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LuAnn de Lesseps

The Trifecta

LuAnn discusses her music video shoot and her parenting techniques.

July 14, 2011

I had so much fun making the video for my new dance single ”Chic C’est La Vie”! I wanted this video to be different from "Money Can’t Buy You Class," even though the message of "Chic" is similar, that “beauty, class and elegance lie within the soul.” The beat goes on, regardless of what the other girls think about my music, my parenting, and my life! If the other women think that living your dreams and appreciating the beauty within us is an inappropriate message to share with their daughters, c’est la vie!

Atlantic City is close to New York and the Borgata Hotel is beautiful and the staff was very accommodating. I wanted to have fun promoting my new single "Chic C’est La Vie" with a music video and it required a luxurious setting that captured the song’s message. It was a chance to get together with the other girls, in a beautiful location, to have a good time.

Alex’s claim that she doesn’t like "Chic’s" message and that she feels that “class” is a dirty word, is confusing to me. Her mother would disown her? Has her mother watched her behavior on previous episodes of The Real Housewives? I’m glad that Alex declined. The video turned out just the way I wanted.

Another trip away from her daughter, it was a mid-week shoot. . .whatever. I don’t know what the truth is, but I have a feeling Ramona’s decision not to participate effected Sonja’s decision. She missed out.

A music video is about fantasy, not reality. Ramona’s criticism of my parenting is unfounded and she has no idea of the close relationship I have with my daughter. What message is she trying to give her daughter? What about “Turtle Time” and endless Pinot Grigio? Ramona has a trifecta and so do we. Victoria, Noel and I are very tight knit. I left the restaurant when she brought up my marriage because I’m not going to discuss this with Ramona. It’s none of her, or anyone else’s, business.

Jill brought a lot of positive energy to the video shoot and I was really happy she could be a part of this experience. Jill, being Jill, had many great suggestions that she shared with the director and my stylist, Jersey Murray, but it’s part of who she is and why we are friends. Jill cares enough to get involved and give her opinions.

The video turned out just the way I wanted it to and was really happy that Jill and Kelly were a part of it. I loved the girl’s enthusiasm. Making music is hard work, but all the best things in life require effort. I wanted only the girls who wanted to be there, to be there. After watching Ramona, Sonja, and Alex’s dance lesson, maybe it was a blessing that they declined! The girls spent more time talking about my music video than dancing.

Chic C’est La Vie my friends! Keep well until next week, when you’ll see me get my groove on with a true music icon. Check out my new music video and iPhone app available on iTunes on my web page LuAnndeLesseps.com. C’est bonn, c’est bonn!

Comments

73 Comments

You're the only one I would hang with for a day.

I'm for Alex all the way. Your condescending manner and "countess" airs are ridiculous. Get over yourself.

I love you LuAnn you are my favorite housewife!!!! Keep doing you!!!

Luann, I love the way you dress and present yourself, and your kids are beautiful! I thought your video was cute, but I was wondering if your daughter was interested in singing as well. You seem like a smart woman so taking advantage of your fame is a great idea. I'm just not sure that singing is your thing. We can't all be Celine Dion, and I agree that singing is hard. Ever think letting the kids take over in the music world?

Hey honey I just started watching this Year of post surgery ........I really admire you and the way u conduct yourself. Also just divorced last October....how do u keep so positive and cool most of the time I am shakey....

Luann your great when your not controlling that is the great side of you and you rock...

Ramona should not talk about your parenting skills at all, but YOU brought up HER marriage first and you were inferring that Mario was possibly being unfaithful. All Ramona did was give it right back to you.

You have no business singing except in your shower, and your cattiness and classlessness is horrid from someone who claims to be 'classy'...

Mercy...

You are amazing, LuAnn, and your video shoot looked, dare I say..."classy". What is not classy, is that other "C" word that Simon used to describe you. That might be the single most vulgar thing said in all the housewife shows.

Luanne You did a wonderful job of raising your children. I cant stand the comments Ramona makes about you and your parenting. I will never understand why anyone puts up with her. Everyone walks on ice around her. i would love for someone to tell her off once and for all.

Good for you for enjoying life and having fun! I would rather watch someone enjoying themselves then two woman bickering over a toaster oven breakfast! Thanks for putting a smile on my face!

Good for you for enjoying life and having fun! I would rather watch someone enjoying themselves then two woman bickering over a toaster oven breakfast! Thanks for putting a smile on my face!

I know my comment will not get posted but here it goes anyway. I think your interpretation of "beauty, class and elegance lie within the soul" is totally different than the middle class. Your video is expressing that only the "rich" can experience "beauty, class and elegance lie within the soul". So sad because as a middle class person I truly believed I had "beauty, class and elegance lie within the soul". :-(

Why did you ask Ramona how her marriage was going? It was out of left field and very rude.

Would be wonderful if you wrote/sang a song about things such as character and giving. while class and elegance, beauty are lovely traits there are so many more important areas people should be focusing on - especially our children.

LuAnn not only do you stick your nose in others peoples business (don't remember pulling Jill away) a real classy lady would never be on a reality tv show.

Darling, one can be classless with a calm voice. I am sure Alex's mother is quite proud of her. You should check your own behavior way more than you apparently do.

you are so double standard, it's really ridiculous!

To my Fav NY Housewife, respect you for leaving when your marriage was brought up, and you appear to have good relationship with your kids. You made your daughter's party about her and not your friends you rock!!!!!

I think it is ironic that the ladies who defected chose this song, of all songs, to protest against. What a bunch of noodles. But, such is life. LuAnn, please keep being your beautiful, intriguing self.

And ~ why is Alex so concerned with the word class? She is a walking billboard for class consciousness. What about the school thing with her kids and her need to give them obnoxious names? What does that say about Team Silex?

They annoy me no end.

Victoria seems like a lovely young lady. Your relationship with her is adorable. Forget what Ramona says. She has no room to talk or judge you. Yes, her daughter looks like a darling young lady as well. But at least you know how to behave, in public and in private.

TEAM ANDERSON COOPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree with the person who said the number of people who showed up reflects how you treat people. I also believe that people with class don't talk about it all the time. You married a title..he proved to be a scoundrel anyway just like many other "regular" guys. If you would start acting like a real "regular" girl, others might like you a little more. As for me, I used to think more highly of you, but this season has soured my opinion of you. As for the music..don't kid yourself. What you make is not music. There is no real music in the song..it's digital garbage and you don't sing..you talk. Talk more down to Earth when you speak and sing a little when you do a song..then maybe I'll re-think you.

Those eyes of Ramona have tunnel vision... You handled the situation better than she would if the shoe were on the other foot.
As for Simon's comment - I wonder what Alex's mother thought.

Congrats on finding something that you love and making it your own. I applaud you for following your dream. . . on to the rest of the episode. It is difficult for us to really see how our actions can cause problems for ourselves. I hope one day you can see that. Unless the women on the show worship you (Kelly, Jill, and somewhat Cindy), you treat them horribly. You have constantly put down Alex and Ramona and now you have included Sonja to your list. You are definitely great at dishing out nasty, despicable comments to the other Housewives yet when they respond and sink to your level, you run the other direction. If you dont like the medicine, then stop spewing the disease. When someone feels attacked, they are going to respond. I hope someday you can see that how you act with those who see you as a person and not the Goddess of Class is something any other Countess would find deplorable.

You should listen to your own good advice. It seems to me you contradict your own wise words most of the time.

Cat claws are not classy.
Meow.

i think you handled yourself very well when you were talking to Ramona. she WAS basically implying that you are not as good of a mom as she thinks she is. that is extremely rude and i was boiling watching it. NO ONE should EVER judge someone else's relationship with their children and imply things just to make themselves feel better. she really needs to get over herself. I don't know what kind of mom you are, only your children know and they seem to LOVE being with you and really respect you every time we see them on the show. That is proof enough right there.

Love you, LuAnn! You are so gracious in this blog, your comments are right on but of course you are so much nicer than I would be!

Jill you are right on the money. I am not even sure why Alex and Simon are on this show they don’t contribute anything. Sonja is under Ramona’s influence and Ramona is Ramona. I expect outrageous things coming out of Ramona's mouth, but I was really taken back by her attack on LuAnne’s parenting techniques. From Ramona’s blog it seems that she does not even realize or acknowledge that she was the one who attacked fist .I think she is pretending. How can she not realize that she is being offensive? I am happy you had great time in London – great city one of my faves along with Paris and Vienna.

I must say i am confused you told alex to stay out of your situation with ramona because it is none of her business. Do you remember when alex delivered bethanys message you approached her about it (clearly not your bussiness) and this season you approached ramona about a situation with her and jill how are alex's actions any different then yours and i wont even go into jill and bethany relationship. I know this post wont make it on the board but there seems to be a huge double standard here

love you Luanne! I feel you of all the housewives has stayed true to herself. Ramona has been mean to everyone...even the first season she refused to be in the same room as Alex..I find it hard to believe that they are such good friends.

I wanna be in one of your videos! Your songs are so cool!

Chic! C'est la vie! C'est bonn! C'est bonn! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! You should be very proud, and I'll bet your daughter is so proud of her mom!

You knocked it out of the park with this new song & video! Congrats!

Ya know, when certain women are jealous and can't be nice, ya just gotta say, "C'est la vie!"

You're a good mum, LuAnne.

LuAnn rocks :)))) she and Jill are the best NYC housewives :))))

You got served!!! Ramona told you exactly what we all are thinking.

I love you!!!! The ones who didn't join just show they have no class . . . I agree with jerrygirl Alex cover your ears the word "class" was spoken!!!!

Luann, you always seem to turn lemons into lemonade. I love and admire you for moving forward and enjoying life to its fullest!!

You write that Jill brought positive energy to the shoot. I guess they left that footage on the cutting room floor because all we saw was her complaining.

Best of luck to you and your kids! : )

You looked gorgeous while making your video. It cracked me up when Jill tried to tell record producer how the song shoud go. I'm glad u told her how difficult & expensive it is to re-mix a song! Way to clue in the master of all trades!

Luann you're a wonderful mother. Ive seen you with your kids shopping, playing around, and have nothing but a good time with them. Hopefully youre not listening to Ramona. Her words mean nothing.

You are a great person. Dont let anyone's garbage mouth ever get you down.

I think you are great and the other ladies are intimidated by your natural confidence and elegance.

LuAnn,
You are a class act, and Alex and Ramona aren't even in the same league. You and Jill are the only reasons I still watch. :)

I totally get what Alex was talking about.

YOU are AMAZING, and while people on the show (Alex) seem to think if you use the word "class" it means you don't have any, let them take one look at the "Trifecta" scene with you and Ramona and all will agree....you have a natural ABUNDANCE of class. Ramona was beyond rude in her nasty accusations of you as a parent.
You were so gracious in handling the dirt she threw at you, I do not know how you contained yourself.

It's getting to the point where no one on this show has any class. You all spend way too much time talking about each other. I suppose if I were to choose, you would be the least offensive of them all anymore and that's not saying much. You would be wise to get off of that high perch you sit upon Luann, quit throwing around things like 'my friend princess so and so' and just be yourself. The times I've seen you on WWHL, you were funny and much more real than on the show. Take a good look at Sonja and you'll understand what you look like when you act above it all.

I love you LuAnn; you are a wonderful mother, and that is pretty apparent in the scenes with your daughter. LuAnn, please consider being a little patient with Alex; she is coming from a different place. I think her approach makes you feel defensive.

It bothered me to watch scenes between you and Alex because I think you are good person, and those scenes were not flattering for you.

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