Last night someone was kind enough to send me a link to this lovely holiday season sweater from the Nene Leakes Collection on HSN. I was too exhausted to post so I saved it for this morning. In the lovely morning light it occurred to me that I should perhaps trust, but verify. I mean perhaps this was a hoax too good to be true! But it is true! You can go here and get yours for $10 off now. You should get the pants too! What are you waiting for? You’re welcome.
$69.90???
I think not.
Wow, Bendy. I’m not worth $70? 🙂
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 10:43 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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You are, that sweater is NOT!
Awwww you say the sweetest things.! 🙂
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 11:39 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Oh I did not realize it was a hint, add a button and I’ll donate to TT’s sweater fund. You have to post a picture of yourself wearing it……..in public….at a party 🙂
IT WAS NOT A HINT! LOL. Do.not.want. I just like fucking with y’all. 🙂
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 11:42 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Somebody is going to be sooo surprised when they get their Christmas gift….. hehehehe
No, no someone isn’t. grrrrrr
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 12:06 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Aw hail to the naw! NeNe’s polyester ensemble makes Walmart clothes look they came from Nordstrom.
This is pitiful, or am I missing something.
No, no one is missing anything that owns a hot glue gun or some tacky glue. I may make one of my own in about five minutes 🙂
Well I guess my Christmas shopping is done. Thank you.
Its ugly, right? Or am I missing something?
It’s positively hideous…I’m buying it for my monster-in-law, thanks Nene!!
great idea! you made me giggle.
Very right!!!..I can’t with this sweater….maybe I am out of touch with latest in fashion or something..But a sweater with an iron on bow..where do they do that at?
I always thought I was pretty fashionable. People at work ask me for fashion advice and all my friends want to borrow from my closet.
But I have realized: I am a fraud. I’m out of touch. Had you asked me if this was a cute sweater I would have laughed in your face. (I’m not mean, I just would’ve thought it was a joke!) But, no, Nene knows fashion. I’ve only been fooling myself.
…Now where to purchase a platinum blonde little wig/toupee thing???
Do you have the pleather front stretch ponté knit back leggings? If so, I want to borrow them….
No but thank God those things come in a size 24. Because that needs to happen.
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 2:08 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Am I jogging to the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party?
Yes, you are jogging toward the win. I hope the prize covers the $70 investment.
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 10:43 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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The elder “rich” bitches in Florida where HSN is headquartered will buy these up in a heart beat because this what they wear —- gaudy things!! It may not be your taste but the buyers of HSN would not have bought them if they didn’t think they had a market for this product. STOP BEING SO NASTY AND RUDE YOURSELVES!!!!!!
Even the model can’t rock this look. I think she’s saying through her clenched teeth — I look like an idiot, I look like an idiot …
Hey DaNile: I was going to send you a sweater as a peace offering but it contains 5% “hair” so I nixed that idea. Do the pants designed with camel toe in mind interest you? Let me know. The holidays are right around the corner and this outfit is going to sell like hotcakes to the Nene stans.
AFA-Yankee
Ha! The pants would be great only if the camel toe reached as far as my hirsute “poop shoot” (guess I’m not a lady after all.)
TT. .,are you serious …? Or just posting because ? ..
Oh my… the daftness is breathtaking.
/whispers/ We have lots of new people. 🙂
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
TT opened up the gate for an expected parcel delivery and instead a flock of tards got in. Lesson learned?
We needed a new influx of tards. JD was getting lonely on the short bus.
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 2:40 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Tards rock the world, what would we do without tards? Who would be talk to? Hey, Micheal, how’s it going?! Hugs and kisses!!
@Gingersnap hey girl! Life is good on my island! I’m a rich bitch now.
@TT I like JD. 🙂
I LIKE JD. But that doesn’t mean he’s not a tard. He’s OUR tard.
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 9:12 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Can you imagine wearing this to any holiday gathering amongst fashionably aware people? Talk about a side eye. Kmart/Walmart clothes at best. NeNe and fashion should never be in the same sentence. She’s delusional and this outfit proves it.
My Gods, that’s hideous!
Good Gawd! That’s just ridiculous! LoL
She designed it for her friend Kim Kardashian.
Even if the style/quality was there, I would never support this woman. I cannot stomach her behavior. I don’t think it’s funny or admirable. Her rapidly running non stop mouth is exhausting, ignorant, and RUDE. I had to turn off the reunion. Andy is scared of her, end of subject. I don’t think she or “her fans” get that Andy asks her opinion on WWHL for shock value and PURE MOCKERY. She is the walking stereotype of what white people (and most black men) avoid: an overbearing, loud, stupid, road weary beast. TV’s lowest common denominator. No redeeming social value. Put her with that little italian girl from MTV (forget her name), Jerry Springer, and call it a day.
“road weary beast”….FUNNY!!!
Wow this sweater should be priced closer to $25.00…It’s giving me a Forever 21 vibe
Or its partner store, Forever 71.
Lmao! :))
I think $12.99 from Kmart would be over priced for this hideous excuse of a sweater
It’s giving me the Forever NEVER vibe 🙂
Tee hee hee!
Even my MawMaw wouldn’t wear that. And MawMaw luvs her some tacky!
i have a coworker who is just past 60 and she has all these sweaters and christmas clothes that she has had for decades, and she still wears the. she would love this and she would get a matching one for her son’s girlfriend. this is so up her alley! omg, there is no way on god’s green earth i would shell out even 12 bucks on this. what the fuck was she thinking?
I have one of my dead mama’s Christmas sweaters. I wear it around the holidays. At least it’s a cardigan from The Limited circa 1981.
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 12:03 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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that is different, that was your mom’s and has special meaning. this woman throws nothing out, hell half the time she doesn’t wash them, they have the yellow hangers marks on the shoulders. it is kinda gross. and also, i bet your mom’s sweater is a bit more timeless and not tacky.
Um it’s rest with sort of appliques of ginger bread and candy canes on it. I used to teach elementary school where that shit was normal and I only did it one day a year for the Xmas party.
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 1:37 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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For a minute I thought you said Xanex party
@fivecatsownme … ROFL !!!
I’m saving up for the Suzanne Sommers poncho! All 3 colors baby!!
i bought that as gag gift for my coworker. Unfortunately that has become her go to travel outfit for plans. It is a cool concept the material is so cheap and flimsy.
OMG my friend and I ordered one too – late one night – just for laughs. It came and damned if she didn’t end up wearing it all the time. It’s the perfect cover-up for those “feeling fat” days, and an easy solution for something to throw on to run errands in without going the sloppy/slob/sweatpants route. The fabric SHOULD be of a higher quality though.
We still laugh sometimes and say, “Everyone wants a 3-way!” Yes, we are total geeks and losers!
For the price of the sumptuous rayon blend sweater, you can get 3 3-way ponchos. Put a big sparkley Christmas pin on the evening look. 3 different colors, 3 different parties.
You mean real parties with actual humans? Do people still suffer through such torture?
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 3:53 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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My husband works in a Military Hospital. His clinic likes to party. We have to go to at least 2. I beg off the rest due to health. Rather have a xanex party.
I’m gettin’ me one to go with my pajama jeans!
Suzanne Somers or Nene or both? Be comfortable, festive, and classy. You’ll need some bedazzled flip flops
The bow is actually turns into a noose to hang the person who would buy that ugly piece of shit.
HA HA HA THIS IS MY FAVORITE COMMENT EVER!!!
Hilarious! I can’t stop laughing at all the comments, (especially this noose comment), & the picture of that sweater! Aye yi yi….
That Eve is funny as hell!
@Eve..funny as hell….
What about the one that wears it?
Agree with BH Wannabe. Best comment on here ☺☺☺
Described as a sumptuous rayon knit with plenty of spsrkle. The tunic top you liked is for sale TT. It is described as a sumptuous fabric. Polyester blend. It’s pricey. I could make one easy. Basically a poncho. That sweater is really tacky without being Xmas sweater humor.
Who doesn’t love a sumptuous poly blend?
Oh wait. Nobody. Nobody loves a sumptuous poly blend, except Nene fans.
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 12:54 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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50 bucks for that little poncho top. Good thing she isn’t designing the Cinderella costumes. Nene has been looking priettier.
It looks like a sleep shirt for a 13 year old’s slumber party. Anybody know which discount outlet will buy these to put on clearance?
That sweater needs to be longer. I can see a glimpse of camel toe. Then again, if tackiness is your thing, this outfit would be spectacular.
and it’s ruched on one side so it looks like it’s half-tucked into your jogging pants with lovely 3/4 Dolman sleeves to hide all of Nene’s “girls'” upper arm flab. She’s all about girl power, y’all.
Yes, camel toe is the perfect accessory for this ensemble. A codpiece would also be lovely.
I think this line would perfectly acessorized by the Getchen Christine handbags and beautée make up. They ought to collaborate.
Welllll, the outfit does comply with Nene’s level of taste; NONE.
If the zombies come and you need to start a fire to ward them off the porch, you could burn that sumptuous poly blend thing. It’s highly flammable.
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 1:14 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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this going to be part of my zombie apocalypse survival kit
See? I’m helpful!
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 2:41 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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It’s the sweater equivilant to “mom jeans”. It could be a charming topper to Phaedra’s fishnet pants.
As Nenes last remaining fan…hell no!
We’ve all chipped in to buy you one for Xmas because you are our token and beloved Nenetard. Come on, you know you are excited.
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 2:10 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I ain’t chipping in…fuck that 😉
Even you wouldn’t spend a nickel on this ugly shit just to rub my Nenetard nose in it.
You underestimate my evil.
On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 1:31 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Damn, now I’m gonna be all twitchy and shit every time UPS delivers a package.
Nene has fans? Did I miss something?
Yes. There is one on my twitter line who is very upset about this thread. She wants us to know “Nene is getting paid” She is also under the delusion that Nene was paid up front for he “fashion line” and that all of her items are “sold out.”
Which just goes to show she has not even been to see the “collection” because most of it is on Clearance.
Meanwhile she spewing the usual, hater, jealous, stupid responses.
I have to say that Nene constantly repeating that she is rich, a designer etc really resonates with a certain segment of the population that believe her.
On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 2:06 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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The real question is how much is the white mens shirt dress she wore recently without pants, or is that just a Nene exclusive?
I don’t think it was part of the collection, it looked well made.
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 2:44 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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It looked like a natural fabric, definitely not in the collection.
Another wannabe fashion designer who doesn’t bother to wear her own ‘designs’.
Ask Gregg. They share clothes more often than you’d think…
That was from the NENE couture line…
Nene needs to Audition for project runway.
She doesn’t do auditions any more. She is on Broadway. She turned down the Fashion Police offer and has left millions on the table. She has “people” to place wigs on top of wigs darling.
Imagine Nene showing at NY fashion week
I don’t know if you guys realize it, but Nene is a MOGUL. Yes, a mogul, bitches, and we all need to remember and adhere to that. The rich bitch is not only a rich bitch (even though she can’t afford that pesky little Detroit throw down SHE made) but she is a mogul. Whatevah!!!
No thanks I will pass
That gold bow reminds me of the gold tennis shoes my grandma used to wear “mall walking” for exercise. Sigh.
That sweater needs to disappear like those hideous sneakers finally did.
The tennies sound cool! The bow–no.
Nene needs to put that bow on the ass of a cocktail dress/evening gown.
Is the black color blocking on the pants supposed to make you look thinner? It seems to make the thin model look fat. Can’t imagine how bad it looks from the back. That bow is so horrible, it’s not funny, well I guess it is funny.
I agree! That model is not only skinny but probably photoshopped but those pants are still not flattering.
The black ponte fabric is to allow some additional stretching in the thigh and buttocks area and, most importantly, ventilation. Nothing makes a woman sweat in areas it should be illegal to sweat than a pair of pants that are completely constructed of pleather. Nasty, nasty, nasty.
If it is your desire to make a purchase and the two tone pant look is bothersome, if my memory serves me right, the pants do come black on black but that may not be what Nene intended since she is showing the sweater with the lighter, taupe pants. I don’t think matchey matchey is Nene’s thing.
I could actually see that sweater selling at urban outfitters. It’s hideous though.
Let me say I love this website! As a long time lurker I have been informed & entertained by you all! I probably won’t comment too often, but I do want to speak out about Nene. She is quite a hypocrite, doing things that she mocked others for doing: Sheree as a non-designer putting her name on a clothing line, and Kim Z for wearing a wig. Her name is not synonymous with fashion, as you can tell by looking at her “line” on the shopping network. When will this monkey in a wig go away? Sorry to be mean, but I just can’t root for her. I don’t wish her any ill will, but I do wish she would go away. She’s obnoxious, rude and full of herself.
You are not being mean. To quote Alice Roosevelt Longworth, if you don’t have anything nice to say about anyone at all, come sit next to me. Please stay unlurked.
Don’t know why, but it makes me happy that you knew the true source of that quote and attributed it to her. I knew I liked you! (I’m a fan of Mrs. Longworth. Are you?)
I am a fan too. Do you like Nancy, Lady Astor? She had some real zingers. Same generation as Alice.
OK that’s it I am going to create a fashion line. If people are seriously buying this stuff, I am about to be a billionaire. 🙂
Are the model’s boobs off center or did Nene intentionally have that tacky bow ribbon pointing directly at her camel toe on purpose?
We should bless the poster that sent TT the picture. I needed the laugh.
Yeah, you’re right it was a good laugh. I’m just upset that it doesn’t come with 3 interchangeable colored bows. Just think of the possibilities. LOL!
I believe the map to the camel toe is an intentional part of the grand design.
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 4:26 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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@ BH wannabe…..she had a second pair in silver. They were popular (at least in Ohio) in the 80’s in our local malls. There were geriatric metal-shod feet outside of every J.C.Penney and Sears. And I doubt either of those stores would sell that abomination of a sweater.
And for someone with her hair full of aquanet, rocking parachute pants & cobalt blue eyeliner, I’m a fine one to talk about my grandma’s sense of style….lol
My Grandma was 4’11” all around. She wore bright muumuus, kaftans and little gold slippers with the jewels on them. Carried a big gold purse. Loved anything that sparkled. My mother was very tailored, twinsets & tweeds. Grandma would send her those embelished “hostess gowns” every year to try to improve her style.
Your grandma sounds snazzy….lol….love it. And I ordered my first kaftan last week & can’t wait for it to be delivered. Maybe I should order some gold tennies, too. And buy a can of aquanet.
And I agree with the poster above who mentioned how Nene made comments in past seasons about Sheree (and Lisa) not being actual fashion designers, and then she goes and releases the latest in hunchback, colorblind “I’m Rich Bitch” couture. And she sells the shit with a straight face. Unbelievable. Girlfriend will do anything for a dollar. But she was a stripper, so I guess that should come as no surprise. Same hustle, different pole.
I miss aerosol Aquanet. Fucking liberal environmentalist are ruining ruiners who ruin good things.
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 4:29 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Ya’ll need to stop fronting (old school Ebonics). Ya know you got some polyblend in your closets! If you say you don’t you’re either lying or can’t read. Most clothes are made overseas so they are rayon/poly/cotton blend. Percentages of blends make the difference in quality. Go check your tabs ladies.
I won’t front vonnie. LOL I’ll be “real with mine”, I went through a phase somewhere around 40 years of age when I became “allergic” to the iron, and I wouldn’t buy shit that wouldn’t de-wrinkle in the dryer. I looked like a walking Sears catalog.
Magic sizing spray gets out wrinkles. Spray and smooth. It’s cheap too.
Right with you Shay. Still hate the iron so very little of my wardrobe needs ironing,only my pieces for special occasions. When I retired I knew monthly dry cleaning would be out of the question. So now my clothes are quick on/off which means low maintenance. Blends work today as long as you stay away from those high rayon/poly mixes. Oh, BTW I shop Macy’s,Nordstrom,TJMax,Marshall and Dillard’s. Not above a good Target or JC Penney sale. I always am aware of blend % as I buy these foreign made goods. Just a random thought…always wear cotton underwear on a plane in case it crashes. Nylon is more flammable. Silly advice I heard years ago but my drawers are cotton each time I fly.
Yes, all cotton on a plane with flats. Just in case. Because that will help. 🙂 I also was raised to dress on a plane. I cannot abide those pajama people on long flights.
I hate to iron too. I wear wrinkly cotton. WTF, it’s humid here and the wrinkles will fall out.
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 5:42 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Poly blends have a difference in quality? I may be poor but I am a cotton, linen, cashmere girl. I am FURIOUS that some ASSHOLE has put SPANDEX in most blue jeans. I’m also pissed that Jones New York moved it’s factorys from Turkey to China or wherever and no longer makes the 3 ply cashmere sweaters for $100 ($50 or less after Christmas) and the new thin version is $150 and not nearly as nice. 🙁
On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 5:30 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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BUY AMERICAN MADE / PRODUCED PRODUCTS !!!
You’re correct. many clothes today are made of blends but your “rayon/poly/cotton blend does NOT apply to this monstrosity. The sweater is listed as a “Rayon Blend Knit” but on further investigation the breakdown is: 52% rayon, 24% polyester, 19% nylon, 5% rabbit hair (for the black sweater shown).
Unfortunately, it also comes in Gray (56% rayon, 27% polyester, 12% nylon, 5% rabbit hair)!
Tacky and tasteless pure neene
1 word hideous
@ fivecats, I didn’t know they still made that stuff. Fortunately, I “recovered” from my “allergy”, and whatever is too taxing to iron, goes to the cleaners.
(I’m typing this reply with a cat on my lap….lol)
I missed the 1st episode of RHOA, my dvr didn’t record for whatever reason, so I’m watching it now.
Tamara, thanks for the great recap, as usual.
Me thinks the bows were a quick fix for a series of sweaters with a factory defect.
Just to play devil’s advocate, you do realize hsn customer base has tacky taste? They wear shiny things and multi-colored animal prints… So this is just right up their holiday party attire needs. I think I just lost Tamara tokens. Oh, that’s right- I don’t have any
There is always time to gain tokens. I’m in a period of detox so slots are tight. After Thanksgiving when I have some champagne you might get lucky!
Gross!
Tamara I used to love Jones New York! Nene wants to be the next Donna Karan, and it’s so discouraging. The fact people buy this is sad, and nene is unscrupulous about getting her money.
Sadly, Jones New York has gone way down in quality and up in price…
On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 3:29 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Omg. Thank you for talking to me! I don’t have a career anymore, but that is sad to hear. Do you like DKNY? That was so popular for awhile.
Of course I’m talking to you, silly. That’s what we do here. 🙂 Sometimes (but not often) we’re even nice!
I’m really not much of a clothes horse. I’m frugal but look for quality. I buy my winter clothes for the next year close to or right after Christmas. I have no idea if I managed to get out and get a new sweater last year. We shall see soon. I’ve gained a lot of weight in the past three years laying at the bottom of the depression pit so clothes shopping is not fun. On the bright side, I’m out of the hole and working on getting the weight off. 🙂
Thanks for reading and commenting. I suppose we should stop chatting now as it’s sort of against the rules to go off topic. But we are talking about sweaters in the sweater thread!
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A couple of years ago, one of those investigative reporter shows, did random DNA samples of “rabbit fur” only to discover that some country’s used cat hair instead of rabbit. They also DNA tested a lot of coats and boots with “wolf” hair trim, only to discover most of the time it was dog hair!
Nene is so cheap, that if she can get her shitty sweater made in Indonesia, using cat hair and kid sweat shops, for $5 a sweater. Then slap her name on it and sell it through HSN for $70, you know she wouldn’t blink an eye or think twice about it and slash like a baby too….no conscience on that woman….
UGLY!!!
NEVER, EVER, NEVER That is just plain trash chile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There is a rabid Nene fan from twitter standing outside the gate ranting about how the collection is sold out! (it’s not, it’s actually on clearance now for the most part) and how I’m mean to nene and a cunt (yes, yes she is new) and how I spend too much time talking about stupid shit she does. Um, how is that my fault.
LOL.
On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 7:25 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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NeNe Leakes collection ~ Bah Humbug!