And now, la tres francaise goes to worship at the altar of the Tim Gunn. Has reality TV ever introduced us to anyone simultaneously more knowledgeable, charismatic, and kind?

Nick’s dress was a stroke of genius. And I was surprised at how “barbie” Diana’s creation was.

But Manolo, after Kara’s atrocity, you must admit that she is unoriginal and slightly sad.

Little girls grow up so fast now, it is our modern way of things. He seemed to think that this was sad, maybe inappropriate. And he designed accordingly. Not by the rules but by his feelings.

When I was taking fashion sketching for the first time and the instructor gave us the “correct” proportions (10 heads tall! skinny! freakishly long {yes, elegant} limbs!) I raised my hand and asked, timidly, if we really wanted to perpetuate this unusual body type. Her answer: if you want the job, yes.

So while I agree with his sentiments, sometimes one must choose one’s battles. Give Barbie the flirty short skirt now so you can give the real ladies something elegant later, when you’re a proven designer. OR if your beleifs mean more to you than a steady income, go for it.

And so Raymundo is out. Even though I’m certain he’s a better designer than that. *shrug*

And what up with Santino pouting in the corner like a little girl?! You’re talented, sweetie. Grow a pair why don’t you?

M

I was rooting for Raymundo too, I definitely didn’t think he’d be gone so quickly. But that outfit was awful. Barbie SO doesn’t want to be her mother. As if.

She looked just fine before, dammit. A pox on whoever invented “Bratz.”