Lingerie and Laptops
I am one of six ladies featured in yesterday’s “Fashion Week Daily” Blogger Pajama Party photo spread. Just to fill y’all in a bit, “FWD” is one of the bibles of fashion big wigs and well dressed New Yorkers during the Big Apple’s Fashion Week. The mag also just happens to be the in-house hot read at Conde Nast’s 4 Times Square building—home to such fabulous magazines as “Vogue,” the “New Yorker,” “Gourmet,” “Vanity Fair,” “Glamour” and “Esquire”…just to name a few.
While my picture is absolutely horrendous (I’ll placate my wounded ego by posting a nicer picture here), the shoot was a fabulous foray into a New York City that had heretofore only existed in my dreams. Champagne, room service, handsome fashion photogs–who couldn’t get used to that?!
In the article, we divulge such little tidbits as why we began blogging, what we nibble on while typing away our thoughts, the perks we’ve received (ooh la la… ummm, actually, no perks at all) as a result of our Z-list celebrity and where we like to kick back, unwind and have a glass of over-priced bubbly (I’ll take a “Cipriani’s” bellini any day of the week).
Thank you to my wonderful audience, for caring and reading about this Southern gal’s misadventures in the big city!
February 9th, 2006 at 10:09 am
It pains me to say this. I’ve been a loyal fan since stumbling across your blog but at some point, you stopped writing about your life and just started writing about you (and posting your own photo). You’re a brilliant writer. Just wish the topics were more along the lines of what drew me in at first.
February 9th, 2006 at 10:25 am
Congrats! You always look like the statuesque southern blonde that you are. Beautiful on here and in fashion week daily.
February 9th, 2006 at 10:26 am
Ditto to Paige’s comment. I have no issues with the photos … its just that your voice has changed since you went public.
You have incredible talent and look forward to your future posts.
February 9th, 2006 at 10:56 am
I’m sorry to say I agree with Paige as well. I love your writing but please dial the PR down a notch! I feel like I am constantly being “sold” for Jamie’s future job and your next book deal.
You are a Southern gal, you know “less is more” sometimes.
I would love to see you write about other facets of your life as well.
February 9th, 2006 at 11:13 am
paige, lisa, stretch and all my readers–i appreciate y’all’s input. all of the suggestions, critiques and comments i will take to heart. meanwhile, all i can say is that i’ve tried to mix up the format a bit. but, since it looks as if my loyal readers preferred some of my earlier posts, i will work hard to give you the southern prose that y’all deserve.
thank you for the kind critique.
February 9th, 2006 at 12:48 pm
LOL. Golleeee, y’all most welcome m’dam.
I love your writing style. Your talent was obvious from your first few posts … I only wish I could write like you do. I feel the tone of the blog has shifted in the new year, and I do not enjoy it as much as I once did. But, I believe in you and believe that you will once again regain your voice that found you such acclaim in a very very short time.
You’ll make ole’ granddaddy proud as he looks down on you in this city of sin.
February 9th, 2006 at 1:48 pm
there was nothin wrong with ur picture in that mag
February 9th, 2006 at 3:42 pm
I hate to say it, but I agree wit Paige and stretch. Your posts used to have this wonderful nostalgic feel and your language was so warm and inviting. I miss it and hope you write more.
Congrats on the WWD article!
February 9th, 2006 at 8:04 pm
Have Fun! Go For The Gusto! Your writing talent is not going to disappear because you’re having fun being the “Toast of New York”!
I enjoy reading about it all. This is your blog, so it’s about your life. I love life here in GB Florida but I love hearing the fun that other people are having elsewhere. Life is short so get to livin’ it!
February 10th, 2006 at 9:36 am
I actually don’t mind the self promotion as long as you continue to publish your wonderful stories.
Caryn
February 10th, 2006 at 11:38 am
How exciting that all of this is happening for you! I am missing Fashion Week and being at the tents for the first time since my move back south. Live it up for me!
P.S. I personally am enjoying the new format…it gives us insight on what is happening with you as a writer…plus I think you are still giving us your writing style, etc. Keep up the good work!
February 11th, 2006 at 11:52 am
Belle, don’t listen to them. I stop by from time to time and -every time- I thoroughly enjoy the read. Very cool about being in FWD! And I love the addition of the photos. You’re a true beauty. Be happy
, ~Ann
February 11th, 2006 at 8:30 pm
Which 5 languages?
February 13th, 2006 at 2:53 am
Belle, you have a wonderful blog and I enjoy everything you write. Your writing style is unique and I wish I had your talent. I love the fact that you added the personal stories and photos about yourself. You are a beautiful person with a beautiful heart. Keep up the great work!
PS. I agree with Caryn, texas cinderella and ann!