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- Sporting Life is a give-and-take between high fashion and real function Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:17AMSome of the most fashion-forward looks have involved teamwork between designers of athletic sportswear and runway-worthy couture. It’s what led to bikinis, bike shorts, tennis skirts — actually skirts that hit above the ankle, in general — and the popularization of stretch fabrics.
- Athletic clothing has long paved the way to couture, then casual Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:40PMAthletic clothing has long paved the way to couture, then casual
- Ashlee’s Consignment Boutique celebrates two years of great deals Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:39AMYou can buy designer duds for a fraction of the original price and jeans for $5
- VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Uruguay v Chile, Copa America 2011 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:26PMJoin the 3 News team for VIDEO LIVE UPDATES of Uruguay v Chile from Group C.
- Enter the masses: a couture revolution Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:00AMPARIS's three-day autumn-winter 2011-12 haute couture show ended yesterday with a challenge to the establishment - let the masses into a show.
- Gaultier showcases androgynous menswear Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:13AMOver half of Jean Paul Gaultier’s Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week show was menswear, in a nod to his new male fragrance. The French designer is renowned for his lavish designs and for having fun with style.
- Ashlee’s Consignment Boutique celebrates two years of great deals Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:47AMYou can buy designer duds for a fraction of the original price and jeans for $5
- Life after Galliano begins – but Dior still knows how to put on a show Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:49AMFor the first time in almost 15 years, the autumn/winter haute couture season opened in Paris on Monday with a Christian Dior show that did not feature John Galliano. Related Stories Northern Ireland man Roland Bunce through to last 250 in Next model competition 200 international designers stage summer fashion show in London 200 international designers descend on London's Savoy for summer ...
- Princess Charlene, Prince Albert II exchange vows in Monaco Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 5:38PMSome 2,000 headliners gather to watch the religious ceremony capping two days of wedding events
- New Facebook page celebrates area tennis history Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 7:30PMSPRINGFIELD — Bill Waldron has found a new use for Facebook , turning it into a history book, a time capsule, a memorial. His page devoted to the history of Springfield tennis — specifically the glory years between 1947 and 1987 — is all that and more.Anyone on Facebook can see it. Just search “Springfield Ohio YMCA Tennis Leaders/Development Program,” and you’ll see dozens of black-and-white ...
- Forex: Euro Rallies On Hawkish ECB, Sterling Correction On Tap Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 8:05AMThe Euro bounced back from a low of 1.4236 on hawkish comments from European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet, but the uncertainties surrounding the region will continue to bear down on the single-currency as the risk for contagion intensify.
- Women’s groups laud, but employers baulk at quota Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 5:22AMKUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — While women’s groups welcomed the Najib administration’s move in implementing a 30 per cent quota for women in the boardroom, employers have called the policy an insult to qualified women. Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) executive director Ivy Josiah said the quota was necessary to help women overcome a “very thick” glass ...
- SOCIAL SCENE: Rady gala sends guests to different 'Destinations' Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 3:45AMNearly 150 guests had their passport programs stamped at the "Glamourama 2011 ---- Destinations" fundraiser hosted by the North Coast Unit of Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary. The Costa Del Sol Ballroom at La Costa Resort and Spa was transformed into a flight terminal, giving "passengers" shopping, auction bidding, and tasting opportunities.
- Tuxedos launch Paris menswear shows Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 3:07PMTuxedos made their mark at the Paris menswear shows on Thursday, with Jean Paul Gaultier and Kim Jones at Louis Vuitton setting the tone.
- Column: Afghan documents show Canadian soldiers more reliable bearers of public trust than politicians Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 9:12PMAs a former Liberal prime minister Jean Chretien once famously said, in part, "A proof is a proof, and when you have a good proof, it's because it's proven."
- Let students express themselves Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 7:15AMRe: "Student with mohawk since Oct. says he got booted from school this week because of it" -- June 16. I am astonished the young man was made to either shave the hair off or he couldn't go back to school.[...]
- Cambodia a capital success Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 3:55AMPHNOM PENH - Cambodia's capital today is unrecognizable compared with five years ago. Then the tallest structure was a seven-story hotel and vast areas of the city would have appeared dark due to a lack of reliable electricity.
- Layaway: An old staple comes back Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 5:39AMEvery summer my sister, my mom and I would walk down to Hills Department Store and spend the day picking out clothes for the upcoming school year. When we were done, Mom would put them on layaway.
- EU Officials to Discuss Greek Plan That Skirts Default Risk Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 7:18AMEuropean finance ministers meet today to hammer out a new Greek bailout package watertight enough to avoid triggering a default that German Chancellor Angela Merkel says would be uncontrollable.
- EU officials set to discuss Greek plan that skirts default risk Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 1:35PMEuropean finance ministers meet tomorrow to hammer out a new Greek bailout package watertight enough to avoid triggering a default that German Chancellor Angela Merkel said would be uncontrollable.
- Cuyahoga County Workers Get a Dress Code Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 1:00PMWe're all for relaxed dress codes — around here, guidelines basically start and stop at "The shirt you wore last night is fine as long as it doesn't have vomit on it, and you should probably not work in your underwear, but if you do, shut your office door" — but your sartorial choices really depend on your job.
- Pirate play gets readers on board Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 6:30AMPlaying Kitty the Pirate at Lincoln Public Library’s Swords and Roses program Thursday, Maria Romine of St. Peters, Mo., left, explains the dresswear of men and women in the times of pirates, ladies and sirs. David Simpson of Lincoln puts on a chemise to play a part in the show.
- Cuyahoga County fiscal office to enforce dress code Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 4:55AMStarting Monday, men who work in the fiscal office must wear ties. Women have more options, but they're limited to dresses, or blouses or sweaters with slacks, skirts or dressy capris.
- Style notes: Atlantic Fashion Week begins, Perry fragrance launch, H&M kids' line Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 5:21PMStyle lovers in Halifax and those visiting the city will get a chance to take part in festivities around Atlantic Fashion Week.
- Simona Rabinovitch: Jean Paul Gaultier Museum Exhibit in Montreal Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 8:17AMIn the 1980s, he sent men in skirts down the down the runway. In the '90s, he put Madonna on stage in the infamous cone bra. Gaultier stands out because of his art and his influence on the world, which is the focus of his career retrospective in Montreal.
- It’s New to Us by Jean Stratton Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 9:33AMFrom the time she was a young girl, Rita Conallen loved fashion and shopping. Now, as the owner of Urban Grace, the new women’s boutique, she is able to share her fashion sense and expertise with others.
- Will owning a penthouse pad help you get lucky tonight? Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 8:10PMSome real-estate Casanovas are trumpeting the seductive powers of multimillion-dollar views and floor-to-ceiling windows. Do you buy it?
- Why men love wacky wardrobes Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 12:14PMTo hell with humility: my fiancée is a style virtuoso. Often surrounded by clones in halter tops and pencil skirts, Abby will dance through the night in a silver onesie, three-quarter-length on the legs but full-sleeved, worn over a silver swimsuit. In her outlandish Louis Vuitton shoes, floral straps flapping in and out of the schooner-glass-size holes in their preposterously raised wooden ...
- Wairarapa style takes wing Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 11:24PMThose who have treated their backsides to arguably the world's most comfortable underwear will have heard the name Thunderpants. But emerging from their brightly coloured folds are flirty skirts and feminine shirts fit for coffee dates and shopping sprees with the girls.
- On The Town: Food for a cause Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 11:17PMFood is the focus of most social gatherings and it's also a great way to raise money for charity.
- Hold the back page Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 7:52PMCompiled by MARY HANNIGAN
- Devanlay-Lacoste Selects CA Service Automation Solutions to Optimize Global Production Planning Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 9:00AMCA Technologies announced that Devanlay, the license holder for the manufacture of Lacoste branded textile products and accessories, is using two CA Service Automation solutions to optimize global production planning. Â CA Workload Automation manages Devanlay's scheduling of workloads in the production planning process.
- It’s New to Us by Jean Stratton Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 9:49AMIt was a rainy, chilly early May afternoon. Quite dreary, actually. As I stepped inside “Palm Place”, the new Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store, all that was forgotten. The bright colors, nifty displays, and happy atmosphere created a breath of spring.
- Forex: U.S. Dollar To Benefit From Shift In Risk Sentiment, OECD Calls For BoE Rate Hike Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 8:12AMCurrency traders showed a fairly muted reaction to the dismal U.S. Durable Goods Orders report, but the drop in private sector consumption appears to be weighing on market sentiment as it reinforces a weakened outlook for future growth.
- Just dandy Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 8:14AMJAMIE Wdziekonski cuts an amazing figure, a willowy streak of a boy, tall as a door, all in black, slim skirt dropping in ruched jersey rivulets from hips to ankles, winged leather jacket, hair puffed to a samurai crest.
- Wardrobe staples given a new edge Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 2:50AMLatest fashions include the usual wardrobe staples like jeans and t-shirts.
- Ricciardo clinches Italian win Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 1:51AMDaniel Ricciardo's return to Formula Renault 3.5 last weekend was an up-and-down affair, as the Perth-born young gun went from penalty to victory at Monza, Italy.
- Elbert County events for May Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 2:58PMThe following events are planned through May 27 in Elbert County.
- Martin County School Digest Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 10:15AMBESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY
- Corsets, Cleavage, Fishnets Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 7:15PMSome of the new fall TV shows will take you back to a time when the only threat women posed was ruining your martini.
- A Song for Europe Saturday, May 7, 2011 @ 9:45AMThere are people out there who believe the Ireland's greatest ever Eurovision song was that delightful ditty ' My Lovely Horse' . These people, of course, are mad. The greatest ever Irish Eurovision song was 'All Kinds of Everything'.
- Royalty Pageant revived for Bushwhacker Days Saturday, May 7, 2011 @ 12:14AMVernon County's 47th Annual Bushwhacker Days, June 8-11, will bring a renewal of the Royalty Pageant with coronations of the Queen, Princess, Junior Miss and Little Miss Bushwhacker.
- Zimmerman zooms onto runway Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 2:08AMSWIMWEAR designers Zimmermann kept summer alive as they opened Australian Fashion Week in a luxury-car showroom.
- Gay Lyons: People and parties: Dogwood divas kick up their heels Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 11:00PMThe 340 women who were Divas for a Day at the Dogwood Arts Festival's Diva lunch loved every minute of it. The 8th annual event was held at The Foundry, which was transformed into a pink and green fantasy land by the committee chaired by Dorothy Smith . Jason McClure, All Occasions Party Rentals, designed a shimmering pink stage complete with a crystal chandelier.
- These little Asheville pickys went to the spring High Point Furniture Market Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 8:15AMDEAR READERS: What's new in home furnishings? Several people wanted to know what we found at the international High Point Furniture Market this spring. So here's our semi-annual take on trends that may or may not be coming to local retail stores later in the year.
- A decision by default Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:03PMThere are Canadians who will cast their vote Monday with unwavering confidence in their choice. There may be as many, perhaps more, who, even having decided whom to support, will mark their ballot with varying degrees of uncertainty, even reluctance.
- Forex: U.S. Dollar Rebounds on Faster Wage Growth, Higher Consumption – All Eyes On ECB, BoE Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 8:01AMHigher inflation in Europe pushed the EUR/USD to a high of 1.4877 on Friday, and the single-currency may appreciate further ahead of the European Central Bank interest rate decision in May as investors anticipate to see higher borrowing costs over the coming months.
- Marney Rich Keenan: Phoebe Snow sparks a musical timeline of life Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 3:17AMIf you love music, you probably can make a timeline of your life based on certain songs.
- 22-page etiquette booklet given to guests on dos and don’ts for nuptials Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 7:15PMDON’T hug the queen, wear white or tweet from the church — this is just some of the etiquette guests at Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding will be expected to observe.
- Forex: U.S. Dollar Remains Battered, Euro May Succumb To Debt Fears Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 8:06AMThe bearish sentiment underlying the U.S dollar carried into the final week of April, with the greenback trading heavy during the overnight trade, but the reserve currency may regain its footing during the North American trade as the economic docket is expected to reinforce an improved outlook for the world’s largest economy.