My guess is the “insider” is spot on,
…can’t really say I’m too surprised!

“On another note Gretchen Rossi’s make up line is no longer taking orders.  My insider that is in her camp told me they are making up a story (lie) that all their products are sold out, but the real issue is supposedly suppliers are not happy that funds are going through Slade Slimey’s paypal account.  Who really cares?  They are both con artists.” -Nik Richie, The Dirty

Also see:
Slade Smiley Beaute?
Slade Smiley Beaute…Getting a Makeover?

I came across this while reading Starcasm last night,
(on Gretchen’s makeup)

‘Hopefully this is her own product she’s layering on her face, otherwise everything in life may be a sham.’

The bad news is, I think somebody’s going to be disappointed. The good news is, although it appears Gretchen Rossi Beaute has suddenly sold out of everything, you can purchase the same items from Lady Burd.

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I’m feeling a little betrayed…it’s kind of like finding out there isn’t a Santa Claus. Does anybody know anymore on this? Is Lady Burd Slade’s the sister site?
Edited to add: At Lady Burd… See More® Cosmetics, Manufacturing Beauty® is more than just a tagline. Our 60,000 sq. ft. facility houses a modernized lab and technologically advanced contract manufacturing equipment for all color cosmetics, skin care, hair care and more. We have an extensive library of formulas and thousands of colors to choose from, or our expert cosmetic chemists can custom develop any formula or color for you. If you want the latest advance in skincare technology, or the hottest colors, or that exclusive lip, eye, or face product that will put you on the map; whether your needs are large or small; Lady Burd® is the company for you.

Can I ask one more question while I’m at it? When I wrote this post back in January, I wanted to include a link to the Jeff Beitzel Foundation that Gretchen had started in honor of Jeff’s. Not only could I not find a website for it, I couldn’t find anything other than her stating a portion of the proceeds for her song would go to it.

“I then decided to take my song and use it as way to help save someone else’s life. I felt so hopeless when Jeff was sick and then when he passed away. The way I built back hope in my life was by helping others. Download the song on iTunes, and proceeds will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Jeff Beitzel Foundation I started in Jeff’s honor. Thank you all for your support of this cause.”

If this foundation does not exist, where are those ‘proceeds’ going? I really hope I have just overlooked something. Really.

One last thing, what happened to The Gretchen Project and who will empower all the women now?

Read more on this:
Slade Smiley Beaute?
Are Things Getting Ugly At Gretchen Christine Beaute?
Slade Smiley Beaute…Getting a Makeover?

I saw this posted on another site, they had found it on Gretchen’s facebook fan page. It doesn’t surprise me at all, it’s so typical yet so telling.

Gretchen recently boasted to the L.A. Times about her partner, in crime, Slade Smiley’s business.

“He owns a consulting business. And he basically consults brands. He takes brands and really turns them into bigger brands. He’s been able to bring a lot of opportunities to me. He works with a lot of big companies. He’s so good at it. He is helping me out a lot with the empire I’m trying to build.”

As much detail as she goes into with the reporter, when Vicki asks if Slade worked or brought in money, Gretchen seemed to struggle with an answer before nodding her head yes. It’s really not that hard of a question Sunshine? At least she wasn’t asking you to define KARMA!!

Two weeks after a letter from the Department of Child Support Services surfaced stating Slade was $80,000.00 behind in child support, he filed a request in L.A. County Superior Court asking the judge to lower the bill because he says he’s unemployed and makes $0. To date, he owes $84,963.00

Then there’s Gretchen, who has yet to satisfy the $19,000.00 judgment awarded to Jay Photoglou. She is scheduled to appear for a the debtor is ordered to appear in Court
to answer the judgment creditor’s questions
about the existence and location of their salary,
bank accounts, property, and anything else
that could be used to pay the judgment… judgment debtor’s examination April 22nd.

Is Slade receiving payment on behalf of Gretchen Christine Beaute so Gretchen doesn’t have to disclose it? Wouldn’t he then have to claim that as income?? I guess as long as no one finds out, he might be able to get away with it. Or not…

We posted last week that Gretchen’s court date had been changed to April 22nd. It appears the location has been changed as well…

APPEARANCE AND EXAMINATION OF JUDGMENT DEBTOR SCHEDULED FOR 03/10/2010 AT 08:30:00 AM IN H11 AT
HARBOR JUSTICE CENTER -NEWPORT BEACH.

3/11/10 NOTICE OF HEARING LOCATION CHANGE FILED

APPEARANCE AND EXAMINATION OF JUDGMENT DEBTOR SCHEDULED FOR 04/22/2010 AT 08:30:00 AM IN
S09 AT HARBOR JUSTICE CENTER – LAGUNA HILLS.

Maybe they can carpool? Count their $$ out together there?

Case Title: WELLS [Fargo] V [Slade] SMILEY   Case Type: OTHER COLLECTIONS
MOTION – OTHER SCHEDULED FOR 01/07/2010 AT 09:30:00 AM IN
S09 AT HARBOR JUSTICE CENTER – LAGUNA HILLS.

I don’t have any idea why the change was made, or even if it’s unusual to do so. (I’ve never had to pay attorney fees…for a case that was dismissed with prejudice…because I made every……) It is interesting though!

I hope everyone had a great week-end! I got to spend time with some friends I hadn’t seen in a long time…I had no idea they were even coming. Don’t you just love surprises??

Also see:
Are Things Getting Ugly At Gretchen Christine Beaute?
Slade Smiley Beaute…Getting a Makeover?

I probably would have gone with a shade lighter, or just hid my hand all together…but that’s just me.

It looks like the cameras may have gotten a little too close, drawing the attention away from the make-up being showcased to the what appeared to be a band aid on Gretchen’s left ring finger. Maybe it was better than the alternative??

Another “band aid” photo from a post dated September 8, 2009.

I have so much to say about this, but I really think it is one of times that less is better.

A few thoughts…
I have to commend Lynne for a few things. The first being her reaction to Gretchen’s “intervention” with Alexa on last weeks episode. That was the first time I have seen her stand up to Gretchen and speak her mind. Generally Lynne is so passive and it clearly took Gretchen off guard as well. Lynne had went and got all “Tamra-esque,” on her (isn’t it always Tamra’s fault?) The second is the calmness Lynne maintained. Despite her “Tamra-esque” response, Gretchen got off pretty easy! I don’t know many parents that would have been able to do the same.
You. Just. Do. Not. Do. That. Ever.

The following is a random paragraph I copied from Gretchen’s blog on Bravo TV.

“I would never want something to happen to a kid just because I was more concerned about not hurting my friend’s feelings. To me that is what real friends do, they are honest and real, and they are concerned they will approach you out of love. If they are doing it out of ill will or bad intentions that is another thing, but I know Lynne and Frank knew where we were coming from and what our intentions were.”

Aside from the fact I believe she clearly crossed the line between a parent and their child, I am curious why anyone that was honest, real and concerned about someone, especially a “depressed” teenager would address those concerns on national television? Is that what a real friend does?

So what were Gretchen’s true intentions? Would ill will or bad intentions be equivalent to using a situation someone may or may not be going through as a platform to make themselves look better? My thought is and always has been; a true intention or gesture has not come from your heart freely if there are any attachments. If you can’t do it without talking about it, it really has no value.

It’s one thing to write a four page blog justifying your actions and discussing the other “wives,” they signed up for this. It’s another thing when you talk about their kids. To read it, it really is mind blowing to think that someone with a degree in psychology would believe this to be morally or ethically O.K.

One Sunday morning at a church my sister used to attend, the pastor spoke of someone in the church that was battling cancer. Because they did not have medical insurance they were now facing financial devastation as well. Donations started pouring in from the community. Each week the pastor would speak of this person and how their condition continued to deteriorate. As word spread donations were steadily coming in from all over. Everyone was so caring and so sympathetic. This person that he had been referring to was himself. When the truth was revealed, (as it eventually always is) people were devastated. He did not have cancer and never did. He had used his position to contrive a superficial story, playing on others sympathy…profiting from a tragic situation that never existed.

Written as a tribute to her late “fiance” Jeff, Gretchen Rossi released her first single today, Nothing Without You. Proceeds of the song will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Jeff Beitzel Foundation (which cannot be found) in memory of Jeff Beitzel. Brilliant gesture.

We all know Gretchen wants to break into the music industry, so is this just a brilliant (I use that word loosely) marketing plan? Jeff was not her fiance, but what better way to make a debut? Capitalize on a tragic situation, a man’s death and a relationship that didn’t exist? Why not release a song about Slade, her knight in shining armor? Perhaps next time. Another brilliant gesture? Maybe next time you could donate the proceeds to
The Amazing Gray Fund

Seriously, nothing surprises me anymore.

Title: Nothing Without You
Artist: Gretchen Rossi
Genre: Classic Classless

“The misfortune of the wise is better than the prosperity of the fool.”
~Epiqcurus

Are you kidding me?
From Gretchen Rossi’s Bravo blog

Well, the next subject is very interesting to me because I have a lot of questions when it comes to Tamra and Simon’s talk outside. Not because I care to talk about them, but because they care to talk about me…..

1½ pages worth of questions apparently.
Gretchen. Queen. Of. Class.