Holiday windows from 'SNL' to child's play Nov 19, 2009
"We're going to dress them in vintage, but beaded, sequined, opulent luxury, over-to-top, but not too precious. But up close, it won't be perfect. There are imperfections. That's a sign of the times.". CHICAGO. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
From Elvis to Madonna, rare rock relics on sale Nov 18, 2009
Have you ever had a burning desire to own a pair of Michael Jacksons beaded socks ... Theres also the mold used to make the fangs Jackson wore in the Thriller video ($1,000-$2,000), along with a gorgeously beaded glove ($10,000-$12,000) and a pair of socks covered with crystal beads ($2,000-$3,000). (MSNBC -- Music)
Rich with history, high in Transylvania Nov 15, 2009
There are also art galleries and shops selling folk crafts, such as fragile painted or beaded eggs, embroidered clothing and linen, figurines, carpets, blankets, pottery, wood carvings, and icons. On the street, women sell their own handcrafted and embroidered tablecloths, skirts, blouses, and intricate lacework. (Boston Globe)
COLUMN: Where have all the aprons gone? Nov 13, 2009
I gravitated toward a corner filled with clothing beaded sweaters, jackets, cocktail dresses and dozens of hats, many with tiny veils. And there, lining one long, low shelf, were aprons. (Easton Journal, MA)
* Sweet Taiwan Oct 29, 2009
Other items in the store include bags sewn from recycled coffee bean sacks and fabrics created by Lee, gourmet coffee beans that are roasted in small batches and ground by hand, pasta sauce, beaded and braided hemp bracelets and chokers, necklaces with large leather pendants and wraparound trousers made from pieces of silk in different weaves and colors. Dumplings made by Lees mother, a former restaurateur, are available as a meal or frozen for takeout. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Turn back the clock for Halloween and more Oct 20, 2009
Ivory and silver beaded flapper dress ($198. . (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Buying old-school style Oct 14, 2009
Just a few years ago she paid exactly that much for a beaded dress from Melbourne's Camberwell Markets. The stall owner told her it was a 1960s copy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Artists converge on the Plaza Sep 30, 2009
Wood carvings and pottery, beaded pieces, blown glass, clothing and jewelry were the non-traditional items displayed that one might not expect to find at an art fair. The more traditional elements such as oil or acrylic paintings, photography and drawings were all prevalent as well. (University News, MO)
The new luxe: Getting down to practicality Sep 22, 2009
It's a big departure from the elaborately beaded evening gowns and unwearable flights of fancy like see-through pants that have dominated runways in recent years. The everyday looks are vivid examples of how the industry is responding to a new thriftiness that has extended to the rich, who have grappled with declining net worth since last year's financial meltdown. (Honolulu Advertiser)
1,000 Springs Festival of the Arts attracts 70 artists Sep 18, 2009
Her designs grace necklaces, earrings and bracelets, and she recently added beaded watch bands to her repertoire. Its bold, its trendy, she said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Luxury for less Aug 30, 2009
Anthropologie beaded sundress, $48 ... An embroidered and beaded Elie Tahari blouse for $18. (The Palm Beach Post)
Young Afghan Freed from Gitmo to Sue U.S. Aug 28, 2009
He wore a white robe and a traditional beaded cap as he sat stiffly on an office couch. Lawyers and family members say Jawad was submitted to various types of torture while imprisoned, including sleep deprivation and beatings. (CBS News -- World)
A Fashionable Fall Aug 28, 2009
There is the beaded cropped vest, classic fur collars on coats, or completely fur-lined jackets with hoods to keep you warm when you are walking to that dreaded class on K Street. Have fun with Fall 2009's hottest trends. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
New season, new attitude, new look. These (real) women have it. So can you. Aug 27, 2009
Anamaria Wilson says getting rid of the suit jacket and wearing a beaded tank or a halter top underneath will add punch. Even changing a belt from simple to embellished can help change the tone of an ensemble. (Boston Globe)
Fall fashion trends - expert advice from those who know Aug 27, 2009
"It is about accessorizing your bamboo cotton sweat outfit. Attraction is all in the hair, makeup and the accessories. Who has time to put together a three-piece outfit at 6 a.m. for an 8 a.m. class? Throw on a comfy cute sweat suit by Pink Lotus or a cotton maxi dress by Lani, Havianas sandals, beaded bracelets, sunnies and a quick blow dry to the hair and you're ready to go.". Rousso agrees that when it comes to accessorizing, students are keen. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
* Style with a conscience Aug 26, 2009
The stores specialty is the kind of fair trade style that Wang first saw on her friend, including T-shirts, tunics, hand-knit shawls and scarves, handbags and beaded jewelry from countries such as India, Kenya, Thailand and Bangladesh. Home accessories, organic cocoa, coffee beans and dried fruit are also available, and gifts can be wrapped with colorful, handspun hemp twine and sent with one-of-a-kind greeting cards, which are also sold at Earth Tree. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Traditional Native beadwork artists to present at Encounter Center Aug 23, 2009
Hunkpapa, and Diane Comes Out Holy Two Sticks, Oglala Lakota, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30. The event will be free. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Retro styles of Hawaii on exhibit Aug 15, 2009
Get a rare glimpse into the island fashions that helped shape Hawai'i's style over the first five decades of statehood, in "50 Years of Fashion in Hawai'i." The exhibition, in partnership with the Hawaii Fashion Incubator (Hifi), features 50 colorful garments from the University of Hawai'i-Manoa's archived Costume Collection, including a '50s Alfred Shaheen aloha dress, '60s Miss Hawaii women's bathing suits and feather hats, a '70s Elizabeth Arden beaded maxi skirt, and much more. It's open... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Back to School Clothing Essentials Aug 8, 2009
This cotton top is short-sleeved with a scoop neck and has beaded embellishments for a touch of class. It can be worn with jeans and skirts, under a denim jacket or oversized shirt, layered with a tank top, or with a belt or scarf. (Suite101.com)
Profiles of Bay Area craftspeople Aug 6, 2009
Her foray into crafts started with beaded lamp shades, which she made for herself. Nine years ago, she started selling them at ACC. Now she only makes the vessels, which range from 20 to 40 inches tall and cost $400 to $6,000. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Vintage Clothing Shows Aug 3, 2009
Beaded flapper dress from the '20s are also great additions to a collection. Scrutinize the bead work for serious flaws and ensure the shoulders aren't showing signs of shattering. (Suite101.com)
Vintage Clothing Show Survival Tips... Aug 3, 2009
Special pieces, like beaded flapper dresses should be stored off the hanger. They should be gently folded between muslin or acid-free paper and placed in acid-free boxes. (Suite101.com)
* Textile town all sewn up Jul 22, 2009
Hungchi (, No. 2077, tel: (02) 2556-9406) sells ornately beaded lace fabric for NT$600 to NT$800 per ma, as well as flowery chiffon for NT$360 per ma. For something a bit more special, visit Chuanchanhsing (i, No. 2086, (02) 2559-9957) where beautiful silk panne velvet in soft, muted colors goes for NT$600 per ma. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Billerica consignment stores hit hard by recession Jul 21, 2009
Filled with unique oriental rugs, costume jewelry, small china plates, beaded handbags and modern used clothing, the store was attracting loads of local buyers in its prime ... Just combing through Goodies packed wooden racks consumers can find a 1970s pink Mod dress or an unworn paisley hippie skirt, or a silver-beaded and sequin dress worn decades ago at the Miss America Pageant. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Urban Harvest reaps fifth year of outdoor shopping Jul 10, 2009
He passed the white tents of Urban Harvest, where women in sundresses browsed handmade and beaded wares. The annual street market kicked off its fifth season Thursday on Fourth Street and Broadway Avenue. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Dancing with honor: Ronan teen proudly accepts responsibility as Arlee Celebration's Young Warrior Jul 5, 2009
Two generations later, Rose proudly beaded Joe's vest and leggings for her young warrior ... His Native dressing features more than two dozen eagle feathers, and numerous beaded representations of eagles in flight. (Missoulian, MT)
How to Vary Your Versatile T-Shirts Jul 4, 2009
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Heat Up Your Night With Summer Fashions Jun 16, 2009
Ady rayon-spandex strapless jumpsuit, $78 Earrings: "Silver Lake Teardrop" plated iron earrings, $24 Necklace: metal chain and beaded necklace, $18 Clutch: MICHAEL "Berkeley" leather clutch, $198; 866-709-5677 for stores Shoes: "Celine" nappa leather wedges, $98. Yes, jumpsuits are back. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Honoring ancestry: Winona artist featured in American Indian art show Jun 5, 2009
Also featured are ledger art by Linda Haukaas, beaded moccasins by Ramona Stately Kitto and paintings by JoAnne Bird, who created the Spirit of Winona sculpture for Unity Park. Duran grew up in Winona. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Swindlers in saffron robes cashing in on peoples generosity Jun 4, 2009
Making rounds: A man dressed in a blue robe with long beaded necklace asking for donations from table to table along the busy Jalan Alor. One was still wearing the light brown pants while the other was in shorts but still wearing the shoes and socks that went with the monk outfit. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Poetry in skin May 31, 2009
Her first pair of beaded slippers took a year, she said, in part because she had several other projects under way. Bryant has been a Yup'ik bilingual tutor in her home town, an artist in the school with the Anchorage School District and one of the instructors in the Alaska Native Heritage Center's Master Artist program. (Anchorage Daily News)
How to Get the Most Out of Your War... May 25, 2009
There are shoes that you will want to have last, like the black pumps, the beaded evening shoes and the knee high boots. Others, like ballet flats and flip-flops are more disposable and can be purchased for next to nothing. (Suite101.com)
Pow-wow returns to fairgrounds this weekend May 20, 2009
Some of the craftwork and items include wampum jewelry, beaded jewelry, silver and turquoise jewelry, corn husk dolls, furs, stones, wall paintings, leather fringe jackets, Native-themed clothing and hats, bamboo musical instruments, ponchos, rattles and blankets. For children, Orben said storyteller Loril Moondream would bring some animals, like chipmunks and squirrels, and tell the tales of the animals lives. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Dozens of craftsmen to set up in downtown Altavista May 15, 2009
Debbie Boyd, owner of Silver Enchantments in Danville, will be at the festival with handmade beaded earrings, necklaces, bracelets and children's jewelry, most of which she made. She's been making jewelry 10 years. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Goodbye to sandals in winter, wool in summer May 10, 2009
A recent window display at Bloomingdale's flagship store in Manhattan featured clothing that can be worn immediately but that also reflected the trends seen in the fashion shows for the fall collections: 1980s dance club looks such as short, beaded dresses and short skirts. These items were paired with cardigans or motorcycle jackets to jibe with the cool spring weather. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cool Fun Teen Fashion Trends for Su... May 5, 2009
The little black La Belle beaded mesh layer dress pictured below really does sell for the unbelievable price of $15. 00 (retail $57. (Suite101.com)
Britain fashionated by Michelle Obama's wardrobe Apr 2, 2009
Indeed, at the J.Crew store in Shadyside, customers were asking where they could buy the outfit -- a $298 beaded crystal cardigan and $158 pencil skirt in mint cotton jacquard, along with an $18 "perfect-fit" tee (The cardigan may be gone, but the skirt is available online and the T-shirt is in stores). At least one young woman walking past the J.Crew store in Shadyside seemed unimpressed, however. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Town Crier for TUESDAY Dec. 16 (65) Mar 26, 2009
The unique seasonal gift shoppe features gourmet packaged treats, antiques, plush, and handcrafted or uniquely embellished ornaments and giftware including stained glass, alpaca clothing, tole/decorative painting, florals, wire and beaded creations, great jewelry variety, pottery, rope baskets, soaps/lotions, jams/jellies, quilted items, fretwork, original cards, paper art, hand-crafted dolls, beeswax candles/ornaments, metalwork, original artwork, and 1 gifts. New merchandise arrives daily. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Accessories, skincare, gifts on sale Mar 19, 2009
Finds include Purva beaded jewelry boxes, a few Murval and Betsey Johnson handbags (fun Cheetah Girl and Ships Ahoy styles in the latter), and Y. blue jeans. (Boston Globe)
Where Style + Street Meet Mar 15, 2009
Most expensive items include women's jet-beaded Victorian and Edwardian capes ($850) and a man's full-length 1970s fur coat ($2,000) ... A heavy, beaded golden-beige silk tunic from the '60s, at left, glows with potential ($90). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Hef's Twins' Hair 'Too Over-Processed' for Charitable Donations Mar 10, 2009
"Idol" Top 13 finalist, Megan Corkrey, seen picking out a Danielle Stevens wood and beaded necklace with a stylist before attending the Finalist party at AREA in Los Angeles on Thursday. Kim and Khloe Kardashian as well as Maria Menounos partied with Old Navy s Supermodelquins at GUYS nightclub in LA on Thursday night to celebrate the clothing company's new advertising campaign. (Fox News)
How to Rock Your Retro Threads Mar 9, 2009
Wear those pants or pencil skirt with a beaded cardigan, a denim jacket in a dark wash, or a blazer in a complimentary color. Pair that check or pinstripe jacket with solid pants in a corresponding color, or wear it over a cute printed shirtwaist dress. (Suite101.com)
A Doll is Just a Doll?! At Precious Baby Doll Company, WE SAY NOT!!! Feb 24, 2009
They are 18" tall with a soft cotton beaded body and vinyl face and limbs. Precious Baby Doll Company also offers their customers clothing that is a high quality with adorable designs along with books and animals that sit under the dolls arm as though she has her very own stuffed animal!ADVERTISEMENT "There is no doubt these are beautiful and well made dolls," stated Mary Beth Wells, President of Precious Baby Doll Company, "as we have had tremendous positive response from our customers, but the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'You can't hide' Feb 17, 2009
During the festival she taught kids - also naked - how to make stuffed paper whales and beaded necklaces. Other than the obvious, the festival is like any other, with a new-age twist: people swim, they practice yoga, learn how to read auras and participate in healing circles. (The Palm Beach Post)
Patricia Field, Hollywood's maverick designer Feb 8, 2009
Only one item was custom made for the film - a beaded jacket that has to fall apart on cue. The rest came from the usual Field haunts, like vintage and designer boutiques, as well as her own shop, 302 Bowery, where she sells wigs, boas, platform shoes and a variety of funky fashions. (San Francisco Chronicle)
