If “The Devil Wears Prada” were a reality show, it would be “Stylista.” Eleven aspiring fashion enthusiasts vie for a much-coveted editorial job with Elle magazine. They work as assistants to Elle’s Fashion News Director, Anne Slowey, a demanding but well-respected fashion icon. The competitors carry out an assistant task and a fashion editorial assignment in each episode.
Each week, in consultation with Elle’s Creative Director, Joe Zee, Anne fires one person, until the last assistant standing gets “promoted” to the coveted real-life job opportunity. The grand prize includes a paid editorial position at Elle magazine, a paid lease on a great apartment in Manhattan, and a clothing allowance at H&M, all for one year, valued at $100,000.
Stylista is premiering on The CW tonight at 9p and it’s the must-have fall fashion accessory! I love Stylista! It is catty and competitive and the Judges tell it like it is really is.
The first competition has the 11 competing to get the perfect breakfast for Anne Slowey. And of course before they got their mission they all said that they did not want to get her coffee. Welcome to the real world. As the show goes on they are tested on their knowledge of fashion and also creating a page for Elle Magazine.
When they aren’t on assignment, they are home in the apartment and let’s just say not everyone gets along. When you are in your early 20’s vying for your dream job that pays $100,000 it is not about getting along. And believe me the claws come out when they are introduced and they just keep getting sharper as the show goes on. I am waiting for the day when Megan and Kate really go at it because you know they will. I mean you know the show is going to be good when someone is taken the hospital in the second episode. It took DWTS a few seasons before they sent someone to the hospital.
People have been saying that Anne Slowey and Joe Zee come off as bitchy on the show and I think that is such BS! That is how it really is in the business and if you can’t handle it…get out. But as tough as they seem, they are really nice to Danielle and don’t make an issue about her weight and that is something I really respect.
What these 11 assistant-wannabes are vying for is real and the show treats it as that. It doesn’t feel fake like the show beforehand, America’s Next Top Model. I am not into fashion, but I am so loving this show! So tune in to Stylista tonight and every Wednesday at 9p for a reality competition show that is real.
ABC is doing something unfashionale, they are cutting costs for the wardrobe departments of their shows like Dirty Sexy Money (is that still on?) and Desperate Housewives according to Scoop.
The network, home to highly wardrobed dramas such as “Dirty Sexy Money” and “Desperate Housewives,” has circulated a memo titled “new wardrobe guidelines” that outlines the “maximum allowable spend” for categories of clothing for each character.
No more than $150 may be spent on men’s or women’s accessories; no more than $250 on a pair of women’s shoes (only $200 for men’s shoes). Handbags should cap out at $300 and men’s suits at $1,500.
What will stars like Eva Longoria and Lucy Lui do, now that they will have to wear cheaper clothes. Can they precious skin handle it?
Personally I think ABC is being selfish. People like me like buying those once-used clothes at a cheaper cost from It's A Wrap and I don't want cheaper hand-me-downs.
How I Met Your Mother's Alyson Hannigan is going to become a Mother in real life according People. The former Buffy star and her husband of five years Alex Denisof, who she met on the show, are expecting their first child this spring. Now I want to know if Lily and Marshall are also going to have their first child or will How I Met Your Mother hide her pregnancy behind big objects?
Season 7 of Dancing with the Stars is all about the injuries. The Stars are spending more time in the hospital than they are in the rehearsal studio. Well maybe not that bad, but pretty darn close.
Brooke Burke aka Big Mouth (pictured above because I am sure most of you don't know who she is) hurt her foot on Sunday and was taken to the hospital for observation on Monday. The doctors said she had a bad bruise. Brooke Burke blogged that her foot her more on Tuesday than Monday, but not bad enough for her to go out after the results show.
After the results show, Julianne made her first trip to the hospital (a place her brother Derek, Brooke's partner, knows all to well) this season for stomach pains according to ETonline.She was experiencing slight stomach pains all day and the doctors felt it was best for her to have them checked out.
Susan Lucci admitted on Monday's show that she broke two bones in her foot, but that is not going to stop her to continue hustling on the show come Monday.
And finally Toni Braxton is suffering from major sore loser disease. According to Watch with Kristin she did not come back to talk to press after the show, the first celeb voted off the show not to do that.
Saying all of that Cloris Leachman, who is 82 is still going strong and has yet to visit the hospital…I think that says it all!!!
UPDATE: Julianne Hough blogged about her hospital visit and says she is doing better.
With stomach problems, you never know what’s going on. It could've been appendicitis. It turned out just to be a bad stomach. As my mom said, better safe than sorry.
But everything’s good, I’m fine. Before I left the hospital, which was pretty late, I asked the doctor if I could have a note to sleep in. 🙂 I was supposed to do the group dance rehearsal today, but I’m going to go back to bed and relax and hopefully take it easy today. Tonight, I’m supposed to tape Jimmy Kimmel for a show that will air the night of the CMAs, on the 12th. But I don’t know if I'll make it. I can do that another day. Oh, my performance of "My Hallelujah Song" is supposed to air on DWTS on November 11th. As for next week, Cody and I got the Samba. I’m excited. I think Cody’s up to it.
Next week I'll finish talking about the songs on my album. I keep getting distracted. For right now, though, it's back to bed.
UPDATE 2: Here is Susan Lucci with her ankle/foot wrapped up:
Months after George Takei announced that he wasn’t inviting William Shatner to his wedding, Captain Kirk is responding to Sulu’s diss. I think we all assumed that because Star Trek has such a lasting appeal that we thought their friendships were the same way. As Shatner describes it, appearances were just for show and it has been over 40 years ago and the actors didn’t cross paths much back in the day when the show was filmed.
So which one are you siding with? I am biased towards Shatner because I love Boston Legal!
UPDATE: George Takei responded to William Shatner on his site:
“It is unfortunate that Bill was unable to join us for our wedding as he indeed was invited to attend. It is our hope that at this point he joins us in voting NO on Proposition 8, which seeks to eliminate the fundamental right for same-sex couples to marry in California.”
–George Takei, October 22, 2008
I don’t know who to believe anymore…Beam me up, Scotty…
In all seriousness if you live in California and you are over 18, please Vote NO on Prop 8!
