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"  This past Wednesday I watched in sheer horror as the opening scene of episode 4 focused on my ghoulish cry. Public crying is not usually my forte, but you try sleeping for 2 hours, waking up to cameras in your face, and being stuck with 11 personalities! Luckily, the debacle only lasted for a few minutes, and then,&amp;quot;Cut!&amp;quot; I have to say that episode 4 is the beginning of the truly fashion related episodes. This is the point where talent starts to really matter, and drama can only keep you afloat. Going to Bendel&amp;#039;s was a treat, and at the thought that I might actually be able to keep some of the items I was hoarding, from Chanel shades to a DVF sundress, my competitive side was unleashed. However, Anne remarked that while my choice would be perfect for my skin tone, orange was her least favorite color. Okay, I admit, I let my personal shopping fantasy get the best of me, but we are talking Bendel&amp;#039;s people! It was clear that Anne was going for the minimalist approach to a weekend in the Hampton&amp;#039;s, hence Devin&amp;#039;s victory with a blouse, pant and skinny belt. However, I am still wondering how she managed to go over budget (crickets, crickets).    Ashlie at Henri Bendel. (Photo courtesy of The CW Television Network)  Upon our return to ELLE, Devin quickly divided us into two groups, intending to separate the &amp;quot;drama people&amp;quot; from the &amp;quot;people who really want this.&amp;quot; Don&amp;#039;t worry, Devin and I have since kissed and made up. Well, after that ridiculous sobbing moment, I don&amp;#039;t think I could have argued my way out of the &amp;quot;drama box,&amp;quot; but to borrow from my favorite London lad, William, I am not dramatic &amp;quot;in an evil way.&amp;quot; After all, that&amp;#039;s what Megan was cast for\u2014and I didn&amp;#039;t want to step on her toes. Let&amp;#039;s just say I was not surprised that Kate and I would be partnering again. My fate was sealed at this point, and everyone commended my ability to work with Kate without any bloodshed. Working cooperatively with Kate became my way of riding on the bus rather than getting thrown under it. You have to give it to the girl: she may not understand fashion, but she knows TV.  Let&amp;#039;s cut to the boardroom: Megan launched her hateration campaign, voicing her disapproval of the layout. That was, until, Tory Burch herself complimented us. Megan then quickly made a detour into Brown-nose-ville, by stuttering that although she initially thought the layout to be too literal, it grew on her. I suppose that &amp;quot;growth&amp;quot; occurred in the board room. That girl grows quicker than a Chia Pet.    The contestants presenting thier outfit choices to Anne Slowey. (Photo courtesy of The CW Television Network) My favorite part of the whole episode was when Kate parked her bus, got out, and threw Megan (deservingly) underneath it. I believe that the part when Megan lies about leaving the group, and then in the next clip you see me asking about Megan&amp;#039;s whereabouts, quickly dissolves any lingering doubts about whether or not she actually took off. Ultimately, I do respect Johanna&amp;#039;s sense of style and direction, but if your layout has to come with a verbal explanation, then maybe it belongs in a scholarly journal, NOT a fashion magazine. The double elimination was pretty awful, especially considering that William was sent packing. Why couldn&amp;#039;t we eliminate one person from each team? I think Megan rode our team&amp;#039;s coattails into the safe zone, and she should have been sent home since she didn&amp;#039;t agree with our vision. But, you must admit, she has the villain thing down. \u2014Ashlie The views and the opinions stated by Ashlie in The Stylista Files are independent content and not a reflection of either ELLE magazine&amp;#039;s or ELLE.com&amp;#039;s position on the show. Ashlie&amp;#039;s role as a guest blogger is purely for the benefit of an &amp;quot;insider&amp;quot; perspective and in no way reveals the outcome of the competition. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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