On 2/1/2014 house cat said: On 2/1/2014 Perkup said: I know that Jeanne enjoyed having Angel as a model. She also loved Maria (the blonde) and spoke highly of her at every possible chance. But many seem to have forgotten how fond she was of Patti Riley. It seems to me that Angel fell in when Patti left, although my memory is not as good as it once was.
Not meaning to be unkind here, but I don't recall anyone having said (with authority) that Jeanne handpicked Angel to be her successor. I watched almost all Jeanne's shows for years, and I don't recall her ever mentioning anyone taking over. I have to agree with Peg55 that Angel frequently looks sloppy - like perhaps she didn't get there in time for anyone to give her a bit of grooming before she went on camera. Personally I'd love to see a little more sophistication in the QF representative, and a lot less bling on the clothing. I'm not sure Jeanne would be thrilled with what's happening to her line.
You want her to wear a sweatband on her head like Jeanne did? Seriously, when was JB ever sophisticated?
Where did I say Jeanne was sophisticated. In her own unique way, I definitely think she had plenty of class. But I said I would like more sophistication. And I said Jeanne might well be disappointed in what's happening to her line. She did beautiful embroideries, appliqués, etc. This overdone bling is of no interest to me, and I recall her saying she would have liked to continue that quality also.
As for the headband, it was her trademark. It worked for her, and she wouldn't have been Jeanne without it. Goodness knows, it's better than seeing her Happy Dance or shaking her booty at the camera; and I don't think she would have identified with a karate chop. Just MHO, and I 'm sticking to it.