Kim introduces the photographer, Philipe Salomon, explaining that he's worked with designers such as Christian Dior, Jill Sander, and Ferragamo. Then, looking evil, she asks the women if they're ready to see their wardrobe. The women are psyched and hold their collective breath as the Kimsicle walks to a relatively small mobile closet and pulls out sheets of sheer organza. Forget the high fashion. The only thing these women are going to be sporting is 50 ft of the stuff. The winning team will get a prize back at the loft, but, tomorrow, the women will all be judged individually. Some of the women are more than a little thrown by the semi-nude aspect. Paula says that she was shocked and that none of the women are playboy models. Personally, she's not used to taking her clothes off or taking pictures of herself naked, but I bet she's done a little drunk snapping in her time. The women gather their courage and go forward with the challenge, leaving me to wonder why the producers are making them walk through the streets in pink robes and slippers.
And why the hell they're wearing castoffs from the Legally Blond set.
The blue team, chosen by Roxanne, is up first and most of the women are nervous. But, Roxanne, being a born exhibitionist, tells us that there were women that were much more uncomfortable than she was. Not surprisingly, Roxanne is firmly planted in the middle of each photograph, covered by the least amount of gauze and resembling nothing so much as an anorexic greyhound.
The blue team is feeling pretty good about their performance and comes back dancing. But, Hope isn't the least bit intimidated saying, "Oh yeah, you ain't seen nothing yet." Then, displaying an unusual level of sophistication and good sportsmanship, Sharon moons them in the elevator.
Ambivalent mom, Kathy, tells us that she's comfortable being nude in the privacy of her own bathroom or shower, but a photography studio is very different. Bahia is finding that being in a group is more nerve racking than just being nude. Really, she's definitely shaping up to be the dark, moody, loner out of the group; kind of like an emo all grown up.
The pink team's shoot seems to go fairly well. The only hitch that we're shown is that Philippe, the photographer, seems to spend a fair amount of time trying to get Kathy into a good position. Melissa tells the camera that "Kathy is a sweetheart, mom, wife, but as far as modeling goes she's pretty conservative." Meanwhile, the Kimsicle is in the background compulsively reciting her carefully rehearsed mentor lines, "You're happy to be here. You're confident in your bodies." I'm not sure that her droning on is really inspiring the women. And the "Yaayyyy!" she delivers at the end of the shoot can be heard being delivered by nannies the world over when their four year-old charges finally tie their shoes all by themselves.
She always gets this way when the kiddies do something new.
Philippe and Kim have reached a decision on the winning team and the Kimsicle tells the women that it was difficult, but the group that worked together the best as a team is... She pauses and we go to break. Damn...On the break we learn that Robert Verdi will be covering the 2008 TVLand awards, so I might actually watch that...And, then, we're back, waiting for the Kimsicle to finish her sentence. The group that worked best as a team...was the pink team. Melissa says that she was really excited and that she was really pleased with her team adding that "there's a lot of really pretty girls on that team." Meanwhile, Roxanne tells us that, if she had known that it was going to be a nude photo shoot, she probably would have chosen differently. As far as sour grapes reality style go, that's pretty lame complaining, but don't be discouraged things are about to heat up...
'Nothing straight about me Paula' is not happy that the pink team won and goes on about the team being all blond hair and blue eyes. So, apparently, she kind of overlooked Hope and Celeste hanging out over there. But, in overlooking them, she says she felt like the judges played it safe. I think its safe to say that she missed the part about the winning criteria being based on how well the team worked together. Somehow, Paula stopped understanding the Kimsicle's basic English when she got to that part of the explanation.
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Comments (15)
I think Bahia is shorter (or at least same height) as Hope. They both had heels on and Bahia looked shorter. Judges never comment on that.
1 of 15 | Posted by chachi | Posted on June 16, 2008 8:21 AM
Doubt I'll ever watch, but loved your recap. The gallery of make-overs really helped me connect names with faces (I wish every recap had one).
I think the loony, I victim, woman will last a long time, just because she adds so much drama.
Thanks!
2 of 15 | Posted by fire@will | Posted on June 16, 2008 8:28 AM
Great recap, Yenta! I just luurrve this show.
Yep, Sharon was my fav too - Im thinking now that she's gone, the house has lost its only sane person.
I LOL'd at the yoga caption - if I was Sharon I would have said, "'cuse me but can you keep your cooter outta my face? Thanks, doll."
3 of 15 | Posted by lexxi1129 | Posted on June 16, 2008 10:15 AM
"Then, displaying an unusual level of sophistication and good sportsmanship, Sharon moons them in the elevator."
I love the recap. I just wanted to point out that it was Paula that was doing the mooning. :P I went back to check.
4 of 15 | Posted by syrill | Posted on June 16, 2008 12:05 PM
Great recap so far!
"Then, displaying an unusual level of sophistication and good sportsmanship, Sharon moons them in the elevator."
I just wanted to point out that it was actually Paula doing the mooning. I even went back to check. Haha.
5 of 15 | Posted by syrill | Posted on June 16, 2008 12:06 PM
Whoops. Sorry. The first comment didn't show up when I checked. XD
6 of 15 | Posted by syrill | Posted on June 16, 2008 12:07 PM
grrrrrrrrr my 2 faves booted in one episode :( I have the same problem as you Yenta- my picks always go home. I should start rooting for Paula- then maybe we'd have a chance to get rid of her.
In real life though, I'm feeling like I might jump on the Bahia bandwagon. I'm just not sure who I like now though, I'm soooo lost w/ out my grandma Sharon and Soccer mom. :(
7 of 15 | Posted by TVKITTY | Posted on June 16, 2008 12:39 PM
I totally agree with Paula--there is too much judgement placed on appearances in our society and I don't want to be judged that way...that's why I choose to NOT take part in a show based totally on physical appearance!!!! Jeez, Paula, the show is named "She's Got the Look", and you want sympathy that the show is judging you on your looks? If you got a story to tell, Paula, go on Dr. Phil.
8 of 15 | Posted by lagitha | Posted on June 16, 2008 12:50 PM
I think Hope is a hoot, and I think she'll make it to the end just for that, I really like her, she's gorgeous and genuine, but we all know not the winner. Of all the bodies, Paula's was the best . . . . but Sharon is crazy smooth for a woman her age--very impressed, and will miss her, I too thought she might take it, and if nothing else, that woman rocks inner beauty for days . . . did anyone check out the diaries on line, or debut interviews . . . whatever they were, it showed Sharon making jewelry at home, and she's just a doll. Karin was super cool too--she started playing bass in a band at 39--too cool, and her interview in the teaser about being comic relief intrigued me . . . she should be fun to watch. Bahia does look short, but could be the winner fer sure--loved her snort at the life's pain segment--me thinks she's seen a few things in her day too! Surprised they got rid of 2, but I suspect Kathy begged to go . . she talked to her kids and got the feeling they were "happy" to be rid of her overbearingness, and her instinct was to get back asap and continue her suffocation . . . sorry if that's harsh, but puhleeese-- a contract at 3 years old . . . for attention . . . is it me!? I wish those kids luck, and I hope they are good to ol' Kathy, she was a nice lady, just needy!
Loved the false eyelashes . . . not sure they'll be able to bring her around, Paula bored me with her mumbling and whatever, she's hot and she rocked the shoot, so what's the prob, babe!?
Greyhound!!! Too funny Yenta--really enjoying the recaps!!!!!
9 of 15 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on June 16, 2008 1:52 PM
Good point Juddfan - I hadn't thought of Kathy begging to go home, but I bet you're right. "continue her suffocation" - pretty funny.
Great recaps! Wish I could keep their names straight.
10 of 15 | Posted by Clair | Posted on June 16, 2008 5:41 PM
Hey Guys:
chachi: I went back and looked at some of the pictures of them and, OMG, I think you're right. I wonder if that means Bahia is a shoe-in?
Fire@will: Hey there!! I'll try to remember to do a running picture gallery for you : )
Syrill: I can't believe I mixed their names up. I owe Sharon an apology. Thanks for the catch.
TVKitty: I feel your pain. With Sharon gone, I'm down to Hope and Karin. Of course, that probably means that they're going to be eliminated this week.
Lagitha: I would so love to see Dr. Phil make a guest counseling appearance.
Juddfan: I loved the video of Sharon at home too!! And Karin's base playing won me over as well : ) I was thinking that Kathy was so miserable that they offered for her to go home with the back up plan that Karin or Hope would go if she didn't. I like your idea better because it would make Hope and Karin seem a little safer.
Clair: I'm having the same problem with the names--Oy!! it will get easier after a few more go home.
Thanks for taking the time to read and post. You guys make my day.
Hugs,
Yenta
11 of 15 | Posted by yentapatrol | Posted on June 16, 2008 6:57 PM
thanks for the shout out in the recap!
12 of 15 | Posted by intense | Posted on June 16, 2008 8:50 PM
Thanks Yenta, nice of you to come back and chat!!! Glad you like the idea, we'll see how it goes--there is one of those upcoming scenes things that shows a few episodes in, and I think I saw Bahia and Hope and Karin in them all, probably Roxanne too . . . Celeste is the one name I saw and said, WHOOO!!!??? Took me a minute, should we name her crazy pants! LOL!!!!
13 of 15 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on June 17, 2008 2:30 PM
Is it just me, or is Tanya on the wrong reality show? She should totally be on "Real Housewives of Orange County". And, I'm sorry, but her makeover gave her anchorwoman helmet hair.
There is something about Melissa...I think you got it right, Yenta...no matter what they do with her hair she will always look 80's....think Christie Brinkley and Kim Alexis (when she wasn't frozen). That 1984 California girl-next-door look. Not a bad look to have, but certainly not fresh.
I was sorry to see Sharon go, but I am digging on Bahia. I enjoy the loner emo-kid grown up vibe...like she's the only one amongst them capable of a reality check.
14 of 15 | Posted by marishka | Posted on June 18, 2008 9:19 AM
Great recap, Yenta! I'm also having some trouble with the names and I'm so upset my Granny is gone!!
Sharon rocked and was, hands down, my favorite!! Now I'm pulling for Bahia for the win!
That Melissa chick reminds me of someone from the early 90's versus straight 80's and I tell you it's her face...so good luck with that one, honey! I do think she's very attractive but definitely not "fresh" as marishka pointed out.
Can't wait to see how this all plays out and if pouty Paula will strike again (you know she will so she can get plenty of "face time" in front of the camera)!!
15 of 15 | Posted by smolls | Posted on June 18, 2008 1:47 PM