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A Season long Recap of Bravo TV’s The Fashion Show

I have to admit at first I wasn’t very interested in watching Bravo TV’s The Fashion Show. I felt it would be a cheap knock off of Project Runway. But because I like designers and watching their process I tried it anyway.

Isaac Mizrahi and Kelly Rowland are the hosts of The Fashion Show. I didn’t really have a problem with Isaac but Kelly rubbed me the wrong way sometimes. I just kept looking at her and saying why did they pick you? I’m not hating but once again I must ask why her?

Some of the designers on The Fashion Show were definitely out of their league. When Laura made that black dress and added the red at the bottom, I wondered what she was smoking. Poor Lidia I felt that she really wanted to be there and she quit her job to do so. However, her designs were horrific.

Johnny R. was so arrogant in the beginning always claiming that he really didn’t need to be there and that he had financial backers at home. When he finally realized that he did want to be on The Fashion Show he was caught plagiarizing another designers design. What a shameful way to be sent home and on national TV.

I loved Merlin he was my little fashion elf. Daniella is talented and has vision but she’s just someone you love to hate.

Reco had me cracking up all season he’s just one of those naturally funny people. Some of his designs were wonderful and I did expect him to make it all the way.

The Fashion Show’s final four were Reco, Anna, John Paul and Daniella. I felt these four deserved to be there. The surprising twist was that there was a final elimination and there would only be three designers left standing.

Even though I loved Reco throughout the season and he produced some wonderful designs. Except for a few pieces in his collection the rest fell flat. I was so disappointed. However, I do agree that it was a difficult decision for the judges especially based on past performances but they did come to the right conclusion.

So out of the three remaining designers I would say that Daniella has vision and youthfulness. Anna makes wonderful dresses for women and John Paul is a visionary.

This season on the Fashion Show America gets to decide the winner by voting. So if you had a favorite out of the final three I hope that you will give them your support. The winner will be announced on the season finale Thursday, July 23, 2009. You can vote online at www.bravotv.com/the-fashion-show

Michael Phelps is Golden Again

The other day I was sitting down watching television and a commercial for Subway® sandwiches came on. Lo and behold it was Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps along with Jared doing a Subway® commercial.

The first thing that crossed my mind was “Didn’t he just get into some trouble?” Oh yes I remember now, it’s the photo where Michael Phelps was caught with marijuana paraphernalia in his hands.

I don’t know exactly when this incident occurred but I was sure all his endorsements would be pulled for a long time. Obviously, this assumption was incorrect because he’s on my television promoting Subway®.

I found it to be very interesting that all was forgiven so quickly.

So, is it too soon for Michael Phelps to be endorsing companies or products? I welcome your two cents.