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FabSugar Exclusive! Taylor Jacobson, A Lady Who Lunches . . . With an Edge

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:45:22 -0800

All good things must come to an end. And that includes Rachel Zoe's work relationship with her platinum-blond style associate, Taylor Jacobson. You either loved her or hated her - but you have to admit you loved her wardrobe. I couldn't shut up about her awesome jackets; Chanel, Dries van Noten, Balenciaga, sigh. You may recall I spoke with Rachel at the beginning of this last season of The Rachel Zoe Project and she shared that Taylor has a heart of gold. I'm sure Taylor's leaving Rachel Zoe was melancholy for all parties involved - the two have worked together since January 2005. I know I will miss drooling over her jackets and watching her and Brad's banter.

We caught up with Taylor this week, and though she didn't divulge details about her departure, she has a positive outlook on life - something we seldom see from the show's supposed villain. And, can I just add, Taylor gives Fab favorite Diane Kruger props for having stellar style - great minds . . . Listen up.

What should we expect to see from you in the next year?

I look forward to exploring styling on my own and the new opportunities and experiences it is going to bring.

Who are your go-to designers right now?

Chris Benz, Alexander Wang, and Prabal Gurung.

Whose style do you admire?

I think Diane Kruger has great style and even more impressive is that she does it herself.

To read the rest of the interview and to see a gallery of Taylor on TRZP, read more.

How would you describe your style?

Ladies who lunch with an edge.

Has being on TV changed your style at all?

No. I think I have always been true to my sense of style.

What was your last big splurge?

I’m trying to be recession savvy at the moment.

What are the most ridiculous trends right now?

I don’t think that anything is ridiculous, you can always make something work with the right styling.

I will never be caught dead in . . .

There is nothing I won’t try.

Most overrated designer? Most underrated?

I respect the art form of design, and I think they should all be respected for sharing their art with us.

Have you ever considered designing your own line of clothing or accessories?

At this point I’m entertaining all ideas. I am walking into this new chapter with an open mind.

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Buzz-Worthy Video: Regis and Kelly Spoof the Rachel Zoe Project

BuzzSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:30:34 -0700

Halloween on a Saturday means that weekday talk shows are celebrating today, including notorious costume lovers Regis and Kelly (last year they wore 14 different costumes, including Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn). Who did they dress up as this morning? None other than Rachel Zoe and Brad Goreski from The Rachel Zoe Project! Not only that, Gelman does a killer Rodger, and wait until "Taylor" pops up, too!

To see the Regis and Kelly as Rachel and Brad, just read more.

Want to Talk About The Rachel Zoe Project? Join My Group!

BuzzSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:30:44 -0700

Have you been watching this season of The Rachel Zoe Project? I definitely have, and though there may not be time to give each show a weekly recap on Buzz, that doesn't mean that I - or you - don't want to talk about it.

That's why I've created The Rachel Zoe Project Fan Group in our new BuzzSugar Community. I've kicked off the discussion with a post about last night's episode, "'Pin Thin' and Pissed Off."

Come join and chat with me in the group, and don't be shy about creating your own groups in our new community (here's the how-to) for shows that Buzz hasn't posted on, but you have a lot to say about. If you get a good discussion going, we'll feature your group right here on Buzz!

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Rachel Zoe's Hubby Hires Her a Web Consultant

GeekSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:16:45 -0700

Last night on The Rachel Zoe Project, Rachel not only got the chance to be in front of the camera for her Marie Claire photoshoot, but her adorable husband Roger decided it was high time Rachel jumped into the online space and hired her a web consultant named Jessica. Judging by Rachel's decked-out Twitter page and her new fancy website, Roger's goal of giving Rachel a digital voice, certainly worked. Have you taken The Rachel Zoe Project tech quiz yet?

Does Your Phone Ever Drop Calls Due to Bad Reception?

GeekSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:33:32 -0700

I'm one of the lucky ones who hardly ever falls victim to phone carrier issues, choppy reception, or bad network areas. But I haven't always been so lucky. . . I once moved into an apartment where I had zero zero phone reception, and seriously thought my life was over (needless to say, I didn't live there for very long).

If you've been following the hilarious Rachel Zoe Project then you probably remember this scene from the first episode. Poor Brad was having phone reception issues on Sunset Boulevard in LA. . . of all places! What are some of your network woes? Please share below! And to see which regions have good reception, you can always check out Got Reception.

The Rachel Zoe Project Tech Quiz!

GeekSugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:50:54 -0700

After watching this week's episode of The Rachel Zoe Project, I thought - wait a minute, this show is not only about the fashion, it's about the tech treats too! We already know that Microsoft's search engine Bing is a sponsor of the show (hence, all of the RZ Bing commercials), and I've already made my gadget suggestions for what I think Rachel should add to her tech collection, but what tech has actually popped up on the show? Have you been paying attention, because it's now time for the tech quiz!

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The Rachel Zoe Project Fashion Quiz: Front Row at New York Fashion Week

FabSugar — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:22 -0700

Let's all take a moment to wish Rachel Zoe a very happy birthday. We wish you well and may your day be filled with lots of shopping! As we dream of what vintage delights Rachel might purchase today, let's talk about last night's episode of The Rachel Zoe Project. It was all about NY Fashion Week filled with frenzied excitement as Rachel, Brad, and Taylor worked their magic amidst chaotic fashion madness and fun parties. Were you paying attention to all of the wardrobe changes and fine details? Take our first-ever Zoe Project quiz to find out!

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Rachel Zoe Uses Bing to Find a Purse-Friendly Digital Cam

GeekSugar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:33:04 -0700

Yesterday I posted two videos that featured Rachel Zoe in not only one, but two Microsoft Bing commercials. Today, I've got two more - this time Rachel is getting her Bing on with her assistants, Taylor and Marisa, as she tries to find a small camera and searches for room availability at her favorite hotel in Paris. Microsoft Bing is the "official decision engine" of The Rachel Zoe Project, which is why these RZ commercials are coming out of the woodwork. Stay tuned for these Bing TV placements to also appear in The Philanthropist, coming this Fall to NBC. I'm still trying to get in the habit of Binging instead of Googling, what about you?

And to watch the Bing commercial with Rachel and her assistant Marisa, just read more.

I Go Bananas: Rachel Zoe In Microsoft Bing Commercial

GeekSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:15:12 -0700

A woman of many (or not so many) words, fashionista Rachel Zoe is kind of a big deal around here. I'm already tracking all of her tech habits and imagining what fashion-forward gadget gear she should be adding to her collection. Did you happen to catch the season opener of The Rachel Zoe Project the other night? Aside from the many MacBook and BlackBerry appearances, RZ was featured in a commercial for Microsoft's newest search engine - Bing! Here's the clip of her and her hubby Roger trying to figure out where to go for dinner.

And to watch Rachel and Brad (I die!) in another Bing ad, just read more.

FabSugar Exclusive: Rachel Zoe, The Morning After

FabSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:01:50 -0700

Thrilling. That best describes The Rachel Zoe Project premiere last night. The glamour, the gowns, the jewels, the tension - I knew I would be hooked the second time around, what about you? Last night we witnessed the countdown to the Golden Globes, saw Team Zoe's new studio, met some new staff, and bit our nails over the lost pink Chanel haute couture dress. Or was that just me and Rachel? I caught up with the stylist extraordinaire this morning for some coffee talk. We mostly gushed about the gorgeous gowns on last night's show, but we also chatted Brad and Taylor. Here's last night's rehash . . .

Eva's white Dior was my favorite from this year's awards season. It wasn't on the runway, how did you find it?

"The PR people sent me photos even though it wasn't sent down the runway. I'll know that Eva has something coming up, I call it a check note. That necklace is probably my favorite piece of jewelry - ever. When I worked with Keira Knightley for the Oscars in '06, there was this vintage Bulgari piece and this brought that memory back to me. There's nothing like an incredible blob of turquoise. It's a dream scenario."

Speaking of jewelry, how did emeralds call out to you for Debra's navy Vera Wang?

"I love to see color. I don't want to do anything expected, or odd. The idea of emeralds with the navy is a younger, modern way to make something glamorous. You don't need diamonds for glamour. I love mixing colors, the less perfect the better."

To read about asking Karl to alter the Chanel and for some Brad and Taylor scoop,

Cameron's pink Chanel - have you asked designer's to alter before? Just not Karl? Why were you so nervous?

"Yes, I have, but Karl Lagerfeld is up there with my three heroes of all time. When you ask to make a change to an already-brilliant design, it's scary. What if it doesn't work? At the end of the day Cameron is my priority. I want to do what's politically correct, but also what's best for my client. You weigh your odds there. It was scary. Had he said no, I would have had to move on. The worst he could say is no."

New studio? Upgrade! And more staff?

"We actually have two studios now. One for the digital side of my business (The Zoe Report). We're growing Rachel Zoe Inc. And Jordan (the intern) and Marisa (Zoe's assistant). Poor Marisa is so innocent, she's the golden child of the group. She helps balance it out. Brad provides a lot of comic relief, when I'm having a really tense moment, Brad makes me laugh at it all."

It appears Brad and Taylor are getting along better. When they moved the desks downstairs, they banded together as brats. It was funny to see that banter.

"They are, but trust me they still have their moments. And they banter, for better or for worse."

When they talk about you, how does it make you feel?

"Brad isn't really built that way. It's more important to me that they get along with one another than they get pleasure out of making fun of me or patronizing me. If they weren't doing their jobs the way they do, they wouldn't be there. I wouldn't put up with it. We all know where we stand with one another. I compare it to a real family. You take abuse and you make up as if nothing ever happened. Or we don't even make up and just move on. They are so loyal."

It seems this season is going to get heavy with Taylor questioning her loyalty.

"Oh yeah. She'll be doing all season what she did last night. She's bored to tears, but she's not going to complain. But you do see a lighter side of Taylor. She's not programmed that way. I prefer she is who she is on camera, and not pretending to be something she's not. She has a heart of gold, I promise you that." Photo courtesy of Bravo