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I haven't even thought about blogging about the 2009 Emmys (it hasn't even aired here yet on the West Coast), and I probably won't even do a post on them this year. But that doesn't mean I can't share with you what will undoubtedly be the most talked about (dissed?) dress there.
Actress Victoria Rowell showed up in a very tacky, albeit loyal, tribute to our President by wrapping herself in what appears to be an Obama tablecloth at our 61st Emmy Awards show this evening:
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above: Akwaaba means 'Welcome' in Ghana
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Good sentiment, bad execution. May I suggest Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's Obama dress (shown below) instead?
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Maybe next year, Victoria.