Hey guys. So the major drama that went down in last night's episode
wasn't based around relationships this time, but around body image.
Kelly Cutrone was in town for her birthday so I thought it might be fun
to take the girls to her party, which might have been a bit of a
mistake. I warned them that Kelly could be a bit intimidating and in
your face at times, and she definitely lived up to those expectations.
While we were sitting at a table with Kelly, she immediately launched in on Allie's tiny frame, telling her she was too skinny and asking her if she needed help. Allie was so offended by the attack that she immediately got up and left the party.
Body image issues are something that every girl today inevitably has to deal with -- not by choice, not by habit, but by an unknown factor that we must face and in turn conquer.
It is not easy to be confident in this day and age and accept what our internal makeup has planned for us. Nor is it easy to neglect the indulgences that make life so tasteful. Everyone must, at some point or another, learn to accept how we were created and make a life choice to be healthy.
Let's stop trying to compare ourselves to everyone else. Obviously, this is easier said than done, for self-security is not something that just appears one day, it is something we all need to work for. Fight for yourself, fight for your friends -- we were only given one body so give it what it deserves -- praise it and in turn beauty will shine from within. Isn't that what truly matters?
Much love,
Whit
While we were sitting at a table with Kelly, she immediately launched in on Allie's tiny frame, telling her she was too skinny and asking her if she needed help. Allie was so offended by the attack that she immediately got up and left the party.
Body image issues are something that every girl today inevitably has to deal with -- not by choice, not by habit, but by an unknown factor that we must face and in turn conquer.
It is not easy to be confident in this day and age and accept what our internal makeup has planned for us. Nor is it easy to neglect the indulgences that make life so tasteful. Everyone must, at some point or another, learn to accept how we were created and make a life choice to be healthy.
Let's stop trying to compare ourselves to everyone else. Obviously, this is easier said than done, for self-security is not something that just appears one day, it is something we all need to work for. Fight for yourself, fight for your friends -- we were only given one body so give it what it deserves -- praise it and in turn beauty will shine from within. Isn't that what truly matters?
Much love,
Whit
WOW.
Your outlook on how people need to treat their bodies - and therefor themselves is refreshing. It really put a postive twist on a day that wasn't so great.
Thank you!
ps: I think I'm going to bring this up in my ED support group!
hey whitney,
I don't even want to read this yet because I still haven't seent the episode and can't! I couldn't watch it last night so I went on mtv to try and watch it but they didn't post it! they only posted the aftershow not the actual show yet...which is weird. I hope they post it really soooon.
xoxo
anna
Hi Whitney.
They haven't post the video on mtv yet... I really want too watch it!
I think you, Erin and Allie is gorgeous!
By the way, I love your show.
Yesterdays episode was so good and intense, loved it except I'm sorry bout that drama. Next week looks even better than all the rest of the episodes that aired.
Yo Whitney! Love the show!Damn girl how do you have such a good figure? Do you have any workout tips for a sister who wants to lose a couple of pounds?
Hey Whit,
Nice observations. Kelly is pretty up front and forward, but I think that she is just concerned for Allie but has a weird way of showing it. Actresses seem to be getting thinner these days and some look anorexic. Allie does have some really bony shoulders, but if she is healthy than it is ok to be that way. The only problem with the models being really skinny is that teenage girls think that is what they have to be like and sometimes do whatever it takes to get there mostly through unhealthy ways. However, I am glad that you added it into your show so we can get a better background on the fashion industry. Most people think that it is so glamorous, but there are issues there too.
A bit off topic. It looked as if Jay wasn't going to be in it at all and then he ends up at the dinner without you. Were you really at work and/or also wanted to just focus more on Allie? I am guessing that Jay was there because he use to model (?still does)or from his ex.
I missed seeing you together. I love watching the romance. I had an uneasy feeling when he left last week at the end. I see from the preview that he's more in next week's. I don't think that he is really like Adam and he just wants away from the drama. He just has different opinions being from outside the US. I am married to a guy from the UK.
Hi Whitney
First let me just say I love you. Ha ha, sounds weird I know..What I mean is that you really inspire me, I hope to be more like you. How you treat your friends is lovely to see, good friends doesn't grow on trees. And I think you did the right thing both when you left the party with Allie and when you talked to Kelly. Maybe Allie is too skinny, maybe not, but it's such a personal issue and I feel sorry for the girl to get this on tv. Anyway, keep up being the good friend that you are:)
Hugs from Norway:)
Whitney, I love how your apartment came out, you did an amazing job decorating!! Where did you find your great furniture??
Thanks!
she went a little to far on this even when she sat down to eat she said I love going to Model partys no one ever eats!!! thing like that are so un called for, why she would even say something like that is beyond me, the only thing I can come up with is either she is jealous if everyone because they are very attractive and she is getting older, I liked her but after seeing how she judges Models she was so unprofessional, Helena Christian is very beautiful and Models all the time I bet you anything she would of been shocked hearing this come from her mouth, I hope Allie is over it and moves on, Whitney where can we find Allie's model pics??? hope you are having a blast and Jay is well, HI JAY does he read your mail?? beast of luck with all I am looking forward to next weeks show............
Hey Whitney!
I do think that allie is skinny, but that was not a good first impression Kelly left. And whatever allie crandell is really pretty, ever seen her modeling pictures? PHEW! is it hot in here or is it just me? Well love the show!
Sincerly spencer <3
Hi Whitney, I love your show, your so naturally beautiful and I was wondering what beauty and make up regimen you do. It looks like you wear barely any make up so I was just wondering if you could give maybe just a few tips. Thanks so much!
I second the beauty regimen/tips idea!! I've been wondering about this for AGES!! Do tell! Do tell!!
Much love from your favorite country girl from the south,
Kris
I dont even understand why you are friends with Olivia, she IS SO FAKE! The only possibility she is remotely a bit cool, is because she has a maltese. Other than that, NOT. You seem like a pretty cool girl Whit, u shouldnt surround urself with FAKE people.
OMG ALLIE IS SICK ANS SEE KNOWS IT! TRUST ME IM A EX MODEL. I'VE BEEN THERE. POOR GIRL SHE NEEDS HELP :(
just need to correct myself. and** She** im not a girl on 5 years
Hey Whitney!
I totally agree! I think you should be happy in your own skin no matter what size and shape you are. Also a wish of mine is that a plus size girl will be a regular one day on the high fashion couture shows. Another thing, I'm proud of Allie that she didn't let that she didn't let Kelly get to her. Finally, on another subject are you going to be posting any things about your styles of the epiosodes? I miss them because I love your style! Don't get me wrong I love the issues your addressing, but just asking.
Love ya!
Dara
This is kinda random, but Erin's ex JR totally reminds me of Michael Phelps (but JR has a nicer face)...I totally thought it was Phelps at Kelly Cutrone's party for a split second when I first saw him!!
Great show this week!
Allie is skinny, but like says, she's a model.
She appears quite vulnerable. I think it's great that she has good friends around her to offer her love and support. She wants to be a fantastic model and to do that, she has to stay thin. I can imagine that can be very stressful.
looks like Jason Wahler is jealous of whit! i just read what he said about the show and i totally disagree! i'm glad the show got picked up for 2nd season!
keep up the good work Whit!
-Yani
I love you Whitney.The show was great monday night,and yes I compeletly agree with you.I love Kelly but she was WAY out of line to talk to Allie like that,to me its very disrespectful to comment like that to someone you had just met.Can't wait for next week's show.
I agree with the end of this post. Once you praise your body, beauty will shine from within. :)
Hi Whitney,
As someone who is recovering from an eating disorder, I have to say that body image is a very personal and sensitive thing. It was actually hard watching this episode because it reminded me of a lot of things I am trying to put past me. From what I see on the show, Allie seems like a very sweet and honest girl. However, I hope she is true to herself and her loved ones when she says she is healthy and happy. I have said that for a very long time when it was actually anything but the truth. I wanted to keep living in a world that was not okay and definitely not healthy. I just hope Allie, and all women across the world, can put their body image in a right frame of mind, and if that seems impossible- just throw it right out the window and live each day for you.
:)
Omigosh! Kelly Cuttrone is such a b*tch! She is obviously totally jealous of Allie! I am tall and thin like Allie too and I eat A LOT! It's called a super fast metabolism. I eat whatever I want and I won't gain a pound and I am 100% sure that Allie is the same way! There are many women out there that have criticized me about my weight too in the past and they still do and I'm just like whatever! I know that I eat and as long as I know that I'm healthy, to me, that's all that matters. There are just so many jealous haters in this world, it's unbelievable! Like mind your own problems and stop trying to put other people down, just cuz you're insecure and feel bad about yourself.... and Whitney needs to open her mouth and be like "Look, you made fun of my friend the other day and I don't appreciate it whatsoever. I think it was unnecessary to make fun of Allie and her body type." Like stand up for your friends dumba**!!! Who gives a sh*t if she's your boss and yada yada yada. Noone has the right to treat anybody that way and it's unacceptable! Kelly Cuttrone is a piece of sh*t and if she was all up in my face like that, she wouldn't even know what hit her! B*tch!
Hi,
I really like that "velour ensemble" in episode 7. What's the brand's name?
I second that! Your velour dress was GORGEOUS! Who's it by?
In my opinion it's a really good issue to talk about. 'Some people just better can keep their opinion for themselves I think.
In Holland we can't see 'The City' already. That's sooo unfair!
Anyway
Whit,
ILOVEYOUUU! <3333
I do think Aly is too thin but I don't agree with how Kelly exposed her. Although Kelly probably does think it's ridiculous that in the name of fashion you'll actually starve yourself and just eat just enough. So although Kelly's remarks came off condescending I think she was just really appauled to find another model starving herself. I mean is A starving herself. It really does look like she is. I bett Ally eats one meal of smoked salmon a day and maybe a yogurt. Yes that's why her shoulders are utterly bony. And no that is not attractive.
Hey Whitney!!
I just watched tonight's show.. and WOW, I can not believe Olivia's response about the outfit and who picked it out. It is ridiculous. Either way, I hope she realizes soon she is deffinitly not all that..she always thinks she is better than everyone. She is nice at times, but she needs to appreciate everyone around her and you are really good at any job you have had. I hope all is well with you, jay and everything else. YOU ARE GREAT!!! byee
Whitney,
I really appreciate that you posted this! As someone who is well known amongst the younger population, you are a wonderful role model and so many hang on your words. I am glad that you take that very seriously.
As a survivor of an eating disorder and a student focusing on mental health and gender/women's studies, this is such a key issue in our day and age. The media often portrays health and beauty as being underweight and we need to start focusing more on getting people healthy.
We are certainly in a paradoxical situation in the United States; the majority of our population is obese but yet there is a huge push from the entertainment and fashion industries that being underweight is desirable. It's no wonder so many young girls are confused and upset about their bodies.
I completely agree that we need to work on keeping people healthy. Being overweight causes great problems, but being underweight can also be dangerous, too. We are all different and born with different bodies and tolerances but we should never differ from keeping ourselves truly healthy.
Anyway, I thank you for being a wonderful role model for the many that look up to you. We need plenty more people like you in the spotlight!
All the best,
Stephanie Majka
Hey,
I actually agree with Kelly. I watch the show and have friends who are naturally skinny, but unlike my friends who are naturally skinny they don't look like they are always tired, it may be her makeup, but even her face is just so drawn in and deathly, in an unhealthy way. Yes I get that models are suppose to be skinny and not be "cows" which i think Olivia is a bitch for saying that. But anyways models are suppose to be thin, but if Allie went to a doctor i bet he would tell her to put on a little weight, because she is just to tinny she is smaller than my ten year old sister who is the weight and size she is suppose to be, and is much shorter than Allie. It in my opinion would only make her look that much prettier. Because I already think she is pretty, but like ten/fifteen pounds would fill in those drawn in features and make she look healthier. I get she might be going for that edgier look, but she also needs to think of the long term effects of staying so unhealthy thin will do to her body.
If I'm not mistaken, you warned your friends that Kelly can be a tad bit honest. However, that didn't stop Allie from biting the bullet and asking Kelly's opinion. It was only then that Kelly commented on Allie's weight. When Allie pulled by Kelly kept insisting.
Hi Whitney! I love your velour ensamble and your decorating style! Where did you find your dress, sofa, and ottoman. Great taste and I LOVE it!!! Lisa