Down the rabbit hole we go, Dallas.
Last week, I took a bit of a detour from food-blogging as usual and wrote a post on The Real Housewives of Dallas Season One Premiere.
It was a total fluke actually. I posted a silly, “Brittney Spears- WTF” pic about the show on my personal Facebook wall and up pops a comment from my Girls On Food Editor, Ellie Boogaloo.
My post about the first episode was fairly well received and it’s actually been really cool, having something to write about that in-no-way involves me packing on calories.
Honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better situation as this huge phenomenon happened to land, right smack in my front yard right as the new blog was really starting to cook. You know what they say about “when opportunity knocks.”
Thanks, Andy Cohen.
Therefore, over the last week, I’ve really plugged into the online world of “discussing” The Real Housewives of Dallas.
I’ve been reading the comments on the Official Bravo websites as well as Facebook and Twitter and the way women- specifically, Dallas Women are talking about the girls on this show got me like…
Ladies of Dallas, before we proceed through the rest of this season, I most humbly request that you consider a few things…
- These women are real human beings who live in our city.
- We could run into any of them or their families the next time you walk into a restaurant or event.
- Women are not supposed to tear each other apart. (Remember what Madeline Albright said about women who don’t support each other?)
- What you post online is there forever.
- Our daughters are watching us.
- Think about the things that you say before you say them and be a Girl’s Girl, for the LoveAGod.
Now that that is out of the way, let us all take a moment and focus on the truly important aspects of this show.
Things like…
MARIE REYES’ FREAKING HOUSE
Holy crap on a cracker this is one of the prettiest Houses in Dallas. So nice to see a real, Girl Boss enjoying the fruits of her labor.
THE FASHION
This girl right here knows how to dress- appropriately- for one of Dallas’ most high-profile charity events.
Note: That hat by Binzario Couture is as beautiful as any Philip Treacy hat I’ve ever seen Kate Middleton wear.
WHAT OUR FAVORITE DALLAS CELEBS ARE SAYIN’
I couldn’t have said this any better. And Kellie Rasberry is the queen of Dallas, so…
WHAT MUST JERRY/ KELLI BE THINKING RIGHT NOW?
From the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Website:
So far they have both remained virtually silent about The Real Housewives of Dallas but we KNOW they’re watching.
Jerry Jones and Kelli Finglass are both notoriously protective of the Dallas Cowboys/ Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader brands.
Man to be a fly on the wall at their viewing party, ay?
RICH’S RIGHT EYE
As a wife and mother, I am genuinely concerned for Our Resident Silver Fox.
Sometimes he rocks the pirate look.
Sometimes he doesn’t.
It’s a mystery, wrapped in a riddle, wrapped in an eye patch.
I read somewhere that he may have been shot in the eye with a BB at some point.
All I know is I’m fascinated.
WLL #AARONY STAY IN DALLAS?
Last night our boy Aaron Hendra started to flip flop on if he sees himself and Tiffany living in Dallas long term.
I’m choosing to not get my feelings hurt y’all.
He’s an Aussie and he’s totes adorbs, as is Tiffany, so we’re just gonna let that one slide.
We gotta make this boy feel welcome, Dallas.
Check out his music here.
If you’re around my age, you probably spent one night a week watching your parents watch the TV show, Dallas when you were a kid.
Now we’re grown and we have a real life view of Dallas from a national perspective.
With great power comes great responsibility.
Why don’t we all chill the hell out?
Can we have a dialogue about these females without being Regina George about it?
Like it or not, Ladies Of Dallas, the world is watching.
Let’s mind our manners.
Honorable mention from last week’s episode goes to Vintage Martini.
I was a fool to forget to comment last week on this Dallas Gem.
If you’re looking for a cocktail dress and wanna make sure you’re the only one wearing it to your event, hop over to the boutique on Henderson Ave. Ladies outside Dallas can shop online.
You won’t regret it.
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Aw Thanks!! I have to say I’ve read a ton of blogs this past week about the show and yours is by far the best!
That means so much coming from you Ken, I just adore you and your shop. I felt SO BAD for forgetting to include your cameo last week! When they walked in your shop I was all OMGEEEEE I ADORE THAT PLACE!
I have very high hopes for how this show will impact local businesses. Seeing as how Dallas seems to be incapable of snagging a super bowl or the Olympics, hopefully, this will shine a national light on brilliant Dallas businesses like yours.
I’ll never get over that pink tulle skirt, Bro. I’ve literally dreamt about it once or twice.
PS. I shared your FB page with damn-near every woman I know last week!
Ok, you’re actually making me want to watch the show. Totally agree with everything you are saying here. And that hat? Everything.
Oh it’s definitely worth watching. The jewelry, the kaftans, the city, it’s all great! Can’t wait till they start featuring some Dallas restaurants.