Madam Secretary's Glasses: An Update!

Remember how I wrote about the greatness of the glasses worn by Elizabeth McCord (Tea Leoni) in Madam Secretary? The mystery of their origin has been solved!

Thanks to eagle eyed reader Steve, we can safely say that McCord's specs are the Chandler model from Warby Parker! 

Make sure you rush out and get your pair before the Season 2 premiere on October 4th!

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My Top 5 Political Dramas

With a background of working in politics, I always find myself drawn to political dramas – fact and fiction! Even if I find myself needing to distress, I still reach for the nearest political DVD I can find

So which are in my top 5?

The West Wing: Forever a classic, the West Wing played an early role in my interest in politics. The issues, solutions, personalities and morals ring true for political arenas around the world, and I return to favourite episodes of the series for when I need a political pick-me-up. Season Two’s ‘Two Cathedrals’ will forever be my favourite.

Madam Secretary: Starring Tea Leoni, this drama follows Elizabeth McCord's role as Secretary of State. Dealing with a coup in Iran, crises at home and a change in family life, this is one of my absolute favourites. Plus McCord's wardrobe is proper A-game.

Commander in Chief: Cancelled after eighteen episodes, Commander in Chief starred Geena Davis as the first female American President. Fiesty and controversial, Davis played President Mackenzie Allen, and Independent who becomes Commander in Chief following the death of the former President. There was speculation that the series would be made into a movie, but unfortunately this never transpired.

Scandal: Perhaps one of the most addictive dramas on TV, Scandal follows main character Olivia Pope as she fixes Washington’s problems- oh and is in a relationship with the married President of the United States. The sizzling episodes provide an exciting and gripping distraction from everyday!

House of Cards: No list would be complete with House of Cards. House of Cards is the American remake of the classic original British drama. With the amazing Kevin Spacey playing the shady, divisive and downright scary House Majority Whip turned President, this is one gripping series. Season 4 is currently in production.

What are your favourite political dramas? Comment below!

Links of the Week

This week I've been reading...

Some of the first White House tour photos

A Q&A with blogger Rach Parcell

12 Incredible American Mansions you must visit

21 reasons why Madam Secretary's Elizabeth McCord is awesome

White House Correspondents' Dinner 2015: Round-Up

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The First Lady wears custom Zac Posen.

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Mika Brzezinski wears custom Dara Lamb.

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Eyewear Inspiration: Madam Secretary

I've been wearing glasses since I was three, debuting many a style in my time! I think my favourites were a pair of pink glasses, the others a metallic blue shade.

My current pair of glasses are by Ray-Ban, and on my favourite show, Madam Secretary, Secretary Elizabeth McCord (played by Tea Leoni) sports a similar pair. I really love these glasses- they frame the face in a strong way, and the thick frames are totally chic. When I next need to update my prescription I'll be looking to Secretary McCord for inspiration!

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Life Lately

It's been a busy couple of weeks for me as a blogger, and as someone who wears lots of different hats!

In a new thread for Political Style, I'll be sharing with you some of the things I've been up to- but I also want to hear what you've been doing too!

Here's a glimpse into what I've been doing...

Working my way through all the September issues (is it just me, or are they MASSIVE this year?!)

Cleaning out my room ahead of my new bed delivery

Finding the perfect monogram pillows (thank you Pottery Barn!)

Getting back into a schedule following summer

Redesigning Political Style with help from One Beat Designs

Compiling a list of places to visit in Paris

Getting excited for the premiere of Madam Secretary! 

Making some impromptu purchases from J.Crew

Working on some exciting new business projects

Using Pinterest for fall fashion ideas

Share your latest adventures with me in the comments!

Madam Secretary: TV you can’t miss!

I’ve been waiting for Madam Secretary to air for months, and the premiere episode, broadcast over the weekend did not disappoint!

Our lead character is Elizabeth McCord, a former CIA analyst turned professor who is asked by the President to become his new Secretary of State. McCord had left her DC life behind, moving to Virginia to teach and live on a farm with her family. Fast forward two months, and she’s settling in to her new role, navigating the waters with members of her inherited staff and adjusting to her new life.

Her first challenge is to rescue two American teenagers who have been imprisoned in Syria, going head to head with the President’s Chief of Staff and using tested back channels to eventually get them released.  McCord also has to welcome the President of Swaziland and his seven wives, and this causes for some interesting diplomacy at the dinner table.  There was also a great cliffhanger at the end of the episode for an arc which will run the length of the series.

In some ways the show reminded me of Commander in Chief (remember that?)  but it’s a stronger take on a woman in government. Tea Leoni is a great choice to play the Secretary of State, and brings both strength and humor to the role. The relationship with her on-screen husband Tim Daly is believable and sweet, and it’s evident that their scenes are going to be some of the greatest in the series. The supporting cast is brilliant- Bebe Neuwirth, Patina Miller and Geoffrey Arend are all excellent choices.

The set decoration, costumes and music are all brilliant- I can’t wait for the series to continue!