Kelly Cutrone wants you to know a few things about herself, in case you've decided who she is without even asking. No. 1) Yes, she is a "bitch." No. 2) No, she's not a "witch." No. 3) Duh, her "Amish, psycho killer look" isn't intentional. There's no time to put on lip gloss when you're building an empire, people!
See your favorite scary boss lady set the record straight during our sit-down interview with her, plus after the jump, hear KC explain why her employees are expected to wear head-to-toe black at fashion shows. (Hint: Rich, successful business owners tend to have a ton of common sense.)
Throughout this season of Styl'D, the junior assistants will be watching each episode and blogging about their reactions. Below, check out what Gary wrote after seeing Episode 3.
Tyler Hilton. He is so talented, and I loved working with him. His entire family was there for his performance, and I have to say, they were a delight!
I don’t really know how I feel about my job on this week's episode. Is it just me, or did Julie seem over it? I thought I did great last week with Josh Henderson, but something changed with her, and it was totally bumming me out. She was treating me like a first day assistant! From the coffee runs to the critiquing, I felt that these senior stylists were not seeing my potential. I didn’t really know what to do, and I was getting discouraged.
I did like working with Cody though. He is smart, organized and we have a great time together. Spending time with him is like chillin’ with my brother … effortless and fun. One thing I like about Cody is that he does his research, and he knows his clients. This is key in the biz.
Can you believe Brett really crashed into a car? Holy guacamole, the poor guy! I swear, if it is not one thing with him, it is another. I actually had no idea that happened. I feel like there was a curse following him around.
So what did I learn on Episode 3, you ask? I learned that patience is a virtue. And it is something that I have to work on every day.
Throughout this season of Styl'D, the junior assistants will be watching each episode and blogging about their reactions. Below, check out what Tara wrote after seeing Episode 3.
I was so terrified to work with Jen Rade. She is one of the top stylists in the fashion industry so it is definitely intimidating to work with someone so successful in my dream job. Additionally, I had just seen her rip Gary a new ass**le so I was going into this assignment thinking, ‘Okay, no talking and no trying to f**k the clients.’
Watching the Chester French job was really hard for me. I just wanted to reach through the screen and shake myself. I clammed up and hid in a corner the entire time. I was hoping to stay in Jen’s good graces, but I became really self-conscious and doubted my every move. I wasn’t bringing creativity or anything at all to the table. At the time, I felt like there was nothing I could do to be proactive, but watching now, I could have performed 1000% better by speaking up and being more confident.
What's that we hear? An in-store fashion show at EXPRESS in NYC? Roxy and Erin from The City will be there? Fans are invited? Oh, hell yeah!
Sorry for the late notice -- that's just how we roll here in Busytown USA -- but ... you're cordially invited to the EXPRESS store in SoHo tonight from 6pm to 8pm to check out some hot holiday styles inspired by the girls of The City! Plus, you'll have an opportunity to meet Roxy and Erin (and maybe ask them some burning questions about Liv Palermo's self-proclaimed hip-hop obsession). So if you're in The City (New York City, that is) and you've got a little time on your hands, swing by the party! Just remember to RSVP first to EXPRESSrsvp@ELLE.com.
KellyAnne's taken quite a few helpings of Real World/Road Rules Challenge man candy over the seasons -- hey, it's not like she denies it -- but tonight we saw her all worked up about a rampant rumor that she and Dunbar played Hide The Piglet during their stint as roommates in Australia. Whatchu talkin' about, Kimberly?!
KellyAnne INSISTED on both Episode 8 of The Ruins and its Aftershow that she and Dunbar NEVER had sex ... though if you want to get technical, apparently they did other things (er, see naughty video below). And as is typical with any he said/she said debate, Dunbar's got a whole different story...
Something smells funky in Thailand, no? Check out both Challengers' arguments here, then take our poll and tell us whether or not you think Dunbar dipped his wick in KellyAnne's hot wax!
+ For more discussion about Episode 8, check out all of our Ruins Replay interviews with Evan, Susie, Sarah and Johnnyright here!
As far as Real World/Road Rules Challenge tussles go, tonight's brown liquor-induced beatdown (costarring Brad and Darrell) ranks right up there with CT's nervous breakdown all over Adam's face during The Duel 2. Fun to watch, prolly not as fun to participate. But hey, that's why we don't sign up to be on psycho game shows like The Ruins and instead opt to sit back, relax -- maybe grab some popcorn and M&Ms -- and check out the instant replays. Take a peek yourself, plus make sure to share your comments in the player as the punches are being thrown!
So what got into Brad? And did he and Darrell ever make up? 'Course they did! Dudes hugged it out on tonight's Aftershow and even shared more touchy-feely sentiments with us in the green room after the taping. In the below videos, take a look at what both Brad and Darrell had to say about their temporary violent streaks.
+ Want to see more interviews with tonight's Aftershow guests? Click here for video clips of KellyAnne, Dunbar, Brad, Casey and more!
Aside from Joe Zee and Freddie Fackelmayer's dad, it's been a stretch trying to find one guy on The City who treats our favorite ladies with the kindness and respect they deserve. Case in point: Whitney's dinner date with Abbreviation Boy (above) and Roxy's run-in with that Hugh Hefner wannabe (below).
Are we missing something here? Last time we checked, Whitney and Roxy still looked like supermodels -- and acted much smarter -- so why's it been so hard for them to land a guy who isn't a total d-bag?
We know, we know. We sound a little angry, like maybe dating life isn't going so well for us either. And if that were true, all we could really do is throw up our hands and yell, "I am soooo much better than this crap!" (But we won't, cuz that would be really disruptive to the other bloggers in the office.)
Since our most effective form of deflection tends to be asking everyone else's opinion, let's put it to a poll. You tell us: Are Whit and Roxy (and possibly Lisa) doing something wrong to attract all these losers?
Oh, Livvy Palerms ... Of course you love hip-hop! You thought Cobra Starship and Elle's music editor would be shocked to hear it, but we've always been privy to your street side. In fact, whenever we hear Public Enemy's "Fight the Power," we can't help but picture you wearing an Adidas tracksuit, and krumping. And because no hip-hop enthusiast can call themselves such without ever hearing of, er, iconic rappers A Tribe Called Quest, we're currently in the midst of making you a mix tape filled with some of their greatest hits, as well as other rhymes from rap innovators that we think might tickle your grill. Take a peek at our growing playlist:
OLIVIA'S 'SHOP HARD' MIX
1. "Buggin' Out" by A Tribe Called Quest
Key Lyric: Yo when you bug out, you usually have a reason for the action
Sometimes you don’t it’s just for mere satisfaction
2. "It's Tricky" by Run-D.M.C.
Key Lyric: And in the city it's a pity cuz we just can't hide
Tinted windows don't mean nothin,' they know who's inside
3. "She's Crafty" by the Beastie Boys
Key Lyric: D. pulled me over said, "Hide your gold,
The girl is crafty like ice is cold!"
4. "Can I Kick It?" by A Tribe Called Quest
Key Lyric: Feel free, drop your pants, check your ha-ir
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Put two sworn enemies known for PDC (Public Displays of Clawing) together in a darkly lit room, add a few cocktails, then cue the conversation about their shared ex-boyfriend. Whaddya got? Some of the boldest, bitchiest insults and accusations ever slung in Hills history. And though we're always up for a good catfight, something in us couldn't help from wondering how Kristin Cavallari and Jayde Nicole's confrontation during last night's episode would have gone down if either of them had practiced some manners. Below, we've written up a hypothetical what-could-have-been if the girls had prepared for co-starring on The Hills by first attending Charm School, or say, met for tea and crumpets instead of Grey Goose and soda.
PART I What happened: To begin the discussion, Jayde got straight to the point and said to Kristin, "Obviously, you don't want to be here. I don't want to be here either, but I had to call you just to figure out what is going on."
What could have happened: Jayde preceded what was sure to be a tough discussion by offering up a pleasantry: "That's a pretty outfit, Kristin. I'm sorry we're meeting under such lousy circumstances, but I felt it was important to speak face to face." Read more...
Throughout this season of Styl'D, the junior assistants will be watching each episode and blogging about their reactions. Below, check out what Brett wrote after seeing Ep. 3.
Just like Kristin Cavallari, The Bitch Is Back! Haha, I'm just kidding -- I'm far from a bitch! But I was so glad to have my job back. (It has been so hard to keep from you guys on Twitter and Facebook that I did end up back at MMA ... You have all been hounding me!)
When we were filming, that was for real the longest, not to mention hardest time I had in this program. It looks like I was out of work for just a few days, but it was much longer than that! But as you saw tonight, things started to turn around. I mean, besides the fact of me backing into JAMIE KING’S car!!!! Ooops. It was so funny watching that scene -- you can see me looking at the camera guy being like, "Oh hell, what am I supposed to do now?!" Anyway, Jamie was a nice guy, and I'm pretty sure he has more money in his bank account than me (that is kind of a given for everyone though! Ha!)
The job with Chester French was AMAZING! Everything went my way (i.e. nothing went wrong) because I wouldn't let it! I didn't know what was up with Tara though. I was a little worried to work next to her -- she is amazing, but thank God she was a quiet, little mouse on that job!!!
Sooo ... I'm back, guys, 1st place and trucking! The other assistants better look out. I'm not going to let ANYONE get in my way this time! Stay tuned!
