Hot Hot Riot

2010-02-07T19:21:00.000-08:00

Finale Results.

2009-03-14T20:44:00.000-07:00

Holy moly! It's the finale. Finally!!!

First of all, I'm sure many of you are confused about the absence of indecisive_demoniac's entries on the previous entry. Well, indecisive's life as been a little crazy as of late and unfortunately she couldn't have entries in for the finale. She's done amazingly well in this competition and is commended for coming this far.

Now, we are left with two lovely ladies. Both of you completed fantastic Barbie collections. The judges loved them.

ducktape...The judges are always very impressed with you. However, the judges always judge your work a little more harshly than the others since you came in so strong. Some felt that your sets really didn't say Barbie.

lovelierlala...You have been a strong competitor. The judges really felt that your entries embodied Barbie circa the 90s. However, they weren't very unique and the overall layout wasn't very exciting.

So, who's earned the right to the title of Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist?

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Based, not only on the final challenge, but on the entire competition....

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The judges and I have unanimously decided...

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That Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist is....

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DUCKTAPE!!!!

Congratulations. You owned the whole competition. No surprise!!!

Lovelierlala...You're amazing. Congratulations on making this far.

Thank-you to ALL of the contestants. All of you were so spectacular!!!

And a HUGE thank-you to all of my fantastic judges. This was a blast.

Finale Entries.

2009-03-13T17:04:00.000-07:00

Barbie inspired collections.

ducktape

He's Drunk He Tastes Like Candy He's So Beautiful - by ducktape on Polyvore.com

Some Kind of Freak - by ducktape on Polyvore.com

All You Had You Wasted - by ducktape on Polyvore.com

lovelierlala

blonde. - by lovelierlala on Polyvore.com

brunette. - by lovelierlala on Polyvore.com

redhead. - by lovelierlala on Polyvore.com

Challenge 9 Results.

2009-03-07T17:49:00.000-08:00

So, all bullshit aside. This elimination was impossible.

Critiques are not being done again. Same reason as last week. If you're not aware of your own weaknesses by now, you shouldn't be here.

All of you really did a great job this week. Your sets were amazing! It's really cool looking at them all together. They could almost be a collection. They really show each of your styles very uniquely.

But I guess somebody has to go. Because there can only be two of you for the finale.

Who's safe?

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lovelierlala....You are going to the finale. Congratulations!!!

So, we have indecisive_demoniac and ducktape in the bottom two this week.

indecisive_demoniac...Like I said last week, you have struggled and improved more than anybody in this competition. But have you improved enough to come out on top?

ducktape...This is your first time in the bottom two. I hope you're not starting to slack because you feel like you have this in the bag.

On one hand, we have the girl who has been on top all the way through, but really hasn't done anything in terms of improvement. On the other we have a girl who isn't always a hit, but who has improved tremendously.

So, who stays and who goes?

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indecisive_demooniac...You've made it to the finale.

ducktape...You're also going to finale. Obviously.

Frankly, we couldn't agree on who to eliminate based on this challenge. It would seem horribly unfair to send any of these three fantastic ladies home. So, I'm breaking the ANTM inspirational rules and keeping all three of you in for the finale.

Challenge 9 Entries.

2009-03-06T15:21:00.000-08:00

The challenge was to create MAC ads.

indecisive_demoniac

PFNTS - C9 - MAC Viva Glam X - by indecisive_demoniac (~Lily) on Polyvore.com

ducktape

L.A.-lien - by ducktape on Polyvore.com

lovelierlala

m.a.c. ethnic aesthetic new eyeshadow line for the summer - by lovelierlala on Polyvore.com

Challenge 8 Results.

2009-02-27T17:25:00.001-08:00

Ducktape won the mini challenge. How shocking, right??? How dare she be so amazing.

Rod Serling is the Shiz - by ducktape on Polyvore.com

Anyway, so here's the deal. At this point I feel like you guys should know your downfalls, therefore you get no criticisms. Just another challenge for ya to figure it out on your own. This is a competition you know.

SO, here I am, with four unbelievably brilliant women before me. However, I only have three names to call. Those names represent the three women still in the running to becoming Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist.

The first name I am going to call is....

ducktape. You brilliant little beast. You knew you'd make it to the top three.

And the next name I am going to call is....

lovelierlala...Congratulations!!!

So...Will Stylechix and indecisive_demoniac please step forward. I have two amazing stylists standing before me. But only one name left to call. The person's name that I do not call must immediately return to the forum, pack her belongings, and go home.

Stylechix...You were in the bottom last week. We wanted to see more from you. We needed to see that you really do belong here at this point. I'm not sure that you do.

indecisive_demoniac...This is your very first time in the bottom two. This competition has been such a struggle for you. But, do you really have anything left in you?

Who stays, and who goes? On one hand we have the girl who struggles to translate her unique aesthetic. On the other we have the girl who struggles to FIND a unique aesthetic.

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indecisive_demoniac...I'm proud of you. You're still in the running.

Stylechix...I'm sorry. You're wonderful. But someone has to go and unfortunately that's you.

Challenge 8 Entries.

2009-02-26T11:28:00.000-08:00

This week's challenge was to create TWO sets using ONE dress. One set was styled for a men's magazine, and the other was styled for a women's magazine.

Stylechix

~Satisfyingly Sexy~ - by StyleChix19 (Waaaay Behind) on Polyvore.com

~Superbly Stylish~ - by StyleChix19 (Waaaay Behind) on Polyvore.com

indecisive_demoniac

PFNTS - c8 - Double Take - (m) - by indecisive_demoniac (~Lily) on Polyvore.com

PFNTS - c8 - Double Take - (f) - by indecisive_demoniac (~Lily) on Polyvore.com

ducktape

Gimme Gimme Gimme, Gimme Some More - by ducktape on Polyvore.com

Be Everything That You Need - by ducktape on Polyvore.com

lovelierlala

welcome to the hall of infame - by lovelierlala on Polyvore.com

my dearest isn't dear enough - by lovelierlala on Polyvore.com

Challenge 7 Results.

2009-02-20T16:05:00.000-08:00

The winning mini challenge entry belonged to lovelierlala. Very well deserved, I might add.

oh snap - by lovelierlala on Polyvore.com

I also received a gorgeous entry from our lovely ducktape. I'm quite fond of the the little alien pin and the jacket it is attached to.

Soon there's lots of exotic deformed babies/somehow that's not our fault. - by ducktape on Polyvore.com

Okay, so, let me say for starters, that this week was an overall disappointment. All but one of your scores are at an all time low. Pick it up ladies. I don't want to feel so indifferent about who stays and who goes in this competition. Especially at this point. Make me, and the judges, care!

This week, to make up for last week's lack of judge quotation, I am going to say but a sentence by myself. Followed by a sentence by each judge. For each entry.

Critiques:

SarahStarship: 1. Boring, boring, boring. 2. It just feels off. 3. The layout leaves a lot to be desired for me... the photo of the dress takes up half the set and everything else is pushed into the other half. 4. It's downright boring, lacking any unique qualities. 5. I guess there's some 60s influence... somewhere?

indecisive_demoniac: 1. A little too S&M, not enough fashion. 2. I think it's still too much of your own style than of an interpretation. 3. I don't get why you chose a gothic theme here when she is totally not gothic. 4. I enjoyed reading her description and seeing how much thought she put into each piece. 5. Indecisive did a fabulous job of incorporating all the elements of the assigned icon into her own personal style.

ducktape: 1. I really just do not see Jackie-O in this at all. 2. It is interesting to see a more radical take on Jackie-O, who is a personal favorite of mine. 3. I just find it a bit boring compared to her past sets... usually she takes more risk.
4. Not classy, elegant Jackie at all. 5. A little crazy for Jackie O, but she'd totally work it.

Stylechix: 1. I think you chose the right elements (ie. the body suit) but the wrong style (ie. the LACE body suit). 2. I know Lady GaGa tends to not wear actual clothes in public, but I was hoping for some more than just a lace bodysuit and bling. 3. This is all over the place. 4. It's a nice set, just something seems a little bit lacking with the layout. 5. I do think it embodies the character well, though.

lovelierlala: 1. Every single piece is utter perfection. 2. I like the asymmetrical top because it adds a little of the flirtatious, sexy look of von Teese.
3. Very nice... I really like the layout. 4. I just think it could have been a little spicier and I wish the font hadn't covered up the lingerie so much! 5. I like the mix of conservative (for her, anyway) and the lingerie.

So there you have it.

I have five iconic women standing before me. But only four names to call. Those names will represent the four girls still in the running to becoming Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist.

The first name I am going to call...

LALA...You're the only one who indisputably achieved the goal of this challenge. Congratulations. You've once again proven yourself to be a major front runner in this competition.

ducktape...Personally, your set disappointed the hell outta me. I beg you not to disappoint me again. Please.

indecisive_demoniac...You've come so far. Don't change directions on us.

Will Stylechix and SarahStarship please step forward. I have two beautiful young ladies standing before me. But only one name left to call. (For real this time, I swear.) The girl who's name I do not call must immediately return to the forum, pack her imaginary belongings, and go home (figuratively).

SarahStarship...You began at the very top of this competition. However, these past few weeks you have not only fallen behind, but you've stayed there. You're consistently failing to impress us. And it kills me because I know you're so much better than this.

Stylechix...You've basically stayed in the middle of this competition. I think you have yet to really prove yourself and show us exactly what you are made of. I know there's a spark there, but this late in the game...Do you really deserve the chance to show us?

So, on one hand, I have a girl who shown bright and faded out. And on the other, I have a girl who is waiting for her chance to shine. Who stays and who goes?

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Stylechix...We've seen some spark, and we want to see it ignite. You're still in the running to becoming Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist. Congratulations.

SarahStarship, I'm sorry, but you're time with us has run out. We were happy to have you my dear.

Challenge 7 Entries.

2009-02-19T13:24:00.001-08:00

So, this week each contestant had to create a set inspired by an iconic woman that was chosen by me.

SarahStarship (Edie Sedgwick)

Iconic Women. - by Sarah Starship.™ on Polyvore.com

indecisive_demoniac (Isabella Blow)

PFNTS - Iconic Women - Isabella Blow - by indecisive_demoniac (~Lily) on Polyvore.com

ducktape (Jackie-O)

Hey-Oh, Jackie O - by ducktape on Polyvore.com

Stylechix (Lady Gaga)

Lady Gaga - by StyleChix19 (Waaaay Behind) on Polyvore.com

lovelierlala (Dita Von Teese)

I advocate glamour. every day. every minute. - by lovelierlala on Polyvore.com

Challenge 6 Results.

2009-02-13T20:59:00.000-08:00

So, ducktape is the mini challenge winner. Here is her set:

Trinket Box - by ducktape on Polyvore.com

So, I've been working like a mad man lately. It is midnight as I type this. I will be waking up in seven hours to go and do another long ass shift. SO...Hopefully you all can understand that the critiques this week are going to be pretty short and simple. I need to get my ass to bed asap. Judges, please don't be offended that I don't include quotes from you guys this week...It just takes so much damn time and effort of which I do not have right now.

So, here we go again....

Leonette: The judges were split on your set. Personally, it kind of reminds me of the female character from the Queen of the Damned movie (can't remember her name), and I think that's kind of cool. BUT, I don't really see LUST here. It's kinda sexy, but lust? Hm...Kinda, but not quite. It's also far too wearable to fall under the "high fashion" category. Some of the other judges on the other hand, loved it. As far as layout...It's alright.

indecisive: I knew you would get the whole high fashion bit of the challenge. It was flawless as far as that goes. But I really do not see gluttony when I look at this set. How is goth gluttonous? Your sets are improving as far the judges are concerned though. Just try to think things through a little more in the future.

Stylechix: I thought this was fantastic. Everything from the layout to every single item was very thoughtful. Very high fashion. I love the colour choice. My only issue here is that it might just be a tad too cliche. I know you're limited on what you can really do high fashion on Polyvore. Try to think outside the box in the future.

SarahStarship: It works. You really thought about this and I think that really shows. Sloth isn't overly exciting, so to see that you didn't go overboard with this was a great relief. One little thing...The sweater would have been better to not be included. I think this would have made it appear a little bit more high fashion.

ducktape: A very modern take on Wrath. Really, I was expecting red rage. But this is really true to what's going on in the world. Every piece is very well thought out. And the layout is very appropriate. Great job, as usual.

lala: The artwork you chose to include blew my mind. It's perfection. Again, I have the same criticism for you as I had for Stylechix...A little cliche. The same thing we keep seeing. But overall, a great execution. It really shows envy and it's definitely high fashion. Excellent layout.

oxia: Personally, I really liked your set. It's very superhero/villain-ish and I think that portrays pride extremely well. Like ducktape's I feel like yours was extremely well thought out and very modern. The other judges, however, feel like your set was a little boring.

So, I have seven deadly sins standing before me. But I only have six names to call. Those names represent those of you still in the running to becoming Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist.

The first name I am going to call is....

ducktape...Back on top.

lala...You've improved consistently. Keep it up.

Stylechix...You've also improved tremendously. Good job.

SarahStarship...You're still in the running.

indecisive...You're safe.

Will Leonette and oxia please step forward. I have two lovely ladies standing before me. But only one of you is still in the running. The person's name I call will be that girl. The name I do not call will be the girl who must immediately return to the forum, pack her belongings, and go home.

Leonette: You've been here many times before. You're just not standing out to us. You continue to struggle to be on top.

oxia: You've also been here before. You've had a couple of really amazing sets. But for the most part, your sets have left us disappointed. I feel like we've kept you around just waiting for you to do something really great.

So, who stays and who goes? On one hand we have the girl who's mostly in the middle. On the other, we have the girl who flip flops from great to not great at all.

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I'm sorry, but you are both eliminated from the challenge. Leonette, oxia, it was a blessing to have you in this competition. You will be missed greatly!

Challenge 6 Entries.

2009-02-11T20:32:00.000-08:00

This week,the contestants were to create a high fashion set inspired by a deadly sin.

Leonette (Lust)

"Girls only buy black panties for one reason... - by Leonette on Polyvore.com

indecisive_demoniac (Gluttony)

PFNTS - Seven Deadly Sins - Gluttony - by indecisive_demoniac (~Lily) on Polyvore.com

Stylechix (Greed)

Let Them Suffer!! - by StyleChix19 on Polyvore.com

SarahStarship (Sloth)

Seven Deadly Sins: SLOTH. - by Sarah Starship.™ on Polyvore.com

ducktape (Wrath))

I Don't Have Enough Middle Fingers to Let You Know How I Feel - by ducktape on Polyvore.com

lala (Envy)

my envy is in a killing mood - by lovelierlala on Polyvore.com

oxia (Pride)

...Seven Deadly Sins - Pride... - by ::oXia:: on Polyvore.com

Spotlight: dashstarr

2009-02-08T17:39:00.000-08:00

dashstarr is the fourth person eliminated from PFNTS.

Main Challenge 1 - Geek Love

All eyes on me in the center of the ring..[part deux] - by мιѕѕ ∂αѕн [off] on Polyvore.com

Main Challenge 2 - Stylist Makeovers

my heart is yearning, but paris is burning [popular sets 1-8-09] - by мιѕѕ ∂αѕн [off] on Polyvore.com

Main Challenge 3 - It's in the Stars

PFNTS - by мιѕѕ ∂αѕн [off] on Polyvore.com

Main Challenge 4 - Once Upon a Time...

Thumbelina - by мιѕѕ ∂αѕн [off] on Polyvore.com

Main Challenge 5 - Fight It Out

Matador - by мιѕѕ ∂αѕн [off] on Polyvore.com

dashstarr's Polyvore name is miss dash. She is, in my opinion, one of the best Polyvorians there are. Find her profile here: http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=479843

Spotlight: BluegrassGalBB

2009-02-08T17:33:00.001-08:00

BluegrassGalBB is the third person eliminated from PFNTS.

Mini Challenge 1 - Going Green

Peace. Love. Recycle. - by Beyond.These.Walls on Polyvore.com

Main Challenge 1 - Geek Love

A day at the circus. - by Beyond.These.Walls on Polyvore.com

Mini Challenge 2 - Change Positions

PFNTS: Let me go tonight. - by Beyond.These.Walls on Polyvore.com

Main Challenge 2 - Top Stylist Makeovers

PFNTS: Makeover! - by Beyond.These.Walls on Polyvore.com

Mini Challenge 3 - Throw Back

1990's style. - by Beyond.These.Walls on Polyvore.com

Main Challenge 3 - It's in the Stars

Gemini. - by Beyond.These.Walls on Polyvore.com

Mini Challenge 4 - Underneath Your Clothes

Don't say I'm cruel. - by Beyond.These.Walls on Polyvore.com

Main Challenge 4 - Once Upon a Time...

Arabian nights - by Beyond.These.Walls on Polyvore.com

BluegrassGalBB's Polyvore name is Beyond.These.Walls and you can find her profile here: http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=287298

Spotlight: monkeyonice

2009-02-08T17:24:00.000-08:00

monkeyonice is the second contestant eliminated from PFNTS.

Mini Challenge 1 - Going Green

Going...Going...Gone Eco! - by monkeyonice679 wants peace☮ on Polyvore.com

Main Challenge 1 - Geek Love

Geek Love. - by monkeyonice679 wants peace☮ on Polyvore.com

Mini Challenge 2 - Change Positions

& I'm that Cliche Romantic Girl - the one who's wearing grey and black & wished her love will finally come to her knees. - by monkeyonice679 wants peace☮ on Polyvore.com

Main Challenge 2 - Top Stylist Makeovers

Old Hollywood Glamour. - by monkeyonice679 wants peace☮ on Polyvore.com

Main Challenge 3 - It's in the Stars

Sally Can Wait. - by monkeyonice679 wants peace☮ on Polyvore.com

Visit monkeyonice's profile on polyvore here: http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=47055

Challenge 5 Results.

2009-02-06T16:54:00.000-08:00

Starting this as usual, I would like to congratulate SarahStarship for winning the mini challenge.

Harlequin Romance. - by Sarah Starship.™ on Polyvore.com

Secondly, I would like to welcome BluegrassGalBB to the judging panel. So happy to have you.

On to the critiques...

dashstarr: Huge disappointment. It's almost like you've stopped caring entirely. You've lost your spunk. This set isn't inspiring at all. You also lost the point of having a partner entirely. Your set has NOTHING to do with lala's. At this point in the challenge, creating a set that appears to have had no effort put into it, is a big mistake. On the bright side, it's clearly matador inspired.

lovelierlala: Wowza. The dark samurai. "Those shoes! That belt! Love it. The accessories are great in this set and you can definitely see the samurai inspiration!," is what one judge had to say. Your set was great all around. The outfit was spectacular, and the layout really did it justice. Great job!!!

Stylechix: Back to the red and black. Haha. It looks great. I think you used the colours excellently. You used red mostly as a highlight to your black, which I think looks very matador-ish. I really love all of your choices here. It is a little plain though. You may want to work on adding a little personality into your sets. All of the judges felt that it was "monotone and plain". So definitely spice it up a little bit. Your layout was interesting. I like where it's going but it's needs some perfecting. You layered the major outfit pieces and your picture art very nicely. It was a neat idea to work in the mosaic for the accessory pieces. But remember this...When doing mosaic, the pieces absolutely should never touch. Overall, it was good though. You're improving a lot. Oh...Also, there was perfect cohesiveness between your set and SarahStarship's. Great communication.

SarahStarship: We definitely felt the same way about your set as we did with Stylechix's set. It's good. Item choices are great. Layout style is interesting. There's some tweaking that needs to be done and some personality that needs to be thrown in. But overall it was pretty good. You need to step it up though.

Leonette: I do not see Samurai with this set. I see a bit of a Japanese inspiration, but Samurai? Not really. I like your unusual colour choices though. The majority of the judges felt this set was very boring and entirely uninspiring. Your layout was great however. One judge said, "The background pieces add a lot to the set without overwhelming the fashion items." Try to work on the fashion part though. Try to take more risk.

indecisive: As usual, I LOVE this. The cohesiveness with your partner's set is definitely present. Again, the colour choices are magnificent. Very original. Kudos to the both of you for that bit. A lot of the judges didn't see the matador inspiration here though. Most of them only guessed you were the matador because they could see that Leonette was the samurai. Your jewelry pieces were very unique. Very classy. A little note though...I think adding the necklace was a little much since you already had that big neck piece in there. Perhaps try to hold back a little on too much layering, or even just put more thought into what's necessary and what's not. Overall, it's not my favorite of yours, but it's still good.

oxia: I told you to blow us away and that you did my dear. This is my personal favorite of the challenge. That skirt...Brilliant. The fur shawl...Wow. Every single piece has so much thought put into it. And it's just so sexy. One judge felt that the boots are a little questionable for the overall look and I think I agree. Try to stand back and envision the overall look perhaps. It's great though. You worked very well with ducktape.

ducktape: Again, just like oxia, this one blew me away. I think it's fantastic and sexy and very very samurai. I personally like that you didn't use the same colour scheme as oxia. I think it worked, even though other judges disagreed. A couple of the judges also didn't see much of the samurai inspiration, but I myself think you did the best interpretation. Maybe it's just the comicbook junkie in me that loves this so much. I think for the first time, you have become a subject of disagreement. Which is good, and bad. Personally, yours would have been my favorite if it wasn't for the sweater. I understand this is the you part, but you could have chosen a sweater that matched the outfit a little better.

And now that that is done, it's on to the elimination. I have four beautiful samurais and four gorgeous matadors standing before me. But I only have seven names to call. And those names will represent the ladies still in the running to become Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist. And the first name is...

oxia...You have worked your way to the top. Stay there. You know you can.

lala...I'm still in awe by your great set. I wouldn't have expected that from you.

ducktape....You're slipping. Show us something fresh.

SarahStarship...You're still in the running to becoming Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist.

Stylechix....Good job.

indecisive...Congratulations!!!

Will Leonette and dashstarr please step forward. I have a samurai and a matador standing here before me. Only one of you is still in the running. The person's name I call will be that girl. The name I do not call will be the girl who must immediately return to the forum, pack her belongings, and go home.

Leonette...You are having difficulty standing out. You've struggled to win the favor of the judges. You've been improving consistently, but this week was a letdown.

dashstarr...You started out at the top and have gradually moved down to the bottom. These last couple of weeks it seem like you've lost interest. You're effort seems to be decreasing. Do you even care about competing anymore?

So who stays and who goes? On one hand we have the girl who's struggles to the top, only to fall back down. And on the other hand we have the girl who started at the top, and has gradually lost her passion.

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Leonette...You're safe. Work hard, we've seen what you can do. Don't let this week's boring set happen again.

dashstarr...I'm sorry. It just doesn't seem like you care all that much anymore. We know you're fabulous. But your challenge entries haven't been showing that lately. You're no longer in the running to becoming Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist.

Challenge 5 Entries.

2009-02-04T19:04:00.000-08:00

FIGHT IT OUT

You lovely young ladies are going to be paired up. What? Yeah, you got it. I kid not. One of the pair will have to create a set inspired by a matador and the other a samurai. You decide who does which one. But here is the trick...They must look like they fit together somehow. You will be judged individually, as usual. But there will be an extra points section added to grade the cohesiveness of these two sets. Communication is key. Good luck!

GROUPS

ducktape and oxia
Leonette and indecisive_demoniac
Stylechix and SarahStarship
dashstarr and loverlierlala

Here are the entries:

dashstarr

Matador - by мιѕѕ ∂αѕн [off] on Polyvore.com

lovelierlala

don't ever trust a samurai - by lovelierlala on Polyvore.com

Stylechix

Done Putting Up With This Bull - by StyleChix19 on Polyvore.com

SarahStarship

Fight it Out. - by Sarah Starship.™ on Polyvore.com

Leonette

Bushido: The Way of the Samurai - by Leonette on Polyvore.com

indecisive

PFNTS - by indecisive_demoniac (~Lily) on Polyvore.com

oxia

...Fight It Out - Matador... - by ::oXia:: on Polyvore.com

ducktape

I Am the Samurai. - by ducktape on Polyvore.com

Challenge 4 Results.

2009-01-30T20:17:00.000-08:00

First of, congratulations to our mini challenge winner...ducktape. Here is her fantastically amazing set:

Vacant Eyes and Cupcakes - by ducktape on Polyvore.com

Challenge Four Entry Ciritiques:

SarahStarship: You quickly moved from being the strongest in the competition to one of the weakest. This set is so weak in every aspect. I'm shocked. It's very drab and it lacks the feisty-ness that is Puss in Boots. It's also not very stylish at all. The overall layout isn't quite as appealing as usual. Overall, it needs some work...And I think you know this.

ducktape: Wow. You really showed us what you are all about all over again. Thank-you! This is fabulous!!! One of the judges said this, "I love that she was so into the challenge that she even came up with her own back story, retelling for the story." It was very evident that you were very inspired by this challenge. It's perfection. My only problem is that I would have liked to have seen a little bit more of those jeans. I kind of had to look for them. Still great though.

lala: I love your silence idea. So clever. The set was cute. Every item had a very obvious inspiration. Except for those shoes...What is up with those? They don't really fit. But overall, your set definitely gives off that mermaid feel. A lot of pieces in your set seem very random though. Like the lipstick and the placement of the tights. "Presentation-wise, legs usually just don't work in a set. There's not a great way to arrange them," is what one judge said. Try to work on your layout.

indecisive: Personally, I love that you drew inspiration from something other than Belle. Belle sets are tiresome. I looked at your set and thought that it was a very refreshing take on the classic fairytale. Not everyone agrees with my point of view though, " Just by looking, I couldn't tell what fairytale you were presenting." Some judges feel that you're still all over the place and others feel like you're headed in the right direction, "I love that she is branching out—definitely different from PP—but still keeps her own style." I think what it comes down to, is just doing what you feel is right. Don't lose yourself for the sake of this competition. I love what you are doing. I love seeing you try new things.

Stylechix: This is great. There's a very obvious inspiration here. You did a great job and this is definitely your best set yet. However, one judge said, "What I am trying to say is that there is a lot going on here. Almost too much. I am not quite sure where to look, and it doesn't make a nice picture altogether." You need to learn when enough is enough. You've gone from not accessorizing enough to over-accessorizing. Find the happy medium. Your layout is looking good though. Very well balanced.

dashstarr: Your set is alright, but I feel like you're giving us one note. We've seen this same style time and time again. Give us something new. Your layout is well done and the set does make you think of Thumbelina. It not much of a standout though. " It's just too washed-out looking. I wasn't thrilled," is what one judge said. You're another contestant that started out at the top. You're starting to lag behind though. You need to pick up on the creativity and give us something fresh.

Bluegrass: Your set is kind of costume-y. I can see someone wearing this to belly dancing class, but anywhere else...I don't think so. The judges all felt like your set was unfinished, "This doesn’t seem to be very “finished.” I feel like if she’d added a picture or background the “atmosphere” would have been better." And I have to agree. There just doesn't seem to be enough going on here. It's not exciting in the least and this far in the competition, you really should have your shit together. It seems silly to be making the mistake of the unfinished look at this point.

Leonette: You shocked us this week. Your set was completely unexpected. First off, your layout is perfection. It's well balanced and every item is completely visible. Great!!! As far as the outfit is concerned, it's really good. It's kind of bordering on costume-y, so in the future you may want to hold back a little. But overall it's fantastic. One of the judges said this, "Goldilocks, the sex goddess!" Then she said I didn't have to post that part, but I couldn't help it. I think that small phrase captures the feel of your set perfectly.

oxia: Your layout is definitely your strong point. It's perfect. Very appealing, very storybook like. Creative and beautiful. Your set though, in my opinion is boring and not wearable in the least. I think your choice of top, paired with those particular shoes is a big mistake. I think it looks very...drab. One judge said, "Just too costume-y for me, I think. Does it look practical? I don't think so." I definitely do not see this as wearable. Myself and the other judges are looking for a little bit more spice in your sets. You wowed us in the first week, but ever since then we've just been waiting to see something great.

And now, here we are. I have nine stunning young polyvorians in front of me. But I will only call eight names. And those names will represent the ladies still in the running to become Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist. And the first name is...

ducktape...I worship you. You're still in.

Leonette...You've managed to come all this way. You've gone from the bottom to the top in four short weeks. Congrats! I hope to see you stay here. ;)

Stylechix...You're still in the running to be Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist.

lala....Congratulations. You're still in.

dashstarr...You need to work your way back up. Show us you're still amazing.

indecisive...You're still in the running.

oxia...You're safe.

So, here we are. Will BluegrassGalBB and SarahStarship please step forward. I have two beautiful young ladies standing before me. I only have one name left to call. The person's name I call will still be in the running to becoming Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist. The name I do not call must immediately return to the forum, pack her belongings, and go home.

BluegrassGalBB...You've struggled through this whole challenge so far. You were starting to work your way up and then you seem to have fallen back into old habits.

SarahStarship...You've been so great so far. There's no reason for you to come up with such a boring and unstylish set. You're better than that and we know it.

So who stays, and who goes?

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SarahStarship, wow us again. We want to see the old you again. This week should never happen again. You're still in the running to becoming Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist.

BluegrassGalBB, I'm sorry. You're no longer in the running to becoming Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist. It was a pleasure.

Challenge 4 Entries.

2009-01-29T13:25:00.000-08:00

oxia

...Little Red Riding Hood... - by ::oXia:: on Polyvore.com

Leonette

That Girl, She's Up to No Good... - by Leonette on Polyvore.com

BluegrassGal

Arabian nights - by Beyond.These.Walls on Polyvore.com

dashstarr

Thumbelina - by мιѕѕ ∂αѕн [on] on Polyvore.com

Stylechix

Milady Captain - by StyleChix19 on Polyvore.com

indecisive

PFNTS - C4 - Once Upon A Time... - Beauty and the Beast - by indecisive_demoniac (~Lily) on Polyvore.com

lala

silence is golden - by lovelierlala on Polyvore.com

ducktape

Why Can't I Be You? - by ducktape on Polyvore.com

SarahStarship

Once Upon A Time... - by Sarah Starship.™ on Polyvore.com

Challenge 3 Results.

2009-01-23T18:52:00.000-08:00

As usual, I am going to start out by congratulating our mini challenge winner this week. Lovelierlala. Here is her fantastically amazing set:

1985 - by lovelierlala on Polyvore.com

Alright, so before we get down to business I'd like to thank my wonderfully amazing beautiful brilliant judges. I don't know if you've noticed, but three of our four judges are the finale competitors for Project Polyvore 2. justagirl, harpweaver, and princess70xox. We also have reina peligrosa, who is certainly fabulous in her own right. And then, obviously, myself. All five of us have very different tastes. Sometimes a set I absolutely adore isn't a big hit with the other ladies and thus ends up with a lower score. Something you do may not always apply to our specific tastes but we try to be unbiased and we try to see it from a broad perspective. This shite ain't easy girls. So, I'm really sorry if you disagree with our judging. We really are trying to be as fair as possible.

Anyhow, here we are with your personal critiques...

oxia: I'm an Aries oxia. So, I was delighted when I gave you my sign. But...I'm not very excited about your set. It is fashionable, the layout is good. It's not very creative though. It's just kind of bland. None of the judges were overly thrilled about your set this week, "The set is pretty, it just feels lackluster this week. There's not much else I have to say about it." I mean, it was good. But good just doesn't cut it anymore. Step up darling.

Bluegrass: I have to say, I think your layout this week was brilliant. It surprised me to see that you thought of something so clever. I think it is absolutely brilliant. As far as your outfit is concerned, it's good. Not great, but good. All of the judges had some issues with the colours you chose. You did choose the proper main colour, but going monochromatic with it might have been the wrong decision. Monochromatic is tricky. "And, for me, if you are going to have a monochromatic outfit, the colors need to be exact," is what one judge had to say. Another said, " However, the bangle and the bag(s?) are too matchy-matchy and not even the same shade as the top." So work on your colours next time.

lala: So, princess70xox is a bit of a zodiac nerd. As am I. However, even in zodiac nerdy knowledge, there can be differences in opinion. I, personally, feel like you hit Cancer on the head. princess70xox feels it's not quite there. So, regardless, let's talk about your set. We all feel like you've come a long way in just three weeks. You really know how to pick some fantastic items. The issue now is that maybe not all of those items mesh. "I’m in love with the clutch and shoes, but they both have different styles from each other and the rest of the set," was one judge's opinion. And I have to agree. Your accessories didn't really go well together. Almost there, but not quite.

Stylechix: That dress is absolutely the perfect choice. Beautiful. I think though, that you might have gone just a little too far with the colour in the accessories. Think about it, would you really wear those bright red tights with this outfit? It's a little TOO colourful. Some muted tones would have made this set a lot more wearable. I think the judges were really split on this though. One judge said, "Those tights with those shoes don't really mesh well to me. The shoes don't seem to go well with that dress either." And another said, "Her colors, although predictable, are vibrant and work together perfectly." So, all I can really ask is that you think about the wearability of what you are pairing together. Your layout is looking very nicely balanced by the way.

indecisive: Honestly, when I saw this set I said "wow" out loud. I freaking love it!!! Again, you are a subject for discussion. The judges are split. Actually princess and I are split on your Virgo interpretation also. I think you hit it, she doesn't. I think what really impresses me about this set, is that it's very evident that you're trying to make a really big effort to make something that can appeal to more people, but you still keep it you. One judge said, "The colors are lovely—one of my favorite color schemes (blue and brown)." I've noticed this about your past sets as well, colour is your strong point. You pick beautiful colours and never really overdo it. Your layout is improving. I'd like to quote something one of the judges said about your set because I found it rather intriguing. "And from the legends I read, Virgo seems to be about the destruction of virginity and innocence, which is the feeling I’m getting from the pictures she chose." The thing I love about you indecisive is that you're a storyteller. I can look at one of your sets and see a whole story behind it. Not everyone can. Try to remember that.

ducktape: I just bought that perfume. Seriously. I looked at this set that night and was like "no way." Crazy coincidence. Anyway, one judge said, " You're always great, but this one just lacked that wow factor. We know your aesthetic and I was a little disappointed there wasn't like a surprise here, something unexpected." And I think she was completely right. Your set was pretty, but I kind of didn't see that extra ducktape edge in there. Kind of disappointing. ducktape, you have the great misfortune of being one of the competition favourites. Which means, expectations are a little higher for you. We know what you can do, and expect to see you be great consistently every week. This just wasn't quite there this week.

monkeyonice: "Scorpios are the sexy, sultry sign, and this outfit doesn't really live up to the sign's reputation. It's nice, but just doesn't match," I bet you can guess who said that. Um...I'm not too sure what to say. I didn't expect to see this outfit for Scorpio...Or for any sign actually. It's just so casual and...Uninspiring. The pieces that could have spiced it up a little are hidden in the back. It's just an all around let-down.

Leonette: First of all Leonette, I would like to apologize for giving you this sign. I have a huge bias toward this sign and realized it when I looked at your set. This should have been one of the two signs I omitted. Every Sagittarius I have ever known has been...well...angry and, unfortunately, physically violent. So, when I saw your serene set I was kind of baffled. After considering your set and redoing my research on the sign, I kind of took your interpretation to be that of the free-spirited archer. Anyway, it's very pretty. Our other zodiac expert (heehee) said this, " Pretty, but nowhere near the theme. Sagittarius is fiery, wild, passionate. This outfit is just too sweet." Your set was a big hit with a couple of the judges and considered to be mediocre by a couple others. I think your layout has a lot to do with it. I think it could have been arranged in a more pleasing way.

SarahStarship: Your set is beautiful. The colours are great. Very refreshing. I was a little surprised when I saw your set. This is a bit of a different direction for Aquarius than what I'm used to seeing. It definitely fits though. Overall, it's great. The only criticism is that you may have OVER-accessorized. Other than that your layout is great and creativity is very evident.

dashstarr: I love the individual pieces, but combining them kind of makes me see high school. It looks very semi-formal-like. Which, is alright I guess. It's just not very...sophisticated, I guess. I don't know. I wasn't very fond of it. The colour choices are beautiful though. A couple of judges really thought this was fantastic and that you really got Pisces down. One judge said, " It was creative, unusual, and ultimately a pleasant surprise." But another said, "I love all of the pieces independently, but not together!" As far as your layout is concerned, it's good. Some judges complained about some white space at the top, but it's not that big a deal.

And now, here we are. I have ten stunning young polyvorians in front of me. But I will only call nine names. And those names will represent the ladies still in the running to become Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist. And the first name is...

SarahStarship...Congrats on another win. You're still in the running.

ducktape...Wow us again. You're still here.

lala...You're headed in the right direction. Don't turn back.

indecisive...You blew me away. And the other judges are coming around.

Stylechix...You're still in the running to become Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist.

dashstarr...You're safe.

Bluegrass....You are safe for another week.

Leonette...You are still in the running to becoming Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist. Congratulations.

So, here we are. Will monkeyonice and oxia please step forward. I have two beautiful young ladies standing before me. I only have one name left to call. The person's name I call will still be in the running to becoming Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist. The name I do not call must immediately return to the forum, pack her belongings, and go home.

oxia...You've been here before. Last week. You, my dear, had us loving you at the beginning. But you're having a hard time keeping us interested. We're not seeing enough personality from you.

monkeyonice...You had one of the easiest signs this week. And you failed. It didn't only lack personality, but it seemed to lack the passion for fashion that you need to win this competition.

So, who stays, and who goes?

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oxia...You have another chance. Win us back darling. We know you have it in you.

monkeyonice...I'm truly sorry to see you go. You're lovely. But you no longer have a place in this competition.

Challenge 3 Entries

2009-01-21T10:04:00.000-08:00

It's in the Stars.

Each contestant was given a zodiac sign and they were to create their set based on this sign. They were expected to do some research into the sign and style their set accordingly.

So, here are this week's entries.

oxia (Aries)

...It's In the Stars... by ::oXia::

Bluegrass (Gemini)

Gemini. by Beyond.These.Walls

lala (Cancer)

the moon is mine by lovelierlala

Stylechix (Leo)

King of The Jungle by StyleChix19 (a.k.a Speedy)

indecisive (Virgo)

PFNTS - C3 - It's In the Stars - Virgo by indecisive_demoniac (~Lily)

ducktape (Libra)

For all the beautiful things by ducktape

monkeyonice (Scorpio)

Sally Can Wait. by monkeyonice679 wants peace☮

Leonette (Saggitarius)

Sagittarius by Leonette

SarahStarship (Aquarius)

It's In The Stars. by Sarah Starship.™

dashstarr (Pisces)

PFNTS by мιѕѕ ∂αѕн [off]

doxophobia

2009-01-17T17:51:00.000-08:00

doxophobia is the first person eliminated from Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist. Here are her entries to the competition:

Challenge One (Geek Love-Circus Inspiration)

by doxophobia

Challenge Two (Stylist Makeovers-Raver/Colourful Punk)

by doxophobia

Please visit her profile here: http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=2768

Challenge 2 Results.

2009-01-16T17:16:00.000-08:00

So, as we did last week, I would like to congratulate our min-challenge winner!!! Stylechix won some early criticism on her challenge two entry and the chance to make some changes. Congratulations Stylechix!!!

Now on to business. Here are your set critiques for the Makeover challenge. In no particular order.

SarahStarship: I am the furthest thing from a prep, and I would wear your set in a heartbeat. Is that good or bad? Well, it's definitely good because you made prep cool. Myself and all of the judges loved your colour choices here. Those shoes and tights...Wow. Your layout can still use some improvement. Not much, but some. "The proportions seem a little off (mostly the shoe)," was one judges opinion. Personally, the shoes proportion didn't bother me. The earrings did. I barely noticed them back there. Overall though, you did a really great job.

Ducktape: This one baffled you. And I apologize. Glam is like the indie chick's worst nightmare. (PS. I made an attempt at glam. It was soooo difficult.) I was so glad when I saw this set though. You made it work. It isn't great, but it's definitely glam, and it's definitely ducktape. The dress was a perfect choice. One judge said, "My only complaints are the glasses. They're rad, but not really 'glam.' I think a sexy, crazy pump would have been better than an ankle boot." I see her point with the glasses, but I still think they work. The boots, however, don't seem quite right to me either. A sexy pump would have been a better plan. Your layout is great, as one judge said, "You're the best with layouts."

Dashstarr: Your set was so so pretty. I loved it. And so did the other judges. "The set is very visually appealing. It's close to perfect," said one judge. And another judge said, "The glasses got me. They're an unexpected, but sweet touch." I honestly don't know what exactly to say in terms of critique for you because everybody just loved this set. The only complaint was that your layout was a little bit cluttered. I personally loved it. But this may be something you could work on for your next entry.

Lala: Those boots!!! Wow! Wow! Wow! Perfection!!! Overall, you could see the emo inspiration. You had some really great pieces in there. I love that tee. Some of your other choices were questionable though. "I’m not sure about is the floral scarf," was one judge's opinion. Myself and another judge seriously questioned your choice of pants. Kakhis (sp?) really just aren't fashionable....Ever. And they really aren't emo. Your layout is definitely improving. "Whatever you changed this time, it works," is what one judge has to say and the rest of the judges agree. It still needs some perfecting, but it's definitely working.

doxophobia: I was really hoping you'd have more fun with this theme. I'm sorry to say, but your set just kind of falls flat. It's not nearly as exciting as it should have been. Some of your choices were great and the set has so much potential. But overall it's a bit of a disappointment. One judge said, "It's a fantastic outfit with lots of style, but it's kinda boring to be such a fun set." I mean, the set was alright. It was just missing that special something that you usually have in your sets. Your layout isn't terrible, but it isn't inspiring at all. You seem to have lost yourself in this one doxophobia.

indecisive_demoniac: I love how fantasy-esque your sets are. This one made me think of an elf. But a totally cool elf who wears kick ass boots. The belt was a beautiful touch as well. One judge had a lot to say, "This set is obviously one of hers. That's fantastic. I see where she is making an effort to try some new things, but
I still see room for improvement....there is a lot going on in the background to distract my attention." And I completely agree. I feel like your background pieces (very beautiful) tend to overwhelm the outfit. Try to find a little more balance there. Overall though, I think you showed through more than anyone else in this particular challenge. This set, even though it isn't really your style, really shows part of who you are. Great job!

Stylechix: Hip hop is fun. And you really went into a fun direction with it. I personally loved your accessories. The glasses, shoes, earrings and bag were amazing. I think a big problem the judges are seeing is with your layout. One judge said, "Everything was so pushed together with similar colors that it feels overwhelming." Another said, " Again, too much background. I can't tell which ones are the items." It's just way too much. Far too cluttered. It gets a little confusing, looking at this.

oxia: The reason I gave you this style theme: It's my favourite. Edgy Mod is kinda my thing. I'm in love with the look. I wanted to see what you would do with it. I was expecting something fresh and playful...But got something kind of goth. It's a slight disappointment for me. The other judges mostly thought that it was alright. It didn't really pop the same way your sets usually do. And personally, I think the skirt choice was a really poor one. Had you chosen a different bottom to this outfit, I think it would have made a HUGE difference. Your choice of accessories was spot on and that little picture on the right was really neat. For your layout, it's not bad. But a little unbalanced. "I just think the layout is a bit bare at the top," was one judge's opinion. And we all pretty much agree. Not a big deal. But work on it.

monkeyonice: I'm glad you like your new layout style. Most of the judges see it as an improvement. Just don't let it get too busy in that billboard. The set is good. I think you really chose the right ideas...But I think it could have been executed better. In the future, try to pick out more unique pieces. Just one piece in a set that is really fabulous and different can bring up the wow factor a lot. Overall, the judges really thought you interpreted this theme very well, "Very Hollywood glamour! I loved her interpretation of this theme."

Leonette: I liked your cute little story behind the bag. The bag is great, by the way. Grunge/Indie is a difficult because everyone has such a different idea of what this means. The judges were split on whether or not you hit the theme. The judges all agreed, however, that the set is amazing. The set is wearable and it has these neat little touches that just really make it stand out. Your layout is well balanced and very well done. You also picked the perfect pictures. They really compliment your set and theme. Great job!!!

BluegrassGalBB: This set is alright. The outfit is alright. It works with your theme. It doesn't have much personality and it's a little Sears catalogue-y. Try to work on giving your sets a little more personality, even if it's not a theme you feel is really you. Your layout isn't bad. But the judges feel, "I really don't like pictures of the models like that in sets unless it's actually photographed to be 'artwork.'" We all agreed. You need to work on finding artwork that works better for the set. The models in this one set the colour off and they really weren't that interesting to look at. This set, is an overall improvement though.

So, now we move on from the critique to the inevitable elimination. I will call your names starting with the highest scoring set, down to the bottom two. Good luck.

I have eleven talented young ladies before me. But I will only call ten names. And those names will represent the ladies still in the running to become Polvore Forum's Next Top Stylist. Let's get started.

dashstarr...You are this week's highest scoring contestant. Congratulations.

SarahStarship...You are still in the running to become Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist.

Leonette...You are the first contestant to receive a perfect score from one of our judges. So, of course, you are still in the running.

monkeyonice....Your new look is a hit. You're still in the running.

ducktape....You, glam queen, are also still in the running.

indecisive_demoniac...Congrats!

Stylechix....Show us a different colour theme next week. ;)

Lala....Now that your name is easier for me to type, you can stick around for another round.

BluegrassGalBB...You've just barely made it in. Keep improving my dear.

Now, will oxia and doxophobia please step forward. I have two talented young ladies standing before me. Nobody expected to see you here. But, unfortunately, I only have one of your names to call. The person's name I call will still be in the running to becoming Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist. The name I do not call must immediately return to the forum, pack her belongings, and go home.

Again, both of our bottom two ladies have the same problem. You lost yourselves this week. You need to learn to be able to transform yourselves ladies. The fashion industry isn't JUST for one kind of style. You need to be able to pull off all fashion ideals. So, who stays and who goes?

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oxia...You are still in the running to be Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist. Congratulations.

doxophobia...I'm so sorry. But this is where it ends for you. It was a pleasure.

Stylist Makeover Entries

2009-01-13T15:31:00.000-08:00

So, this week, in true ANTM style...We did stylist makeovers. Here are the challenge details:

This is your challenge. Most people have a set style. Some people like to change it up a bit, but they generally fall under one category. Well, this week, you must change your style. I will choose a recent set that you have done. You must redo this set using only two of the same items (pictures and background pieces are not included as items) and make it fit your assigned "style".

And here are the entries:

BluegrassGalBB (Professional/Classy)

PFNTS: Makeover! by Beyond.These.Walls

Leonette (Grunge/Indie)

Teenage Riot by Leonette

monkeyonice (Vintage Hollywood)

Old Hollywood Glamour. by monkeyonice679 wants peace☮

oxia (Edgy/Mod)

...Edgy Reconstruction... by ::oXia::

Stylechix19 (Hip Hop/Urban Streetwear)

Fo Shizzle.... by StyleChix19 (a.k.a Speedy)

indecisive_demoniac (Hippie Chic)

PFNTS - C2 - Top Stylist Makeovers - Hippie Chic by indecisive_demoniac (~Lily)

doxophobia (Raver/Colourful Punk)

by doxophobia

lala (Emo/Goth)

how emo of you! by lovelierlala

dashstarr (Romantic)

my heart is yearning, but paris is burning [popular sets 1-8-09] by Miss Dash [on]

ducktape (Glam)

And now you're finally undressing, and I feel like I might die by ducktape

SarahStarship (Preppy)

Top Stylist Makeovers. by Sarah Starship.™

And there we have it. Results will be ready Friday night.

Mini Challenge Number 2.

2009-01-12T10:01:00.001-08:00

I had decided that I wasn't going to post the sets for the mini challenges, but this week's entries were so fantastic I could barely even choose a winner. So I am indeed going to post them.

The challenge was to use a layout different than their usual. And the contestants chose every layout you could ever think of.

ducktape

1999 by ducktape

lala

new lay-out style: splurge or steal? by lovelierlala

doxophobia

by doxophobia

StyleChix19

~Flutterby~ by StyleChix19 (a.k.a Speedy)

oxia

...Change Positions... by ::oXia::

monkeyonice

& I'm that Cliche Romantic Girl - the one who's wearing grey and black & wished her love will finally come to her knees. by monkeyonice679 wants peace☮

Leonette

I went to a garden party... by Leonette

BluegrassGalBB

PFNTS: Let me go tonight. by Beyond.These.Walls

And the winner of the mini challenge is....

She knows. And you'll all find out on results night.

PFNTS - Challenge One Results

2009-01-09T14:29:00.000-08:00

First of all, I would like to congratulate SarahStarship on her mini challenge win. Her set was very chic. It would have been great if it wasn't eco friendly. But every single piece was. Which definitely made it green. Since the judging of this challenge is done through a point system, I decided to reward her with 4 bonus points. Here is her winning set:

Go Green. by Sarah Starship.™

I'd also like to mention dashstarr's set because it was really really great.

Go GREEN! by Miss Dash [off]

Now for judging. How this is going to work...I am going to offer up a critique of each of your entries. This isn't meant to be rude, so please please please don't take it this way. It's constructive criticism. After the critiques I am going to call each of your names from highest score to lowest until we are left with the bottom two. Then it's the drama and the inevitable disappointment. So here we go.

Critiques, in no particular order.

ducktape: I personally love that your set wasn't too costume-y and completely wearable...By the brave. Short shorts are always amazing. A nice bit of spunk for this outfit. The layout was fantastic. There is the matter of matching the accessories though. As one judge said, "I'm not sure if the clutch is the best option with this particular outfit." And I must agree. Also, you might want to work in some jewelry to add a little bit more points of interest. Your layout is great.

Stylechix19: Your set was very wearable. I like the colour theme. It could have used a little extra oomph though. It may have been a little too safe. But really great nonetheless. In regards to the layout, it may have been just a little too much background. It's hard to find a point of focus. One judge said, "The set felt a little too busy, I wasn't quite sure where to look at times." And we all pretty much agree.

monkeyonice: Your set has a lot of potential. But it doesn't seem to be quite there yet. Personally, you have my favourite shoes of the challenge. It's indisputable among the judges that the items you chose were fantastic and very obviously circus inspired. However, it may have been too much all in one. I think without the jacket, this set would have been so much greater. You need to work on your layout. The layout can make an otherwise interesting set look kind of boring. The balance was off. "It goes from too much on the left side to not much at all on the right," is what one judge had to say. One of the judges also thought that there was far too much white space. Try to work on that.

doxophobia: You surprised me with your choices here. As well, as another judge, "I would never have thought of using that dress." I honestly had to look at it for a minute and wonder whether I thought circus while looking at this. And I do. Your accessories are fantastic and your layout is good. Very well balanced. You did good with this set, but next time strive for great!

oxia: I feel like your set was just alright. And for the most part the judges agree. I love that it's so bright and colourful. And your layout is very interesting. But I just feel like there wasn't enough. Like the set was missing a lot in the outfit department. You are definitely a stand out in this competition at this point though oxia. You're the only one to have taken the challenge into the clown direction. The judges were impressed by your creativity, "she has just this happy thing going on which I totally like."

lovelierlala: First of all, your name sucks to type. Just putting that out there. Haha. You, my dear, are also a stand out in this competition thus far. I love love love mixed patterns. But another judge disagrees, "The patterns were a bit too much and not really circus-y." So, you are already a topic of disagreement. Nonetheless, you have a definite stand out style and that is certainly appreciated. Your layout...Well, none of us are sure what to think of it. It's not terrible, but it is kind of boring. You might want to work on something to give it more appeal.

SarahStarship: Your set was fantastic. The outfit was beautiful and very wearable. Obviously circus inspired without being too cliche. I loved it. The layout...I understand what you're trying to do with it and if this style works for you, then by all means use it. I think it could use some polishing though. "The presentation could have been better. Some items are tiny and others are in your face big," is what one of the judges thought. Myself and the other judges also agree. You might want to work on resizing and rearranging some of your items so that everything is seen enough to give off the full effect of the outfit. I personally would have liked to have been able to see more of that gorgeous skirt.

LisaMay: Unfortunately, disqualified.

yashila: I'm announcing a disqualification, but to be honest I'm not 100% sure if she even verified her participation. Either way, she will not continue on in the competition.

indecisive_demoniac: One of the judges said, "I loved that you chose a specific character from the circus. I felt you executed that theme well, but the arrangement could have been better. It's a bit messy. The items down in the bottom look thrown in, and they are hard to see." And personally I feel she got that spot on. Another judge said, "It's definitely original and the only "punk circus" look, but I'm afraid it looks a bit too stripper-ish. Just a little, though." Here's the thing with you...You have a very unique aesthetic. I for one, appreciate your view of fashion and for the most part, like it. But generally, most people are confused by it. My advice to you, is to find a way to translate your style in a way that will keep the average person interested or intrigued. You're a tricky one. I think you have tons of potential, but I don't know if you can keep some of the other judges seeing what I do. In regards to your layout...It needs less chaos. A lot of things look like they're just thrown in. A lot of things could have just been eliminated. Overall, you're headed in the right direction. You're still a little rough around the edges though.

dashstarr: aka Miss Dash. :) "The ringmaster is always a pimp. This is why," is what one judge had to say about your set. Your set was fantastic. The outfit itself was very wearable and certainly very ringmaster inspired. Every item is really really great. Except the gloves. It wasn't that you added gloves, or that they didn't fit the theme. It was the pastel colour. You're better to leave the item out entirely, then put it in and have it not fit right. You know what I mean? Your layout is also great. Your items are all very clear....except those gorgeous bracelets. Other than that, great job.

Leonette: I really like your layout. I don't know if it was intentional, but it kind of looks like a girl standing in front of the circus. It must have been intentional. I like the layout a lot. Maybe try placing the items in the bottom a little better though. I mean, it's not poorly done, but try to do something that looks a little more appealing there. As for the outfit...Well, one judge said this, "Again, doesn't feel very circus-y to me. It just feels and looks a little thrown together." And we all agree. I'm thinking you had a really hard time with this challenge. It just...looks like you didn't put any effort into it. And I really don't think it's wearable. It's very elementary. None of the judges really had anything good to say about the outfit. I'm sorry.

jenage: Also, very unfortunately, disqualified.

BluegrassGalBB: "I had a hard time figuring this out, and without the shoes, it's pretty pedestrian and not very exciting," is what one judge had to say. And it's basically the same across the board. I like that you used the high necked top...But it's still not circus-y at all. It's actually very disappointing. The boots are great. But that's really it. There are no accessories at all. The outfit isn't awful, it's just boring. Your layout also needs a lot of work. It's far too jammed up and the placement of certain items makes the set look even more drab. You really need to work on this all around. There's some definite potential there though. You have a great idea here, but you should have taken more risk.

So there we have it, the painful critiques. And I bet you're all assuming that because there were three disqualifications there will be no elimination...Well, you thought too soon. So, here we go. Fingers crossed.

I have eleven talented young ladies before me. But I will only call ten names. And those names will represent the ladies still in the running to become Polvore Forum's Next Top Stylist. Let's get started. (haha, that gave me the giggles.)

SarahStarship...You have the highest score this week. Congratulations. You are still in the running.

ducktape...Congratulations my dear. You're stuck with us for another round.

dashstarr...You are also still in the running to become Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist.

lovelierlala...I know you were anxious to hear this. I am happy to finally be able to tell you that you are safe for another round.

doxophobia...You are also with us for another challenge.

indecisive_demoniac...I think you're great. You have another chance to make the judges see why.

Stylechix19...You are still in the running darling.

oxia...You, and your colourful goodness, are still in the running to being Polyore Forum's Next Top Stylist.

monkeyonice...You are safe this week.

Now, will Leonette and BluegrassGalBB please step forward. I have two lovely ladies with all the potential standing in front of me, but I only have one name to call. The person's name I call will still be in the running to becoming Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist. The name I do not call must immediately return to the forum, pack her belongings, and go home.

Both of you seem to have similar problems. Your layouts have a lot of potential, and so does your style. You just NEED to put more effort in. So, who stays, and who goes?

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Leonette...you are still in the running to becoming Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist.

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BluegrassGalBB...I'm sorry. I lied. You're also still in the running to becoming Polyvore's Next Top Stylist. Sorry for making you pee yourself. Congratulations! ...On still being in the running, not peeing yourself. Work your butt off darling, we know you have it in you. I can't wait to see what you have for me next week.

Congratulations to everyone for making it through. This was a great first week. Keep up the good work. ;)

PFNTS-Challenge One Entries.

2009-01-07T21:10:00.000-08:00

First challenge of the contest I am hosting at www.polyvoreforum.com called Polyvore Forum's Next Top Stylist.

Geek Love.

The title may be misleading. I read a book not long ago with this title (Geek Love) and when I thought up this challenge, I couldn't help but name it that. A Geek is not a book worm like you might think. It's actually the person who bites off the heads of the chickens in the carnival.

Hence, this challenge is inspired by one episode in particular from the seventh Cycle of ANTM. Your set must be inspired by the CIRCUS. Pretty simple, but still quite a challenge. Your entries are to be sent to me via pm on the forum by Wednesday January the 7th 2009. Have fun! Wink

Stylechix19

Welcome to the Big Top... by StyleChix19 (a.k.a Speedy)

lovelierlala

wanna switch position? by lovelierlala

SarahStarship

Geek Love. by Sarah Starship.™

BluegrassGalBB

A day at the circus. by Beyond.These.Walls

doxophobia

by doxophobia

Leonette

Dear Mom and Dad, by Leonette

ducktape

If You're Not Part of the Freaks, You're Part of the Boredom by ducktape

dashstarr

All eyes on me in the center of the ring..[part deux] by Miss Dash [on]

oxia

...Circus... by ::oXia::

indecisive_demoniac

PFNTS - C1 - Geek Love - Hoopgirl by indecisive_demoniac (~Lily)

monkeyonice

Geek Love. by monkeyonice679 wants peace☮

Black, white and COLOUR!

2008-11-05T11:44:00.000-08:00

I'm a hairstylist and thus have attended hair school...How shocking. And, believe it or not, we had a dress code while in hair school. It seems slightly ridiculous to limit the fashion of someone looking to step into the beauty industry, but hey, I had no choice in the matter. Anyhow, we were only allowed to wear BLACK AND WHITE. That's right...Black and white. No grey, no cream, no brown...Trust me, you would be sent home even if your black pants had faded to an ultra dark grey. There were, however, no limitations to the colour of our accessories. Thus I learned the art of making an outfit great with accessories. Today's blog is dedicated to black and white sets with a PUNCH of colour.

black..white and blue by ♥♥InEs♥♥

chanel sailor by moosie2

What kind of mother are you. by Nico.

zandra's me and you by Z. Ariadne Caballero

Trench Dress, Banana Republic by mau.fredes

Fun t-shirts.

2008-10-15T21:39:00.000-07:00

I love a great t-shirt. Who doesn't? Recently I went on a frenzy, saving as many great t-shirts as I could find. I enjoy trying to make a t-shirt look fashionable minus the typical jeans combo.

In homage to the beautiful Heath Ledger...

remembering heath ledger. by kneesock

blue, black, grey, beige by doxophobia

Hold on tight, its a roller coaster ride we're on. by M A N D A [jb] < 3

happy thanksgiving to the fools, dum dee dee by DANI ZE FLYING LEMON!

208 I'm not afraid of the DARK! by 3welinka

If you see something you like make sure to add the creator.

Plaid.

2008-10-13T12:50:00.000-07:00

So yesterday I bought this fantastic plaid handbag that I absolutely adore. SO...Today I am going to bring you some current looks with great plaid pieces.

The fantastic mau.fredes shows us how to work this incredible plaid top.

Viscose top, McQAlexander Mcqueen & Viscose top, McQAlexander Mcqueen, $255, visit achilles-project.com. Wool and linen plaid vest, Araks by mau.fredes

elena makes this simple plaid dress look classy and chic.

[31/50] plaid (this wasn't supposed to be a revolution) by .elena

Plaid pants have always been a favourite of mine. Orangurple styles them perfectly.

Fall Fashion Classics : Plaid Pants by Orangurple

StylishNewYorker makes the essential plaid jacket look classy.

Plaid by StylishNewYorker(takingrequests)

New comer eronysle spices up a somewhat casual outfit with a fun plaid bag.

Payday by eronysle

So, what have we learned today kids? Keep plaid simple. Don't pile it on. One basic plaid piece is enough for an outfit.

Pushing Daisies

2008-10-12T18:32:00.000-07:00

Recently I was bored out of my mind and flicking through the channels on that lovely little picture box also known as a television set and I came across this lovely little show called Pushing Daisies. Aside from the stunning brightness, witty dialogue, and, well, looking at Lee Pace, I rather enjoyed the beautiful costumes. The costume designer is Robert Blackman. The man hasn't really done anything remarkable in his career. He did Star Trek and American Gladiators way back in the day. So I would certainly call Pushing Daisies the highlight of his career.

Anyhow, for my first Polyvore loving post I decided to highlight a few Pushing Daisies inspired sets. Enjoy the joyful goodness. And then eat some pie.

The lovely neya showed us this lovely little creation.

Pushing Daisies by neya

The fantastic Harpweaver put this together.

death by love... by Harpweaver

One by yours truly, aka TripMyWire.

193. by TripMyWire

This cute set was brought to you by 18november.

gruyere in the crust by 18november

And finally the lovely twinklestar put together this lovely combo.

pushing daisies...missing it! by twinklestar

Hope these sets brought you a little joy.