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Project Accessory Episode 5 Recap from Courtney Hammonds

Professor Courtney Hammonds offers us this recap of "Beach Blanket Blingo." Thank you Courtney!

Sea Shells or She Shells!

Welcome Back “Project Accessory” Recap Readers! It’s me your Image Architect, Courtney A. Hammonds. One week off is too much time apart and I’m still full of turkey. Let’s take a fashion catch-up and RECAP!

Episode 5 Highlights:

This week’s Challenge: The designers were asked to create not one, but three accessory pieces ranging from a pair of sandals, a headpiece and an accessory of their choice to complement the total look. Oh, I neglected to state that this week’s challenge is centered on beachwear and there is no immunity.

Like previous episodes, this challenge paused with a surprise. The designers were told that they will be taken somewhere away from the workroom, for inspiration. Wonder where this INSPIRATION is? Could it be Miami, Sea Island (No pun intended) or even Italy! To the challengers surprise and to my dismay, it’s Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York (yeah in my sarcastic voice)!

Side Note: Okay, where is the inspiration? Better yet where is the surprise? I guess this is where you make lemonade out of lemons.

To soften the blow, the contestants were given a crisp $100.00 bill to assist in their creations. Better, the challengers were able to use the money wherever they could find inspiration (from the beach, or local brick and mortar stores.)




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Project Accessory Episode 5 Preview Video

Beach Blanket Blingo: The designers go to the beach for a challenge. Designers Rachel Roy and Jenna Lyons are guest judges. Tune in NEXT WEEK: Dec 1, 2011.



No new episode this week!

Mad Fashion Episode 5 "One Humongous Headpiece" Preview Videos

Chris attempts to create a flamboyant floral headpiece and outfit for a charity event. Floral designer Golf Srithamrong makes an appearance.

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 5

Our polls for Episode 5 are closed. You felt that Anya Ayoung-Chee and Viktor Luna deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with the judges and thought that Anthony Ryan should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 6 poll.

Images courtesy of ProjectRunway.com.

There is Still Time...

There is still time to bid on the episode 5 garments. Right now Bert's design has the highest price.







Click here to bid on all of the designs.



There is also still time to vote in our episode 5 "Your Turn to be the Judge" polls.

Recapalooza!

Image from Nick Verreos and David Paul

The recappers break down all the Mean Girls drama for you this week:

Uncle Nick has these characters all figured out...

David Dust has a date with Irene...

Eric3000 has feelings too...

Maxthegirl thought Cecilia was hungry...

Jordan Baker is not right, but ok...

Democracy Diva is exhausted from the hate...

Robert has several smart and funny insights...

Laura Bennett has hope for the human race...

Second City Style loves the drama...

Erin reminds us how awesome Erin's are...

Brian calls it The Real World Parsons...

Renee was liking Viktor this week...

And Toyouke finishes the race.

Update: Mellie was late, but don't miss her! And suzq weathered the storm to get you this recap.

Have a recap to share? E-mail the link to Team BPR to join the weekly looza.

Project Runway Season 9, Episode 5 "Off the Track" Online

Click here to watch.

Shop the Episode 9 Heidi Klum/New Balance Looks

The winning looks can be yours from Amazon. Click on the image to pre-order for delivery in December or January.

Observations on Episode 5

I had fun watching episode five again and thought I'd share some quick observations with you.







1. Production peeps spelled Viktor's name incorrectly on his "gift."



2. In bed Cecelia is wearing a dress complete with puffy sleeves and buttoned cuffs. Is that really what she sleeps in? Or was she already dressed for the day?



3. Didn't the designers watch season 8? Why are they pretending to be confused? "Is this a weight-loss challenge?" Or surprised, "This reward is so big, I just can not even conceive of it." Really? It's exactly the same as last season.



4. The "New Balance Track and Field Center at The Armory" was also used in the Season 5 Olympic challenge, wasn't it?



5. Becky's confessionals are always spot on.



6. Apparently the casting process for Project Runway is now "being recommended by a local fashion blogger." No wonder some of the designers have no competitive spirit. They barely had to compete for a spot on the show.



7. No one stops running to check on Olivier after he falls.



8. Olivier does not seem happy at all to be on Viktor's team.



9. Really Viktor? Has anyone ever actually chased you with a gun?



10. Anya designed the winning dress and Becky sewed it - but Josh won? Huh?





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BPR Interview with Danielle Everine

Project Runway Season 9 designer Danielle Everine talks about her experience on the show.







A highlight: Danielle is creating a mini collection for the fall.



Click here for the podcast.



Click here to visit Danielle's blog.



Thank you Danielle!

Poll - Episode 5 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Top (l-r) Anthony, Anya, Becky, Bert, Bryce and Danielle
Bottom (l-r) Joshua C., Joshua M., Laura, Kimberly, Olivier and Viktor

Click for a larger view. All photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.com

You've seen the designs on the runway and now it's your turn to be the judges. This week you are Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia and Erin Wasson.

Click here to tell us who should have won. (Pick two winners.)

Click here to tell us who should have been auf'd.

Reactions To Episode 5

Photo: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Entertainment Services

It was a race to the finish on Project Runway as the 12 remaining designers were challenged on the track and on the runway. Team challenges always bring the drama, and this episode was no different. What did you think? Post your reactions to Episode 5 here.

BPR Live Play By Play/Party: Episode 5

Tonight On BPR

Photo: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Enteratainment Services

It's "Off To The Races" tonight on Project Runway as our dueling dozen designers take to the track to display their athletic prowess. Yes, that's the dreaded Heidi Klum for New Balance logo on those shirts, source of the lululemon logo controversy. Didn't we just do this activewear challenge?

Anyways, we'll be running around on our own virtual track tonight and invite you to join us:

• Tbone and suzq will again be hosting the BPR play by play and party room for Episode 5. Join Runway fans from across the land as we snark our way through another new episode. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.
• After the race, tell us your thoughts in our weekly reactions thread. This is where you can let it all hang out.

Ready, set, go! See you tonight on BPR.

This Week's Challenge: Tim Gunn in Jeans and Sneakers!

In this week’s episode, the designers meet Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn at the New Balance Track & Field Center in NYC and are challenged to create apparel to wear with a new Heidi Klum for New Balance lifestyle sneaker from Heidi’s own collection.







The designers will have to incorporate the two materials used in the sneakers, denim and suede. The winning looks, along with the HKNB shoes featured during the episode, will be sold as part of Heidi’s collection exclusively at www.amazon.com/HKNB.

Episode 5 Preview

Project Runway attempts to amp up the drama with another team challenge this week. Implications of camel toe and the possibility of "more than one" designer going home. This should be interesting.