So my latest guilty pleasure is SOAPnet’s most recent attempt at original programming, "The Fashionista Diaries." The reality show follows a group of 20-somethings as they try to break into the fickle fashion industry in NYC. Over the last few weeks the fledglings have seen their fair share of drama, including the resignation of (drag) Queens, Juicy Couture-loving Nicole, who lacked the tough skin (and style sense) to make it in the cutthroat PR biz. The saying is true, kids: If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.
During last night’s episode, Jane mag (R.I.P.) assistants Rachel and Andrew were assigned to pull different looks for an upcoming photo shoot with Stacey Bendet, designer for Alice + Olivia. Aspiring designer Andrew even snagged some career advice from super cute Cynthia Rowley in the process.
Meanwhile FLIRT! assistants, Tina and Janjay, channeling the Sex and the City gals and looking every bit ladies-who-lunch in their oversized sunglasses and bold jewelry, commiserated over their non-existent dating life during a picnic in Central Park.
At Seventh House PR, Bridget’s witchy boss interviewed candidates to replace Nicole. Experienced Kristin is clearly the frontrunner (although there wasn’t much competition), but we’ll have to wait until next week to see who’s the chosen “Fashionista.”
Whiny Bridget (a.k.a. “little Nicole Richie”) and uber-flirt Andrew continued to play cat and mouse throughout the entire episode, with Bridget rejecting his kiss in the end. Such a tease!
Coming up next week: Tina attends church with Janjay and discovers it’s “B.Y.O.B” (Bring Your Own Bible). Love her! She’s climbing the charts as my new fav reality star, right after Whitney from MTV’s The Hills. For those of you who tuned in, whatd ya think??
