1. Candace Bushnell has agreed to a two-book deal with HarperCollins to write the Carrie Diaries about Carrie Bradshaw in high school. We wonder if her adolescent backpacks were as cool as her grown-up handbags. [RackedLA]
2. Under the creative direction of Isaac Mizrahi, Liz Claiborne is seeking 'real women' for its latest Women Conquer All ad campaign. Women ages 25-75 can submit photos to lccasting@jv8inc.com. Maybe if you wear some Claiborne styles in your photo, it will increase your chances of getting picked. [WSJ]
3. Apparently Sarah Palin has a secret team of stylists that helps her, um, look her best at public events. Is the team responsible for her hairstyle as well? [NYMag]
4. Forget McCain and Obama, SheFinds is currently in the lead for the Love! This Site Award from DivineCaroline. Click here to cast your vote for the best blog on the block. Winners will be announced in December. [divinecaroline]

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Candace Bushnell and HarperCollins is a good match. Look forward to good thing between the two of them.