hunter’s British show of the same name and M.O. … which was completely different from Tyra’s ANTM because it had dudes, too.

But really, TV executives, another show that will pick a supposed model above other pretty faces? When was the last time Top Model actually produced a top model? And what was the point of Make Me’s winner Holly Kiser’s prize of a contract with New York Model Management when they also signed runner-ups (losers) Stephanie, Shannon, Ben, Casey, Ronnie and Perry? It could have just been called “Meet the New Faces of New York Model Management.”

So, TV Land, regretting your decision yet? I will begin watching your measly six episode series when it starts on June 4; but I hold little hope for it holding my interest.

Oh. Wait. This one is about old people?

I will definitely be in front of my screen then, because unknown 40-year-old women being discovered is exactly what I would consider “reality” when it comes to the modeling world.

Check out an intro to the ten finalists - six of whom are from California, one from NYC, one from Vegas, and only two from normal life locales. The winner will receive a contract (with Wilhelmina) and a magazine spread (with Self), of course.

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Bluefly is also currently hosting a shopping spree sweepstakes with New York magazine. Click on the banner here to enter to win $10,000 towards a spring wardrobe and other great prizes in the Spring in the City Giveaway.

Can you figure out what year this British Vogue magazine cover is from?

Click “read more” below for a few hints, and then to find out the answer …

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It is with bittersweet tenacity that I watched the season finale of Project Runway this last hour. Of course this is the moment that I have been waiting for all season - to find out who would win and to see the top three fabulous catwalk collections - but as it comes to an end I am reminded that this is the last Wednesday evening where I can enjoy new episodes of both America’s Next Top Model and Project Runway.

But enough stalling (and whining) already.

CHRISTIAN WON!

Christian, with his mere 21 years, will receive a grand prize package that begins with an editorial feature in an issue of ELLE magazine. He will also walk away with a cash prize of $100,000 from TRESemmé professional hair care to start his own line, and will have the opportunity to sell a fashion line on Bluefly.com. Saturn gave him a 2008 three-door, Saturn Astra, too.

The biggest prize of all, however, was probably guest judge Victoria Beckham - who he all but declared his love for - saying that she was “such a huge fan” and would be honored to wear anything that he made anytime.

There was foreshadowing to Christian as the winner including: his being the headlining designer; his collection had voiceover and backstage footage during the episode, and the others had none; and photographs of his fashions were leaked onto the Internet before tonight’s airing. Even though, I never gave up hope that Rami had a chance … that is until Heidi said:

“The winner of Project Runway
season four is … CHRISTIAN!”

Click on the photo of Christian here to read his bio on the show’s home page.

Season 4 of Project Runway is moving along quickly! From 15 designer-contestants in the beginning, to 6 in the episode coming up, down to just 2 who will get to show their stuff in Fashion Week at Bryant Park.

With a rerun on TV this week, (and an assignment for Project Blog!) I’ve been inspired to work up a full recap of the season thus far, and a tiny peek into next week.

Episode 1: Sew Us What You Got

Taken into the open air of Bryant Park, the shows begins where it will later end. Almost immediately after they arrive in New York, the 15 designer-contestants must race to collect their material from three tents decked out with $50,000 worth of fabric. With no guidelines but to “wow the judges,�? Rami first showed off his twist-and-drape skills for an early win. Despite kooky Elisa’s colorful butt train, forgettable Simone was the first to go.

Episode 2: I Started Crying

Also titled “Money Changes Everything,�? this episode introduced us to Sarah Jessica Parker’s line Bitten. Working in teams of two the designers had to create a look for SJP using only $15. Victorya, partnered with Kevin, won, and got to see her jacket in Steve & Barry’s stores. Marion, leader of partner Steven, and the other contestant that I completely forgot about, created a hot mess and was told “ick. See you later … not!�? by SJP (in politer words, of course).

Episode 3: Fashion Giant

*Ominous doom noise* Footballer twin Tiki Barber guest stars for the dreaded menswear challenge. Although most are pleased by the gender change of models, most struggle to complete a three-piece look. Jack won after ripping apart what he was wearing to use as a pattern. Faux-hawker Carmen finally gets off the show and thus off my nerves for sending her poor model out with just a scarf for a shirt.

Episode 4: Trendsetter

They each have to pick an out-of-date style (Jillian took overalls because she had a pair on), then team up with two others to collaboratively make a cohesive collection of three updated versions of their chosen looks. It was a hard judging week because even though Sweet p, Elisa, and Victorya were favorites, their teams did not work well together. In the end, Jillian won (whose laughing now?) and costumer Chris (temporarily) went home for his insane shoulder pads.

Episode 5: What’s the Skinny?

Women who have recently lost around 100 lbs. were this week’s models - and their pre-weight loss fave outfit was the material (plus $10 spending cash). Back in the workroom, Jack announced that he has a serious infection and must step down. Welcome back, gigglemaster Chris! Steven spends too much time pitying himself for getting the woman who brought her wedding dress that he never gets the creative juices going. He lost (even though Chris made his woman look like a sailor). Youthful Christian nabs his first win with a rocker-chic, cropped, short-sleeve jacket, and perfectly fit pants.

Episode 6: Eye Candy

Dumbest episode ever. Hershey’s was mega advertised, Elisa lost, Rami won, and I actually liked Chris (second picture).

Episode 7: What a Girl Wants

Ah, the prom dress one: this is definitely one to catch if you missed it. High school girls were brought in - uniforms, Jersey attitudes, and all - and given the chance to select whom would work on their dream prom getup. Christian is on the verge of strangling his diva-in-training by the end, Kevin gets nixed after deciding to leave the edges unfinished, and snobby Victorya won with a dress necklaced in chunky jewels (first picture shown here). Miraculously, for the second week in a row, Chris is my fave.

Episode 8: En Garde!

The task at hand: with a partner, create an avant-garde outfit inspired by a crazy hairstyle, and a ready-to-wear version. Drama! Sweet P rocked it, but the judges couldn’t give it to her because her partnership with Rami was a flop. Kit lost for finding inspiration in Little House on the Prairie. Ricky cried. Victorya and Jillian worked terribly together, but ended up with a killer jacket. Christian led Chris to a victory and a photo shoot with TRESemme featuring their ruffled layers.

Episode 9: Even Designers Get the Blues

Levi’s 501 asked the remaining seven to fashion an iconic look using only denim pants and jackets, and some white cotton. They had to run to grab as much material as they could, again. Victorya and Jillian made jackets, again (Vic went home for her cut-and-paste number). Ricky cried, again (though this time he won). Christian made perfectly fit pants, again. The only thing new was that Rami didn’t twist and drape fabric (but really, how could he with denim?).

This was my Project Blog entry. Will you vote for me? Please?

Want that episode teaser I mentioned? Click below for a tiny peek into next week …

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Did anyone else cry last night when realizing that Project Runway was a rerun? I retreated to the fetal position, sucking my thumb, crying out “why, oh Bravo!, why?”

But then I remembered that at least we’d still be having a Project Blog competition starting up today, and that it is down to the final three contestants!

The overall Project Blog winner gets a prize pack of awesome stuff, which includes:
An autographed picture of Jackie Warner, courtesy of Sky Sport and Spa

In the final weeks of Project Runway, I am still in Project Blog with fellow top three finalists Mark and Winnie.

It’s getting tense! So much so that Stress Less wants to help you calm down and relieve that end-of-competition tension with a few prizes including a squeezey ball and herbal tea (because it’s more relaxing than coffee) mug. As an added bonus, the winning commenter and writer this week will each receive a copy of The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.

Hmm … the more that I think about it, I know someone who could really use these prizes. Maybe we should all cede the stress relievers to Runway designer Ricky (shown here).

Allison at BCSFrenzy tells you exactly how to win, plus she will dole out my next, and hopefully not last, writing topic for Project Blog on Thursday.

Stay tuned - I’m going to need your votes!

Here’s just a small taste of the Haute Couture that Christian Dior has been serving up in Paris, France this week. (Click for full-size hotness.)

Now this is what the Project Runway judges were hoping for when they challenged contestants to create something inspired and innovative last week! Hopefully, my faves Sweet P and Rami will step it up tomorrow evening.

Speaking of Project Runway … I am still going strong in Project Blog! Voting ends momentarily for this week, so we should know a winner soon. Last week, I came in second with my two-part picture slideshow.

Maybe I would have come in first had I used Smilebox which lets you create free slideshows with your photos and video, and has dozens of other cool features like e-cards, scrapbooks, and more!

I almost forgot to tell you what you can win by voting this week in Project Blog and leaving a comment on the BCSFrenzy post.

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Week Eight’s Prizes:

The reader who wins this week will have their choice between two books, and the blogger who wins this week will get the other book.

Read more about these comical books, and how to get the most opportunities to win.

You remember that little competition - Project Blog - for which I have been begging votes? Well it is down to just four contestants, now, and I am still in the running! With another episode of Project Runway hitting the air last night, there is another fresh assignment for Project Blog (assigned to us by Allison):

On this week’s episode of Project Runway, the contestants were teamed up and we learned that communication is everything. Communication is important in blogging too! This week, your challenge is a fun one … write a “Dear…�? post. It can be to a reader, to a star in your field, to someone in your life, or to someone else!

Why am I going gung-ho for this competition? Well there are weekly prizes for you - leave a comment here for your chance to win - but there are goodies for the top blogger, too:

With this season of Project Runway well on its way, many side “Project Xs” are breaking out for viewers to compete in.

The newest one to strike up a virtual design-off is Project Handbag, where maurices and Fashion Indie are teaming up to find the next must-have handbag … created by you!

If you think you have what it takes to wow the world with your purse creation, head on over and fill out an entry form.

Obviously, one of the other such competitions is Project Blog, in which I am competing - and need your votes! - as a writer for delectable prizes including:

* An autographed picture of Work Out’s Jackie Warner from Sky Sport and Spa
* A pair of shoes from Project Runway alum Jonathan Kayne
* A Soffe college hoodie from BCS Frenzy
* Gold-plated earrings from Aurora at Between the Sheets
* A pet portrait, courtesy of Intricate Art
* A set of bud vases from Top Design’s Jonathan Adler

This week the competition is even stiffer than before! We’re down to only five contestants and they’ve all put up some good entries this week:

1. Winnie, Watching the View: “Things we probably won’t see on The View this year�?
2. Kate, Babylune: “Now We Agree My Mother Was Right�?
3. Sally, Style Fix: “Bai Ling: Not a Fashion Worst�?
4. Jodie, Gossip on Sports: “Fun with Photo Captions�?
5. Mark, Get Incensed: “Star Power�?

Project Blog will be taking a holiday break, but until then, voting for this week has been extended for an extra day since results are so close - and I am one of the ones hanging in between getting points and not.

So… please VOTE FOR ME in Project Blog

Here’s my competition this week folks, and it’s getting tight!

1. Winnie, Watching the View: “I can almost picture it now…�?
2. Kate, Babylune: “Here’s to a Slower 2008″
3. Sally, Style Fix: “Hunger Pains Drive My Goals for 2008″
4. Jodie, “Big (Dinner) Plans for 2008″

5. Kara, Colorado Review: “2008 - Bring it On!�?
6. Mark, Get Incensed: “The One Habit of a Moderately Successful Person�?

Please vote for me in Week Five of Project Blog.

In this week’s challenge, we had to define our goals for 2008 after a dramatic episode of Project Runway.

I am competing, along with the remaining five contestants listed above, inProject Blog in hopes of winning the following:

• An autographed picture of Jackie Warner, courtesy of Sky Sport and Spa (Jackie Warner’s gym from Work Out)
• A pair of shoes from the newest line from Jonathan Kayne (one of my favorite Project Runway Alums)
• A Soffe college hoodie, courtesy ofBCS Frenzy
• Gold-plated earrings from Aurora at Between the Sheets
• A pet portrait, courtesy of Intricate Art
• A set of bud vases from Top Design’s Jonathan Adler

And as a reader of Project Blog posts, YOU CAN WIN TOO! Every week, Reality on Bravo is teaming up with some awesome sponsors to offer prizes for lucky readers. Anyone who leaves a comment on Monday’s Reality on Bravo post or on the voting post will be automatically entered to win the astrological reading from Beth at Astrology Explored.

Week Five Prize: A free reading from astrologer Beth at Astrology Explored

Whether you’re a believer or not, astrology can be really fun and interesting. Beth, from Astrology Explored, is an awesome blogger, and although time restraints have kept her from participating in Project Blog, she has graciously donated a prize - a free mini-reading.

Want a chance to win this week’s prize? As always, you can enter up to three times. But, in case you have newly discovered Project Blog, or never got around to entering before, go check out all the rules and drop your first entry in the running at Project Blog’s home - Allison’s Reality on Bravo.

This week’s challenge for Project Blog was to update last week’s micro-mini post. Here’s everyone’s entry, so check them out and vote for your favorite! Voting is open until Tuesday at noon, and you can vote once every 24 hours (per IP address).

The blogtestants:

1. Cynthia, TV of the Absurd: “Ode to the Writer’s Strike�?
2. Kara, Colorado Review: “More Details on What to Do at DIA
3. Winnie, Watching the View: “The State of The View Revisited: Some Solutions�?
4. Kate, Babylune: “Let Me Just Annotate That�?
5. Jodie, Gossip on Sports: “The Supermodel Effect Under Investigation�?

I hear this one is good!—>6. Sally, Style Fix: “Revealed: My New Year’s Eve Dress�?< ----This one, here!

7. Mark, Get Incensed: “More on My Favorite Subject�?