Showing posts with label Design Contest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Design Contest. Show all posts

Tuesday, 2 April 2013

HP x Project Runway Party

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Last week I went to the Style Coalition lounge for an HP x Project Runway viewing party. The party theme was color-blocking. Being a lover of color, this was a fun challenge and I found some blue pieces in my closet and made them pop with yellow tights and necklace.  I have to admit it was fun to see color again, and the perfect start to my Easter weekend.

The reason for the theme was based on a Project Runway challenge, where contestants created a look inspired by mid-century art at The Guggenheim.
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We got to actually compete against other attendees to create the best design as well with this premise by draping fabric on a dress form. The winning design by Jenny from I-Spy-DIY won the latest HP ENVY X2! It's a PC that transforms into a Tablet for life on-the-go. To be perfectly honest, maybe I now have a little bit of envy. The convertible factor has me a bit awed plus it's the same PC that contestants use on the show.
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Project Runway contestant Carol Hannah attended the party to watch this season's competitors send their designs down the runway. You can see all the designs here.

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After our competition we sat down to watch the show while snacking on some delicious treats and Pomegranate / St. Germain cocktails. As bloggers always do, there was plenty of witty commentary throughout the show as we tweeted the night away. Thanks to Style Coalition and HP for a colorful lift to my week.

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

Red Carpet Green Dress Contest

Thanks to a contest launched 3 years ago by Suzy Amis Cameron – environmental maven and wife of actor James Cameron - you can have the the chance to win a trip to the Oscars and have your dress worn on the red carpet by a yet-to-be-named surprise actress. The challenge is to create an Oscar worthy dress made entirely of sustainable materials.  The selected winner will be paired with an established designer to help you get your dress ready for the occasion.

Pictured here is the winning design from 2 years ago by Jillian Granz that was worn on the red carpet by Suzy Amis Cameron.  Be inspired and happy sketching :)
What: There is a $65 to enter but each designer can enter up to 5 designs.
When: Contest closes January 16, 2012. Winner will be announced on January 20, 2012.
Where: Click here for more info and to enter.