>> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today." with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hey, everybody. so good to see you. apparently, there's a song playing, called "how deep is your love," by calvin harris and the disciples. >> i like them. >> you cue it like that, push the play button. >> thirsty thursday, everybody. the only bad thing, it's also ihoda day. >> doesn't make it bad. it's excellent. >> yes. we have a great show for you today. sex in the city star and style trendsetter, sarah jessica parker is here to talk about

shoes. she has a new line of shoes. she'll show you how to get your looks. she's becoming more and more beautiful as the years go on. >> she is. >> she's a sweet woman. >> obviously, the shoes are awesome. she'll pick out a couple of pairs for cakathie and myself. she has a new tv show coming, too. >> one of the most iconic bands from the 80s has been rocking the plaza. "hungry like the wolf," is duran duran, out with new music. >> couple of special ambush makeovers today for two deserving moms, both whose children were diagnosed with cancer. they've had heartache and hardship. we're looking forward to making their day. >> last night, couple of things on television. >> i watched the debate, as much as i could. >> me, too. >> let's start with "america's got talent." it was howard stern's last show, and they were going to pick the winner. the winner was a ventriloquist.

we had one on yesterday. we won season ten. $1 million and will headline a show in vegas. headlining a show in vegas is huge money. >> in fact, the gentleman on with us yesterday, he won the second season, right? >> yeah. >> he just signed after that, $100 million five-year deal. >> who knew that ventriloquists in vegas were a hot ticket? i didn't know. >> who used to do madame? remember? can somebody figure that out? that's the first time i enjoyed watching a ventriloquist. it was outrageous. >> sometimes you think you're talking to two people, like we did yesterday. it was unique. remember? >> oh, yes. this was howard's last night. was beth deciding she missed him too much?

>> probably contributed. he said it has run its course. remember what a radical choice people thought howard stern was on the show? later, he was actually a good judge, fair, firm, also those things. >> honest. >> who do you think should replace howard as a judge? >> besides us? >> besides us. >> that'd be too many women then. we'd love to know from you. >> simon cowell is one of the people, i'm sure, they've been talking about. >> yeah. simon has a lot of the same attributes as howard. >> a lot of people saw the debate last night. >> yes. fireworks. wasn't the fourth of july. >> what's interesting, a lot of times, debates don't have tons of viewership, but i think, people are watching these debates. there's sport and showmanship, but i bet people wouldn't normally be watching a debate this early, tuned in and probably learned things. even though they were expecting to be entertained by all of it.

>> remember a couple months ago, we said, we want to get all the candidate on at some point. so far, only one has accepted our invitation. >> it was the right one. >> she is killing it. carly fiorina. she is such a nice woman. we were impressed with her when she was here with her husband. >> no matter if you agree or disagree with her politics, she won last night. it was almost like a slam dunk. when you watch something like that, and you watch that happen, i was just -- she was on point. >> focused. >> composed. she seemed elegant. it was one of those things when you're watching someone in action, knowing all the eyeballs are on you and knowing how razor sharp you have to be. >> she never fumbles for a word. >> i couldn't believe it. >> never a, ahh, hmm. >> underscored how all of the others didn't compare, i think, in terms of how they answered their questions. >> i thought several had wonderful moments, but overall,

for the night, i think everybody is sort of agreeing that it was carly's night. >> do we have the thing yet or no? >> probably. >> we do. >> here's the thing, everyone was waiting, a lot, for the question to be asked of donald trump, when he and "rolling stone" magazine said, would you vote for somebody with that face? talking about her persona. you wondered how carly would respond. >> she had with the ad about the, which was clever, as well. >> not like this. this was probably the moment of the night, if you missed the debate. take a look. >> the quote was, i'm not sure we need half a billion dollars for women's health issues. he said he misspoke. you said that's going to haunt him. why? >> i think it's a terrible statement. i think it'll haunt him, absolutely. he came back later and said he misspoke. there was no question because i heard when he said the statement. i was watching, and he said the statement. i said, wow, i can't believe it. i will take care of women. i respect women. i will take care of women.

>> ms. fiorina, i want to ask you about this. in an interview last week in "rolling stone" magazine, donald trump said this about you, quote, look at that face. would anyone vote for that? can you imagine that, the face of our next president? mr. trump said he was talking about your persona, not your appearance. please feel free to respond what you think about his persona. >> you know, it's interesting to me, mr. trump said that he heard mr. bush very clearly, and what mr. bush said. i think women all over this country heard very clearly what mr. trump said. [ applause ] >> donald had an interesting reaction. donald usually is not phased by much. i've known him forever and don't think i've seen him phased by anything. >> he said, she's really pretty, or something. >> beautiful face, beautiful woman. >> that got zero response in the room. >> the human moments that make it -- i don't know if it's going to impact his standing in the

polls. who knows? >> you know what's interesting, she used so few words. some people think, i was to talk, make my point. she used few words and made her point. >> interesting. she's acting presidential, isn't she? >> all right. new york fashion week. it ends today, and we thought we'd look at some of the more out there looks in honor of sarah, who is here. here's the question. >> would you wear this? this is ckanye's collection. >> i'd wear what he's wearing, not the other stuff. looks like the cast of the "the walking dead." >> yeah. >> what do you think of these? these are the dickys. they're back. >> it's not a dicky. >> isn't it? >> no. >> it kind of looks like one. >> the one on the right looks like the dicky. >> it covers your neck. >> that covers her neck. >> no.

>> whatever. are we going to get to see the dickys? >> later. >> i've waited my life to see a good dicky. >> apparently, the dickys are back. >> they never left. they're a part shirt that don't have arms. >> right. >> they were great because you can look like you're wearing a turtleneck sweater, but it's not all the heaviness. >> right. doesn't make your jacket look bulky or sweater look bulky. >> yeah. we don't have any idea what we're moving on to. all right. no, we're not. that is gypsy sport. >> moving on. bright colors. >> all right. people want to see, how is bet midler looking like her mother? >> it's so -- >> i can't tell. i wish i had my iphone 6 plus or something.

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taking this love for shoes to a new level. >> she is. her latest collection is hitting the shelves at bloomingdales, and she's here to talk about that and her return to hbo, which i didn't realize. congratulations. cheers to everything. >> cheers. >> yes. >> we're drinking your -- >> we're here to talk about your -- >> all right. >> -- shoes. >> exactly. >> not my stuff. by the way, aren't these adorable in? >> we didn't even finish. try to finish one thing today, ladies. >> the drinking, we can finish. >> i have to say, you guys really exceed all expectations. i mean, you know, i sit at home -- well, not often, but i get to see you. it's a delight. it seems like it can't be true, the silliness, the speaking at the same time, but it happens. it's not even planned. >> how do we do it day after day? >> it makes people so happy. >> we hope so. >> or else it's the opposite.

we're in our own world. >> something making a lot of people happy is this shoe line. kathie was trying them on, because they're in her size, 7. >> sample size, 7. >> she has beautiful ankles. >> doesn't she? show them more. >> the only thing i have left. >> we have our first new york city home. launched the collection not quite two years ago, and have our first new york city home, which is the iconic store, bloom k dale ing da -- bloomingdales. i'll be there on saturday. >> what time? >> starting at 12:00 on saturday. >> what makes -- you look at all these shoes and they're beautiful, but what makes a perfect shoe? how would you describe the perfect shoe? >> i think it's a personal kind of -- >> for you. >> -- experience. for me, i love a single sole.

i dabbled with a platform, but i'm a believer in the single sole. revisiting and recommitting to the single sole. color is a neutral. the shoes be made in italy. i think that makes a big difference. >> why? >> because they're -- >> craftsmanship. >> they're storied and have been making shoes for hundreds of years. it's just their gift. it's one of the great exports from italy. >> you get to write-off your trips to italy every time. >> i'm not that clever, but for the customer, i will say, a shoe that is well-made, that lasts a lifetime, while it might be somewhat of an investment, i think you are honor bound by the relationship with your customer. >> what is the price point? they're higher than payless, but not too high. >> it's one of the reasons i had been, you know, courted rather

generously for a long time about having a shoe collection. the reason i didn't is because i couldn't make a quality shoe. i felt it would be dishonorable, if i didn't want to wear the shoe myself, how could i ask anybody to spend their hard-earned dollars? yes, the price point is a little higher, but it's because the shoe is made in italy with fine leather. it's comfortable. it'll last forever. >> comfortable. >> you did these -- >> beautiful. >> i forget the name. wait, what's our -- >> i'm hooked. never mind. >> this is earthla and glow. >> if you were to pick a shoe in a larger size for me, what would you pick? >> 8.5 to 10. >> which would be your pick? >> you like color, and i believe in color as a neutral. that one in turquoise, one of our first shoes.

>> beautiful. >> very first launch, the first collection. or -- >> i love this. like we're shopping. >> this is the bobbi. can you squeeze the front of your foot in it, just to feel it. >> don't make me feel bad. >> cinderella. >> i'm going to try. >> oh, my gosh! >> it looks good. >> beautiful toes. >> put the weight on your metatarsal, the ball of your foot. >> oh. this is uncomfortable. >> this is our fusion, so gorgeous. a bunch of these are going to be at bloomingdales. not every pair. i don't want to taunt the viewing audience who is super sensitive. >> also tell us about this new hbo show. you've been called back to television. >> i have. >> we've been waiting. >> i'm going home. it's an idea i've been working on for a number of years, and we found this amazing writer. it's a show about a woman who has been married for 17 years.

she has two kids. in the pilot, she is sort of -- this catastrophic event happens and she reveals to her husband that she's no longer in love with him, and weary despite their efforts to make it work. in the remaining time, there's other rel vativelations about h the tables turn. it's this view of divorce. >> married to one of my most favorite actors. >> first choice, and he said yes. he hasn't been in television for 20 years. molly shannon and tracy letz, these great writers. >> when? >> we shoot in november. i don't know when we'll air. i'm hoping for the sunday nighttime slot. >> of course. >> thank you. >> you can wear your own shoes. >> i can't. there is no sarah jessica parker in her world. she doesn't exist. >> she could love them. >> great to see you. >> thank you.

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it's thirsty thursday, with a special edition of ambush makeovers. in honor of childhood cancer awareness month. >> thanks to the volunteer power charity dedicated to raising money for cancer research, we found two wonderful women who knew too well what it's like to have a child to suffered from the disease. >> today, our contributors, celebrity stylist and style expert gave these moms a makeover. >> these are terrific people you found. >> yes. it was an honor to work on these people. so brave. so much courage. >> the first mom is a married mother of two. her name is jerry shepherd.

here's her story. >> my name is jerry shepherd. in 2009, my husband and i heard the words, "your son has leukemia." in an instant, we fell apart. our son, maddox, was 2 1/2 at the time, and my heart ached to think of the journey he'd endure. the devastating news didn't stop there. soon after, i was diagnosed with breast cancer, while my little boy was in treatment for his cancer. as i fought my own battle, it would be my brave son that gave me courage. thankfully, 2012 marked the end of both of our treatments. maddox is 9 years old and in remission, and i am cancer free. >> yay! we're so excited. jerry is here with her husband, brad. her son, maddox, now 9 years old, and daughter, danica, who is 8. keep your blindfolds on, okay? i'll give you the green light when it's ready. ready, maddox? >> yeah.

>> okay. stand by. here is jerry shepherd before. all right. let's see the new you. come on out. >> wow! oh, my gosh. beautiful. gorgeous. >> are you ready to see your beautiful wife and mom? >> ready. >> take off your blindfolds, everybody. >> oh, my goodness. >> my gosh! >> mom, are you ready to see yourself? >> yes. >> you're going to like what you see. >> spin around. >> oh, my gosh. >> you look gorgeous. >> amazing. >> don't ruin your makeup. you look to beautiful. dip d dib dab, okay? you're happy. >> i am so happy to see that. tell us about it. >> she had color on the top, but

it was much darker. >> hombre. >> in reverse. i made her lighter on the bottom, put streaks around the face. then vanessa gave her this beautiful haircut, simple and sweeping.perfectly. >> maddox? >> she looks amazing. >> so do you guys. >> yeah. >> she looks incredible. always looks incredible, but even more. >> i love that. nothing says fall like that. it's beautiful. >> we love it. we picked this together. we want to thank white house black market. beautiful jacket. >> thank you. join the group. our second beautiful lady is jennifer. she's a wife and mom who has survived the worst news a parent could ever receive. show her story. >> my name is jennifer. in 2007, when she was just 3, my

daughter was diagnosed with leukemia. after completing her 28-month treatment, she developed a secondary cancer, and ultimately lost her battle due to complicated from her bone marrow transplant. she was only 8 when she passed away, three years ago. since then, my son, jordan and i, have worked hard to raise awareness about this devastating disease. we created the rays of hope hero fund in memory of ray anna. we have raised over $300,000, which funds childhood cancer research. >> and she is here with her mother, linda, and her aunt, virginia montgomery, who have been huge supporters in her life. we want you to hold on to those blindfolds for a moment. one last look at jennifer's before picture. bring out jennifer. ♪ this is my fight song >> wow!

i know that dress. you look beautiful. >> ladies, take off the blinders. >> wow. >> gorgeous. >> pretty. >> use the mics so we can hear you. >> gorgeous. >> you are. yes, we need that. turn around and see you beautiful you look. >> oh, my gosh. wow. >> gorgeous. >> amazing. >> gorgeous. >> that's really you. >> it is. you look beautiful. right there. >> the tears are coming. >> coming down, yeah. >> love that haircut. >> thank you. this is vanessa, always does a brilliant job at finding the perfect cut for your face shape. her hair was gold. so gold, it made her skin look a little pink in a bad way. by making it -- usually, i say, keep hair warm, but i made it ashier. >> beautiful. >> i also made the dark a little

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if you're having people over for brunch this weekend, you may already have your menu planned. what about the drinks, people? >> whether you're making something salty, sweet, savory or spicy, our food team came up with the perfect pairings, courtesy of wine for women author, leslie sbrocco. >> hello, ladies. >> we haven't seen you since spring. >> i missed you. no better way to say hello than with champagne. the perfect brunch wine is champagne. this is one of my favorites. >> everything else is sparkling wine. >> take a sip of this. what i've done actually -- and i want to show you, this is a half bottle. it's an ideal way for brunch. when you're doing day drinking, don't overindulge with the bottle. this is two and a half or three glasses, one for me. >> exactly.

>> take a bite. you have sweet fruit. what i did, because when a wine says brewed, it means dry. i added sweetness with a cherry. >> if you've never had an italian one, fantastic. >> unbelievable. add to the champagne, and a perfect pairing. >> lovely, darling. >> that was the sweet, now salty. nothing better than the combination. this is for you, hoda. go around. >> okay. >> i paired it with this one, from new zealand. a whisper of sweetness, making it perfect with the salty. when you have the salty take, you need a good foil. they're eating. who cares about the wine. you have a snack. >> put it together. >> what i want to do is make a cocktail out of this. you have a little wine, taste the wine first. then in two simple steps, we're going to do this. we have the wine, which has a little bit of sweetness.

add lime juice. just like that. then i want you girls to spank your mints. >> what? >> i know you like to spank. >> i like to spank hoda. >> what does it mean? >> put it in your hand like this. >> bad. >> very bad mint. >> bad mint. >> wow. >> drop it in? >> smell the aroma. >> stir it up. >> i want another bite of that. i'll come back. >> a little spicy, ladies. >> yeah. >> we have spicy sausage. this one is a can. try it. get in there and try it. >> not as pretty. >> it's great. you can take it outside and make a punch. basically, take it, pull it in, boom. >> wow. >> add a little pomegranate juice, now we have it nice and absolutely beautiful. >> okay. >> then a little bit of a syrup. always have this on hand for a sweetener.

>> perfect. >> now to the savory section. >> we have everything better with bacon. >> everything is better with bacon. >> what is this? >> this is an egg bake. it has egg, hash browns, bacon, everything at once. >> cheese. >> you can do the bottom. >> you can chill down the reds and drink red wine. >> really? >> i love it, especially in the summer. >> this is from spain. it is -- >> god bless you. >> it is light and fruity. that was a little -- >> delicious. >> thank you. >> thank you, leslie. >> is it okay or not okay to post a toilet selfie? find out what we have to say next. first, this is "today" on nbc. >> how do we do it? are you still waiting to change your bath tub?

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all right. time for okay or not okay. celebrities like miley cyrus have posted pictures of themselves in the bathroom.

not just in the bathroom, on the porcelain throne. we were asked, is it okay or not okay to share toilet pictures, like on the toilet. >> here's what we had to say. >> i don't like to talk about it. >> no, it is not. period. end of story. strong letter to follow. >> that was strong. it's up to you, but please, please, never hand me your phone ar wards and ask me to take a picture for you. that's nasty. >> how would you know they were in there taking pictures? >> i'm in the stall next to them and i'm witnessing it. >> forget it. >> that one went on and on. >> tomorrow, jill martin gets up close and personal with richard gere. >> from the show that'll blow your mind, "blindspot." >> what does your handbag say about you? hers ha z s has a bowling ball. >> a great thursday. a deadly fire... claims two more

lives in lake county. right now at 11:00, a deadly fire claims two more lives in lake county. and the flames continue to spread. good morning. thanks for joining us. i'm kris sanchez. >> and i'm scott mcgrew. we begin with that valley fire. the containment did not grow, but the fire did. here's the latest numbers. the fires have burned 73,700 acres. two people have been killed. and four people are missing. >> firefighters have that fire 35% contained thanks in part to the rain that helped douse flames yesterday. we do hope another day of temperate weather will help them gain even more ground today. >> so t