ALL-STARS: Episode 3
on November 7, 2012 at 11:49 am
Well! That was an episode.
Did the queens deserve better than a challenge that left them pleading with passersby on the street? Yes, of course.
But it was interesting to see which queens had that mysterious ability to charm strangers–a skill I certainly don’t have. My favorite was Chad–how fun was it to see her dancing on the street, trying to lure people in?
I really dug the girls’ runway looks this week. Chad looked like a punky old GI Joe villain, right? In the best kind of way.
And I was SO glad to finally see Raven’s full geisha outfit after getting glimpses of it from the show’s teasers.
SO. FIERCE.
I think both teams Rujubee and Shad have been really good at matching their outfits for effect. However, I think the only team that’s really been working to mix things up and become better than the sum of its parts is Yarlexis. It was obvious with the show’s first photo challenge (“Opposites Attract”) that they were swapping styles and accessories–or in that case, switching identities.
We saw that culminate with this week’s runway looks, with Yara prodding Alexis into edgier territory–to glorious effect! And I think Alexis’ matching outfit helps give some grounding and context to Yara’s even more outrageous wardrobe.
So, despite my utter astonishment that Latrice and Manila were kicked off the show, I wanted to give Yarlexis some love!
I fully expected Latrila to make it to the final episode, especially after Latrice’s luminous lip sync last week. But they’re both superstars, and they’ll be fine. In fact, they’ve already come out with a collaborative music video this week: The Chop! (Seriously, check it out–they sport some sickening looks!)
And also check out my store, where you can find prints of my Drag Race work–now featuring both Raven and Jujubee!
As always, you do these incredible queens all kinds of justice, hon.
I was DYING during the lip-sync, because it meant that one of my favorite teams was getting cut no matter what happened. Much as I love Team Latrila (and The Chop is FIERCE!), I was glad Team Rujubee survived; I have loved them since Season 2 and I just can’t get enough of them, especially Raven (in or out of drag, she is to die for).
The biggest problem I have with the remaining teams (with the exception of Rujubee) is that I only like half of them. Adore Chad, but Shannel? Meh. Yara is divine, but her outrageousness only emphasizes Alexis’ lack thereof–and even though Yara managed to pull Alexis out of her comfort zone this week, I don’t think she can do it all the way through.
Thanks, Jade! And that’s a fair point about the remaining queens–it’s very strange to imagine the dynamics between Rujubee, Shad, and Yarlexis. We’ll see!
I hope you plan on releasing all stars edition in book form just like 30 & 40 Queens, I’d say I have enjoyed these illustations the best by far.
Seconding this! Must have an All-Stars book to add to my collection!
…those drawings just turned me into a yarlexis fan.
Chad, these runway drawings are better than the real thing. I was very saddened to see Latrila go but I have to say that Yara is really turning out to be one to watch – and Manila, but with the Yara influence.
I love you art.