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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Project Runway: Shotgun wedding dress
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The high: Definitely Baby Jerell!
The low: There’s no reunion show this season. Jerell was my fan favorite.
Oh, the drama! This was possibly my WORST episode of “Project Runway” ever, because of all the tears and the fact that someone super-nice would go home while someone super-annoying would be selected for Bryant Park. I hated the suspense!
Right: Who says having an orchid on your head is overwrought? (Photo: BravoTV.com)
Jerell (the loser): Thought the bride’s dress was interesting and pretty. Bridesmaid dress — I wasn’t offended by the color (Michael Kors, how many times have you been a bridesmaid? I would have gladly chosen Jerell over Watters and Watters.) Would have given him the win, for a more bridal look.
Kenley: Thought the bride’s dress was brilliant, innovative and wearable, but thought the bridesmaid dress looked like any boring ‘tween dance dress. Besides, no connnection between the two.
Korto: Bride’s dress looked better on the mannequin; did Korto alter it significantly? Bridesmaid dress, with its plunging neckline and miniskirt, was a bit risque for a wedding, and probably unflattering for most women.
Leanne: Thought they missed the mark on this industrial bride’s dress, which had a pocket effect, and I can’t think of anything sillier on a formal gown than pockets. Didn’t find it so chic at all. The bridesmaid dress — eh! — no great shakes here.
Meantime, the designers paid a visit to “Regis and Kelly” this week: See even more tears and watch the healing begin at this Gawker.com link.
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10/8: Real Housewives of Atlanta premiere party, feedback
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I know, I know. You’re probably already sick of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” but I skipped the Presidential debate to attend the premiere party at the W Hotel near Perimeter Mall. It was a swank affair in a crowded room showing the first episode on not just one, but TWO screens. Hundreds of people were there, including Evander Holyfield (his daughter works for one of the housewives), former Falcon Chuck Smith, Mark Hayes of “Good Day Atlanta” and Rashan Ali of Hot 107.9.
After the show was over, the five ladies posed for photos endlessly. I was there at least an hour after it was over and the cameras were still snapping! I only took a couple of shots:
NeNe Leakes with DeShawn Snow at the W.
Hot 107.9’s Rashan Ali talks with Justin Jones.
Former Falcon Chuck Smith, who knows four of the ladies (including NeNe from his hometown) joins real estate developer Chris Davenport.
I spoke with Gregg, the real estate developer married to NeNe, who was being handed a gift box from the W given to his wife to hold on to. It was a “wish” box so he said, “I wish for success, happiness and wealth!” When I noted to him that he looked a bit uncomfortable on the show, he said, “I’m more of a behind the scenes guy.” He did enjoy the show, though: “Nene is always going to be real and that’s what I love about her.”
ABOVE: Nyssa Green, who owns a makeup/wardrobe agency called the Green Room, with “Good Day Atlanta” co-host Mark Hayes.
Reaction to the show in the blogosphere hasn’t exactly been kind. The contrast between the show and the economy going to hell is a bit surreal. The roughest one I saw is from jezebel.com
The Real Housewives of Atlanta — made up mostly of women who are wives of athletes — are the shallowest, bitchiest, and most materialistic we’ve seen in this Bravo series. All of them act like the girls you see on MTV’s My Super Sweet 16 — demanding designer labels, extravagant birthday cakes, and fully loaded Escalades — but perhaps the most disgusting is Shereé, who talks about how much “class” she has, which is a sure sign she doesn’t have any.
Zap2it gave it a lukewarm review.
All in all, there are no real surprises in this third version of the franchise. There’s still an orgy of excessive spending, jockeying for recognition and questionable taste. It’s all a bit too familiar, and maybe, just maybe, audiences have finally gotten their fill of watching people richer than they are enjoy life more. While we’re strategizing on when to fill up on gas, how to stay gainfully employed and how to balance grocery shopping with eating out, it’s asking a lot for us to really care about those who write $68,000 checks for a car in one go, never wear the same outfit twice or have a bowling alley in their basement.
And here’s film.com’s take.:
Apparently, The Real Housewives of Atlanta didn’t get the memo about the economy, or else they’re single-handedly trying to revive it.
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