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Palin's Style Sparks Buying Frenzy, And Fashion Firms Rush to Cash In
WSJ ^ | 09/12/08 | ELLEN BYRON, JENNIFER SARANOW and RACHEL DODES

Posted on 09/12/2008 9:46:30 PM PDT by TigerLikesRooster

Palin's Style Sparks Buying Frenzy, And Fashion Firms Rush to Cash In

Wig Sellers Capitalize on Upswept Hairdo; Naughty Monkey's Red Heels Get a Lift

By ELLEN BYRON, JENNIFER SARANOW and RACHEL DODES

September 12, 2008; Page A1

Fashion companies have discovered a lucrative new marketing vehicle: Sarah Palin.

Since John McCain chose her last month as his running mate, Gov. Palin's personal style has sparked a buying frenzy. Many women are snapping up her choices of shoes and eyeglasses and blogging about which brand of lipstick she wears. Hairstylists and wig sellers report sudden demand for her trademark up-dos. Indeed, the brands behind Gov. Palin's fashion taste have gone into overdrive seeking to cash in on the association.

On Wednesday, WigSalon.com issued a news release boasting that it has wigs and hair pieces "that reflect the new looks made popular by Sarah Palin," along with style tips to "instantly" achieve the swept-back style.

(Excerpt) Read more at online.wsj.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: election; fashion; palin; superstar
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Dems have been used to the idea that being hip and fashionable is their specialty. Now, Palin stole it from them, and there is no sign of them ever getting it back.

For a while, Obama appears to become a powerful cultural and political symbol. Not any more. Zero has been thoroughly eclipsed. Even McCain must have been surprised to find how his VP choice turned out. Besides, they have no ace in the hole on policy front.

Zero has really zero.

1 posted on 09/12/2008 9:46:30 PM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
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To: TigerLikesRooster

That sooo coolll hey Tiger she is new IT GIRL move over Magic Barry here come Sarah


2 posted on 09/12/2008 9:48:07 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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To: TigerLikesRooster

What is her favorite rifle? I want one of those. ; )


3 posted on 09/12/2008 9:51:21 PM PDT by TigersEye (Buckhead of the Bikini-clad Barracuda)
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To: TigerLikesRooster; Uncle Ike; RSmithOpt; jiggyboy; 2banana; Travis McGee; OwenKellogg; 31R1O; ...
Ping!
4 posted on 09/12/2008 9:51:55 PM PDT by TigerLikesRooster (kim jong-il, chia head, ppogri, In Grim Reaper we trust)
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To: TigersEye

Yep. We’re dudes. We want to know what hunting rifle Todd Palin shoots moose with and what kind of caliber his shotguns are geared for.


5 posted on 09/12/2008 9:53:51 PM PDT by reaganixonbush
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To: TigerLikesRooster
Now, Palin stole it from them, and there is no sign of them ever getting it back.

The nice part is that there are lots of people whose imaginations have been captured by this new celebrity who might take the time to actually become interested in and learn something about conservatism.

6 posted on 09/12/2008 9:56:34 PM PDT by Mr Ramsbotham (Laws against sodomy are honored in the breech.)
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To: SevenofNine

Interesting that Sarah’s fashionable style has generated interest.

Can you imagine anyone ever wanting to imitate Hillary Clinton’s pantsuits???????


7 posted on 09/12/2008 9:57:37 PM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: TigerLikesRooster

Barry has been screwed and he didn’t even get the opportunity to enjoy it.


8 posted on 09/12/2008 9:59:38 PM PDT by Rembrandt (We would have won Viet Nam w/o Dim interference.)
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To: reaganixonbush

I think Todd Palin seems like a great guy. He’s a lucky man having Sarah as a wife.

Anyone ever envy Bill Clinton that he had Hillary?


9 posted on 09/12/2008 10:00:16 PM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Dilbert San Diego

“Anyone ever envy Bill Clinton that he had Hillary?”

****

Satan?


10 posted on 09/12/2008 10:01:51 PM PDT by reaganixonbush
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To: Dilbert San Diego
"Can you imagine anyone ever wanting to imitate Hillary Clinton’s pantsuits???????"

Close


11 posted on 09/12/2008 10:07:43 PM PDT by ThomasThomas (Real change actually changes something.)
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Joy Behar, the dried up old prune of The View, said Palin’s eyeglasses were a “prop”. She said Mrs. Palin should get contacts. As though everyone can wear contacts.
12 posted on 09/12/2008 10:10:19 PM PDT by Razz Barry (Round'em up, send'em home.)
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To: Dilbert San Diego

“Anyone ever envy Bill Clinton that he had Hillary?”

Web Hubbell, far as we know.


13 posted on 09/12/2008 10:10:22 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (The Last Boy Scout)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

Oh yeah? Well since Whoopi is popular again I’m going to get my wife some small glasses and a dreadlock-wig! :-)
I’m going to make MILLIONS!


14 posted on 09/12/2008 10:12:38 PM PDT by CommieCutter (THE BIAS OF THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA HAS FINALLY HIT THE MAINSTREAM!)
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To: Dilbert San Diego

“Can you imagine anyone ever wanting to imitate Hillary Clinton’s pantsuits???????”

Interesting ... Hillary! was First Lady for 8 years and has now been US Senator for 8 years. Has anyone ever seen her in a dress or skirt. She wore long gowns for the Inaugural Balls. Did she wear pantsuits to the swearing in ceremonies ?


15 posted on 09/12/2008 10:13:22 PM PDT by EDINVA
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To: Dilbert San Diego

Can you imagine anyone ever wanting to imitate Hillary Clinton’s pantsuits???????


That would require a wave of silicon butt implants!


16 posted on 09/12/2008 10:15:13 PM PDT by CommieCutter (THE BIAS OF THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA HAS FINALLY HIT THE MAINSTREAM!)
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To: Razz Barry

“Joy Behar, the dried up old prune of The View, said Palin’s eyeglasses were a “prop”. She said Mrs. Palin should get contacts”

Speaking of props,Joy Behar is better through beer goggles.


17 posted on 09/12/2008 10:17:16 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (The Last Boy Scout)
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To: ThomasThomas

I presume that is available in polyester????


18 posted on 09/12/2008 10:19:19 PM PDT by biff
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To: Razz Barry

Joy is an idiot. First of all, there are pics of Sarah as a kid wearing glasses.
Maybe she likes wearing glasses?
Joy should sit down and be quiet.


19 posted on 09/12/2008 10:21:14 PM PDT by snarkytart
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To: UCANSEE2
Speaking of props,Joy Behar is better through beer goggles.

Those must be some powerful goggles.

20 posted on 09/12/2008 10:30:08 PM PDT by Razz Barry (Round'em up, send'em home.)
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