I never would have thought to pair a fuchsia dress with a red patent clutch, but according to Stacy it worked because of the neutral silver shoes. I also would not have matched a silver bag to an outfit of brown tweed pants and an orange top, but again, Stacy pointed out that silver is a neutral. The audience member who played the handbag game was given one of the bags as her prize.
The makeover segment was a bit of a disappointment. Instead of choosing a random audience member for the makeover, it seemed like the whole thing had been pre-set and somewhat scripted. The woman chosen had submitted a photo album of various outfits that looked like Barbie meets S&M.
She was wearing a spandex unitard covered with gold studs and I found it hard to believe that any person with half a brain could go through everyday life wearing that kind of costume. Either she was very cagey and took those pictures precisely to be picked for the makeover or the whole thing was a set up. (Or maybe I’m just a bit too jaded.)
Unfortunately, the audience did not get to see any of the makeover process. I hope when the show airs, viewers will get to see filmed segments of the person trying on more appropriate clothes, having her hair done, and make-up applied. Perhaps that would make it more believable. Of course, the woman was absolutely stunning in the reveal, but the end result was, again, a bit of a letdown.
It is one thing to transform a shapely person who had the raw material there to begin with, but it’s completely different to transform someone older, under or overweight, or at least hard to fit. Stacy would argue that anyone of any size could dress fashionably (she even said she dressed fashionably when she was a size 16, which I can’t picture, given her perfect figure now.)
I would be more interested in seeing a dramatic change instead of seeing an unfashionable size 8 becoming beautiful just by getting a change of clothes and a hair cut. To be fair, I recognize there were time constraints, and a beautiful makeover over the course of a couple of days is what Stacy’s other show is for.
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!