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Watch the Designers Make Clothes Out of Candy Tonight on Project Runway

How sweet it is to get a preview of tonight’s Project Runway episode before it airs! No, I’m not psychic, I just read the press releases.  In Episode 2 tonight at 9/8c on Lifetime, the design crew consisting of The social butterfly (Buffi), The snob (Lantie), The hothead (Elena), The stoic (Ven), The peacekeeper (Sonjia), and The grandma (Andrea) will be given the task of making this week’s designs out of unconventional materials.  After being greeted by Heidi on the runway, the designers will meet Tim Gunn at Dylan’s Candy Bar and be given the challenge of making couture out of candy.

Once the designers have completely ripped apart the candy store, they will return to the workroom and struggle to work with candy.  When the models arrive for fittings, some of the designers have nothing for their model to try on, so the models sit bored and eating candy which is living proof that models do eat.  While some of the designers will turn to fabric once the candy goes sour, others will stay on top of the challenge, but it won’t be without a few key pieces of candy falling on a runway.  Before hitting the runway, someone will burn themselves with a hot glue gun.  See you tonight on the runway socialites!  #MakeItWork

Project Runway Premieres Thursday July 19 at 9/8c on Lifetime

It’s time to cut – or be cut! The Emmy Award nominated series, Project Runway, celebrates its 10th Anniversary milestone with 16 new designers, beginning Thursday, July 19, at 9/8c on Lifetime. Not only will this season’s designers have to prove they have the creativity, skills and passion to dazzle Heidi Klum, mentor Tim Gunn and judges Michael Kors and Nina Garcia, they’ll also have to show off their garments to the critical eyes of a live audience in one of New York’s most visited and highly visible sites for their first challenge of the new season.

You’re either in or you’re out and right now I’m in. In honor of Project Runway‘s 10th Anniversary, I have been chosen to be a member of the Project Runway Fashion Blogger Network which means you can look forward to exclusive previews every week on Aspiring Socialite.  Check out this behind the scenes look at Heidi Klum’s promotional photo shoot for the series.  I think I’m going to stop eating now and permanently station myself on a treadmill until this season of Project Runway is over.  Be sure to tune in tomorrow for some cutting edge fashion!

What to Wear to a Super Bowl Party When You Don’t Own a Jersey

So this weekend is the Super Bowl or at least I think it is. Being someone who doesn’t fully understand or follow sports, it’s hard for me to keep track of these things. But, one thing I do fully understand is fashion. Today, when I was invited to a Super Bowl party, I was faced with a minor dilemma of what to wear on that epic Sunday.  Since most Super Bowl fashion consists of jeans and a team jersey paired with the ultimate accessory of a Bud Light, I wasn’t quite sure what to wear having never owned or planned on owning a sports jersey.  It’s not that jerseys aren’t cute, they just don’t reflect my personality or passion as well as other clothes do.  For those of you out there also seeking an outfit alternative, I have one for you.  For those of your seeking a viewing alternative, I suggest you tune into the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet.

1.  Alexa Leopard Angora Sweater:  It may not seem like it, but this sweater totally goes along with the whole sports theme.  Many sports teams are named after animals so it’s always good to add a fierce animal print to your outfit when watching the big game.

2.  Michael Kors Midsized Chronograph Watch:  There’s a reason why trophies are gold and silver.  Athletes love bling.

3.  Kate Spade Flicker Melinda Satchel Handbag:  Serves as some more winning game day bling big enough to store a couple bottles of the beverage of your choice.

4.  Frye Carmen Harness Tall Taupe Waxed Suede Boots:  Every fashion baller needs a pair of sleek brown boots and you can’t get any better than Frye.

5.  Kate Spade All Wrapped Up Stud Earrings:  Your kate spade earrings play on the same team as your kate spade satchel and it’s a winning team. Go team kate!

6.  Levi’s Modern Bold Curve Straight Jeans:  If you’re going to celebrate the most important unofficial American holiday, you should always wear something all-American.

All the Stuff You Want This Holiday That You Didn’t Know You Needed

Between finding the perfect holiday party outfit, buying cute Christmas ornaments, and styling my entire family in the hottest winter wear, I absolutely love holiday shopping.  Call my spending habits frivolous, but they make me and everyone on my gift list very happy. In light of the less than socialite economy, I’m selecting gifts this year that are cute and funny.

Here are my top 5 favorites that are bound to up the cuteness for the 2011 Holidays:

1. kate spade “Spike the Punch” Shirt: The perfect thing to wear to a casual holiday party that is bound to show your style and sense of humor all while keeping with the happy spirit of the holidays.

2. Starbucks Tree Ornament: My love for coffee/caffeine deserves a place of honor high upon my Christmas tree.

3. Angry Birds Hat: My mom will kill me if I don’t get her one of these this year.

4. Christopher Radko Michael Kors Ball: Every socialite needs a designer Christmas tree complete with couture ornaments.

5. Fairisle Ear Muff Headphones: The moment I saw these awesome warm headphones at Juicy Couture, I had to have them. When I walk around the city in the bitter cold zoning out to Glee songs on my iPod, I like to do so stylishly.

Socialite Hint: You can support the economy and your sanity by getting your Christmas shopping done early.

Tips for Conquering Fashion Week

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week begins this week. Sadly there is nothing I can do as far as Social Media Week colliding with it.  However, along with deciphering a subway map, I have also discovered ways to take Fashion Week the same way Kourtney and Kim have taken New York.  Although we all aspire to have a seat next to the runway like Anna Wintour, it is not always going to happen.  However, that doesn’t mean you can’t experience all of the fun and excitement that is Fashion Week.  The clothes are awesome and all, but in the end, everyone is really in it for the parties and free champagne.  Here are five rules to live by if you plan on conquering Fashion Week from the bottom up.

Rule #1 Show Off Your Dark Side: Though you may be tempted to splurge on a colorful couture outfit to stand out among the fashion community, there is really no need to do that.  In fact, I highly discourage it.  The idea is not to call attention to yourself, but to the clothes being displayed on the runway.  Neutral tones of black and grey are the way to go.  Now is the time to break out that signature little black dress you already have in your closet.

Rule #2 Don’t Cause a Champagne Crisis: Free champagne and organic cocktails are two of the many benefits of being invited to exclusive Fashion Week events.  Always drink responsibly.  In the event that you are done consuming alcohol for the night, yet still want to invoke an image of Fashion Week excess, sip diet ginger ale from your champagne flute and the night is all yours.

Rule #3 Blow is Never the Way to Go: 80s inspired styles belong on the runway, not up your nose.  Please enjoy a drug-free Fashion Week.

Rule #4 Beware of Creepy Old Men: Believe it or not, creepy old men that should be hitting up Match.com, run rampant at Fashion Week waiting for some model or onlooker to get wasted or become desperate.  Stay as far away as possible from these individuals.  Not only are they annoying, they are trouble.

Rule #5 Pretend to Know Everything & Everyone, Even if you Don’t: To act as if you know fashion, is to know fashion.  Throughout the course of Fashion Week, the people you meet will bring up names of designers, models, etc. that you have never heard of.  Never reveal your ignorance.  Superficial answers like “Yes, they are so inspiring” are completely sufficient.