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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Alex McCord At The 2011 Couture Council At FIT

Simon van Kempen and Alex McCord attend the 2011 Couture Council of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology Summer Cocktail Party at The Boathouse on August 17, 2011 in New York City.

Credit: Wire Image (Nunez)

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Kelly Bensimon Addresses All the Rumors

The scene is all too familiar to fans of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City: Kelly Bensimon is sitting across a restaurant table from a woman who is suggesting that she’s as nutty as a fruitcake, a stuck-up mean girl, and not the brightest bulb in the pack. But unlike past confrontational conversations (some legendary), this one doesn’t end with Kelly bursting into tears. “I love it,” she says. “I thought we’d talk about my diet and workout first, but let’s get to the juicy stuff right away and break it down. This will be fun!”

Looking relaxed and amused, Kelly begins addressing the allegations one by one.

Real Housewives Rumor #1: Kelly Bensimon has a screw loose

There’s no denying that the second and third seasons of RHONYC featured Kelly, 43, at her erratic best. After the cast trip to St. John’s, where Kelly had her now-infamous meltdown, “people called me crazy,” she admits. “But what they saw was me reacting—in an honest way— to a situation that wasn’t honest. Then everyone ganged up on me. So of course I looked crazy!”

Because of the public’s response Kelly came thisclose to quitting last year. “I promised myself I’d never be in that position again,” she says. “I’d rather be home with my kids than out arguing with other people.” But it was actually her daughters, Teddy, 11, and Sea, 13, who persuaded her to return. “Teddy said, ‘You have to show them the real you.’ So this season I’m sort of the voice of reason. I’m listening to the others and giving advice and focusing on being a good mother and friend.”

Real Housewives Rumor #2: Kelly Bensimon is a snob

In the throes of a showdown with former Housewife Bethenny Frankel at New York City’s Brass Monkey more than two years ago, Kelly burst out, “I’m up here, and you’re down here.” With that one fateful sentence, her reputation for being pretentious was sealed. “People really thought I believed I was better than her, which is ridiculous,” Kelly says now. “It wasn’t about social hierarchy but about her behavior. She called me a bad name, which I thought was fourth grade–like—hence the ‘down here’ comment. Since then, I’ve also called people bad names on the show. I’m not proud of it, but it happens.”

Real Housewives Rumor #3: Kelly Bensimon is on drugs

Despite her unpredictable behavior, Kelly insists that drugs are not part of her lifestyle. “Everyone always asks me why I wasn’t on the cocaine and vodka diet when I was a model,” she says. “I was going to college and couldn’t be bombed out of my mind.” These days, her fitness philosophy hasn’t changed. “My body is like a Ferrari,” says Kelly. “I know what it needs to run well—and that doesn’t include drugs, alcohol, or cigarettes.”

To keep her engine in top form, she exercises regularly and sticks to a super-healthy food plan six days a week—saving splurges for Sunday, “or what I like to call ‘Funday,’ ”says Kelly. For breakfast, she likes almond milk on All-Bran cereal topped with seasonal fruit, and lunch is usually shrimp or chicken with brown rice and vegetables. Dinner is a group effort with her daughters. “By cooking together, they’re learning to make meals that are delicious and healthy,” says Kelly.

Real Housewives Rumor #4: Kelly Bensimon is less than brilliant

“I find it hilarious when someone says I’m not smart,” says Kelly, who has a degree in literature and creative writing from Columbia University. “I’ve written three books, including American Style, a review of U.S. fashion, which is a textbook in some schools.” Her fourth book, a fitness and lifestyle guide, will be published next year. “The premise is that you can be healthy, happy, and hot,” says Kelly.

Look for more on Kelly Bensimon in the September issue of SHAPE, on newsstands now.

Credit: Claire Connors for Shape Magazine

Monday, August 15, 2011

Jill Zarin Talks About Returning To The RHONY

Rumors have been circling the web about Jill Zarin leaving the cast of The Real Housewives of New York. Earlier this morning, Jill addressed the rumors telling Us Weekly:

"The rumors about Bravo dropping me from The Real Housewives of New York City as well as rumors that I am leaving the show are simply not true. Everything that has been reported is simply rumors, gossip and speculation. I personally have been busy with my shapewear line, Skweez Couture and am still very much part of the Bravo family."

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Ramona Singer Celebrates Andy Cohen's Cover

Ramona Singer attended Hamptons Magazine's celebration with cover star Andy Cohen presented by Bravo and Stoli at Hudson Hotel on August 8, 2011 in New York City.

Credit: Film Magic (Taylor Hill) & Wire Image (Eugene Gologursky)

Cindy Barshop Celebrates Andy Cohen's Cover

Cindy Barshop attends Hamptons Magazine's celebration with cover star Andy Cohen at the Hudson Hotel on August 8, 2011 in New York City.

Credit: Getty Images (Ben Gabbe)

McCord van Kempens Celebrate Andy's Cover

Simon van Kempen and Alex McCord attend Hamptons Magazine's celebration with cover star Andy Cohen at the Hudson Hotel on August 8, 2011 in New York City.

Credit: Getty Images (Ben Gabbe)

Friday, August 5, 2011

The McCord van Kempens At A Paul Frank Event

Simon van Kempen, Alex McCord, and their sons Johan and Francois attended Paul Frank's Academy of Awesome Mobile Tour launch at the PowerHouse Arena on July 30, 2011 in New York City.

Credit: Getty Images (Cindy Ord)

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Jill Zarin: "Ramona Knows I'm Not An Alcoholic"

Accusations of alcoholism where thrown all over the place on the Real Housewives of New York City reunion and Jill Zarin has had enough and wants to set the record straight -- in case we had any doubts.

“Ramona knows I’m not an alcoholic. She’s seen me drink and she said it to lash back at me for what I did to her with Mario and two wrongs don’t make a right. She crossed the line,” Jill told OK! Magazine's Linda Santacruz in a recent interview.

Jill admits that her comments regarding Ramona Singer's husband Mario were inappropriate and has since apologized. “I apologized to her though for the Mario comment but she did not apologize in fact she reinforced it that it was okay to do it.”

In turn, she doesn't excpect an apology from Ramona but does feel like she should be more respectful of those who do have an alcohol problem.

“I have been to AA meetings years ago to support a friend and the damage of outing someone… you know one of the reasons people go to AA is the anonymity. The protection. And there are people that won’t go to AA because they’ll are worried they might have a friend like Ramona who will out them,” explains Jill. “It’s not just about me…she did not apologize to the fans because it’s really not me. I don’t care. I know I’m not so it doesn’t really matter.”