Stardoll's MOST Hated:

Well, I recently saw a chick who opened her own column, claiming that she was Stardoll's Most Hated. Nuh uh girlfriend, that title belongs to me and me alone. I mean, who else has had to pretend to commit suicide to get people off her back? Who else has about 1 in 10 posts being "nice" whilst the other 9 assault her character? Me, of course! Now, it isn't a title I'm proud of (and I have no idea why that chick willingly puts it on herself), but it's a title I'm going to live with.... so I'm restarting the column. I know I've made mistakes, I know I talked about Lusciious.x far too much (seriously, I didn't know that would make me "her") and I know I acted like a general retard to a lot of people... but, let's face it: who hasn't? Well, I believe everyone should have a second chance, so, the original Hated girl is going to do over, in the hopes that you won't remember me for the stupid stunts I pulled, or the girls who bribed me to write about them, but instead as... well, a columnist.

xoxo
Elle

PRandCo.: The new Status Symbol

Everybody who is anybody is getting an agent from this one-of-a-kind agency (okay, I know I sound like an advertisement for the place, but I do think it is a good idea). With a tagline that reads "Your reputation is our business" any lesser girl (um, me?) would be scared, but it seems the Elites are flocking to use the services of this Stardoll P R (Public Reputation) agency which combats bad publicity (like the type I give them?) with public statements among other things, but is mostly being used because it has become a status symbol. Before the status symbol for Elites was having a personal shopper or an assistant, but now it is having an Agent at this ultra-exclusive (seriously, they wouldn't even give me a statement) agency. Since they only take 5 clients (2 for each agent and the coordinator takes one, too) places are going fast, and, no, they are not free. Get yours quick, Elites!
Picture: PRandCo. taken on 3rd February 2008

xoxo
Elle

Lusciious.x: Annual "Big Bash"

Lusciious.x (yeah, even I'm getting a little tired of seeing her all over the place, but, by the way, she came second in CG today) is starting to send out invitations for her annual "Big Bash" insiders say. Only her close friends have received invites, although everyone is invited (including the press). Held at her place, this is a pioneer of sorts for Stardoll, as she is the first to hold a large scale party, complete with a playlist and V.I.P. lounge, on Stardoll,and I'm guessing it's going to be B.I.G. How do I know all this? She sent a press release around to all the "reputable" (I feel very flattered) gossip columns that described it. Apparently the theme is neon/fluro, and the party is going to be rocking to techno music al night long, although Lusciious.x may only be making a brief appearance. Can't wait, because you know I love parties!
Picture: Lusciious.x taken on 2nd February 2008

xoxo
Elle

So*Rich: The Mullet Revisted

So*Rich, known for her clubs and socialite status has gone all out with her "gorgeous" new hairstyle, a bad impression of the infamous mullet. Eww, I don't even want to go there! How could she do that to herself? From Paris Hilton's identical twin to mullet-touting monstrosity, it's too much to even contemplate! If she just lost the hair (being bald would be an improvement on this nasty), then she'd be fine. But, until someone talks some sense into her, she is going to stay on my Stardoll Black List. See my page for the list.
Picture: So*Rich taken on 30th January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=429336

xoxo
Elle

Kahlen08Heiress: I heart ME?

Can you say "up myself"? If you can't, I'm sure Kahlen08Heiress will be glad to teach you, unless, of course, you send a request without writing a message. My point? This has got to be the worst faux-pas she has ever done, worse, even, then her little "I'm an Heiress" game, and worse, still, than her Top Model endeavor (that ended in disaster when we realized that, too, was a lie). Still unsure? My reason for this post is Kahlen08Heiress' new presentation that starts with, what else? A giant I♥ME...
posted across the top of her page. I mean, hello? We all love ourselves, but I've yet to meet someone as stuck-up (and ridiculous) as Kahlen08Heiress. Remember when Lusciious.x sent a friend request to Kahlen08Heiress to kick-start her popularity? Now Kahlen08Heiress should be glad she accepted, because it looks like her friendship with Lusciious.x (and other Elites) is going to be the only thing that keeps her Elite, if that.
Picture: taken on 30th January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=9346014

xoxo
Elle

SmartSet: The New Elite?

A group of girls who call themselves the "Smart Set" are proclaiming themselves to be the new Elite, or so one member (SmartSet) says. The group itself is ultra-exclusive, and the specifications for entering are very demanding, I've listed some below:
Funny
Kind
Stylish
Cool
Beautiful
Intelligent
Plus, of course, there are many more. The only member that I've heard of is Lusciious.x, and Untitled.bmp, but the others are new users that have yet to feature on my column (until now, of course). Check them out on Lusciious.x's BFF list (speaking of her list, BeverlyHillsHei is no longer on it! I though they were BFFs? Obviously I was wrong) under the tags "SS".

xoxo
Elle

Poll Results: Kahlen08Heiress

73% of voters (the majority) think that Kahlen08Heiress' lies are innumerable, and that she needs help.

xoxo
Elle

AwardsCeremony: Explosive!

The kind, caring and considerate coordinator of The Awards exploded today, when an attendee demanded to know who the photgrapher was. Here is a transcript of the conversation, I doubt AwardsCeremony is low enough to delete the comment, so it'll probably stay there if you want to see it:

clea807 said on 2008-01-27 03:21:56

I'm all dressed now whos the photographer?

AwardsCeremony answered on 2008-01-27 03:56:11

Ah, you mean photographers, and, no, you don't get to know who it is. Who do you think you are? I don't care how dressed you are. OKAY? Don't you DARE demand to know WHOS the photographer, and use an apostrophe next time!
Jess

What started out as a nice answer to a somewhat rude question immediately turned into a harsh and explosive answer, proving that pressure can get to even the best of them. Watch out!
Picture: AwardsCeremony taken on 27th January 2008

xoxo
Elle

UPDATE: This is AwardsCeremony's excuse for her "little" outburst, also found in Guest Book:

AwardsCeremony answered on 2008-01-27 04:15:51

No. Just sick of that chick. Don't worry, that explosion was totally necessary (if only you could see my messages!) to slap her back down. Ha! Don't you just love that phrase? Learnt it from Lusciious.x
Jes

Awards Fashion?

For all your Awards gossip, you can come to me, but for all your Awards fashion, you're going to have to go to my colleague's site, http://fashionbybarbiie.blogspot.com/ where you can see all the latest Red Carpet trends, blunders and triumphs. So? Copy and paste the link into your browser and CHECK IT OUT. Please.

xoxo
Elle

Style_Magazine: Shameless

Alright, her shameless name-dropping has caused her to be on my gossip column today, because of this Guest Book comment, below:

Style_Magazine said on 2008-01-27 01:04:22

I am glad that you have mentioned my Timeless collection. Even though, it is not going to be in the Shop - I have started designing the second part of the collection.

Alright, can I just point out that no one cares what you're designing in your spare time? In fact, I'm glad that collection isn't on Stardoll, because imagine how arrogant she'd be then. Quite frankly, her head would block out the sun. Funnier still (other than Style_Magazine's lame attempt at scoring some extra publicity) is the replies she got. Click on the picture to see the enlarged version, and check out what they're saying in AwardsCeremony's Guest Book, below:


Like, seriously, can a girl get more shut down than Style_Magazine was just then? Probably not.

xoxo
Elle

Model-Selena: Are those my Grandma's Curtains?

Alright, yeah, yeah, I know. Barbiie does the fashion, I do the gossip: but tonight I'm doing both. Now, I'd be lying if I said she called in sick and, since I don't lie in this blog, I'll tell the truth. I've kinda taken her job. Okay, okay, I'm sorry! But I've decided I actually like fashion, so I'm just going to do a couple of articles.... Anyway, what on earth is Model-Selena wearing? It appears Style_Magazine helped her pick it (yes, the ostrich wearing Editor), as it says in this Guest Book comment:

Model-Selena answered on 2008-01-26 23:04:38

Well, it is certainly creative. What do you think of my outfit and the look overall, that was created with the help of my dearest friend, Style_Magazine?

Oh, poor Model-Selena. I'm sure you could've done better on your own, but, instead, you've turned out wearing pink and burgundy, with a skirt surprisingly like my grandma's velvet curtains. In fact, I think she actually did steal the curtains, digitalizes them, and then stuck them with a perfectly good corset, and not so good belt. Now, if only the skirt was white, or even pink, then I'd throw down my verbal slicing sword. But it isn't, so I'm cutting her look to pieces (verbally, of course, because I'm not one for violence!). Ooh, but at least she's wearing gorgeous YSL shoes although, I must admit, her outfit kinda ruins them.
Picture: Model-Selena taken on 26th January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=4382776

xoxo
Elle

Fakeshake3: Christmas in January?

Now, I know that fashion gossip is Barbiie's area of expertise (don't tell her I'm writing this, okay?) but I just had to comment on what appears to be a blood soaked feather boa dripping around her neck, compliment a monstrosity of a dress (I apologize in advance if anyone likes that dress, but I am allowed my opinions) in, of all colors, green. Quite frankly, she looks like Christmas gone wrong, and I pity anyone who sees this outfit (but not enough to not show the photo!).
Picture: Fakeshake3 taken on January 26th 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=8355697

xoxo
Elle

Style_Magazine: Her Shares are Selling

Style_Magazine (yes, she is still wearing that ostrich-looking monstrosity that Barbiie talked about in her blog) has begun to sell her clothes, at $20 each, no less! Now, I personally think this is a wise idea on her part, because with the old HotBuys coming back into the shop, the unsold HotBuys are quickly losing value: so it's better to sell them whilst they're high. Much like shares, actually, hence the name. Although Stardoll can hardly be compared to a sharemarket...

xoxo
Elle

Daily*Tabloid: Accept our Differences

Okay, Im sure most of you have read Daily*Tabloid's pathetic excuse for a column, so I know you'll know what I'm talking about. Quite simply, do you have something against people of a different sexual orientation? Like, who made you the judge? I, personally, am straight, but if someone isn't? I don't call them "lapper slappers" and I definitely do not treat them like it's a crime. Who do you think you are, Daily*Tabloid? Because I think I know exactly what you are. You're narrow-minded, cruel, hypocritical and obscene, and in case you can't take the heat? Why don't you step away from the flame. These are some quotes fro some of her more judgemental posts:

Dior_Kvinne is a Lesbian?!

"I wonder who is her lesbian lover is. So far she hasn’t commented on her sexuality nor has she talked about her sexual orientation at all for months. Some say that she quite in fact is a lapper slapper (a.k.a. lesbian)."

- I'd like to point out that if your interests do point the other way, it doesn't mean you have a "lesbian lover". Do you have a lover, Daily*Tabloid? Unlikely.

The Stewart Heirs Scandal

"And for the brother. Is he gay? He is that hat on? And he is a member of club Louis Vuitton, and wants to own a modeling agency some day. What the hell kind of kid is that? GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY!!!"

- As for that, how judgmental can you get? You actually disgust me. Oh, and in case you delete that post? I have proof. Contact me for details at gossipbyelle@gmail.com

and, finally:

"UPDATE: Kahlen08Heiress admitted that she made up her brother and sisters accounts. So did she always want a gay brother?"

Like, what is up with you and homosexuality? Do you have a problem with it? I mean, it's isn't my personal preference, but at least I don't judge them as if they're a different species. Again, you disgust me, Daily*Tabloid.

xoxo
Elle

I'm Already Nervous!

I'm already nervous and jittery: and I'm not even nominated for an Award (although I am presenting one!)! Why? AwardsCeremony and Star_Awards are kicking their shows off today and tomorrow respectively, and I can't wait to see who'll win. Very tense! Here's a list of Nominees for both:

AwardsCeremony:

Best Suite:

Kacysgirl

Gemma_w

Runway.fashion

Kahlen08heiress

Eugenies

Presenter:

Bradkerrsgurl

Best Club:

Recipes.

Style_magazine

Vivienne.w

Teenagecentral

Hotheiresses

Presenter:

Welsh_witch

Top Socialite:

Kahlen08heiress

BeverlyHillsHei

So*rich

Hollister883

Selena-model

Presenter:

Lusciious.x

Best Magazine:

Style_magazine

Monamour.

It_magazine

Da_heartbeat

Mosky-magazine

Presenter:

Dinahdoll22

Best Dressed:

Maril.monroe

Sophia*lauren

Monamour.

Runway.fashion

Gemma_w

Presenter:

Baroque

Best Overall Stardoll Icon:

Style_magazine

Kahlen08heiress

Monamour.

Gemma_w

Dinahdoll22

Presenter:

Gossipbyelle

Star_Awards:

-Best Newcomer Award-
SoftMake-Up
EliteStyling
Miss.Diane
-Mr.Taken-
Petros.Kaz

Presenter Kaui360

-Best Medoll Award-
Arabella.Lann
Runway.Fashion.
Sudanese.Beauty
Branman4545
Uros

Presenter MissNaija

-Best Suite Award-
Maril.Monroe
Undatoed
Zanegirl90210
Moarayne
Fakeshake3

Presenter Adsao

-Best Magazine Award-
Monamour.
Da_Heartbeat
Mosky-Magazine
Girls_Magazine
Static-Magazine

Presenter Musyy

-Best Modeling Agency Award-
SD-Model_Agency
TreChic_Agency
Star.Models.Inc
Debeaute_Models

Presenter SD-Mag_Models

-Best Business Award-
SoftMake-Up
Star.Models.Inc.
Monamour.
SD-Model_Agency
Da_Heartbeat

Presenter Shaliyahbaby11

-Special Achievement Award-
Club_Star
Style_Magazine
SD-Mag_Models
Model-Selena

Presenter Mz.Hotty4Life & Mz.Hotty4Lyfe2

Pretty cool, eh?

xoxo
Elle

So*Rich: Racist?

Alright, now I'd probably be the last to cast the racism stone, but I seriously (maybe it's the lack of true gossip getting to me) think that So*Rich is prejudice against people with tans (and brunettes, though not so much). I say this seemingly random thing because out of 21 friends, only one of them has the slightest bit of a tan (and I'm not talking about those orange fake tans that most of her BFFs have). Coincidence? I think not. I've actually noticed this about a lot of the Elites, and it's starting to get to me....

xoxo
Elle

Kahlen08Heiress: Can't keep her Cool?

It seems that ousted socialite Kahlen08Heiress can't keep her cool in my Guest Book, with a "fierce" comment that declared life was, her words, not mine, "stupid".

Kahlen08Heiress said on 2008-01-24 12:55:49

stop wriitng stupid things about me. I am not a stupid socialite on stardoll. so just leave me alone. and get a stupid life.

GossipbyElle answered on 2008-01-25 01:23:01

1: I'll write whatever I want. 2: We all know you're not a socialite. 3: Expand your vocabulary so it extends to more insults than just "stupid". 4: I have a life, and I'm guessing it's better than yours.

xoxo
Elle

So, of course, I replied in my characteristic fashion, which I'm sure she'll appreciate. For proof see photo below:

So, ah, next time you mess with me? Use a different insult.

xoxo
Elle

Everyone: Glamour, Fame and Divine Dresses!

Well, it's that time of year again, when all the stars come out to play, in their most gorgeous gowns, of course! The Star Awards and Awards Ceremony are both about to be held, so I can't wait to see what outfits the Elites pull together, and you can see the blog by Babiiedollcutie for more on that! Oh, and the Elle Awards? Well, you'll just have to wait and see. But, for a sneak preview, check out the List (for details on where see post The List), which has almost all of the Elites (in order of famousness) that may (or may not) be recieving an Award! Until then...

xoxo
Elle

Lusciious.x: Visit from the Actual Elite

This post has been a little late in coming, but I thought I'd post it all the same. One of my sources, who will remain anonymous by request (although the obvious guess is Lusciious.x herself, and I'm sure my source wouldn't mind if say that it isn't her) has sent me this picture (below):


Now, I've heard that the true Elite, as in celebrities outside of Stardoll, have been visiting, but I really didn't think I'd have the luck to actually see one! But, here it is, for everyone to see, Mary-Kate Olsen visiting Lusciious.x! Now, I know this is going to make you guys hate me even more (it seems you guys hold a grudge against Lusciious.x) but, really, I'd be pleased to feature other pictures of Elites visited by the Elite, so, if anyone has them, send them!

xoxo
Elle

The joke is over, Kahlen08Heiress:

There comes a point in time when a joke is no longer funny, and for Kahlen08Heiress' lies, that point is now. Okay, so the Lufthansa Heiress thing was lame, ridiculous and idiotic, but we let it go (sort of) because, hey, who doesn't want to be an heiress now and then? But the Kahlen08Heiress Next Top Model? Alright, I would be willing to let it slip if it didn't promise (quote from page):

The winner gets a modeling contract with one of the most prestigiousBella_Models. A spread in the fashionable, Style_Magazine (not yet approved). A $200 stardollar contract with Starplaza (makers of agencies on Stardoll, Rio, Pretty in Pink and Splendid.). Along with a SUPERSTAR Gift of your choice.

Like, as if! "Not yet approved", meaning "not going to happen"? Come on, Kahlen08Heiress, I'm sure you'd be a nice person: if you just quit lying! Oh, and while you're at it? That top is hideous.
Picture: Kahlen08Heiress taken on 22nd January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=9346014

xoxo
Elle

I give up.

You know what? It isn't worth arguing about: I'm just here to write gossip. So I'm not going to refute anymore claims that I am Lusciious.x, BeverlyHillsHei or Style_Magazine, because it isn't worth it. Those who do accuse me of lying or pig-headed, and how can you teach a pig the truth? So, put simply, I give up. Now back to the gossip.

xoxo
Elle

Style Icon: BeverlyHillsHei

You all know me, unstylish as ever, but one Elite has caught my attention, which means her style must be good! Voluminous blond hair and gorgeous red lips make her style akin to Marilyn Monroe's though her outfits are far hotter than anything Marilyn would have worn (just look at this scorching minidress!). Her suite is an Heiress' suite, and her style is as classy as she (claims to be) is rich. An heiress? Well, she definitely has the looks, and she's definitely got the style. There is definitely a career akin to Paris' in this girl, not to mention that she already has a career as a socialite! I mean, check out her friends list! All the big names, including Fakeshake3, Sophia*Lauren and, of course Lusciious.x (sorry to spill the beans, but after what she told me to do, I'm guessing you should move her to the top of the list!). Why am I being so nice all of a sudden (you know me, mean, cold, hard, truthful). Well, let's just say a little birdie told me to.
Picture: BeverlyHillsHei taken on 20th January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=2095384

xoxo
Elle

Forget Untitled, how about Unknown:

Who on earth is Untitled.bmp, apart from being the latest in a string of Best Friends to socialite and Elite member, Lusciious.x. Is L. doing a favor for this newbie, or is she simply a good friend? Does such a thing even exist when you're an Elite? I didn't think so, but maybe I'm wrong. Is it possible L. got tired of one of her friends? Or maybe Untitled.bmp is just an amusement for Lusciious.x, will she dump her now that she's friends (again) with Kahlen08Heiress? Want to know what the BFF comment on L.'s page says? "Intelligence". Like, what? Is that even a quality on Stardoll? Only time will tell for this unknown: but, remember, it's a tough world out there. Especially when you're BFFs with an Elite.
Picture: Untitled.bmp taken on 19th January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=9490236

xoxo
Elle

Oh, yeah! Aren't I POPULARRR

So I checked out Daily*Tabloid's site (just checking it out. Believe me, she does the same to me) and guess who the latest posts were about? Me! Wow, aren't I just so famous and popular! Better not let this new state of Eliteness go to my head, though, because I've got a column to run! So..... well, all I can say is, really, aren't you supposed to be writing gossip about Elites, not me? Although, I must say I'm flattered....

xoxo
Elle

BFF back again?

K. and L. (Kahlen08Heiress and Lusciious.x) are back on each other's best friends lists, with comments like "Gorgeous" and "ILY". So, the fight is over? I'm glad, too, because despite my tough no-nonsense exterior, I really do care abotu the Stardoll Elites, but don't tell anyone! I think it's sweet, too, how they are just back the way they used to be, as Socialite besties! We still don't know who befriended whom first, but we do know they're friends. Hopefully it will stay that way...

xoxo
Elle

It's a NOVEL

I'd like to thank my talented colleague for this scoop, because she found it, photographed it, and was good enough to tell me. Love ya, Barbie!
Some people can get too carried away with fiction (remember The Da Vinci Code? That is actually a novel, though people treat it as fact), an example of this on Stardoll is user .Blair.Waldorf. Best friends with Serena, her favourite store is Bendels and, can you believe it? Her boyfriend is Nate Archibald. Now, I've seen a little bit of the series (that's what inspired me to creat this column) but I, for one, know when to draw the line between fiction and fact. .Blair.Waldorf. doesn't. In fact, here is a quote for her presentation: "Favorite movie: Breakfast at Tiffany's which I often watch on Saturday mornings with my best friend Serena"

Like, hello? Is the whole world insane? So, check out her page: it's actually unreal.
Picture: .Blair.Waldorf. taken on 17th January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=13099370

xoxo
Elle

NEW: Fashion by Barbiie

The author and compiler of The List now brings you Fashion by Barbiie, a weekly selection of the good, the bad and then the downright disasters of Stardoll fashion. Visit it now at:

http://fashionbybarbiie.blogspot.com/

Don't worry, whilst I don't pick the outfits, the entire thing is run from my Blogspot user, so if anything goes wrong? You can ask me and I'll fix it. Oh, and if you don't like it? Blame bABIIEdOLLcUTIE

xoxo
Elle

Baroque: Boutique

Remember that source, Baroque? Well, thanks to her gorgeous gossip, I checked out her page and, do you know what I found? The Boutique! Now, I've heard of personal shoppers (she also does that) but I've never heard of an actual store and this idea just takes the cake! It's fabulous! What you do is you go down there, check out the items she has (turns out her stock is constantly changing) and if you see an item you want, you post a detailed description of it in her Guestbook (handy if the Guestbooks actually worked, thanks Stardoll!) and then she replies with the price. Oh, how I wish I was a Superstar! But, even though I'm not, I've joined two of her clubs, and so far I think they're marvelous! Wow, I bet you've never heard me this positive before, but the thing is: I've never heard of such a great idea before, either!
Picture: Baroque taken on 17th January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=6835283

xoxo
Elle

Oh, poor Style_Magazine:

Well, I just got the news today, because I wasn't on yesterday, and it turns out that Style_Magazine's collection (which may or may not have been copied, see "Copy-Cat") isn't going to be published after all which means, of course, no hope of anyone's collection being published. Well, that is sad, but I can't say it surprises me, as Stardoll likes to have full control of the entire site, with no user help. But, hey, there is something we can do! One girl suggested making a "potitition", which, yes, could work, but I think we'd be better off with an actual petition. Even so, condolences to Style_Magazine, it must have been quite a let-down. However, if she copied? Serves her right. But, back to the gossip, because I can't be sentimental for long. What is with her attire? Some type of mourning suit? Just because you're upset doesn't mean you can just let your style go, Style_Magazine. Oh, speaking of letting go, when exactly are you going to start producing issues on time?
Picture: 17th January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=4594484

xoxo
Elle

Nice Catch, BeverleyHillsHei:

I've been hearing that BeverleyHillsHei has been flirting with this boy, Branman4545, and if it's true? Nice work! From reading his presentation (it may be short, but it's sweet) he doesn't sound like the other guys on Stardoll, you know, the ones just there to look for a date? So I say (to use the words of Vanilla Ice) "Dump the zero and get with the Hero". Oh, and when you're done? He's mine.
Picture: Branman4545 taken on 14th January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=7147409

xoxo
Elle

New Look for Luscious:

Alright, so it was a slow day on the rumor mill, I admit, which led me to be going from Elite to Elite, in a desperate search for gossip (love that cliche!) and I found nothing. Not even a tiny bit of gossip did I find, which has led me to doubl-check, triple-check and quadruple-check the Elites, when I remembered I hadn't checked Lusciious.x's page. So, I did and that's how I got this D-Grade (it's really something Daily*Tabloid should be printing, she's the one who specialises in un-juicy gossip) piece. Lusciious.x has got a new look! She's gone from the 2 dress owning girl she was 2 days ago, to the entire stuffed wardrobe chick we see today! How? Well, obviously it was the week's $50, and she proably emptied out her other closet on her old account, Bradkerrsgurl, because most of the new items are from the Starbazaar, but I'm glad she finally has some clothes. But new clothes don't make a new look, and L. has new hair, a gorgeous pair of diamond earrings (she gets a thumbs-up from me!) and new makeup, too. Well, I know it's not really gossip, but it's the best I could come up with today.....
Picture: Lusciious.x taken on 14th January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=13166546

xoxo
Elle

The List:

A compilation of socialites, this is basically just a copy of those lists you see in magazines like "Time" and "People", except this is by Gossip by Elle. Not. I actually hired someone to do this for me, Stardoll fashionista/boy-finder, Babiiedollcutie: because we all know I only print gossip, and this is totally out of my league. Remember that just because someone isn't Elite, rich or famous, it doesn't mean they have no style or talent, which is exactly what this girl is. Stylish, talented and drop-dead gorgeous, this girl has been wooing boys for years, but is now ready to turn good, and start off her fashion writing career by compiling this list of socialites for me. To be on the list you must be stylish, gorgeous, sweet and have at least some gossip-worthy qualities. So, ready for the list? We've finalised the Top 10 (yes, I did have some input), and, boy, if I do say so myself: the list is definitely going to make a splash as people discover who is, and isn't, on it. It's going to be published at the end of the month, and is going to be a monthly publication from then on. I can't wait!

Picture: babiiedollcutie taken on 14th January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=12161078

xoxo

Elle

Boring....

Do I have to refute every lie Daily*Gossip spreads about me? That's how it seems. Boring... anyway, this latest accusation charges me with posting comments under other names, and, no, I did not do that. It's possible that someone else might have posted it under the name of "High.Society", because there is no way to check if they're genuine or not, but it definitely wasn't me. Think I don't approve comments? I approve every comment I get. And, no, I'm not lying: because 3 unconfirmed sources did say that Style_Magazine's collection is entirely copied, and I print the truth. Every time. Unlike someone else I know, Daily*Tabloid...

xoxo
Elle

It-Girl Ignored?

The It-Girl everyone wanted to be friends with is currently being ignored, say insider reports. Other socialites have turned a cold shoulder to fellow party-goer Lusciious.x, due to, one can only guess, her latest feud with Kahlen08Heiress. Who knew? Puccapo has also been ignoring Lusciious.x as more and more people begin to believe she is me. Can I just correct that mindset? Lusciious.x is not, will never, and could never be me. Get it? I actually feel kind of sorry for her, though (Elle has emotions?!?), because all her new-found friends are ditching her, or so her latest Public Statement says. Read it below:

"No, for the thousandth time, I am NOT Gossipbyelle. Look, I don't know who is spreading the rumours, but I can guarantee it isn't true, I am not Gossipbyelle. I can't believe it even has to come to this, having different accounts should suffice, and the fact that we live on entirely different sides of the globe should seal the deal. I'm insulted, too, because people I thought were my friends have suddenly started ignoring me, and friends don't do that. And, what if? What if her first article had been about Puccapo, for instance. Would that mean Puccapo wrote it? No? Well then, why me? Because I'm in the same position as she would be."

Poor little socialite.... someone get me a tissue.
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=13166546

xoxo
Elle

Copy-Cat

Three (and many more that I haven't featured) unconfirmed sources say that Style_Magazine's new collection is.... wait for it.... entirely copied. Shocking, I know. Could it be true? That would explain why it came so late, and so sudden, and why she was always talking about it (in case someone else was saying it was their's)? Plus, if she copied, then those compliments she's recieving? All mislead. Well, looks like the only true collection we have to look forward to is Monamour's, if it gets published in the Starplaza. But could that, too, be a fake? It seems you can't trust anyone these days: first Kahlen08Heiress, then Daily*Tabloid and now, of all people, Style_Magazine. But, hey, all my readers can rest assured that at least I will never lie o you.
Picture: Style_Magazine taken on 13th January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=4594484

xoxo
Elle

Saint Sophia?

Sophia*Lauren, the self-proclaimed "truthful one", is also the "nice one"? In response to several insulting guestbook comments, Sophia*Lauren has replied: "Thanks". I've quoted them below, but I haven't added a picture because, as she says, a "truthful one" wouldn't delete them:

dknyloverrrr78 said on 2008-01-08 00:57:06
haha yourmedoll is HIDEOS

Sophia*Lauren answered on 2008-01-08 00:58:29
Thank you.

But surely, a socialite can't always be nice on Stardoll, only Gemma_W has gained that level of saintliness on Stardoll.: so what is she hiding.... Remember, Sophia, nobody likes a good girl...
Picture: Sophia*Lauren taken on 14th January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=5556710

xoxo
Elle

Bachelor of the Year

It's finally happened, a boy has won Cover"girl". Quite frankly, everyone knew it would happen, and it's weird that it hasn't happened sooner, but apparently only a small percentage (something like 17%) of all Stardoll users are boys, so it isn't really likely, when you think about it. Even so, he's about to become the Bachelor of the Year (if he hasn't already got a girlfriend) so I'd get to him quick, ladies. Just kidding! We all know we don't stand a chance compared to the Elites, so if they want him, they'll get him! I wonder who it will be.... trusting, of course, that he is as nice as he looks....
Picture: Ryanearl taken on January 13th 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=9214855

xoxo
Elle

Publicity Seeker

Style_Magazine appears to want free advertising, or at least more fans, because every message she sends to me seems to say "check out my magazine", or "why not write something interesting, like about my new collection?". Seriously, has the girl no shame? Now, I'm not saying she is the first to ask for publicity, and she is by no means going to be the last, but she is probably the most famous publicity seeker I know of. Indeed, with 30 000 visits to her site, it's unlikely she would need any, but, hey, it's gossip! Here is the latest reply that caught my eye, in a guestbook post that I wrote to say she had been featured:

GossipbyElle said on 2008-01-08 03:57:42

Rivalries don't suit you...

http://gossipbyelle.blogspot.com/

xoxo
Elle

Style_Magazine answered on 2008-01-12 01:45:56

Well, that is just your opinion. Did you see the "Timeless" collection designed by me on my website?

Could you be a little more subtle. Even so, I understand. I mean, the competition is tough, and she has been losing fans due to attitude, layouts and fights.... I'd probably do the same in her position: except I have, like, no style so a collection by me would be quite atrocious. I wonder what I'd call it... Gossip Wear by Elle?
Picture: taken on 12 January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=4594484

xoxo
Elle

It's idiots like them...

It's idiots like Style_Magazine and Actressoffuture that make my exciting job monotonous, although it does provide gossip for you to read! Here is another guestbook discussion that I just had to print, and do I really have to say it again? I am no one you know: I'm not Monamour. Kahlen08Heiress,Lusciious.x, Style_Magazine or even Actressoffuture, so stop telling me I am. I know who I am, you don't, and that's how it is going to stay. So stop guessing. Here is the conversation:

actressoffuture said on 2008-01-09 05:01:28

oh! and the only person she doesn't talk sh*t about account lusciious.x and monamour. magazine.

Style_Magazine answered on 2008-01-12 01:49:35

Yes, and - who does Monamour. think she is? Her magazine looks a lot like mine.

actressoffuture said on 2008-01-09 05:00:19

did you know that monamour. lusciiou*.* *s the same person. and now she created an account called gossipbyelle and is talking a bunch of sh*t about you and me and people.

Style_Magazine answered on 2008-01-12 01:49:01

Yes, I kind of supposed that they were in fact the same person.


Wow: isn't everyone just so intelligent. Like, so intelligent that they can't even realize they don't know who I am? But, then again, it's idiots like them that give me gossip. Oh, and just for the record? I don't think Monamour magazine and Style magazine look the same, and if they did? It wouldn't be a big deal, because Style magazine looks like Simply magazine, so, really, you could say she copied, too.
Picture: Guestbook of Style_Magazine taken on 12 January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=12059000

xoxo
Elle

Poll Results:

Results for:
How long can Lusciious.x be Elite?
1 week: 15 votes (13%)
1 month: 15 votes (13%)
1 year: 31 votes (27%)
Forever: 53 votes (46%)

Number of votes: 114
Closed on: 11 January 2008

See the image here: http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii19/gossipbyelle/Pollresults11thJanuary2008.jpg
Picture: Lusciious.x taken on 8th January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=13166546

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Elle

Watch this Space:

Watch this space, because this gossip column, and this one alone, is getting the Awards results an entire DAY earlier! That's right, based on my gossip column's notoriety with the public, Stardoll Gossip by Elle is receiving the actual results of the Awards voting a whole day before everyone else receives them, courtesy of AwardsCeremony, the owner and founder of the Awards show. So, can't wait 7 days (as of now)? Then wait 6, and get this exclusive scoop on the 19th! So, watch this space, because the exclusive is coming.... I owe you one, AwardsCeremony!
Picture: AwardsCeremony taken on 12th January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=12660213

xoxo
Elle

Juicy, juicy!

Well, you should be happy now, Style_Magazine, because I am, in a way, featuring your new endeavor... and Monamour's. Yes, again I have the scoop, and this on is juicier than ever! Just 2 days after the release of the news that Style_Magazine is comiling a collection of outfits, Monamour. feels releases the news that she has been working on a "collection". The question is, is it copying, or are they doing completely different things? If Monamour. is copying, should we think copying really is the highest form of flattery, or will these two editors be at it forever? Even so, despite the scandal, I can't wait for both, and I hope both get published in the Starbazaar! Currently there are no previews, but Style_Magazine says there is a pair of pants, a skirt, top and swimsuit (all in black, her favourite color!) and Monamour. says she isn't commenting at this stage, but she does say that it will be "glossed, luxe and gorgeous. Very masculine, but very alluring at the same time". But the question is: will they even be published? Or will this just be a lost cause... Wait and see, and if they do go on for sale? I'll definitely be snapping up pieces from both collections, I admire the styles of both!
Pictures:
Top: Monamour. taken 28th December 2007
Bottom: Style_Magazine taken 8th January 2008
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=11263026

xoxo
Elle

Revenge is sweet...

Read the last post? Then you'll know that Lusciious.x and Kahlen08Heiress are officially over. How do I know? Well, for one thing, they're not on each other's BF lists anymore, and our insider source, Baroque, says that she has the scoop! Did she? Well, at first I didn't know, but now I've received a statement from Lusciious.x herself, and am waiting to receive one from Kahlen08Heiress. Lusciious.x's statement below:

"Kahlen08Heiress? I'm getting revenge, because everyone should know the truth about what happened, and revealing our messages is the only way to do that. I hope I hurt you, the way you hurt me:

From: Kahlen08Heiress

Sent: 2008-01-09 08:51

Oh and you really think that I am going to show you pictures and videos of my family? Like, I would never do that. Oh and you can cut the friend thing out because I know that you are GossipByElle. Oh and FYI, my friends still know that I was a former heiress of Lufthansa. Anymore messages or any more tabloid things about me. I will be contacting Stardoll and telling all my friends that Lusciiou*.* *s GossipByElle.

Bye.

Close

To: Kahlen08Heiress

Sent: 2008-01-09 08:56

How could you? I HELPED you! You know what? If you're willing to spread rumours about me just because your lies were uncovered, then I don't think you should be on Stardoll. I never should have tried to make you stay, I should have realized the only friends you keep are lies.
x.

From: Kahlen08Heiress

Sent: 2008-01-09 08:55

I am not wrong. I have got several messages from my family and friends saying that you are gossipbyelle. and isn't it kind of suspicious how as sooon as you are not talking to me GossipByElle is. and when you give me a clothing makeover, it is on the blog.

Um, guys, I'd just like to point out that this is just efficiency on my part, and that I'm actually not Lusciious.x, and I never have been (and never will be, if you're that concerened).

To: Kahlen08Heiress

Sent: 2008-01-09 09:02

I helped you, I kept you here. You turn around and practically slap me in the face! What is wrong with you? Where were your other friends? What did they say? Did they help you, get you to stay? No, they didn't. Instead, they told you to reject me as a friend. Who does that?
x.

This one below is really quite funny:

From: Kahlen08Heiress

Sent: 2008-01-09 09:00

whatever.... i know that I am real and peole know that i am real so there.


To: Kahlen08Heiress
Sent: 2008-01-09 09:05
So there? Is that all you can say? You ruined our friendship, betrayed me, and then threatened me with lies. Oh, yeah, a "so there" will fix everything. Have you realised the monster you've become? Do you not believe your only true friend? I don't know, maybe we were never friends, but I believed you, and I expected you would do the same for me. You haven't. You have hurt me. And what do you say? You say "whatever", and "so there" like you'd just said "I personally think you'd look better in the red top", instead of "I think you're a liar and friends and family have told me to backstab you". Yeah, fine. I feel backstabbed. Happy?
x.

And then the really good bit?

Close

From: Kahlen08Heiress

Sent: 2008-01-09 09:07

yeah i am really happy. so stop mailing me...

To: Kahlen08Heiress

Sent: 2008-01-09 09:08

You know what? We could have been best friends. Popular socialites who were BFFs. REAL friends, in a place where real doesn't exist. We could have, but you chose to turn around and STAB ME IN THE BACK, because you believe RUMOURS. You know what? You can do that. Go on, tell everyone lies about me. But before you do, I want you to know that I would NEVER do that to you.
x.

At that point, Lusciious.x says she blocked Kahlen08Heiress, and proceeded to talk to her other friends.

Wow! Talk about steamy! Personally, I feel a little saddened that these two split up, but, you know me, I'm glad it's gossip!
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=9346014

xoxo
Elle

P.S. I'll publish Kahlen08Heiress reply as soon as I get it. Oh, and Baroque? I absolutely love you for this!

Have I got the scoop of the year? You bet!

Everybody's favourite BFFs have completely split, and are now blocking each other! Who do we have to thank for this scoop? None other than reliable source: Baroque. That's right: Kahlen08Heiress and Lusciious.x, the BFFs that everybody's talking about, have now gone their separate ways. Who broke the tie? Apparently (it's not that I don't believe you, Baroque, but we need statements from them before we can "prosecute") it was Kahlen08Heiress who ended it, believing (of all things) that Lusciious.x was actually... wait for it... me. Like, what the? I totally don't get it, but whatever. I'll soon be getting statements from these two socialites so, until then, watch this space!
Page featured: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=9346014

xoxo
Elle

Regretably....

You may have heard about the little committee mounting against me, you may even have read it. Now I'm telling everyone, I DON'T CARE. People have been swearing at me, insulting me and posting comments which insult me personally. You're lucky I don't swear, and that I have some decency, otherwise I would completely beat the living **** out of you all mother *******. As I said, fortunately I don't swear, and I have decency. It isn't my fault I speak the truth, and it isn't my fault that I am a good writer (whatever! But, hey, at least I can spell). It also isn't my fault that I get all the gossip scoops. However, it really hurts to hear that said about me, a girl you don't even know. But then again, I guess what goes around comes around. I print gossip, not compliments, and if that offends some people? Ooops. What is really funny is that before (you already know I don't lie) she (Daily*Tabloid) posted this hurtful article, she said that we weren't here to talk about each other, and what does she do? She talks about me. But, hey, as I said before, I don't care. I print gossip, not compliments: and I can spell. Ooops. You know what? Let the 8 other gossip columns come, I don't care. A little competition is healthy, but obviously you don't get that. Oh and, by the way, gossipists don't have friends, they have subjects. You should know, no one should ever be friends with a gossipits.

xoxo
Elle

P.S. I don't only print nice things about Lusciious.x or Monamour. I would print nice things about others, but the only celebrities I know of on Stardoll are all "heiresses", save Gemma_W. I was actually planning to print something "nice" about Gemma_W, but Daily*Tabloid beat me to the chase and, unlike her, I'm not so low as to scoop a story. But, I ask you, Daily*Tabloid, are you printing "nice" things about others? No, you're prinitng gossip, as am I. And if people think mine is better? Oh, please. Toughen up: and stop with the insults.

What happened to the guestbook conversation?

Some of you may remember an argument between Actressoffuture and Luvdaoranges being here? Well, no tanymore, because Actressoffuture has since deleted all the guestbook posts. Must have hit a nerve there... Oh, well, there'll always be more gossip for me to write about, Actressoffuture, and you better believe it when I say that alot of it will be about you. A threat? No, a fact. Remember, Elle doesn't tell lies.

xoxo
Elle

FASHIONshows?

"STARDOLL FASHION WEEK

Stardoll Fashion Week is the next big thing. In my album I will present to you outfits that are hot this season. I will make a list of people who will be invited to the fashion show. The list is VERY exclusive. You MUST have a nice suite and nice clothes. Or just nice clothes. If you would like to be on the guest list, send me a friend request. I might invite you, but that is my decision, meaning I want you to be on the guest list. If you wanna be on the list that bad, send me a gift code. The fashion show will be on January 3rd – January 10th. Hope to see you there. "

That's what FASHIONshows' presentation says, so why is she inviting fashion tragedy Actressoffuture? Does she really think that Actressoffuture has a "nice suite and nice clothes", or is Actressoffuture one of the people who wanted it so bad that they bribed FASHIONshows? If it's the former, I really don't think that FASHIONshows should be producing a fashion show, because if that is what she thinks fashion is, she is dead wrong. Oh, and guess who isn't invited? Fashion magazine editor, Monamour. Must be a blow to her pride. But then again, maybe it isn't, because with people like Actressoffuture on the "exclusive" guest list, I probably wouldn't be seen dead there. Oh, and another thing. Actress of future supposedly gets 12 million from her parents, but why is her suite and style so shabby? I smell another scandal... can't wait!
Picture: Actressoffuture taken on 9th January 2008

xoxo
Elle

Blue hair, and a confession to share:

"I was adopted", Kahlen08Heiress' presentation screams, but can we believe her this time? It's possible she's just pulling the sympathy card, but it's also possible that it's true. But I smell a rat. I also think I smell some very bad fashion choices, because now Kahlen has an out-of-control blue hairdo and giant earrings, which could spell disaster for her chances at the Best Dressed: Winter list. Oh, and she has finally added Lusciious.x as a best friend (remember the post: "Former Heiress commits Faux-Pas") with the peculiar message: "I'll always be there for you". But, wait a second, from what we heard Lusciious.x was there for Kahlen, convincing her to stay on Stardoll (remember those guest book posts?). So, is Kahlen08Heiress trying to dress-down Lusciious.x after using her for support? Or is Lusciious.x the one who needed supposrting? I aim to find out, so if you have the scoop? Message me at my gmail: gossipbyelle@gmail.com
Picture: Kahlen08Heiress taken on January 9th 2008

xoxo
Elle

An old man, lots of women and a rivalry... what next?

Another rivalry? Wow, these two editors must really love each other. Hot magazine editors Monamour. and Style_Magazine have fought it out before, but nothing quite like this has ever been seen. It's almost as if they are friends, until Style_Magazine drops the bomb of the song "No more Mon Amour". To help clear this up, I've found out that "Mon Amour" is actually "My Love" in French, which explains why there is a song about it. While this is quite clever on Style_Magazine's part, you've got to wonder, why is she watching video clips like that? Needless to say "Style" is the English translation of the French word "Vogue", so I can't really say her title is much better, seeing as it's just another translation of a famed magazine: I've never heard of a magazine called "Monamour", so at least she's original. Even so, read on for the guestbook comment and reply:

Style_Magazine said on 2008-01-08 23:34:01

I wanted to say something to you Mon Amour, but - then, I thought "Say No More Mon Amour".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szvt8iWJ0oo

Well, I watched the video, and was unimpressed. It has definitely given me nightmares. Read on for Monamour.'s reply:

Monamour. answered on 2008-01-09 00:49:54

Well, by giving me the address for a raunchy music video, you aren't really proving your point, but, no matter. You can't stop Monamour magazine, as I can't stop Style magazine. The difference? I'm not trying to.

A.

Juicy! I just can't wait for the showdown! Until then, I leave you with the nightmare of that nasty man and his hired companions (shiver).
Pictures:
Top: Monamour. taken on 5th January 2008
Bottom: Style_Magazine taken on 5th January 2008
Check out Monamour.'s page here: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=11263026
Check out Style_Magazine's page here: http://www.stardoll.com/en/user/?id=4594484

xoxo
Elle

BeverleyHillsHei: Losing Fans?

Now, I don't really like to be the bearer bad bad news (actually, I love being the bearer of bad news, but that's another story!) but it seems to me that apparent socialite BeverleyHillsHei is losing fans. Could it be that her time in the spotlight is up? One of my sources thinks so...
Inspired_Touch says:
"Her suite isn't nice and she isn't pretty. For someone so rich and famous she should have a little more money to spend on it."

No editing, as usual (except for spelling) because I like to hear the truth. I have my own 2 cents to add to that: doesn't her presentation sound a little like ousted It-Girl Kahlen08Heiress'? Could she, too, be lying? "I guess I'm heiress to that fortune, too" sounds a little suspicious, so I'll keep you posted if I dig anything up. Until then, keep gossiping!
Picture: BeverleyHillsHei taken on 9th January 2008

xoxo
Elle

Speaking of fashion...

Another girl who's style "inspires" me (to put it kindly) is MsDavies2005. Quite frankly, this outfit looks as if it's wearing her! But I do admire her coordination, and on further inspection into her suite I realize that over-the-top is just her style, and I absolutely love the bedroom (far right). Alright, I know I'm supposed to be mean, cruel and nasty, but I can't help being nice :P
But, back to the gossip mill I must go, to bring you even juicier tidbits of High Society in Stardoll.
Picture: Msdavies2005 taken on 9th January 2008

xoxo
Elle

Sincetta?

As the build-up to the Winter announcement of the Best Dressed list (1st June 2008) begins, everybody is trying extra-hard to be the most stylish on Stardoll: except for Sincetta. With this tragic ensemble, she looks set to take the Worst Dressed prize, for the entire year! Oh, Sincetta, poor, poor Sincetta. Where did your style go? It's hard to believe that this girl was once on the Top Ten Best Dressed list of 2007. To have come so far, just to fall so low... maybe her account was hacked? But let that be a lesson to you all: keep being fashionable, don't give up! Don't lose hope! Oh, and, Sincetta? Orange hair doesn't suit you...
Picture: Sincetta taken on 9th January 2008

xoxo
Elle

Are those LIES I see?

It appears Sudanese.Beauty actually isn't that beautiful: or at least her personality isn't. Her profile page says she's an extremely positive person, yet I keep receiving replies like "you're so pathetic" and "your magazine sucks". Yeah, very positive. Well, don't worry, girl, it could get worse... you could actually be right: now, that would be bad. Even so, I can't wait to see what she does next, could be great news. For me, that is...

xoxo
Elle

Confidential: Who am I?

Well, you can bet that everyone was going to start guessing who I was some time or later, but I didn't think Sudanese_Beauty would be this quick to judge. Now, either this is a lame ploy to get her into the column, or she seriously thinks that she knows who I am, whatever. No, I am not anyone featured in this column, and I'll never tell who I am: unless you guess right. I've given you enough clues, haven't I? I mean, everyone knows my account on Stardoll, and everyone knows my name, don't they? What more could you want? I'll give you another clue: I'm completely unexpected. So, no, as I said, I'm not anyone featured in this column, and my only account on Stardoll is my "GossipbyElle" one. Happy? Now, get guessing...
Picture: Sudanese.Beauty taken on 9th January 2008

xoxo
Elle

Anti-Fur?

Lusciious.x has issued a statement regarding to her stance on fur. It has not been edited. You can see it for yourself in her presentation:

Fur is for animals. As harsh as it may sound, it is true, and it is a fact I stand firmly by. Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue, has led the way, and many have followed. But why kill innocent animals when high-quality faux-fur is (nowadays) just as good? Of course, faux-fur is cheaper, but does that make it less popular? Of course, I am not a hard-core advocate, and I am not a member of PETA, or any other anti-fur organization, but I make my stand. Quietly. Calmly. Steadfastly.

Quite frankly, it's no surprise that she is the Editor of a magazine, she writes so well. But, the real question is this: will this pit her against fur-lovers Style_Magazine and BeverleyHillsHei? Oh, what a shame. Just when they were becoming friends...

xoxo
Elle