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Lotsofkids
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08-11-2007
| Friday, April 17, 2009 - 3:28 pm
Kelly Bensimon-The (Other) Lawsuit You Haven’t Heard About… [The Owl in Question, hanging from Kelly's neck] From the tipline: Kelly Bensimon is NOT a jewelry designer as this week’s Real Housewives of NY would like you to believe. In fact, that Owl design that she proudly displayed on this week’s show are pieces STOLEN from one of our favorite designers, Celeste Greenberg, founder of Tuleste (and an ACTUAL designer). It gets better: not only are the owl designs NOT Kelly’s, she is currently tied up in a lawsuit about the stolen property with Tuleste! We spoke to Celeste (who is at Coachella), who declined to comment, but we got confirmation that the lawsuit was indeed in progress… Digging deeper we got the story: apparently Celeste worked with Kelly as an editor at Elle Accessories and styled her with the owl for Fashion Week, as well as used the owl in her personal shoots. Kelly told her: “I like your eye! Let’s start a line together!” and as soon as they had started the design, she cut Celeste out of the picture. Not that Celeste has anything to worry about with or without those silly owls, which have been tainted by Kelly (see photos below). Tuleste has been killing it with fabulous parties and loads of press from celebrity fans and fashion magazines ranging from BAZAAR to InStyle. The line has loads of other pieces to choose from anyway. Kelly has the owl (for now), and she can keep it. Along with yet another lawsuit (her first one, as you all know is from beating her ex boyfriend). [Most recent Tuleste Party]
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Csnog
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07-18-2002
| Friday, April 17, 2009 - 5:50 pm
They resorted to an episode of product placement. A few questions I wondered about. 1. If Jill bought the apartment with her husband and wanted to redo it after 7 years, how long has she been married to Bobby? Product placement- Zarins, purses, magazine and the car company. 2. Why didn't Betheny wrap each muffin, cookie? I would accept a wrapped product. Product placement- Muffins and Book 3. Who runs down the middle of the street in NY? 4. Simon asked Alex to dress to go out? I don't think she listened. Product placement- Friends jewelry. 5. Who stays with Kelly's children while running around? Product placement- Jewelry line, LuAnn- Product placement- Her book but someone else wrote it, publishing company. Ramona Unfiltered. Product placement- Skin care and Mario
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Jhezzie
Member
07-05-2001
| Friday, April 17, 2009 - 7:07 pm
Unlike her, I don't see her cookbook flying off the shelves. She seems to be doing ok:http://tinyurl.com/dmcv3s
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Malaka
Member
07-05-2007
| Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 12:34 am
Amazon rankings.. Naturally Thin: ==> #13 Class with the Countess: ==> #533 My book ==> #3,383,7xx
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 8:02 am
Csnog stated: "LuAnn- Product placement- Her book but someone else wrote it, publishing company." Great post, Csnog. I was wondering about LuAnn's book as well. It looked like she would throw out a few things and someone was writing it down. Does ANYONE right their own books anymore? Thanks for the counts, Malaka..lol. I'm sure the title will drag people in, but from how she described her goods @ the store, it didn't sound like they'd be easy to make. I could be wrong and they could be easy and delicious. I don't know why she hits me wrong; she just does. It's like she's waiting to jump on something anyone says or does wrong. Of course, they all say things behind the others backs and I'm thinking that's the show prompting it for drama. I liked Betheny when she was on the Martha Stewart show/game or whatever it was. I just can't take her on this show.
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Mamie316
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07-08-2003
| Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 3:56 pm
Why is Kelly's face always so shiny?
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Countrydaze
Member
11-07-2003
| Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 4:43 pm
The guy Kelly was with a couple of weeks ago told her that he had sparkles all over his face the last time they got together, so I guess she puts them on her face and that would make it shiny.
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Jhezzie
Member
07-05-2001
| Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 10:15 pm
That, or she's 'glowing' from whatever her party favor of choice is. JMO.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 11:57 pm
I gotta tell ya I think she needs a chemical peel pretty badly. Her skin tone looks so uneven. Her hair, however, has calmed down as the season progresses.
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 7:41 pm
So Kelly was late to the party because it took so long to put on that one tiny piece of clothing? Ramona's daughter is truly a mini-me version of her. Karma, Ramona, karm! Alex looked like he wanted to grab the corset so badly. Do you think he wanted to wear it? Anyone else think the BBC were not as impressed with Jill as she is with herself? Jill's daughter is going to grow up to be a lovely young lady in spite of her mother. 
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Panda
Member
07-15-2005
| Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 11:17 pm
Did LuAnn say that her daughter's favorite part of shopping was watching her mom try on clothes in the dressing room? 
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Malaka
Member
07-05-2007
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 1:15 am
LuAnn's daughter looked like a zombie when LuAnn was talking about them going shopping together. She did not seem at all thrilled by the idea. The poor kid probably wanted to run out and see some her friends that she had not seen for a couple of months. Roller Girl Bethany looked cute...and hot.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 3:41 am
Evidently Kelly thinks she is so important that it is okay to be late for whatever she personally schedules. She was 30 minutes late for her meeting with Bethany (and had the nerve to tell Bethany it was "too bad"), and then she was over an hour late for her own party. That's just rude, rude, rude... And don't even get me started on the "cash bar."
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 3:53 am
and the only people she knew at her own party were the other housewives?????
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 5:44 am
Yeah, that was pretty bizarre. So, is this guy that Kelly is "dating" on the show the same boyfriend that she punched out?
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Terolyn
Member
05-06-2004
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 5:46 am
Seemed to me that the BBC was intent on grilling Jill. He pretty much said Jill, the US was to blame for the mess the world is in. While I don't disagree that we are at fault, the other greedy nations also need to take ownership as well. Seems like in his view it is all on our shoulders. Kellys photo shoot was weird. I guess I have watch to much ANTM cause I kept thinking... is that the only expression she has, that clenched open mouth. Jill's dog needs some therapy. Ramona - wow, all I can say. Simon & Alex - wierd, but liking them more and more. I get the feeling the "countess" is always ON. I just can't believe the way she acts/talks is her in real life. Just does not seem natural.
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Terolyn
Member
05-06-2004
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 5:52 am
OH - Liked Bethany's remark that: "you won't put your name on an Arthritis Charity but you'll put your name on this?" regarding Kelly's party. Or something to that effect.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 5:52 am
So LuAnn sends her daughter away to school. Someone else is raising her daughter. And she is impressed by how mature and organized her daughter has become ... without her mothers guidance. This is very weird to me. And her daughters poor look on her face when her mom mentioned shopping and getting their nails done. Sad. I agree ... I think LuAnn is always on.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 7:11 am
Re: LuAnn and her reunion with the daughter. LuAnn asked if she likes her roommate. The daughter perked up and said YES we are best friends. She/the daughter took a breath and wanted to elaborate on the friendship but LuAnn went onto another subject. This happened a lot this episode. I do think LuAnn more than the rest are preforming when the cameras are there. She thinks she's looking good by asking her daughter about her life away from home....the kicker is she doesn't let her daughter speak. The whole fiasco of Kelly's party was ridiculous. Not being there to great your guests, having a cash bar (anytime I've been invited to a function and there is a cash bar the invite or host mentions this beforehand), her excuse was flimsy at best...she's got kids and it takes 1 1/2 hrs to get ready, really and when did you figure that out? Kelly's photo shoot didn't do her any favors. She hasn't aged well and if I were her I'd stay out of the sun. She has more wrinkles than I do and I'm 50 years old. I just knew Bethany was going to slyly bring up Kelly's name when she met with Alex. Bethany is forming alliances so when the final blowout between her and Kelly comes she'll have her poops behind her. Jill seemed a little uncomfortable with the BBC interview. I don't know what she expected but I think she thought it was going to be more fluffy and that she wasn't going to have to defend her wealth. I like Jill very much and feel she a good person. But I did feel a bit sorry for her when she realized her sister and Aunt talk daily...she didn't believe it because I am sure she thought she knew everything that goes on in her family. Alex and Simon's outside Halloween decorating time was cute but at the end he was left to finish up I giggled about that. What a different perspective I have on these 2 from last season. I actually like Alex a lot this season. I have no words for Ramona except I would find it hard to be around her for too long. She has a Kathy Gifford vibe to her.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 7:36 am
I think part of the interaction for LuAnn and her dd was for cameras (maybe an outline by a producers to film them shopping - and if they are in a store, dont they have to have prior permission? I dont think its happenstance) ALex and Simon - Like Lilfair I also have a better opinion of A/S - but what truly got to me - paper decorations outside? and do people really leave pumpkins outside? We dont and we are in the suburbs (Kids being kids, take and kick 'em) even with that (again, producer outlined?) I still liked their interaction - and I liked the interaction with Alex and Bethanny with regards to Skinny Cocktail for Bethanny - I think that showcases Alex - and with the report she is no longer working for VS - good resume! I think Jill also handled it well - but I still LOL when she told them to tell Britian "HI" Kelly - she just still amazes me - I get that her kids trick or treating was more important than showing up to her own party on time - but IF she asked them to be there at 9 and they left after an hour (10:30?) well I did hear Kelly say it took her over an hour to get herself to look like that... but why was she surprised that the cameras were there and the Housewives werent? ESP since they called or texted her - oh well - but a cash bar!! did love Bethanny's comment about not putting her name on the charity but putting it on that - where did she hold that party? the dog party was funny too!! (was it all on the same night?)
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 8:21 am
I don't think the dog party was on the same night because Bethany made the comment that she was wearing her Rollergirl outfit twice. I loved when she called her dog "Roller-."
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 9:00 am
I think LuAnn "performs" always. And it's like she's so etiquette conscious that she asks the right questions but never listens to the answers. Which is why she never lets her daughter finish a conversation. Jill and the BBC interview was just uncomfortable. You could tell the BBC wanted to know how she felt about her own conspicuous consumption during the current economy and she didn't get it. She was, however, spot on when she said people are spending more than they make (or they did, and that's what got us into this). Kelly should not be invited back next season. She adds absolutely nothing. I had high hopes for her at the beginning but her actions and attitude lately are ridiculous. If taking care of her kids Halloween night is so important, then she should've had a party on another night. And really, it takes 1.5 hours to get ready? Really? I think it's downright rude and very tacky to have a party, not be there to greet your own guests (and show up very late to boot) AND have a cash bar. I'm really disliking her. (And loved Bethenny's comment about putting her name on a charity vs that party that looked like a flop anyways.) Ramona scares me. Her video was scary. She's way too intense. Talk about being tightly wound.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 10:29 am
I'm sorry but that bag Jill bought for $17,000.00 was not even pretty. I would rather give the money away than have only a bag to show for it.
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Terolyn
Member
05-06-2004
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 10:52 am
I really don't like the majority of fashion bags and shoes out there. I am a jeans & tshirt kinda gal. Give me my reef sandals, my "peace" bag and I am ready to go. The only thing I spend money on is my sunglasses, but then again, $300 for sunglasses for some folks aint that much.
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Texannie
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07-16-2001
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 1:13 pm
I am a purse and shoe gal, but I couldn't fathom paying that kind of money even if I had it!!!!
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