New NBC Fall TV Shows

This week marks the launch of most of the new TV shows. Monday night felt like NBC's new "Must-See TV," with Chuck, Heroes, and Journeyman. The shows on the other networks didn’t spark enough of my interest – although I thought about watching How I Met Your Mother.

Chuck had a promising start. With a cute, funny and smart lead character in “Chuck,” this is different than just a usual action show. He works for the “Nerd Herd” after all. The spy storyline and obvious romantic sparks with his CIA protector, “Sarah Walker,” should keep the show moving at a fun pace. Let’s hope it doesn’t simplify stories too much in order to fit its time slot.

The debut of Heroes’ new season provided the most excitement. Monday’s episode had to do the first season thing: recap last season and setup the new season. The Heroes writers know how to hook its viewers with familiar, likable characters (Hiro!) and plot twists (murder!). Adding David Anders (“Sark” on Alias) also provided depth. If you saw him on Alias, you know he’s capable of playing deceptive characters. This show is definitely the solid foundation for NBC’s Monday night.

Journeyman proved it has potential. For fans of time travel shows and movies, like me, this show won’t be dropped quickly. It’s been a long time since Quantum Leap aired. While the characters seem interesting, the first episode of Journeyman only gave hints of who they are and why we should like them. If they build on that, then the audience will be rooting for the main character to save people throughout time, while trying to get home.

Let me know which fall TV shows you’re excited about – new and returning. Maybe I’ll become a fan, too. Or at least rent them once the season is over.

-Cori Stoddard, SKORCH online editor/intern

Top Left: Chuck, Monday at 8p.m., NBC

Middle Right: Heroes, Monday at 9p.m., NBC

Bottom Left: Journeyman, Monday at 10p.m., NBC

Beauty at the Emmy Awards

I always enjoy watching awards shows. As a pop culture, film and television junky, I can’t help it. Even when the awards drag on, I know I can always count on oohing, aahing or boohing the outfits the stars wear.

At this year’s Emmy Awards, the trend seemed to be sleeveless or strapless dresses with gathered fabric draping from between the bosoms. Another “trend” I noticed was not enough plus-sized women presenters or nominees. The super-skinny women who did present seemed to be using fabric to add curves: billowy, curtain-like dresses on petite actresses and dresses with extra fabric gathered at cleavage-devoid chests. They want to be more voluptuous.

Our go-to-gal for glamorous curves, Queen Latifah, didn’t disappoint with what she wore. Her gorgeous red sleeveless dress, with a wide v-neck, showed off her assets – but not as a “fashion malfunction.” Her look was complemented by her half up and half down hair, long dangle earrings, and matching red lipstick – no doubt from Cover Girl.



I was also happy to see the elegant, classy look America Ferrera sported. Her fashion choices go perfectly with her genuinely sweet personality. She wore a beautiful cobalt blue strapless dress, by Monique Lhuillier. The glittery belt at her waist and the overall, subtle ruching, complemented her curves. Her upswept curls and Lorraine Schwartz diamond chandelier earrings, along with her smoky eyes, added to the glamour of the evening. Of course, the shiny gold statuette she won was a nice accessory.

So, now there’s only four months until the Golden Globe Awards (January 13, 2008) and five months until the Academy Awards (February 24, 2008).

Check out SKORCH Magazine for the latest in celebrity fashions.

-Cori Stoddard, online editor/intern

Photos: Hayden Panettiere (Jeff Vespa/WireImage.com); Queen Latifah (WireImage.com); America Ferrera (Associated Press)

Fashion Show Today!

Hey Ladies!
Join us today for a plus and petite fashion show at Bridgeport Village (in Tigard, OR) at 2p.m.
We've got the booth all set up and are entering people to win $150 of SWAK clothing! This is the Fashion for the Cure event, to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. It's a great cause, with rockin' music and Skorch'n women!





Above Left: SKORCH Magazine co-owner Carrie Woomer
Above Right: Co-owner Jessica Reese-Kane and Rock the Runway model Kristina
Bottom: Booth at Fashion for the Cure

Fashion for the Cure

Starts today, so come join us for a good cause!
Bridgeport Village and Portland Picks.com present Fashion for the Cure. SKORCH Magazine will be producing a fashion show to help fashionable ladies to dress for their type. Be sure to mark your calendars and look for SKORCH Magazine! We'll have a booth and you never know what we'll have in store. Sept. 6, 7, 8, and 9th! For more information, visit http://www.bridgeport-village.com/.

Hats are Back!

Have you ever seen an outfit in a movie and thought, “I want that!”? This happened with online editor Cori when she recently saw the newsboy hat Catherine Zeta-Jones wore in the movie No Reservations. (See her here in the photo gallery, fifth from the last photo.)

As we all know, fall hats are one of the big trends this year. The thing Cori loves about the newsboy hat is its versatility: chic but practical. What better way to cover up a bad hair day and keep your head stylishly warm? The volume on top also balances out curves.
Lane Bryant, $19.50

What’s your favorite hat trend for fall? A sleek fedora or the other it hat of the season: the cloche? SKORCH’s executive editor Carrie loves the Burberry duffle hat. Check out all of her picks in the newly released September issue.

Let us know what hat you’ll be wearing for fall and winter. Let’s bring hats back to the must list for women’s wear!
Xoxo, The SKORCH Team - www.skorchmagazine.com











Torrid, $12.98

Burberry, $220











Pinkham Millinery, price upon request