Now that I live in New York City (well, I live in NowImPissed’s basement in Brooklyn, but same difference), I knew the day would soon come when I would see my pretty, pretty girl in the flesh. After only two weeks, it happened Monday night.
Lindsay held the launch of her leggings line (“6126” – Marilyn Monroe’s birthdate) at Henri Bendel (an iconic department store housed in three townhouses with Lalique windows on 5th Avenue – a place where S and B would totally shop). I arrived around 6:30 p.m. and there was a mob on the sidewalk outside … crazy paps, screaming teenagers, and a large number of gay teenaged boys. The person who seemed most excited was a small boy, and he was FIRED up. The store was full of crazed fans and the doormen were keeping everyone out. People were pushing and arguing. Now, here’s where being a well-dressed, all-the-way grown up person with a nice bag served me well: when the doorman blocked my entry to the store I adopted bitchface and asked him “what is going on” and stated “I need makeup” and he apologized and led me inside.
As Lindsay walked by us, I thought “Hmmm, I should have worn a `BAngie’ hat…you know, just in case.” The photo above is a shot I snapped of her as she walked past me.
As soon as I got inside, I laid eyes on Lindsay, who, I must say, is breathtakingly beautiful in person. She is so much prettier when she is being natural rather than posing, and she didn’t look fake-tanned at all. I continued with my fake indifference and was led through the crowd and into the makeup section, where salespeople were very happy to help me. I went to the NARS counter and played makeup with a very nice lady named Janice who is expecting a daughter in January (yeah, yeah, I’m Southern, I visit). I purchased my makeup and now had the ticket: a bag from the store. Meanwhile, angiesyounglover arrives and finds me. I gave her my camera and she was off to capture pictures of my pretty, pretty girl. She was a trooper! I may or may not have allowed someone to believe that, because of her age, AYL was the one who was excited to see Lindsay (I’m sorry, Boo). Anyway, although I am WAY too bitchy to be in a crowd, I joined her and she snapped the picture below.
I spent the next hour browsing around the store, being allowed into closed sections, and, basically, acting like a couldn’t care less about Lindsay Lohan. After a cup of coffee at the Chocolate Bar on the third floor, I inquired about the restroom and was directed into the closed section of the store where Lindsay was shopping.
I know you are all wondering about Samantha, but she wasn’t there. Who else did we see? Ali Lohan, Charlotte Ronson, and Ann Dexter-Jones. And, of course, Dina, and we snapped a picture of her doing her best bitchface:
So, there you have it. BAngieB within 12 inches of her pretty, pretty girl. Let the jaywords fly.
— Joyously Contributed by BAngieB —
October 15, 2008 at 3:09 pm
OH MY GOD I am SOOOO Happy for you!!!! And I’m so glad your pretty, pretty girl looks better in person. Dina on the other hand, wow, that face is a bit unfortunate…
October 15, 2008 at 3:23 pm
that janice chicky was totally giving me the “aw, how cute, youth” look.
comakazi! take your fuckin hat off! we know it’s yoU!!!!
i’m happy you got to see your girl, boo :)
October 15, 2008 at 3:32 pm
That is all kinds of awesome. Congrats! I need a trip to the big city.
October 15, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Awww, B, what a thrill for you. Having confirmed in person that she is doing just fine, thank you, you must have the overwhelming desire to tell the hateful types who predicted her doom not long ago to shove it up their collective asses.
I admire your sneakiness (and AYL’s) and your ability to keep your cool. You were far more collected that I was when I ran into Derrek Lee back in Oct. 2005 in Marshall Field’s. He, too, was far more attractive in person.
@FO: “A bit unfortunate” is so much kinder than I would be. Looks like Dina forgot her makeup gun was still set on “whore.”
October 15, 2008 at 3:45 pm
i have never been to NYC. I wanna go so badly!
COngrats B! She is so pretty.
October 15, 2008 at 3:45 pm
YAY!
this is one of the many many many many many reasons why I love this city. easy access to idolz. ive already ran into both my graphic design idol, stefan sagmeister who i totally gushed and got a picture taken with and marc jacobs who i couldnt even go up to to talk to because i was too nervous (oh and then his bitchass ex boyfriend showed up and ruined everything)
but YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!
October 15, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Wow Thats awesome. Yay for being crafty and getting past the crowds too! I think your pretty pretty girl is looking exceptionally awesome these days.
I was at a drag queen bar once and Johnny Depp and Kate Moss came in an I almost died. My friend was actually staring at them so hard on his way back from the bathroom he missed his chair sitting down and caused a ruckus.
October 15, 2008 at 4:04 pm
“I need makeup!” hahahah BOSSY!!! i love it! please boss your way into more awesome celeb run-ins!
October 15, 2008 at 4:06 pm
1. Go to CL W4W Missed Connections.
2. Cut and paste this whole entire thing.
3. If you post it, she will come.
So. Fucking. Dreamy.
You owned this, yo. I can almost hear the piss dribbling down the legs of all the haters!
This is amazing, but you are most amazing of all with your go get ’em, up-and-move-to-NYC salt and grit and sugar and sweetness.
October 15, 2008 at 4:19 pm
OMG! It’s the most historical moment ever!
October 15, 2008 at 4:36 pm
BAngieB, I can’t help but agree with you that she is stunning in person. When she was filming “Ugly Betty” around the block from my house, I was walking the dog like ten times a day. I got a few pictures and posted them to my blog: http://spielster.blogspot.com/2008/09/this-is-why-i-love-living-in-nyc.html
October 15, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Congrats, BangieB.
I love the fact that you did this, that you had an opportunity to do this. I know you were freaking out on the inside, but keeping cool & haughty on the outside.
By the way, everyone here keeps asking how you are doing, & I am to tell you that they all miss you. I say that you are doing great, even though I know you have been sick lately. This is a textbook example of great, however. Talk to you later.
October 15, 2008 at 5:14 pm
“what’s going on” “I need makeup” It’s so simple and perfect. I love it!
October 15, 2008 at 6:30 pm
BAngieB, I am in awe of your genius and so glad you got to see your pretty, pretty girl!
October 15, 2008 at 6:59 pm
I have NEVER been so happy for somebody’s celebrity sighting and I am very proud of you for behaving in such a classy way and of course, sneeeeakaaay! *scribbles notes*
October 15, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Y’all? I KNOW. It was quite a moment for BAngieB.
October 15, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Hooray for you!! Is her hair as lovely in-person as it in photos??
October 15, 2008 at 11:52 pm
@Devil: Yes. She has beautiful hair.
October 16, 2008 at 2:28 am
How very cool! You actually got to see your pretty pretty girl up close!
When we were in NY we *think* we might have seen Whoopi Goldberg in a car. Then again, maybe not.
I’ve seen more famous people in The Netherlands than in New York. Of course I’ve lived here for 25 years and was only in NY for 6 days…
October 16, 2008 at 7:17 am
This is the fucking awesomest post ever!!! Ang, you should totally get into writing spy novels. You RULE, lady!! I can’t remember when I’ve last been so entertained.
October 16, 2008 at 1:47 pm
This gave me chills (even without the photos) I’m so happy for you & you need to have a handy BAngieB tee with you at all times. I just KNOW she’ll know!!
October 19, 2008 at 1:47 pm
that is so cool- glad you saw her for reals. And she looks so happy in the photo- all excited about her launch. Congrats on seeing her so quickly! :)