Venus, favorites keep winning at U.S. Open Aug 29, 2008
Mattek is known for her outlandish outfits - she started out last year's Open in a revealing, metallic gold Wonder Woman get-up and later wore a leopard-print ensemble. Her attire for this match was downright conservative by her standards, featuring a white top that was wide open in the back and a black skirt. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Taste-test Your Style Desires Aug 29, 2008
That's right, from paint colors and textile patterns to fixture finishes -- what accessorizes our outfits is stunningly similar to what accessorizes our homes. But while you may have perused the style magazines and been tempted by the unique designs -- it's often a daring step to implement them. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Everyone's favorite mean girl Aug 29, 2008
While the show, about the double-crossings and sexual exploits of a group of wealthy Manhattan teenagers, is chock-full of pretty people and scandalous content, the most engrossing part of it is Meester's performance as Blair -- not only because watching her eviscerate less-worthy opponents brings up deep-rooted and traumatic memories but also because Meester, with her porcelain-doll face and outrageous designer outfits, actually makes you want to root for her. Meester, whose previous credits... (Salon)
Kate Moss bribes kid to eat Aug 28, 2008
Kate also revealed she donates most of her unwanted clothes to charity shops and stores her extensive collection of old outfits in her country home in the Cotswolds, in West England. She added to Interview magazine: "Well, I edit. I edit things down, and I've got a massive dressing room in the country, and so all the things I'm not going to wear but don't want to get rid of go there. And all the stuff I want to get rid of goes to Oxfam.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Spanish elegance Aug 28, 2008
With the cool weather of fall and winter, the simple act of layering one piece over another played up with the right accessories jazzes up the simplest of outfits. Add a dash of colour with a scarf and bag. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The ultimate Japanese Shakespeare spaghetti western! Aug 28, 2008
With his designer-esque outfits, just-below-the-lip piercing and almost feminine complexion, White leader Yoshitsune (Yuseke Iseya) looks more like a contemporary Asian pop star than a figure from any of the film's possible historical periods. What else is there. (Salon)
Enhance Fall Outfits With Cool Accessories Aug 27, 2008
And, while some people go for designer outfits, a lot of people think it's the accessories that make the look. Suze Yalof Schwartz, executive fashion editor of , visited The Early Show Tuesday with some trendy accessories for every price range. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Tennis stars going glam at Grand Slams Aug 27, 2008
Tiffany & Co. even outfits Sharapova in jewelry for tennis events and a collection of earrings, called Tiffany for Maria Sharapova, is sold in stores around the world ... Golf-clothes designer Linda Hipp, whose label Lija is launching tennis clothes this spring, says an increasing number of athleticwear customers want to be able to wear their outfits even off the court ... Nadine Wolff, an avid tennis player from Port Washington, N.Y., has a closet full of tennis clothes, but she chooses outfits... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mrs Obama vs Mrs McCain Aug 27, 2008
Cindy McCain (53) prefers some of the more expensive high-end designers with almost an 'Upper East Side' feel her usual outfits are confined to professional suits in prominent colours. Cindy favours the high-end brand St John's which is synonymous with professional women the Wall-Street type of course. (iAfrica.com)
Infotainment Aug 26, 2008
Jakarta Fashion WeekJakarta: Indonesian models display outfits created by Australian designer Jayson Brunsdon during the Jakarta Fashion Week. afp. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Summer heats up dress code disputes Aug 26, 2008
Which is another way of saying that the best office outfits are the ones that don't distract you or others from getting the job done. Men and women create enough distractions for each other at work, for better or for worse. (Globe and Mail)
Parents do the math, cut school costs Aug 26, 2008
In interviews with consumers around the country, Mr. Cohen found parents letting children get one or two "power" outfits but insisting they make do with less pricey items or last year's styles to fill in. Or they might just set a budget and let a teenager try to figure it out. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Europe's biggest street fest! Aug 26, 2008
"The outfits are gorgeous.". Some arrests made. (iAfrica.com)
Six of the best who used to be bad Aug 25, 2008
Since marrying marketing executive Jordan Bratman and giving birth to their son Max, she has swapped barely there outfits and late-night clubbing for a far more mature lifestyle. She says childbirth played an important part in turning her life around and also acted as the motivation behind her next album. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
VMA Fashion Triumphs And Tragedies: The Top 10 Get Rated In 'Step ... Aug 25, 2008
The rapper showed up in one of the most bizarre outfits ever to hit the red carpet: She was dressed like a baby, pacifier and all. And finally, is anyone who remembers her 1999 getup surprised to see that tops our list. (MTV.com)
Yakuza, the big winners Aug 25, 2008
That made it hard for small businesses and consumers to access credit, pushing them toward finance outfits that charged interest in the vicinity of 30. Bureaucrats finally cracked down on the industry in 2006, imposing a 20% ceiling on interest rates after a court tossed out contract terms as extortionate. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
A Striking Difference Aug 24, 2008
Their outfits seem to be inspired more by the cubist artwork in museums than the spreads in fashion and celebrity magazines ... Even window-shopping is taken seriously, with each boutique displaying imaginative outfits paired with large handwritten cards that list the price of every item, so one can budget accordingly. (Boston Globe)
Boutiques We Love Aug 24, 2008
Typical Customer Young professionals who like outfits with an element of surprise. 131 Charles Street, Boston, 617-720-0010. (Boston Globe)
Dear customer, We really care . . . Aug 23, 2008
The Biltmore Fashion Square Saks shopper who "in the past bought three outfits and a major piece of jewelry every year might be buying two outfits and waiting for the jewelry until next year," said Larry Buchanan, store vice president and general manager. Saks' strategy locally and nationally is to wait out the storm. (AZCentral -- Business)
Cracking 'smart casual' Aug 23, 2008
This post-war dress code was really a response to getting out of uniform and stiff over-starched outfits, for the celebrations during this time. In South Africa, smart casual is much more prevalent for social activity than almost anywhere else in the world. (iAfrica.com)
How ladies should accessorise! Aug 23, 2008
And the best way to achieve this is through a selection of belts that go with all your outfits. I personally wear one of three of my most reliable belts every single day. (iAfrica.com)
Review: Faris saves 'House Bunny' Aug 23, 2008
And so Shelley, with her itty-bitty outfits, pouf of platinum hair and an endless stream of malapropisms, transforms these wallflowers into Pussycat Dolls, and turns the Zeta house into the place to be. Naturally, a car wash fundraiser attracts the boys -- with Shelley, in a bikini, high heels and pigtails, holding a hose and proclaiming, "We're just washin' cars and bein' sexy!" But soon enough, the girls on campus start showing interest in becoming a Zeta. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Phelps' mothers clothing choice boosts Chicos business Aug 21, 2008
The Fort Myers-based specialty retailer of women s clothing (NYSE: CHS) says Phelps visited her favorite Chico s store in Maryland before leaving for Beijing and outfitted herself from head to toe in mix-and-match outfits. She spent the week cheering her son to record breaking gold while wearing Chico's signature Travelers Collection and unique novelty print tops, the company touted in a press release. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Table tennis chic? No, but it's trying Aug 21, 2008
About four years ago, Bergeret began a campaign to revamp the sport's wardrobe, going so far as to present executives from table-tennis outfitters with a slide show contrasting the outfits of female tennis players with those worn by their table-tennis counterparts ... That creates problems when women of different ages must agree on a single uniform, said Roland Berg, managing director of Tibhar, a German table-tennis company that outfits several Olympic teams, including France, Portugal and... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Mattel seeks nearly $2B in fight over Bratz dolls Aug 21, 2008
Quinn said MGA had never had a hit toy and had lost more than $6 million in 2000, the year before the Bratz dolls came on the market with their "anime-style" eyes, pouty lips and revealing outfits ... Since then, MGA has introduced a number of spin-offs and related products, including Bratz Boyz, Bratz Petz and Baby Bratz, as well as glitzy outfits and accessories that go with each character ... He pointed out similarities between the drawings and the dolls, including nearly identical outfits... (AZCentral -- Business)
Olympic fashion shocker Aug 21, 2008
Maybe someone should have told the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) to contact Darkie he could have sorted them out with some funky green and gold outfits that athletes would have been proud to wear. As for shoes, wouldn't New Balance, Salomon or Adidas be more appropriate. (iAfrica.com)
Olympic-Sized Racism Aug 21, 2008
Last Friday's parade of nations featured representatives from 204 countries and territories of varying degrees of sovereignty bearing 204 flags and wearing 204 outfits designed to reflect the essence of the folks back home. The parade is more than a quadrennial check-in on sociopolitical changes (welcome, Montenegro. (Slate)
Going gaga over Back to School Aug 21, 2008
My girlfriends and I would actually call each other to see what we would be wearing and diligently laid out our outfits for the following morning. What happened was inevitable. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Mexico Church Assailed For Fashion Comment Aug 20, 2008
Skimpy outfits are a common sight on national TV broadcasts in Mexico, but are still frowned upon in most social settings. Roman's statements echo recent comments by government authorities elsewhere in Latin America and the Caribbean. (CBS News -- World)
Back-to-school fashion: New school outfits lurk in the closet Aug 19, 2008
USA TODAY asked CosmoGirl fashion director Tara McBratney to comb the closets of two girls and creatively recycle what's already there, fashioning a school week's worth of fresh outfits from the skirts, sweaters and sandals shoved to the corners ... "I can put outfits together," she says ... But putting outfits together that a notoriously fickle bunch teenage girls would approve of is an altogether different skill. (USA Today -- Life)
Dressmakers busy filling Idul Fitri orders Aug 19, 2008
It will be ready in about four days," she said. "Several customers, however, prefer to have exclusive outfits made by our designers ... "On an ordinary day, my female customers usually only want outfits only for themselves. But before Idul Fitri, they order for their husbands and children as well. "I can make a Muslim dress in about five days, but an outfit requiring many sequins or elaborate embroidery may take more than that," he said, adding he usually stops receiving orders a week before... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Privateer kicks all the tyres, tries on the outfits, then walks off Aug 19, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Tourism plan aims at airlines, Web Aug 18, 2008
Brad DiFiore, director of Sabre s airport consulting services, told conference attendees what most already knew: Low-fare outfits like , which went bankrupt and out of business in April, will likely not be returning. What seats are available are going to cost a lot more, putting Hawaii out of reach to many vacationers on a tight budget. (Pacific Business News, HI)
It's a mosh pit of fiction and reality Aug 18, 2008
Leading bloggerazzo Perez Hilton has sources inside the PR firm where Lauren supposedly works who claim she only shows up to shoot and that staff were asked to bring in three different outfits each one day so the show could produce scenes set on different days. In May, Heidi gave the Los Angeles Times a sly interview in which she said, "Obviously, we are entertainers ..." while Audrina's own website says she was originally approached by MTV producers to play Lauren's friend. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
The style hunters Aug 18, 2008
Club kids in Berlin, art students in St Kilda and British model Agyness Deyn, putting together their own eclectic outfits, could inspire a designer in Los Angeles. But with all this information available to everyone, why do trends such as leggings or peasant tops seem to run and run, while others, such as studded bags, have their moment then vanish. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Fall Fashion: Retro Look "In" Aug 17, 2008
s Subira Shaw brought outfits harkening back to those days and discussed the new/old trends, and how you can dress "retro" at any price, whether you're dressing up or down, on The Early ShowSaturday ... 70s Shaw showed what she calls an "over the top, funky combination," but one that's practical if you want to work with outfits like it the heart of the trend. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Milan Runway Fashion Trends for Fal... Aug 17, 2008
Outfits have strong sculpted necklines, bold shoulders or one-shoulder looks. Coats are big and brash, with quirky oversized collars from Gianfranco Ferr;, Marni and Emanuel Ungaro; not to mention Victor and Rolf s statement, No collared-coat. (Suite101.com)
Hand-me-downs: Kids' clothes get 'recycled' Aug 17, 2008
After one child breaks in this year's back-to-school outfits, it's likely that someone else -- a younger sibling, a cousin, a kid whose mom is an avid second-hand shopper -- will wear them again at a later date ... With six grandchildren in the family, Gerri Barba has been pulling out of her North Caldwell, N.J., attic outfits that her three daughters had worn in the 1970s. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
HOW TO BE A STUDENT STYLISTA: Color, creativity rule for back to school Aug 17, 2008
Kaitlyn Williams, 12; Daisy Williams, 10; Taylor Heckle, 12; Charlotte Williams, 8; Abigail Williams, 4; Cameron Hollingsworth, 7, and Caitlin Hollingsworth, 4, had the opportunity to preview each other's' new school outfits and share them with Times and Democrat readers. The girls' choices are indicative of fashion trends that emphasize color, creativity and freedom of choice. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
A Bus Tour With Style Aug 17, 2008
Dress for Success helps clients find jobs and outfits them for their interviews with suits donated by the public. Two of the bus tour stops, in the Bronx, N.Y., and Philadelphia, will include visits to the Dress for Success boutiques in those areas. (Multichannel News)
Michael Phelps: Olympic Stud Aug 17, 2008
"What do you think of these outfits?" Lauer asked. "Well, it's all a matter of taste," Costas answered. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Designer showcase: Common thread is fashion Aug 17, 2008
Like ideas on how to put together outfits or what the cool new thing is. Thread has enhanced the careers of many local designers. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jenkins' 3-Dot Lounge Aug 16, 2008
Also on the fashion front: two months at the North Pole for whoever designed the U.S. women's gymnastics outfits. It was actually cool to watch Jason Lezak finish third in the 100-meter freestyle, well behind winner Alain Bernard. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Material Girl Aug 16, 2008
Designer Riccardo Tisci has worked up two outfits: a frock coat in black stretch satin and a long cape worn over a black dress embellished with colored ribbons for a Gypsy-inspired outfit. It's hard to say if the Gypsy look will start another trend. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
What To Read About What To Wear Aug 16, 2008
Outfits both dowdy and divine are submitted for public inspection, and the images have a yearning quality that somewhat dulls their chic. (After all, a true glamourpuss doesn't wonder what other people think. (Slate)
How to Wear Orange and Yellow Aug 15, 2008
This fall 2008, slip into a daffodil sweater or accessorize one of the season's black or gray outfits with a caramel bag or belt. Be warned, pale yellow or orange outfits can serve to make skin look sallow if worn with the wrong skin type, but you can add warmth by choosing a creamy hue. (Suite101.com)
* World News Quick Take Aug 15, 2008
Around two dozen convicts affiliated with various political and criminal armed outfits in southern Nepal have fled, Katuwal said. The 54 unarmed convicts overpowered 15 guards, police said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Girls just wanna have fun: 'Free spirits' keep Juicy Couture hip Aug 15, 2008
By Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAY LOS ANGELES With their nearly waist-length hair, sky-high heels and matching outfits, the two co-founders of Juicy Couture look more like some of their high-style customers than their fellow corporate executives ... Showing up at a black tie event in the same outfit is always "the biggest faux pas," says Skaist-Levy, so they purposely did just that in 2003 when they wore the same Zac Posen outfits for a Costume Institute gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (USA Today -- Money)
Givenchy tour outfits for Madonna Aug 14, 2008
Madonna has asked Givenchy to design her tour outfits ... Madonna has asked Givenchy to design her tour outfits ... Givenchy spokeswoman Caroline Deroche-Pasquier revealed Givenchy Haute Couture has made the 49-year-old pop superstar two outfits. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Frank Fights Back Aug 14, 2008
A giant of a man with a fresh scar across his neck pointed directly at me and yelled, "Hey, nice moped, loser." He was playing a bowling/shuffleboard game with a few burly woodchuck friends, all wearing outfits from Bass Pro Shops. Sadly I imagined the failed attempts of their wives and girlfriends to dress them in what some fashion historians have termed "the clothing of adult men." How those women must have stood by, year after year, as their men redeemed Christmas and birthday gift... (Ithaca Times, NY)
Just a smalls step to the big time for soapie starlet Aug 13, 2008
" GAME OVER George Lazenby, the Australian-born actor best known for his once-only turn as James Bond in 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service, has ended his six-year marriage to Pam Shriver, the former tennis star almost 20 years his junior. Shriver, 46, filed for divorce from Lazenby citing "irreconcilable differences". The 68-year-old actor, who was born in Queanbeyan, says he will fight Shriver's claim for custody of the couple's three young children. Shriver won 22 Grand Slam doubles... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Givenchy to help dress Madonna for tour Aug 13, 2008
Fashion designer created two outfits for the star to wear in opening number ... Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci worked with the pop star to create two outfits, one of which Madonna is expected to wear during an opening number, Givenchy spokeswoman Caroline Deroche-Pasquier said. (MSNBC -- Music)
Young fashion bloggers are worrisome trend to parents Aug 13, 2008
She's part of a young generation of fashion bloggers who display pictures of their outfits for all to see ... "I just kind of wanted to document my outfits, and it was just a random thing that wasn't in relation to anything," says Brooke Kao, the Washington-based blogger of. (USA Today -- Tech)
Chippewa Falls native featured in People magazine Aug 12, 2008
They took photos in several different outfits and settings, just to get one shot in the magazine. After that all Sykes and Quinn could do was wait. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Castration of Young Men Forbidden i... Aug 10, 2008
Found mostly in the entertainment field, cabarets and bar shows, beauty salons, and the fashion trade, attract the katoeys, who are usually extremely glamorous and wear stunning outfits. In Pattaya they are the star attraction at Alcazar Nightclub and Tiffany s Club and several popular Thai singers and movie stars are katoeys, having graduated here from local beauty competitions. (Suite101.com)
Hoochielicious! Putting our loved ones back in frock Aug 10, 2008
Stop the demand and maybe children's fashion lines will stop producing "mini pretty women" outfits. In many parts of the world, these "fashion forward" children's lines have become a hot topic of discussion and argument. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Vigilantes, Vigilettes show Tombstone their stuff Aug 10, 2008
The Vigilettes search online for their outfits, shop locally or make their own, and they research their looks in books and old photographs. They also had an added layer of authenticity as they showed the bottoms of their petticoats, or underskirts, and the pantaloons beneath their skirts and dresses. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Back-to-school Fashion Tips for Parents Aug 9, 2008
Parents want great value from outfits that will last throughout the school year, while kids mostly just want to look "cool.". From adjustable waistbands to shoes that are two sizes too big, parents are constantly looking for ways to stretch their back to school purchases so boys, especially, won't outgrow their clothes too quickly. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Lauren is right on the button with Team USA's uniform Aug 8, 2008
(Ralph Lauren also designed Team USA's sportier outfits to wear at the Olympic Village and during the closing ceremony. The look is "very sharp, very graphic on TV, very aspirational and very statesmen-like.". (USA Today -- Life)
Take your daughter to the spa? Aug 7, 2008
She wanted to match them with her outfits. If You Go. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Local church presents style show, luncheon Aug 7, 2008
The fashion show and auction features 25-30 outfits. A salad luncheon will be served. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman in steamy photo Aug 6, 2008
au gets the lo-down on the stories behind the the most outrageous and out there outfits at Splendour in the Grass. Check out pics of the hottest bands at Splendour and see what the crowds got up to in the mosh pit. (NEWS.com.au)
Fifi switches to the box Aug 6, 2008
"Unfortunately, I knew it would mean the end of The Shebang, and I've decided to pursue other opportunities.'' Hot Galleries NEWS.com.au gets the lo-down on the stories behind the the most outrageous and out there outfits at Splendour in the Grass ? Check out pics of the hottest bands at Splendour and see what the crowds got up to in the mosh pit. Were you snapped by us? ? Channel 7 continued to deny a rift between Doyle and co-host David Koch over salaries, stating Box's appointment was an... (NEWS.com.au)
Outdated Kiwis ahead of the crowd Aug 6, 2008
I have never seen such a collection of ski outfits from the 1970s and 1980s all in one place: stretch ski pants, puffy salopettes, faded fluoro, the lot. The Kiwis have clearly gone out of their way to corner the market on this gear. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The magic of bangs Aug 6, 2008
That's good news for fashion designer Maria Pinto, who, amid designing outfits for Michelle Obama and launching her first retail space in August, is enjoying her recent foray into bangs. "The feedback was amazing," she said, about friends and colleagues who complimented her haircut. (AZCentral -- Style)
