If there’s one publisher that can make buying books Tres Chic, its ASSOULINE. Not only because they publish the most complete set of Fashion Related books, but the store itself resembles a personal library. Books are displayed on over sized wood tables, there’s a quaint sitting area, and the cash wrap simply floats with no register in sight. They held their Grand Opening today hosted by Model, Author, and Real Housewife of New York Kelly Killoren Bensimon. Upon entering the shop I couldn’t help but be mesmerized by Kelly. She was perched on a table with her legs crossed.

Kelly Killoren Bensimon signing my book.

Dressed in a black tank top, cropped leather jacket, Hervé Léger skirt, and Manolo Blahnik shoes she was surrounded by piles of The Bikini Book and American Style which she penned. Kelly was extremely kind in noticing my outfit and was very happy to accommodate my request. I had a copy of The Fashion Questionnaire book and asked if she would answer a question or two and sign it. She not only signed it but she answered almost all of the questions (I’ll post her answers soon). After my moment with Kelly I continued browsing through their selection of books and realized that I own quite a few of ASSOULINE books. Now if they ever add a cafe, I’ll be blogging from ASSOULINE Las Vegas via my BlackBerry.

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Bravo has signed on for a third season of The Real Housewives of New York City. Although Bravo is ready to go some people still aren’t convinced. Enter Ramona Singer and Jill Zarin. The girls are reportedly holding out until they receive a raise. Sources close to Jill and Ramona are saying that the two feel like they are the stars of the show and deserve a higher rate per episode. Last time I checked they were making around $20,000 per episode. While they sit in their fabulous high rises and make demands the producers are busy casting for two new housewives. Why won’t the producers split Alex’s pay between the two and just ditch her off the show? She’s so dull and frankly looks creepy.

The Real Housewives of New York City: Kelly Killoren Bensimon, LuAnn de Lesseps, Jill Zarin, Bethenny Frankel, Ramona Singer, and Alex McCord