Amanda's Take - Season 8 - Episode 6

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Amanda Fields attends the LakayPAM Awareness & Fundraising Event for the Haiti Earthquake Relief at Opera Gallery on September 7, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Dario Cantatore/Getty Images)

I love it when the designers are thrown off balance. It gives them a chance to step outside their comfort zone and for the judges, viewers and themselves to discover untapped potential that they may not have even been aware of. I, of course, love watching the models work it, it's always fun. I appreciate how they not only had the new models be former bridesmaids, but also had a variety of body types - skinny included. I am not a fan of people saying "real women" and not including the real women who happen to wear a size 2 or 4. I think all of the bridesmaids had fun on the runway, and really did their best to sell their new look to the cameras and the judges. As Michael Kors would say, "kudos" to the production team of not only this season's runway, but all PRs, past and present, for incorporating different body types, from petite to tall, voluptuous to skinny minnie.

This season's remaining cast were so gracious to these lovely ladies. Sure, there was opportunity for drama, but they didn't take the bait. And to think back to episode two when Jason had such trouble with a runway model who was maybe one dress size above the rest of the girls! Michael D worked with a beautiful curvy model and he did so with charm. She was so sweet and had a great attitude and seemed to have fun with the whole thing. Bravo to Michael D for this respect! Christopher had already begun his sketching/design plan when he discovered he would have a different model and dress to re-design! He just went right along with it, gracefully and skillfully, winding up in the top three.

As for Michael Costello, he is a great designer and deserved his win. Yes, I also loved Mondo's dress, and it could have gone to either one of them.

See you next time! Stay stylish, you wonderful Project Runway fashionistas!