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Stephen Colbert defending his interview with Congressman Robert Wexler on the Colbert Report after every other news source felt so inclined to deride his show:



The Interview with Congressman Robert Wexler(D) FL if you haven't seen it:

Use these adorable charms to create your own lucky charm necklace, bracelet, or earrings. Add one to a chain you already have, or adorn other items you already own to give them a sweet personal touch!


Prince Charming:


row 1: key (b9) $48.00; Crown B4 $63.00; Padlock B5 $69.00; girl B11 $33.00; available at yourprincecharming.com

row 2: bow & arrow B6 $39.00; puzzle piece B10 $63.00; lock B1 $75.00; unicorn 130 $69.99; available at yourprincecharming.com

row 3: mermaid 97 $63.00; child B7 $63.00; heart 286 $18.00; skeleton key 502 $27.00;
row 4: lock 503 $66.00; padlock 504 $51.00; available at yourprincecharming.com


Charm Co has a fabulous selection of vintage charms:

top: Ivory Claw $150.00; Whale with Diamond Eye $175.00; Ivory Cameo $200.00; available @ Charm Co

middle: Crown with Pearls $250.00; Double Sided Heart $150.00; Large Locket $650.00; available @ Charm Co

bottom: Detailed Gold Key $150.00; available @ Charm Co

More from Charm Co:


row 1: Platform Sandal $160.00; Handcuffs $200.00; Cup N Saucer $125.00; Horseshoe $140.00; Good Fortune Elephant $190.00; available @ charm co

row 2: Enameled Ladybug $125.00; Lovebirds $100.00; Boy Profile $150.00; Girl Profile $150.00; Four Leaf Clover $125.00; available @ charm co

row 3: Diamond Ring $90.00; Cocker Spaniel $165.00; Bunny $165.00; Butterfly with Pearls $140.00; Turtle $150.00; available @ charm co

row 4: Ballet Shoes $150.00; Ballet Dancer $100.00; Ballerina $140.00; Long & Short 14k Gold Bracelet $375.00; Heart & Key 14k Gold Charm $225.00; available @ charm co

row 5: Eiffel Tower $200.00; Fortune Cookie $200.00; Flip Flop $200.00; Moveable Fan $125.00; Stiletto Heel $135.00; available @ charm co

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It is positively delish. If you haven't tried it, I encourage you to do so. The Tangerine flavor isn't bad either and has less calories. I believe they use passion tea in this one.


The only downside is that they aren't very icey...they need a little thickening up...more ice and they would be perfecto. Regardless, the new juice blend fraps are some of the best summer starbucks I've tasted in a while!

Nutrition Info:
Pomegranate Frappuccino® Juice Blend (grande): 280 cal, 5 gm fat
Tangerine Frappuccino® Juice Blend (grande): 190 cal, 0 gm fat
 

The Challenge: to design an outfit inspired by "fashion’s hottest accessory"... much to their surprise this "accessory" turned out to be an adorable little dog! Each designer chose a dog that would serve not only as their muse, but also as their model! Each designer was required to create a corresponding doggie outfit for their womenswear design. The designers were instructed to tell a story about who the dog's owner would be through their work. The designers were given a budget of $150 and were allowed 30 minutes to sketch.

Being a dog lover I was really excited for this challenge. I immediately started routing for Alison because she really got into the challenge. Right off the bat, you knew she had the best story.

Although, I admittedly loved Robert's "story" about the Park Ave Princess that just entered rehab and needed someone to take care of her little dog. He is still my favorite person on the show! :)

In the end Uli & the adorable little Pug won...

the dress was surprisingly great and the little "HI LADIES" on the Pug's sweater was just too funny. She had a great design, a good story, and her dog Charmed her across the finish line!

Poor Katherine is out:


it was a little blah, and it was poorly sewn so I can't really disagree with the judges...

but I am a little pissed that Angela is still on the show with this horror show:



I hate to say it but Ivanka Trump (the guest judge) was right about this one being vulgar and inappropriate for it to be worn by someone running an art camp for 6-12 year olds. Give me a break. I don't care if it was a well sewn... a well sewn piece of garbage is still garbage!

Alison's design:


I wanted her to win because I think she honestly did the best at this challenge. It was modern, well designed, and her dog outfit was probably the best out of all of them (it was a white leather vest).






My man Robert's design:


it was cute. his dog Chanel rocked! :) He will need to be a little more cutting edge/modern to win this thing.

Bradley:


wow. I can't believe he was able to eek this one out! I was sure his model & dog were going down the runway in their birthday suit. In any event he won over Nina. I felt bad for this poor bubbie (dog) he seemed so scared...he needed his mommy! :) haha

Keith:



Now isn't he a major ass! His refusal to design something for the dog was ridiculous. If the judges had any balls at all they would have kicked him off the show, regardless of his fantastic dress.


I can't wait for next week's episode to see who is getting asked to leave...any guesses who "breaks the rules"??? I am thinking it is Keith.

worst design for next challenge: this is a toughie but i vote for vincent.

oh, here is a picture of Miss USA, Tara Conner, wearing the winning dress (designed by Keane) from last week's episode during the Miss Universe pageant:


(photo from people.com)

Project Runway is on Wednesday at 10/9c on Bravo

intriguing cocktail rings:


top: bubble ring; eggs in a basket ring; assia ring; marjorie cocktail ring; all available @ anthropologie

middle: claudette cocktail ring; frances cocktail ring; jeannie cocktail ring; hummingbird ring; all available @ anthropologie

bottom: emerald city ring; sunburst ring; music of the spheres ring ; gold geode ring; all available @ anthropologie

fabulous necklaces:


top: saturnalia necklace; dew drop bracelet (not a necklace, but fabulous all the same); mid-flight necklace ; all available @ anthropologie

middle: incantation necklace ; spinning spider necklace; padlock necklace ; all available @ anthropologie

bottom:viva necklace; locked necklace ; saturnalia necklace; all available @ anthropologie

statement pieces:


top: liquid bronze bangle; bamboo bangle; casting net earrings; all available @ anthropologie

middle: tanager earrings; lunar cycle earrings; raffia medallions; all available @ anthropologie

bottom: moonbeam bangles; startled flock bracelet; jupiter bangle; all available @ anthropologie

& fab finds from urban outfitters:

row 1: Layered Bubble Necklace $28.00; Multi Strand Rose Pendant Necklace $24.00; Double Bubble Necklace $18.00; Key To My Heart Necklace $16.00; Asymmetrical Chains with Charms Now $14.99 (Was $28.00); available at urban outfitters

row 2: Layered Lengths Choker $24.00; Lightning Strikes Twice Necklace Now $9.99 (Was $18.00); Triple Beach Bangles $20.00; Carved Flower Bangle $16.00; Striped Bangles $8.00; available at urban outfitters

row 3: Metal Floral Ring $16.00; Filigree Hoops $18.00; Metal Lace Teardrop Earrings $16.00; Angel Wing Earrings $16.00; Hammered Oval Earrings Now $9.99; available at urban outfitters

row 4: Bird In Flight Earrings $16.00; Metal Lace Heart Drops $18.00; Geo Hoops $20.00; Geo Disc Earrings $20.00; key charm earrings; available at urban outfitters