Housewives Highlights: What Happened Last Night?
-Heather makes a big opening statement by having a clam-bake at her house and not inviting Alexis. No olive branch this season, folks. Heather makes lobster a big star on the show, bringing them home for lunch and later having them as the main course at her clam-bake party. Now I’m hungry. Heather, can I come over for a lobster lunch?
-Vicki… Other than getting a nose job, fat injections into her face, and a chin implant, she finally got rid of Brooks. Thank the lord! The wannabe Brooks is gone… or is he?! Back to all the plastic surgery though, I’m really not into Vicki’s chin implant. Briana is about to pop up her baby and has moved back in with Mom, along with her new husband Ryan, so that when he gets deployed, Grandma Vicky is there to help. Briana goes into labor and is shown in the hospital several times via Vicki’s “home video” cam. 18 hours into labor, the doctor makes the decision for Briana to have an emergency c-section. It’s a boy! A boy named Troy.
-Tamra finally moved in with Eddie… into his house with her kids. In living together, Eddie’s had some micro-managing tendencies come to light, but remains soft-spoken and loving. Ya have to love Eddie. Tamara’s still moving forward with her gym venture “Cut Fitness”, holding 51% while Eddie owns 49%. Off topic, but is it just me or does Tamara looks even younger this season? I want to know what they’re putting in that OC water… other than fillers and botox. Love her. Tamara and Vicki are still broken up, so it’s Heather who calls Tamara to tell her that Briana is in labor, rather than Vicki.
-Slade gets his own bullet-point because he’s basically a housewife. He finally has a steady job, which makes Gretchen a very happy lady and I know he has to be happy now as well. He’s a radio host, which seems right up his alley…though Gretchen does miss having “her b*tch” around to make her bacon and her perfect cup of coffee. On one hand, when he didn’t have a job, he was broke. Now, on the other hand, since he has a job, it doesn’t seem he’s around as often as Gretchen would like… What’s a guy to do?
-Gretchen and Alexis are another broken friendship that hasn’t healed. They don’t talk at all since Alexis titled Gretchen as a bully. Though, both ex-besties did cut their hair much shorter this season. Maybe that’s a lame observation, but hey… anything to chew on, right? On the other hand, both Tamra and Gretchen walk into Heather’s party wearing pretty much the exact same outfit, so they’re obviously more on the same wave length. With Slade at work, Gretchen has taken over the marketing side of her company Gretchen Christine, hired a woman to help her, and has boxes of handbags and other products piled to the ceiling at her home. This bombshell’s on her way up.
-Alexis and Jim bought a 6,000 square foot home. No more renting. I feel like her hair ages her, but to each her own. One thing that hasn’t changed is her over-use of the term bullying. She even provides us with its definition. I’d love for her to be a little more positive… Love and let go, Miss Alexis. Not being invited to Heather’s clam-bake definitely amplifies Alexis’ feelings of dislike towards Heather. On the other hand, though she no longer talks to Gretchen, she does confess that she really misses their friendship… Jim still has his little ‘tude, but I don’t think that’s ever going to change.
We haven’t met the new housewife yet, but the trailer for the new season at the end of this episode definitely clues you in. Not sure how I feel about the newbie quite yet. Plus, she confesses to Heather in this season’s highlights that she’s a friend of Alexis, which makes Heather weary. The end of the first episode leaves off right before Tamra and Gretchen talk to Vicki for the first time at Heather’s clam-bake dinner. Dun Dun DUN!!!!!!!
So, what else can we expect to see this season (based on the highlights shown):
-Eddie starts to feel pressured about getting married
-Vicki makes Gretchen cry
-We see Heather come un-glued for the first time in a fight with her husband, showing they’re human
-Gretchen’s starting to get baby fever
-Brooks and Vicki are shown on a date arguing about possibly getting back together
-Beloved former housewife Lauri, along with fairytal hubby George come back and Lori’s got some juicy gossip to bring to the table
-Newbie Lydia tells Alexis she doesn’t think the women were bullying her and Alexis blames them for her being on Xanax
-Heather yells at Slade demanding an apology for something. Get it, Girl!
-Vicki tells Briana she misses Brooks and wants to start dating him again, but Briana says that if she does this, she’s moving out of Vicki’s house. Briana’s husband then crosses the line in a fight with Vicki.
Below find interviews with housewife Gretchen Rossi and former housewife Lynne Curtin from Runway Magazine.
Lynne Curtin – OC Housewives
Bonding over our New Jersey native pasts, Lynne and I got a chance to talk about our fun times on the Jersey circuit. This Boho chick is more than just a “housewife”. Though she’s left the Bravo series, she continues to grace the show with her laid-back, but spirited presence with little guest appearances. In the meantime, she is all about her design company. That’s right. Her cuffs, her purses, and the rest of her accessories have all taken over. Mixing edgy styles with fringe and glam is her general aesthetic and she is loving every second of it. With a new business partner in tow, Lynne Curtin Designs is off-and-running.
So, I know you’ve been designing jewelry and selling it, but have recently launched the new Lynne Curtin Designs. Can you tell me a little about it?Well, the new company is actually a collaboration with Gina Watson. She’s with South Bay jewelry and she has two stores, one of which has its own manufacturing there. It’s just taken my product to a whole new level.
Tell me about the launch event you had.
Well, I have a lot of new cuffs that are coming out along with the new website. There were other “housewives”, very fun. I know you’re on the East Coast, but if you ever come out to Orange county, it’d be fun.
Definitely. So what are some of the other products in addition to the cuffs that are new?
Well, I have a 2 inch leather cuff that you can interchange emblems on, which is just great. You can go from casual to dressy look. I also have a new necklace that can also be worn as a belt. I also have my handbags that are all lined with lamb leather. They are beautiful. Everything is finished with 24 karat gold and other pleading also. I think everyone will enjoy it. I love it. I’m kind of that Bohemian Hippie sort of glam.
I know so many of your handbags have that fringe look that I love, so is that how you got inspired, with the Boho chic look?
Yes, absolutely. I’m a child of the 70s, so I always maintain that sort of style, but add a little glitz and glam to it. I also have some classic items though. I know there’s this clutch on my website that’s more classic looking. I also have some gold metallic leathers that are fun for the holidays.
Well, I know you started out with cuffs and then expanded to other accessories, so what are some of the other products you have now? I know you mentioned belts, handbags…
Yes! I have a little doggie collar line with collars and little vests. They are great for my dog. I have a dachshund.
I used to have a dachshund. I love them.
Oh, me too! My little Lucy. I’ve had several. I love my dog. She actually just had a $7000 surgery on her neck, so she’s not going to get to wear anymore of my collars. But, anyway, I do a lot with different charities like breast cancer. I actually have a cuff on my website that’s called the Charity because I actually donate from the profits on the cuff to breast cancer. I also do a lot of events at my gym for charity. I’m doing a fashion show for the homeless. It’s been a long haul, but I feel like people are starting to notice my line more.
Have you ever thought of expanding to shoes or clothing?
Absolutely. I’m sure, so when I wear jeans I need to wear higher heels depending on the brand of jeans. I love the platform sandals. They’re like stripper girl sandals. I made a pair myself with leather and showed Tamra and she was dying over them. So, that’s another thing down the line maybe. Anyway, I wanted to tell you about my new logo. It’s sort of like the fleur-de-lis. I would love to do sandals and attach that logo to the flip-flop.
So, with the new logo and the new products, how’s the website going?
Well, you can go look at http://www.LynneCurtindesigns.com. We pride ourselves on getting things out as soon as we get the order in.
Great. What direction are you looking to take the company in this year?
We are definitely looking to getting into different stores, anywhere from Target to Neiman Marcus. Henry Bendel has approached me. I want more of a budget line all the way up to the high-end lines, so on some of my cuffs I tried to make the prices more affordable. In doing that, I try to incorporate pieces that are easier to make like this one cuff I have, I try to incorporate more metal instead of leather. My goal is to sell to the masses…one cuff at a time. (She laughs.) So, what’s your favorite piece?
Well, I loved the fleur-de-lis, so I love anything that has that. You have this one necklace that kind of has a crystal ball-like piece on it.
Yeah, like a disco ball. That peace can also be worn as a belly chain almost. You can wear it at any length and you can wrap around like three times.
I also really love the fringe clutches. Love them.
Yeah, that’s really my look, my era. I love rock, like I love Aerosmith. I got to meet Motley Crue the other night, which was awesome. I’m just a hippie girl with a taste of glam on the side.
Well, that’s good because that’s what is really in right now. Keep it chic, but add some edge and you’re good to go.
Yep. Exactly. You can take the simplest outfits to wear during the day and then glam them up for night. Put that necklace on that you were talking about and if fringe clutch or even a pewter cuff with big earrings and your set. That’s one thing. I have to get more earrings on my website! I’ve got some coming up, so they’ll be up there.
Okay, so what’s a good rule of thumb when you go through the learning process of putting a company like this together?
Oh, I’ve made so many mistakes, you wouldn’t believe, but it’s all part of the process. I’ve bought so much leather and gone to so many leather houses only to realize later that the weight of the leather was wrong. But, I just always keep saying to myself that if I never quit I can never fail. Plus, my partner Gina really keeps me in check.
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Here's a taste of some of their tweets from last night's episode… Oh, and Vicki's new Vodka brand?:
Tamra Barney@TamraBarney14h
What I meant to say was @eddiejudge is anal… Not controlling! Oops sorry baby.
Heather Dubrow@HeatherDubrow3h
Love u! @DrDubrow: I'm such a pain. How gorgeous is my wife though?!“@ramonaaaaxo: @HeatherDubrow I don't like onion rings lol sorry #RHOC””
Heather Dubrow@HeatherDubrow14h
Yeah!“@HousewifeTv: "#RHOC" is trending in the US right now! @OCLydia @GretchenRossi @TamraBarney @HeatherDubrow @vgunvalson @Alexisbellino”
Gretchen Rossi@GretchenRossi13h
@AllThingsRH: Don't forget to vote for your favorite #RHOC on http://AllThingsRH.com So far HeatherDubrow is … http://m.tmi.me/QKmJ3
Gretchen Rossi@GretchenRossi15h
Gretchenchristinescloset is back on eBay! Shop my wardrobe, accessories and home goods at http://bit.ly/aWKkNN … http://fb.me/23tRJUct5
Vicki's Vodka@VickisVodka22h
CONGRATS to @Bravotv & @BravoPR on the premier of @RHOOC tonight! And a loud WOO HOO to @vgunvalson too! Retweets greatly appreciated 
Bravo PR@BravoPR21h
.@bravotv #RHOA delivers Most-Watched Season Ever & Double-Digit Ratings 4 its finale w/ovr 3 million ttl viewers http://bit.ly/128Sm6l
Andy Cohen@BravoAndy19h
Nothing like #OpeningDay – I'm rooting for the @Cardinals AND the Real Housewives of Orange County #GodBlessAmerica
