Hi there Tattlers! I'm a very long time lurker (dating back to another forum's days), but finally broke down and can be silent no more! I know I'm late to the party, but for the past several days I've been stewing about the decorum of this woman while hosting the NYE party at her home. Not only did she take it upon herself to photo bomb (a.k.a. ruin) a wonderful picture of those gentlemen who were all smiles, but the lewd gesture was just over the top! What mature woman -- let alone a self-described "proud" professional with an education -- would even think to do something like that? It was at that moment it really hit home for me: she can dress up in her designer costumes, but she has yet to mature into the woman and role model she aspires to be. I mentor many women in the corporate world -- many of whom have gone on to do amazing things -- and if Lydiot does read here, I hope that she will take this as sincere coaching from someone who is a fierce advocate for women in business: your online presence matters and ... just grow up! Please stop being an embarrassment ... you have a respectable following, and with that you have a responsibility to positively promote women's image in the business world, especially for those young women who follow you. I am not here to bully, and I truly believe in lifting people up ... but, Sweetie, I think you need a rude awakening to get yourself on the right track before it's too late for your career! You can do it!
With that off my chest, please humor me as I introduce myself by sharing my confession in how I've come to this forum:
I came across Lydia Millen's YouTube channel a couple years ago when I was searching for tips on how to pack for an upcoming trip to Switzerland. I found her to have an engaging online presence, and the video was somewhat informative. I was confused by the inference that some boot company was paying for her trip ... I thought why on earth would they do that? And, while in Zermatt, she had a "photo shoot" (I think it was just Ali taking pics). While she had pretty eyes and hair, she didn't look like a model to me so I was baffled. Of course, I've now wizened up to the bizarre world of "influencers"! I have to say, if you can persuade brands to give you a small fraction of their marketing budget or a lovely holiday in exchange for minimal effort in a video or instastory ... good for you! I doubt it will last, but kudos to you for finding a way to fund your relatively lazy, materialistic lifestyle, if that makes you proud and fulfilled -- "you do you."
Now for the confession: I nearly purchased that first Cult Beauty Box ... she really sold me on it, but [fortunately] it was out of stock by time I tried to buy it. She did "influence" me to purchase a couple White Company Spring candles for my sister and me (hated it) and a bottle of Amber Musk (loved it), but relieved I got away with very minimal $$ spent!
I enjoyed watching her a couple years ago when they lived in their starter home, but the annoying smugness started to come out more and more, especially after they moved to the new home. I was surprised that the comments on YouTube were so positive, and I started to wonder if I was just being too judgmental. But then: they "purchased" the Aston Martin ... how??????!!!! For a couple that begs for so much, how could they possibly drop so much cash on a car??? (we now know they lease all their vehicles ... surely at a deep discount). I was sure I was not alone in thinking she was ridiculous, so I started to do Google searches for "Lydia Millen Aston Martin", "Lydia Millen thinks she's a model", etc. ... and I gratefully found all of you sensible people!!! I haven't stopped laughing since!!! Thank you for your hysterical posts, creativity and authenticity. I now only watch her videos to see what all of you are laughing about, and it has been a wonderful diversion from the everyday life of those of us who work very hard for our money and spend the balance of our day raising and loving our wonderful children! [Sigh ... that felt good to get off my chest
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