Madoff `Prisoner' Watch Brings $65,000 at Auction, Wife's Earrings $70,000 Nov 15, 2009
One Lady Hermes brown suede handbag, plus two other purses, sold for $1,900, compared with a $210 high estimate. There were also a pair of Bull and Bear-motif cufflinks and a Tiffany silver key ring monogrammed BLM.. (Bloomberg -- US)
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Madoff's magnificent spoils go under the hammer Nov 14, 2009
"It all depends how the bidding goes. My wife is looking at some purses.". Dian Gilmore, executive director of the American Board of Certification, came from Iowa for a congress of the Commercial Law League of America and took time off to wander around the displays. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Granddaughter writes history of Nepenthe Nov 14, 2009
Servers no longer wear flowing skirts and knit purses for tips, and there are rules about who can stay in the cabins. There's even a Web cam on the roof. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Conner Hotel and Spirit Tree bar in Jerome. Nov 13, 2009
Pura Vida Gallery, which was named one of the top-25 galleries in the nation by Niche magazine last year, offers a fascinating assortment of glasswork, clocks, dichroic-glass earrings, pendants and other jewelry, as well as clothing and purses. Details: 507B Main St. 928-634-0937. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Psst! Morehouse men — pull your pants up! Nov 12, 2009
Its inclusion of a very traditional script for male style like no pumps and purses for men will inevitably elevate the debate and criticism both inside and outside Morehouse. As I ve walked to and from classes, I ve often laughed aloud over how much my students resemble the public high school kids that I d decided might be too much to deal with every day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Las Vegas police raid 6 Hells Angels locations Nov 12, 2009
Louis Vuitton and Chanel purses, dozens of pieces of gold and diamond jewelry and electronics were just some of the items police seized last month on raids at the suspects' homes. In all, three women and two men are charged with breaking into the Hollywood Hills homes of celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Orlando Bloom, Paris Hilton, Megan Fox and Rachel Bilson. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Teen who burglarized celebs' homes was threatened Nov 10, 2009
Louis Vuitton and Chanel purses, dozens of pieces of gold and diamond jewelry and electronics were just some of the items police seized last month on raids at the suspects' homes ... Louis Vuitton and Chanel purses, dozens of pieces of gold and diamond jewelry and electronics were just some of the items police seized last month on raids at the suspects' homes. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Madoff collectibles being sold to aid victims Nov 10, 2009
Also a cache of designer purses - Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Prada - valued at hundreds of dollars apiece and antiques that range into the thousands. It's clear Madoff had a taste for wildly expensive wristwatches. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Buttons, especially vintage, offer special touch Nov 9, 2009
In her spare time, Schneider crafts scarves, children's wear, and purses from old kimonos and vintage fabric. Her handmade goods often require accenting, which is where the perfect button comes in. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Office shooting suspect's life spiraled downward Nov 8, 2009
The Legion Place building, where the shooting occurred, remained cordoned off Saturday with police tape, though some workers returned to get purses and other belongings left behind in a scramble to escape. Courtney Moore, a paralegal on the building's 17th floor, returned for her car, and remembered frequently sharing an elevator with Beckford or seeing him in the cafeteria. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Is Dr. Drew's sexual healing bad for you? Nov 8, 2009
My marriage is falling apart because my husband can't watch another minute of heroin addicts stealing cash out of their grandmother's purses on A&E's "Intervention." And if I urge one more of my co-workers to make a "fearless moral inventory" of themselves in an interoffice e-mail, I'm going to lose my job. I'm destroying my entire life by spending all of my time watching other people destroy their entire lives. (Salon)
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The flower girls work ankle length dresses from Strausberg Childrens clothing line, carried purses of ivory satin that held apricot rose petals for them to toss, and wore bracelets of pearls and monogrammed silver medallions that were gifts from the bride. The music for the ceremony was provided by a string quartet that welcomed guests before the ceremony and played Pachelbels Canon in D as the brides father walked her down the aisle. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
Shot Briton 'liked Amarillo song' Nov 8, 2009
He also attacked other customers in the bar, hitting them either with his fist or handgun, and stole purses, wallets and money from the cash register. Adam Cox, a reporter at KGNC Radio Amarillo, told the BBC there was "a lot of shock" in the town at what had happened. (BBC News -- UK)
Lawyer: Accused Orlando office shooter mentally ill Nov 8, 2009
Others came back to get purses, wallets and other belongings they left behind in a scramble to escape the shooting spree. Only workers with identification were being allowed in the building and had to be escorted by an officer. (Pensacola News Journal)
Retired National Park Service senior conservator Toby Raphael dies Nov 7, 2009
He was also known for his finely worked leather purses. On the personal side, Raphael enjoyed the companionship of a host of friends, social and professional. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Cayuga County Red Cross sponsoring Peace Bazaar Nov 7, 2009
A table with products from San Pedro, El Salvador, had coffee, chocolate products, handmade purses and hammocks. San Pedro is a sister community for Poplar Ridge, whose residents send a delegation every year to visit and assist in a micro-loan program. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Try It: GeMagic Nov 7, 2009
You're supposed to be able to add sparkle to almost anything, jeans, purses, belts. We'll see. (W-USA News, DC)
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On a budget this holiday season? Luxury gifts you can afford Nov 6, 2009
If the recipient is big into purses, look for bags made from linens and light-weight fabrics. Search for some extra-stylish shades or a beautiful summer hat. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
October sales offer relief to merchants Nov 6, 2009
Even affluent shoppers, who had been tight with their purses since the financial meltdown ballooned last year, spent more for designer duds. As merchants announced their figures Thursday, the results showed that shoppers still were not splurging, restrained by tight credit and a weak job market. (USA Today -- Money)
Fired ‘Style Boston’ host cries foul Nov 5, 2009
Boston fashionistas gathered at Saks Fifth Avenue yesterday to meet handbag designer Nancy Gonzalez, whose purses have been carried by Vanessa Hudgens and Hayden Panettiere. Joining Gonzalez for the afternoon reception was Ray Allen s wife, Shannon, with son Walker; Paul Pierce s fiancee, Julie Landrum; Kevin Garnett s wife, Brandi; Tiffany Dowd, Tonya Chen Mezrich, fashion mavens Nina Fialkow, Audrey Epstein Reny, and Anna Cheshire Levitan, who hosted the party. (Boston Globe)
Rings, shoes, guns among alleged celeb loot Nov 4, 2009
Luxury goods include Louis Vuitton and Chanel purses, bag of diamonds ... Louis Vuitton and Chanel purses, dozens of pieces of gold and diamond jewelry and electronics were just some of the items police seized last month on raids at the suspects homes ... A search of Tamayos house turned up the Louis Vuitton and Chanel purses, as well as shoes, high-end makeup and perfume. (MSNBC -- News)
* Designer jeans, preshrunk prices Nov 4, 2009
The introduction of US$300 jeans X perhaps even more than US$1,000 coin purses and US$500 plastic sunglasses X marked the moment when customers really began to question the prices they were seeing in department stores. Cotton dungarees for the price of an iPod was a stretch so extreme that retailers had to come up with a whole new term to suggest that the new jeans were different from the US$100 jeans they used to sell in the 1990s. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Juneau woman collects formal wear for troops Nov 3, 2009
In January, ASYMCA opened "After Five Boutique" for the purpose of loaning out free formal clothing - such as dresses, shoes, coats, stoles, and accessories such as evening purses and jewelry - to military dependents. Now, Boehm, co-owner of the local U-Haul, hopes Juneau will pitch in, too. (Juneau Empire)
The pit-bull problem Nov 2, 2009
But pets aren't purses, and people who jump into pit-bull ownership without the requisite training and education can often do more harm than good. That's why when I see a pit off-leash and I'm walking Turk, my 20-pound schnoodle, I'm scared. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Word on the street: CVS finishes makeovers of Valley Longs stores Nov 2, 2009
Pries started the business in a tiny 200-square-foot space in Old Town, selling mostly purses and jewelry. Business was so good that she expanded last May into an adjoining storefront, adding jeans, dresses and other items. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Critics' Picks: The dark prince of postwar Italy Nov 1, 2009
In "Manhood for Amateurs," Michael Chabon recounts the glories and embarrassments of fatherhood -- and man purses By Jed Lipinski. Random House/Fish Fong Michael Chabo. (Salon)
Kapaa woman shaken after break-in takes steps to avoid another Nov 1, 2009
In addition to the two video cameras, three digital cameras, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation and Xbox game systems, purses, clothes, lots of cash and jewelry and prescription pain medicines, the thief or thieves who allegedly gained access through a louvered window took years of videotapes of her now-grown children who earlier in their lives played soccer and football and were boxers. "It's all in there," she said of the sentimental videotapes that showed her children in off-island sports tournaments. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Obama highlights fresh signs of economic growth Oct 31, 2009
Job creation also depends on the willingness of consumers to open their wallets and purses. But on Friday, the Commerce Department reported a 0. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Church roundup Oct 30, 2009
Jewelry, birdhouses, lamps, purses, wreaths, pottery and Bulldog items. www. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Macy's celebrates 2 Valley grand openings Oct 30, 2009
The Tommy Hilfiger sweaters are neatly stacked and the Coach purses are on display. The new Macy's stores in Fresno's River Park and Visalia are almost ready for their Wednesday grand openings. (Fresno Bee)
Halloween Tips for Bar-Goers Oct 29, 2009
Find a Safe Place for Phones/Wallets/Purses/Money on Halloween Costume. More than any other night of the year, Halloween can make it difficult to find places to keep money, wallets, and purses, especially if wearing a skimpy costume for girls or for men, anything without pockets. (Suite101.com)
A sweet dilemma: Some suggestions on how to handle excess Halloween candy Oct 29, 2009
-For anyone crafty out there, make candy wrapper accessories including clutches, belts, coin purses, bracelets and more. In fact, they are actually very "in" right now. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Do we really need so much stuff? Oct 29, 2009
Twenty days spent stuffing T-shirts and tights and worn-out flannel pajamas into suitcases that are always too small; over 20 hours cursing my collection of purses and my love of shoes. Ive given thousands of dollars to movers and pushed the limits of friendship as childhood pals and new neighbors alike lugged armoires up narrow stairways and hoisted crates of books onto weary shoulders. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Viking vital for big name PGA golfers Oct 29, 2009
Small purses (about 6 inches by 6 inches) and fanny packs are permitted but are subject to search. Coolers, backpacks, packages, bags and all other items larger than a fanny pack or purse are not permitted. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Saying 'happy birthday' with a little creativity Oct 28, 2009
You can even use convenient gift boxes and bags shaped just like purses to give them a fashionable touch. Ensure a Wii bit of fun: The Wii has become a staple for many youngsters, so why not embrace it. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Just looking for a key, children Oct 28, 2009
" cvilla wrote on Oct 26, 2009 9:29 AM:" I heard of another case of girls in the restroom and a purse disappeared and then the security wanted to search the purses which they did and then body search and check the girls bras. The girls complained to their parents and the parents went to the school and complained about the search with out parents and them wanting to body and bra search too. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Get a hobby, Find a date Oct 28, 2009
Shoes and purses but mostly purses 16. I love shooting and collecting 17. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Madison County police blotter Oct 28, 2009
Arrests: On Oct. 15, deputy Michael Moore was dispatched to the Dollar General store in Ila, where two women were seen placing some skin cream in their purses, but put it back when they realized they were being watched ... More than $700 in other items that apparently came from the Commerce store also were recovered, including belts, purses, hats, mugs and a dress. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Newest hot spot for a $78 steak: A shopping mall Oct 26, 2009
Malls are destinations for spending on new shoes, jeans and purses. But now Valley residents are asking themselves if they're ready to go to the mall for a $78 steak and a fancy cocktail. (AZCentral -- News)
Letters to the Magazine editor Oct 25, 2009
God bless those men holding purses. They are the real American heroes. (Boston Globe)
Soupy Sales Meant Pie and Laughs Oct 24, 2009
Now I have no memory of seeing Soupy pull the stunt that brought him the most publicity and got him in hot water: when he invited his disciples to raid their mother's purses and mail him those rectangular, green pieces of paper. By then, I think he had moved to another station and I could no longer watch his show, nor comply with his request. (CBS News)
New consignment shop opens in Sahuarita Oct 23, 2009
Bernier and Brown say JT s Closet carries gently used, quality clothing, designer purses, jewelry, shoes, belts, hats, scarves and other accessories. The store also has designer gowns for special occasions and jeans, jeans, jeans in every brand. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Women's formal wear donations sought in Fairbanks Oct 22, 2009
Armed Services YMCA is putting out a desperate call for donations of formal attire such as dresses, shoes, coats, stoles, and accessories like evening purses and jewelry to outfit women for a special evening out ... A nearby bookcase displays a small store of dress shoes, purses and jewelry. (Juneau Empire)
Two Women Robbed Of Their Purses In Hartford Oct 22, 2009
OZ The Hartford Courant. 12:02 PM EDT, October 21, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
Cambridge Police: Incidents Oct. 12-18 Oct 22, 2009
7 reports of stolen wallets, purses or backpacks. 6 incidents of identity, debit or credit card theft or fraud. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Save-A-Date: Oct. 22 Oct 22, 2009
Nov. 5: Rummage Sale and Silent Auction take place from 3 to 4 p.m., at the Wellesley Village Church, 2 Central St. The Silent Auction features art, jewelry, collectables, antiques, furniture and designer purses. All proceeds will be used for community outreach. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
DVDs you should have seen -- but didn't Oct 22, 2009
He said, "It's kind of 'help me,' kind of 'save me,' kind of 'redeem me.' And we thought, OK, that's perfect. Those are all good tones. This is your most overtly Jewish movie, by a long shot. But I was able to come up with a brief list of other Jewish characters in your films. John Goodman's immortal Jewish convert in "The Big Lebowski," of course, who announces that he doesn't fucking roll on Shabbos. And I think we can assume that Barton Fink is Jewish. E.C. We assumed that too. J.C.: Well,... (Salon)
Titan Missile Museum volunteers Sam Densler, Len Dendorf, Norm Goetz, Tom McDonnell and Jim McMillan, not pictured, were busy Tuesday working on a float for the White Elephant Parade. Photo by Jaime Richardson | Green Valley News Oct 21, 2009
The store also will offer a large selection of men s clothing, designer purses and hats, about 200 pairs of new or barely worn ladies shoes and two tables of tennis shoes with little or no wear. The store that day will be open its regular hours, 9 a.m. to noon, then close until 3 p.m. so volunteers can put up festive decor, bring in the special clothing and prepare for the busy afternoon ahead. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Reese Witherspoon on divorce, new love Oct 21, 2009
We swap shoes and purses a lot. I wore my girlfriend's dress to a wedding recently. (CNN -- Showbiz)
'Sex and the City' entertaining, not a factual portrayal of NYC life Oct 21, 2009
Most working writers could not afford to make purchases like a pair of dazzling Jimmy Choos, high-end lingerie, or designer purses, let alone all at once. I also did not enjoy the fact that my friends, and young women, everywhere considered Carrie a writing icon, and the stereotypes being derived from a "fashionista" existence this would "carry" along. (Daily Orange, NY)
Tossing Is Key to Clutter-Free Closets Oct 21, 2009
NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2009. Expert from Real Simple Magazine Offers Tips, Showcases Latest Helpful Organization Products. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Police: Man Stole Multiple Purses Oct 21, 2009
Police Release Surveillance Footage Of Thief. POSTED: 5:41 pm CDT October 20, 2009UPDATED: 6:16 pm CDT October 20, 2009. (7 KETV Omaha)
Hannity's America Oct 21, 2009
A Beijing store called Oba-Mao is bustling, selling bags, purses and t-shirts that meld the image of the American president with that of Chinese dictator and mass murderer Mao Tse Tung. The owner of the story told Reuters that he's looking forward to the release of his next product line: Obama-Mao boxer shorts. (Fox News)
Coach Profits Fall, but Poppy is Popular Oct 21, 2009
The New York-based company lately has been lowering the retail prices on its trendy purses, wallets and clutches, and said it is t 00003449 aking more markdowns at factory stores ... The New York-based company lately has been lowering the retail prices on its trendy purses, wallets and clutches, and said it is taking more markdowns at factory stores. (New York Post -- News)
Morehouses Crossroads Has Nothing To Do With Ghetto Gear or Cross-Dressing Oct 21, 2009
But while you may have already heard the details of Morehouses new no grills or purses policy, its quite possible that you have yet to hear an impassioned defense of grillz and purses in the spirit of Morehouses most illustrious progenitors ... That being said, neither of them carried purses, wore rollers in their hair or wore eyeliner or mascara. (Slate)
Boris Johnson: Divorce is good for London Oct 20, 2009
I was spending about $1200 a month on clothes; I had 150 pairs of shoes, 35 purses, and 25 pairs of sunglasses. My two walk-in closets were filled with clothes with the tags still on. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Adieu, Couture. Farewell, Ready-To-Wear Oct 20, 2009
Truth be told, the death of the craftsmen would be less of a loss to fashion itself than to the marketing of fashion, which promotes money-losing confections in order to hawk perfume and purses to the hoi polloi, to put it rather crudely. But ready-to-wear is far from obsolete. (Slate)
Less to choose from Oct 20, 2009
Saks is removing some brands and expanding the selection of products at lower prices, such as Prada purses that cost less than $1,000. Luciano Manganella, who used to own the Jasmine Sola brand and now operates the 344 chain, has completely changed his assortment to make the merchandise more affordable. (Boston Globe)
Man robs women at gunpoint in Good Food Store parking lot; third such robbery in a week Oct 20, 2009
Then on Friday at 11:45 p.m., a gun-wielding man approached a car parked in front of the Good Food Store and ordered the two female occupants to give up their purses. He got one, then fled on foot. (Montana Standard, MT)
Harvest Fair Oct 19, 2009
Christmas seasonal attire includes decorated sweaters, casual shirts, designs on T-shirts, denim items topped off with handmade jewelry plus bling and glitzy accessories in purses, wallets, rings, bracelets, neck chains, earrings, lapel pins, caps and sweatshirts among many other items. The Odessa College Philanthropy Club will again host the annual trunk giveaway at 4 p.m. Oct. 25. (Odessa American, TX)
All-male college cracks down on cross-dressing... Oct 19, 2009
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- An all-male college in Atlanta, Georgia, has banned the wearing of women's clothes, makeup, high heels and purses as part of a new crackdown on what the institution calls inappropriate attire. William Bynum says he discussed the new dress-wearing ban policy with Morehouse's campus gay organization. (The Drudge Report)
All Male College bans wearing cross dressing Oct 18, 2009
The prestigious all male historically black college, Morehouse College in Atlanta Georgia has banned the wearing of women's clothes, make-up, high heels, and purses. According to CNN, this is part of the school's crackdown on what it calls inappropriate attire. (FOX19.com, OH)
Morehouse dress code seeks to “get back to the legacy” Oct 17, 2009
no wearing of clothing usually worn by women (dresses, tops, tunics, purses, pumps, etc. on the Morehouse campus or at college-sponsored events. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
