Tonight On Blogging Bravo

The Calvin Tran Show (fka The Fashion Show:Ultimate Collection) continues tonight and Blogging Bravo is once again hosting a live chat room party as we watch the new episode together. All are invited to sit back and pass judgement on the remaining seven designers, just like Calvin!

Party room opens at 9:30 p.m. ET. Hope to see you tonight on Blogging Bravo!

The Fashion Show Party Room: Episode 5

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Recapalooza - The Fashion Show, Episode 5

"One of these will be cut out and used as the paper doll that will cohost next season."

TVGasm titles this episode "Normal People are Fat and Ugly and Should Only Wear Black. Or Kill Themselves."

For Eric3000, it's the "Psych Out Episode."

The Wall Street Journal (!) is recapping.

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Reactions to The Fashion Show Episode Five

So, what did everyone think about episode 5 of The Fashion Show?

Theminx: I thought the HB mini challenge was a time-waster. Since when do designers have to draw things from memory in a short timeframe on a regular basis? Design is about inspiration, not copying. I also thought Lidia should have won the challenge.

As for the main challenge - what a bunch of whiny babies! While your models might have been larger than a size 0 or 2, none of them were overweight or grossly out of proportion. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the average American woman is 5'4", weighs 163 lbs, and has a 36.5" waist. Get used to it. I did agree that Reco and Danielle had the best designs, but I liked Haven's as well. AND...I liked Merlin's jacket. Sadly, I agree with Keith's elimination, in that his design was not what it could be.

Laura K: Congratulations to Daniella for winning the Mini Challenge as well as the Elimination Challenge! I LOVED the Mini Challenge. That was one of my favorite parts of the episode. I enjoyed the twist of having the designers sketch Kelly's dress rather than Isaac's design.

However, how was "Placing one of the designers in the bottom three" a "Serious advantage in the Elimination Challenge?" That was no advantage at all. Honestly, if anything it was a DISadvantage.

Why would the judges eliminate a designer just because Daniella chose her to be in the bottom three? They wouldn't and they didn't. So now we have manufactured discord between Daniella and Angel. With emotions high it is not in Daniella's best interest to have another designer pitted against her. At this point, they need support from one another so that they will each be able to put forth their very best work. This was nothing but a lame attempt to manufacture some unnecessary drama and to call it an award or an advantage for Daniella was completely ridiculous.

Your turn. Leave your thoughts in the comments :)

Congratulations to Daniella!

Daniella, you pulled off a second win with your excellent work. Brava! Despite the fact that you seemed stumped about what to do for your curvy model, and didn't feel she was helpful in communicating to you what she did and did not want, you created an inspired look.

Fern Mallis thought your choice of mixing black and navy was chic, and we do too.

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BB Love to Keith

Keith, we are sad to see you go. Evening wear and the cocktail dress are your forté, but somehow you missed the mark with this week's real woman challenge. (Theminx knew what you were going for; sorry it didn't come out the way it was originally envisioned).

We look forward to seeing more of your Keith Lissner designs - already we see one of the Real Housewives of NY has been wearing them! Good luck and great success in your future work.

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