Austin's Nipple and My Hunt for Tim Gunn

This time of year is a TV wasteland. I've been DVRing things on ABC Family. And not for my kids. There. I said it. Please don't tell anyone.

 

And then I find out that one of my favorite shows EVER is back.  Project Runway. This is the show that inspired me to buy a sewing machine and become a clothing designer. Okay, well, not the designer part. But I totally bought a sewing machine and it looks very stately in our attic.

 

But I don't just get to watch the new season. I was invited to the 10th anniversary Project Runway party on the High Line in NYC!

 

I KNOW.

 

Here I am at the big event....

 

 

What?!  She has four kids. I have four kids. We are practically the same person. I just don't need all that fancy super model/TV star/business mogul stuff to boost up my ego.

Ok. Here I am...

 

 

During this party (where people were very young and very tall), I desperately tried to track down Tim Gunn so we could reconnect. You see,Tim Gunn and I first got acquainted on an American Airlines flight.  And by "acquainted," I mean, I put a complete halt to the boarding process when I spotted him in first class so that I could let him I knew that he was indeed Tim Gunn. Celebrities always appreciate that.

 

 

I'm the one with the crazy eyes in case you can't tell us apart...

 

But I never found Tim Gunn at the party. I can only assume he got some kind of heads up that Ole Crazy Eyes was in the vicinity and he bailed.

 

I couldn't find the judges either. But I did meet lots of designers from past seasons. And I hope they liked my sweaty palms because it was really hot and muggy.

 

I saw the adorable Mondo...

 

 

And Austin Scarlett...

 

 

And Austin's nipple...

 

 

You don't usually get a lot of nipple action at a posh TV party but there it is.

 

I can't wait to watch and get to know all the designers on the new season. And of course, use the Lord & Taylor accessory wall thoughtfully. And try to find that Tim Gunn. That man can't avoid me forever.

 

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