Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 In a message dated 9/20/2004 9:47:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time, daiga.grady@... writes: > Did you get a chance to address your issues with > the clothes? Did you actually only get 2 days to shop? Which days > did they send you shopping? And why wouldn't they let you get a > Playtex NURSING bra? > > So, were you allowed to give them some 'rules' of stuff you wouldn't > or couldn't wear? LOL! I did address the issues with the clothes...REPEATEDLY...That is why I am sure they will make me look bad. I went so far as to cry on my video diary I was so frustrated. I really got a lot less than 2 days to shop. They wouldn't let me get a Playtex nursing bra because it was one specific bra that they were advertising for Playtex. I couldn't even have gotten a playtex bra that comes in my size because it would have been a different style than the one they were paid to advertise. I tried to give them my rules but mostly they ignored me. I pitched a HUGE fit about it. They said that most people do so I wasn't the first and I wouldn't be the last. It is very disapointing to think that you will get to spend $5000.00 on clothes in NYC only to find that most of the clothes you have to choose from are unfit for your lifestyle and that your favorite clothes are trashed. They kept calling a short skirt and heels the " Mommy on the Go " look. Gimme a break. Maybe some moms dress that way (other than for work)....not me. My mommy on the go look consisted of jeans, tennis shoes and a washable shirt with my hair out of the reach of little baby fingers. Now it consists of a short skirt (rule:skirt must be above knee length to make me look taller), 3 inch pointy heels (rule: pointy shoes make you look taller) and about 3 layers of mostly dry clean only shirts (rule: layers make you look pulled together). The show sounds great...I was SO EXCITED before I went. It is hard to imagine how dissapointed I was once I figured it out. I really cannot describe how different and dissapointing it was behind the scenes. Put it this way...I spent over an hour getting in and out of a taxi so they could film it from EVERY angle. That was just one event. I spent many hours walking in and out of stores so they could film it from every POSSIBLE angle. Everything was like that. Repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat for HOURS of filming. NOT FUN. I just wanted to shop, but there was very little time for that with all of the filming. I was totally unprepared. I will tell you when the show airs, but most of it is one big LIE. What is TLC's motto? " Life Unscripted " There was a script. and Clinton have writers and lines to memorize and stylists to pick the clothes for them. Oh well. I am sure they will twist and edit everything just the way they want to. Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hi , I love it! The paragraph where Kaitlin gets to spit on your Cashmere sweater! Keep me posted on your show! I'd love to tape it and watch it !!! Jennipher mjz28ss@...> wrote: Hello, I know that this is completely unrelated to Clubfoot, but everyone seemed so interested that I figured I would share. I went to NY to film an episode of TLC's " What Not to Wear. " Overall it was alot of work. The show does not show what actually goes on...AT ALL. I was totally unprepared. I spent 90% of the time filming and only 5% shopping. There are off camera stylists that pick the clothes for you while filming. It wasn't like I could really pick most things. I could refuse to buy the clothes, but with such limited time and stores...what was the point? The goal is to spend 5000.00 in 2 days, if you dont' then you lose the $ and have nothing to show for it. Most everthing they wanted me to buy was " Dry Clean Only " I had a huge problem with that because aside from being a mother, I have no where to wear fancy clothes. I am an RN, all I wear to work are scrubs. I must say I got about 80% Dry clean only clothes and 8 pairs of high heels. They swear that the heels are comfortable, but I already have massive blisters on my feet. and Clinton were alright. I must admit that Clinton is much nicer than by alot. They really wouldn't associate with me between taping, they had their own room to retreat into between scenes. For the beginning of the show they do as much as possible to make me look worse than I actually did. They used lighting and makeup tricks to do that. For the 360 mirror, they picked the worst outfits ever...so bad that I actually refused to wear some of the things they wanted me to. The show was not all I thought it would be. It really was not very much fun to say the least. It was an experience that I will never forget and I did end up with a cool wardrobe that I will hardly get to wear. ALthough on the show I say how great it is and stuff about how happy I was, like they wanted me too.. They also made me spend 8 hours taping a piece in Macy's about a Playtex bra that isn't even made in my size and that is not made for nursing moms like me. Even though the bra was way too small, I still had to pretend like I bought it because it was some stealth advertising deal with Playtex. So much for reality tv. What Not to Wear is basically an advertising show. I can't believe I never realized that before. Nick Arrojo was great though. He hacked my hair and although it looked beautiful after he spent 3 hours styling it, it looks like crap now because what mother has that much time to put into it? I spent an hour this morning trying to fix it without success and I can't pull it into a ponytail anymore. He fixed the color nicely though. The color is much better than it was before. I hate to sound negative, because I learned alot about fashion, but most of it did not apply to my life. I hear that the show makes people who buck them look like meanies, and I garantee I complained ALOT so they will most likely make me look bad on TV. But who am I to complain? Kaitlin gets to spit up on $250.00 cashmere sweaters and I can chase her around wearing $400.00 Siegerson on leather high heels while constantly brusing my hair out of my face. I will also be in Redbook magazine in December. It might be November or January though. The show won't air for atleast 8 weeks. They will let me know when. Just an update for those who are interested. Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hi , I love it! The paragraph where Kaitlin gets to spit on your Cashmere sweater! Keep me posted on your show! I'd love to tape it and watch it !!! Jennipher mjz28ss@...> wrote: Hello, I know that this is completely unrelated to Clubfoot, but everyone seemed so interested that I figured I would share. I went to NY to film an episode of TLC's " What Not to Wear. " Overall it was alot of work. The show does not show what actually goes on...AT ALL. I was totally unprepared. I spent 90% of the time filming and only 5% shopping. There are off camera stylists that pick the clothes for you while filming. It wasn't like I could really pick most things. I could refuse to buy the clothes, but with such limited time and stores...what was the point? The goal is to spend 5000.00 in 2 days, if you dont' then you lose the $ and have nothing to show for it. Most everthing they wanted me to buy was " Dry Clean Only " I had a huge problem with that because aside from being a mother, I have no where to wear fancy clothes. I am an RN, all I wear to work are scrubs. I must say I got about 80% Dry clean only clothes and 8 pairs of high heels. They swear that the heels are comfortable, but I already have massive blisters on my feet. and Clinton were alright. I must admit that Clinton is much nicer than by alot. They really wouldn't associate with me between taping, they had their own room to retreat into between scenes. For the beginning of the show they do as much as possible to make me look worse than I actually did. They used lighting and makeup tricks to do that. For the 360 mirror, they picked the worst outfits ever...so bad that I actually refused to wear some of the things they wanted me to. The show was not all I thought it would be. It really was not very much fun to say the least. It was an experience that I will never forget and I did end up with a cool wardrobe that I will hardly get to wear. ALthough on the show I say how great it is and stuff about how happy I was, like they wanted me too.. They also made me spend 8 hours taping a piece in Macy's about a Playtex bra that isn't even made in my size and that is not made for nursing moms like me. Even though the bra was way too small, I still had to pretend like I bought it because it was some stealth advertising deal with Playtex. So much for reality tv. What Not to Wear is basically an advertising show. I can't believe I never realized that before. Nick Arrojo was great though. He hacked my hair and although it looked beautiful after he spent 3 hours styling it, it looks like crap now because what mother has that much time to put into it? I spent an hour this morning trying to fix it without success and I can't pull it into a ponytail anymore. He fixed the color nicely though. The color is much better than it was before. I hate to sound negative, because I learned alot about fashion, but most of it did not apply to my life. I hear that the show makes people who buck them look like meanies, and I garantee I complained ALOT so they will most likely make me look bad on TV. But who am I to complain? Kaitlin gets to spit up on $250.00 cashmere sweaters and I can chase her around wearing $400.00 Siegerson on leather high heels while constantly brusing my hair out of my face. I will also be in Redbook magazine in December. It might be November or January though. The show won't air for atleast 8 weeks. They will let me know when. Just an update for those who are interested. Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hi ! Welcome home. Can't wait to see the show. I think we all know they make you look 10 times worse than you normally do for the " before " picture. Let us know when it airs!! Louisa 6-27-99 Zoe 2-22-04 RCF FAB 18/7 > Hello, > I know that this is completely unrelated to Clubfoot, but everyone > seemed so interested that I figured I would share. > I went to NY to film an episode of TLC's " What Not to Wear. " > Overall it was alot of work. The show does not show what actually > goes on...AT ALL. I was totally unprepared. I spent 90% of the time > filming and only 5% shopping. There are off camera stylists that > pick the clothes for you while filming. It wasn't like I could > really pick most things. I could refuse to buy the clothes, but with > such limited time and stores...what was the point? The goal is to > spend 5000.00 in 2 days, if you dont' then you lose the $ and have > nothing to show for it. > Most everthing they wanted me to buy was " Dry Clean Only " I had a > huge problem with that because aside from being a mother, I have no > where to wear fancy clothes. I am an RN, all I wear to work are > scrubs. I must say I got about 80% Dry clean only clothes and 8 > pairs of high heels. They swear that the heels are comfortable, but > I already have massive blisters on my feet. > and Clinton were alright. I must admit that Clinton is much > nicer than by alot. They really wouldn't associate with me > between taping, they had their own room to retreat into between > scenes. > For the beginning of the show they do as much as possible to make me > look worse than I actually did. They used lighting and makeup tricks > to do that. For the 360 mirror, they picked the worst outfits > ever...so bad that I actually refused to wear some of the things they > wanted me to. The show was not all I thought it would be. It really > was not very much fun to say the least. It was an experience that I > will never forget and I did end up with a cool wardrobe that I will > hardly get to wear. ALthough on the show I say how great it is and > stuff about how happy I was, like they wanted me too.. > They also made me spend 8 hours taping a piece in Macy's about a > Playtex bra that isn't even made in my size and that is not made for > nursing moms like me. Even though the bra was way too small, I still > had to pretend like I bought it because it was some stealth > advertising deal with Playtex. So much for reality tv. What Not to > Wear is basically an advertising show. I can't believe I never > realized that before. > Nick Arrojo was great though. He hacked my hair and although it > looked beautiful after he spent 3 hours styling it, it looks like > crap now because what mother has that much time to put into it? I > spent an hour this morning trying to fix it without success and I > can't pull it into a ponytail anymore. He fixed the color nicely > though. The color is much better than it was before. > I hate to sound negative, because I learned alot about fashion, but > most of it did not apply to my life. I hear that the show makes > people who buck them look like meanies, and I garantee I complained > ALOT so they will most likely make me look bad on TV. > But who am I to complain? Kaitlin gets to spit up on $250.00 cashmere > sweaters and I can chase her around wearing $400.00 Siegerson > on leather high heels while constantly brusing my hair out of > my face. > I will also be in Redbook magazine in December. It might be November > or January though. > The show won't air for atleast 8 weeks. They will let me know when. > Just an update for those who are interested. > Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Awww , I'm so sorry that your experience was not as great as it could have been. Did you get a chance to address your issues with the clothes? Did you actually only get 2 days to shop? Which days did they send you shopping? And why wouldn't they let you get a Playtex NURSING bra? So, were you allowed to give them some 'rules' of stuff you wouldn't or couldn't wear? LOL! Well, if nothing else, you can be the best dressed mom at Kaitlin's daycare! Daiga and Owen, 02/04/03 > Hello, > I know that this is completely unrelated to Clubfoot, but everyone > seemed so interested that I figured I would share. > I went to NY to film an episode of TLC's " What Not to Wear. " > Overall it was alot of work. The show does not show what actually > goes on...AT ALL. I was totally unprepared. I spent 90% of the time > filming and only 5% shopping. There are off camera stylists that > pick the clothes for you while filming. It wasn't like I could > really pick most things. I could refuse to buy the clothes, but with > such limited time and stores...what was the point? The goal is to > spend 5000.00 in 2 days, if you dont' then you lose the $ and have > nothing to show for it. > Most everthing they wanted me to buy was " Dry Clean Only " I had a > huge problem with that because aside from being a mother, I have no > where to wear fancy clothes. I am an RN, all I wear to work are > scrubs. I must say I got about 80% Dry clean only clothes and 8 > pairs of high heels. They swear that the heels are comfortable, but > I already have massive blisters on my feet. > and Clinton were alright. I must admit that Clinton is much > nicer than by alot. They really wouldn't associate with me > between taping, they had their own room to retreat into between > scenes. > For the beginning of the show they do as much as possible to make me > look worse than I actually did. They used lighting and makeup tricks > to do that. For the 360 mirror, they picked the worst outfits > ever...so bad that I actually refused to wear some of the things they > wanted me to. The show was not all I thought it would be. It really > was not very much fun to say the least. It was an experience that I > will never forget and I did end up with a cool wardrobe that I will > hardly get to wear. ALthough on the show I say how great it is and > stuff about how happy I was, like they wanted me too.. > They also made me spend 8 hours taping a piece in Macy's about a > Playtex bra that isn't even made in my size and that is not made for > nursing moms like me. Even though the bra was way too small, I still > had to pretend like I bought it because it was some stealth > advertising deal with Playtex. So much for reality tv. What Not to > Wear is basically an advertising show. I can't believe I never > realized that before. > Nick Arrojo was great though. He hacked my hair and although it > looked beautiful after he spent 3 hours styling it, it looks like > crap now because what mother has that much time to put into it? I > spent an hour this morning trying to fix it without success and I > can't pull it into a ponytail anymore. He fixed the color nicely > though. The color is much better than it was before. > I hate to sound negative, because I learned alot about fashion, but > most of it did not apply to my life. I hear that the show makes > people who buck them look like meanies, and I garantee I complained > ALOT so they will most likely make me look bad on TV. > But who am I to complain? Kaitlin gets to spit up on $250.00 cashmere > sweaters and I can chase her around wearing $400.00 Siegerson > on leather high heels while constantly brusing my hair out of > my face. > I will also be in Redbook magazine in December. It might be November > or January though. > The show won't air for atleast 8 weeks. They will let me know when. > Just an update for those who are interested. > Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Awww , I'm so sorry that your experience was not as great as it could have been. Did you get a chance to address your issues with the clothes? Did you actually only get 2 days to shop? Which days did they send you shopping? And why wouldn't they let you get a Playtex NURSING bra? So, were you allowed to give them some 'rules' of stuff you wouldn't or couldn't wear? LOL! Well, if nothing else, you can be the best dressed mom at Kaitlin's daycare! Daiga and Owen, 02/04/03 > Hello, > I know that this is completely unrelated to Clubfoot, but everyone > seemed so interested that I figured I would share. > I went to NY to film an episode of TLC's " What Not to Wear. " > Overall it was alot of work. The show does not show what actually > goes on...AT ALL. I was totally unprepared. I spent 90% of the time > filming and only 5% shopping. There are off camera stylists that > pick the clothes for you while filming. It wasn't like I could > really pick most things. I could refuse to buy the clothes, but with > such limited time and stores...what was the point? The goal is to > spend 5000.00 in 2 days, if you dont' then you lose the $ and have > nothing to show for it. > Most everthing they wanted me to buy was " Dry Clean Only " I had a > huge problem with that because aside from being a mother, I have no > where to wear fancy clothes. I am an RN, all I wear to work are > scrubs. I must say I got about 80% Dry clean only clothes and 8 > pairs of high heels. They swear that the heels are comfortable, but > I already have massive blisters on my feet. > and Clinton were alright. I must admit that Clinton is much > nicer than by alot. They really wouldn't associate with me > between taping, they had their own room to retreat into between > scenes. > For the beginning of the show they do as much as possible to make me > look worse than I actually did. They used lighting and makeup tricks > to do that. For the 360 mirror, they picked the worst outfits > ever...so bad that I actually refused to wear some of the things they > wanted me to. The show was not all I thought it would be. It really > was not very much fun to say the least. It was an experience that I > will never forget and I did end up with a cool wardrobe that I will > hardly get to wear. ALthough on the show I say how great it is and > stuff about how happy I was, like they wanted me too.. > They also made me spend 8 hours taping a piece in Macy's about a > Playtex bra that isn't even made in my size and that is not made for > nursing moms like me. Even though the bra was way too small, I still > had to pretend like I bought it because it was some stealth > advertising deal with Playtex. So much for reality tv. What Not to > Wear is basically an advertising show. I can't believe I never > realized that before. > Nick Arrojo was great though. He hacked my hair and although it > looked beautiful after he spent 3 hours styling it, it looks like > crap now because what mother has that much time to put into it? I > spent an hour this morning trying to fix it without success and I > can't pull it into a ponytail anymore. He fixed the color nicely > though. The color is much better than it was before. > I hate to sound negative, because I learned alot about fashion, but > most of it did not apply to my life. I hear that the show makes > people who buck them look like meanies, and I garantee I complained > ALOT so they will most likely make me look bad on TV. > But who am I to complain? Kaitlin gets to spit up on $250.00 cashmere > sweaters and I can chase her around wearing $400.00 Siegerson > on leather high heels while constantly brusing my hair out of > my face. > I will also be in Redbook magazine in December. It might be November > or January though. > The show won't air for atleast 8 weeks. They will let me know when. > Just an update for those who are interested. > Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Ok, wow. I never would have imagined it to be like that. Anyone who wants to turn me in can get it right out of their head now. You'd think they'd want you to get a wardrobe that is stylish but that fits your lifestyle. I don't think I'll watch the show the same way again. Let us know when your episode will be on so we can check it out! Theresa > Hello, > I know that this is completely unrelated to Clubfoot, but everyone > seemed so interested that I figured I would share. > I went to NY to film an episode of TLC's " What Not to Wear. " > Overall it was alot of work. The show does not show what actually > goes on...AT ALL. I was totally unprepared. I spent 90% of the time > filming and only 5% shopping. There are off camera stylists that > pick the clothes for you while filming. It wasn't like I could > really pick most things. I could refuse to buy the clothes, but with > such limited time and stores...what was the point? The goal is to > spend 5000.00 in 2 days, if you dont' then you lose the $ and have > nothing to show for it. > Most everthing they wanted me to buy was " Dry Clean Only " I had a > huge problem with that because aside from being a mother, I have no > where to wear fancy clothes. I am an RN, all I wear to work are > scrubs. I must say I got about 80% Dry clean only clothes and 8 > pairs of high heels. They swear that the heels are comfortable, but > I already have massive blisters on my feet. > and Clinton were alright. I must admit that Clinton is much > nicer than by alot. They really wouldn't associate with me > between taping, they had their own room to retreat into between > scenes. > For the beginning of the show they do as much as possible to make me > look worse than I actually did. They used lighting and makeup tricks > to do that. For the 360 mirror, they picked the worst outfits > ever...so bad that I actually refused to wear some of the things they > wanted me to. The show was not all I thought it would be. It really > was not very much fun to say the least. It was an experience that I > will never forget and I did end up with a cool wardrobe that I will > hardly get to wear. ALthough on the show I say how great it is and > stuff about how happy I was, like they wanted me too.. > They also made me spend 8 hours taping a piece in Macy's about a > Playtex bra that isn't even made in my size and that is not made for > nursing moms like me. Even though the bra was way too small, I still > had to pretend like I bought it because it was some stealth > advertising deal with Playtex. So much for reality tv. What Not to > Wear is basically an advertising show. I can't believe I never > realized that before. > Nick Arrojo was great though. He hacked my hair and although it > looked beautiful after he spent 3 hours styling it, it looks like > crap now because what mother has that much time to put into it? I > spent an hour this morning trying to fix it without success and I > can't pull it into a ponytail anymore. He fixed the color nicely > though. The color is much better than it was before. > I hate to sound negative, because I learned alot about fashion, but > most of it did not apply to my life. I hear that the show makes > people who buck them look like meanies, and I garantee I complained > ALOT so they will most likely make me look bad on TV. > But who am I to complain? Kaitlin gets to spit up on $250.00 cashmere > sweaters and I can chase her around wearing $400.00 Siegerson > on leather high heels while constantly brusing my hair out of > my face. > I will also be in Redbook magazine in December. It might be November > or January though. > The show won't air for atleast 8 weeks. They will let me know when. > Just an update for those who are interested. > Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Aww Jenn, sorry again. That sucks that it just wasn't all that it's cracked up to be! Daiga > In a message dated 9/20/2004 9:47:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > daiga.grady@n... writes: > > > Did you get a chance to address your issues with > > the clothes? Did you actually only get 2 days to shop? Which days > > did they send you shopping? And why wouldn't they let you get a > > Playtex NURSING bra? > > > > So, were you allowed to give them some 'rules' of stuff you wouldn't > > or couldn't wear? LOL! > > I did address the issues with the clothes...REPEATEDLY...That is why I am > sure they will make me look bad. I went so far as to cry on my video diary I was > so frustrated. I really got a lot less than 2 days to shop. > They wouldn't let me get a Playtex nursing bra because it was one > specific bra that they were advertising for Playtex. I couldn't even have > gotten a playtex bra that comes in my size because it would have been a different > style than the one they were paid to advertise. > I tried to give them my rules but mostly they ignored me. I pitched > a HUGE fit about it. They said that most people do so I wasn't the first and > I wouldn't be the last. It is very disapointing to think that you will get to > spend $5000.00 on clothes in NYC only to find that most of the clothes you > have to choose from are unfit for your lifestyle and that your favorite clothes > are trashed. > They kept calling a short skirt and heels the " Mommy on the Go " look. > Gimme a break. Maybe some moms dress that way (other than for work)....not > me. My mommy on the go look consisted of jeans, tennis shoes and a washable > shirt with my hair out of the reach of little baby fingers. Now it consists of a > short skirt (rule:skirt must be above knee length to make me look taller), 3 > inch pointy heels (rule: pointy shoes make you look taller) and about 3 layers > of mostly dry clean only shirts (rule: layers make you look pulled together). > The show sounds great...I was SO EXCITED before I went. It is hard to > imagine how dissapointed I was once I figured it out. I really cannot describe how > different and dissapointing it was behind the scenes. Put it this way...I > spent over an hour getting in and out of a taxi so they could film it from EVERY > angle. That was just one event. I spent many hours walking in and out of > stores so they could film it from every POSSIBLE angle. Everything was like that. > Repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat for HOURS of filming. NOT FUN. I just > wanted to shop, but there was very little time for that with all of the filming. I > was totally unprepared. > I will tell you when the show airs, but most of it is one big LIE. What is > TLC's motto? " Life Unscripted " There was a script. and Clinton have > writers and lines to memorize and stylists to pick the clothes for them. > Oh well. I am sure they will twist and edit everything just the way they > want to. > > Freeman > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hi , Oh, what a bummer! It's amazing what editing can do to make shows look so fantastic. Sorry it wasn't as cool a trip as hoped for. Still let us know when it airs and then you can tell us how much they changed what REALLY happened! Marilouise 9/9/03, LCF, DBB 23/7 Owen and 3/20/99 > Hello, > I know that this is completely unrelated to Clubfoot, but everyone > seemed so interested that I figured I would share. > I went to NY to film an episode of TLC's " What Not to Wear. " > Overall it was alot of work. The show does not show what actually > goes on...AT ALL. I was totally unprepared. I spent 90% of the time > filming and only 5% shopping. There are off camera stylists that > pick the clothes for you while filming. It wasn't like I could > really pick most things. I could refuse to buy the clothes, but with > such limited time and stores...what was the point? The goal is to > spend 5000.00 in 2 days, if you dont' then you lose the $ and have > nothing to show for it. > Most everthing they wanted me to buy was " Dry Clean Only " I had a > huge problem with that because aside from being a mother, I have no > where to wear fancy clothes. I am an RN, all I wear to work are > scrubs. I must say I got about 80% Dry clean only clothes and 8 > pairs of high heels. They swear that the heels are comfortable, but > I already have massive blisters on my feet. > and Clinton were alright. I must admit that Clinton is much > nicer than by alot. They really wouldn't associate with me > between taping, they had their own room to retreat into between > scenes. > For the beginning of the show they do as much as possible to make me > look worse than I actually did. They used lighting and makeup tricks > to do that. For the 360 mirror, they picked the worst outfits > ever...so bad that I actually refused to wear some of the things they > wanted me to. The show was not all I thought it would be. It really > was not very much fun to say the least. It was an experience that I > will never forget and I did end up with a cool wardrobe that I will > hardly get to wear. ALthough on the show I say how great it is and > stuff about how happy I was, like they wanted me too.. > They also made me spend 8 hours taping a piece in Macy's about a > Playtex bra that isn't even made in my size and that is not made for > nursing moms like me. Even though the bra was way too small, I still > had to pretend like I bought it because it was some stealth > advertising deal with Playtex. So much for reality tv. What Not to > Wear is basically an advertising show. I can't believe I never > realized that before. > Nick Arrojo was great though. He hacked my hair and although it > looked beautiful after he spent 3 hours styling it, it looks like > crap now because what mother has that much time to put into it? I > spent an hour this morning trying to fix it without success and I > can't pull it into a ponytail anymore. He fixed the color nicely > though. The color is much better than it was before. > I hate to sound negative, because I learned alot about fashion, but > most of it did not apply to my life. I hear that the show makes > people who buck them look like meanies, and I garantee I complained > ALOT so they will most likely make me look bad on TV. > But who am I to complain? Kaitlin gets to spit up on $250.00 cashmere > sweaters and I can chase her around wearing $400.00 Siegerson > on leather high heels while constantly brusing my hair out of > my face. > I will also be in Redbook magazine in December. It might be November > or January though. > The show won't air for atleast 8 weeks. They will let me know when. > Just an update for those who are interested. > Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Dang, sorry to hear your big adventure was a big flop. I guess you could sell all the stuff on ebay now! :)Then go buy yourself what you do want! s. Re: Re: What Not to Wear In a message dated 9/20/2004 9:47:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time, daiga.grady@... writes: > Did you get a chance to address your issues with > the clothes? Did you actually only get 2 days to shop? Which days > did they send you shopping? And why wouldn't they let you get a > Playtex NURSING bra? > > So, were you allowed to give them some 'rules' of stuff you wouldn't > or couldn't wear? LOL! I did address the issues with the clothes...REPEATEDLY...That is why I am sure they will make me look bad. I went so far as to cry on my video diary I was so frustrated. I really got a lot less than 2 days to shop. They wouldn't let me get a Playtex nursing bra because it was one specific bra that they were advertising for Playtex. I couldn't even have gotten a playtex bra that comes in my size because it would have been a different style than the one they were paid to advertise. I tried to give them my rules but mostly they ignored me. I pitched a HUGE fit about it. They said that most people do so I wasn't the first and I wouldn't be the last. It is very disapointing to think that you will get to spend $5000.00 on clothes in NYC only to find that most of the clothes you have to choose from are unfit for your lifestyle and that your favorite clothes are trashed. They kept calling a short skirt and heels the " Mommy on the Go " look. Gimme a break. Maybe some moms dress that way (other than for work)....not me. My mommy on the go look consisted of jeans, tennis shoes and a washable shirt with my hair out of the reach of little baby fingers. Now it consists of a short skirt (rule:skirt must be above knee length to make me look taller), 3 inch pointy heels (rule: pointy shoes make you look taller) and about 3 layers of mostly dry clean only shirts (rule: layers make you look pulled together). The show sounds great...I was SO EXCITED before I went. It is hard to imagine how dissapointed I was once I figured it out. I really cannot describe how different and dissapointing it was behind the scenes. Put it this way...I spent over an hour getting in and out of a taxi so they could film it from EVERY angle. That was just one event. I spent many hours walking in and out of stores so they could film it from every POSSIBLE angle. Everything was like that. Repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat for HOURS of filming. NOT FUN. I just wanted to shop, but there was very little time for that with all of the filming. I was totally unprepared. I will tell you when the show airs, but most of it is one big LIE. What is TLC's motto? " Life Unscripted " There was a script. and Clinton have writers and lines to memorize and stylists to pick the clothes for them. Oh well. I am sure they will twist and edit everything just the way they want to. Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hey - Thanks so much for sharing the " real scoop " with us! That is horrible that you don't even do the real shopping! What did you do with your daughter that whole time? Did they have someone to watch her while you did the filming? How was she treated? Please let us know when it airs, so we can watch you! Sorry the experience was less than fun and what a bummer that you can't do your hair. Sounds like it was all a waste of time! I propably won't watch the show (except when you are on) anymore now knowing it isn't really real! > >Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot >To: nosurgery4clubfoot >Subject: What Not to Wear >Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 04:49:54 -0000 > >Hello, >I know that this is completely unrelated to Clubfoot, but everyone >seemed so interested that I figured I would share. >I went to NY to film an episode of TLC's " What Not to Wear. " >Overall it was alot of work. The show does not show what actually >goes on...AT ALL. I was totally unprepared. I spent 90% of the time >filming and only 5% shopping. There are off camera stylists that >pick the clothes for you while filming. It wasn't like I could >really pick most things. I could refuse to buy the clothes, but with >such limited time and stores...what was the point? The goal is to >spend 5000.00 in 2 days, if you dont' then you lose the $ and have >nothing to show for it. > Most everthing they wanted me to buy was " Dry Clean Only " I had a >huge problem with that because aside from being a mother, I have no >where to wear fancy clothes. I am an RN, all I wear to work are >scrubs. I must say I got about 80% Dry clean only clothes and 8 >pairs of high heels. They swear that the heels are comfortable, but >I already have massive blisters on my feet. > and Clinton were alright. I must admit that Clinton is much >nicer than by alot. They really wouldn't associate with me >between taping, they had their own room to retreat into between >scenes. >For the beginning of the show they do as much as possible to make me >look worse than I actually did. They used lighting and makeup tricks >to do that. For the 360 mirror, they picked the worst outfits >ever...so bad that I actually refused to wear some of the things they >wanted me to. The show was not all I thought it would be. It really >was not very much fun to say the least. It was an experience that I >will never forget and I did end up with a cool wardrobe that I will >hardly get to wear. ALthough on the show I say how great it is and >stuff about how happy I was, like they wanted me too.. >They also made me spend 8 hours taping a piece in Macy's about a >Playtex bra that isn't even made in my size and that is not made for >nursing moms like me. Even though the bra was way too small, I still >had to pretend like I bought it because it was some stealth >advertising deal with Playtex. So much for reality tv. What Not to >Wear is basically an advertising show. I can't believe I never >realized that before. >Nick Arrojo was great though. He hacked my hair and although it >looked beautiful after he spent 3 hours styling it, it looks like >crap now because what mother has that much time to put into it? I >spent an hour this morning trying to fix it without success and I >can't pull it into a ponytail anymore. He fixed the color nicely >though. The color is much better than it was before. >I hate to sound negative, because I learned alot about fashion, but >most of it did not apply to my life. I hear that the show makes >people who buck them look like meanies, and I garantee I complained >ALOT so they will most likely make me look bad on TV. >But who am I to complain? Kaitlin gets to spit up on $250.00 cashmere >sweaters and I can chase her around wearing $400.00 Siegerson >on leather high heels while constantly brusing my hair out of >my face. >I will also be in Redbook magazine in December. It might be November >or January though. >The show won't air for atleast 8 weeks. They will let me know when. >Just an update for those who are interested. > Freeman > > _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! hthttp://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 In a message dated 9/20/2004 2:01:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, verylittlebrain@... writes: > Still let us know when > it airs and then you can tell us how much they changed what REALLY > happened! > Will do! Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 In a message dated 9/20/2004 3:41:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, number23@... writes: > . I guess you could sell all the stuff on ebay now! :)Then go buy yourself > what you do want! > Funny, I was just considering that...especially for the $400 Italian Leather high heels! Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 In a message dated 9/20/2004 6:03:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, hwray98@... writes: > What did you do with your daughter that > whole time? Did they have someone to watch her while you did the filming? > How was she treated? Please let us know when it airs, so we can watch you! > My husband went with us to watch her. It was really stressful because I would tell them what time she was supposed to eat and it would always be late by like an hour before we could stop and feed her. They actually had the nerve to interupt me and tell me I was needed on the set! She adapted well to the situation and all of the attention though. They just don't care. Perfect example, we did the " afterlife " party tonight. Scheduled for 6:30 (rescheduled from Friday) and my friends and family were at the place, I showed up at 9:00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to the director! Did they care that it was a school nite and everyone had to wait 2 1/2 hours at the restuarant??? NO! I had horrible bra lines in my outfit tonight (thanx to some other brand of bra that is way TOO SMALL, NON NURSING they bought me without letting me try it on first), I am sure they show on camera, but I couldn't change bras because and Clinton were not here to okay it...they are in Paris. Well Golly Gee....I am sure I felt and looked great other than the lines across THE MIDDLE OF my chest where the cups are so small they don't even cover my nipples. But hey the bra sure squeezed the heck out of my boobs and made them look bigger than the D they already are on my 5'1 " frame...like I needed them to look any bigger, GEEZ! I already look like I am about to fall over, thanx to all that milk in them! SO GLAD THAT THIS IS OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE!!!!!!!!!! Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Holy Moly - that is very cool. I know the experience was totally peaches and cream, but it was definitely an experience you'll never forget. Please, please, please tell us ahead of time when it is going to air - I would LOVE to watch it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL about the spit-up on cashmere! Holly Zachary 7/27/02 Baby Boy Due: 1/8 > Hello, > I know that this is completely unrelated to Clubfoot, but everyone > seemed so interested that I figured I would share. > I went to NY to film an episode of TLC's " What Not to Wear. " > Overall it was alot of work. The show does not show what actually > goes on...AT ALL. I was totally unprepared. I spent 90% of the time > filming and only 5% shopping. There are off camera stylists that > pick the clothes for you while filming. It wasn't like I could > really pick most things. I could refuse to buy the clothes, but with > such limited time and stores...what was the point? The goal is to > spend 5000.00 in 2 days, if you dont' then you lose the $ and have > nothing to show for it. > Most everthing they wanted me to buy was " Dry Clean Only " I had a > huge problem with that because aside from being a mother, I have no > where to wear fancy clothes. I am an RN, all I wear to work are > scrubs. I must say I got about 80% Dry clean only clothes and 8 > pairs of high heels. They swear that the heels are comfortable, but > I already have massive blisters on my feet. > and Clinton were alright. I must admit that Clinton is much > nicer than by alot. They really wouldn't associate with me > between taping, they had their own room to retreat into between > scenes. > For the beginning of the show they do as much as possible to make me > look worse than I actually did. They used lighting and makeup tricks > to do that. For the 360 mirror, they picked the worst outfits > ever...so bad that I actually refused to wear some of the things they > wanted me to. The show was not all I thought it would be. It really > was not very much fun to say the least. It was an experience that I > will never forget and I did end up with a cool wardrobe that I will > hardly get to wear. ALthough on the show I say how great it is and > stuff about how happy I was, like they wanted me too.. > They also made me spend 8 hours taping a piece in Macy's about a > Playtex bra that isn't even made in my size and that is not made for > nursing moms like me. Even though the bra was way too small, I still > had to pretend like I bought it because it was some stealth > advertising deal with Playtex. So much for reality tv. What Not to > Wear is basically an advertising show. I can't believe I never > realized that before. > Nick Arrojo was great though. He hacked my hair and although it > looked beautiful after he spent 3 hours styling it, it looks like > crap now because what mother has that much time to put into it? I > spent an hour this morning trying to fix it without success and I > can't pull it into a ponytail anymore. He fixed the color nicely > though. The color is much better than it was before. > I hate to sound negative, because I learned alot about fashion, but > most of it did not apply to my life. I hear that the show makes > people who buck them look like meanies, and I garantee I complained > ALOT so they will most likely make me look bad on TV. > But who am I to complain? Kaitlin gets to spit up on $250.00 cashmere > sweaters and I can chase her around wearing $400.00 Siegerson > on leather high heels while constantly brusing my hair out of > my face. > I will also be in Redbook magazine in December. It might be November > or January though. > The show won't air for atleast 8 weeks. They will let me know when. > Just an update for those who are interested. > Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 I'll keep my eye open for the show. After the show, we'll inundate them with fan mail! LOL! Daiga > For all of those interested. I think I know the air date of the show I went > on. I am not sure because they haven't contacted me like they said they > would. I don't think they like me very much....I hope that doesn't impact they way > they make me look. Oh well, it was a crock anyways. Like I said I am not > sure about this, but this Friday night looks like a possibility since the show > is subtitled as " " . > > Freeman > Use this link: > http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/PopUpAction.do? program_id=2800018496&time_zone=est > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 I'll keep my eye open for the show. After the show, we'll inundate them with fan mail! LOL! Daiga > For all of those interested. I think I know the air date of the show I went > on. I am not sure because they haven't contacted me like they said they > would. I don't think they like me very much....I hope that doesn't impact they way > they make me look. Oh well, it was a crock anyways. Like I said I am not > sure about this, but this Friday night looks like a possibility since the show > is subtitled as " " . > > Freeman > Use this link: > http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/PopUpAction.do? program_id=2800018496&time_zone=est > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 me too...they won't know what hit them! - > > For all of those interested. I think I know the air date of the > show I went > > on. I am not sure because they haven't contacted me like they said > they > > would. I don't think they like me very much....I hope that doesn't > impact they way > > they make me look. Oh well, it was a crock anyways. Like I said I > am not > > sure about this, but this Friday night looks like a possibility > since the show > > is subtitled as " " . > > > > Freeman > > Use this link: > > http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/PopUpAction.do? > program_id=2800018496&time_zone=est > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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