WHAT'S IN STORE: Kapsoul Oct 24, 2009
But those offerings are just the start of whats for sale at Kapsoul, which warmly embraces the fashion, music and cultural high and lowlights of the 1980s and early 90s. The 500-square-foot space at 548 S. Spring St. was opened in September by Takashi Masuda. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Oct 23, 2009
In pictures: Cameroon's new fashion wave ... Pictures of Cameroon's new fashion wave. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
FSU Upsets UNC 3-2 In OT Oct 23, 2009
The last win in the series for FSU also came in dramatic fashion back in 2000 as tallied the game-winner in double overtime to give the Garnet and Gold a 3-2 win. "That was a heck of a performance by our kids," said head coach. (Seminoles.com)
Rock on with 'Brutal Legend' Oct 23, 2009
The world is quite big, and the open-world game lets you explore it in a nonlinear fashion, but if you ever lose sight of your objective, you can simply tap the Select button on the controller to see an overhead map and other information. Some missions, however, are timed, so don't spend too much time checking out the imaginative scenery (including gothic castles, a giant spider's den, a tour bus with horns and lava flowing down volcanoes). (USA Today -- Tech)
My New York: Julia Stiles Oct 19, 2009
The girls who own it have a lot of knowledge about the history of fashion, and they really 00004000 know what designers in certain decades hit their stride ... Exquisite Costume, 377 Broome St., at Mott Street The girls who own it have a lot of knowledge about the history of fashion, and they really know what designers in certain decades hit their stride. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Geisha Party Favors Oct 19, 2009
The Tonner fashion doll brand made a line of dolls based on the film, Memoirs of a Geisha that are relatively pricey but more affordable than other collectible dolls with the same theme. Mattel also produced a few Geisha themed Barbie dolls that are affordable depending on where they are purchased. (Suite101.com)
Baltimore: Heady mix heats up Oct 18, 2009
Urban Chic Swank fashion collections exclusive to Baltimore include Marc by Marc Jacobs, Milly, Nanette Lepore, Rebecca Taylor, and Trina Turk, as well as an edgy collection of denim. 811 Aliceanna St., 410-685-1601. (Boston Globe)
128-year-old local paper sheds light on different Teche area Oct 17, 2009
There were a number of ads from New Orleans area merchants like Danziger s Dry Goods on Canal Street and G.T. Schilling s Emporium of Fashion on Canal Street. Joseph Swartz & Co. at Gravier and Common in New Orleans offered carriages, buggies, spring wagons and cane carts along with fire apparatus. (New Iberia, LA)
NYC pop culture show draws TV and sports celebs Oct 17, 2009
The pair soon discover - in "Alien" fashion - there's more happening on the ship than they could imagine. The sci-fi and horror genres are familiar worlds to Foster, who appeared in "30 Days of Night" and "X-Men: The Last Stand." He says it's not the genre but the script that attracted him to this movie. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Does Fresno man own Ansel Adams negatives? Oct 17, 2009
Fashion, celebrity photographer Irving Penn dies. Irving Penn, whose photographs revealed a taste for stark simplicity whether he was shooting celebrity portraits, fashion, still life or remote places of the world, died Wednesday at his Manhattan home. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Texas Mans Cow Art Sells For More Than $500,000 Oct 16, 2009
After about half a century of collecting, former Neiman Marcus fashion executive Derrill Osborn decided to part with his collection ... Osborn, 70, grew up on a New Mexico ranch and then went on to a 40-year fashion career before retiring in 2002. (KWTX.com, TX)
Legendary Saxophonist Clarence Clemons Celebrates the Publishing of His Memoir, BIG MAN: Real Life & Tall Tales Oct 16, 2009
Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
5 antiquing spots in the Southeast Oct 16, 2009
Decatur's Crystal Fowler calls her fashion sense as 'sophisticated chic with a hint of edginess. Meet Robby and Danielle. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Biblical Law Oct 15, 2009
Last Updated: 1:56 AM, October 15, 2009. Posted: 12:58 AM, October 15, 2009. (New York Post -- News)
Barack Obama Gets the Public's Vote Once Again in Magazine Cover Competition Oct 15, 2009
Harpers Bazaar (March 2009) in Fashion y. The magazines Spring Fashion Issue cover features actress Sarah Jessica Parker, whose silvery gray organza Chanel dress picks up the early-morning light on the Brooklyn Bridge, signaling the optimism of the new fashion season. Veranda (October 2008) in House The rustic farmhouse featured on the cover where Dick Vervoordt lives with his family was strongly influenced and partly designed by his father, the celebrated Belgian designer and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ben Sherman creative director is no stuffed shirt Oct 15, 2009
However, they were discovered by a vain batch of music-loving, Vespa-riding folks called Mods who adopted Ben Sherman shirts as an official part of their uniform, and a fashion giant was born. Since then, the brand has collaborated with bands ranging from the Bravery to the Beatles. (Boston Globe)
Margaret Fulton turns 85 Oct 15, 2009
What else could account for the ravenous and inelegant fashion in which Fulton stuffed Poh Ling Yeow's chicken curry with coconut lace pancakes into her mouth with her fingers ... And in her 86th year, after a period in which fashion sidelined her, Fulton is enjoying something of a second coming. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Finger points to discovery of da Vinci portrait Oct 14, 2009
Drawn in ink and chalks, the young woman's costume and hairstyle reflect Milanese fashion of the late 15th Century, while carbon analysis of the artwork is consistent with such a dating. Da Vinci scholar Martin Kemp, Emeritus Professor of the History of Art at Oxford University, believes the teenager, shown in profile, could be Bianca Sforza, daughter of Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan (1452-1508) and his mistress Bernardina de Corradis. (BBC News -- Europe)
Texas Mans Collection Of Cow Art Set For Auction Oct 14, 2009
DALLAS (October 13, 2009)--From paintings of cattle roaming wide-open spaces to small toy cows to ceramic figures of the animals, Derrill Osborn collected them all, and after about half a century of collecting cows, the 70-year-old former Neiman Marcus fashion executive has decided to part with his herd at an auction Wednesday evening ... Even though Osborn left the New Mexico ranch he on which he was reared for a 40-year career in fashion that took him around the globe, cow figurines still... (KWTX.com, TX)
Seminoles 14th At Tar Heel Oct 12, 2009
closed out her first season in strong fashion with scores of 75-76-76 for a 227 total. She earned three top 20 finishes in her first four collegiate tournaments as she finished in a tie for 16th place at the Cougar Classic, a tie for 17th in the Eat A Peach Collegiate and in a tie for 19th at the Kentucky Invitational. (Seminoles.com)
From the HIP Oct 12, 2009
The artists known as Sky Blu and Redfoo have been working the club circuit for years, and their extreme fashion style adds to a vibrant stage presence ... We're heavy into the fall season in fashion, but it's hot ... E-mail style detective Lacy Matsumoto at , or buzz us on Twitter: @FashionForum. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Iraqis face tough times, starting over in America Oct 11, 2009
Eight-year-old Aidan Thomas Hornaday is a harmonica-playin' boy who loves his fashion. Check out editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich's take on local news, politics, sports and celebrities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
More than 50 events are on the program, including art shows, music, cowboy poetry and even a Western fashion show ... The Farmers Museum hosts an old-fashioned Harvest Festival, Sept. 12-13, with crafts, food and activities, from a dog agility contest to wagon rides through the museum s 19th century village. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Community Notes Oct 9, 2009
PRINCETON ; The Princeton Elks Lodge will host Ol;e Fashion Bingo from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday. Enjoy sloppy joes, chips and endless soft drinks for $6 from 5 to 7 p.m. Players can play as many cards as they wish for $1 per card. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Fashionista Iris Apfel finally gets her due Oct 8, 2009
Apfel - who was once perfectly described as a geriatric glamazon - is north of Boston putting final touches on the show Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel, which opens at the Peabody Essex Museum on Oct. 17 ... Rare Bird was a surprise hit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Apfel, once regarded as simply an eccentric with a love of daring prints and accessories, is now being recognized as a fashion trailblazer ... Shows about fashion have been increasing in frequency in the... (Boston Globe)
Anthropologie Rage: Why We Love To Hate the Pretty Corporate Emporium Oct 8, 2009
is a Brooklyn-based journalist and author of the forthcoming fashion chronicle, Ragpicker. . (Slate)
West Berkeley: Fourth Street Oct 5, 2009
She's shown at San Francisco Fashion Week and been featured in many magazines. She started with ruffled fleece coats and dresses and more recently added higher-end fabrics to her ruffly repertoire. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cutting the threads Oct 5, 2009
Included are designs by Bonnie Cashin and Claire McCardell, credited with creating a new American fashion style in the 1940s ... Included are designs by Bonnie Cashin and Claire McCardell, credited with creating a new American fashion style in the 1940s. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Tour solar, bake cookies, shop for antiques Oct 3, 2009
The Rescues and Runways Fashion Show will take place in Center Court of Eastridge Mall at 2 p.m., sponsored by Maurices ... The unique Rescues and Runways fashion show features models walking with a pet that is available for adoption at the Casper Humane Society. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
City Beat (158) Oct 3, 2009
The event coincides with the school s Little Black Dress fashion exhibit. Contact Kellie Mayle at 440-646-8375. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Collecting Vintage Sewing Patterns Oct 3, 2009
Older styles in fashions offer great tailoring and unique style for the seamstress or wearer. With a collection of vintage sewing patterns, the seamstress can wear those fashions from the past ... They represent fashion history in most direct way. (Suite101.com)
Day One of Seminole Invitational Oct 3, 2009
He took that confidence into his second round matchup, winning in commanding fashion, 6-2, 6-0. made it to the quarterfinals as well, outlasting Hrehan Hakeem from Mississippi State in the second round. (Seminoles.com)
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Gary Talks About Downtown Fashion Walk ... Fashion Walk is not yet well attended, but seeing what happened at the Art Walk, not sure I want it ever to get that big ... Again, Im not your fashion expert, but the woman was thrilled to find them. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Court finally closes books on Vizard case Sep 19, 2009
New trends in suits, shorts and sports wear on the runway at New York fashion week. Has the financial crisis made you re-evaluate your management ambitions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The Fives: South Dakota for sale, trinket by trinket and beyond Sep 15, 2009
Oh, the music wasn't too loud and both Frank Black and Pearl Jam weren't considered out of fashion by the then-current generation. But that massive mosh pit that took up a fair piece of real estate on the floor of the Civic Center and sent me scurrying to the seats above was a certain eye opener. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
FSU Blanks UAB 8-0 Sep 14, 2009
In similar fashion to McCarty's second goal, the redshirt freshman from Coral Springs, Fla. made a long run down the middle of the pitch and beat UAB keeper Kate Blankenship with a shot inside the right post from 16 yards out for the goal. (Seminoles.com)
My New York: Martha Stewart Sep 13, 2009
" 5. Wyeth Home, 315 Spring St., at Greenwich Street It s a fabulous, gigantic store filled with mouthwatering modern stuff. I go for inspiration. I m a hunter when it comes to antiquing. I m also a changer. Nothing is ever upholstered in [something I like]. I like to spend a lot of time at the upholsterer. 6. Chinatown I like Chinatown for vegetables and fish. I also like fresh water chestnuts and lychees, so I ll go there to get those things. 7. Mario Badescu Skin Care, 320 E. 52nd St.,... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A special show of swimwear and pareos Sep 12, 2009
There will be a line of shoulder bags fashioned from those fuzzy, colorful chenille bedspreads from the '40s and '50s, accented with lace and vintage brooches ... In the past she has employed antique buttons, brooches and Victorian belt buckles, taking them apart and fashioning them into fresh new bracelets, necklaces or earrings ... Want more fashion news. (Honolulu Advertiser)
* More than Miro Sep 12, 2009
This is a surprising thing for us to do X neither of us is a big shopper, he particularly dislikes high street fashion, we dont have much money to buy things, and we are in Barcelona for only a couple of days, so should perhaps be following the other tourists to the Gaudi houses or into the Picasso museum ... Also on offer are wine tours and haute couture fashion tours, or theres Barcelona by Night, a crawl through bars and traditional cabaret shows ... Plus, most of the people who take on... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Hard Rock Opens New Flagship Cafe on Vegas Strip Sep 9, 2009
" For more information, visit .About Hard Rock International With a total of 157 venues in 52 countries, including 128 cafes and 11 Hotels/Casinos, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
FSU Loses Heartbreaker Sep 8, 2009
- The No. 18 Florida State football team fell in heartbreaking fashion Monday night to visiting Miami, 38-34. With just five seconds remaining and the ball positioned on the Hurricanes' two yard-line, FSU quarterback potential game-winning pass to hit the ground in the endzone as time expired. (Seminoles.com)
Dragon*Con brings out enthusiasts' inner geek Sep 7, 2009
Fashion augmented with gadgetry is what drew Pendleton, South Carolina, librarians Gypsey Teague and Marla Roberson to a Dragon*Con workshop on Steampunk costuming. Steampunk is set in a Victorian aesthetic. (CNN -- Tech)
New owners for Yuma Fun Factory Sep 6, 2009
She said the company has a full line of fashion jewelry, with most merchandise under $50. She also will do fundraisers, with organizations able to earn a percent of the proceeds. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Having a Ball at the U.S. Open Sep 4, 2009
But tennis in New York has always been a fashion show and marketer's paradise, perhaps never evidenced more than now, as the U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center kicks off in Flushing Meadows ... One of her best fashion moments, Sharapova was quoted as saying, was at a Cole Haan dinner in April, when for the "first time I had a chance to wear a pair of stilettos from the collection I designed.". (BusinessWeek)
Any good party suggestions for 6-year-old girl? Aug 31, 2009
We had gift bags and did girly stuff like a ladies day out but kid fashion. It was fun and after all this time, lets say 20 years I still remember it. (Florida Today)
Luxury for less Aug 30, 2009
Local fashion followers have a lot of stuff, says April Willis, co-owner of Collectable & Delectable, a new West Palm Beach luxury consignment store ... Stores want clothes that are currently in fashion (or not more than a couple of years old), in excellent shape and are clean ... The Frugal Fashionista probably wont have them, says owner Amber Ortoll. (The Palm Beach Post)
To the Mall ... and Beyond Aug 29, 2009
And in case her eyes start to fail, there are plenty of fashionable magnifying reading glasses ... From the Pink collection dominating the front of the store to the swim collection, from the naughty lacy selections to the everyday essentials, and from the sexy summer styles to sleek fall fashion, Victoria's Secret seems to have just what Weekly readers are wearing out or in ... Paper is still in fashion at Village Stationers. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Police Run Roughshod Over Lawful Handgun Owner Aug 27, 2009
4) All of that being said, If a drug dealers stash was taken in such an illegal fashion (i. e. without warrant or just cause), the ACLU and numerous other left wing groups would be rushing the defense of the the criminal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
September calendar Aug 27, 2009
29 Fall fashion: The Erie County Federation of Women's Club's Style Show, noon, Bel-Aire Clarion Hotel rence Center, 2800 W. Eighth St.; $20, with proceeds to benefit local charities. Call 833-6878 for tickets. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Infotainment Aug 26, 2009
Leopard-print in acid pink and orange show African fashion with a twist, flinging curio-like interpretation off the ramp as local designers seek to show their diverse talent and find global appeal. From outrageous denim couture to muted safari-chic in flowing white and khaki, the ramps at the just-ended. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Best Episodes And Quotes From Will ... Aug 21, 2009
With two gay characters with dichotomous personalities, a booze-addled bimbo and a Jewish woman, Will & Grace played to stereotypes in an outrageous fashion that appalled many. Unapolegtic about pushing the lines of good taste or political correctness, it followed in the footsteps of other shows such as All In The Family. (Suite101.com)
The X Factor: Manila's Footwear Expo Aug 18, 2009
Not what Imelda ordered Cubao X deals in edgy fashion, art and vintage kitsch LARA DAY ... At this ukay-ukay (or rummage) boutique, preloved clothing is deconstructed, redesigned and remade into highly covetable fashion. (Time.com)
What's Happening Aug 16, 2009
The main events include a Friday mystery theatre and dinner, a Saturday luncheon fashion show and a Mamma Mia movie-sing-along pajama party. The weekend concludes with Sunday brunch and door prizes. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
'Antiques Roadshow' taping in Phoenix Aug 14, 2009
Find for home & garden deals, fashion features, nightlife events and much more. Use your phone to search for things to do at restaurants, bars , and movie theaters. (AZCentral -- Home)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Aug 13, 2009
"I always pick up on the latest fashion trends when I come to the Fair," Betty laughed, pointing to her wildly colored rubber boots. Not only a fashion statement but a necessity this wet Fair year. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Urban Burp fabric shop a gas for vintage fans Aug 13, 2009
They reflect changes in the always fashionable trend of toile, with tone-on-tone colors and some classic French and English country scenes but other proudly American ones with such classics as cowboys roping cattle and Indians rowing canoes ... She's thrilled to see them reject the corporate-logo-touting fashion ethos of recent decades. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Warner Bros. Entertainment to Stage Spectacular Events in New York City to Culminate Worldwide 70th Anniversary Celebration of The Wizard of Oz Aug 12, 2009
Since its debut one year ago in New York City to kick off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, The Collection has toured more than 20 prestigious destinations around the world, including Los Angeles, Miami, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Dubai, Melbourne, and many more. The Ruby Slipper Collection, original design sketches, as well as select pieces from The Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection will be auctioned to benefit long-term philanthropic partner, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Missing Deltona man found dead in Flagler County Aug 12, 2009
"Their mind is functioning in a disorderly fashion and they'll start wandering off.". The problem is pervasive enough that Alzheimer's units are often locked. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
J-Pop explodes: New People mall opening in S.F. Aug 10, 2009
J-Pop, as its friends call it, is all about the cultural phenomena that are comic books, animated films, movies, music and riotous up-from-the-street fashions ... Upstairs, Horibuchi installed boutiques for some of Tokyo's hottest J-Pop fashion labels from the trendy Harajuki district - Baby, The Stars Shine Bright, Black Peace Now, 6%DokiDoki and Sou-Sou, which sells updated versions of jikatabi, the traditional split-toe workers' shoe ... Rounding it out are the J-Pop fashion boutiques, all of... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bergliot 'Babe' Zollar Aug 5, 2009
In true Babe fashion, she proceeded to buy a beauty shop in Huron, S.D., becoming a business owner. There she met the love of her life, Charles Zollar. (The Herald-Palladium)
Vintage Clothing Shows Aug 3, 2009
The Vintage Fashion Expo. The producers of The Vintage Fashion Expo hold five annual shows that take place in both Santa Monica and San Francisco, California ... Each show has 85 exhibitors from across the US. Some shoppers arrive dressed in Victorian garb or fashion from another period and it makes it a fun environment to shop. (Suite101.com)
Elinor Gordon, collector, Asian porcelain expert; at 91 Aug 1, 2009
At 5 feet 4, she was too short for most fashion work, but she found a niche modeling hats. Her face appeared in Vogue and Harper s Bazaar, and in 1939 Alfred Eisenstaedt photographed her for the cover of Life magazine wearing an updated wimple by Lilly Dache. (Boston Globe)
Joan Rivers Explores the Lifestyles of the Fabulously Rich... and Lucky When 'How'd You Get so Rich?' Premieres on TV Land on Wednesday, August 5 at 10 P.M. ET/PT Jul 30, 2009
"Wednesday, September 2, 10 p.m. ET/PT - 106Meet James Goldstein, a fashion junkie who spends over $1 million on clothes - a year! And even more spectacular than his wardrobe? A house that is dangerously designed! Then, Joan meets Bobby Boudreaux, a man with money up the wazoo - from an invention called Butt Paste. And our youngest millionaire, Gary Clegg, snuggles up with Joan - and the millions he made from putting arms on a blanket and calling it The Slanket.Wednesday, September 2, 10 p.m.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Head-butting teenager is jailed Jul 29, 2009
Sentencing, Judge Stephen Clarke said: "Alan Corney was a gentleman of the old school and Crawford behaved in an extreme fashion, in a mindless act of violence causing him a grave injury.". Commenting on Crawford's "drunken, and uncontrollable behaviour", Judge Clarke added: "Society has lost the ability to respect each other.". (BBC News -- UK)
Floyd Co. Fair is off and running Jul 23, 2009
4-H Fashion Show Presentation. 4-H Hall of Fame Ceremony. (Charles City Press, IO)
