project runway: you can totally wear that again

andy south & ivy higa's wedding belles

considering i am guilty as charged for telling my one wedding maiden that her dress, with a simple alteration, could be more than a one night look, last night's project runway challenge hit a little close to home. the models had a little runway holiday while former bridesmaids surprised the designers and happily relinquished a collection of satin, bowed and shimmering frocks for some reconstruction fun.

local boy andy south offered one of the biggest transformations by dying what was once a periwinkle cocktail dress to create a sassy bustier (constructed of elastic) and shorts combo. ivy higa opted to transform a white floor length gown into stylish tuxedo capris paired with a flowy silk blouse.

andy south's before & sketchbook

ivy south's before & sketchbook

i must apologize for the poor quality of the before photos. i was hard pressed to find suitable images and resorted to snapping pictures off my non-hd pr recording, but thought it would help if you had a hint of what the designers had to work with.

andy: make it work! | video diary

ivy: make it work! | video diary

plus, more behind-the-scenes drama and gossip in the designers dish.

do you have any bridesmaid atrocities hiding in your closet? and, are you surprised at the level of animosity towards michael c.?

{photo credit: barbara nitke, lifetime television}

Comments

[Kristin L]

Saddened by the animosity and general non-sportsmanlike behavior this season. Pleased that both Andy's and Ivy's designs were safe. Would totally wear Ivy's. Absolutely flabbergasted that Mondo didn't win -- his was by far the best transformation.

[leigh]

aloha kristin! mondo's dress reminded me of a modern day pink lady and was such a fun, flirty update from the original garment. i do wonder if michael c's look had walked down the runway of a well known couturier if the other designers would have hated on it as much.