Advice For The Real Housewives Of Dallas From Fellow Dallas Celebrities

Dallas is a virtual HOTBED for TV casting. Any major reality or competition show worth its salt makes a stop in Big D when looking to cast interesting or talented characters with big personalities. We've seen our citizens dominate and humiliate in shows like The Bachelor, Dancing With The Stars, Top Chef, Biggest Loser, The Voice, American Idol, Fast & Loud, Texas Women, Big Rich Texas, Most Eligible: Dallas and many more. Last fall Bravo announced that the Real Housewives of Dallas would be the latest addition to their juggernaut franchise and ever since then Dallas has been buzzing with guesses about who would be in the cast. Even I have been fingered as a possibility, which is oh so flattering! While the cast remains in debate, what I know for sure, is that these ladies have NO IDEA what's about to hit them smack upside the head. I've been covering reality TV and celebrity news in this town for a looooooong time and have become friends with many of the stars that make these shows fun to watch. So, I reached out to a few of them to ask, "What do you wish someone had told you before you started your reality/competition TV journey?" Here's some sage advice for the new cast of #RHOD from those who have been there before:

Dallas Celebrities Share Their Favorite Holiday Traditions

If you said the word "holidays" to a group of 200 people, I can guarantee you that 200 different visual reactions would occur within the minds of those being asked. Some of us grew up with lots of traditions and rituals, while others did not. This time of year is magical and wonderful and part of that reason is that everyone celebrates it differently! I asked some of my favorite Dallas celebrities and media pals to share what their favorite holiday traditions were. I hope you enjoy reading their answers as much I as did. Happy holidays!!

"Every Xmas eve since I was a little boy my family has celebrated the Feast of the Seven Fishes*. Now that I have Spoon we celebrate that family tradition in the restaurant.  The next morning I drive out to my wife's family's ranch and open presents with the kids and roast a couple of prime ribs and celebrate! "

- John Tesar, Owner and Executive Chef of Spoon Bar & Kitchen and former Top Chef contestant

*The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian-American Christmas celebration. Today, it is a feast that typically consists of seven different seafood dishes. This celebration commemorates the wait, the Vigilia di Natale, for the midnight birth of the baby Jesus. 

"My favorite part of the season is reminiscing about the look on the faces of children as they gaze upon Santa. I spent two years helping Santa in Kerens, Texas. I actually dressed up as Santa and drew holiday shoppers to town.

Many children posed in front of me for picture taking. It wasn't possible for them to sit on my lap but I remember the look in their eyes. Now that I'm Big Tex, I rest during the holidays but I still enjoy seeing children gaze up at a 55-ft. cowboy in amazement during the State Fair of Texas each year."

- Big Tex, State Fair of Texas spokesperson and Texas icon

Big Rich Texas star Melissa Poe Ties the Knot

photo: Thomas Garza Photography

Congrats to Melissa Poe of Big Rich Texas and Doug Carson who tied the know Friday night in an intimate ceremony. The reception was held poolside at SISU in Uptown and apparently someone didn't think to tent the place, so guests got rained on. But as you can see from the video below, the rain didn't dampen Melissa's excitement. Plus, it's good luck for it to rain on your wedding!  In attendance were BRT cast mates Bon Blossman, Connie Dieb, Cindy Davis, DeAynni Hatley and new cast member (you'll meet her in season 4 - if it ever airs) Donna Parker Smith. 

Melissa looked amazing in a grecian gown by Dallas-based bridal company Watters. The Leonor gown featured an ivory alencon lace scoop neckline and bodice with Blush silk satin organza a-line skirt. The couple departed the next day for a honeymoon in Cabo San Lucas.  We here at OSC wish the happy couple all the best for a wonderful future together! 

Click the "Read More" link below to see photos and video from the wedding:

Big Rich Texas stars gather to celebrate the engagement of Melissa Poe

Friday evening, friends and cast members of Melissa Poe gathered at Dee Lincoln's Bubble Bar to celebrate her engagement to Doug Carson.  The couple glowed when talking about their upcoming September 20 nuptials. The wedding will be an intimate affair with a honeymoon in Cabo San Lucas.  Big Rich Texas cast members Connie Dieb, Wendy Walker, Bon Blossman and DeAynni Hatley attended the cocktail soiree. Missing from the party was BRT star Cindy Davis, who was involved in some real life drama last week (not the scripted kind we see on BRT) when her boyfriend was shot right in front of her during a dispute.  NBC5 has the story here.  Thankfully, he is going to make a full recovery but Cindy was unable to make the party.

To see photos from the evening, click HERE.

Big Rich Texas star Whitney Whatley gives birth to Rhythm Myer Overbey

Congratulations to Big Rich Texas lovebirds, Whitney Whatley and Brandon "Booger" Overbey. They welcomed their first child into the world around 12:30 pm today. Although the family has been calling her "Baby Mayhem" on social posts for the past nine months, her given name will officially be Rhythm Myer Overbey.  Glamma Bon Blossman has already told me that if it's up to her, the baby will call her "Bon Bon".  She has jokingly said husband Jason Myer's nickname will probably be "Grumpa".  Among the first visitors to welcome Rhythm to the world of reality TV were co-stars Melissa and Maddie Poe.

Join Me at Pamper Me Fabulous on May 19

Pamper Me Fabulous is the Ultimate Women’s Day Out. Spend a day with the girls and the things you love! This one day event will feature a full day of enlightening workshops, workouts, medtations, beauty, spa, health and wellness bests, drinks, shopping and uplifting energy. Gain valuable insight from celebrity experts in "The Expert Corner", love your mind and body in the "Activity Area", shop and experience "it" products and services in “The Bazaar”, relax in the lounge, and of course, score the much–coveted Pamper Me Fabulous gift bag. The best part? Indulge alongside other like-minded savvy women and experience one on one interaction, consultations, and product sampling with our event sponsors, and participate in numerous giveaways.

I am pleased to be joining them as a speaker to talk about Social Media: Choosing the Right Platforms to Boost Your Brand Online. Pinterest, YouTube, Facebook, Vine, Twitter, Path... there are so many platforms and so little time! How do you know which ones are right for you? I will share my 20 years of media experience to help you decide what channels will be the best for you - whether its for fun or profit! Also on board to speak (about other stuff) is Bon Blossman from Big Rich Texas and Dr. Naila Malik.

Because you are an Oh So Valued friend, I am sharing the opportunity to attend for 50% OFF! Visit Pamper Me Fabulous online to purchase you ticket and enter the code: pmffriends.  I hope to see you there!

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Highlights from the Big Rich Texas Reunion Show, Part One

Whitney Whatley at the Bravo studio for "Watch What Happens Live" in 2012  (photo Bon Blossman)

Part One of the Big Rich Texas Reunion Special hosted by Vivica Fox aired tonight on the Style Network.  Vivica brought up the fact that Bon & Whitney will whip out a costume for any event: self-defense class (ninja costume), dog birthday party (cat costume), BBQ at the Country Club (cowboys and indians)... it doesn't take much to get these two playing make-believe.  My favorite line of the night came from Bon Blossman (who stole it from her daughter, Whitney Whatley) when she said, "I love glitter, it's the herpes of the art world." Classic reality TV moment. Just sayin'.

Big Rich Texas stars Whitney Whatley and Brandon Overbey are Having a BABY!

It was just a few months ago, that I brought you news that one of my favorite reality divas, Whitney Whatley of Big Rich Texas, was getting married to Brandon "Booger" Overbey.  Today, the pair announced that they have set a wedding date of October 31, 2013. Whitney will wear a black dress and there will be 13 bridesmaids and 13 groomsmen. Very goth.  The other big bomb they dropped was that they are expecting a BABY!!

If viewers will recall, in last week's episode Brandon asked Whitney's parents for permission to purpose and Whitney's Mom, Bon Blossman, threatened Brandon within an inch of his life if he made her a grandmother... Better hide, Booger! Grandma Bonnie is gonna be out to get you! The little jelly bean is due July 24, 2013.  Bon tells me that the baby will call her "BonBon". Too cute!

Big Rich Texas duo Bon Blossman and Whitney Whatley star in Hasbro commercial

Big Rich Texas has been quietly working its way up the reality TV radar, thanks in large part to its over-the-top stars Bon Blossman and Whitney Whatley.  At first glance they look like dumb blondes with a lot of eye make-up who love to throw down a cocktail. Piss them off and they are likely to throw one AT you! But look closer and what you'll soon realize is these two are a loving Mother/Daughter duo with a tight family bond.  And they definitely believe that the family who plays together, stays together.  So who better to represent Game Night for Hasbro?!

Reality Bites at The Quarter bar

The Quarter* bar and the Dallas Observer partnered last week for a "Reality Bites" Halloween celebration on Thursday, October 25. They were looking for Housewives, Master Chefs, Survivors, American Idols, and Dance Moms from the Jersey Shore to enter their reality star costume contest. The winners were selected by Bon Blossman and Whitney Whatley, stars of Big Rich Texas!!  How perfect is that!  Fingerless Ghost provided a rockin' live music performance and despite a bit of drizzle, everyone had a great time partaking in the Honey Boo Boo shot specials.  Here are some scenes from the evening - because why use a thousand words when I can just show you photos...

Whitney Whatley with the winner of the contest, Miss Honey Boo Boo, and Bon Blossman

Big Rich Texas: Episode One

BRT stars Melissa Poe, Bonnie Blossman and Connie Dieb at Prime Bar

Last night was the premiere of Season 3 of Big Rich Texas. The cast (sans Leslie and Kalyn) held a private party at Prime Bar in Dallas to celebrate with family and friends.  Personally, I do not recap episodes on this blog like other sites do. If you are interested in the show, I'm guessing you've already watched the episode? I do, however, love to take to Facebook and Twitter to see how fans and the stars are reacting as the show airs. Here are some of the highlights from the social networks about last night's debut episode:

Get social with the cast of Big Rich Texas, Season 3

Set your DVR's!!  The third season of Big Rich Texas will air this Sunday, October 7 on the Style Network. Here's how you can Tweet, Follow, Fan, Like, interact or just follow along to learn more about the "stars" of this soft-scripted Dallas-based docu-drama:

Big Rich Texas

Website

Official Facebook Fan Page

Twitter

Pamela Martin of Big Rich Texas Opens Up a Can of Texas Sized Whoop Ass

If you watch Big Rich Texas, you know there's no love lost between its stars Pamela Martin-Duarte and Bonnie Blossman. Now, they are taking the drama off screen and into a Dallas courtroom courtesy of a lawsuit filed 2 days ago by Martin-Duarte.

Take THAT bitches!

D Magazine's Tim Rogers reported today:

I don’t watch Big Rich Texas. I’m told it’s a thing. So I guess this lawsuit will get some attention. It was filed two days ago by Pamela Martin-Duarte, who is on the Style Network reality show. The defendants are Dena Miller (aka Mrs. Highland Park), Bonnie Myer (who is also on the show), and Merritt Patterson (who used to write recaps of the show for our FrontRow blog). Here’s how Courthouse News describes the suit:

Business disparagement, defamation and tortious interference actions where the plaintiff says defendant Miller is jealous that she was not cast by the reality show Big Rich Texas. She says the defendants have since engaged in a cyber-bullying campaign by falsely accusing the plaintiff of being a former stripper, drunk, sociopath, pathological liar, criminal, gold-digger and “drunken barfly” who “pays her bills by servicing old men and stealing credit cards.” She says the defendants have also contacted members of the media, Style Network and Fly on the Wall producers to damage her reputation.

Note the wording by Rogers that says Patterson "used to" recap the episodes. Until they got hit with this lawsuit that is.

Blossman    |    Miller    |     Patterson

Now, if you read this blog with any regularity, you know that I am friendly with the cast of BRT and might be wondering what my take on this lawsuit is. Let me just state for the record that while I am happy to bring you the facts in this lawsuit (as presented in court), and you can expect regular updates from me on breaking developments, you won't be getting any opinion on this case from me.

For one thing, I run in the same social circles as Pam and Dena and like them both. Dena, Merritt and I have children in the same school and live in the same neighborhood (Park Cities). I have always been as much Team Pam as I have been Team Bonnie, depending on the episode.  Merritt Patterson and I have known each other for years from our time working at D Magazine/People Papers.  This is their fight, not mine, and I plan on staying neutral. Like Switzerland.  I might be dumb sometimes, but I'm not crazy enough to want to get on the bad side of any of these ladies! 

Some are speculating that this is a publicity stunt. I can assure you, it's not.  Some are saying you shouldn't go on a TV show if you don't want people to talk about you. All I have to say, is wait until the case is presented in court and the facts come out. They say there are three sides to the truth: The Plaintiff's side, the Defendant's side and the truth that lies somewhere in the middle.

All I know, it that it will be verrrrry interesting to see what is reveled in court under oath.

UPDATE (4/4/12) 

The Dallas Morning News is reporting that Merritt Patterson has been dropped from the lawsuit.   "I spoke to my client and recommended that she non-suit her [Patterson]," said Duarte's attorney, well-known litigator Larry Friedman. "We're going to dismiss her right now." "I haven't had a chance to read it [the lawsuit], so I don't have a comment," Patterson said. "I was certainly surprised that someone on a reality show would sue someone who reviews a reality TV show."

Big Rich Texas Sneak Peek: Season 2

Get ready, because Big Rich Texas is coming back for another season of cat fighting, name calling, back stabbing, lies and innuendo! Mark your calendars for February 19, 2012 for the premiere of Big Rich Texas on the Style Network.  Here's a little sneak peek at what we have to look forward to:

Holiday Wrap Up: Bon Blossman

The holidays have ended and New Year has arrived, so I asked some of Dallas' most famous faces to reflect back and tell me what they most enjoyed about this holiday season and if they have set a New Year's Resolution for themselves.

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Bon Blossman

Star of Big Rich Texas

"This holiday season has been more than hectic since we are still filming every day for Season Two of Big Rich Texas.  We were given a break, thank God, and so we were able to at least enjoy some of our holiday traditions.

The Blossmans always dress in costume and bring tidings of joy and eggnog to our friends on an unannounced day in December.  This year, Whit was a snowgirl and I was Rudolph the Glitter Nosed Reindeer.  The rest of our group pretty much wore Christmas themed hats.  All I have is an end of the night picture where Rudolph needed to go to sleep in the stable (hahahahaha).

Jason, Zakkem and I traveled to Austin for Christmas to see my brother's family and spend time with my parents who traveled from Las Vegas.  My six year old niece and two twin 8 year old nieces are 100% adorable and if it weren't for them, I'd have been in Vegas at the craps tables instead of playing Santa on Christmas Eve.  Instead, I'll be there in 2 weeks - YO 11!!!  Whitney spent time with her father's side of the family and we all missed her dearly but there's always next year!

Whitney & Bon at the Season One Finale Party

New Years will be a bash at the Blossman Pub (it's what we refer to our home as because we have so many parties).  The usual suspects will be there and I'm sure one of my friends will show up in only his 'whitey tighteys' and I really hope he lets me post the pic on Facebook this year.  Next year, we vowed to make it the biggest New Year party ever so I'm going to start planning that tomorrow - stay tuned.

My New Year's resolution is to spend more quality time with family and friends, buckle down and finish all of my projects, get on the radio with a killer song, and find additional ways to help those in need and to promote equality for all people as that is what Whit and I hold dear to our hearts.

Happy Holidays to all!!!"

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Big Rich Texas Gears Up for Season 2

Heidi, Connie, DiAynni, ??? and Melissa

Will Pam finally find out if Leslie has the millions she claims to have?  Will Kayln finally win a crown...and Leslie's love?  Are Connie's ex-husband and Leslie going to hook up?  Can Melissa become a success in the modeling world again? Will Pam and Bonnie ever kiss and make up or are they destined to be mortal enemies?

All of these cliff-hanging mysteries will be solved (or at least addressed) because the ladies of Big Rich Texas are coming back for another season!!!  Filming started several weeks ago on Season 2 of this "docu-drama" and the new episodes will air beginning mid-to-late February 2012 on the Style Network.

Word has it that a new cast member and her two daughters will be joining Pam, Connie, Bonnie, Leslie and Melissa.  Sure, throw a couple more cats in the fight!  I don't have all the details on the new additions to the cast, but here's what I do know:

• The new Mother/Daughter trio is from Grapevine
• Her name is DeAynni Hatley
• One of the daughters is in college at TCU. Which means we probably won't see much of her.
• They have "the most amazing home of anyone on the show" and producers are hoping to film there

The photos used in this post were taken at the recent FGI "Night of Stars" Gala. I was there, but didn't have an opportunity to go over and meet DeAnni.  She kind of looks like a grown up Snookie.  Don't you think? I mean look at that attitude?! Yeah!

Do you know more about our new cast member?! Leave a comment and fill me in! Or email me if you want to remain anonymous!

One thing is for certain. They are still filming at the Country Club as seen in this tweet from Kayln:

And in case you thought this season was going to be boring... it looks like day one of filming started out with a BANG! I would link this post, but Bonnie's already removed it (probably because the producers had a freak out). Thanks goodness for screen shots!  I wonder what Bonnie did to piss off Ignacio?  I can't wait to find out!

UPDATE (Dec. 8, 2 PM) Bonnie left a comment to say that she never removed the post and she provided me with a direct link. Click the image if you care to see the original post and subsequent comments.

I love these ladies... It's like a train wreck and you just can't look away!

Pam, LeeAnne and Heidi

I am super excited to announce that we have at least two "secondary" cast members joining the show this season. What does that mean, exactly? That they will make several appearances, but won't be listed as main cast members. I am guessing that if they add to the storyline and readers respond to them there's always the possibility that their roles could grow in Season 3... but let's not get ahead of ourselves. 

Making their introductions as Pam's new best friends, will be model/actress (and occasional Guest Contributor to this blog) LeeAnne Locken and Fashionistas founder and stylista extraordinaire, Heidi Dillon.

Both ladies are forces of nature with massive followings, so this is an incredibly smart move on the part of Pam and the show's Producers to bring these two ladies on board.  Bonnie better watch her p's and q's because Pam is not messing around. She's got some serious back up this season with these two by her side. Of course, Bon does have Whitney. And I'd put Whitney up against anyone in a girl fight.

I cannot wait to see what Season 2 has in store for us.  The countdown is on...



photos courtesy of QC Cong of XO Photography

Big Rich Texas Season One Finale

Season One of Big Rich Texas is officially over.  Like any good "reality" show, there has been laughter and tears, cat fights and bear hugs, friendships formed and relationships torn apart. The girls gave us a lot to talk about over the last 8 episodes and it all culminated in a finale watching party hosted by Bonnie and Whitney on Sunday, October 2 at the Drama Room. 

A gay bar was an interesting place to hold a party for a show called Big Rich Texas, a show that revolved around life at a Country Club. But, that's Bon and Whitney for you. They sneer at protocol and thumb their nose at social expectations. It's part of their charm, so I can't say I was surprised.

This choice of venue prompted Dena Miller (who was originally cast on the show but bailed prior to filming) to post on Facebook, "I would love to plan your events in the future. I imagine red carpet class events for a show called Big Rich Texas with a cast of elite country clubbing socialites with much media in attendance. It was a fun party, but not what is to be expected. Would help if Style would actually host the events for you all like Bravo does Tara's show (Most Eligible Dallas). Something to be negotiated, perhaps?" Meow.

In attendance were fellow Mother/Daughter cast duos: Melissa and Maddie Poe and Connie and Grace Dieb.  When I asked Melissa if Pamela Martin-Duarte was coming, she said, "Ummm, no. In fact, Bonnie has told the club that she is NOT to be allowed in. She is banned from this event."  Really?!  There has been a lot of drama and accusation between Pam and Bonnie on the show. Honestly, I though they were playing it up for drama and ratings.  Apparently not.

During the commercial breaks, there was entertainment from drag queen, Dallas Sheraton.  Bon started the party by sashaying up to the dance floor with a handful of dollar bills for Dallas.  Not to be outdone, Grace and Whitney took their turns in a dance-off style performance as Dallas lip synced to Lady Gaga's "Born This Way".  Gotta love a good Drag Queen...

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While all of the ladies have given Style their verbal wishes to return for Season Two, no one has actually signed a contract. Like I reported recently, they were definitely not compensated well for their time this season and now that they have proven themselves in the ratings, the ladies will be looking for some love... Pony up, Style Network! Let's keep our fingers crossed that it all works out.

The network has already cast one new Mother/Daughter duo to keep it fresh for next season  My sources tell me that they are from Grapevine, but I do not know exactly WHO it is.  As soon as I can figure it out... you will be the next to know!

Filming for Season Two begins in just a few weeks, so stay tuned!!

Big Rich Texas, Episode Four: Murder Mystery Debacle

This episode of Big Rich Texas starts out with Bonnie all a-flutter over plans for a Murder Mystery Dinner at the Country Club. Apparently, this is one of her many businesses.

Bonnie is a complete conundrum to me. According to the bio on her website, she's a published fiction author, C.E.O. of an international murder mystery company, a recording artist, and a developmental physiologist. What?!

She's like Sybil, but instead of multiple personalities, she has multiple careers.  And random careers that have nothing to do with one another. I am tired just reading about all of her many ventures! She has so much energy!

Pam (dubbed the "Wicked Bitch of Dallas" this episode by Bonnie & Whitney) catches wind of this Murder Mystery Dinner and says, "Hell to the no!"  due to the fact that there have been several country club murders in the recent news.  If you recall, Susan Loper, a Pilates instructor at Glenneagles Country Club was abducted and murdered from the club this past April, when filming for this show was taking place.   I couldn't find any news of another murder to back up Pam's claim that there were "several" murders.  But there was this one.

Bonnie is so distraught that Pam has gotten her party booted from the Club that she takes off for her "second home" - her plastic surgeon's office - for some Botox.  And thank goodness she went, because good 'ole Dr. Botox offered up his "spacious" home for Bonnie to relocate her party.

According to Bonnie, it was the least he could do since she probably pays the mortgage there anyway.  Word.  And now, she as hatched a diabolical plan to not only invite Pam to her party... but she will make her the murder victim. Heh heh heh.  Of course, once at the event, Pam will have no part in any of Bonnie's little shenanigans and fightin' word ensue!

Melissa Poe

There was a little side bit about Maddie having a date with Bonnie's son, Zack, but I'm not interested enough in what 15 year olds do to even write about it. Except to say that I am 100% with Melissa about how she is parenting Maddie. You go, girl!

What was up with Leslie's date with Anthony Dorsett Jr. (Tony Dorsett's son) who on their first date is telling her that she needs to check out a strip club because they have the best buffets?! Ew. Gross!

The only other little side story was about Melissa, who was considering getting back into modeling and broke down in tears when an agent told her unless she lost some weight, she would only be able to do plus-sized modeling. I found this laughable because Melissa is gorgeous and there is no way she needs to lose weight. No way.

This week's "I Spy" shout out goes to the always dapper, Dan Pritchett, who I spied at Bonnie's Murder Mystery party. Holla!

Other notable location shout outs tonight go to:

• Komali (where Leslie & Melissa had lunch)
• Tootsies (where Grace & Maddie were shopping)
• Skintatsic (where Bonnie gets her Botox)
• Uptown Consignment (Connie's store where Melissa went to talk about grace's party)
• Kent Rathbun's Blue Plate (where Melissa meets with an agent who tells her she could be a plus sized model)

What did you think of tonight's episode? Are you Team Bonnie or Team Pam?

Bachelorette Party Blowout with Big Rich Texas

There's nothing better than a Girl's Night Out and when it's your bachelorette party, it's a Girl's Night Out Gone Wild!  Let's throw into the mix that two of your best friends are Whitney Whatley and Bonnie Blossman from Big Rich Texas...  and that means you can just crank up the volume about 10 decibels on that party. 

Bon Blossman, Whitney Whatley and Sylvia Ruck

Such was the case when Whitney helped her gal pal, Sylvia Ruck, say farewell to singledom at her bachelorette party last Friday night at Monica's Aca y Alla in Deep Ellum.   After dinner and drinks, the girls joined in on Monica's famous conga line.  Bonnie then tweeted, "K at the end of the conga line, they pour tequila in ur mouth...is this like anti communion?"  No, Bonnie. That's just called a good time!  The party wrapped up the night at Teddy's Room for a burlesque show. 

(left) Whitney Whatley and bride-to-be Sylvia Ruck     (right) Conga line at Monica's Aca y Alla

I wish Sylvia the best of luck with her upcoming nuptials. Question though... Is Whitney a bridesmaid? And if so, what's your tattoo policy?  Don't worry I hear she's great at covering them up for high end events.

Big Rich Texas Stomped the Runway in Episode 3

Tonight's Big Rich Texas, episode 3 was SO fun to watch....

Not because of the cat fight between Connie and Leslie:  Connie was being a little sensitive.  I mean, Leslie is a pageant expert, so her helping Bonnie pick out her outfit and showing the girls how to stomp the runway is just second nature to her! Connie, she was just trying to be helpful... Bless her little heart.

And it wasn't the cat fight between Pam and Leslie: Listen, change is good! Sometimes you gotta shake things up... literally! Like, with a Zumba class. Try it, Pam!  I bet Ignacio would like to see you shakin' your money maker around the mansion. I'm just sayin'.

 Kalyn and Whitney scrap down over Tyler's affections

And it wasn't even the cat fight between Whitney and Kalyn over Tyler (although that was really good): Kalyn, sweetie, you will soon learn that teenage boys don't want nice girls. They want sluts who will have sex with them.  And even if they like you, it's not because you are a nice girl. It's because they see a girl who might have sex with them. It's ALL they think about.  On the positive side, you will soon learn that sex is your greatest weapon asset and when you learn how to harness your powers, the world is your oyster! Take a lesson from Whitney.

No, although all of those fights were pretty entertaining, this was my favorite episode so far because so many of my friends made cameo appearances! Including me!! Let's break it down and give some of the unsung style stars in this town a shout out:

At the rehearsal for Connie's show, we saw Eric Oliver, Jr. and Juan Lerma (with some random dude).  Eric and Juan operate Amrel Revilo Productions and were the producers of Connie's fashion show. They are new to the fashion scene but have impressed Dallas fashionistas with their style savvy and passion for fashion.

Remember when Pam called in to cancel on Connie's show because "Spain is too lovely to come back to muggy Dallas"?  Connie was flipping through a rack of clothes... and, hey! Recognize those pants? They are the Burberry trousers I now own and wore last week for my WFAA Daybreak appearance to talk about this show (among others).  I had to give them a nod.

See that blurry face on the left? That's ME! Whoo hoo! In a cameo with pageant Queen, Leslie Birkland, I got a few seconds on the telly at the Uptown Consignment fashion show. 

Who was that man in the turquoise shirt caressing Melissa's tresses at the fashion show? That's none other than Christian Iles, the self-proclaimed "Beauty Architect" and "Dr. Hair" of Dallas.

My gal pal and DFW Style Daily creator, Lisa Petty, never misses a fashion show. No fashion moment happens in this town without her and Connie's show was no exception.  I love Lisa's point-of-view and thoughtful approach to fashion. Check out her new website to get in the know on all the latest style news.

Spotted in the audience of the fashion show was Dora Chu. Chu calls herself a "recessionista" and is a personal shopper who has a flare for finding designer duds at consignment and resale shops. She has a knack for making her clients look like a million bucks without spending a hundred bucks! She writes a blog called Cheap and Chic by Dora.

Also on the fringes of the show, was stylist extraordinaire, Jim Duran. Unlike Dora, Jim's style is champagne wishes and caviar dreams. He's all about luxury and keeps his clients in designer couture. You can catch Jim's style musings at DFW Style Daily where he is a regular Contributor.

My second appearance of the night came as Leslie slithered down the runway. The camera caught me at the end of the catwalk (where I usually am) taking photographs. 

And my last shout out goes to Camille Umland (pictured right),  She's Connie's sister and partner in Uptown Consignment. Connie may be getting all of the glory from being on this show, but Camille is just as much a part of the store's success and deserves big kuddos for keeping the stocked, styled and running smoothly while sis busy being a TV star.  So, shout out to Camille!

Did I miss anybody? Who did you see in this episode?