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Traveling is tough, but traveling with seven personalities is tougher. Sometimes, I felt like I was watching United States of Tara, where the women move in and out of personalities.
I spent my mornings running to really get a feel for the area and see how the native Moroccans live. They are charming and respectful of their religion, which I was so impressed by. Back to the riad, women were dressing for success before we all packed into the mini vans to go to the souk. I was a little shocked at the clothing choices of the women. Here are my travel clothing go tos: low key, Out of Africa-style, Gap, Loomstate, Theory, or J. Crew. Think easy, relaxed, and unpretentious. When in Rome, act like the Romans.
Jill/Ramona: Listen is the operative word when dealing with a confrontation. All these women feel compelled to tell and not listen. I hate confrontation, and I feel horrible when people are upset. But I also loathe when people fight to fight, and not to reconcile. I'm sure we all have a hard time watching friends fight after knowing each other for 20 years.
The craziest moment was when LuAnn almost fell off the camel. She's such a cool, calm, well-traveled woman, who proved she can handle everything from camels to "snakes." She's proved to be an awesome friend. Nurture real friendships and beware of frenemies.
Don't forget to check out my blog for what I'm wearing and @kellybensimon and follow me on OpenSkyProject.com.
Loved your choice of clothes for the trip....exactly what I would have packed.I never pack expensive items, tons of jewelry, multiple pairs of shoes etc. You are inviting theft, loss, and most of all.....just being uncomfortable! The rest of the housewives seem to always overdress but you definitely get it. (love the dvf!)
Kelly, you were refreshing to watch this episode. You seemed to soak up the experience of traveling to a new country versus some of the others who made snide comments about people living in poverty. Whatever has happened to you since last season, I hope it continues. I like this new Kelly!!
I love you this season, you are so down to earth and real. I love the respect you have for others. Last season I didnt like you and really did think you were crazy, but you have won me over. It seems you are the one to keep everyone grounded and it seems you are the one who knows the proper way to behave in all situations.
I have to hand it to you, you are balancing this trip with panache and grace. You are this season's voice of reason.
I ALWAYS LOVE what you are wearing. Thanks for your clothing travel tips.You have true style...you know how to put yourself together without looking like a cookie-cutter housewife. There are a lot of those kind of "uniforms" on the Upper East Side, from blonde hair to high-end designer-label couture...not quite right for the souk, I AGREE!.
Keep your confidence!! You are amazing, and you wear it very well.
Kelly, I have not been a fan of yours I love BETHENNY and think your treatment of her on scary Island was appalling because of that it is hard to read and agree with all the positive post I read..that said, I liked what I saw at the "reading" it was nice to see you step up, shut Jill and Luann down and translate for Ramona without putting a spin on the words...it was big of you knowing that you are not her biggest fan. You made be proud keep up the good work!
Kelly,
You seem "more grounded" this season. However, that remains to be seen especially when you are telling Alex that she ruined your tattoo????
Hi Kelly,
I truly hope you find the perfect new husband in your life and you get to have a beautiful and healthy baby. I will keep my fingers cross for you.
Best wishes,
GD
Newport Beach, CA
Kelly-
Last year I was NOT a fan of yours but YOU have changed so much and I am a BIG fan! The way you are handling different situations and expressing yourself is Wonderful! Love the new you :)
Kelly I am so happy that you are back to your norm and not letting Ramona and Sonja's negativity get to you on this trip! Also, thank you for being the calm voice of reason for Cindy because if it came down to it I think Cindy could really tell Sonja off an hurt her feelings if she wanted too. Kelly continue to stayn calm and as amazing as you are....be blessed!
I am SO glad you have stayed through this season, because I think we are seeing your real personality come through. Loved your style and I did recognize a few jcrew pieces! You are clearly one of the most traveled of all the ladies and it showed in your respect for the culture and your attitude.
Kelly, I really love the fact that you connected with Morocco. Life is too short not to appreciate being blessed to experience international travel.
Kelly, I must say I was totally on Team Bethenney last season, but have been so pleasantly surprised by your transformation this season. You have become the voice of reason, and I love how you always try to see the positive in things. Must admit I wish you would distance yourself more from Jill and Cindy--their negativity and cattiness is unbecoming, don't let them drag you into it!
Ur cool and so collected this season. I'm totally on the brunette side, seems like there the only logical and real ones thus far.
I think Kelly is great! She is the only person on this show that isnt mean spirited or crazy. You never see her yelling at people or making nasty comments. She is truely the nicest person that is on this cast and i feel bad that is constantly picked on by her other castmates.
You are correct that people should do more listening. I really wish that you had done this with Bethenny. Perhaps things would not have gotten so ugly between the two of you.
What no "BREAK THROUGH" yet????????????
Kelly,
You are hilarious and seem much more able to deal with the craziness this season. I do have to agree with you about your assessment of Sonja's home. I don't think the point was about who owned it, more that I literally smell mothballs when scenes of her in it are on TV it is just so outdated and granny. A vacuum, some crisp white slipcovers and attractive throw pillows from ABC can't cost that much! Keep fighting the good fight Kellybean!
You continue to be awesome in this episode. Everything about you on this trip is bright...and YOU seem to be THE ONLY ONE totally relaxed and absorbing the entire culture with respect, awe and gratitude.
I absolutely adore how you *milk* every fun experience! You would be a joy to travel with. The others, not so much....
I like that you are trying to be nice this season. But I don't understand why you were attacking Sonja and her home. You really were spewing the venom there. I liked how you really tried hard to translate for Ramona's fortune-telling. But I found it very suspicious that everyone was crammed in there for the reading. That was not true of the others. Was Ramona being set up? It made me very suspicious.
Nice to see a more refreshing, grounded, more mature, kinder and sweeter Kelly back in the picture!! Stay above the nonsense (and theres plenty of that to go around) and be yourself. I like the new and improved you!
I have to say, in my opinion, you were the only one acting like an adult in Morocco!! Way to go, you are really trying to be the woman we know you are!!
It took me an entire season to "get you". But I did.
I get you, and I think you're great.
Thank you for being kind and rational at Ramona's fortune-telling. You really impressed me. I find it odd that everyone piled in for hers but Alex had no audience. Was Ramona set up?
Kelly,
I think you seem a lot calmer this season and that's a good thing. I think that's great you went running to see how the people in Morocco live. Great way to do that. And I laughed at your United States of Tara comment. Yes a lot of them seem to have different personalities, and some people do just fight just to fight. It's best to stay away from people like that.
BTW, So cool you speak french. You have never flaunted that throughout the seasons. This is the first time I learned that about you. It goes to show you're not all pretentious like some people. My husband is from Italy and speaks fluent of course. He even likes to show off.
The fact that French is not your first language and you speak it says volumes about your intelligence that has been questioned at times.
I watched a show from last season a couple of months. Jill was constantely correcting you when you would say the word, "like" telling you it was killing her. Well, does Jill speak french? No she doesnt. BTW, Ive heard Obama use the word "like" many times. Here in Cali we use that word in every other sentence. I'm talking about well educated people who use that word. All. The. Time.
You look amazing this year. Just love you this year. Kelly has come around and is finally being understood. I like it. It's cool what a neat freak you are too. I don't like dirty unorganized homes either. That was another thing I didnt know about you.
Your a breath of fresh air. There was to much uglyness and gossip this season and I wish we saw more of you. Stay true to you and don't get in the middle. I love how you stepped in and translated for Ramona. She needed a friend to not infer anything and put their spin on it. Your an awesome lady and I hope we see a lot more off you next season.
Kelly, You are fantastic! This is a great season for you, and I think the TRUE YOU HAS FINALLY been allowed to flourish and shine on this show. You are the one housewife with deep inner beauty.
Well, needless to say, deep outer beauty as well!
Kelly, it's great to see you communicate in such a positive way. Try not to fall into the -itch fest about each other. Friends are very hard to come by...be a good one
Kelly, it's great to see you communicate in such a positive way. Try not to fall into the -itch fest about each other. Friends are very hard to come by...be a good one
Who knew that after last season you would come out as the voice of reason and be right about it !! But you have. Kudo's to you this season. Your real, honest and doing a great job treading water in the shark tank.
Goood 4 U, KKB!!!
Finally, Bravo heard your candid/subtle way of projecting you as the "Model to Envy" (w/c obviously BFHoppy did muddy your person by making you look like the 'crazy' and namecalled you so manny, many, many times to destroy your reputation....she was so unhappy and bullied you around!!!)
Best of luck and stay the 'real' KKB all thru out. We are rooting for you to find the Mr. Right, right now, to complete your life. Keep being the great mom you are to your 2 precious girls.
Kelly, you R O C K.....
Kelly, Stop ssshhhushing people, sometimes you have to listen to what someone is feeling. Notice how Sonya didn't shhush you, when you told her that she hurt Cindy's feelings really, really, really bad.
I agree there should be helmuts for camel riding!
I can't believe the difference in you comparing this trip to Scary Island, Kelly! I'm so happy you joined the ladies in Morocco. You've been a calming influence and really stress enjoying the moment. Kudoes!
I love you this season. You are by far the most calm person on the show. everyone else is so on edge and ready to fight. Keep up the good work.
You are much improved as a person [on the show] this year; you have redeemed yourself. It seemed as though you needed professional help. All you needed was to open up; and even though you opened up to LuAnn, at least it's a step in the right direction. Stay strong!
Kelly, absolutely agree on the wardrobe comments. Blend, Blend, Blend. I really found the comments from Ramona and Sonja in poor taste regarding the poverty they were seeing on way in from airport.
The vast majority of the world's people live in poverty -- far less comforts than the NYC ladies enjoy. At least you seem to get it!!!!!!!!!! It is okay to enjoy one's success, but one must always be respectful of others -- always. What is that old saying, "Everyone is my superior in that I may learn from them."\
Kelly~ I finally feel like I can relate to you this year. What you shared with LuAnn about a past relationship helped me to understand where you are coming from. It was a big step for you to be so honest on the show and share something so intimate, BUT all of a sudden I got it! You are all about enjoying life, moving forward, and enjoying the moment. Your approach is something I admire and quite frankly, I needed someone to show me how to do. So thank you for your honesty. You are now my FAVORITE housewife!!!! :).
Kelly:
I was impressed that you tried to be a peacemaker. That is great! Keep it up.
Who cares what the others wore? That's them.
Tracy
Kelly,
You seem so much happier and it shows! You and Luanne are so sypatico and true equals. Cindy and Jill have ALOT of issues and be careful of being dragged in due to the "team" atmosphere. You seem to have been influenced into a team bias agains't Sonya and Ramona. They are really both better women and friends. You showed that you are being dragged down by the team Jill bias in your negativity towards Sonya's homes and decor, which while different than your fun hip modern taste is beautiful and timeless. I think Cindy's negativity is dragging you down and while she is a neat woman, she is insecure and it makes her sensitive and cattier than she should be. she has stirred the pot a lot! She is trying to divide and conquer you as a friend and you are better than that. Help her be more confident and help yourself by not buying into all of their team gossip. You have enough friendship and love for everyone!
KELLY,
I still don't care for you. I know you had a BREAKDOWN last season, you should own up to that. YOU lost it girl!
Bethenney, is my favorite she is the only one out of everyone that tells the truth all the time. YOU DON'T.......
I don't think your ready for marriage with anyone, you still have alot of YOU to work on.
Lisa-
ATL, GA
I am starting to love you more and more. But please keep your integrity and do not talk about people behind their back. You are better than that and I think you get caught up with the brunettes negativity and it is not becoming of the great person I think you really are.
Kelly - I have come to really enjoy you this season - you have been funny, real, sometimes quite witty and insightful and I am thrilled to see who I think is the real you! I applauded when you not only took on translating what the fortune teller was saying for Ramona but also corrected: 1) Luann on what was precisely being said, and 2) the other ladies who were saying you were 'interpretting' by clarifying you were translating. Bravo to your assertiveness and confidence in what you were doing! I loved it! Honestly, you never made it to my top 1 or 2 HWs but you are there now. Keep it up, girl! I love seeing your spirit soar!
Kelly,
Why do you write so little? I thought you were a journalist? A 5th grader could've written this.
Kelly: I think you have a gentle soul and these other women just don't get you and never will. You are guileless and sincere, so don't change for anyone!
Okay well, it turns out that all you said about Sonja it's not true. Are you going to apologize? This is the second time you stick your foot in your mouth. You also, never retracted your comments about Bethenny success with her drink by congratulating Bravo instead... It is little things like this that makes ones wonder, Are you jealous or misinformed?
Kelly,
I concur, you rock, girl!!!
Peace and Blessing to you and your girls
Georgia Peach
Kelly
It is so good to see you this season, you are in a much better place and you seem to have a handle on how to deal with the back stabbing comments. You have good friends and wish you the best.
You rock Kelly! Please don't behave like the loonies you are on the show with!!
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