Democratic National Convention on Shine

Serving Dish: Sampling the Snacks at the Vanity Fair-Google Party

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Wow, I just woke up from the first good night's sleep I've had in days! Home now from the Democratic National Convention, and not a moment too soon: my feet are blistered from days of walking all over Denver, I forgot what a home-cooked meal tastes like, and I almost forgot what Rich...

Serving Dish: Eating at the Democratic National Convention

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I am here in Denver at the Democratic National Convention, and I am hungry. Because while there are plenty of events, and there is plenty of walking, and plenty of activists and journalists and politicians, there isn't plenty of time to stop and grab a bite to eat.

In fact, when I...

Hillary Clinton: Incredible, history-making speech; odd, Creamsicle outfit

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Oh, night two of the Democratic National Convention. I have so many mixed feelings about the Hillary Clinton presentation last night I don't even really know where to begin. First (and I know this is not what you come here for, but indulge me for a second), let's talk about the songs in the video. This might seem like a picky point, but isn't the Van Halen cover of the Kinks' song "You Really Got Me" a wee sexual for this kind of forum? Then there was "Are You Gonna Go My Way?" by Lenny Kravitz, which was clever, if confusing. And, last, the makers of this little film busted out, "American Girl," a song long-rumored to be about a woman committing suicide in Florida. Hmmm.
In terms of speech giving, Clinton pulled off one of those oratory performances that we'll probably remember when we're old and sitting around with our kids' kids. It was spirited and inspiring and made me proud to be a woman living in this time. Whatever your political views, you have to give it up to a lady with that much power, presence and intellectual brawn. She brought the house down. Well done, HC.

But, seriously, from a fashion perspective: What was up with the head-to-toe tangerine? It's such an odd choice for anyone, but especially someone who presumably has a team of stylists. I don't remember ever before in my life seeing color manipulated by anyone in this way, except perhaps Elton John. I'm not even saying it was bad, just really bizarre and circus-like. A three-piece suit in all one bright Creamsicle hue? Ack. Anyway, apparently, this tangelo wonder was specifically chosen from an array of sherbet-colored options, after it was deemed best against the blue DNC backdrop. Check out the (kind of hilarious) pic from ABC after the jump...

Michelle Obama: Smart speech, sassy dress

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When Michelle Obama appeared on stage last night at the Democratic National Convention, I felt nervous. Not only for what she would say, but also because I feared she had made a huge fashion mistake with that starburst brooch. However, quickly into her speech, all of my fears were laid to rest. Obama was smart, smooth, warm, accessible and powerful. I loved the message of her speech, the idealism, the American dreaminess of it. I know this is exactly how I was supposed to feel, that these particular words were put together so I would respond in this particular way. But it still got me (in fact, I'm embarrassed to say, there were points when I had chills--then again, I'm a sucker for love, moms, kids and bootstrap-success stories).
And as for the dress? I still think the front bling flower was a little odd, but the shape and color were both gorgeous. It looked good on her, it suited her frame and was far, far superior to some of the uptight, dowdy-horrible suits we've seen at these things in the past. Part 2 of Michelle Obama's speech, after the jump.