Lizzie Carder made the adorable hats. That's her, smiling.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Colligence Collection by Liz Lane
Hair and makeup for the show was done by DV8 Salon and Spa. It looked amazing!
My First!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Who Suits the White House?
Who suits the White House?
Liz Lane
Published: Thursday, October 16, 2008
Updated: Thursday, October 16, 2008
With the upcoming election, I have looked into many political issues of importance, such as what book clubs our candidates participate in regularly, what they believe to be the best color (red, white or blue) and what names they have chosen for their pets.
Sadly, the 2008 candidates insist on talking about overly debated, boring issues like war and oil.
And I thought they wanted change.
Then it hit me with a force greater than any religious revelation. Who best suits the White House? We all know politicians can fake a point, but they can’t lie about a bad suit.
Now this is an issue of heavy importance. Let the fashion elections begin.
Take the 1960 presidential debate between Nixon and Kennedy for example. According to historians, those who watched their debate on television thought Kennedy had won and those who listened to it on the radio thought Nixon had won.
Though Nixon may have spoken more eloquently than Kennedy, Kennedy looked like a poster child for the government and was one of our leading presidents.
Nixon’s Watergate scandal a few years later was not very fashionable.
So who had the most charisma, the best tie and the most fitted suit at the 2008 debates?In the “town hall” debate, McCain’s suit wore him and Obama wore his suit.
The framework of the debate left the candidates free to move. Obama looked like a male model, posing effortlessly. Well, if he loses the presidency, I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a new guy in the modeling industry.
McCain paced back and forth. I won’t be too hard on him for his uncomfortable stance. I heard from a very reliable news source — “The Daily Show” — he was just searching for his dog, Puddles.
Now that’s a patriotic name for man’s best friend.
Did they tie? As far as fashion goes, McCain’s tie lost. It poked awkwardly from the depths of his suit jacket. It was too wide and the stripes vibrated under the television lights, giving it a life of its own.
Obama’s tie framed his neck wonderfully. It may have been a little too tight, but I know plenty of willing supporters who would have helped him loosen it up.
I just hope he remembers the flag lapel pin next time.
How are the vice presidential candidates measuring up? Sarah Palin must believe strongly in the “big bangs” theory. Her look is edgy, just right for the mom who can pass out endless numbers of juice boxes and political misguidance.
Oh, and she rarely forgets the flag lapel pin. Props to you, Sarah Palin. Let that beehive loose! (Just make sure the polar bears don’t get to it.)
Not an average Joe, Biden has been through a lot in life. He has also been through some seriously amazing wardrobe choices. He always looks pressed (his suits, I mean). He pulls off the suit with no tie look beautifully.
First ladies have a high role in the fashion world. From Jackie Kennedy to Hillary Clinton’s collection of skittles colored pantsuits, these ladies lead the country in fashion, for better or worse.
Michelle Obama has been on several best-dressed lists. She made the cut when she wore a Donna Ricco dress from Black and White. Not only did this $148 dress fly off the racks after her appearance but Obama went against the grain.
She lost the pant suit and proved that high as well as low-end fashion can be worn in the political arena.
This movement was risky, not only fashionably, but also politically. She helped her husband relate to the average income female voter and, according to some polls, increased his favorable ratings.
Who knew a dress could affect so much?
On the other end of the retail spectrum sits Cindy McCain. Shortly after Michelle pulled off a $148 dress, Cindy pulled a $300,000 outfit off the racks at Oscar de la Renta, Chanel and various jewelry stores.
It seems like our blue collar GOP nominee and his wife will have a harder time relating to the “average citizen” after this affair.
Who wins the presidential fashion debate?
Just like other political issues, it all depends on your personal taste.What to do now? Vote. That’s always in fashion.
Liz Lane is The Crimson White’s fashion columnist. Her column runs biweekly on Thursdays.
Liz Lane
Published: Thursday, October 16, 2008
Updated: Thursday, October 16, 2008
With the upcoming election, I have looked into many political issues of importance, such as what book clubs our candidates participate in regularly, what they believe to be the best color (red, white or blue) and what names they have chosen for their pets.
Sadly, the 2008 candidates insist on talking about overly debated, boring issues like war and oil.
And I thought they wanted change.
Then it hit me with a force greater than any religious revelation. Who best suits the White House? We all know politicians can fake a point, but they can’t lie about a bad suit.
Now this is an issue of heavy importance. Let the fashion elections begin.
Take the 1960 presidential debate between Nixon and Kennedy for example. According to historians, those who watched their debate on television thought Kennedy had won and those who listened to it on the radio thought Nixon had won.
Though Nixon may have spoken more eloquently than Kennedy, Kennedy looked like a poster child for the government and was one of our leading presidents.
Nixon’s Watergate scandal a few years later was not very fashionable.
So who had the most charisma, the best tie and the most fitted suit at the 2008 debates?In the “town hall” debate, McCain’s suit wore him and Obama wore his suit.
The framework of the debate left the candidates free to move. Obama looked like a male model, posing effortlessly. Well, if he loses the presidency, I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a new guy in the modeling industry.
McCain paced back and forth. I won’t be too hard on him for his uncomfortable stance. I heard from a very reliable news source — “The Daily Show” — he was just searching for his dog, Puddles.
Now that’s a patriotic name for man’s best friend.
Did they tie? As far as fashion goes, McCain’s tie lost. It poked awkwardly from the depths of his suit jacket. It was too wide and the stripes vibrated under the television lights, giving it a life of its own.
Obama’s tie framed his neck wonderfully. It may have been a little too tight, but I know plenty of willing supporters who would have helped him loosen it up.
I just hope he remembers the flag lapel pin next time.
How are the vice presidential candidates measuring up? Sarah Palin must believe strongly in the “big bangs” theory. Her look is edgy, just right for the mom who can pass out endless numbers of juice boxes and political misguidance.
Oh, and she rarely forgets the flag lapel pin. Props to you, Sarah Palin. Let that beehive loose! (Just make sure the polar bears don’t get to it.)
Not an average Joe, Biden has been through a lot in life. He has also been through some seriously amazing wardrobe choices. He always looks pressed (his suits, I mean). He pulls off the suit with no tie look beautifully.
First ladies have a high role in the fashion world. From Jackie Kennedy to Hillary Clinton’s collection of skittles colored pantsuits, these ladies lead the country in fashion, for better or worse.
Michelle Obama has been on several best-dressed lists. She made the cut when she wore a Donna Ricco dress from Black and White. Not only did this $148 dress fly off the racks after her appearance but Obama went against the grain.
She lost the pant suit and proved that high as well as low-end fashion can be worn in the political arena.
This movement was risky, not only fashionably, but also politically. She helped her husband relate to the average income female voter and, according to some polls, increased his favorable ratings.
Who knew a dress could affect so much?
On the other end of the retail spectrum sits Cindy McCain. Shortly after Michelle pulled off a $148 dress, Cindy pulled a $300,000 outfit off the racks at Oscar de la Renta, Chanel and various jewelry stores.
It seems like our blue collar GOP nominee and his wife will have a harder time relating to the “average citizen” after this affair.
Who wins the presidential fashion debate?
Just like other political issues, it all depends on your personal taste.What to do now? Vote. That’s always in fashion.
Liz Lane is The Crimson White’s fashion columnist. Her column runs biweekly on Thursdays.
"Dear Amanda, That's me!"
Every night at eight o'clock, I would watch Amanda Bindes preform this skit on All That, in my unbiased opinion, the best show ever created for the teen in training.
I still don't have my own show to spill my views on life, but I am the fashion columinist for The Crimson White.
I am now past Nickalodean as I work towards graduating from the University of Alabama, balancing a hecktic social life, a fashion column, classes, and a few runway shows a year, a job, and a horrid addiction to coffee.
So enough about me, Liz, not Amanda (I just really liked that show). This blog will include my columns for my faithful out-of-college readers, pictures of my designs and the insperation behind them, videos of amazingness, and other various treasures of the fashion world.
I still don't have my own show to spill my views on life, but I am the fashion columinist for The Crimson White.
I am now past Nickalodean as I work towards graduating from the University of Alabama, balancing a hecktic social life, a fashion column, classes, and a few runway shows a year, a job, and a horrid addiction to coffee.
So enough about me, Liz, not Amanda (I just really liked that show). This blog will include my columns for my faithful out-of-college readers, pictures of my designs and the insperation behind them, videos of amazingness, and other various treasures of the fashion world.
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