Tim Gunn Bans Snooki and Teen Mom

And now for further proof that Tim Gunn is a true genius and can do no wrong, like I ever had any doubts, he has officially refused to work with the likes of Snooki and MTV reality TV star Amber Portwood of Teen Mom. "We're not dressing Snooki, we're not doing any of that stuff," he told StyleList about the upcoming season of Project Runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Despite the show's regular use of guest celebrities, who in the past have included Nicole Ritchie, Victoria Beckham, and Sarah Jessica Parker, Gunn said that he would refuse to make it work with both of the reality TV show stars.

"I will throw down the gauntlet," he said defiantly. "I do nothing that mitigates bad behaviour, I want an end to it."

For those of you who, like me, are sick of the fist-pumping, the boozing, the chest baring, and the underage pregnancies and drama, Gunn's comment brings a sigh of relief. They are everywhere it seems, do they really have to infiltrate the fashion world as well? For now the answer appears to be a resounding "no" and thank goodness... as far as I'm concerned Jersey Shore fashion should be left on the Jersey Shore.

Bejewelled Ed Hardy and leopard mini dresses? No thank-you!

L. Lalonde

Grammy 2011 Trends: Glitter Ruffles & Jungle Safari

by Natalie Kushnir

So there’s been a lot of talk about the Grammys the past couple of days, best performances, opinions on awards, best and worst dressed, I can go on... but what caught my eye were the trending themes on the red carpet.

Grammy 2011 Fashion Trends: Glitter, Ruffles and Jungle Safari

Sequins, glitter, glam & shine.

From J Lo’s rockin’ shard and studded silver Emilio Pucci, Heidi Klum perfect as a princess in Julien MacDonald, to Katy Perry’s jewel pierced Armani bra, the red carpet didn’t miss a shine. Oh, and how could I forget to mention Hayley William’s in her Jeremy Scott black sequin and pink feather puff.

Ruffles for a lifetime.

Fashion statement or fashion mistake? Ruffles are hard to pull off, yet a variety of celebs still tried...Rihanna in a Gaultier dress, white ruffles head to toe. My opinion, she should have worn her performance outfit from Love the way you lie. Nicole Kidman turned Jean Paul Gaultier’s ruffles around in her floral strapless dress.

Leopard and Eggs.

Animal print is a classic, especially leopard print. But too much, could be bad, and Nicki Minaj turned this classic bad. Head to toe in Givenchy leopard print failed to impress for 2011. And Gaga’s egg...avant-garde gone wrong. As for Miley Cyrus, at least one kept up the status of animal print. Her Cavalli neutral toned sparkling dress caught at least my eyes!

Now the fun part...wait and see what designs get mocked and sold in retail stores for consumers like me and you! Get excited for Spring / Summer 2011!