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New York Fashion Week is right around the corner in Part One of last night’s Project Runway season finale, and Althea, Carol Hannah and Irina have been hard at work getting their creations in order.

The three ladies were given a few months to create a 12-piece collection to show at New York’s Bryant Park, and none other than the fabulous Tim Gunn is sent to check up on them—taking us along for the journey.

First stop is Huntington, New York—new home of southern belle Carol Hannah. With only five weeks until the big tent showing, Carol Hannah gives Tim a glimpse at her whimsical fairytale collection that plays with variations on volume.

While she was known for her evening wear this season, she admits she wants to show versatility in her collection, adding pieces with pants and jackets that still have a twilight flair. One notable piece is a ballerina-esque dress inspired by the architecture at Duke University—adorable!

Next, it’s off to the Upper East Side in New York City where Irina has been working away on her compelling hand-knit pieces. She wants her collection to reflect her roots and takes inspiration from Coney Island, citing her collection as a “Thank You” to New York.

Always willing to take a risk, she wants to incorporate boyfriend tees with fabulous Coney Island imagery into her outfits. But not so fast. We soon find out that the legal team at Project Runway discovered (10 days before the big show) these images are actually trademarked and Irina cannot not use them. What will she do?

Dayton, Ohio is the final stop on the Tour De Tim. Althea has been cooped up in her hometown, seeking motivation from sci-fi movies for her pieces. She notes inspiration from these heroines and hopes to incorporate their strength into her designs.

Althea has been toying with some knit work, too, but Tim thinks a lot of the pieces are frumpy and costume-y. One Matrix-looking coat in particular he compares to “visiting the wild west.”

Fast forward to five days before the big showing and the remaining designers reunite in New York. Well, two of the three as Carol Hannah is stuck with a contagious stomach bug. It’s just Althea and Irina who, if you remember, left on not-so-stellar terms in Los Angeles.

Once the girls head to a new workroom to continue the work on their collections, a still queasy Carol Hannah joins the gang. Tim walks around with some thoughts, leaving us on pins and needles as to which designer’s outfits will in fact be the best.

The final three head to the model casting—11 for each designer—and once they return to the workroom, friendly faces Nina Garcia and Michael Kors pop in to lend some pointers, advising the ladies that what walks down the runway should exemplify them as a designer and that they should always trust their instincts.

A Project Runway finale wouldn’t be complete without a last-minute challenge, though. Heidi drops in with Tim and announces each designer must create a thirteenth piece for her collection—one that must be cohesive with the rest. Designers have 30 minutes to sketch an idea and head to the original Mood (yes, the NY stomping ground finally makes an appearance) with a budget of $250.

Think they can pull it off? Here’s hoping with the help of three extra sets of hands. Logan, Gordana and Christopher surprise the ladies and each grabs one for some bonus help (Althea picks Logan, Irina picks Gordana and Carol Hannah gets Christopher).

Will it be Carol Hannah’s fantasy-glam creations, Althea’s sci-fi picks or Irina’s basic grey and black urban knits? Our money’s on Carol Hannah but ya never know until the final products head down that runway. Be sure to tune in next Thursday to find out which designer dominates the infamous tent.

Who do you think is going to win? Blog about it, fashionistas.

By: Patricia McNamara

Photo Credit: myLifetime.com

BY JIAE K. ON 11/13/2009 11:59:00 AM 24 COMMENTS

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juliabranton on 11/28/2009 10:30:33 AM

carol hannah is soooooooooooooo going 2 win she is my fav

lexigirl on 11/16/2009 6:39:43 PM

Go Carol Hannah,yes I'am a southern gal too!

Chelle Belle on 11/15/2009 9:15:12 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!!!! okay so do you have any ideas how to wear a black high waisted skirt for christmas???? i ws thinking about putting it with a purple silky tank top and a little like jacket shrug thing with ankle boots.... any ideas????? and does GL have any like articles about it or anything????

hey girl! I can't find any articles specifically about high-waisted skirts, but I personally, love them! I think a black high-waisted skirt would look very classy for Christmas. Your idea sounds really cute! You can also pair it with a pretty colored top, a cardigan, and layered necklaces. Flats and tights or boots, like you said, would both work well. best, Kristen <3

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dancer_babe on 11/15/2009 5:10:48 PM

Mod mod mod mod am i close to getting my period age-10(11 in January) grade-5th mom-11 and in 6th bra size-34a dischage-like 6-12 monthes hair-everywhere am i close

Hey girl! It sounds like you're getting close to hitting puberty and getting your period. Keep some pads in your bag with you in case it comes when you're not expecting it. best, Kristen

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girlslife0123 on 11/15/2009 4:49:20 PM

MOD MOD MOD!!!!! My crush just asked me out but then i found out after i told my bff that she had a MAJOR crush on him to what do i do say yes and hert my bff or say no and me and my bff will be friends!?!?!?!?

Hey missy, I think you should say no. You don't wanna hurt your BFF's feelings and there will be more boys to ask you out. Like they say boys come and go but BFFs last forever!

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horselover890 on 11/15/2009 2:39:29 PM

MOD!
My friend and I are going to a play tonight, Steel Magnolias by the way, and it's a bit of a formal affair. Problem is, I don't really own a nice dressy dress or skirt. How can I dress up jeans and a sweater without buying a whole new outfit?

Hey girl! You can wear nice clothes and then wear some jewlry.

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*~[MOD]~* I have a few questions: 1. I will try my best to explain this... There are these shoes that I like, and they are like clogs, but they have like sweatshirt material on them, sometimes buckles or buttons. Where could I buy them from at an affordable price? 2. If this isn't too much to ask, I'd really appreciate it. I really like the shirt that Chelsea Staub is wearing on page 44 of GL's April/May Issue. I was wondering if you could look up where she got that shirt. Maybe I'm too late, but please let me know! -karanicole21

Hey gal, try hitting up Target, Wal-Mart and Journeys for the clogs. If you have the issue at home, head to the back of the magazine to see where her shirt was purchased from.

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karanicole21 on 11/13/2009 10:06:29 PM

you see i used to love althea but now i love carol hannah, but she gets sick! i think

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zgirl85 on 11/13/2009 9:05:42 PM

MOD- What hints could i give to my bgf whom ive known since birth. He's the kind of guy that even if his talking to you about his favorite types of cars(and you hate cars) you are in heaven... Honestly i get lightheaded when we meet. THANX

Hey missy, try being a little more flirty with him. Give him compliments every once in a while or gently hit his shoulder when he makes a joke (oh and laugh at his jokes too). Just try communicating different things with your body and gestures to him. And when you're ready tell him how you feel.

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winneconnerocks on 11/13/2009 6:56:16 PM

**MOD**
in the spring the 7th and 8th graders have a dinner dance and it is formal so all the girls get dresses and the boys wear suits. its a really fun night! but, i found MY dress already and it is red. i love it soo much and it looks great on me. the only problem is that my mom thinks that it will be too wintery for the spring when the dance is. Do you think a red dress for the winter wouldn't be good for a spring dance? Could I wear white shoes and accessories to make it more spring? thnx!

Hey babe,

If it's a short dress I think it will be fine for spring.

xoxo Allie

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dancingrl <3 on 11/13/2009 6:27:40 PM

one guy i like knows i like him i dont know what to do !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lexigirl on 11/13/2009 5:46:16 PM

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pearlnagem on 11/13/2009 5:43:36 PM

carol hannahs so gna win! its so obvious shes the best designer!!!

SingerGurl16 on 11/13/2009 4:50:45 PM

!!!! poor carol hannah!!! i love her! i think she is gonna win. I think irinas collection is 2 dark and some of altheas r just plain ugly. but i will watch what happens!!! who knows?? cant wait for next week AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
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KTisjewels on 11/13/2009 4:37:18 PM

~MOD~
tonight at 7 im goin to my friend surprise b-day party(it was nov. 2nd haha) and my ankle has hurt since yesterday. Im tryin to stay off of it but its kinda hard. Plus tomorrow morning im goin skating from 10am-5pm and i really dont want my ankle hurting cuz then i cant skate...so what r some ways to help make it feel better since im gonna be on my feet alot tonight and tomorrow??

Hey girl,

How 'bout you ice your ankle for a little bit and ask your mom if you can have an aspirin to ease some of the pain?

Caitlin R.

skittlezgirl on 11/13/2009 4:26:43 PM

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Club In on 11/13/2009 2:59:40 PM

MOD-
first comment! I already asked about the guy i liked but I already hang out with him like every day. We are like bffs. It would be wayyyy too wierd to just tell him i like him, what should i do?

Hey girl! You could pay more attention to him and flirt with him.

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hay221 on 11/13/2009 1:00:56 PM

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