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That castle did look very familiar. I was wondering if they went there with that Queen of Versailles woman in a previous season? I remember the stews and deck crew guys hauling all that stuff up the stairs.

I can't even comment on the ridiculousness that is the Tumi/Natalya situation. Kyle certainly has his hand in a lot of that, but yet, he flies under Sandy's radar. Apparently, Kyle is now Sandy's favorite, and can do no wrong. Sandy must have read every book on positive management tropes and memorized them all. She just spouts all this nonsense, feel-good bullshit without getting to the root of the problem. I hate when Sandy's voice go down an octave or two - you know she's going to be spewing some phony-sounding compliments or supposed morale-boosting affirmations. I thought that these guests were kind of demanding, especially the "vegan" woman. I get that they are paying a lot of money for this trip, but if you are so concerned about your meals, you should be doing personal consults with the chef to insure you get exactly the "flavors" in the vegan dishes you are looking for. Jack did not throw Tumi under the bus as she said - Tumi repeated exactly what the guest stated she wanted with her tofu. The guest did not say "breaded and deep fried". To me, the best talking head of the night was "Cheffy" (Jack), when he said "This ship is turning into the Titanic and we all know that didn't work out so well for Jack" - I'm paraphrasing here, but that made me laugh out loud! So far, he seems to be very capable and talented, with a good demeanor. Let's hope it stays that way. Lastly, why all of a sudden, are the stews and deck hands referring to the chef as "Cheffy"? Are they too lazy to remember Jack's name? I get giving the chef respect by referring to him/her as "Chef", due to their training, but to cutesy it up? That only sounds right when Aesha and Jason say it that way with their great accents. Something tells me certain chefs in previous seasons of all franchises would not have appreciated being called "Cheffy".

I think that Ryan didn't show up because he didn't have enough time to create an original art piece on graffiti a denim jacket. Or possibly, the producers told him he was required to wear a shirt.

Monica may not have been paid, but did she get college credits like Sonja Morgan's assistants/interns?? (Sonja's assistants/interns were all supposedly unpaid, but receiving college credits for the honor of working in Sonja's basement) I think there is more to this story, and I want to know!!

And, here I thought that Luca was trying to bring back puka shell necklaces!! I didn't realize they were pearls. 🤣

So much for bitching at others for NOT sharing enough of their lives!!!

Not sure if this is the right thread, but I was browsing Talbots' 40% off sale today, and clicked on this denim shirt, and guess who's modeling?? I had to confirm that it is Ubah - apparently, she is one of their go to models. I've never realized it until today!! (Hopefully, the correct photo shows up!) BTW - this is a great sale, if Talbot's is your style. https://www.talbots.com/boyfriend-shirt---denim/P223075044.html?cgid=apparel-blouses-and-shirts&dwvar_P223075044_color=INDIGO NIGHT WASH&dwvar_P223075044_sizeType=MS#3e634ffbe76ca0aeb336cb7868=&start=1

Awww....I would have liked to see Aunt Chippy hang around for at least one more week, if for nothing but a comedic commentary.

I've never watched a Bachelor/ette show ever, so this was new for me. I knew the premise from my kids, so I knew what to expect, but I'm confused as I couldn't remember any of the women's names. Some seem a little desperate, some seemed quite camera-hungry and others just seem to be there for the right reason. I hope I enjoy it more, but seeing the coming attractions, I think I might not be so crazy about it. I did like the fact that they didn't try to hide some of the issues that we "older generation" face - hearing aids, I really want to know what happened with Aunt Chippy (I must have missed it), as I don't think she got a rose! I love her - I watch her youtube videos constantly, and she is a hoot!! All of these people, including Gerry, look absolutely phenomenal! But, you could clearly tell the women who have an longstanding relationship with botox, fillers and teeth whitening vs. those who may have gotten a few little "tweaks" before appearing on the show. Gerry, also, looks like he may have had a few tweaks and botox shots, but he is one handsome guy!! I'm surprised the local divorcess/widows in his part of Indiana haven't been knocking on his door delivering casseroles and offering to spend time with him.

I have never seen a housewife more opposed to anything "Real Housewives" as Mary. I have also never seen anyone with such a perpetual scowl. Mary is a poster child for RBF, except her face is always in bitch mode, and not just when it's resting. She's miserable. I do have to give Mary props, though, because I really thought she was going to hightail it out of the Trixie Motel once she realized that Trixie was a drag queen, and she hung in there.

I applauded your post, just so you won't feel left out anymore! 😂 And, yeah, I've been to too many hibachi places/dinners where that flaming onion stack doesn't impress me much. I think it's cute, but I'm more impressed with the actual food. Around here, at-home private hibachi dinners are currently a big trend right now. Companies send a hibachi chef with the flat top, all the food (your choice from pre-determined selections) and add-ons. They set up on your deck, patio, backyard, etc., and do the whole hibachi dinner thing for you and your invited friends.

I really miss Cameron, but Naomie can stay gone. In my opinion, she was a spoiled, snooty, snotty, whiney person. I would prefer to see Cameron and Chelsea back on the show. They were my favorites.

I agree-very odd fashion choices for all of them. I was especially confused about Leva's fur jacket and why she kept it buttoned up to the neck, while the other women were wearing more summery dresses and outfits. And, on another note, I wondered more about Leva's fur jacket because it is identical to one I had in the early 1980's - mine was a silver fox "corduroy cut" jacket. I wonder if she picked hers up at a vintage shop on King Street. Hasn't anyone let Leva know that wearing genuine fur is really not a thing these days? I was more intrigued by the jacket than I was by the wearer.

Those chaps.....WTF???? Why would anyone choose to wear an uncomfortable, leather, multipiece outfit to Palm Springs? Wasn't she hot? Wasn't she uncomfortable on the plane? Why does Mary need to constantly prove her "worth" by wearing some of the tackiest designs ever logo'd by a brand? And, speaking of tacky, really bad designs - WTF with those shoes that Lisa showed her husband while packing? They weren't Louis Vuitton (I can't remember the brand), but I immediately said to the TV, in my best Countess Luann voice - "Even Louis Vuitton makes mistakes, dear" (Classic line when Luann and Alex were discussing Alex's "Herman Munster" boots.)

Not just wealthy people. I have a CZ eternity band that I wear on vacation instead of my real one. I also have some CZ rings that I wear that I wouldn't be super upset over if lost in a ladies' room I know a lot of younger brides have duplicates of their engagement rings to wear on their honeymoons. Any good jewelry is a serious investment, whether $6,000.00, $60,000.00 or more, all depending on your income level. And, as such, should be kept as safe as possible, especially when traveling. I'm just wondering about this and want to know more about it.

Mary has always had a tendency to insult or downplay other housewives' things. I can remember her making fun of others' purses and clothes in the first couple of seasons, too. I think that Mary is just a wee bit annoyed that the other women can afford to dress and accessorize themselves as well as, or better, than she does. I don't know if the ring is worth $60,000.00, but I find it a little ridiculous to wear a ring of that value on a vacation. Get a good quality dupe for vacation wear and leave the expensive stuff at home. Never mind losing it, but flashing that much bling in airports, etc., leaves you open to a mugging/theft. Whatever the case, I think the ring is gone for good, wherever it went, so I hope it's insured.

Never mind the Dom - I really cannot wait until Mary actually meets Trixie Mattel!! I think we're going to see some really interesting looks from those bug-eyes of Mary's. Something tells me that she's not exactly used to being around or interacting with drag queens. That motel looked adorable - I'd love to stay there, with or without Dom.

Don't forget Rosie - Countess LuAnn's live-in housekeeper/nanny!!! I'm lucky if I can remember all of this new group of housewives' names, never mind any of their family members. Have the Real Housewives' franchises finally jumped the shark?

I agree - just because I loved that when Zac was a judge, the judging was shown to be much more intense (i.e., the upclose views of the designs). Based on the seasons when he was a judge, Zac is fair and constructively critical - he doesn't try to totally eviscerate someone with his comments. I also loved that Zac was thinking "out of the box", and mentioning handbag and accessories lines from Bishme and, with Nina's prompting, Laurance. I bet that either one or both of them would do amazingly well as handbag/accessory designers. I would love to see a handbag line from Laurance, especially because she knows how to manipulate leather - I think I would definitely be in the market for a Laurance handbag.

I agree with you. I would imagine that during a "real" runway show, that Mimi is instructed on how she should walk, whether it be a hip swinging gait, a slow stroll or a quick step strut. I also imagine that she follows those directions, unless she doesn't want to work anymore. I think that PR gives the models some leeway and a chance to showcase themselves a bit, so models with confidence take advantage of that. Mimi seems definitely not lacking in confidence, and she can definitely walk a runway, albeit very dramatically and oftentimes, NOT showcasing the garment, as you mention. She absolutely takes advantage of every time any camera is on her, and, imo, it is not used as an advantage to highlight the garment she is modeling. However, I also think that Mimi is overly-dramatic and quite the attention whore. She enters a room like everything should stop when she walks in. She comes across, at least to me, as haughty and self-absorbed, but I think that all models must have some bit of those traits in order to be successful.

After digesting this all, I think that the finale show was a bit of a letdown. As mentioned above - the designers were only given 8 days to create an 8 piece collection, and all done in the confines of the show workspace. That's a lot of pressure and personally, I miss the "at home" visits and critiques. The final collections - none of them completely blew me away. I liked certain pieces from each collection and disliked others. Overall, I was about 50/50 on each collection. Brittany's was street/athletic wear, but I can't really see people wearing a lot of it while working out or while walking around city streets. The garter things on so many garments were distracting and would create a safety issue around gym equipment as well as walking around. Could you imagine riding the subway? Unfortunately, the garters are open invitation to crime/assault, or even getting caught in the train doors or turnstiles. My issue with Bishme's collection was the hats. I knew he would include the hats since they got such high praise during the season, but the attached veils reminded me of a nun who was trying to be cool and modern, while still wearing her habit and headwear. Again, I don't think they would translate well into ready to wear (maybe they aren't supposed to?) My 3 year old granddaughter also often takes scarves and tucks them into hats to pretend some type of bride play - the hats were also reminiscent of that. Laurance's issue, for me, is that she really does not design anything for anyone that is not 20-30 yrs. old, 5'11" and 110 lbs. Most of garments are gorgeous, but would not translate well into ready to wear for the average person. The purple suit showed that. Also, there was another piece with those cone things on the bodice - is that a thing in fashion now? Unless they are fitted exactly, that is not going to look good on the average person. And even then, that look is horrible, as evidenced by the model. All in all, most of knew that this was going to be Bishme's win, so I'm glad that worked out for him and wish him success.

I agree - that purple suit was Christian's suggestion, but I don't think that was Laurance's choice of what to do with that fabric. I felt like that was a throw-away to appease Christian and to come up with an 8th piece to the collection. It didn't look like Laurance's point of view - it actually looked like KaraSaun's POV, without feathers and embellishments.

I'm happy for Bishme, but totally agree with your comment (bolded). Even Laurance didn't stand a chance - she is 48 years old. I'd like to know WHY Brandon didn't show. Bishme's collection was nice, but the entire collection did not wow me. I loved the red and white coat and dress and the final gown was stunning. The model who wore it was amazing, as well. I want to get a hug from Bishme's Mom - she looks like an amazing hugger!!

I wonder if Mimi struts down the streets of NY all the time - it seems as if she doesn't know how to walk normally. Mimi is a fabulous runway model, but you're spot on with the fact that she is very much in love with herself - unabashedly so!!!

So....you also have to pay stupid money for the privilege of watching Heather preen online? I think that's a hard pass for me. I don't mind paying for streaming services where I can watch actual decent shows and movies that will actually feature talented actors, but I'll stick with just my weekly pretentious updates from Heather on Bravo. $200.00 a year to watch Heather and Terry fake fawning over each other and themselves is too much for me.