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- Daniella
- A Rough Start
- Daniella talks about coming back after hanging by a thread in last week's challenge.
I definitely started this one off rough. My confidence was totally crushed and it took a lot of encouragement from amazing friends I’ve made here to get me to roll it off my shoulders. I really wanted to go into this challenge with a fresh mind and attitude and having learned something. I mean, I love this industry and someone once told me that if you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life. Well I wanted to remember that going into this challenge — how I’ve immersed myself in this industry my whole adult life and still thirst for more knowledge. I was really proud to come back from last week strong and confident, and happy for Anna that she finally got to win a Mini Challenge. Truthfully, I would have wanted the burden she had, and am really grateful to have gotten a chance to have one of the most iconic designers inspire me to do something I wouldn’t usually have done. And to be back right away in the top, I consider that a win, and especially standing up there with Johnny whose dress I adored, I would have been thrilled with either of us winning because in that moment I couldn’t have been prouder of myself or happier for my fellow designers who helped me get through the shock and nerves of “hanging by a thread” last week. But my excitement quickly faded when I realized what came next. If this was fair, it would have been JP or Merlin up there with Reco’s horrendous Disney on Ice ball gown. But Haven was a good player in this game and truthfully her outfit was incomparably more tasteful. She made it to Episode 8 like she wanted though. And I think I’ll miss her more than anyone. She was our rock, our entertainment, and our confidant. I hope this competition does great things for her career because she knows and loves this industry and deserves all the good fortune in the world. I love you Haven. See you on the other side!
- 07/01/2009 - 10:26pm
- helen
merlin deserved to stay..you should leave because you cant shine reco's shoes..he'so great..........your smirks..your whole attitude just make me want to ssy "bye bye darling..not buying it"
- 07/01/2009 - 10:12pm
- shea
i really don't see any evidence of this "bad attitude" these viewers persistently avow. you will definitely triumph in this competition. your designs every week are excellent, and so was your collection at cipriani. i absolutely love your vision and aesthetic, we share the same taste. keep it up and godspeed. i'll be watching tonight!
love!
-a fan
- 06/30/2009 - 4:41pm
- daniella
hey everyone!! thanks for your support and i hope you keep watching! love you all!!!
D
- 06/30/2009 - 2:11pm
- emily
Every time I watch the show, it always seems that you have a black cloud hanging over your head....as some others have said before, your attitude sucks! And even more blatantly obvious to me is the HUGE CHIP you have on your shoulder. It's sad when you're placed in this setting and you end up with more enemies than friends.
- 06/29/2009 - 4:42am
- Viewer
ummm i dont think so. => JP and Merlin did good on their design
i suppose that Haven's dress very poor in EP8anyway i love your design but i dont like the way you think => so mean
- 06/28/2009 - 12:03pm
- Viewer
Not buying...your attitude is a derailer. You have no respect for others and act like you are better than anyone who has not attended a fashion school. How snooty and artificial. Pride cometh before the fall.
- 06/28/2009 - 11:23am
- Mehrasax
Daniella,
You are so talented for being so young, and you have a thick enough skin to make it in the design world, I believe. You are an amazing and intelligent designer!
Mehrasax
www.navare.etsy.com
- 06/27/2009 - 11:44pm
- Viewer
Daniella,
You have a look in your eyes that in my opinion shows that you are not sure of yourself.
REMEMBER karma has a way of ciming back--you threw Andrew under the bus.
Your friend Anna should stick to making coats--better yet she should go back to teaching because her thought process isn't very good. How sad that she doesn't believe we women can compete on level palaying field--i.e.Reco.Enough said.
- 06/27/2009 - 10:26pm
- Jasmine
I really can't stand your attitude at all. Some of your designs I really do like, but the fact that you think you're so great and so bitchy to everyone turns me off and makes me look past your work. You should try being more friendly, as then maybe more people can look past your awful personality and really concentrate on your designs.
- 06/27/2009 - 2:37pm
- delfina
hi daniella! i love your designs week after week, you have such a vision for making women look elegant and classy. reco is tacky, your level of taste is impecable
hope you win
- 06/27/2009 - 2:07pm
- Alvin
You are awesome and we're rooting for you. Hope you win!!
- 06/27/2009 - 1:47pm
- Viewer
i like her designs and i would like her to win, but you can have a better attitude about the people you are competing with. All people on these shows just want to cat fight and cause problems with other people instead of showing off how talented that they are.
- 06/27/2009 - 7:29am
- Viewer
After seeing the final collections, I hope you win. Your's was the only collection I really liked. Johnny and Anna were also pretty good (give or take a few questionable pieces), but I have no idea what happened to the other three. Anyway, good luck!!!
- 06/26/2009 - 11:51pm
- LaineyLainey
I am amazed every week by the level of your taste, sophistication and your vision. You are so young and yet, you have a natural eye for this business that has sustained you up to ow and will take you far. It's exciting to see that you are just starting out, and to ponder what may lay ahead for you.
- 06/26/2009 - 11:34pm
- Viewer
You and Ana are snakes. Your designs are BORING. I'm young and would not wear anything that you've created. You have potential but you can not compare to the other seasoned designers on the show.
JP-designs different but his skills are far better
Johnny - he is okay...
Ana- she should be a coat designer
Merlin - different (nothing else to say)
Reco- the BOMB (He has passion)
You- Boring
- 06/26/2009 - 7:21pm
- Viewer
Thought your design this week was better than last week, but I think you lucked out on what designer you had to emulate--it was someone you were familiar with. Other designers were not as fortunate. I agree with Fern, though, on her critique for you to have better use of colors. The color palate you've been using thus far is rather gloomy.
- 06/26/2009 - 5:20pm
- manina
Daniella,
I would love to play poker with you, you always show what you are thinking. But it is not pretty.
Remember that at the end the viewers are supposed to choose the winner. From what I have read you don't have a lot of fans.
I have to tell you that even if I liked your designs (I don't) I would not vote for you or buy them, I would not patronize anybody who has such a nasty streak.
- 06/26/2009 - 1:14pm
- Raven
While I have appreciated some of your designs I can honestly say that both you and Haven are stuck in a time warp when it comes to design. You seem as if you too are enamoured of the 80's... Sorry but fashion is always moving forward, yes, a nod to the past but honey you're doing a nod, a wave, a curtsey and a bow.. Give it a rest about Reco and your snarky comments about other designers, it makes you look bad.
- 06/26/2009 - 12:43pm
- Viewer
Umm you are great but this show really bites merlyn's vaginal area. Try out for project runway. God only knows we really don't need to see this rip off anymore. Runnnnnnnn.
- 06/26/2009 - 10:33am
- Viewer
you will definitely make it to the end but your attitude leaves a lot to be desired. yes, i get your dislike for Reco, but i am glad your friend's plan backfired and one of your friends was sent back home. please be introspective!!
- 06/26/2009 - 9:17am
- Viewer
hmmm that's ur take on what happened hmmmmmm
- 06/26/2009 - 8:44am
- Viewer
Your work has been thoughtfully and passionately executed from week to week. And, your knowledge of the craft shows through repeatedly. Whether you take the top prize or not, you will be a success. Reco is jealous because you pose a threat and are much younger and educated. Alexander the Great conquered the world before he was 30. Push on and be confident!
- 06/26/2009 - 7:54am
- daniella's #1 fan
I hope you win. I am your #1 fan.
TEAM DANIELLA!!!!!!!!!!!1
- 06/26/2009 - 4:02am
- Viewer
NO love for you.
- 06/26/2009 - 2:12am
- Viewer
Hi Danielle!
No matter what they say about you one thing cannot be denied, you ARE a gifted designer. I'd have an attitude also being in a stressful competition and then having to deal with such a strange assortment of characters to boot! I wish you so much luck. I can see you winning!
Smile!
Eric
- 06/26/2009 - 12:45am
- Viewer
Dear Danielle,
You'd be surprised how TV magnifies your little smirks when you think you've gotten away with something. Not to mention your Hate Stare when something doesn't go your way.
Open your self up to new ideas and new people, and you'll be a better designer and a better person.
As it stands, you appear to be "a know it all,"
who misses some great advice from people like Reco. He may be rough around the edges, but he's
innately talented, and original. In other words,
a Born Designer!
Stella
- 06/25/2009 - 11:45pm
- Viewer
Daniella, I am sorely disappointed in the snotty way you act on this show, like you are the be all and end all of all the designers. I think you need to learn some humility.
- 06/25/2009 - 10:54pm
- Vanessa
So i know everyone is 'tryna make it' but when you paired the other challengers in hopes that they would be 'challeged'...that was low. If you can't win simply off being the best then you shouldnt win at all. Because if you win from crappy tricks like that then you're not really the best.
- 06/25/2009 - 10:41pm
- trish D
Wow. This competion is getting really good! How surprised was I to see johnny winning again! Bring it Daniella because Im hoping you win, but im nervous. Dont underestimate those guys are out for your blood.
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