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Cynthia Bailey

BTW

Cynthia clarifies her position on some of the hot topics from Part 1 of the reunion.

Apr 16, 2012

Labels

I love beautiful clothes, shoes, and bags like everyone else. However, I do not put a lot of emphasis on who I wear and how much my clothes cost. If it's a label, it's a label. If it's not, it's not. With my new business, I do not have a huge budget for expensive designer goods. I am a big fan of vintage clothing! I love vintage pieces, because they are more affordable and original. I always try to make an effort to look nice and do the best I can.

BTW: I have nothing against labels, people who are not a fans of vintage clothing, or people that have huge budgets for expensive designer goods.

Africa

I chose to dress in African-inspired clothing when we went to South Africa, because it was just easier. Packing for a ten-day trip was challenging enough, and I was determined not to bring more than three suitcases. Once I decided my theme would be "Africa Girl," I thought braids would be a nice touch. What a blessing my braids were! I literally had zero hair maintenance. Looking back on Africa, I think I made the right choice. I looked good, I was comfortable, and I felt right at home.

BTW: I have nothing against people who pack more than three suitcases for a ten-day trip or people who choose not to have a dress theme for the country that they are visiting.

Sex Toys

I have a twelve- year-old daughter, and I do not feel comfortable discussing intimate details about my sex life publicly. Congrats to Kandi on the success of her sex toy line. I admire all smart business women!

BTW: I have nothing against people who feel comfortable publicly discussing intimate details about their sex lives, sex, or toys in general.

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Ha! Cynthia....very VERY clever blog. Your 'BTW's are priceless.

Thank you for your honesty Cynthia..on a reality tv show that is hard to come by.

Cynthia

Your blog was hilarious, very well stated and I am rolling on the floor laughing my heart out about your "BTWs". What a great way TO ATTEMPT to prevent fires, but of course it would be "non-ignorant" for the public or some of your castmates to not read into it and still make something else out of it. LOL

Best of luck to you in all facets!

Way to work both sides, Cynthia. BTW I have no problem with people who do so.

At first I was going to say that Peter did a good job writing this blog, but then I got to page 2 "Evolution". Then I understood that Nene did it. Another poster was right in that if Nene sneezed hard enough, you would come flying out of her behind!!

Cynthia I wish I had a friend like you, you are awesome and no matter what they say you are the real deal........

Cynthia you play both ends against the middle, when NeNe isnt around your very humble when Ne Ne around you try and act tough. Its very clear you have no backbone when you allow little man peter to bully you. How can you go from a Russell Simmons, and a Leon to a Peter it shows you must have a low self esteem.

I like you Cynthia, I respect you as a mom, wife and business woman. I must say in your quest to stay drama-free, or neutral or whatever it is you are trying to be, you do come off as spineless. You always have great blogs, but the whole "BTW" bit would have been much funnier if people didn't think you were so spineless when it comes to voicing your opinion.

Love this blog Cynthia! You are too funny. I get that some of the these ladies will take offense to some of the things you discussed, so adding the 'BTW' was a very nice touch. LOL!!!

great blog, love the sense of humor!!

this blog is the best thing and hilarious! I love the disclaimers.

I love you Cynthia and Nene. She has taken her 15 minutes and doing something productive, like making money! you cant be mad at her for that. You will not be liked by everyone thats just the way of the world. Keep your head up ladies and much success...

Clever writing!

I think most of the ATL housewives need to start acting their age. I'm sorry but acting like high school students, bickering, and fighting, don't draw me to reality tv. These women need to start empowering and congratulating one another, instead of tearing each other down.

All the "BTW" disclaimers that follow your comments support my opinion that you, Cynthia, lack real conviction. Maybe that's why it seems that you kowtow to your husband so much - even when he disrespected your beloved sister Mal. You are easily duped by stronger personalities (Nene, Peter, Marlo..) and you seem eager to support their misguided comments and behavior. Grow up and grow stronger.

OMG I love how Cynthia has "BTW" after every comments. These women take everything so personal. Why open yourself up to the and always catch feelings when someone voices their opinion. Thank you Cynthia for trying to lighten the mood and bring it back to a good place.

Cynthia, love love love you. Your blog is so funny. BTW...lol. I feel the smalls were so mean to Nene but God does not like ugly. They will turn on each other shortly. God Bless!

I don't think the viewers need to be talked down to like that Cynthia...Your blog was ridiculous...

Just have an opinion. An original thought and stick to it. Don't apologize for it. Or explain you self for saying it. Just be you! Take you or leave you. Not everyone is going to like you. But who cares, if you like yourself. I agree with you. NeNe is using this opportunity very wise. If she could just keep her cool with those idots that bash her, it would make her look even better. She has a way of making bad situation even worse with her snarky, yet witty remarks. I wish she would just smile and say "Okay, that's your opinion. Let's just agree to disagree" That would stop them dead in their tracks. Seems as though NeNe and Sherre, both need to have the last word. And no one can hear anything they say.

Love you. Your blogs are hilarious and dead on.

You are so funny. I love your sense of style and first instinct to be a peacemaker. These women don't deserve your diplomacy. State or write your opinion and whomever does not like it can just make a stink face. You only owe an apology or backtrack if you say something as if it's fact and you are proven wrong.

Cynthia, I have struggled with your character for the last two seasons. While I respect your choice to generally take a diplomatic stance in most situations there comes a time when you simply have to take a stand and choose a side.

You are a woman and will be respected by some and hated by many for whatever you choose, so why not just publicly stand your ground?

What is all of this BTW crap? There is no need for you to play devil's advocate with yourself? No need for disclaimers. You share a cast with very strong women with equally strong personalities that make no apologies for neither feeling what they feel nor saying what they say. When are you going to emerge from the background and shine like the star that you are?

I assure you, you will feel more liberated by laying it all out and being the most authentic you that you can possibly be. The safe Cynthia comes off and scared and shallow and I know there is more depth to you. I know your Mom and sister probably feel the same way and surely any woman married to a man with a personality and presence as strong and aggressive as your husbands can't possibly be a sucka.

Wishing you all the best and praying that you step up your hustle. This season in your life is only as long as the ratings are good. Do what you can. Do the very best you can.

XOXOXO Lady

Alright Cynthia. I give you this, that was funny.

Cynthia, you are a class act.... Your blog is PRICELESS...

Cynthia Thanks for at least taking the time to blog and giving the viewers a heads up on your take of the reunion Part 1. That is more than some of the wives have bothered to do. One thing I have noticed about you is that you seem to go out of your way to be a "peacemaker" or make everyone happy. This may be why some of the people feel you are a follower and not a leader. It is time to stand on your own two feet and what you believe in. You are strong enough to take on the shots that come afterwards. I have enjoyed watching you and thought you were a class act but I am starting to think that you are more of a yes woman than I thought. Let us see the real you and not the one that you think we want to see.

This is a joke right?? You sound rediculous. BTW I have nothing against people afraid of people... Haha thanks for the laughs!

Cynthia you are a beautiful, classy, gracious woman. To put up with the likes of NeNe. I amazed that you call her a friend. NeNe is only loyal to herself.

Cynthia, you are the ONLY housewife with any class or couth. I was thoroughly disgusted with the behavior of the other women on the show this season. You by far are the only one that does not act in bad taste. First, I do not believe you owed Kim an apology. She has said some very cutting words regarding you and your marriage, you owed her NOTHING! I feel the only reason people keep making nasty remarks toward you is because you are a generally nice person and they take kindness for weakness. Don't let them change you but DO NOT let them walk all over you. Sometimes you have to expose claws to remind people that they are still there.

Love it! Hysterical and classic :-). ps - your hair was FANTASTIC in Africa - actually it is always gorgeous and I'm jealous!!

You are my FAVORITE housewife of all time! Keep it real and great blog!

Cynthia, you are the ONLY housewife with any class or couth. I was thoroughly disgusted with the behavior of the other women on the show this season. You by far are the only one that does not act in bad taste. First, I do not believe you owed Kim an apology. She has said some very cutting words regarding you and your marriage, you owed her NOTHING! I feel the only reason people keep making nasty remarks toward you is because you are a generally nice person and they take kindness for weakness. Don't let them change you but DO NOT let them walk all over you. Sometimes you have to expose claws to remind people that they are still there.

Cynthia,

I feel bad for you. You have not back bone and personality. You play both sides of the fence. I hope Nene never hurts you.

Good luck,

you really need to grow up....you always try to make excuses for your actions....Nene doesn't need you sticking up for her, she can do it by herself.

Cynthia you are a very two faced person. I would never have a friend like you. You are one of the main causes of the drama in Africa. Be real chic!

Really Cynthia wasn't it you that was talking to Kandi and Sheree and than RAN back to Nene and Marlo and told what waas said....."Pot calling the kettle black." Piece of advice: "Be your own person and stop standing behind Nene and Peter."

Cynthia you are great. I adore you and your relationship with NeNe. I thought it was pathetic of the Smalls to try to recruit you to their side while in Africa. It was so pathetic to watch those Smalls act so desprite to steal a friend away from NeNe. I found you and NeNe and even Marlo to be refreshing to watch. The Smalls seem to do alot of gossiping and judging this season. Every scene the Smalls had NeNe or one of you Talls names rolling off their tongue. I hardly notice you Talls even mention the Smalls unless you were being asked about them. Keep being the better people, Talls. Let those gossip mongers turn on eachother like Sheree did.

I love your blogs...they are freaking awesome!

Cynthia, what are you affraid of? There is nothing wrong with having an oppinion and voicing it! It is so weak of you to live life in the "middle".

Love your blog Cynthia. It's amazing as positive a blog as this is, you still have the negative comments on here. I guess they want you to act ignorant and start yelling and then they'll be happy! Stay you, stay happy, loyal to your friend and love that gorgeous husband of yours. Screw the negative energy!

ROTFL! Great blog. All true. :-)

Cynthia, I find it funny that Ne Ne never mentions you or even remotely seem to care if you exsist or not but yet you continue to raise the flag for her every chance you get. here's and idea, why won't you have you sister's back as much as you have that loud mouth, insecure giant and liar NeNe's ?

I can't believe some people didn't get the humor in Cynthia's Blog. BTW Very Cute.

Cynthis needs a backbone. Nene is really not thinking about you or her best friend Diana. By the way, where is she? I can't stand a two faced weak person. You really need to stop playing both sides and being Nene's cheerleader.