Isabel Toledo Jun 19, 2009
When she eventually does see a photo of Mrs. Obama in one of her outfits, Isabel thinks to herself, "Yeah, she looks good.". Still, don't mistake the Toledos for reclusive. (AZCentral -- Style)
10 things to buy before the economy improves Jun 19, 2009
Women have been taking greater advantage of lower-cost clothing retailers like Forever 21 and Target, not feeling the need to spend more on expensive outfits. This allows the lower-cost chains to reduce their prices through production cost savings and requires the higher-cost chains and designers to cut prices on their excess inventory in response to lower demand. (MSNBC -- Business)
Cohen has military flair at 'Bruno' premiere Jun 18, 2009
Despite the flashy outfits and entourage, Cohen joked that he wanted to be low-key and slip in unnoticed. The Bruno character is a gay Austrian fashion devotee who tends to rub people the wrong way. (USA Today -- Life)
Canine couture is a doggie don't Jun 18, 2009
I tell people If you see a dog wearing clothes, and it isn t writhing on the ground trying to get the clothes off, it probably likes wearing the clothes, so mind your own business and don t assume the dog is being tortured , said doggie clothing designer Donna Angevine, who has created outfits for Rachael Ray s beloved Isaboo ... Save those embarrassing outfits for your kids; at least they can tell their therapist about it when they re older. (Boston Globe)
Chinese designer takes fashion to the dogs Jun 17, 2009
Hu's six dogs get first pick of her tailored outfits that range from simple jackets to hand-stitched wedding dresses ... Most of Hu's customers come looking for outfits to keep their pets warm in the harsh Beijing winter, but many others order evening wear and outfits for special events: Hu says she once made wedding dresses for a rabbit and a chinchilla ... "I think of them just like my own children, so of course I like to dress them up and make them look more beautiful," said Zhang Mengyi, who... (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Full strength French deserve praise Jun 16, 2009
Even then the Lions were dealt with in similar fashion to weakened England, Irish and French teams, as were outfits from Argentina, Fiji and the Pacific Islanders. They were the sort of "tests" that allowed the All Blacks to work past their early season rust. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Read the 'Journal' transcript Jun 16, 2009
The "New York Post" has been sending guys up there in clown outfits. (LAUGHTER). (Fox News)
Playing to gallery Jun 16, 2009
A thousand Italian women in high heels, wearing their smartest outfits, dressed to kill in expensive pant suits and creations of the cr;me de la cr;me of Milan fashion houses, gathered in a state of high excitement at Rome's new concert hall. Col Gaddafi has been telling Italians what to think for three days now about everything you can imagine. (BBC News -- Europe)
We Want Women, Not Little Girls Jun 16, 2009
Also, her cutesy outfits (pink tutu included) may have made her famous with college girls, but guys could care less. Give us a sophisticated older woman in a sleek black dress any day. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'Guardian, friend and protector' Jun 16, 2009
The mood was intended to be as much a celebration of Diana's life as a service of sombre remembrance, something reflected in the guests' outfits, often closer to wedding than funeral attire. William and Harry, who smiled broadly and laughed as they greeted people on the chapel steps, each wore a blue suit and coloured tie. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
Five Must-Have Accessories for Summ... Jun 6, 2009
The black and white pattern will easily go with summer s must-have white outfits. For a designer look, Burberry routinely has a variety of hats, and particularly for summer 2009, Juicy Couture has a $75 cotton floppy hat available in blue or pink. (Suite101.com)
Ooh la la! Paris eagerly awaits the Obamas Jun 5, 2009
The first lady looks as sophisticated in designer dresses as she does in outfits from J. Crew ... The first lady looks as sophisticated in designer dresses as she does in outfits from J. Crew ... The first lady looks as sophisticated in designer dresses as she does in outfits from J. Crew. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Brava for fashion diva P.J. Barrett Jun 2, 2009
"We were full-bore going in the 1970s and 1980s, selling outfits from $100 to $3,000," she said. Rose opened a second Maison Capri at Manchester Center (the store would close in the early 1990s) and debuted Rubenesque Woman, for full-sized women, next to the original store at Blackstone and Shaw. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Photo gallery: Project Runway Italian style! Jun 2, 2009
It was a night of glamour at the annual Sons of Italy Fashion Show Saturday evening as models from the Figli D Italia Lodge #2692 donned fashionable outfits all for a good cause ... Maraia served as the emcee for the evening, announcing the models as they showed off the beautiful outfits from several local businesses including the Dress Barn, the Children s Place, TJ Maxx, K & G Men s store, Macy's and Syms. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Buying on a budget Jun 1, 2009
This year alone, Kate has bought more than five outfits, five pairs of shoes and a handbag; shes still looking out for good bargains. Having suffered a pay cut this year, Kate tries to be a little more careful with her spending. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Katz as a museum Barbie! Jun 1, 2009
The Barbie Doll concept came about after several designers were asked to compete by creating outfits for the doll, with the winning design being modelled at the fashion week by Katrina. Text. (India Times, India)
Divided & Conquered Jun 1, 2009
Many covered Damascene women wear tightly fitted outfits and provocative eye makeup. As CMEP is in part a religious group, several of our meetings were with archbishops of the Christian churches and prominent Muslim clerics. (The American Conservative)
Movie Awards Fashion: Megan Fox, Paris Hilton Get Trendy On The Red Carpet Jun 1, 2009
Biggest trends of the night include leather, sequins and gladiator heels. Megan Fox at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards in L.A. on Sunday (Jason Merritt/Getty Images). (VHI.com -- Music News)
Lady Gaga impresses nuns May 31, 2009
BEIJING, May 31 -- Lady Gaga claims the nuns who taught her would approve of her raunchy outfits ... So if anything, my teachers are sort of nodding their heads and saying, 'She did a good job of using her artistic abilities to really create a new kind of pop.' " Although she is confident her former teachers support her outlandish career choices, Gaga recently got in trouble with police over her skimpy outfits. The "Just Dance" hitmaker kept getting stopped by officers who believe her... (Xinhuanet, China)
The night belongs to the women of Africa May 30, 2009
The centrepiece of the evening is the fashion show, for which many begin preparing months in advance, going to great lengths to obtain their outfits. "With African fashions you can't just go down to you local Kmart or Woolies," says another organiser, Fatma Isir. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Modern idea: Plus-size vintage clothes May 30, 2009
She used to stand in dressing rooms, holding outfits she loved. They never fit. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
COLUMN: The endless summer of love May 29, 2009
Well, the warm weather is here and, as is the custom for most women, I have been going through my closets and making the switch from bulky sweaters to light, cotton outfits. In doing so, I found a few tops and bottoms that still fit and are in good condition, however, to double-check my fashion sense, I decided to check out the latest styles for the season. (Malden Observer, MA)
The week's fashion gossip May 29, 2009
The former 'O.C.' actress loves taking risks with her outfits, but admits her efforts are not always well-received. She said: "A few years ago people thought I was nuts for wearing headbands and fringing, but things I have been into have kind of become more popular recently. "I grew up with pictures of Marianne Faithfull and Anita Pallenberg on my wall, they have always been my style. (iAfrica.com)
Make way for Dame Edna's stage tour May 28, 2009
American fans are especially enamored of her cat-eye glasses, glittery outfits and mauve hair. And the lady likes Americans back. (North County Times)
Best Tech Bargains on Twitter May 28, 2009
Some are mainstream companies you know, while others are smaller outfits looking to get the word out any way they can. I should warn you that Twitter is a frontier region in the world of social networking. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Spring/Summer Fashion Picks for Men May 27, 2009
These traits will be revealed in the outfits men wear. Like most women, most men don't want to come across as a slave to fashion, but they still want to be on point for the season. (Suite101.com)
Hats for winter 2009 May 26, 2009
If you select a black or grey fedora, you can be sure that it will work with most outfits. If you do want to mix it up a bit, then use silk scarves or ties to change the headband, and don't be afraid to look in the men's department if you are a lady and vice versa hats are pretty androgynous and can work for both him and her. (iAfrica.com)
Silver Lake residents waltz into summer with fashion show May 24, 2009
Along with the show, residents enjoyed a lunch beforehand and a shopping trip to Palais Royal, which extended a discount to them and loaned them their outfits for the show. The shopping trip also gave them the chance to get out and about in the community. (Sealy News, TX)
Column: A stylish night for Friendship Home May 23, 2009
As each model came out dressed to the nines in spring outfits from Milton's, Lillian's Fashions and Dress Barn, Beth Ann would announce the model's name, place of work and their favorite hobbies and activities. I was pleased to recognize several familiar faces as they walked the runway (who knew I was surrounded by fashion models in my everyday life. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
The Citizen's Cinema May 23, 2009
" And as outstanding as Sean Penn was in "Milk," I can't think of any other reason than Academy politics for him winning Best Actor over Mickey Rourke. "The Wrestler" star stood taller than anyone in the category with his performance as Randy "The Ram" Robinson. But given his outlandish award show outfits and bizarre acceptance speeches for the prizes he did win, Rourke probably seemed a risky pick to the Academy - especially with Penn providing a slightly reasonable alternative.As I said, I... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Soderbergh delivers "The Girlfriend Experience" May 22, 2009
Grey is a lovely young woman, cool and affectless to the point of inscrutability in designer outfits and oversize shades, and that's a pretty good way of describing the movie too. Chelsea is a top-of-the-line professional who supplies the eponymous "girlfriend experience," meaning that all the things usually off limits with prostitutes are included in the package: She'll make out with you, go to dinner and a movie, listen to you talk about your crumbling investment portfolio, look at pictures of... (Salon)
The Citizen's Cinema May 22, 2009
" And as outstanding as Sean Penn was in "Milk," I can't think of any other reason than Academy politics for him winning Best Actor over Mickey Rourke. "The Wrestler" star stood taller than anyone in the category with his performance as Randy "The Ram" Robinson. But given his outlandish award show outfits and bizarre acceptance speeches for the prizes he did win, Rourke probably seemed a risky pick to the Academy - especially with Penn providing a slightly reasonable alternative.As I said, I... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Fashionistas show their style at Council on Aging show May 22, 2009
Both Bergeron and Kennedy joined the fundraiser s amateur models twirling across the stage to show off their own fun outfits picked out from T.J Maxx in Wilmington. Bergeron sported an earth-toned spring ensemble in brown capri pants and a beige textured jacket accessorized with her own chunky and glitzy jewelry and gold platform sandals. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Beauty secrets revealed May 21, 2009
Kate Moss has ordered six outfits from Poltock + Walsh's new collection ... " The mother-of-three also believes it is essential to mix new clothes with old to spice up outfits. She told Britain's Glamour magazine: "Combine old with new. (iAfrica.com)
Spring fever in Bebe's 2009 collection May 21, 2009
Safari-inspired outfits from Bebes Spring Collection 2009. In keeping with the Safari theme are Kenyan-inspired creations featuring heavy animal prints and khaki suits. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Oscar red carpet is a designers dream May 21, 2009
Its a given nowadays that stars get to keep the outfits they wear some worth thousands of dollars. But the new buzz is that some companies, especially those late to the celebrity dressing game, will offer cash to ensure that stars wear their label. (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
INSERTING and REPLACING Stars Shine Bright in Hollywood: Celebrities Look to BuyHollywood.com to Reveal Fashion Insights and Trendsetting Fans are Shopping the Looks May 21, 2009
Working with publicists and the celebrities themselves, these designers have complimented each celebrity with a variety of outfits all of which can be viewed and purchased on the site ... And a crowning achievement of the technology team is our full interactive 360 degree view of our outfits which allows our customers to judge the fashions completely and how they flow in movement. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hot Summer Styles On A Dime, Online May 17, 2009
Life Weekly's Dawn Yanek Showcases Trendy Outfits That Won't Break The Bank ... To help viewers see that they can find fashion-forward outfits at very low prices online, Dawn used models, and each sported a different look achieved with clothes from Web sites from four categories: renting, consignment, giveaways, and deep discounting ... Life Weekly's Dawn Yanek Showcases Trendy Outfits That Won't Break The Bank. (CBS News -- Early Show)
"Fashioning New Mexico" New Museum's Premier Exhibition Reveals the History of the Clothes We Wore May 17, 2009
As part of the Museum's grand opening May 24, many of those outfits are, shall we say, coming out of the closet ... Other features include a high-seated "penny farthing" bicycle, and interactive features where a visitor can practice tying a corset, using the secret language of fans or virtually "trying on" some of the outfits in the exhibit ... Student-interns from New Mexico Highlands University are preparing a station that uses computerized images on a mirror that let visitors virtually "try... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The 'Terminator' timeline May 17, 2009
(It probably hasn't helped that seemingly half the production outfits in Hollywood have at some point called the shots for the 25-year-old series. Here's a timeline tracing how the various pieces of "Terminator" mythology fit together or don't from the original installment to the cancellation-threatened TV incarnation to this week's new big-screen relaunch, "Terminator Salvation.". (Boston Globe)
Luxury labels still living it up May 16, 2009
Believing consumers are choosing one long-lasting "investment piece" over lots of little outfits, the store has targeted high-end fashion and will add Vera Wang to its line-up. "We've been surprised at how our international designer stable has held up during the downturn, it's actually been one of our better performers," Mr Caitlin said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Clearing the closet - Theater to sell old costumes, props at rummage sale May 16, 2009
Muth and other MCT staff spent the last week sorting through the thousands of made-for-stage outfits in its vault, finding clothes from well over a decade of MCT productions to sell off at Saturday's sale ... And the outfits come not just from recent productions, but from the very early days of MCT.. (Missoulian, MT)
Clothes she helped design make the cute toddler cuter (10) May 16, 2009
I thought boys clothing wouldn t be as much fun as girls, but I found different ways to make (the outfits) cuter, says the fashion design major. She relied on themes like safari and trucks and bold colors that little guys can get excited about. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Fun-loving teacher May 14, 2009
According to him, other celebrities who support Kechara Soup Kitchen, one of Kechara Houses outfits, include Eric Choong, Anita Sarawak, Ning Baizura, Norin Aziz and Soong Ai Ling. We get support from all sections of society as we help everyone irrespective of colour, creed or religion, he says, of the soup kitchen (www. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fashion showcase by Malaysian designers May 13, 2009
DESIGNER Amanda Browns collection stood out when, instead of the usual chiffon, cotton or silk dresses, her models strutted down the catwalk in outfits made from old newspapers ... Wearable art: Amanda Browns collection stood out during the Moda Unity Fashion Showcase as her models strutted down the catwalk in outfits made from old newspapers. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
On the spice trail May 10, 2009
The outfits were hyped up for the show, obviously, says Liew. We added embellishments and layering, as they had to stand out. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Talking the Talk May 9, 2009
Ditto, who came out as a teenager in small-town Arkansas, is a kind of "anti-Britney Spears" who "celebrates her every crevice and fold in stretch outfits normally reserved for biker mamas and hot dance-hall hoochies.". Must ReadPhillip Gourevitch's in The New Yorker on the rank-and-file military men who took the fall for the treatment of prisoners at Abu Ghraib should be required reading for administrations past and present. (Slate)
An afternoon at the mall, with friends and a recession May 9, 2009
Minutes later, the girls assemble in the fitting room area to trade outfits and opinions for the next 30 minutes. Many items are rejected as "too lacy" or "too preppy," yet they find plenty of $20-and-under merchandise to their liking. (Boston Globe)
De la Renta says she accepted Astor's jewelry May 8, 2009
She added that she had given Astor numerous outfits worth thousands of dollars from her husband. Warner also had de la Renta read a four-page letter to her from Astor. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Friends of the Council on Aging May 8, 2009
With outfits donated by TJ Maxx and Marshalls, Billerica s finest will walk the stage at Billerica s Town Hall on Sunday May 17 at 2 p.m.. Don t miss out on this fun event. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Throw away skinny jeans May 8, 2009
I must confess that up until three years ago, I, too, had my own little cache of one-day-I-will-fit-into-these-again outfits. As with many trends in fashion, if you hang on to something long enough, it will eventually come back in style. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Marlborough's Nikita Tucker to exhibit her fashions May 7, 2009
My mom always made my Easter outfits when I was younger, she said. I always took art classes, but it wasn t until 11th and 12th grade that I discovered sewing for myself. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
More bicycle crashes on Golden Gate Bridge May 5, 2009
The increase in accidents parallels the explosion of bike rental outfits around Fisherman's Wharf. One owner told us his rental business has doubled each of the past two years - reaching upward of 1,500 bikes a day - with most of those renters going over the bridge. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Glamour, colour and swine flu mask steal pre-Logies show May 3, 2009
au/news/entertainment/tv--radio/best-and-worst-logies-outfits/2009/05/03/1241289035091 ... Best and worst Logies outfits. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Bringing the focus back to what counts: little Tori Stafford May 3, 2009
She remembered the time that Tori and a cousin emerged from the walk-in closet in her old apartment, Tori in one of her good outfits, the cousin in the other. Do you mind if we have a fashion show. (Globe and Mail)
First Lady Faux Pas May 2, 2009
According to the New York Daily News, the first lady of style likely got her sneakers through Ikram, the Chicago retailer that usually outfits her. Obama's style helped catapult her into the 93rd spot of Maxim's "eyeball-searing, fantasy-fulfilling, brain-exploding" Hot 100 list, which was announced Friday. (Fox News)
RECESSION WEAR: MICHELLE'S TENNIS SHOES COST $540? May 2, 2009
It's likely Michelle got hers through Ikram, the retailer that often outfits her. "They're shoes," the First Lady's reps sniffed when curious reporters inquired about the fancy footwear. (The Drudge Report)
May 2nd: TV's Catwoman Julie Newmar to Emcee Out of the Closet's "Cheap Chic" Fashion Show to Benefit AHF May 1, 2009
Attendees will have a chance to bid for the models outfits after the show. Tickets are available now at all Out of the Closet locations and at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Their streetwear is street smart Apr 30, 2009
Rap outfits and DJs entertained throughout the night as guests flooded in. Eddie Frierson, a buyer for the Attic, a Cambridge boutique, was among the revelers. (Boston Globe)
The advent of video clips completely changed music, and not entirely for the better. Apr 30, 2009
Give it a few weeks and it'll come out that her agent suggested she lose the make-up, the outfits and the hairstyle, and come out all frumpy. I mean, if you see someone that looks the part are you really going to be as shocked when they open their mouth and can actually sing beautifully. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Canada's Wonderland is the Number One destination for Summer Fun with 2 Parks In 1 Apr 30, 2009
Join us at Putz Headquarters for Marty's Party, where the wacky inventions of whiz kid Marty and the outrageous outfits of Fiona the fashion queen take over Kidzville Playhouse Theatre. The unexpected will happen in this hilarious show for kids of all ages. (Canada Newswire)
The hip game of mocking the hipsters Apr 30, 2009
I see a certain hypocrisy: The hipster pose is of someone who rejects fashion, who is wearing second-hand clothes because she is poor and refusing to buy into consumer culture, who makes fun of sensual subcultures such as Goths and dandies, and yet the outfits she invariably concocts are so odd they cross the line into flamboyance. If you combine your second-hand 1970s dress with huge plastic sunglasses and canvas running shoes, you can't deny you want to be looked at. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Jim Jarmusch takes control Apr 30, 2009
" Set in Long Island suburbia during the late 1970s -- although the time period feels fuzzy in various ways -- "Lymelife" offers charm and humor through its young central characters and pathos through its remarkable supporting cast, without pulling punches on its overall atmosphere of autumnal darkness and anomie. Rory Culkin gives a quiet but compelling performance as Scott, the awkward and indrawn youngest son of a crumbling marriage between real-estate developer Mickey (Alec Baldwin) and... (Salon)
Lady Gaga gets in trouble with Russian police Apr 29, 2009
The 23-year-old pop star is well known for her skimpy outfits, and is regularly seen wearing just underwear on evenings out. She has previously admitted her wacky fashion sense has caused her problems with the law, explaining a Chicago policeman once took exception to her tiny shorts. (Xinhuanet, China)
Michelle Obama's first 100 days Apr 29, 2009
" 'Mom-in-chief' Michelle's mother, Marian Robinson, has moved into the White House, the first "in-law in chief" to make the famous residence a home. Michelle Obama has also often spoken of the importance of maintaining a work-life balance as First Lady and "mom-in-chief". As one of most photographed women in the world, early comparisons were drawn between her and President John F Kennedy's wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, for their similar sense of style, and fashion icon status. The Queen reportedly... (BBC News)
