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    Little Dorrit: more evidence that costume dramas are what the BBC ...  Oct 27, 2008
    In her enormous ruffle and ancient wheelchair, Judy Parfitt plays the Eileen Atkins role of the grand dame going for a BAFTA as Mrs Clennam. You are a vessel of sin, she tells Arthur, just like your father. (Mirror.co.uk)

    Made in Canada  Oct 25, 2008
    Tafetta blazers, boatneck t-shirts, ruffle blouses, shift dresses and twill pea coats were modelled for an enthusiastic crowd. Mimran plays a prominent role in Canadian fashion, and Joe Fresh Style has allowed a wider audience to enjoy his keen eye for design. (Canada.com)

    Two Out, One In on Project Runway  Oct 16, 2008
    Where was she hiding that with the neck-to-toe ruffle. The ruffled vest top and matching pants were pretty fierce, as well, and we oohed and aahed over the must-have-it-now that came down the runway after it ... We particularly dug the creamy that looked like the cup of a calla lily, the high-wasted trousers with the petal-adorned vest, the asymmetrically ruffled and the full-length strapless blue gown whose skirt embodied the wave concept to a tee. (E! Online)

    Iconic red carpet gowns  Oct 13, 2008
    Charlize Theron - pale blue Christian Dior ruffle dress: Academy Awards. (2005). (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)

    Few fashion risks  Sep 22, 2008
    Two of TVs brightest stars were Brooke Shields in a hot pink lipstick-color (pun intended) strapless gown with a ruffle down the front and brooch on the side of her waist by Badgley Mischka. Slide show. (MSNBC -- News)

    Making it work at Fashion Week  Sep 14, 2008
    Suede, whose pink and blue hair matched his clothes, may have offered the worst dress of the morning: a pink striped gown with an asymmetrical ruffle. A last-minute foot injury sidelined slated guest judge Jennifer Lopez, who was training for a triathlon. (Boston Herald)

    Goddess-like one shoulder stars at NY Fashion Week  Sep 12, 2008
    Several boleros topped feminine dresses that picked up on the loose shape and ruffles that have become trends at the Bryant Park tents ... Formfitting dresses in blue and green had neon yellow piping that followed the body's curves, and blue blouses with ruffles and tiers at the sides were tamed with gray patent belts with wide futuristic buckles ... She also tapped into the asymmetrical trend, which added an ethereal goddess vibe to many of the dresses, even a leather dress that had a ruffle... (FOX 11, AZ)

    LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 11, 2008  Sep 12, 2008
    He or you, seem to want us to walk tippy toe and not ruffle feathers in anyway. Each time you or your buddy put your name to something your hatered of this country is astounding. (North County Times)

    Fall Fashion Must-Haves  Aug 30, 2008
    "Lorraine" ruffle top, Club Monaco, $109; clubmonaco ... This is all you need to make tuxedos work in a black vest and a ruffled shirt. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Tennis stars going glam at Grand Slams  Aug 27, 2008
    So while tennis dresses are unlikely to be mistaken for a bona fide cocktail frock, theres no reason not to incorporate a ruffle here or ruching there to make a flattering, flirty garment. Evening tennis has a more lively social component, she says. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Hottest Coats As Weather Cools  Aug 26, 2008
    DRESSY COAT; HITS JUST BELOW THE KNEE Ruffles/Romantic -- again, speaking to a big trend for the season ... Ruffle details is a big trend across the board, adding sweetness and flirt to a look ... Evening, Ruffle: Coat, Milly, $675; intermixonline. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    DESIGNERS' CUT  Aug 14, 2008
    Marc by Marc Jacobs ruffle heart print blouse ... Diane von Furstenberg tie-dye silk organza ruffle dress. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Hot in the city  Aug 11, 2008
    Ruffles on dresses, skirts, sleeves and even swimwear are also a detail not to be overlooked. Jenny Bannister's ruffled dresses in bright colours take us back to the 1980s ... Invest in a ruffle dress from Akira, Lee Matthews and Easton Pearson. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Russian Fashion Trends for Fall 200...  Aug 3, 2008
    Designs have been given a modernized with bold shoulders and architectural shaping, and softened with ruffles and frills ... Sharp military lines are softened with feminine frills and ruffles, as with Moschino s regimental jacket, and Ralph Lauren has garnered inspiration from a Canadian Mountie jacket, mixing it with a floor-sweeping ruffle petticoat skirt. (Suite101.com)

    50 ways to build your wardrobe  Jul 29, 2008
    T2 - Yellow chiffon ruffle top with matching tank ($16. 99) at TJ Maxx (Pretty top, good price and on trend). (AZCentral -- Style)

    Idol gets 5 Emmy nods  Jul 18, 2008
    THe worst EVER however was the dress that had a ruffle at the top (the ruffle, btw, looked just like the one at the BOTTOM of her dress last night) and instead of folding over, it was stiff and standing up so that it looked like it was going to behead her, lol ... the up-ruffle was the WORST. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Dishing with Perez Hilton  Jul 7, 2008
    Another fan, in a tight customized Gossip Gangsta T-shirt (she had added a ruffle so she could wear it as a dress, and cut the neckline low for a Courtney-Love-ish punk milkmaid effect), asked him to sign her laptop. "What do you do?" he asked. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    What's the big deal about Uga?  Jul 3, 2008
    This is the 2nd story/post in the past week or so specifically aimed to ruffle the feathers. I d rather not read his crap, so next time, please ignore it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    * World News Quick Take  Jun 28, 2008
    The largest study ever of bird genetics has uncovered some surprising facts about the avian evolutionary tree, US researchers said on Thursday, including many that are bound to ruffle some feathers. Falcons, for example, are not closely related to hawks and eagles, while colorful hummingbirds, which flit around in the day, evolved from a drab-looking nocturnal bird called a nightjar. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Why Are Designers So Into Sleeves All of a Sudden?  Jun 21, 2008
    In the 18th century, when heaving, corseted bosoms and voluminous, Watteau-back gowns became sexually alluring, sleeves became short and simple to balance the grand silhouette, maintaining a lady's dignity with a sweet ruffle of lace above her elbow. Today, the Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion defines 32 varieties of sleeve, with "rhumba" and "kimono" among the most familiar, and "bagpipe" and "imbecile" among the most obscure. (Slate)

    Photos: DKNY Celebrates Summer with an Energetic and Spirited Home Collection  Jun 20, 2008
    DKNY Bedding There are eight bedding ensembles to choose from, all featuring many design elements borrowed from fashion -- embroidered floral motifs and colorful trims, metallic thread details, pleats, gathered stitching, pin tucking and ruffles -- all signature details reminiscent of DKNY's runway collections. For everyday items, DKNY features a solid sheet collection with a cuff ruffle hem in five fashion colors -- white, ivory, orchid, chocolate and marine. (PR Newswire)

    Kate Moss and Top Shop  Jun 19, 2008
    Other items from the collection include some pretty ruffle dresses, a candy striped shirt dress, a 40s-style angel sleeved top, Aztec print blouse, and a Victoriana Leather jacket. There are also the briefest of hotpants, and Kate s very own designer. (Suite101.com)

    Style trend: Shorts  Jun 13, 2008
    - Dress up a casual short with a ruffle or print blouse. Most read. (AZCentral -- Style)

    Fashion goes hippie!  Jun 2, 2008
    Try the tie-dyed T-shirts, with ruffle dresses, platform wedges -- the look has a new aesthetic which is very eclectic. Says Shalini of Geisha Designs, The mood is very trimmed hippie prints. (India Times, India)

    Yellow: Summer Color Fashion Trend  May 30, 2008
    Teen-friendly brand Candie s has an embroidered ruffle babydoll dress in the Junior s department on kohls ... Besides the bright yellow color, the dress incorporates other summer trends with its slight ruffle and white floral embroidery. (Suite101.com)

    Label queens  May 21, 2008
    Taking the Kate Moss approach to fashion design, Allen apparently just flicked through her wardrobe and knocked out a load of looky-likey pieces, with enough prom dresses and ruffle skirts for the whole of the UK to dress up as Allen for the following Halloween (most didn't). Still, you gotta salute a lady who uses herself as her own muse, clearly thinking she is the pinnacle of style. (Guardian Unlimited)

    Find Eco-Friendly Fashion Online  May 20, 2008
    In keeping with this season s top trends they have a number of ruffle dresses, maxi and mini dresses, and a versatile Rose print wrap-dress. There is also a varied collection of women s footwear including some funky multicolored hemp wedges and ballet flats. (Suite101.com)

    Bush Wedding Party Rocks at Salado Silver Spur Theater;  May 12, 2008
    The skirt portion was black with a ruffle around the bottom. As for the crowd, Ive never seen so many navy blue blazers and button-down shirts in one place. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Terrence on War Machine  Apr 3, 2008
    But to get welcomed inside and then everyone expects so much from you, like for me personally, the last film I did I was so busy trying to be the good actor and not ruffle anything, that I don't think I did it the service that I was supposed to do to it because as an artist, you're not supposed to fit. An artist is supposed to stand apart and have a different point of view. (IGN FilmForce)

    No Sex in the City  Mar 27, 2008
    Dayuumm abc, I know that comment could ruffle a few feathers. Learning more about you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    'Project Runway' Recap: Designers Turn To Their Own Classics In High-Art Challenge  Feb 15, 2008
    Chris March with model Marcia: Long, sweeping crepe gown with oversized pewter ruffle collar on one side and tie at hip. Styled with beehive hairdo. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    What's your V-Day strategy?  Feb 9, 2008
    Taz I truly don t even blog like that and I have been on here for a sec I type a post hit post and leave the site and that is always how I did it but oh well between my work browser and the ajc something is not working didn t realize it would ruffle feathers but hey what is new ... Taz I truly don t even blog like that and I have been on here for a sec I type a post hit post and leave the site and that is always how I did it but oh well between my work browser and the ajc something is not... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Grammy Fashions Taking New Turn  Feb 6, 2008
    A model wore a Justsweet blue sleeveless dress with ruffle and jewels, available at justsweet. com. (CBS News)

    'Project Runway' Returns To Avant-Garde Roots, Fierceness Triumphs At Last  Jan 18, 2008
    Team 2: Christian Siriano and Chris March with models Marcia and Lisa: Long, dramatic dress of layered organza ruffles with oversized neck detail. Ready-to-wear look of sleeveless, silk ruffle blouse and brown pencil skirt ... Team 4: Victorya Hong and Jillian Lewis with models Jacqueline and Lauren: Dramatic black trench coat with long skirt and tartan lining, paired with brown, knee-length pants and sleeveless ruffled blouse with bow closures on the back. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    'Project Runway' Designers Make The Most Of Hershey's Product Placement  Jan 3, 2008
    Victorya Hong with model Jacqueline: Used York peppermint patty pillows to create a ruffle dress with alternating layers of white and silver. Michael didn't think it was wearable or fanciful and hated the model's "Ice Queen" walk. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    The fashion forecast  Dec 30, 2007
    The spring/summer 2008 collection is packed with flirty little numbers which will make you feel 21 again, such as cheeky mini-dungaree dresses, girly ruffled knits (as good as any by Cacharel or Sonia by Sonia Rykiel) and cute Sixties-style rain macs in canary yellow ... R is ruffle maniaNothing epitomises the new feminine spirit of spring fashion as well as the ruffle ... The trend turned up at the most sophisticated shows, from Alber Elbaz's Lanvin, where carefully constructed ruffles trimmed... (Guardian Unlimited)

    Runway Fashion Trends for 2008  Dec 27, 2007
    Think floaty and feminine, with ruffles, lace, pleats and more draping cuts and fabrics ... Flowing, draped, pleated or ruffled, with halter, bandeau, or off-the shoulder necklines ... Rodart s delicate blue hues and Cloud Cover ruffle creation is floaty and feminine. (Suite101.com)

    Thanksgiving  Nov 19, 2007
    Search post-gazette NOW. Daniel Marsula/Post-Gazette illustration. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Pop Tarts: Buffy the Porn Princess? Sarah Michelle Gellar's Unlikely Role  Nov 6, 2007
    While the humanitarian hottie had a porcelain poker face on the carpet, Pop Tarts witnessed a rare ruffle of remorse once she was inside the ceremony. Listening to the honorees recall the danger and distress each day brings in places like Iraq and Ethiopia, Jolie was overwhelmed with emotion and quickly used her napkin to blot away the tear-smudged mascara before anyone could get a snap of the star looking anything less than "Lara Croft" lush. (Fox News)

    Shop talkDesigners do discount  Oct 20, 2007
    Pencil skirts and white ruffle shirts were less than $20, but would not pass muster in the office. Lela Rose for Payless. (Stamford Advocate)

    Halloween for the Dogs  Oct 6, 2007
    You will need to make a large white ruffle to go all the way around the neck. You can trim it with a black bias tape or leave it white. (Suite101.com)

    Top fashion designers go down-market  Sep 26, 2007
    98), ruffle front henley ($10. 98), Mercer vest ($14. (USA Today -- Life)

    Consignment shops have big names at smaller prices  Sep 21, 2007
    Here we saw Diane von Furstenberg white sailor pants for $45, an Anna Molinari ruffle blouse for $50, a pointelle Gucci sweater for $45 and a Carmen Marc Valvo shift dress for $127. Other designer labels included Escada, Christian Dior and Cynthia Rowley. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    New York Fashion Week  Sep 14, 2007
    In Posen's world, pilgrims and pioneers also have occasions for fancier styles, such as a white cocktail dress with an oversized ruffled collar and pleated skirt - the pleats horizontal across the middle and vertical down to the hem - and a gown made of twisted ribbons that had tiers covering its full skirt and an exaggerated pouf on one shoulder ... He closed his show - and essentially Fashion Week - with two elegant white dresses: one with tuxedo ruffles down the front and one with a bow at... (AZCentral -- Style)

    Modesty is returning to fashion runways  Sep 13, 2007
    Ruffles were part of the The Monique Lhuillier 2008 spring collection at Fashion Week in New York ... These fashion confections -- inspired by Laduree macaroons -- carried through to some outstanding daytime outfits, including a light yellow metallic tweed suit with a shawl-collar jacket and a slim pencil skirt worn with a cream-colored V-neck halter blouse with ruffles down the front ... For parties, there were several pairs of flutter shorts with tiers of ruffles on the behind and a shirtdress... (CNN -- Showbiz)

    Zac's Not Just P00004000osen  Sep 12, 2007
    He wove a couple of visual motifs deftly throughout: an Amish mans overcoat reconstructed as sheath dress or pencil skirt, a wide, undulating ruffle that turned up as a sleeve or in tiers on, yes, a prairie skirt. But that skirt was paired nonchalantly with a white blouse and brown belt in a cue that Posen is next in line to take the reins behind Oscar and Carolina on the tony town coach. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Hilton proves herself at Fashion Week  Sep 10, 2007
    For all the lovely dainty dresses that retailers, fashion editors and stylists have seen over the first half of Fashion Week, Kors offered the opposite in splashy and sunny clothes, ranging from a form-fitting rainbow color-blocked sweaterdress to a floral ruffle bikini in a print done in the spirit of the artist Seurat. The audience, which included Jessica Simpson, got into the joyous spirit of the show when a glittery pink dress came down the runway to the soundtrack of Xanadu. (MSNBC -- News)

    San Francisco Fashion Week: The leggy look rules  Sep 3, 2007
    Particularly nice were her pleated cotton and silk tops and her chiffon halter tops with ruffles mimicking a man's tux shirt ... The Kirribilla line, designed by friends Amanda Thomas, Faye Davison Rexing and Phoebe Davison, started out weak but ended strong with sweet and easy cotton party dresses in purple, blue and black with small ruffle details that had a casual pizzazz ... Rees said he was impressed with the sweet cotton-jersey-ruffle, flapper-style dresses; gored skirts; and silk-screened... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Sculpted shapes hot in cool fall fashions  Aug 28, 2007
    I did find one fine example of this at Boutique Blush (720 D St.) has a Free People ruffle sweater that takes on the shape of a knee-length coat ($168). MENSWEAR FOR WOMEN: From fancy tailored pants (does this mean leggings are on the way out. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Must-Have Wardrobe Classics  Aug 15, 2007
    Also, instead of a stiff collar and cuffs, it has a soft, simple, ruffle detail. This is a sure classic, with a twist. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    * A full house ujvax  Aug 14, 2007
    Mom, Michelle Duggar, said, "We love the ruffles and lace." ... ruffle n. (zhe2 bian1) : My favorite dress has yellow ruffles. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    High School Musical 2 stars have own high style  Aug 12, 2007
    The red dress with a ruffle around the bustline that Hudgens' Gabriella wore in the movie's finale was actually a copy of a vintage dress that the actress owned in white. Similar styles were then offered by retailers for prom dresses and Halloween costumes, and it's what Mattel chose to dress its new singing Gabriella Barbie in. (Houston Chronicle)

    Music Monthly  Jul 15, 2007
    Or the times I used to cruise the skating rink in my bolero clothes - bullfighter's jacket, ruffle shirt, black peg-pants with the pink stripe, half a jar of goop on my hair - when I didn't even know how to skate. And, y'know, it's not me. (Guardian Unlimited)

    Get rid of that ratty comforter and dress your bed like you mean it  Jul 13, 2007
    - Think about texture: "You want the textures to speak about softness, but you can do this by adding texture in the form of trims (on comforters and pillows), in the fabrication style and dress-maker details-pleats, pintucking, ruffles, smocking, etc.," she says. - Don't be afraid of a dust ruffle: On the right bed frame, a dust ruffle can act as a visual frame to the linens on top, Madden says ... Her favorite dust ruffles are long enough to graze the floor. (AZCentral -- Home)

    Betsey Johnson  Jul 6, 2007
    What you'll find in the store are cute dresses lined in tulle, embellished with ruffles and bows or made of eyelet; platform shoes accented with gingham, leopard or floral print; and fanciful handbags decorated with beads, heart-shaped stones or cherry motifs ... You can even find showpieces fresh off the runway, like the black-and-white gingham tiered ruffle dress from her spring 2007 show in New York. (AZCentral -- Style)

    Let's not play that game  Jul 3, 2007
    Where you'll find me on a Friday night: cooking and playing cards with friends, dining at a new restaurant or. A 34 year-old transplant to metro Atlanta who has found her dating experience here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Who Wears Short Shorts? Maybe You Can  Jul 1, 2007
    com) with a Forever 21 yellow ruffle top ($22. 80, www. (CBS News)

    Jeff Davis schools: Discipline in all things  Jun 30, 2007
    That may ruffle some feathers, but solving a $2. 5 million fiscal mess will require tough decisions. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    • School uniform policies ruffle some collars  Jun 20, 2007
    School uniform policies ruffle some collars By Paul Sloth. Journal Times. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Constant craving  Jun 18, 2007
    While I have trained myself to live without succumbing to every trendy new accessory, I still want every single quirky amateur watercolour of Paris, every candy-striped pillow case with a ruffle round it, and every funky old jug I can cram a bunch of dahlias into. According to the eco-conscious rules of Compacting, that's okay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Nothing in the shops  Jun 13, 2007
    It was not a similar dress to one I bought at Laura Ashley in 1971, it was the exact same dress, a halter-neck backless number with a ruffle at the hem. When I wore this dress I was size 10, had visible triceps and nothing to do with them except turn the pages of text books and roll my own cigarettes. (Guardian Unlimited)

    Graduation Rules Ruffle Feathers  Jun 9, 2007
    West Rutland, Vermont - June 8, 2007. Evan Kurant's senior class voted him Most Musical, Most Talented, and Definitely Different. (WCAX.com, VT)

    Dressing Stylishly In Middle-Age  May 28, 2007
    The mix is in putting that with a ruffle blouse, a pair of trouser pants, a swing skirt ... Soft ruffles by the face or hands are a lovely way to frame ... The tip is not to many flowers nor ruffles. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Dress for success and still stand out  May 23, 2007
    Cr pe de Chine ruffle Estella blouse, $195 at Oilily stores. Multifaceted beaded necklace with ribbon, $7. (USA Today -- Life)

    Girl, 5, Saves Grandma's Life  May 8, 2007
    LINDSAY LOHAN looked party girl-perfect in a show-stopping tube top, flirty ruffle skirt and sassy peep toe wedges. Get her star style without spending a fortune. (Click2Houston, TX)

    News from the Care Center  Apr 27, 2007
    Her mother lowered her, and, as soon as her feet touched the floor, she was "off and running." Her chubby legs could be seen under her dress that ended in a 4-inch wide ruffle. Why did I think of a kewpie doll. (Dunlap Reporter, IA)

    Fans light up Dark Side with 'Star Wars' events, charity  Apr 22, 2007
    The slightest ruffle, beaded accessory or even dirt can't be missing from a costume. "People will notice," he said. (AZCentral -- News)

    On the Road with Martha Stewart  Apr 14, 2007
    "My mother made our clothes--every year we had a new Easter coat--and taught me the basics of sewing at a young age." Stewart admits that she hasn't sewed her own clothes in years, but she still makes the occasional dust ruffle and says her skills remain sharp. Gesturing to her spring jacket, she says, "This coat, I must tell you, I did not make. But I could.". (Time.com)

    Spring Fashion's Must Haves  Apr 8, 2007
    Look for soft and romantic details like ruffles, bows, lace trim and draping ... "It's a narrow silhouette with feminine details like a puff sleeve or ruffle edge.". (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Regional Roundup  Apr 3, 2007
    to half empty wrote on April 02, 2007 8:28 PM:"My posts touch your nerves again? You "good ole' boyz" are easy to ruffle and hate to hear the truth. T u same two or three people with the many posting names have got to be council or city management bait. Or maybe the chamber or DLBP. At least I'm not afraid to speak my piece, like you cowards are.". Half Full wrote on April 02, 2007 6:11 PM:"Tcrack me up with all of your "good ol boyz" rants ! As the other posted, you sure do live a bitter life.... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    DESIGNED FOR SUCCESS  Mar 26, 2007
    They like sheer or stretchy fabrics, a hint of ruffle, a fluttery sleeve, a garland of ruched flowers on the shoulders or sleeves ... Mandalyn Begay, 32, who completes this design threesome, might wear bloomers under her skirt, and lots of ruffles and embellishment. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Man takes retro slide show tour of Southern California in the '50s and '60s  Mar 24, 2007
    Some agreed, some disagreed, but some (guessing from the disagreement side) said it isn't art at all: " 'Art' is not an excuse to be disrespectful. 'Art' is not something to hide behind. 'Art' is not a way to spread ugliness." I think a good piece of art should do exactly that - ruffle a few feathers. Visit our news blogs at. (North County Times)

    Paris, chic to chic  Mar 8, 2007
    Shoulders took on different proportions at both, but Lanvin's designer, and one of fashion's indisputable darlings, Alber Elbaz , kept the extent of his new volumes smaller and cleaner, his dresses mostly unadorned except for some beautifully rendered pleating, a few ruffle flourishes, and the occasional exposed zipper. It was simply about color and construction, and it worked. (Boston Globe -- Living)

    Lighting up Paris fashion  Feb 28, 2007
    Fashion versions of wooden Dutch clogs - with little heels and the "Vo. Oi vei. I am reminded of leg calipers and the various aluminium accoutrements of the handicapped. I weave my way through the metal mayhem to track down McNeil. She is wearing baggy black sarouel pants whose panniers have been strung up to both sides and a white shirt with exaggerated collars and cuffs. The collar of the shirt has in fact been hoiked up around the side of her face and, courtesy of the alumnium rods, it has a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Bold colors, bejeweled gowns  Feb 27, 2007
    Witherspoon looked great; this year she abandoned vintage chic for a real looker, a Nina Ricci deep blue-purple gown with an asymmetrical ombr and ruffle train. Many stars opted for pale colors. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Flamenco fashions with runway flair  Feb 22, 2007
    Candy-colored ruffles seem to overwhelm the racks with flamenco drama, the kind hawked mercilessly on souvenir posters and plastic dolls ... That attitude fuels a 150 million cottage industry devoted to ruffles and dots, according to a survey by an association of 15 Seville dressmakers ... Flamenco magazines advertise it, without irony, as "the most daring new trends in ruffled dresses.". (International Herald Tribune)

    Washington events in Texas combine cultures  Feb 19, 2007
    Trevino's dress is a 50-pound cascade of embroidered tapestry, silk, and velvet with beaded lace ruffle sleeves. She has spent the last year being the most popular woman in Laredo as Martha Washington. (Boston Globe)

    George Washington a big deal in Laredo  Feb 18, 2007
    Trevino's dress is a 50-pound cascade of embroidered tapestry, silk, and velvet with beaded lace ruffle sleeves. Gutierrez gets indignant when asked how much the dresses cost, but estimates have ranged from $12,000 to $30,000. (Bakersfield Californian -- Nation)

    Short and tights steal scene  Feb 7, 2007
    Dots mark the spot on Phillip Lim's dress with floating ruby ruffle on top, anchored by dark tights ... Winning looks: For dressier occasions, there was a delicate silk gazar cocoon dress with a floating ruffle at the collar. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Designers at New York Fashion Week touting flirty styles  Feb 5, 2007
    The knits, many of the them chunky cardigans in black and white, were cozy and inviting but, when paired with tweed wide-leg trousers or a ruffled miniskirt, never looked too slouchy for work or too fitted for play ... For dressier occasions, there was a delicate silk gazar cocoon dress with a floating ruffle at the collar. (Newsday -- State)

    A new old dress  Jan 23, 2007
    Call: (800) 877-3400. Multimedia / Interactive. (Fresno Bee)

    SOPHISTICATED LADY  Jan 22, 2007
    " Rosekrans humored her interviewer by digging an Issey Miyake stole out of her closet and throwing the stiff, architectural piece around her neck. On anyone else it might have looked like an out-of-proportion clown's ruffle from a black-and-white Fellini nightmare. On her, the effect was effortless chic. De Wildt once went to her Paris apartment for dinner and found her wearing a dress that looked "like a piece of fabric that the wind had blown on her," he said. When he asked how on earth she... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    More fashion disasters welcomed on red carpet  Jan 19, 2007
    Though there were a few head scratchers at the Globes like, Vanessa Williams' poufy hair, Jennifer Love Hewitt's overzealous sequins, Cameron Diaz's post-breakup ruffle overdose and Ryan Seacrest's sexuality, but overall it was an overly glamorous and utterly boring night for fashion. So what's with all the stars looking perfectly dressed. (The University Echo, TN)

    White dresses are relaxed fit for stars at Globes  Jan 17, 2007
    " said Pati Dubroff, Dior Beauty's makeup artist who worked with Winslet. Dubroff said she imagined a 1930s screen siren in a black-and-white photograph. It's what led her to choose a plum-blackberry lipstick and platinum eye shadow. Dubroff also worked with Naomi Watts, who wore a strapless turquoise gown with metal beadwork. Watts ended up with a sultry eye - taking a cue from the metal in the dress - and a pink lip gloss to pick up on the vibrancy of the blue dress. Cameron Diaz, with very... (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)

    More Globes fashion  Jan 17, 2007
    To skirt the middle, flirt with styles that are subtly frilled, a single ruffle edging the hem of a skirt, for instance, or the collar of a blouse ... Development ruffle sleeve V-neck top, $198 at Shopbop ... Crow by Chris Pizzello, AP; Blanchett, Winslet, Cruz by Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY; Zellweger by Mark J. Terrill, AP; Ferrera by Bob Riha Jr., USA TODAY; bracelets by JC Penney; belt, tank top by Neiman Marcus; surplice by Kohl's; scoopneck by Anthropologie; ruffled V-neck by Shopbop. (USA Today -- Life)


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