Admittedly, the premise of this show is a little all over the place. Jenna Lyons is launching a new business since leaving her storied career at J. Crew. Ok cool. I would've loved a show where this was the focus, a behind-the-scenes look of her working life (like 'The Rachel Zoe Project' which I LOVED).
However, then they throw in this reality show competition thing where she is ALSO hiring a new associate to be on her team. That part was an unnecessary mess. In the real world, these folks never would've gotten through the door with her in the first place. She is a total perfectionist who IRL would hire the most accomplished, professional and talented people on earth. But these contestants show up for interviews with NO resume in hand (hello? That's Rule #1 of interviewing). No portfolios (When Jenna asked to see her work, one says, 'I can show you pictures on my phone?' Jenna recoils at the idea). And not a ton of relevant work experience. (They DO have loads of confidence, though). She brings these people along with her to help with various major design projects, which is baffling because they are untested and inexperienced.
And also, the little pop up captions were corny and annoying.
Nevertheless, I still enjoyed the show for one reason -- Jenna and her team. They know fashion and interior design and retail, and I've been trying to find a design show to fill the void (HGTV is basically all real estate shows now). Jenna is a master stylist and I love the "Just the Tips" vignettes. Plus, Jenna herself has such great style I could watch her walk back and forth on the TV screen.
However, then they throw in this reality show competition thing where she is ALSO hiring a new associate to be on her team. That part was an unnecessary mess. In the real world, these folks never would've gotten through the door with her in the first place. She is a total perfectionist who IRL would hire the most accomplished, professional and talented people on earth. But these contestants show up for interviews with NO resume in hand (hello? That's Rule #1 of interviewing). No portfolios (When Jenna asked to see her work, one says, 'I can show you pictures on my phone?' Jenna recoils at the idea). And not a ton of relevant work experience. (They DO have loads of confidence, though). She brings these people along with her to help with various major design projects, which is baffling because they are untested and inexperienced.
And also, the little pop up captions were corny and annoying.
Nevertheless, I still enjoyed the show for one reason -- Jenna and her team. They know fashion and interior design and retail, and I've been trying to find a design show to fill the void (HGTV is basically all real estate shows now). Jenna is a master stylist and I love the "Just the Tips" vignettes. Plus, Jenna herself has such great style I could watch her walk back and forth on the TV screen.
