Fashion Worth Its Weight in Silver

We don't talk much about fashion around here, but it's August and I can't avoid it anymore. Fall fashion is officially shifting into gear (I love that I'm writing this with my AC on, by the way). I am completely in love with all the metallics and studs I'm seeing now. Shiny metals are showing up both on the runway and off, and I'm salivating over these pieces:

Fendi; Donna Karan Collection
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Dolce and Gabbana; Burberry Prorsum

Jil Sanders

Balenciaga

Yves Saint Laurent

I love all the structure, but Fendi and Balenciaga prove that metallics don't have to be hard as, well, metal. Those shoes make me cry, since there is no way I'll ever be able to afford them at $395 a pair. Aren't they gorgeous though? This is one trend I'm happy to try to incorporate into my wardrobe. Will I ever be able to pull off an entirely studded trench like the one from Burberry? Hell no! But we can all wear more metallic jewlery and maybe even pull out the old BeDazzler to get our own versions of these looks. I'm sure H&M and the Gap will be offering toned down twists (in style and price) on this trend soon enough. Until then, happy drooling!

Big thanks to Elle.com and Style.com for the photos!

MTV VMA 07

The nominees for the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards (aka VMAs) were announced today. Leading the pack of nominees include Justin Timberlake and Beyonce. Rihanna and Amy Winehouse also are nominated and will join Timberlake in performing at the show. For a full list of nominees click here.

Facebook flounders

Caroline Giuliani, Rudy Giuliani's daughter from his second/third/who even knows marriage, was endorsing Barack Obama for president. Noting herself as liberal on her fbook profile, and a member of "One million strong for Barack Obama," this raises some questions. In any case, the Slate contacted her about it, and she took it down. No comments have been made. Apparently she's estranged from her father after his divorce with her mother. Either way, I think children's lives are private and more power to her for being independent. Why can't the press just leave children of candidates alone if they do not want to get involved in the politics? Don't make the dads go all Jed Bartlet/Zoey Bartlet on you!

Great shot/chaser from the Hotline's Last Call! today regarding this.

SHOT . . .

"He's my father. He's my blood" -- Andrew Giuliani, on supporting his dad (ABCNews.com, 8/6).

. . . CHASER

"With our combined strength, we can end this destructive conflict and bring order to the galaxy" -- Darth Vader ("The Empire Strikes Back," 1980).

Pollspot: All about the H-I-L-L

More reasons why today has been great! Hillary HAS the momentum!

National:

A new Cook Political Report/RT Strategies survey shows Sen. Hillary Clinton has widened her lead over Sen. Barack Obama to 20 points, 43% to 23%. John Edwards places third with 10% and Gov. Bill Richardson is fourth with five percent.

For Republicans, Rudy Giuliani moved up six points to 28%, while Sen. John McCain dropped four points, to 17%. Fred Thompson is third with 15% and Mitt Romney is fourth with 8%.

Nice to see Hill with a 20 point lead. Nice to see Romney so far behind.

Missouri:

A new American Research Group survey in Missouri finds Sen. Hillary Clinton leading the Democratic presidential race with 40%, followed by John Edwards at 22% and Sen. Barack Obama at 15%.

On the GOP side, Rudy Giuliani leads with 23%, followed by Fred Thompson at 22%, Sen. John McCain at 14%, Mitt Romney at 11% and Newt Gingrich at 10%.

Obama is in third there! Ouch. Maybe John Edwards isn't as far behind Obama as people think.

Georgia:

A new American Research group poll in Georgia shows Sen. Hillary Clinton leading the Democratic presidential race with 35%, followed by Sen. Barack Obama at 25% and John Edwards at 17%.

In the Republican race, Fred Thompson leads with 27%, followed by Rudy Giuliani at 20%, Mitt Romney at 14%, Newt Gingrich at 13% and Sen. John McCain at 7%.

Solid 10 point lead in Georgia for Hillary is fine by me. Pretty close race there.

North Carolina:

In yet another sign of Sen. Hillary Clinton's momentum in the 2008 Democratic presidential race, a new Public Policy Polling survey shows her tied with John Edwards in his home state of North Carolina. Clinton and Edwards each get 29% support, with Sen.Barack Obama trailing at 23%.

In the GOP race, Fred Thompson leads with 30%, followed by Rudy Giuliani at 20%, Mitt Romney at 12% and Sen. John McCain at 7%.

Hillary ties John Edwards...BUT...it's his home state. The momentum increases.

Not to mention the two polls I posted earlier.

Thank you Political Wire.

Pollspot: It Just Keeps Getting Better

I start my last day as an intern for a FOX61 in Hartford on a good note as I see some polling data showing my candidate, Hillary Clinton, expanding her lead. I couldn't be happier! Let's take a look at what Political Wire has to offer!

National:

Sen. Hillary Clinton's lead in the Democratic presidential race is expanding, according to a new USA Today/Gallup poll. She now leads with 48%. -- up eight percentage points from three weeks ago -- followed by Sen. Barack Obama at 26% and John Edwards at 12%.

In the Republican race, Rudy Giuliani leads with 33%, followed by Fred Thompson at 21%, Sen. John McCain at 16% and Mitt Romney at 8%.

Up 8 points in just 3 weeks! I am so happy!

California:

A new SurveyUSA poll in California finds Rudy Giuliani leading the Republican presidential race with 39% of the vote, followed by Fred Thompson at 19%, Sen. John McCain at 16% and Mitt Romney at 10%.

On the Democratic side, Sen. Hillary Clinton gets an amazing 51% of the vote, with Sen. Barack Obama at 27% and John Edwards at 14%.Key finding: "Clinton now leads among female Demcratic primary voters by 41 points. She gets 62% of female votes in an 8-person field."

Over HALF in California! It just brightens up my day. California is CRUCIAL in the general election! (Not that we are near that yet)