Get your poodle skirts, Levis and saddle shoes and penny loafers out of the closet because it's almost time for the Taft District Chamber of Commerce Gala. This year's 50's-themed event will be held Oct. 11 at the Historic Fort. The evening starts with drinks at 5, followed by dinner at 7 and dancing at 9. There will also be silent and live auctions. If you haven't received an invitation in the mail, contact the chamber at 765-2165. ... Alpha House in danger of closing ... Council won't commit on site for monument ... TUHS puts together alumni band for Homecoming game ... Taft man arrested again on drug trafficking charge ... Library starts fall activities ... Quake shakes Valley Acres ... The Taft Union High School Class of 1938 gathered for its 70th reunion at O.T.'s Cookhouse last Saturday. Twelve members of the class and their spouses attended the dinner. They include, front from left to right, Mary (Lewis) McGuire, Ella (Rhine) Huffman, Vada (Payne) Henshaw, Marie (Quisenberry) Ray, Betty (Paulson) Davis, Linae (McKee) Ridgeway and Betty (Bennett) Hggins. Back row, Neal Mitchell, Homer Wildharber, Fred Hitchcock, Vic Killingsworth and Doug Gall. Davis traveled the farthest distance for the reunion, coming all the way from Sacramento. ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Saturday, September 20, 2008 Get your poodle skirts, Levis and saddle shoes and penny loafers out of the closet because it's almost time for the Taft District Chamber of Commerce Gala. This year's 50's-themed event will be held Oct. 11 at the Historic Fort. The evening starts with drinks at 5, followed by dinner at 7 and dancing at 9. There will also be silent and live auctions. If you haven't received an invitation in the mail, contact the chamber at 765-2165. Sep 20, 2008
Get your poodle skirts, Levis and saddle shoes and penny loafers out of the closet because it's almost time for the Taft District Chamber of Commerce Gala. This year's 50's-themed event will be held Oct. 11 at the Historic Fort. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
New Studies Report Wide Disparity in Health Care Plans Sep 17, 2008
As Huffington Post noted in July, "He has worn a pair of $520 black leather Ferragamo shoes on every recent campaign stop - from a news conference with the Dalai Lama to a supermarket visit in Bethlehem, PA." It is altogether fitting that McCain wore the golden loafers during a golf outing with President George H.W. Bush in which he rode around in cart displaying the sign, "Property of Bush #41. Hands Off.". Posted by: McCain is a LIAR. (Washington Post)
E. Convery: I remember that old gang of mine Sep 7, 2008
But, on a day off or during vacation time, he ceased to shave, wore old clothes donated to charity by a chimney sweep, a favorite religious (holey) T-shirt, old worn-down comfortable loafers or high top sneakers with his hair, of course, unkempt. He toiled away daily for the state for a period and later moved into the financial area of expertise. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Quality trumps quantity with a 'fit for life' shopping mantra Sep 6, 2008
Genie Roach, a court clerk in Portland, recently picked up her reheeled Franco Sarto black loafers at the Pacwest Shoe Repair and Keys shop downtown. The repair, $15, included a professional polish that made her 1-year-old shoes shine like new. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
A change for real Sep 6, 2008
Seriously wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:13 AM:" So we're focusing on her sex ed policy, (which for cripes sakes parents, teach your kids these things and don't wait for a civil servant in a school to do it for you), as the reason she shouldn't be in office? And her stance on abortion?Well, first off, thanks to Dragonlord for there finally being another voice of independant reason on these boards. Moderates seem to always be the voice of reason, either moderate left or moderate right.I'll agree that she... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Fall shopping, without the guilt Sep 1, 2008
My parents allowed only one pair of new school shoes: nice, neutral, penny loafers. But that fall I sat near a girl whose shoes matched her clothes. (Yahoo News)
The Death of the Credit Card Economy Aug 30, 2008
Writing a check or deducting the price of a pair of shoes directly from your bank account packs a much more potent emotional punch than charging the pair of Allen Edmonds loafers on your American Express platinum card. Chalk it up to a concept called "the pain of paying," said Dan Ariely, the author of. (Slate)
Magicians for Christ Aug 30, 2008
" She also catalogs shoes by profession: "[S]urgeons like clogs, but internists prefer rich-looking loafers. "Best LineDuring a , Joel Stein decides to sample the spit bucket and hits upon a replacement for the melting pot metaphor: "I thought it tasted like America. (Slate)
Gossip Girls set fashion trends Aug 27, 2008
One tip he's received: high-heeled penny loafers, which he says are part of a "chic, preppy look" that's being driven by the show. Other anticipated trends include structured bags, fringe, and "the deep purple plum color family is really, really strong for fall.". (AZCentral -- Style)
* 'Shinjuku' or broke Aug 6, 2008
Multi-colored suede loafers from Unbilical are NT$6,800 per pair, while hiking boots in bright, primary solids are NT$10,750 for mens sizes and NT$10,380 for womens. Store hours are from 1:30pm to 10pm; credit cards are accepted. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Best Foot Forward Aug 2, 2008
For women, the walk in time could be in dainty Mary Janes, girly Penny Loafers or clumpy Clogs. The toehold in the world of fashion could well vary between a closed world of correctness or peep-toes a la Sonia Gandhi. (India Times, India)
Marc Jacobs Collection for Fall 200... Aug 1, 2008
" Marc Jacobs Accessories for Fall 2008 Once famous for his "misplaced heel", a key feature of the collection was Jacob s intr oduction of a lower heel on shoes and boots. From the low-heeled riding boot to wrap-around style to this seaon's distinctive . Women s fashion glossies (like Elle July 2008) have picked up on probably the label s most distinctive footwear of the season, a with ring heel. Soft and slouchy suede is an up-and-coming look. Loafers are also making a comeback this fall, and... (Suite101.com)
Must-Have Boots & Shoes for Fall 20... Aug 1, 2008
Must-Have Boots & Shoes for Fall 2008: Slouchy Suede Shoes, Gladiators & Loafers, to Riding & Biker Boots ... Slouchy Suede Shoes, Gladiators & Loafers, to Riding & Biker Boots ... From slouchy suede ankle-boots, over-the-knee cuff boots, gladiator sandals and loafers; this season offers some great choices in women's fashion footwear. (Suite101.com)
Fashion statement: Shorts for men Aug 1, 2008
Then the bare ankle migrated from country-club Saturdays to meeting-room Mondays and suddenly men, whether shod in wingtips or loafers, were widely seen without socks. Now it appears that, after some stops and starts in recent seasons, the men of the white-collar work force are marching into the office in shorts. (International Herald Tribune)
Writer finds local color in Nantucket traditions Jul 31, 2008
For men it's a collar-up polo shirt in soft fruity colors like periwinkle blue and Bermuda sand pink (actually called Nantucket Red), longish, almost-to-the-knees shorts or flat-front pants with a pattern of lobsters or whales, and leather loafers or boat shoes without socks. Many sport the look, but few pull it off, and if it does not work it seems like a put-on, like New Jersey city slickers strutting around in cowboy hats and snakeskin boots at the Denver airport on their way to a ski... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Shorts crack the code Jul 31, 2008
Then the bare ankle migrated from country-club Saturdays to meeting-room Mondays and suddenly men, whether shod in wingtips or loafers, were widely seen without socks. Now it appears that, after some stops and starts in recent seasons, the men of the white collar work force are marching into the office in shorts. (International Herald Tribune)
Teen turns love for shoes into charity Jul 22, 2008
There were tall, black boots, strappy sequined sandals, slightly dated pumps, trendy patterned sneakers and one particularly outrageous pair of gold-and-black snake skin loafers and an assortment of old running shoes. All were packed in the back of Reissmann's green Subaru, each pair nestled neatly together and spilling out of the cardboard fruit flats stacked almost to the ceiling. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Safety Procedures Around Horses-Tra... Jul 21, 2008
Sandals, flip-flops, stilettos and loafers are not riding attire. Don t go buy expensive riding boots if riding is something you and your family do once a year. (Suite101.com)
A hostel guy in a Lilly Pulitzer world Jul 20, 2008
For men it's a collar-up polo shirt in soft fruity colors like periwinkle blue and Bermuda sand pink (actually called Nantucket Red), longish almost to the knees shorts or straight-front pants with a pattern of lobsters or whales, a cloth belt embroidered with more whales or classic sports cars, leather loafers or boat shoes without socks, big waterproof sailing and diving chronograph watch, gold wedding band, and the haircut, long enough for conditioner but short in the back and around the... (Boston Globe)
New altitude for footwear at Inman Park store Jul 19, 2008
For men, there are perforated loafers and white loafers by Toque that sell for $165. The handbag selection includes a slouchy studded gray shoulder bag by Linea Pelle ($425) and a Rioni bag, one of only 500 in the United States, with puckered leather ($650). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Fancy footwear Jul 17, 2008
Mens lace-ups and loafers ... Court shoes, loafers, ballerina and casual pumps in another range Bata Flexible with leather uppers, are worth more than a second look ... For the latter, its about loafers, boating and ballerina shoes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
What to Wear on a Long-Haul Flight Jul 13, 2008
Try and go for comfortable flats or loafers, which combine fashion and function. Teetering along lengthy airport walkways or negotiating aircraft steps in high heels is not something to be recommended whilst balancing a carry-on bag, and other in-flight paraphernalia. (Suite101.com)
Dress for the heat, but keep it neat Jul 7, 2008
"Now he is worried about not wearing a tie, losing the socks and sporting loafers," Thomas says. "Otherwise, guys run the risk of feeling like an English schoolboy.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Observer Woman Jul 6, 2008
Her confidence and her style - the grubby band T-shirts matched with aspirational PPQ-does-Chanel cardigans, loafers and a vintage satchel - inspire Heat readers and fashion editors alike. It's unsurprising, then, that her latest TV gig is a fashion show, which she presents with Gok Wan, and which she describes as 'pretty much my dream job. (Guardian Unlimited)
Suite Dreams Jun 28, 2008
His college roommate was a manager at a pharmaceutical company and always said to give him a call if wanted a real job, if he wanted to trade track spikes for loafers, if he finally got tired of the lonesome hours hurling a carbon fiber spear across a field and walking after it. Hazle made the call. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
EXCERPT: Take a peek inside 'Say You're One of Them' Jun 26, 2008
Naema's jeans, mutumba loafers, and braided hair dribbled water, her big eyes red from crying. Usually she sauntered in singing a Brenda Fassie song, but to night she plodded in deflated. (USA Today -- Life)
Tom Ford returns to Milan, his fashion heartland Jun 25, 2008
The accessory focus includes shoes - all made in Italy and everything that Ford loves, from riding boots with a zipper front to burnished leather loafers. Upstairs again and a large urn, a 16th-century Italian antique, is the guardian of the more formal clothes, while sportswear, with a standout collection of knits, encompasses the rest of a man's sartorial life. (International Herald Tribune)
Step out in style Jun 19, 2008
Make a fashion statement with these white loafers by Pedro ... Loafers with matching bag. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The Nation Tiny Town: Washington After a Fall Jun 15, 2008
He had just worked out and was wearing a sweaty Bills sweatshirt and long shorts and black loafers with tube socks. An MSNBC spokesman who was with us tried to declare Mr. Russert s attire off the record, which I found hilarious, and which I was of course compelled to include in the story. (New York Times)
It's sandalseason!Love your feet from heel to toe Jun 10, 2008
From knee-high boots to Roman sandals to mens leather loafers, it is essential to purchase shoes that fit you correctly and to ensure that they keep fitting you well. This means no squeezing into a size seven-and-a half when youve always been an eight it doesnt matter if its the last pair in the store and replacing shoes when they become worn down with use. (MSNBC -- Environment)
By the numbers Jun 2, 2008
Pass on the dress shoes (and fake gators), and opt for casual loafers, espadrilles or sandals. Post-Gazette fashion editor LaMont Jones can be reached at or 412-263-1469. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Happiness is... May 30, 2008
Loafers, moccasins and when I could carry it off even boots. Laces, I avoid Im just too lazy to tie them. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Finding the proper attire for a graduation dinner May 27, 2008
You can go with an open-collar, buttoned shirt or a knit crewneck pullover, and wear leather loafers or lace-up shoes rather than sneakers. Send your fashion, style and etiquette questions to Post-Gazette fashion editor LaMont Jones at or 412-263-1469. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Exclusive: Sebastian Faulks interview May 25, 2008
Before starting Devil May Care, did he make a check list of the regulation fitments of Bond novels the Bentley and the Morland cigarettes, the sea-island cotton shirts, the loafers, the shoulder-holster guns, the drink, the meals, the torture, the gadgets, the girls. He put together a detailed dossier, he says, and found a very handy backup reference book in Henry Chancellor s companion to the Bond novels. (Times Online)
D'Arcy must wait for verdict on CAS appeal May 16, 2008
NICK D'ARCY wore his favourite brown leather shoes to the Court of Arbitration for Sport yesterday afternoon, hoping the lucky loafers would help swing a favourable decision so he can board a plane to the Olympics in China. After a marathon five-and-a-half-hour appeal hearing in Sydney, during which he gave evidence and was rigorously cross-examined, D'Arcy emerged still not knowing if he would be reinstated to the Australian Olympic swimming team. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Making it work May 13, 2008
Even on casual days, a blazer and loafers can dress up jeans or khakis and still help you look polished and properly attired. "Dressing appropriately in the office is a sign of respect," style experts Kim Johnson Gross and Jeff Stone write in "Dress Smart Men: Wardrobes That Win in the New Workplace.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
LETTERS: NCT, May 10, 2008 May 11, 2008
" So, let's be clear about all this fairness talk. It's pap, it's phoney, and it's a lie.Someone earning $2 million a year already pays a higher share of cost, simply by income. Yet, we have a progressive tax system and they further pay a higher percentage. Yet, in the liberal mind, it's still not enough. Because in the liberal mind, it is unfair, and they are the one's who shall decide what is fair. The prgressive tax system has long ago ceased being a means of payng for public/government... (North County Times)
Dude, are you wearing coloured socks? Apr 19, 2008
They look best with loafers or Kolhapuris. Round or V-neck tee-shirts look great with jeans and a nice trendy belt. (India Times, India)
Putting Your Best Foot Forward Apr 16, 2008
Wearing white loafers may not really go with a dark suit, but it certainly will get you noticed. It may not be the right attention though. (Suite101.com)
Truth About Dating: Do clothes make the man? Apr 11, 2008
sneakers, dress shoes, maybe loafers, a pair of boots for winter and some sandals for the summer. (And maybe a pair of golf shoes in the garage next to his clubs. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Shoe Doctor is Winchester's sole man Apr 10, 2008
Caros, the owner of the Winchester Shoe Hospital, is one of a dwindling number of cobblers dedicated to repairing even the most worn pair of loafers, boots or pumps ... He can put a new sole on an old pair of boots, glue a rubber sole onto a pair of leather-soled loafers, and even dye a pair of pumps to match a client s wedding dress, in addition to several other services. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Sarkozy's heels inspiring British men Apr 6, 2008
"Now the businessman in a pinstripe suit wants to up his game by adding to his height. We've got heels on brogues and loafers that are very popular.". Other stories in this section. (India Times)
As worn on TV ... Apr 4, 2008
It's all high designer preppiness - Michael Kors blazers, Anna Sui miniskirts, Chloe loafers. Think Alicia Silverstone in Clueless but with less neon (neon is very Californian; muted blues and beiges are more New York). (Guardian Unlimited)
Getting started Apr 3, 2008
Fitness is why she started jogging at age 52, when she joined the Loma Linda Loafers ... I joined the Loafers because they had an eight-month program that accommodated all levels ... Jordan says the Loafers group provided the camaraderie she needed to stick with the program. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Meghan McCain's Blogette Mar 28, 2008
Shoes are definitely a theme: Meghan's designer boots, Schwarzenegger's ostrich cowboy boots, Henry Kissinger's black loafers. Under the picture of Kissinger's feet, she writes, Who doesn't want to know what kind of shoes Dr. Kissinger wears. (CBS News)
$88 buys three outfits and new shoes from Goodwill (1) Mar 23, 2008
Metallic Calvin Klein white-label loafers in a faux-croc material, 18 (the soles look like they ve never hit the floor). Not Yet Rated. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Hop To Adorable Easter Looks For Kids Mar 20, 2008
The lightweight fabric and loafers by Payless make this outfit perfect for a sunny spring day ... com Dress Monk loafers, $15; select Payless ShoeSource Stores or payless. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Conversations in Tusculum Mar 15, 2008
Instead, it suggests a toddler sticking his tiny feet into a biggish pair of loafers. Which is a shame. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Bently partygoers kick out jams in jammies Mar 3, 2008
Ritchie wore his grandfather's caramel-colored 1930s silk bathrobe from Shanghai, a tuxedo shirt, patent leather loafers and dark pants. It was a natty outfit perfect for his Nob Hill neighborhood - not that he'd actually wear it to bed. (San Francisco Chronicle)
As desperation meets opportunity, Zimbabwe's black market thrives Feb 29, 2008
Dressed like a junior executive in an oxford shirt with an open collar, dark slacks, and brown loafers, he searched block by block, shop by shop for essential goods still selling at the government's low official prices. A small nylon rucksack crumpled in a pants pocket waited for the right bargains. (Boston Globe)
Why the old shoe retailers are on their uppers Jan 27, 2008
Tamasin Doe, a fashion writer, says the geography-teacher-style loafers and sensible brogues offered by mainstream chains no longer cut the mustard. "Just as clothes on the high street very closely resemble designer versions, shoes have gone the same way. People expect so much more. Now everyone knows about Jimmy Choo."The pressure is on the mass market. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Men's fashion: Milan Jan 14, 2008
Menswear Milan: Melancholy elegance - International Herald Tribune. Last season it was hedge fund hotties in glitzy gear. (International Herald Tribune)
A surgeon's compassion gains her a following Jan 8, 2008
During an interview at her office, she wears patent leather black stiletto penny loafers, black pants, and a frilly blouse. The high-heeled black mules she wears during clinic hours look infinitely more stylish than the usual comfortable shoes favored by medical staff. (Boston Globe)
Tyler Brûlé: An action plan for clueless air travelers Dec 14, 2007
I can't speak for the ladies but for men it means loafers or perhaps a pair of Vans, simple trousers that don't require a belt, pockets free of change and a shirt free of metallic embellishments. 3. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Lagerfeld stages first London show Dec 7, 2007
The opening outfits - knee-length simple skirts or blouson culottes, piles of tweed jackets, thick black tights, simple pea coats and shiny loafers - made the models resemble English schoolgirls, albeit conspicuously well-dressed ones, with jewellery that looked a little finer than the sort available in Claire's Accessories. The leather coats and sharp jackets, often accessorised with fingerless gloves or jewelled feather dusters, seemed to be paying homage to the Clash and other 1970s British... (Guardian Unlimited)
Celebrity Gift Guide: Shopping for the Stars Dec 3, 2007
These flighty, strap-on shoes will instantly turn Tom's Italian loafers into trampolines. "Mission Earth" by L. Ron Hubbard not included. (Fox News)
• Right Here: Rockwell's Riveting Rosie Nov 10, 2007
The look, however, wasn't quite right, she said, so Rockwell had her pose a second time wearing a blue blouse and penny loafers. Keefe said she has received endless ribbing about the now famous image of a brawny working woman breaking for lunch with a ham sandwich in hand, pneumatic riveter on her lap and copy of Hitler's "Mein Kampf" underfoot. (FOX61, CT)
You've got male ... and he's got white shoes Nov 9, 2007
Dressed casually in blue slacks, a blue all-weather jacket and white loafers, he appeared relaxed and happy as he mixed with his guests in the store. Although the 73-year-old Italian is a global fashion superstar, many passersby in the lunchtime crowd outside queried who he was. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Office Dress Code Nov 6, 2007
Shoes need not be patent-leather and polished; loafers or similar styles are acceptable. Avoid sneakers and sandals, and in most cases closed-toed shoes for women are still required. (Suite101.com)
Behind the seams' Oct 25, 2007
A middle-aged bloke with gel-spiked hair, chest bling, slick suit and sockless loafers riding around town in a top-down foreign car is a fair, translatable cliche for "me too". Which brings me neatly around to the matter of age; the fundamental "X" factor in fashion-speak. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Dunbar Pipeline Sparking Illini Resurgence Oct 22, 2007
He had those little penny loafers on. Nate, some people may not know you as well as the other two since you're playing behind , and. (Fightingillini.com)
I'm more American, but not as oblivious to dangers around Oct 22, 2007
My suede loafers are ruined. Maybe I should invest in flip-flops, too, or some trendy, colorful, rubber Crocs. (Florida Times-Union)
What's in store for men this fall? Oct 17, 2007
Edgy aerodynamic shapes up the elegance factor and downplay the "cheesiness" that people associated with loafers of the past. Townsend urban loafer in brown, $138 at. (USA Today -- Life)
What are the major presidential candidates wearing? Oct 15, 2007
The former U.S. senator is better known as a Hollywood star, and he has a star's instinctive grasp of good taste in clothes and accessories -- hence his Italian loafers. But at the Iowa State Fair. (USA Today -- Life)
Spotlight: Mario Moretti Polegato of Geox Oct 6, 2007
A pair of Geox loafers for women retails for about 120; boots can sell for twice that. Polegato still owns 71 percent of the company, which is aiming to produce about 21 million pairs this year, up 25 percent from 2006. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
