Had I been more calculating, I could have skipped the shopping and just borrowed a Happy Bunny t-shirt from my teenage daughter, and thrown on some skinny jeans and a pair of flip flops – anything that screamed, “I’m old and I don’t know how to dress.”
Once we were let into the studio, I was amazed. The back wall of the set was a floor to ceiling case filled with shoes. It was like my favorite dream in which I got to meet Hugh Laurie and won a lifetime supply of designer shoes (I woke up that morning with a smile.) Instead of auditorium seating, the audience was set up like a club with tables and chairs, red tablecloths, and fake candles.
The stage had a chandelier and a bar, along with a cute bartender who served us all drinks. Center stage had red velvet chairs for Stacy and her guests. Although the studio was small, I was impressed by the ambience.
We were greeted by comedian Brian Balthazar, who was sent to warm up the audience. He admitted to having very little fashion sense, but he kept us laughing and entertained us while we waited for the main event. There were songs and contests with prizes, including a “personal massager” that had some audience members blushing and others laughing in hysterics. It was all a little silly, but the audience was pumped by the time Stacy made her entrance.
I have to say Stacy London is even more stunning in person than on T.V. First she came out wearing a gorgeous gold dress and sexy fuchsia colored heels. About halfway through the taping, she changed into a black sparkly dress and beautiful diamond earrings. Her skin looked flawless and she is in amazing shape. She lit up the place with her presence.
From the moment she walked in, she commanded the set. She seemed friendly and bubbly with the crew, but before the actual filming started, I thought I detected a little ‘diva’ attitude when she questioned the stage manager about a chandelier that was hanging a little low. They all had a laugh while the technicalities of the chandelier were discussed.
The afternoon was full of surprises. Stacy informed us that every audience member would be getting a gift bag and a beautiful wool jacket, which she modeled later in the afternoon. There was also a game of handbag match up that had some interesting solutions.
Article comments
1 - Sara The Bargain Queen
Sounds like a brilliant show.
Hope we get it in Australia one day... or that someone posts it on YouTube ;)
2 - Ruthie
That was a great write-up, comprehensive, concise and funny. I could relate to a lot of what you wrote, and I almost felt like I was there. And I agree with you about the makeover probably being pre-arranged. Reality TV is a misnomer (in my opinion anyway). I'm looking forward to reading more of your reviews.
3 - Kat
What a great aricticle. I especially loved your comment "I was beginning to feel out of place, like a lowly hobbit in a room full of elves"
4 - Melly
So this is what we missed! I was part of the huge crowd outside - all with CONFIRMED invitations. There was no staff to speak of-- or with! We waited outside nearly two hours before anyone bothered to speak with us. Actually staff only came back out after being advised we were coming up en mass if they didn't. My experience was the opposite of yours - totally unprofessional, totally rude & totally a waste of time.
5 - cindyc
Melli -- What day did you go? I was there on a Thursday taping. Your experience was unfortunate; I would have been totally frustrated if I had taken the day off from work and travelled and not been able to get in. Did you try to send an email back to the person in charge of the tickets?
6 - Esmerelda
Thanks for writing such an indepth article on your experience.
I did a post with a link to signing up for the show on my site.
I've had a few people come back and make comments. Some were very angry at their treatment and others had a great experience.
I wonder why reports vary so widely?
7 - Cindy
Esmerelda,
Your URL link did not work. I'd love to read what you wrote about the event. Can you resend the link?
8 - Nicole
great article. i was at the 10/15 taping. and it was just as you described. we got there early (3:30) and were let out at 10pm!
i can so relate to your article. our guests were rocco dispirito and carolina herrera. they filmed out of sequence at our taping..
9 - LANA
HOW GREAT IS ROCCO.. DID HE COOK... I WOULD LOVE TO SEE ROCCO WITH STACEY!!
10 - Nicole
rocco was even hotter in person. omg he was fine. he cooked a shrimp dish that they gave out to each audience member. and we got his cookbook. my friend and i wanted to shout out 'we love you rocco!' but we didn't. lol.
11 - bridget
I went to a different day of taping and agree that the staff left much to be desired. I do share your outlook on Stacy though - so pretty!
You can read about my experience at my blog - I'm also writing recaps of the shows :)
12 - Brandi
I am trying to get tickets. can you please help?
13 - Elizabeth
Does anyone know anything about the yellow dress Stacy wore in one of the first few episodes? I'd love to know the designer.
14 - Cindyc
Brandi - I got my tickets to the show taping by going to the TLC website. There is a link for applying to be on TLC shows.
Elizabeth -- I don't think Stacy announced who designed that yellow dress. I liked it too!
15 - kat
im trying to find tickets and i went to tlc's website and there was nothing there for fashinably late! maybe you can post the email address you sent you email to or a link to where to apply because i would love to go on the show.
thanks!