As if you needed another reason to look forward to summer (when will this winter end, geez!), “Project Runway” will finally make the move from Bravo to Lifetime.

Season six of the fashionable reality show will air this summer after a lengthy lawsuit that I’ll let Women’s Wear Daily explain.

I can’t wait for the drama, the divas and most important, the designs!

If you’re downtown for the Art Walk this Friday, head over to Swell, the newish basics shop in the Gateway building.

Local artist Taira Anderson will be showing her work, called “A collection of questions.”

Here’s a taste:

Other spots to hit up during the art walk are: The Paperdoll, 312 W. Champion, where Slow Loris will show a collection of screen prints and drawings. At Digs on Holly, the April artist is Mackenzie Boetes.

Wednesdays always go faster when you spend them planning your Fridays!

Frank James is celebrating its third anniversary this month, but the gifts are going to you.

Starting this month, the Railroad Avenue boutique will include menswear in its lineup, making it that much easier for ladies to get their boyfriends shopping local. FJ also has new girly spring pieces on the racks as well.

Check it out Friday evening, April 3, as the store features three local artists, 10 percent off and refreshers.

Good times.

Now if only it would come to my state!

Topshop on Oxford Street has been at the top of my shopping list on my last two trips to London, and now the huge, hip, quirky clothes store has made its debut in New York.

I love H&M and all, but Topshop would totally win in an awesomeness fight (they have those, right?). It’s spendier, yes, but there are deals to be had, glorious deals on amazing clothes, accessories and shoes.

I want to go to there.

If you’re not familiar with Topshop, check out this Women’s Wear Daily article about its New York outpost.

Now who’s up for a weekend shopping trip to NYC?

One of my favorite pasttimes is predicting the trends from the runways that will actually stick, either in magazines or real life.

For fall, there’s been so much crazy sci-fi ’80s stuff, platform shoes and draped fabric on the runways that I could easily pluck them out as trends.

Here are the AP’s picks for fall fashion trends:

Copyright 2009, The Associated Press This March 10, 2009 file photo shows a model presenting a creation by Italian fashion designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli for Valentino’s fashion house Fall-Winter 2009-2010 ready-to-wear collection in Paris. The ’80s were a celebration of bold fashion with nothing somber in sight, and that’s what we want to see again, fashion markets director at Saks Fifth Avenue Colleen Sherin says. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, FILE)

Copyright 2009, The Associated Press This Feb. 19, 2009 file photo shows a model wearing fall 2009 fashion by Zac Posen during Fashion Week in New York. Metallics have become a constant presence on the runways as women have learned to incorporate shine as part of their day-to-day dressing. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, FILE)

Copyright 2009, The Associated Press This Feb. 13, 2009 file photo shows the fall 2009 collection of BCBG Max Azria modeled during Fashion Week in Bryant Park in New York. Fashion’s future could look like science fiction’s past, with designers seemingly using Mad Max and Star Wars as inspiration. The space-age touches included stiff fabrics, often with extra padding on the shoulders or hips, Lurex fabrics flecked with shine, and moon-and-star prints. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano, FILE)

Copyright 2009, The Associated Press This Feb. 18, 2009 file photo shows a model wearing fall 2009 fashion by Anna Sui during Fashion Week in New York. The favorite tough girl has enough tools in her toolbox _ or closet _ to make her practically invincible. She’s got motorcycle jackets, breast plates, utility boots, grommets and chain hardware. The fall marks the end of stones as embellishment, women’s editor of trend reporting firm Stylesight Jamie Thomas says, with the attention going to metal details such as zippers, chains and studs. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, FILE)

Any fall trends that you’ve distilled from the catwalks?

There was a bit of dramz at the tail end of Wednesday’s “America’s Next Top Model.” Finally!

Celia, who is one of my frontrunners for winning this season, pulled a total rude move after Tyra announced that Courtney would be going home. Celia got up and announced that Talia should be the one going home because she said earlier that she didn’t want to be in the competition anymore. It was a bold move, but Tyra wasn’t having it, and I think it might ultimately shoot Celia in the foot.

I’m sure she thought what she was doing was right, but I think wasn’t really her place to do.

What did you think?

Fall’s runways were littered with looks that weren’t so much futuristic as they were spins on vintage ideas of what the some intergalactic future might be: dark, sharp and sparkly.

Thursday’s issue of The New York Times looks at the psychology of imagined future fashion, especially when the state of the world makes shooting off into space seem like a bright idea. Check out the article here.

Would you wear these futuristic fashions?

Geez, it seems like beauty companies are giving perfume contracts to just anybody these days.

Case in point: Procter & Gamble has teamed up with washed up former faux-punker Avril Lavigne to launch her fragrance. It’s called Black Star and is surrounded by pink, black and studded packaging (seriously?). Lavigne describes the scent as “young, fresh and edgy,” but she also said it was “me in a bottle,” which doesn’t add up at all. I’m sorry to hate, but it’s Monday and I’ve just never been a fan of Avril’s punkier than thou attitude.

Would you want to smell like an out of work punk princess for $21 a bottle?

Looking at life through rose-colored glasses is one way to shake off the bleakness of our crumbling modern world.

If you don’t want to wear rosy glasses, though, the New York Times has a few suggestions for pink clothes that might help you feel a bit more positive. Check out their ideas here.

What’s your best cheer-me-up fashion fix? (I like to give myself a fancy little manicure or a swipe of good lip gloss.)

The girl who had “never been called ugly” was kicked off America’s Next Top Model Wednesday night. Excuse me if I lack sympathy.

It was also the makeover episode, usually my favorite, but there was something lackluster about it this time. Not enough drama, tears and headshaving, I guess.

No matter how much she wants to cry about it, I love Fo’s hair, and Celia totally reminds me of Martha Plimpton in Goonies, which is a compliment by the way.

I think Tyra should have let Aminat keep her fro. It was fierce. But her new extensions kind of make her look like a lank wet rat. I don’t like.

How is this season working for you so far?

It looks like fall fashion is taking a page from politics because everyone’s got a platform.

Though fashion’s literal platforms look a bit vertiginous and wobbly, something tells me they’re no less stable than all those political platforms we hear so much about.

Here’s a high and spiky number from John Galliano:

And a clompy wedge boot from Antonio Marras:

And an insanely high and shiny boot from Alexander McQueen:

All photos Copyright 2009, The Associated Press

Would you ever don a platform so high, or is it just a twisted ankle waiting to happen?

It looks like draping could develop into a lovely little trend for fall.

Fluid draped trousers and skirts sauntered down the runways at the always directional Balenciaga show. And at Viktor and Rolf, everything from trenches to handbags got the curtain treatment. Check it out:

Do you like what you see? (Hint: I do.)

Something tells me this won’t be included in Alexander McQueen’s new Target collaboration.

But that doesn’t make it any less glorious.

Copyright 2009, The Associated Press A model wears a creation by British fashion designer Alexander McQueen as part of his Fall-Winter 2009-2010 ready-to-wear collection in Paris, Tuesday, March 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

What do you think of this feathery frock?

Alexander McQueen, creator of many a goth fashion masterpiece, is bringing his McQ collection to Target.

His signature brand of vintage punk is now available for much less than usual, starting at $19.99. There are zippered leggings, sassy dresses and more, so snatch them up while you can.

To check out what’s available, head to the Target at Bellis Fair or check out the store’s Web site.

What do you think?

Oh my Tyra. It is so good to have your extreme nuttiness back in my life.

It was a wild ride in Vegas for this year’s Top Model hopefuls, but alas only 13 would make it in the end.

I’ve already decided whom I will love to hate this season: Sandra. And that kind of sucks because when I first saw her, I thought she was strikingly beautiful, but her personality is just kind of hideous.

I’m intrigued by Allison (whom I call Big Eyes), and I think Fo is really pretty, no matter how dumb the name she gave herself is.

Any thoughts on this year’s girls?

And also, does Miss J not have a signature thing he’ll do when a girl goes home (growing afro, flowers, ruffle collar, etc.)? I’m worried!

So here’s a pretty little coat that’s great for running errands.

Copyright 2009, The Associated Press A model wears a creation by Dutch Fashion house Peachoo Krejberg as part of its Fall-Winter 2009-2010 ready-to-wear collection presented in Paris, Wednesday, March 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

All I’ve got to say about this one is: Wow. So Yeti chic.

Barbie has gotten her share of criticism over the years: too skinny, too chesty, too unable to survive in real life if an actual person had her proportions. You know the stuff.

Well now it looks like girly dream doll could find herself banned in West Virginia.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Barbie could get an unwelcome present for her 50th birthday: outlawed in West Virginia.

A state lawmaker proposed a bill Tuesday to ban sales of the iconic Mattel doll and others like her.

The proposal from Democratic Delegate Jeff Eldridge says such toys influence girls to place too much importance on physical beauty, at the expense of their intellectual and emotional development.

A Mattel spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday. The Barbie doll officially turns 50 on March 9, and the toy maker has made big plans this year to mark the anniversary.

Barbie has had her foes over that half-century. Critics say the doll promotes materialism and an unnatural body image.

Copyright 2009 The Associated Press.

What do you think about the possible Barbie ban? Did playing with Barbies mess up your self esteem and make you focus too much on the superficial?

Cycle 12 of America’s Next Top Model starts tonight, and I’m really hoping that the level of absolute trashiness will lift my spirits a bit.

I think I can feel it already, just thinking about Tyra creating completely random photo shoot themes and wearing hideous outfits.

And of course, the oh so helpful tips about posing with your eyes:

I can’t wait.

This fall, the world (or some other globular contraption) really is going to be on your shoulders.

Marc Jacobs brought back the mega-mega shoulder for his fall 2009 show, with bright blazers sporting high and pointy pads.

At Dolce & Gabbana, however, the look was more rounded, a bit like a cartoon mouse ear.

Here’s a version of the bold shoulder in extreme pink. Not exactly wearable, but I guess it’s fun:

I think this coat shows a wearable twist on the slightly inflated shoulder. This one I could totally get behind (and yes, that is a glove as a hat. Entirely different subject).

What do you think? Are you as terrified/excited by the thought of a full-on return of shoulder pads and other clavicle toppers as I am?

In no way can I afford these Dolce & Gabbana shoes for Fall/winter 2009, but that doesn’t mean a girl can’t dream…

Copyright 2009, The Associated Press

And the little ruffle on the back of the tights… so cute.