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The 30 Rock series finale airs in just a few weeks, and news just broke that the episode will feature a very special guest star: Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi tells the Washington Post, “I would do almost anything Tina Fey asks me to do.” Me, too, girl. More
Hillary Clinton couldn’t be there in person when her husband delivered the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention last night, but she caught his performance on television. The State Department released a photo of the secretary of state beaming while watching his speech from the home of the US ambassador to East Timor, 9,963 miles away from Charlotte, North Carolina. I don’t know if “women” as a monolithic group can “have it all,” but Hillary Clinton sure can. More
Though we find it unfair that women in politics still have their looks and clothing focused on after they make a speech (i.e. every woman that spoke at the RNC and DNC so far), we have decided to embrace this and also only focus on what women are wearing despite their political credentials. Some of these women use this detailed scrutiny of their ensembles and accessories to their advantage. They power dress. More
Though Ann Romney’s RNC speech is getting a lot of attention so is the Oscar de la Renta dress she wore. Apparently, her gorgeous dress had subtext. Did you know dresses could have subtext? By wearing the dress by this particular designer it was considered a dig at Michelle Obama and the entire Democratic party, who has never worn Oscar de la Renta. Whether or not Ann did have that in mind when she selected it, isn’t the point. What is amazing is the power that women in politics and in the spotlight can convey in a a single article of clothing. If you’re looking for some wardrobe inspiration as the election draws nearer, take a look at what these political women are wearing. They’ve got power—and they know how to convey it in their dress.
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Here’s a complaint familiar to feminist media-watchers: The political candidate is a serious, accomplished person, but the media insist on asking frivolous questions and writing frivolous stories. What a hot body! What a great fashion sense! What an interesting exercise routine! Only in this case, for once, the candidate isn’t a woman. It’s Paul Ryan, Republican vice presidential nominee and owner of “fierce” six-pack abs. Is this progress? More
The Tory Burch Foundation, a fund group started by Tory Burch with the specific purpose of helping women entrepreneurs in various fields receive financing, just got a new leader. Terri McCullough has been named Executive Director of the Tory Burch Foundation. In this position, she will provide leadership, manage programs and operations as well as develop long-term strategy.
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