Team Cute

Consider the following to be Exhibit A in the case of the Crack is Whack Judging.

Look at them. It's like a Tiger Beat cover.

To be honest, we never would have considered these two a good combination. Not that we expected a personality clash. Logan is too low-key and Christopher's too darn likable. We just didn't think they had aesthetics that would work well together.

Model: Katie Sticksel

We're coming around a bit on the Logan thing. His first couple of looks underwhelmed us, but with this look, we get a better understanding of his style. We like it.

Definitely has an L.A. feel to it and while it's deceptively simple, it's stylish and has some nice touches. We can't say that we personally like the sprayed-on metallic look, but it's youthful and it's got an edge to it. Besides, without that bit of shimmer, the outfit could have looked a little drab. Logan's definitely not big on color.

There's a bit of a fit issue with the pants, though. On the other hand, big points for the hat. It's not exactly original, but he's the only one that thought to do it and it does take this outfit from just being a typical L.A. look to more of a beach look.

We like the simplicity of the top too. Could have used a little more thought with the belt, though.

It surprises us to say this, but this was one of, if not THE best beach looks on the runway, in our opinion.

Model: Kojii Helnwein

Now, we're not going to say that this is avant garde, but what it IS is closer to the concept of avant garde than just about anything else offered this episode. Most of the other entries were either overworked party dresses or overworked ball gowns. This at least stands on its own as a unique look.

And he did a nice job tying it into the beach look, what with the general color scheme, the use of the same materials, and the fact that the top of the outfit evokes a wetsuit.

The lacing up the back was a nice touch too. But what really takes this close to avant garde is the incredible volume on the bottom and rather interesting way it was achieved. There are so many techniques at work her and with the various shades and types of fabric, it almost looks like she's walking in a cloud of smoke.

Are we saying this team should have won? No. Well, maybe. One thing's for sure, it's insane that they were shuffled off the runway as a middle of the pack entry.

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[Photos: Mike Yarish/myLifetime.com - Video: myLifetime.com - Screencaps: Projectrungay.blogspot.com]



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