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Hello again, campers! I trust the Republican Convention won't distract from our 9 pm commenter gabfest as much as the Dem one did last week, given how little the worlds of fashion design and the GOP overlap (apart from some rich male Republicans marrying fashion models, that is). But those planning to watch Sarah Palin's speech tonight (whether due to some accident-gawking impulse, or the hope of glimpsing her hunky future son-in-law) should know that it probably won’t start till after 10 pm Eastern. So why not sit tight with us until then?
In case you missed last week's liveblog, here are few random highlights:
And here are a couple things I suggest we keep an eye out for tonight:
Will multiple designers get eliminated? New York Fashion Week starts in just a few days, but nine contestants remain. This means they'll need to either step up the pace of eliminations, or show more "decoy" contestant collections than usual in the Bryant Park tent on Sept. 12 to avoid spoiling the "final group" surprise.
Will "Betty Paige Girl" act like "Sanjaya Girl"? Tonight's preview shows Kenley crying a lot, which has me … concerned. (More concerned than Tim Gunn, even.) I like a quirky Kenley. And a catty Kenley. And even a cunning Kenley. But a crying Kenley? Who wants that? Especially one who cries over meeting guest judge Diane von Furstenberg? (There’s a loss of "cool points" right there.)
Well, almost time to start our blithe little babblefest, so that's all from me for now. (Except for this quick, heartfelt wish to the people of the U.S. Gulf Coast: Here's hoping all are safely united with homes and loved ones soon. Our thoughts are with you.)
