i finally got a chance to watch the reunion shows,alex,you stood head and shoulders above all those shrews. at first, you and simon were not my favorites, but as the show progressed, i realized that you and simon are real deal, a little snotty (simon) but real.

I just do not understand why some viewers are offended by watching people who have money spend it at places other than Target, Walmart, or the Olive Garden. Yes times are tough for alot of people but if it's not for them then so what? They made their money so they wouldn't have to go to those places. Why do they need to buy junk (yes, the stuff sold at Walmart is junk) to make others feel better? It's their money! Personally I was in dire financial straits 5 years ago and I certainly didn't feel that meant that others doing better should have to pinch pennies the way I did. I'm actually doing much better now finacially and still budget wisely but if I want something quality I'm going to buy if I can afford. I don't feel the need to downgrade to make others feel better and neither should Alex and Simon.

I love watching you and Simon on the show, can't wait to see your home after the renovations.
I'm sure it will look lovely.

You look great trying those clothes even though the cameraman was mean to take bad angles and shots of you. I just checked Blue and Cream store web site and found lots of cute items. Good taste! I really enjoy shopping with my hubbie and matching the outfit together. For a person living in NYC and having lots of social events, the amount of money you spent on clothing is really not bad at all. You must have been stressed out lately. Eat some pasta and sandwich. You will look even more fantastic after gaining just 5 pounds. Thanks to you, I'm really enjoying the show.

wow,the comments some people leave are so rude I cant believe it..sorry proplr are so mean..

Girl, the economy isn't as bad as it could be or else you wouldn't be able to keep spending the amount of money that you do and...in all honesty---if you weren't paid obscene amounts of money then the economy could be more balanced. It isn't because the economy is low that we cannot spend like you do---the point is that most of us never could cause we do not have the same salary. To be honest, it makes me angry that you see nothing wrong with what you spend your money on. Go clothes shopping all you want, but consider shopping at target, walmart, or maybe even eat at the olive garden like us little people. I'm sorry if I'm coming off as rude, but I just dont get why a janitor is paid kibbles and bits while people who film a show are paid millions. What??!?!?!!??! God help us all. Well, other than that tid bit I'd like to say God bless and take care. You and Alex are not terrible people who are wanna-bes. We understand that its just editing, but we all have problems regardless. So, consider yours and spend your time (not money) working on those.

Next to Jill, you guys are my favorite on the show. I think you all make the show much more interesting! Ignore the nasty comments you all get -- you all have plenty of fans!

I really like something about Alex and Simon. I admit they come off as being pretentious, but they're pretty honest about what they like and there is just something likable about them. They seem like they are nice people and don't mean any harm. There are worse things in life than aspiring to be better than you are.

Alex, you and Simon do come off as snobbish and living in a complete bubble. However, there seems to be a genuine likeability that the two of you do emit. It's rather difficult to read you as a couple. On one hand, it is quite disconcerting to know how much you spend on clothes while "power shopping". I imagine that you are aware that the economy is suffering quite a bit and to throw out $$$ signs as if it's perfectly normal to do so, while others can only shake their heads at the amount spent, is a bit of a slap in the face to those of us who are cutting corners to make ends meet, maintain our jobs and feed our families. I, personally, take my kids to shop at our local Amvets, buy their and my clothes there, and no one knows the difference. We save mega bucks, 50 cents for a shirt. $3.00 for a pair of jeans, and so on. Saves us a lot. After I buy my huge bundle of kids' clothes ($40.00 will buy clothes that last for several seasons), I am so grateful that clothes like these can be found, clean, tidy and useful.

As for the likeability issue, there seems to be a certain amount of sincerity that you and Simon possess. I only wonder, if the homeless, the working class, and the plight of those who are currently serving our wonderful nation of the U.S.A and their families even cross your minds as you vacation in St.Barts, The Hamptons, etc. While you are congenial folks, it's difficult to see past the passion for clothes versus the passion for those who are less fortunate than you.

Alex and Simon: You lack class with your obvious "nouveau rich" behavior and your blatant "social climbing".

I feel for you and Simon because you are picked on the most, but it's like wathcing a train wreck. I cringe watching some of the things the two of you say and do on the show, but cannot stop watching because I've never seen a couple act like this! I do not know you personally, just what I see on the show, but you come across phony and do not seem genuine...I agree with an earlier statement: they are "Wanna Be's" and it seems as though you try way too hard. It's sad that the two of you do not seem secure just being yourselves and that you're so focused on impressing others.

I cannot stand watching you two... I agree with everyone you guys need to go away. We are no longer watching the show as long as two are still on the show.. WE SAY BRAVO LET THEM GO!!!!!!!

YOU ARE TRULY PATHETIC PEOPLE. SUCH WANNABES, AND YOU MAKE IT SO OBVIOUS IT ALMOST MAKES US WANT TO SLAP SOME SENSE INTO YOU. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH INSECURE PEOPLE AS YOU AND SIMON. NEITHER OF YOU CAN STAND TO BE AWAY FROM EACH OTHER BECAUSE YOU ARE EACH OTHER'S SECURITY BLANKET. YOU ARE LEGENDS IN YOUR OWN MINDS. TWO SORRY, SORRY MATERIALISTIC PEOPLE. GUESS WHAT ALEX? YOUR SECRET IS OUT, YOU CAN'T HIDE WHAT YOU REALLY ARE BEHIND OPERA TICKETS AND ATROCIOUS CLOTHES. COME DOWN OUT OF THE WEB OF LIES YOU ARE WEAVING AND BE WHO YOU BOTH REALLY ARE. MAYBE YOU MIGHT FIND ONE OR TWO PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY CAN STAND YOU.

Hi ALex,

I do not think anyone should be complaining about how much money you and your husband spend on clothes! For heavens sake, if they do, they are "just jealous" right?

Why is that both of your kids have french names and none of you are french? I don't get it.

Alex: As an educator of almost 20 years I am far more concerned with your child-rearing skills than your excessive shopping habits. I would recommend that you spend much more time teaching and modeling acceptable social (not socialite) behavior than teaching your sons how to say nursery rhymes in French.

Hey, previous posters, how do you know that they dont have money put aside for their kids? LOL that's a lame ass remark. You imply crap that has no bearing on it because you're upset that people are spending money.. not how you'd spend it.
Im not into fancy clothes, cars or things, but I get a kick out of watching people who do.
As long as they pay for their life style.. rock on.

nancy W, where does she come from? you watch the show. Yes there are people out there who's lives are like that, don't be so bitter or aggressivebecause yours isn't.

you buy clothes the first or second show of the season which we see you wear throughout the season... hmmm. Kinda like Season 1? It shocks me how horrible your taste is considering you are in fashion merchandising. Yes, the horrible tacky clothes were costly... did you fix your house yet?

Good lord! Because we watch, we are responsible for the success of these "reality" shows. These folks are paid to allow the cameras into their lives. Mo' money, mo' money, mo' money! With all that is going on in the world, I can't believe that even the "housewives" can take it seriously. I'm sure that they laugh all the way to the bank.

although they sometimes get on my nerves, alex & simon are an interesting couple. i dont mean any offense by this but alex, for a person of your stature you may want to visit a hair salon for "frizz control". i do have to admit it has improved from last season but improvement could be needed. honestly im not trying to be mean. hey simon rock on with your colored clothing

Wow Alex! You're so sweet for even explaining every detail of this epsisode to people as they pick at everything they see. Truth is, you don't owe an explanation to anyone for why you make the choices you do. You're already bold enough for being on the show! Isn't that enough! Why are people so judgemental! I doubt there is one person on this blog who makes the right decisions everytime...that's why it's called "REALITY TV".

-Sincerely,

Shnik from Texas

I'm sorry Alex, but you come off as a "wanna be". Simon does come off as gay. How the two of you had two children is way beyond me.
I agree with the viewer who suggested you fix up your home before you spend a crazy amount of money on clothes for you and Simon.
I can't remember what it is you both do for a living, however, you must make a ton of money. Put some aside for the future and take care of your childrens needs. Forget the clothes shopping........boring!

Hey you guys are just great, you step out of the box, take some risk and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Alex is beautiful and Simon is handsome. So I guess that makes some people feel bummy! Its all good keep being the best that you can be.

Alex and Simon: Stay encouraged! They are all just a little further along on the same journey that you two might have just started. The countess and each and every one of them is the product of "new money" - not one of them was "into the manor born". They, each of them, went through some kind of initiation into the ranks of "society". Some of us know a couple of them from the old days, and they are not so ooopty-dooopty as they pretend...they hold their forks like cavemen, smack at the table, don't know how to cook or please their absent husbands, sometimes have body odors (that could easily be remedied at the drug store) and (when the cameras aren't around) howl like hookers under Long Island street lamps. Not a one of them is a legitimate businesswoman - except Bethenny, of course, who went on Top Chef to try to earn some fame and money, but is so miserable in her personal life that she had to hang with more miserable "housewives". So, don't let them fool you that they are bluebloods. No way! They are just redblooded, ordinary, UNEDUCATED, self-absorbed, pompous, misguided, and...whoooooo! Alex, love your children and husband, and bring in some of YOUR GOOD FRIENDS and show those b*tches how real people with the blessing of money should act. Keep your cool, and keep stopping them dead in their tracks (Jill) when they try to embarrass you! You and Simon are beautiful from the inside out. They are painted with acrylics; don't let "them loud-mouthed heifers from Brooklyn get away wit' nuttin'!" They want you to kiss their asses to "be a part of their clique" but you don't need them to be on the show. Just: Don't change! Stay Strong! Keep loving one another! Simon, keep taking care of your beautiful family. We love you, Alex, girl!

Alex I enjoy watching you and your husband on the show. One thing is driving me crazy - why haven't you fixed the floors in your townhome or whatever it is? you spent a fortune on clothing but your home is unfinished? Maybe it is because the kids are small? also, you need to put on a few pounds. you are too thin.

Dear Alex, I think you and Simon are very nice, polite, civilized people. You seem to have a wonderful relationship and a lovely family --a great life. Just try not to appear so smug about it. Tone down your bragging. It turns people off. We all like to think that our lives, children, spouses, clothes (whatever) are pretty special. Good luck to you!

I think Alex and Simon would be far better off to spend a few thousand dollars fixing up their home. It definately doesn't reflect the home of a socialite and her husband. They spend money on clothes for themselves while the children run around speaking French and looking like rag a muffins. The Hamptons rental didn't look like it was decorated to " the nines " to me, but I'm sure was a step up from their home in Brooklyn.

I think that much of what we see is creativively edited after the raw footage is in the can. Alex and her clan are carefully crafted to get viewersin to a tizzy. all th4 other "hosusewives" (and i use that tem as loosely as i can)are subjected tp the same treamtent. it makes the skww much more entertaining. You do want am emtertaomomg show, don't up? They're relly not trying to make a statemnet aboout world affairs. So either eomplining aining and ejoy the fun, pr just push the off button.

I like Alex and her husband. They are true to themselves and devoted to their children. They don't back stab their friends.

I agree with you about supporting Private businesses. It is no ones bees wax. If you have the money spend it. People are just bitter about the economy ,with that said, I am not a fan of you or your husband. You are kinda fake a little snippy(these people are not your friends, yet you snipe like they are) or you just come off that way. I don't know you personally so I can't really say but that is how it seems to me. I do want to commend you on your stance Alex regarding TV in children's rooms and that it is not ok until you children are grown and out of your house. That is awesome and totally on point. You seems like a loving parent and like you are getting handle on your kids. Toddlers/ preschoolers are hard and boys are harder, headstrong, destructive, willful yet so so sweet especially to mommy.

alex and simon I love you both. I love that different! I love your style and how you two do things together. keep it up don't change

hi alex and simon I love both you guys! I don't change. I love your style and your family.Just remember they're alot of haters out there!Even though I love Ramona don't let her bully you. I love how you two are close and do things together. AS for jill and bethany don't take any crap form them, they are so fake. I love you don't change!

Alex,

Since this is the "Housewives of NYC" I will address this to you. But it is actually for both you and your husband. I have sat here, (it's Sunday afternoon-I can watch the show and sit here on my computer all day if I want to!!!), and watched the show, which is revolving around the Hamptons, the Cindy Adams article, and, dear God!, your shopping habits.

When I first started watching the show, I wasn't sure who would be "my favorite". I went back and forth and I can now, (and I just know you're holding your breath for this comment from a housewife in Oklahoma), say whom I like best. It's (drumroll, please...)YOU!!! Doesn't that just rock your world??? Doesn't that just change your life???

Yes, I feel you are a bit eccentric, and I have some opinions about the way you live your life (the way you spend your money, raise your kids, etc.), but they are MY opinions, just as what you do with your life are YOUR ways...that being said, you (and your fellow "housewives") did choose to put yourself out there, so here goes.

Reading the other comments on your blog, I cannot believe that anyone with a bit ( a teeny bit even) of class would take this show so seriously. It's entertainment, letting us "regular " folk into your lives. I would have to guess that anyone who watches this doesn't have the money you have (ie:shopping sprees), but THAT'S OK!!!..you do! People that give you grief are jealous because they don't have the resources that you do. BUT- the camera doesn't show how hard you work at getting the lifestyle you have. You have a job-they don't pay much, if any, attention to that. The show makes it seem that you all just sit around watching the money pour in, with no haed work involved. If you'll notice, the people that give negative comments don't say, "I should know, I have money", or "I should know, I am in the NYC socialite club". They (I) have no idea what your kind of lifestyle is. The funny thing is, you all probably know what our lifestyle is-most probably came from "our" kind of lifestyle. If they didn't, well, good for them. I was born and raised on the beach in So. California, and then moved to Oklahoma because I didn't want to raise my kids there. I got divorced once here, and continued to raise my kids by myself. I didn't have the little extras I always had, but met and married a REDNECK cowboy. We now live in the country with "The mud, the blood, and the steers :)and we live paycheck to paycheck. But I watch your show, and get such a kick out of it, it's fun, it shows the "other "side financially, which is like watching a movie, complete with money, love affairs, greediness, etc. You are definitely not greedy, I don't think any of the ladies are. But it's like we get to live "vicariously" the priveleged life with you.

Anyhow-thanks for keeping it real-you are who you are, and you don't pretend to be someone else, unlike most, (not all) of the other ladies in the group.

One last note....Oh that I would have a husband that SHOWED he loved me as much as Simon-I know my hubby loves me as much, (he better!:), but he doesn't show it the way Simon does. If I could, I need to borrow him-I HATE to shop, so he could take me shopping, pick out my clothes, then take me to a fabulous lunch...HEY-everybody's got a dream!!!:)

God Bless, and keep up the good work educating your sons...they'll be thankful for it someday, as will you!!!

Hi Happy Family!! I wanted you both to know: Do not pay any attention to anyone that says bad things about the both of you, these type of people are jealous of the Vary Rare type of Relationship you share with each other. You have a Wonderful Remarkable Partnership between each other which is so far, few, and in between, others are jealous of that. It's like unheard of, like you are from outer space! More couples should be like you!! It is also a wonderful atmosphere for your children to grow up in. You should write a book and give advice to others, it might help their family to have a better relationship with each other. I hope I can have a relationship/partnership one day with a man that will be my best friend and lover too. (already have a wonderful straight "A" 18 year old daughter whom I brought up as a single mom, but, even though I left my X for certain drinking reasons, he and I are best friends, and my daughter only knows that he and I both Love her Very Much. GOD BLESS am glad you are so strong together.
Angel

All I have to say is that Alex and Simon are the old version of Hedi and Spencer.
ANNOYING!!!!!

Alex,

You know, at first, I found it a little disconcerting that Simon was around as much as he was. And that you 2 were always together. But now I find it charming. If only more marriages were as rock solid and steady as yours. Maybe then some of the cattier housewives would be a little happier, you know? It's obvious that you're not letting Ramona's constant digs at you and Simon get to you as much as some people might and THANK GOD FOR THAT. Every time Ramona opens her mouth to complain about Simon, she makes herself look petty and small. As does Jill, who I actually like alot. And it amazes me that Ramona does not get that the more she complains about Simon, the more the show is going to want him around, to add a little friction. Otherwise, what have we got? Women shopping, taking care of their kids, and not much else. How boring would that be? :)

Alex is the nicest of all the cast. Maybe they should make a show called the Real Husbands of NYC....

Alex, i really think its irrelevant how much you spent in the hamptons, i could of sworn this show is the real housewives of nyc,, and that all of you have a lot of money. for people to be boo-hooing about what you spent is just tacky. I never ever spent 8,000 on anything especially not clothes not even in a year. but i really dont expect anything less from watching a tv show. As far as the economy goes. this show was over the summer and although A LOT of people are suffering... not everyone is. i think everyone should keep that in mind. I did however notice that you splurge on all the wrong things. You want to act rich and spend like crazy, then dont contradict yourself with this "oh a mansion isnt important in the hamptons, and the fact that you rented such an average looking house". Im curious to see if you invite anyone over Unless the only thing on your agenda is socialite parties.. I cant stop watching you, cause i cant stop laughing at you ... your the typical definiton of a yuppy. Stay the same, cause the show wouldnt be the same without you

While I do find Alex and Simon uncomfortable to watch, if they did say how much they spent, they would be slammed with questions on how much it was. Hello people none of the Real Housewives shows are about financially challenged people. People watch to see how people with money live. I am more worried about how these children (all of the kids in the show)are being raised than what Simon spends on his tacky clothes and speedos!!

1 bet u were asked a1lready but 1'll ask u anyway, what do actually do? mean where do u work?

I was ready to give you and Simon the benefit of the doubt and think that maybe the producers edited the show to make you look more pretentious than you are. Your blog has dispelled that theory. You're pretentious even in your blog! I guess they have to have one totally obnoxious unlikeable character to offset the others. I must say, though, in your defense, that you are the only one who has been filmed without makeup and wearing sloppy clothes around the house, which is refreshing. Also, in this season and the last, your career was alluded to but not mentioned. What is it that you do?

I have to shake my head at some of these comments. It never ceases to amaze me how people think they have the right to tell others how to spend their own money! What is up with that?

Just because the economy is bad, Alex and Simon shouldn't let anyone know what the tab was for their clothing? If it were not for the people who are still spending, AND supporting small business like this, things would be a whole lot worse.

Say what you will about Alex and Simon, but the RHONYC would be kind of boring without them. I think it is extremely cruel for some of you to say some of the nasty things I have read, IE: Teeth, and ugly. WOW - It is just unnecessary.

I have my own opinions on SILEX but they are who they are, and they bring us alot to talk about after every episode! Keep it coming Alex.

Are you under a physician's care? If not youself, is Simon? There are MANY qualified specialists out there who would love to tackle the challenge of treating the two of you!! I hope all the "material" things and the "fake" friendships you feel you have for you just "show up" at parties to be "seen" help you later in you elder years and that your tyrant, running, uncontrollable, no, I should say, UNcontrolled children with your NY, rundown home with the exposed walls with moldy insulation hanging out while you're out purchashing "different" colored shoes for Simon who is unafraid of color are able to justify yourselves. You feel that the high costs you pay for clothing in a small owned business helps the economy? Wow, that was some statement, seems to me that you're helping that owner to keep their prices up and ripping people off for cheap clothing that does not cost what is charged vs the cloth, labor, etc., please tell me you are not that ignorant? I thought you and Simmmon----sorry, SIMON, I don't know why I keep thinking of another woman...You are the true meaning of a wanna be....

I think you guys should start shopping for that what you guys call a home. Did you not get the message when Bethanny said you should get started. Please stop trying to act all high brow and fix up that disgrace of a home. Next time you guys decide to go shopping let me recomend Home Depot Expo or Direct Buy.

Alex- Do NOT let the haters get you down--not like I think you would anyway. You carry yourself with much more dignity than Ramona, Jill, Bethenny and LuAnn combined.

Alex, I read Simon's blog, and I think he should leave the blogging to you. You're the more diplomatic one. You're my favorite of all the ladies because you never gossiped or spoke ill of the others in season one. Please don't change now.

I noticed Simon trying to make snarky comments on his blog. I know you want to support him, but I would hate to see you two get caught up in all the catfighting, gossip and backstabbing when you two handled yourselves so well last season.

Dear Alex,

I don't know what world you live in, but it's not the same as mine!
I could not believe it when you wrote that you & Simon would rather spend money on clothes than spas or massages
like other people do!! Are you for real?!? Where I come from people do not spend thousands of dollars on seasonal clothing and no one I know goes to a spa or gets massages (unless they go to physical therapy for an ailment)!!!!

I really don't know why people have such a problem with Alex and Simon. true, they are kind of a quirky couple, but so what? Even with their seeming need to be a part the higher social circle, they strike me as rather down to earth. I guess I'd rather spend time with them than Ramona (dang, that women reminds me of a chihuahua on speed...and she can be outright rude).

Alex,

I will have to say I am glad to see that you do not allow your kids to watch tv in their rooms. I saw a more "in charge" person this year than last whereas Simon seems to be following your lead.

As far as the shopping goes... granted you spent tons of money and you are pretentious sometimes. However, the few times my husband has gone shopping with me I have loved it. He sits down and watches me as I parade different outfits in front of him. We don't do this all the time. The thing is, he isn't going to let you buy something that doesn't do you justice unlike some ladies would do.

You two do seem to be a bit different I will have to say. It will be interesting to see if there are any improvements this year in the interaction between all of you.

Cindy Lou
Florida

I have enjoyed watching you and Simon. I find the two of you are very pleasant and intellectual. I feel you both are positive people unlike Ramona. She is about negative as you can get. Keep up the good work!!!!!!