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Late blog, sick and busy – well, at least the busy bit is positive… Late enough that I’m now watching Simon’s Facebook Fan Club gain 100 members in less than 10 minutes! Thank you MM & J. Let me also do a little housekeeping to say that the green sunglasses with the skull & crossbones are by Loree Rodkin, available at Ilori. The pink feathery bag from this episode is Galliano.

 

This week Bethenny followed up on the logo conversation we’d started back at the Help for Orphans benefit. I hadn’t taken on any freelance projects in the 2 years since starting at VS, and logo & brand identity projects are one of my favorite things to do. I was still reluctant to take on the project as it was October, which is the beginning of what we call “Holiday” in retail. The Holiday season is retail on crack – it’s when most businesses make the lions share of their profits. It’s when we start work at home at 6am, take a commute break to get to the office, then it’s a full-on sprint until 6 or so when we take a break to get home, then do maybe one more hour work after the kids are in bed. That’s the mommy track – people without kids work longer hours. Anyway, it was a busy time with work & our renovation, and I don’t like to take on projects unless I feel I’ve got adequate time to devote to them.

Nevertheless, I wanted to help Bethenny if I could, and she’d asked multiple times. We had a meeting where I threw out some ideas, and asked if she’d like the logo to look more like her than a generic brunette. An idea was hatched. I said I wouldn’t charge her as I would only have a limited amount of time to work on it and wasn’t sure whether I’d be able to finish it in time for the charity benefit, but that I would try.

Comments

145 Comments
05/14/2009 - 5:50pm
Janice

Alex, I have really started likeing you and Simom ..more and more this season... You are more like real people... So keep doing what you are doing and I will keep watching.. Thanks for another great season...

04/22/2009 - 8:21pm
Janice

Alex, I have a new view of you and your family, sure it's not the way I live my life, but that is what makes the world go round....I loved your logo...I hate the one Bethenny is going with...End of story, I do hope you have a chance to talk with her, I think your logo is spot on, I emailed "B" and told her the same.
Last thing I wish you would put to rest whatever it is that Ramona and Mario are talking about , Good~Bad or Whatever...You will put it all to rest.
Every day you are getting better and better praise...So don't change, keep doing what you are doing, the cream will rise 2 the top!
Cheers!
Janice

04/18/2009 - 5:11am
Texas Gal

Over time, I've changed my opinion about you to a most POSITIVE impression. You work hard!!!! You are truly a working woman, business woman and you and your husband are doing a great job raising very young boys in today's MTV world. As I said, I changed my opinion; stopped listening to other's sound bites on the show and have formed my own opinion. You don't need to defend your "Going Out Time Line" but it does make for interesting reading and I also found it a very wise plan for getting out when having babies at home. I agree that if they were 8 or 9 and at a handbag or shoe store with you, they would act better. I have lovely grown kids now but when they were your kids age, they did embarass me in classy restaurants. We laugh about it now when we reminece.
Just hang in there!! Over time, people can see for themselves on the show what is really going on.
Wishing you the BEST!!!

04/16/2009 - 11:52am
Viewer

I have watched both seasons of the show and like you more as time goes on. You do your own thing and truely show class when the others start to sling the mud. I have always told my girlfriends around me that I am switzerland, neutral. You seem to take a similar stance. That isn't to say I don't like the others, well some of them. Simon is an odd one but at the same time it is also clear he is madly in love with you. That goes a long way towards forgiving a persons individual quirks. Best wishes to you and yours.

04/15/2009 - 7:01pm
Samantha

I think you carry yourself in an amazing way. You are also extremely well written and spoken. Please continue to disregard any negative comments being tossed your way. You appear to be a genuine and engaging person and you should be proud of that. Hold your head high and continue to have an open and large heart.

Kind regards and well wishes to you and your family.

04/15/2009 - 2:00pm
Cheryl

Let me start by saying I think you and Simon are the nicest people on the show. You have been very classy and above the frey. Kudos. That said, who raised these other people? Mario making negative, insulting remarks about Simons' tennis outfit? Who does that? Ramona has never thought before she has spoken one time on this show. She just blurts out the most rude comments. Don't for a minute trust that Kelly. Tell Jill.

04/15/2009 - 12:08am
Maryl

Alex, i admire how well you carry yourself. You treat the women with the utmost respect and you are a very kind and helpful person to them. one thing tha tis so amazing about you and wha ti have seen consistantly through the show is that when one of the women are talking to a group of you or just talking to you alone they have you undivided attention. You neve rtry to out do those women or talk over them. You genuinely listen to wha thtye have to say whole heartedly. The other women really try to out do each other and they are constantly talking over each other cause each of them feels wha thtye have to say is the most importnat or THEY are the most important. The worst 2 that dont care about what otehrs have to say and they talk over them only to talk about themselves is Luann and Ramona.

04/14/2009 - 10:12pm
david

FOOL and married to a Fool. You do not represent NYC at all. Nothing but a Bridge and Tunnel ....

04/14/2009 - 8:55pm
ALEX MY HERO

ALex
I want to say that I respect you and your husband. What a great marriage you have. I posted to Simon that I need to ask you and him a personal question, but not one on here where the world can see it. I need to know how to get you without all the peps...

No I don't need money...its just a question that needs to be secret.

Keep up the good work

S

04/14/2009 - 8:35pm
Chris

Alex,

Are you still on the show? or has Simon become the 'housewife'?

Your husband jumped at the chance to create drama with Ramona once again. He seems upset that she has been ignoring him and has a need to keep the drama going. What a great way to get airtime.

I like you but wish your husband would step back and let you shine. It seems the spotlight is what he craves even at your expense. It's getting old.

04/14/2009 - 8:09pm
Jonny Boy

Hi, Alex and Simon. I just want to say I've been a fan of you guys since season one. I like Simon's awkwardness he goes through when most of the people around are women. The show is a little bit one-sided as it should be because it is titled Housewives of NYC. However, Simon is Alex's better half and you guys are a duo, and that can't be helped at all - you guys are set in your ways.

Simon and Alex, both of your personalities are awesome too. I don't think you guys are braggart and "social climbers" at all. I mean you guys are socializing for the sake of socializing. I don't even think you guys go to events just to be seen or be popular, but to be honestly be there to socialize and participate in the events.

Well, keep up your down-to-earth attitude. Also, your kids please be more considerate of others. I don't know I just don't like loud noises especially coming from kids.

04/14/2009 - 7:18pm
ellie

I think you seem nice and real. I'd love to go to the parties and such, why would that make you a social climber? Renovations are hard so I hope yours goes well. Where did you attend college?

04/14/2009 - 6:33pm
Katherine Marino

Hey there I just wanted to say that I think that your great on the show. You don't act like your better than the others. Your so pretty and so sweet. You have a lovely family. I dont understand why people think you and your husband are wierd because i just don't think that about you guys. So what you guys like to do things together and be with eachother. THat is the way my boyfriend and I are. So who cares what people think about it. You two really love eachother and I think that is awesome. Maybe the ladies are jealous that you and your hubby have such a great marriage. Who knows. You guys are so cool I love watching you on the show. Keep being sweet and keep loving eachother like you do. YOur both great. Not wierd at all. Hope all is going well with you and your family.

04/14/2009 - 3:51pm
barbie

I do think that a marriage partner should be your best friend....

04/14/2009 - 3:05pm
Lora S.

I applaud your and Simon's relationship. And, I understand it. I too have the love of my life and can't think of anyone I'd rather spend time with than him. Other people freak out about being attached at the hip because they have never experienced what it is to be in a relationship that means everything to you, so they don't "get it". I'm glad that you and Simon haven't changed that part of you just because people think it is weird. It ISN'T weird, it is wonderful and I'm so very happy for you. I don't do a lick of shopping for myself without my man, I want his input since he's the one that has to look at me. :) Keep on enjoying your life and what is important to you.

04/14/2009 - 11:20am
ginakv

You and Simon always take the high road. Don't change. Please never stoop to the level of the others.

04/14/2009 - 9:00am
Stephanie

I have to be honest. I wasn't actually a fan of you and Simon in Season One. But I have to say I've come to the realization that you two are by far the nicest ones on the show.

You two have nothing bad to say about the others unless you're having to defend yourself. It's also wonderful to see such a close marriage on the show.

04/14/2009 - 8:49am
Mary

Alex,
I think you and Simon are Great! I think anyone who puts you or Simon down with insults are very insecure. I think anyone who has you and Simon as their friend- are very lucky.I love watching you and Simon. Best!

04/14/2009 - 12:45am
NotaBFan

Alex:

You and Simon have always been very nice to Bethenny. By attacking you both Bethenny has truly shown her two-faced self to the viwers.
BTW I really starting to think Bethenny got someone to post "Fan Messages" all day in Bravo to boost her book sells. Can't see other good explanation to why so many people can be so easily fooled by her otherwise.
Keep your head high. To say you are way better than Bethenny is almost an insult, you are TOO GOOD for her!

04/14/2009 - 12:44am
Notafan...

Alex,

Look, my family is from the upper east side--they are gracious, they don't try to get into events, and they don't spend their time worrying about lighting and pink shoes. They are classy, they keep things simple--focusing on their kids and having a healthy relationship with one another and other members of the community. You appear to be two class-less social climbers that aren't fitting in...anywhere. I see how my family operates, and realize that people approach them to attend events, they don't seek out fame and they certainly don't scan page 6. If you were good parents, you'd worry less about social climbing and more about creating a safe environment for your children (that house is unfit to live in).

Sorry to hear about your recent job loss...I'm sure the social ladder you are attempting to climb will throw you a bone or two.

04/14/2009 - 12:03am
kb

You do seem a lot less pretentious this year. You and Simon appear to be honest, good people. It's a shame that the other "wives" feel it's okay to put you down.

04/13/2009 - 9:26pm
Devon T.

Alex, I think Bethenny is hilarious. And you and Simon had a terrible introduction on the show, because I don't think you're the people that Bethenny, Ramona and the show puts out at all. I think your true New Yorkers in the way that you're individuals in a big city. (And I'm from westchester!) You don't go to the Hamptons to vacation, you do your own thing. You do what you were brought up to like. And that's great. I support you!

04/13/2009 - 6:38pm
Stevie

Alex, I think you and Simon are wonderful. Contrary to Bethenney's Blogs statement about people only liking you because Beth and Jill were being nice to you; I can assure you, my big girl panties are on, and I can decide who I like all by myself. And I happen to think you and Simon are terrific. You are genuine!!

Also, I'm not sure what happened with you and Betheny's Logo, but thank your lucky stars you are not associated with her new one, as it looks like a Big Ducks Head. A huge billed Duck making Marguerita's. HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
HAHAHHAHAHHAHHAHAHHAHHAHHAHA OMG, I'm going to pee my pants!!! HAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHA!!

Ok, anyway, thank you for being so lovely, so charming and so gracious ALWAYS. You and Simon are so fabulous!!

I can't wait to see the next show!!

04/13/2009 - 4:56pm
Viewer

Alex........
I hope you get a chance to skim through your posts here to see genuine support for you and Simon. I for one totally understand wanting to be with your other half all the time. I am the same way and am blessed with a wonderful man who feels the same way. You are smart, attractive, dedicated, and devoted......I applaud you for being real!

04/13/2009 - 3:45pm
Viewer

I think that both you and Simon are great. My hubby and I do almost everything together as well. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

04/13/2009 - 1:30pm
Viewer

Alex,

I must admit that when season 1 first started I was a little taken back by you and Simon, but I do have to say that I now feel completely different! I love the way the two of you are together, I think most woman would love to have a husband like Simon. He is so good to you and you are the same to him. Tell the other ladies where to go, they started off great and are now just backstabbing, bitchy women! Best of luck to the both of you!

04/13/2009 - 11:17am
Viewer

Alex and Simon...you two are a hoot and you compliment each other well. I've never seen a husband and wife so attached at the hip and as ackward as I may find it, it does have an endearing quality to it. Best of luck to you both.

04/13/2009 - 11:07am
Viewer

Alex, Bethanny was correct in her blog when saying that fans are liking you and Simon better this season. She is however incorrect in saying the reason is that her and Jill are being nicer to you.....still trying to wrap my mind around such an egotistical comment. I actually like you and Simon because you are the only two who are not mean spirited. The sarcasam and mean comments are a bit entertaining initially, but soon grow old and tiresome.
You seem to have real class and I wish you the best of luck in your job search, and hope the boys had a great Easter.

04/12/2009 - 9:06pm
Viewer

Alex, the truth of the matter is that the other ladies are jealous of you. I'm sure that you and Simon have your issues as well, but you seem to be able to conduct yourselves with dignity and grace. It's unbelievable to hear the nasty and mean words coming from their mouths. Who does Ramona think she is telling Simon that he "has no depth"? She has depth alright, she is Deeply cruel and nuts. I like you and Luann most of all. Pay no mind to Bethenny and Ranutsa, they are just mean old creeps!

04/12/2009 - 6:51pm
Debbie

Dear Alex,

You are very kind to everyone on the show. Like that you do not get caught up in the backstabbing etc. You go girl!! I am a New Yorker myself and yes it is very competitive. Keep on being the best wife and mom you can be! I have gone green for my family and it is great! Anyone can join and see the amazing products that are ECO friendly for your family.
The website is:
www.wowgreen.net/24277
Check it out-GO Green!!
Keep it real always!
I love the show!!
God Bless and Happy Easter!!

Debbie

04/12/2009 - 3:52pm
Lin

Alex I think you and Simon should spend more time focusing on raising those children and teaching them manners as appossed to being "wanna be's" in the social world!

04/12/2009 - 3:38pm
Joanna

Alex,

I just want to say that I like you and I think you are classy. I don't get why they try to show you and Simon in a bad light. I think Simon is a really good sport and the two of you seem to be genuinely in love. Smart viewers can see past the editing. :)
Your children are very cute too!

04/12/2009 - 10:07am
Marilyn

Dear Alex ... this season shows us all how editing works. Last year you were edited terribly; this year we've been allowed to see more depth in you and Simon. Your boys are precious and it's apparent you're very devoted to them. Sorry about your job loss; I wish you the best.

As far as the rest, still enjoy Bethanny's humor, Kelly is a snoozefest, Jill is the mother hen of the group. Ramona is just boring and Louann - wow what was that comment about "losing weight is easy." What a dolt.

04/12/2009 - 1:55am
Diana

I think you are nicer than what I saw last season, however, you and simon need to come back to planet earth, you are so lost looking for an status in NY that many times you have made a fool ot of yourselves.

You have potential as a friend and a s a part of the show, but if you and Simon kep on the line of trying to impress people because you both want status, this willcome out and bite you on your butt

04/11/2009 - 11:26pm
Viewer

Alex,

You are a very classy lady. I love your personality. You are smart, pretty, kind, of course a great mother and wife.

Don't let the mean spirits of Mario, Ramona and Bethnney get to you. I am so surprised as why Bethnney inappropriate behavior is. I think she should get out of the show. A real housewife should replace her.

You are great.

04/11/2009 - 10:27pm
chloe

What is with Bethany? I thought you were really nice to her and you don't deserve her ridiculing. Come to think of it, you and Simon have been the nicest to all the other people on the show!!!! Ramona and Mario looked stupid attacking you the way they did over the pictures. I liked how you and Simon handled them.

04/11/2009 - 6:59pm
chutneycarnival

why do you all subject yourselves to this public humiliation? if there is a season 3, refrain.

04/11/2009 - 5:38pm
blabber

You and your husband are my favorites on the show. You never talk badly or judge the other women, but they gossip and judge both of you. After treating both of you like garbage, they have alot of nerve to ask you for help. Both of you are always kind enough to help them. Simon was so to play with Jill in the tennis match. It was so rude of the women to laugh at him. As far as your pictures, it is nothing to be ashamed of. At least you are honest about your life.

04/11/2009 - 2:53pm
Southern Friend

You and your hubby rock! You go girl!

04/11/2009 - 2:46pm
Viewer

Alex,
You and your husband are weird but that's not a bad thing. I think you're pick on for the stupidest reasons! You both are always nice and polite to everyone else on the show...BTW WHO CARES that you posed nude?!? I think that was rude and unnecessary for Ramona and her annoying husband to bring it up at the party.
Keep being weird, it's very entertaining! :)

04/11/2009 - 11:57am
JoAnn

Dear Alex,
I really admire you and your husband.

04/11/2009 - 12:55am
Viewer

Forgive me for saying this Alex, but I didn't care for you and Simon at all; that is, until now. I have the utmost respect for both of you for always being the only members of the show who actually don't get entangled in those nasty webs of horrible behavior, badmouthing, backstabbing, etc. I feel Bethenny treated you so disrespectfully by blogging negatively regaring your logo for her. You were nice enough to take the time to help her, only for her to seemingly set you up for negative talk, as she does with anyone and everyone around her. If you watch those two horrendous videos Bethenny made impersonating you and Simon, I decided every single thing she says/does is premeditated/calculated for her to come out looking like a winner. It had the opposite affect on me--I have no respect for her, and only a week after thinking she handled herself well with regards to the Kelly situation. Bethenny needs a camera focused on her at all times and will say or do whatever she can to have that happen. In any event, the best of luck to both you and Simon--you deserve it!

04/10/2009 - 10:14pm
plo

I have mixed feelings about you. This is the first time a husband has been so deep in the story line of a "Housewive" show. Do you or other viewers think that you would be more well received if you were more on your own instead of "Silex" ? I am very close to my hubby but really my time with my woman friends is important. Just wondering

04/10/2009 - 9:13pm
Viewer

Alex, You and Simon and LuAnn are my favorite people in the show.

If I will be you I will be very careful of Bethenny, she is very mean spirit, and she does not like any body. Obviously she is a very troubled woman.

04/10/2009 - 9:11pm
georgiagirl

In the blogs I'm seeing that a lot of people are feeling like me! The more I watch you and Simon the more I like you! I think Simon was an incredible sport to help Jill out like that, with him unwell too, what a TROOPER.

Also, we are finaly getting to see the real you! and we like YOU! It was so very nice of you to help Bethenny out the way you have! You and Simon are my new FAVES!

04/10/2009 - 7:42pm
Chicago Mom

Hi Alex --
I also just wrote Simon a note about something completely unrelated. I have a 4-year old daughter and a 2-year-old son at home. I respect you very much for making time for yourself, career, and husband while also being a mother to two small children. You are an inspiration!
-- Chicago Housewife

04/10/2009 - 6:24pm
PinkPanther

Go team Alex! Bethenny makes fun of everyone any more. Fame is going to her head. She was my fav especially during the kelly fiascos but now you are my fav. How fickle the audience is....

04/10/2009 - 6:22pm
Sarsar

Alex-
I enjoy watching your family dynamic. I know we don't see everything that goes on in your life during the span that is taped. It seems to me B. and the other ladies (I use that word loosely) are taking advantage of this to try and make it seem as if you and Simon behave poorly off camera.
I don't believe this for a second.
You are normal people, and your cast-mates, convinced that they themselves are normal, can't relate to you. It's too bad that their heads are in the clouds, and everything real that goes on around them is disregarded.
I simply cannot believe how two faced B. is.
It's terrible how she acts one way to your face and then another when your back is turned.
(as an aside, so I don't have to make an entry on another blog: I'm sorry B., you had a rough childhood. But here's a reality check: every day children are beaten, and yes, even killed by their parents. Buck up. You were ignored, but you're still here, and living a pretty nice life. Stop whining, stop back biting, and appreciate what you have now instead of moaning about what you think you deserved then. If that gets hard, just think about those kids who never make it past their parent's fists.)
Anyway, keep trucking, Alex, and good luck.
Sara

04/10/2009 - 6:07pm
CC

Alex,

It was kind of you to help Bethenny with her logo. Though I find you and Simon a tad pretentious, Bethenny's remarks in her blog this week were way out of line.

04/10/2009 - 5:52pm
ElaineBenis

Alex: You are one lucky lady. You work hard, you have a happy marriage (which makes everyone jealous), you have it all, and you let criticism roll off your shoulders. You are my favorite NYC housewife.

04/10/2009 - 5:48pm
Ellen

Boy was I wrong about you and Simon. I really admire you both. Your love of each other is inspirational. I know when I go out I also want my husband with me at all times. There is nothing wrong with that. I believe Ramona is jealous of your relationship. Keep doing what you guys do best. Love ya on the show

04/10/2009 - 5:45pm
Bella

Alex I just love you and Simon. Don't let the other jealous snobs get to you. you two are by far the most honest ones on the show! Team Silex here!

04/10/2009 - 4:26pm
FanFare

Alex,

It wasn't nice of B to use you and then scoff at you. You were so generous with your time to work on her logo. Her attitude is strange toward you and SvK. The fans for the Simonizer baffle me. They seem seriously deranged. After all, he is more of a mannequin than a real person. I mean, he rarely goes to work because he is constantly jockeying for camera time or groping you. Marry-O and RaMOANa wiped up the floor with S. It was very sad to see. All the excuses in the world could not mask his incredible athletic ineptitude.

04/10/2009 - 4:24pm
Wendy Rojas

Hi Alex,
Last season, I couldn't figure Simon, you and your relationship out, but this season you really surprised me. I figured it out. You're a couple in this great trusting, positive enerty, love bubble and I admire how well you both handle yourselves. You don't let the outside negative world bother either of you and your relationship and personalities seem very bohemian and genuine. Can't wait to continue following you this season!

04/10/2009 - 3:10pm
angelina diantonio

Luv you guys ! You and Simon always have so much class . I do not understand why you even put up with the rest of the garbage. Love you guys ! Keep up the great work !

04/10/2009 - 1:41pm
cmg

I really enjoy you and Alex. You guys are quirky, real and honest. It's a pleasure to watch you both interact with the other NY Housewives. Best of luck to you both!!

04/10/2009 - 1:08pm
Sandi R.

Thank you Alex for not trying to sell me something in your blog or on the show! I used to love this show and now it is just turning into one giant infomercial.

04/10/2009 - 10:21am
Tammy

Alex,

You're the best house wife...you win the "supportive" wife of the year award!

You stand by your man, you have an independent career, and you're raising two beautiful boys...good for you!

I love the way you support your husband, you do every thing together, as a couple, and you never talk bad about the other housewives...you're a class act!

God bless you and your family.

04/10/2009 - 10:03am
FanFare

Poor Alex,

Bethenny has proved that she is just a user. You gave her your time and effort to help make her brand. As gratitude, she tossed your ideas into the vertical file. You have exhibited fairness & kindness toward that snide, callous chick. She has returned the favor by being two-faced.

As for the couple of women who starting a fan club for the Simonizer... That's a big WOW! They sound seriously deranged. He rode your coattails to become a demi star.

04/10/2009 - 9:43am
What's happening?

Alex, did something awful happen between you and Bethenny? For some reason she is targeting Silex in a negative manner.

04/10/2009 - 9:30am
Viewer

You and Simon get "purple hearts" for your enduring your "battle wounds" with grace and no complaints. The TIME that both of you gave to Jill and Bethenny was admirable and shows what good sports you are. Alex.. sorry to hear about your job loss.. I am in the same position now.. But, look at the bright side.. and spend your time with your adorable toddlers and your home renovation. You deserve some time off!!

04/10/2009 - 9:25am
Viewer

I have become a fan of team Simon. What a great guy to do the tennis match. Most people are so concerned about appearances he was not afraid to just have fun. Great job!

04/10/2009 - 9:13am
Viewer

Get some new friends...these people, none of them are real friends of you and Simon. I like Beth too, but it wasn't nice what she did for Simon to be in the tennis match. It's not funny when the joke is at someone else's expense. Please, you 2...get some real friends.

04/10/2009 - 7:10am
Viewer

Designing a logo is a tall order, and one that, especially in your market, is expensive. You should've charged Bethenny as people tend to place a higher value on something they paid through the nose for.Her current logo is not impressive.

04/10/2009 - 5:47am
Barbara

Hi Alex - After seeing Jill's remodel, PLEASE, i am begging you. DO NOT allow her within 50 yards of yours. I am just not loving her dorm room style.

04/10/2009 - 2:09am
Two Wools

Alex you have so much class and I am so impressed by your gentle manner when faced with adversity. You never seem to demean anyone, even when they are treating you harshly. Anyone can throw stones but it takes a an exceptional person not to throw them back. You're awesome.

04/09/2009 - 10:24pm
G from SC

Alex,
I really like that you are always classy and kind even when others may not be acting the same. Continue to be yourself and love your man. You are a strong woman.

04/09/2009 - 10:01pm
Viewer

Alex,
You and Simon are a wonderful, loving couple. Last season, it was hard to warm up to the both of you - but this season you two have been awesome! Regardless of past occurances, you always seem to be kind and respectful to those who have hurt you - that takes more guts than just being flat out rude like a few of the other housewives are (who does bethanny seriously thing she is?).
Stay true to yourself and let everyone realize how lucky they are to know Y-O-U!

04/09/2009 - 6:57pm
Amy Rose

Alex - I think you are a classy woman. Someone I'd enjoy having as a friend.

I think Bethany is a b#$%@ for being so mean to you especially after you volunteered to help her with her logo.

Stay true to yourself.

04/09/2009 - 5:22pm
Viewer

Don't defend yourself Alex .. there is no need. You are admirable and I like you a lot this season.
Don't let the negativity bring you down!!!
you are real and don't try to hide yourself beneath a facade ... keep it up

04/09/2009 - 5:20pm
Idtwin

Alex,

As a working mom and wife, I think it's great that you and Simon choose to not go out 2 nights in a row or if you have to, you go out after the kids are in bed! I have to say, I like you and Simon the best on this show. You two seem to have a real marriage and connection. It's great that you spend so much time together as a family. I think Ramona needs to appreciate friendships more and treat people better. She comes across as the shallow one!

04/09/2009 - 3:30pm
Latasha

Love Team Silex! You are the best!

04/09/2009 - 2:00pm
Bill

Alex,
You have really surprised me this season. Last season I had a hard time liking you and Simon, but this season I like you more and more. Some of the other ladies try to bully their way to getting respect and you seem to just be yourself and put your face out there at events and let people decide for themselves if they like you or not. Keep up the classy behavior!!

04/09/2009 - 11:44am
Renie

Dear Alex, I am really starting to like you and Simon more and more. I think you and Simon could have your own realty show and it would be quite interesting to watch. I loved the way you and Simon handled Ramona and her husband. Bless Simon's heart, he rose to the occasion when Jill asked him to be her tennis partner even suffering from the flu, he still didn't let her down. I wish all the others would lighten up on you two. I love the relationship you have with Simon. Good luck in your job search.

04/09/2009 - 11:07am
lili

Alex, you are the only educated dame on the show. Your writing style reflects a cultured and intelligent mind. Though initially you and Simon came off as climbers, who are the others kidding?

Ramona is vapid, how dare she call you shallow, you have more depth in your pinky than she has, what a freak show!

I think that you and Simon were merely overt about your socializing, whereas the-walking-contradiction that is Bethenny would have us believe that she just 'happens' to be promoting her book, 'happens' to be at all these parties, and 'happens' to be everywhere that Kelly is...what a hypocrite!

You and your fab husband are the BEST!!

04/09/2009 - 8:12am
Viewer

Alex, please don't do any more to help Bethenny.."Cast not your pearls before swine". You have such a good heart and she does not deserve your time. Your logo was so much better than the one she went with. Have a great weekend!

04/09/2009 - 7:58am
AngloAm

Alex:

You're too smart for this. Too smart and too intelligent for this silliness.

04/09/2009 - 6:39am
amy

Hi Alex!

I've been reading the comments and it dawned on me---you should sell team silex shirts. There you go! Everyone else (with perhaps the exception of Jill) seems to be hawking or promoting their "stuff"--be it gawdy, clunky jewelry, a book, skin care products, more jewelry, websites--wow there is a lot! Jump on THAT band wagon, and hit it while it is hot.

I love how calm you always remain, regardless of the situation.

04/08/2009 - 11:17pm
Nicci

Hi Alex, this is my very first blog, ever, to anyone let alone to a someone from a t.v. show. I've seen all the "Housewives" shows. I think the New York one is my favorite. I just wanted to say that I think you and Simon are an incredibly sweet and loving couple. I love your spirit and positive energy that you bring. I wish you all the best.

04/08/2009 - 11:14pm
Team McCordVankempen

To Simon: Bravo...you are a great, wonderful, caring man. Don't know how you put up with so much crap from these women.

To Alex: You are so lucky to have a wonderful man whom adores you and he is very lucky as well. And I commend you for helping bethenney despite how she often treats you. And you were spot on to stay how Bethenney behaves one way in your face and another in the commentary portion.

04/08/2009 - 10:37pm
Viewer

Alex, you are trully a lady. I enjoyed when you called her out! Little Ms. Perfect (Ramona)got what she deserved. What the hell was Ramona saying about your pics. What you do with your family does not concern that high chihuahua (Ramona). Oh My god her husband is worse. Good for you guys. Keep doing what your doing. U don't need people like that.

04/08/2009 - 10:20pm
Viewer

Alex.. Tell Simon to stop trying to be nice to Ramona.. who cares what she thinks?! Her and Mario are Team Hypocrite!

04/08/2009 - 10:18pm
Viewer

Hi, Alex. You and Simon are cool but I think you should really just chill out over Bethenny's sense of humor because she is hilarious; the self-appointed Greek chorus of the show.

04/08/2009 - 10:18pm
Colleen

I really like you and Simon. Youre in love you make no bones about it and you don't sit around talking smack like the others. Sometimes little minds are afraid of whats different because well, they don't understand. But they don't really need to!

04/08/2009 - 9:56pm
Viewer

Alex and Simon,
I ama eating crow. This episode both of you had a great laugh even if some of it was at Simon's expense. He was such a good sport to play with Jill. And I was pleased to see you help out Bethenny, it's she who should feel honored or flattered that you made the time to take the photos and work on her logo. I am wondering how you felt when Bethenny didn't use your logo? I know you said she could take it and run with it, but it must have been a let down not to see the logo used.

04/08/2009 - 9:20pm
Kitten

Alex, you are truly the nicest housewife on this show. I wonder if all the other women would be nicer to you guys if you had the kind of money they did. It seems they equate money w/ friendship. By the way, where were B's friends at that health expo? I don't think she has any. (I'm sure you would have rather stayed home with your family)but you once again helped her out in a jam. Don't let her waste your precious time anymore. And as far as you guys being social climbers, I don't think anyone could hold a candle to Jill in that department! She has made it her full time "job"!

04/08/2009 - 7:41pm
Katie

I think you and Simon are a classy couple. Everyone has their bad moments, and I think the fact that the ladies pick on the things that the two of you do just shows how small minded and petty most of them are. Keep being yourselves and have the last laugh!

04/08/2009 - 7:39pm
Viewer

I like you and Simon. But I get turned off when you have a tendency to act prudish and start to talk about your society circles blah blah blah. Please be conscious of that because you do lead an interesting life, but sometimes you come off looking like you think you are better than other people. You have more money, but that is it.
With that said, I think you guys are a great couple and shouldn't take crap from any of these other ladies...I honestly think it is jealously because you two do have a wonderful relationship.
I can't believe in the end you really tried to help Bethenny with her logo and she still continued to talk about you guys behind your back and ultimately didn't use your logo saying she found a much sleeker one...how insulting. Boy does she have a forked tongue...I don't think many people will be buying her stuff in the end.

04/08/2009 - 6:57pm
Viewer

why do you and your husband have such an obsession with getting people to know/like you? as parents, especially with young children, it would seem more important to spend time with them instead of going out shopping and to parties thrown by people you think are of importance to your image?

04/08/2009 - 6:46pm
Donna Reed

Alex,

You remind me of Samantha on "Bewitched". She was very pretty. Please tell Simon not to waist his "good" energy on that Bitch Ramona. She is eval. If you were the real Samantha you could just make her dissapear and it would make all the viewers happier. Every time she comes on the screen ...I want to vomit.
Keep up the great remodeling of you home. I am still remondeling mine from hurricane Wilma. I still have two rooms left. Great to watch you and your intellectual and beautiful children. I wrote Bethany and told her I think that Kelly is a K-e-l-l-a-m-i-t-y. At least you and Simon are kind people. Many fans in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Donna Reed

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