TV stars

The story begins with Nina and my meetup group. We're just a group of moms on the upper west side that get together regularly. Our coordinator was contacted by the Tyra Banks show looking for models. Nina and I sent in our pictures and we got a call about it, but the clothes Nina was supposed to model for the show were way too small for her, so we ended up getting an invitation to be in the audience of the show. (One of our friends actually ended up being picked to model.)

This morning was the live recording of the Tyra Banks Show and Nina and I made our way all the way downtown to be in the audience. There was a line, but Nina and I were on the "list," so we were in! We had good seats, way in the back on top to see everything, but out of the way in case Nina didn't like it. Well, it turns out she loved it. She cheered and clapped along with everyone else. I have to say, though, the best part about it was the free stuff! Nina got 2 new dresses for next summer, California Baby soaps and lotions, a free Diaper Dude bag and some other stuff. It was an experience, but not one that I'll be wanting to relive anytime soon. The waiting was torture for Nina, the show itself was really boring and they paused taping WAY too many times to "fix" Tyra's hair, makeup or clothing! (Oh, and she really isn't that great looking in person!) My last comment will be that she needs to think about her clothing choices for the show. Today, for the toddler show, she wore a short black mini dress...then tried to get down on the floor to do baby yoga.

I'll post the date of the airing of the episode we were at if anyone wants to try and pick us out.

The entire thing was pretty ridiculous, but an experience that we'd only have in New York City!

Erin