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Project Runway Winner Anya Ayoung-Chee Shows Off Her New Haircut and Talks Future Design Plans!

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:15:41 PDT

With just four months of sewing experience before starting the show, not many would have predicted Anya Ayoung-Chee - check out her awesome short 'do - as the winner of this season's Project Runway. After catching the judges attention with her resort-inspired prints, the former Miss Trinidad and Tobago swept the competition in the final round with her sexy, fluid collection. The designer, who already has celebrities calling her to design some custom clothes, took time out to talk to us about her whirlwind experience, personal style, and future design plans. Listen up!

FabSugar: How did you celebrate after winning the competition?
Anya Ayoung-Chee: I slept a bit because we haven't slept in a while. My parents were in New York, and it was really special to have them there and enjoy it with them. Knowing they were so proud of me was my biggest reward.

FS: Give us three words that describes your style.
AA: Sexy, easy, and island style. It's an island vibe. Those three words describe the resort genre I'm in, but I am hoping to branch out and cater to a bigger market now that I am in the US.

Anya on her future design plans, Fall style, and more.

Sneak Peek: Project Runway x L'Oréal Paris Makeup!

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:21:55 PDT

Soon, Project Runway fans will have one more way to make it work. The dueling-designers show has inspired Colors Take Flight, a limited-edition makeup collection by L'Oréal Paris. Makeup artist Collier Strong, who you've probably seen on the show, loaned his expertise to create four distinct color palettes with lipstick, nail polish, blush, and lip color. The collection lands in stores this October, so mark your calendars. Judging by how on trend these hues are for Fall, they'll be "auf" shelves before you know it.

Project Runway Season 9: Whose Runway Collection Was Your Favorite?

FabSugar — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:18:05 PDT

The season nine contestants of Project Runway battled it out on the runway this weekend, each showing their Spring collections for judges Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, and designer extraordinaire L'Wren Scott. From floaty tribal-inspired dresses to sleek, minimalistic separates, the designers proved that they can hang at the tents with the big boys and show the judges, fashion critics, and watching world what they're made of. Click through to see each contestant's final projects, and cast your vote at the end for your favorite show!

Heidi Klum Joins Her Project Runway Judges For the Fashion Week Finale Show

Lauren Turner — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:19:35 PDT

Heidi Klum had her front-row seat at the Project Runway fashion show in NYC this morning. The reality host joined Michael Kors and Nina Garcia for the presentation, which is the final challenge to determine this season's winner. The episode will feature guest judges Rachel Roy and Rose Byrne after Jessica Simpson had the honor last season. Heidi, Michael, and Nina headed off afterward to make the official decision, though they got held up when their car was pulled over by the NYPD. Malin Akerman and Jennifer Love Hewitt were in the audience today with Michael and Heidi, who were both busy yesterday as well with Fashion's Night Out fun. Heidi participated by debuting her Wildlife jewelry collection during a live QVC broadcast, while Michael worked on his high kick with the Rockettes.

Fab Recap - Designer Styling Tips From Tibi, Project Runway Begins, and More!

Hannah Weil — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 04:30:31 PDT

This week, a whirlwind of fashionable finds, styling tips, and the debut of Project Runway's ninth season kept us busy. We chatted with Tibi's designer Amy Smilovic for spot-on styling tips, immersed ourselves in stylish essentials for Fall, and geared up for PR with the latest contestants. Of course, there's lots more inside, like a peek at Michael Kors's latest - a new jewelry collection. Click through to get all caught up on this week's fashionable headlines and happenings.

Three Options For Re-Creating the Yellow Headboards From Season 9 of Project Runway

Elka Karl — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:00:59 PDT

For season 9 of Project Runway, the designers are housed once again at the Atlas New York. The rooms this year are a bit more design-forward than they were in the past, though somewhat "safe," as the judges might say - standing out neither in a good nor a bad way. You can't argue with the yellow and gray color palette, though I'm dying for a little more pop of contrasting color somewhere in the room. The one element that I truly loved was the pattern-forward yellow headboards. Designer Anya Ayoung-Chee, shown seated on one of the beds, certainly surprised me in last night's premiere episode - I couldn't believe that she'd only been sewing for a few months. And even without sewing skills, she, or anyone else able to follow a few simple steps, such as this DIY upholstered headboard tutorial, could easily upholster her own bed to create something similar to the designers' rooms at the Atlas. I've found three fabrics that are close matches to the fabric used in the headboards from the show. Combine the fabric with a tutorial and a free afternoon, and you've got yourself a beautiful new headboard.

My favorite fabric choice is this Yellow Circles Fabric ($32 per yard for upholstery weight fabric) from Spoonflower. Its aesthetic and modern geometric patterns are an edgier take on the show's headboards. Keep reading for two more fabrics that reflect the headboards seen on Project Runway, including the exact match.

Get to Know the Project Runway Season 9 Contestants!

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:05:41 PDT

Project Runway season nine debuts Thursday, July 28th - are you excited? We are. To get you off to a good start this season, we're introducing you to the 20 lucky contestants complete with designer bios and kooky quirks. Our quick breakdown shows that about 90 percent of the designers named Alexander McQueen as their favorite designer, two of them were former hair stylists, and one even used to be a beauty pageant queen. Learn more about the Project Runway season nine crew before Heidi Klum says her first auf wiedersehen!

Photo courtesy of Lifetime

Project Runway Contestants: Where Are They Now?

FabSugar — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:00:00 PDT

We've watched them sew, sweat, fight, cry, and initiate model walk-offs - and now we've dug around to find out what they're up to now. After eight successful seasons, a ninth season premiering July 28 on Lifetime, and an all-stars competition in the works, it's pretty safe to say that Project Runway fever hasn't exactly waned. So what happens after you get "auf'ed"? Click through to see how all of the designers are making their way post-Project Runway.

Link Time - Jon Hamm to Guest Star on IFC Show

BuzzSugar — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:53:27 PDT

Jon Hamm is set to guest star on The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret - The Hollywood Reporter
Jennifer Lopez is nearing a deal to return to American Idol - Zap2It
Harrison Ford is eyeing a Wyatt Earp role -Moviefone
Find out how this season of Project Runway will differ from others - Aol TV
Find out what you missed at the Amazing Spider-Man panel at Comic-Con - Rotten Tomatoes
Learn five details about the new Total Recall movie - /film
Which superheroes have yet to land a movie deal? - GeekSugar
Kanye West and Jay-Z announce Watch the Throne tour - MTV
Zac Efron is teaming up with Seth Rogen for a film - Deadline

10 Contestants Who Should Appear on Project Runway All Stars

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 04 May 2011 15:32:29 PDT

America's Next Top Model isn't the only reality competition show hosting an upcoming all-star season - Project Runway is too! The eight-episode season will premiere on Lifetime in the Fall, and will put former favorites against each other. The panel of selected competitors hasn't been revealed yet, but I have my own ideas for who should be included. Check out the 10 designers I'd like to see compete on the all-star installment!