FRIGHTFUL TALES: Readers share their own stories Oct 30, 2009
They were all dressed in 1800s clothes (I am guessing), the men in white shirts and black pants and the women in long skirts. Anyway, that was the last time we saw them as a group. (USA Today)
West Aceh bans 'tight trousers' Oct 29, 2009
Some women in West Aceh have objected, saying skirts are impractical when it comes to riding bikes or scooters ... "We're not stopping women from wearing trousers. What's prohibited are tight trousers and jeans. If they have to wear trousers, the trousers must cover their ankles and be worn under loose, long skirts.". (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
First Halloween Costumes: Skins, Skulls, and Skirts Oct 29, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009. James Owen in Londonfor Updated October 29, 2009. (National Geographic)
Va-va-voom Vampire Oct 29, 2009
"The costumes are extremely important. For Halloween, it's given us the theme. There's a particular look, a corseted waistline, waist cinch and bustle skirts and big hair. For the most part it's black, white and red. There's a carnival circus look to what we do, with lots of stripes," says Tyler. Iron Heart Circus also performs most months at the Stone Church on Zion Hill in Newmarket, which features its burlesque work. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Jeannette orders uniforms for the student body Oct 29, 2009
Dress pants and skirts in khaki or navy should be worn, with dress shorts allowed May through September. Socks are now required and shoes are limited to dress shoes, boots and sneakers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Need for Speed Nitro DS Hands-on Oct 29, 2009
On my Ford Escort RS I've got a bronze body color, grey skirts, and black wheels and rims. There are 33 cars in all, kicking things off with the'69 Charger, Escort RS, 2003 Focus, Renault 4L, , and Hummer H2, with others unlocked as you go. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
No tight pants for some Indonesian women Oct 29, 2009
Any Muslim caught violating the dress code, which also prohibits shorts for men, will be told to put on government-issued full-length skirts or loose pants, said Ramli Mansur, head of West Aceh District. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Alex Carleton is designing a new, edgier clothing line for L.L. Bean Oct 29, 2009
Instead of relaxed mom jeans, there are flirty denim skirts. Men s shirts are body-conscious and fitted. (Boston Globe)
Tight pants a no-no for women in Indonesia's Aceh province Oct 28, 2009
Any Muslim caught violating the dress code, which also prohibits shorts for men, will be told to put on government-issued full-length skirts or loose pants, said Ramli Mansur, head of West Aceh District. Patrolling Shariah, or Islamic police, will determine if clothing violates the dress code, he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
* Scary in a hurry Oct 28, 2009
The spacious, well-appointed dancewear store sells high-quality leotards, tights, dance skirts and footwear for ballet, ballroom and flamenco dancers, as well as Chacott stage makeup. Smaller dance stores on the block include Xinchao (Y) at 167 Hanzhong St (~167), tel: (02) 2382-5454; its neighbor Youyang Shenghuo () at 169 Hanzhong St (~169), tel: (02) 2312-1123; and Ting Ting (@@) at 158 Hanzhong St (~158), tel: (02) 2388-2993. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Looking for scares in all the wrong places Oct 27, 2009
One day of the year, short skirts, high heels and fishnet pantyhose won't get you labeled as something other than a sweet girl. Or will they. (University News, MO)
Early Years Activities for the Lett... Oct 26, 2009
Family Picture: Using pre-cut construction paper or material into skirts, shirts and pants. Glue onto Popsicle sticks then on paper. (Suite101.com)
Top 4 Finale So You Think You Can D... Oct 26, 2009
Dressed in flowing white skirts and shirts, the dancers were accompanied by drummers in an energetic African dance choreographed by Sean Cheesman. The performance was one of the best group performances shown during the season. (Suite101.com)
'Erotic City,' by Josh Sides Oct 26, 2009
They scream "Pervert!" at two women pushing a stroller down the street; they scold the Catholic schoolgirls to pull their skirts down. Stuffed shirts. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fashion week comes to Tokyo Oct 26, 2009
Tokyo-based Designer Junya Tashiro, a self-taught 'new-kid-on-the-block' in the world of fashion, treated his audience to a collection comprised of virginal-white, cotton, ruffled, knee-length skirts and dresses, worn with white and silver, silk jackets -- sharply cut to accentuate figures and create poise. One stunning three-quarter length, eggshell-white jacket was finished off delightfully with gold-pockets and double buttons set at chest level, giving the piece a "bespoke" look, yet allowing... (Xinhuanet, China)
The full story Oct 25, 2009
Skirts expand the possibilities ... Though no one s writing off narrow pencil skirts, short and full styles are making fashion headlines ... Short, full skirts are also a great way to refresh edgier pieces like a leather motorcycle jacket or boxy cropped top, says Mendoza. (Boston Globe)
Saving Face Returns! Erica Has Become the Kind of Mother She Hates. Oct 23, 2009
If I've learned anything at all from Marina's near-miss-divorce, it's that newly divorced moms mainly need tiny short skirts and plunging necklines. Not my style. (Slate)
A Womans Nation: A new report from Maria Shriver tells us just how much womens lives have changed Oct 22, 2009
Sounds like you need to loosen up and go have a margarita with the other snooty SAHM s in their tennis skirts and visors ... Our grandmother s had all the time in the world to sew those cute little poodle skirts for their daughters (our mothers) because grandma didn t work ... Our grandmothers had all the time in the world to sew those cute little poodle skirts for their daughters (our mothers) because grandma didnt work. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
• Sitkans don a kaleidoscope of costumes for Alaska Day Oct 22, 2009
Most striking were the elaborate hoop skirts, bonnets and soldier garb of those in 1800s dress. Starting at $200 for purchase, some rented dresses from Seattle at a rate of $75 per day. (Juneau Empire)
The Grapevine: Put a Napa Valley trip on your bucket list Oct 22, 2009
Back in the car, take time to drive along the West Side Road, which skirts the Russian River at some of its most picturesque locations. Small family vineyards follow one after the other; take the jog east onto River Road and fit in a tasting stop at Martinelli Vineyards before heading back to Highway 101. (Florida Today)
McFadden exhibit mixes and matches perfectly Oct 22, 2009
McFadden is best known for her two-tier gowns, topping off flowing skirts (in fabrics such as her signature Marii, a narrowly pleated, silky polyester that clings yet disguises what a woman wants to disguise) with distinctly textured tops, such as richly embroidered or macram. d bodices. (Boston Globe)
Whats with the trashy Halloween costumes for teen girls? Oct 20, 2009
The Sailor, devil, milk maid, pirate, Red Riding Hood and even Raggedy Ann all appeared to be working the streets with ridiculous short skirts and some revealing bust lines. Just FYI, the Pocahontas outfit covered the most skin. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
SA's best-dressed man Oct 20, 2009
Making the Top 10 were: YFM DJ Sizwe Dhlomo; Mark de Mendez, drummer for the Dirty Skirts; businessmen Thabang Skambwane, Tshepo Molale and Mandla Sibeko; Anthony Keyworth, co-owner of Paul Smith; and new media strategist Devon Brough ... On page two: a Yfm DJ and the drummer from The Dirty Skirts. (iAfrica.com)
Rhoda Janzen: From Modern to Mennonite Oct 20, 2009
My mom felt that skirts gave more glory to God. Did you feel a sense of differentness when you were growing up. (Time.com)
Free Day of the Dead Festival Oct 20, 2009
An outdoor stage sponsored by Centerpoint Energy will feature performances by artists and bands like The Jive Sisters, Kofu Daiko Drummers, Mariachi MECA, Grupo Vital, The Grass Skirts, Flamenco by Gabriela Tempestad, Houston Balalaika Society. The indoor stage will be sizzling with performers like Vantress Tillman as TinaTurner, Colombian Folk Dance, Ambassadors International Folkloric Dance Company and a calavera fashion show. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Popular Halloween Costumes For the Ages Oct 20, 2009
Beige said that bright colors and shorter skirts are among the fashionable changes witch costumes have seen over the years. "Witches are much more glamorous than they used to be 30 years ago," he said. (ABC News -- Business)
Katherine's sexy ploy Oct 19, 2009
She said: "I tried it all in my 20s. I wore short skirts, shirts with plunging neckline, push-up bras and high heels. "I find a sexy outfit OK on the first date - even on the second and third. But if you've the fourth date and it's still only about appearance and being a sex-bomb something must be wrong. (iAfrica.com)
Residents concerned with taxes, jobs as Dems try to take over county legislature Oct 19, 2009
Around the corner, another district border skirts the edge of Burrstone Road just outside the Utica Business Park down to the intersection with French Road. Mary Kwiecinski, owner of Blonde Ambition at 32 Burrstone Road, said the district has been a great place to run a business since she moved to her location more than a year ago. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Together Forever Wall-to-wall wedding wear (2) Oct 18, 2009
Together Forever carries the latest in bridal trends, and Priscilla says that what s popular now are strapless dresses and A-line skirts. In addition to the bridal business, Priscilla caters to the prom and Quinceaneras festivities as well. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Chic Herrera models 'attainable' perfection Oct 18, 2009
Ms. Herrera, dressed in one of her white shirts and full skirts with matching heels, poses for photographs like a pro for hours ... "Well, I would tell them to have a skirt. I love skirts more than trousers. And a white blouse, a sweater, a shawl. Don't forget an evening gown, even if you hang it in your closet just to look at it," she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Thousands line the streets for ISU homecoming parade Oct 18, 2009
The ISU Apparel Merchandising and Design Association's entry adopted a rock 'n' roll theme and depicted a 1950s diner complete with girls in poodle skirts. It won in a distinctly modern way, however. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Mondavi offers sneak preview of new face mask, mini facials Oct 17, 2009
A favorite with sophisticated Island women, especially those who love to travel, Iki has been exploring the use of bamboo yarns for her pants and skirts to provide a soft, luxurious hand. Iki introduces her fall and holiday collection from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Waialae Country Club, in the Diamond Head Room. (Honolulu Advertiser)
'Lottery winner' causes riot at Ohio coat store Oct 15, 2009
Philo's clean-lined basics, like A-line skirts and sheath dresses, garnered thunderous applause from the show's audience of fashion insiders for whom jaded is the normal etat d'esprit. It was a good day for women looking for fashion-forward workaday chic, between Philo's razor-cut business staples and Stefano Pilati's chic minimalist suits and skits for Yves Saint Laurent. (Fresno Bee)
Fitting Fall's Best Shoes in Your Wardrobe Oct 15, 2009
They can be worn with jeans-boyfriend, or skinny-leggings, skirts and trousers ... You don't want any skin showing between boot and top Skirts and dresses should fall about one to three inches above the boot ... HIGH-HEELED BIKER BOOTS They are tough looking, so you want something softer-like this silky dress-to play off that edge Mid-calf boots go well with shorter skirts. (CBS News -- Early Show)
How to Choose a Maternity Wardrobe Oct 14, 2009
You wear it over jeans, pants or skirts with open zippers, but the zippers are hidden beneath the band, allowing you to get more use out of your clothing. You layer your regular shirts on top of the band, and it looks like an undershirt peaking out. (Suite101.com)
Education letters 10/12 Oct 13, 2009
Patrick: As long as he s still staying within dress code requirements (skirts coming down to right below the knee, no midriffs, no see-through fabrics) and so forth, I see nothing wrong with it. I ve known kids to wear fingernail polish, makeup, earrings or nose piercings, and not all of them were girls. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The road to real Oct 11, 2009
This isn t something where they re wearing hula skirts or trying to make it look older than it is. Sure enough, the staff look like they ve worked here forever and on this late summer day, they re serving a near-perfect strawberry shortcake and still talking about last winter s snow. (Boston Globe)
10 top hideaways by the sea Oct 10, 2009
Explore: The skirts rocky cliffs and meanders through dense old-growth rain forest to reveal dramatic vistas of the moody, tossing surf. -- D.L.. (CNN)
Veil Opening: New Rights, and Challenges, for Saudi Women Oct 10, 2009
Like those of its competitors in New York or London, the sleek glass and steel offices of media company Rotana are filled with preening attitude and fashion-conscious staffers: assistants teeter in shoes that might have absorbed much of their monthly paycheck; executives parade the halls in power suits and pencil skirts. But Rotana isn't in New York or London; it's in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia, a country in which women normally adhere to a strict dress code in public a black cloak called... (Time.com)
Tom's Last Dance Oct 8, 2009
Although one of Althea and Logan s skirts kept rising up, they were told they were safe. The top two teams were girl-girl pairs: Carol Hannah (the team leader) and Shirin were praised for creating two good tops. (Fox News)
Boston Fashion Week: tropical heat to city chic Oct 8, 2009
Drama in the making It was fantastic to see Michael DePaulo play with younger designs and shorter skirts at his jam-packed show last Thursday at the Liberty Hotel (see photo, Page 35). The young South Shore designer has already mastered luxurious evening wear and wedding pieces, and he was ready to offer something more playful. (Boston Globe)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Oct 8, 2009
With all this rain, the creeks are up and so are Manzie Lou's skirts. Mona Lee hosted a "designer" fanny pack party. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Palo Alto police hunt for high-tech Peeping Tom Oct 8, 2009
Palo Alto police are investigating a report of a man using his cell phone camera to record videos up women's skirts at Fry's Electronics on Monday. Security staff at the store, located at 340 Portage Ave., called police at about 4 p.m. to report that a man with a goatee was seen attaching a cell phone to the strap of his handbag, which he then would place on the floor near female customers, Palo Alto police spokesman Agent Dan Ryan said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Supersize families Oct 7, 2009
At Providence Church in Morton, Illinois, the Sanfords occupy two full pews, uniformly dressed in black shirts and beige trousers or skirts. There are several very large families here, their 15-seat mini-vans scattered across the car park. (BBC News -- Americas)
Fall fashion trends - expert advice from those who know Oct 7, 2009
"Through a mixture of motifs, layering occurs, allowing for uniqueness and individuality. Deep ethnic colors and patterns are appearing on scarves, skirts and knit dresses worn over leggings or textured tights. These 'boho' looks capture the relaxed approach to the easy-does-it mind-set.". Rousso, who is currently writing a book on fashion forecasting, has more than 20 years experience as a designer and design director in the New York fashion world, including Datiani. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Music Review: Gossip add dance tunes to rock mix, with help from Rick Rubin Oct 7, 2009
For any rebellious gal who's slashed her hair and skirts short and not cared, Gossip's "Dimestore Diamond" is nothing short of an anthem. It's the best song on "Music for Men," the trio's newest album, which diverges from the band's usual bluesy garage rock to beat-centric dance tunes sleekly produced by Grammy winner Rick Rubin. (FOX61, CT)
* [ FASHION ] Lindsay Lohan dares fashionistas to love her Oct 7, 2009
Micro-mini skirts and leggings in bright ruched satins pointed to the direction of the new artistic adviser: Lohan is often photographed in almost nonexistent skirts and already designs a range of leggings under the label 6126. (The name refers to the birth date X 1 June 1926 X of Marilyn Monroe. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Chanel goes rustic Oct 7, 2009
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Yuma High Class of 1959 prepare for reunion Oct 6, 2009
Because of the postwar boom full of rock music and poodle skirts, the '50s have often been touted as America's "Golden Years," and those who grew up during that time period remember it fondly. This month graduates of Yuma High School's Class of 1959 will be getting together for their 50th year reunion. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Blues musician keeps long-ago past vibrant Oct 6, 2009
The crowd slowly changes from shorts and flip-flops to skirts and heels. Blues says he will play on the street "as long as there are people here to stop and listen." Then he runs his slide up the neck of his steel guitar. (CNN -- US)
Macys to offer Ellen Tracy line Oct 6, 2009
The line will include the jackets, shirts, pants, sweaters and skirts. Price points will range of $99 to $149 for jackets and $50 to $99 for pants. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
West Berkeley: Fourth Street Oct 5, 2009
The goods: Ruffled wool tartan and fleece skirts, jackets and coats; bamboo yoga clothes, bias-cut dresses with asymmetrical hemlines, long evening coats, boleros, wraps and scarves, and baby and children's clothing ($95-$600). Clientele: The non-minimal stylista with an arty bent. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Recession Hair' Unusual Economic Indicator Oct 5, 2009
Much has been written about , such as economist George Taylor's hemline index, which predicts that women's skirts get shorter in bullish times and longer in bear markets. Many hair salons around the country are noticing a new trend: call it recession hair. (ABC News)
Slain Longwood U. professor, daughter memorialized Oct 5, 2009
At the same time, she was designing skirts and modeling them for her grandmother or talking about the job she was getting at a local beauty shop where she could style hair and makeup. Emma had been home-schooled since middle school. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
GOPs ex-Senate leader Bill Frist says he backs health reform Oct 5, 2009
he got his feelings hurt, when Rio rubbed his face in the dirt, so now he s chasing some skirts, but Michelle orders him not to flirt. So Barry feels very glum, so he s going back to his Chicago slum, where Rev. Wright and he are chums mmm, mmm, mmm. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Donald Fisher redefined casual chic at Gap Oct 5, 2009
They reinvented the brand with better-quality basics made of natural fibers, displayed the merchandise on the floor in neatly folded color-coordinated piles, added career staples like black pants and A-line skirts, blouses and dresses, and stocked every style in lots of colors and sizes. Eventually, the Fishers bought Banana Republic, another San Francisco-based apparel company (founded by Mel and Patricia Ziegler, two former Chronicle reporters), expanding the casual chic idea even further. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Varied Fashions of the Gothic S... Oct 3, 2009
Ensembles are usually elaborate, and may include brocaded corsets, full skirts with bustles, top hats, mourning veils, gloves, and other accoutrements of a bygone era ... Dresses tend to be pinafore-style, and have flared skirts, ample petticoats, and puffed sleeves. (Suite101.com)
5 reasons you dont have a flat tummy Oct 3, 2009
For skirts, look for pencil cuts and avoid pleats, which add unflattering volume. Top it off The best tops fall below the hips and float over the stomach, like peasant shirts or tunics that arent too billowy, says Kamali. (MSNBC -- Health)
Angelina first, Gauri No 2: SRK Oct 2, 2009
Shah Rukh Khan admits to stopping Gauri from wearing short skirts when they were dating ... He says, "I wouldn't like it if Gauri left her hair loose. She's so beautiful that I used to stop her wearing mini-skirts or T-shirts. But I promised her the minute we married that I'd never behave in such a rotten manner. She would never feel curbed from doing anything. I was only insecure till we were married because I didn't know if she belonged to me like I belonged to her.". (India Times, India)
Clothes in search of confident women Oct 2, 2009
Silk twinsets, stocking-fine leggings, short floaty frocks and flippy silk crepe skirts, bows and ruching, punctuated his seductive debut show, presented in the intimacy of the house's own salons and warmly applauded by the select audience of only 80 press and buyers. - AFP/vm. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Avenue of Heavenly Peace becomes military showcase Oct 2, 2009
There were young navy cadets in white, marines in blue and white camouflage, air force cadets with navy blue uniforms and white helmets and the women's militia force in short red skirts and knee-high white boots. The troops were followed by 52 exhibits from China's home-grown arsenal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Paris Summer 2010 Ready-to-wear Off To Light Start Oct 1, 2009
The silhouette was long and lean, with pencil skirts in translucent stretch with flower-printed paneling or high-waisted shorts worn with tucked-in cardigans ... The strongest looks in the show were flouncy layered skirts and abbreviated dresses in whisper-light metallic polyester that shimmered like creatures of the deep seas. (CBS News -- World)
Tibi girls: Success by design Oct 1, 2009
Smilovic remembers "all the Ralph Lauren long prairie skirts and belted sweaters" of the late '80s on fashionable coeds when she was in college at UGA. "If you looked up old Ralph Lauren ads, that was like head to toe what you would have seen on Milledge Avenue," she says. But "by the time I left, it was full-on hippie. It was not even anything relevant to whatever decade you were in. It was just all tie-dyed stuff and pull-on skirts, and not the best fashion in the world.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fashion's New Take on Your Comfy Sweats Oct 1, 2009
Look 3: Friday said, "This blazer is from Liz Claiborne, and it is black sweats material -- in this case I paired it with slim Levis jeans and some embellished shoes. But what's great about this is that she has created an entire range of clothes out of this material -- from skirts to trousers, so you could ideally make a suit out of this if need be. And the prices are definitely wallet-friendly.". Liz Claiborne jacket, $139, available at. (CBS News -- Early Show)
People to crowd Carlisle GreenFest Sep 30, 2009
It wasnt long before the Carlisle store was created to house their products, which include dresses, handbags and dancing skirts made from recycled saris garments for women in India ... Its helping Third World nations because they come here already made, and the dancing skirts are made out of retired sari. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
