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Oh I like the polka dots better --- but all those little cups are gonna catch falling leaves, acorns, snow and rain . . . . it will look like a gutter in there

Well BobbyBestBabs -- I think Johnny's was the least creative of the three
I did not like Johnny's choice of doublemint gum wrapper green
The over the shoulder sash of white silk jersey was a tired look back when people wore togas
That blue ribbon in front is a cute RobertBest-style addition one might see on a Barbie from the 50's, so I can entirely understand why you liked it. But the framed skirt thingie is a totally non-functional piece of fluff. I don't think it is very creative. And it's not practical -- it is gonna get caught in everything you walk by, like door handles. Mostly, the top half doesn't match the bottom half. He should have stuck to roman toga or done a barbie springtime jumper skirt in lovely pastels, but not both.

I love James - Paul to pieces too and I wish he was more successful in constructing his vision. I think a bustle would work nowadays if done well -- I don't think he used the right material tho -- it didn't drape well. He was going for a "bustles on the shoulders to match the bustle on the bootie" look. He could pull it off if he had more time.

Reco is good at construction but provincial in design. He does either high drag or JC Penny eveningwear. Merlin too is not literate in cutting edge fashion trends. But both Reco and Merlin have imaginations which, especially in Merlin's case, run wild. Given both of their sewing skills, they are both good at creating their visions (although I was disappointed in Reco's top blouse). The problem is they have no overall direction -- instead they jump from one whim to the next. Both will do whatever it is they are feeling at the moment.

Daniella and Anna are the final two and I prefer Anna's designs over Daniella's (tho Anna can't dress herself if her life depended on it!).

(tho Anna can't dress herself if her life depended on it!).