Monday, May 29th, 2006
Fashion Find of the Day: Plus Size Tiered Dress
Nothing's more versatile this summer than the strapless tiered dress. Wear it as a skirt, over a swimsuit or with jeans. This ombre dress comes in sizes 1X-4X so ladies…
Hot or Not? When Fashion Trends Die
It's a fashion follower's worst nightmare — worse than looking fat, more humiliating than wearing the same dress as another party guest — it's the dread of looking last year….
Dress to Impress
Get ready for all of your summer occasions — graduation, weddings, parties, vacations — by shopping now for a new dress.6 Steps to Buying a New DressPhoto Gallery: 10 Foolproof…
Celeb Trendsetter Nicole Kidman Engaged
Country music singer Keith Urban — and fellow Aussie — popped the big question to red carpet queen Nicole Kidman. Now, let's pop the really big question: Who will she…
Fashion Find of the Day: Luxe iPod® Holder
Why not make your portable tunes as chic as the rest of your accessories? This hammered suede case ($165) with silver lacing and crystals fits all iPods (except Shuffle). It's…
8 Ways to Flatter a Bottom-Heavy Figure
There are lots of fancy methods for determining your body type. Some compare you to fruit (apples, pears) while others pigeonhole you into a geometric shape (triangle, rectangle).My method is…
Fashion Find of the Day: Comfy Heels
I didn't have to look very far to find these great shoes; they were in my closet. Usually I run from high heels (these are 3 1/4") but these…
Fashion Find of the Day: Sassybax Torso Trim
Banish back fat with this innovative bra/camisole from Sassybax. See the nasty bra bulges in the "Before" photo (left)? They disappear in the "After" photo (right)! The bra is $68,…
Designers' Humble Beginnings
Ralph Lauren peddled ties on the road, Marc Jacobs was a stock boy and Manolo Blahnik was a jeans buyer. Read about how and where your favorite designer got started…
Can't Do Bare Legs? Try an Alternative
If you love the look of bare legs, but don't think your legs look good enough to go without pantyhose, try these alternatives to bare legs for summer….
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Sunday, May 28th, 2006
Pudong airport Prada disputes knockoff claim
Angela Xu/ Shanghai Daily news The Prada store in the Pudong International Airport has become locked in a dispute with Prada Group for the right to sell Prada products,Shanghai Daily reported. The Prada Group says the store sold counterfeit merchandise
Sara Lee Files Plan for Hanes Apparel Spinoff
Sara Lee Files Plan for Hanes Apparel Spinoff May 25, 2006 NEW YORK — Sara Lee disclosed additional information late Wednesday regarding its previously announced plan to spin off its branded apparel unit, a $4.7 billion business that includes some of
Polo Ralph Lauren Profit Jumps
For the quarter ended April 1, the New York-based fashion company earned $62.5 million, or 58 cents a share. A year earlier, Polo Ralph Lauren reported a profit of $23.4 million, or 22 cents a share, including a litigation charge of about $100 million.
More global apparel brands to open stores in China
Following Zara from Spain, Gap from the US, H&M from Sweden, and C&A from Germany are also paving their way to enter China.It is said that these global apparel brands have already selected the venue for their shops, hoping to unveil their first shops in
FUR FLIES AS PETA CRASHES BURBERRY SALE IN SHORT HILLS
FUR FLIES AS PETA CRASHES BURBERRY SALE IN SHORT HILLS Fur Foes Want Purveyor of Plaid to Pitch Its Pelts For Immediate Release:May 24, 2006 Contact:Brandi Valladolid 757-622-7382 Boston – Burberry may be best known for its distinctive plaid, but it's
Trenchcoat fails to help Burberry weather IT cost
Recent wet weather has given a boost to Burberry, helping drive sales of its trademark raincoats. Finance director Stacey Cartwright said: 'The rain has been helpful to Burberry, and not just for sales of traditional trenchcoats. Sales of shorter,
End of an era as Fruit of the Loom closes
Fruit of the Loom production operators were thanked by production manager Martin McLaughlin before leaving the Ballymacarry factory in Buncrana, Co Donegal, for the last time. The company has moved its manufacturing base to Morocco, as announced in 2004.
Apparel Factories Resume Production In Bangladesh
Apparel Factories Resume Production In BangladeshMay 26, 2006 3:47 p.m. ESTSiddique Islam – All Headline News Foreign Correspondent Dhaka, Bangladesh (AHN) – Readymade garment and knitwear factories resumed productions in Bangladesh on Thursday amid
Burberry sees pre-tax profits slip
British luxury goods retailer Burberry has posted a 5.5-percent drop in annual pre-tax profits but expressed confidence over its future outlook. The group, which was separated last year from retail giant GUS, said the profit fall was largely owing to the
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Sunday, May 28th, 2006
Fake Fur Boots – Worth a Second Look
Recent changes and innovations in the fake fur boots market have made it possible for consumers to purchase and wear them with almost no one being able to tell that they are fake.
Corsets, Waist Reduction and Corset Comfort
Information about the use of corsets in both the past and modern times.
Don't Forget Your Eyes! The Importance of Sunglasses
Sunglasses have been consistently declared more and more important to protect your eyes from the dangerous UV rays of the sun. So have your summer fun! But make certain that sunglasses will be a very essential part of your swimming or beachside accessories this season.
Why Are Seven Jeans So Gosh-Darned Popular?
Seven Jeans is a world-class brand in field of denim jeans. The Seven Jeans company started in Vernon, California which is considered to be one of the most commendable places for denim across the globe.
Remember When?
Girls Dream of Planning Weddings-But One Aspect Will Turn the Groom RED!
No Boot Deserves To Get The Boot!
Are you aware of how many different types of boots there are out there in the world? This article gives you a snippet of the many types of boots available.
Slimming Fashion Tips For Plus Size Women
We all want to look our best, whether we're short and slim or tall and heavier. Here are a few tips I've collected for plus size women that will help us look our best.
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Sunday, May 28th, 2006
Help people in need at benefit fashion show (Portsmouth Herald)
On Sunday, June 4, the International Women’s Club of New England (IWCNE) will host a fashion show at The Sheraton Harborside Hotel on Market Street in Portsmouth.
Chic Cannes film fest vies with Oscars in fashion stakes (TODAYonline)
French actress Audrey Tautou, star of "The Da Vinci Code," is seen at the 17 May 2006 premier in a dress by the French fashion house, Balmain. Black and white is all the rage at this year's Cannes film fest, but it's not about a return to vintage movies.
'That Girl' DVDs recall groovy fashion scene (Los Angeles Times)
Long before "Project Runway," ages before "Sex and the City" and light years away from any of the celebrity cable channels that obsessively follow red carpet fashion, there was "That Girl."
Where's the Petite Department? In Many Stores, It Doesn't Exist (New York Times)
The abandonment of petite sizes at the highest levels of American retailing represents a sea change in fashion.
Sprite Fashion Show Pulls in Kanye and Missy (The Village Voice)
Sprite hosts streetwear brands in fashion show; brings in Kanye and Missy (By Corina Zappia)
Trash turned into trendy fashion accessories (Independent Online)
Ever thought of empty sweet wrappers, potato chip bags and biscuit packages as trendy fashion statements? Well, Indian men and women from rural Mexico have come up with a novel idea to turn trash into cash.
India's favorite celebrity fashion designer Manish Malhotra to open store in Dubai (AME Info)
After successfully carving a niche for haute couture in India, Manish Malhotra, India's leading fashion design and style icon, is opening his flagship store in Dubai, called 'Manish Malhotra', which will offer avant-garde garments and accessories for the Arab world.
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Sunday, May 28th, 2006
The New Classics
What is it that imbues one handbag with timeless quality, while others are dated after a single season? Expert craftsmanship plays a large part in this phenomenon, as do forward-thinking, though traditionally rooted, designs. Classic handbags are rule-breakers (despite being informed by carefully studied rules), that may be worn by successfully by each woman in her own distinct way, whether she is 18 or 80.
Sexy Lingerie – Hot Tips to Choosing the Right Gift for your Wife
Buying the wrong sort of lingerie for your wife or girlfriend can land you in hot water. Check out our hot tips to make sure you select lingerie that will delight her!
Get the Straight Hair You've Always Wanted
The Sedu Ceramic Hair Straightener is known as the styling tool of the stars. It has been known for creating two of Hollywood's favorite Jennifer's signature hairstyles. Find out how to get your hair to look like their's.
What Is The Full Description Of A Thigh High Boot?
This article provide you information on thigh high boots, what it is and what message it gives out.
Men's Tungsten and Titanium Bracelets as a Fashion Trend
Especially in mens jewelry, tungsten carbide and titanium are leading the way in the current hot fashion trend in mens bracelets. The qualities of these two metals make them ideal for crafting mens jewelry; they are both extremely strong, durable, lightweight and affordable.
Thong Bikinis – An Argument Against Bare Beach Buttocks
This is an argument against thong bikinis. Enough said.
Tuxedo Formal Wear
Tuxedo formal wear
Why Can't Children's Clothing Be As Unique As The Child Wearing It?
Clothing for children should be unique and reflect their world in unique, creative ways. Unfortunately for parents, finding clothing for children that is as colorful as their personalities can be a challenge.
Why Are Seven Jeans So Gosh-Darned Popular?
Seven Jeans is a world-class brand in field of denim jeans. The Seven Jeans company started in Vernon, California which is considered to be one of the most commendable places for denim across the globe.
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Saturday, May 27th, 2006
Pimp My Grill
An increasingly popular breed of supergrills is becoming backyard status symbols, appealing to a primal male urge.
ALLEN SALKIN
This Star Works for Chicken Bits
Like other actors, animals have agents, auditions, hair and makeup experts and handlers.
WILLIAM L. HAMILTON
Shaken and Stirred: Design for Drinking
What's behind this martini, and its price tag, is the confluence of couture and cocktails distilled in the Italian Alps by Roberto Cavalli.
JONATHAN MILES
I Confess: One Theme, 30 Writers, a Trend
The latest genre to flood the shelves in possibly excessive numbers is the anthology, but not the sort we used to lug to class.
CHARLES McGRATH
Vows: Marie-Elizabeth Mundheim and Taylor Mali
The couple have been circling each other since 1979. They were married on May 13 in Marbletown, N.Y.
ABBY ELLIN
Modern Love: Mom, Dad, Let Me Find My Own Husband
I couldn't let my parents arrange my Indian marriage from Indiana. I would have to find my own suitable boy. Or perhaps even an unsuitable one.
SARITA JAMES
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Saturday, May 27th, 2006
Armani to add international glamour to London Fashion Week (Daily Telegraph)
Italian designer Giorgio Armani is to appear at London Fashion Week for the first time this September, writes Hilary Alexander.
Chic Cannes film fest vies with Oscars in fashion stakes (TODAYonline)
French actress Audrey Tautou, star of "The Da Vinci Code," is seen at the 17 May 2006 premier in a dress by the French fashion house, Balmain. Black and white is all the rage at this year's Cannes film fest, but it's not about a return to vintage movies.
Full Metal Ponytail: Camilo Pardo on Fashion (Jalopnik)
Ford GT designer Camilo Pardo displayed a number of outfits at Miami Fashion Week along with his Latino-spec Mercury Milan Voga. According to Pardo, "The way the skin wraps around a vehicle is very…
Trash turned into trendy fashion accessories (Independent Online)
Ever thought of empty sweet wrappers, potato chip bags and biscuit packages as trendy fashion statements? Well, Indian men and women from rural Mexico have come up with a novel idea to turn trash into cash.
Fashion star keeps it supersonic (Miami Herald)
For more than 20 years, Ivy Supersonic has been making waves in the fashion world. The tattoo-covered rebel designer is credited by many with introducing faux gem-studded recycled denim jeans in 1981, while a student at the University of Miami. She's behind some of the wackier hats we've seen celebrities sport in public. And for the past seven years Supersonic has been embroiled in a very public
Mike Jones To Pop Bottles With Top Models and International Celebs at Caribbean Fashion Week's Cooyah XL 2006 Midnight (PR Web)
World renown authentic reggae clothing brand Cooyah, will host its second celebration of Jamaican culture and entertainment, with the stylish and star studded Cooyah XL 2006 at Morgan’s Harbour, Port Royal, Jamaica on Saturday June 10th during Caribbean Fashion Week 2006 (PRWEB May 26, 2006)
Chic Cannes film fest vies with Oscars in fashion stakes (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Black and white is all the rage at this year's Cannes film fest, but it's not about a return to vintage movies. These are the festival's hottest colours that are putting the chic back into Cannes.
Fashion show aids Red Cross (Herkimer Evening Telegram)
HERKIMER – The American Red Cross Mohawk Valley Chapter held its first ever fund-raising fashion show Thursday afternoon, showcasing the area's local apparel vendors and raising money for the Red Cross' disaster relief fund in the process.
Indy 500 drivers take turn on runway at charity fashion show (The Indianapolis Star)
Plenty of fur was flying at the annual CARA (Championship Auto Racing Auxiliary) Charities fashion show Thursday at the Westin. Race car drivers, celebrities, huge fur coats and tiny dogs took to the runway.
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