VP Fashion

This NYTimes article is about the transformation Sarah Palin's clothes since becoming McCain's running mate. Interesting how as the Alaskan governor she wore relatively affordable clothing, the kinds of clothes that your average middle class American would buy, such as a knock off Burberry scarf, or Naughty Monkey high heels (available at Nordstrom and by the way, very cute). Now, however, she is seen all over the place wearing Cole Haan, Valentino, and Kate Spade. I have to wonder if she is really allowed to compare herself to the middle class anymore. Not only that, but the Republican campaign has spent money to not only makeover Palin, but her entire family, because lets be honest, if your un-wed, teenage daughter is going to have kids she better look good while doing so. Now that Palin is shopping at Saks and Neimans, I also have to wonder if she has left her middle class hair salon in the dust as well. This NYTimes article profiles Palin's good 'ole hair dresser in Alaska, which perfected her infamous updo. The adorable salon, cleverly named Beehive started doing Palin's hair back when she was just a "hockey mom." But I'm sure now she's too busy to go back to her old salon. She's probably going back to Saks to get her hair done, and perfect her updo to go with her new designer style. The funny thing about her new look is that stylists aren't noticing much of a difference between her generic clothes and the designer ones. But I'm sure she wouldn't have been complete at the Republican Convention without her $2,500 Valentino jacket. And she is, after all, "supporting the economy."

Never underestimate jewelry

In this NYTimes article, a new form of jewelry is introduced; Band-Aids. A man can now be seen carrying a Balenciaga bag, with matching Band-Aids as an accessory. Of course i was all about Band-Aids as a kid, but are we seriously doing this as professional adults? Apparently, because they are showing up on the red carpet at movie premieres and will be making appearances at New York Fashion Week. And I suppose that such a popular trend is good for the average consumer because Band-Aids are so affordable, but whatever happened to classic jewelry? Diamonds, pearls, and gold. What about silver? Will Band-Aids be coming down the runways of Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci during New York Fashion week?