The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals Nov 19, 2009
50; handcrafted wooden bed trays $7; all Christmas (non-needlepoint) tree skirts $5; all ornaments 50 cents-$1; and tassels at 50 cents-$2. There's much more to the selection especially for the early birds ready to pounce when the doors open. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rich with history, high in Transylvania Nov 15, 2009
On the street, women sell their own handcrafted and embroidered tablecloths, skirts, blouses, and intricate lacework. Brasov boasts a healthy night life, though I didn t explore the offerings listed in my hotel room guide. (Boston Globe)
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)
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)
Luxury for less Aug 30, 2009
e. Armani suits, Hermes scarves, Pucci skirts. Upstairs, they maintain a selection of moderately priced designers and some vintage. (The Palm Beach Post)
What’s old is new: places to find vintage clothing Aug 13, 2009
Local designers take relic rock n roll tees and 40s shift dresses and make them into skirts and halters; the items have the charm of antiquity with a contemporary twist. And in keeping with the vintage creed, no two pieces are alike: The 60-year-old dress - converted into a bubble skirt by designer D ama - is one of a kind. (Boston Globe)
Conleys Make Their Mark Jun 24, 2009
When I started girls had to wear skirts and we only had the GAA (Girls Athletic Association), she said. And teachers could not wear PE clothes around campus. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
The Sweetest Street Apr 28, 2009
The current line of blouses, skirts and other separates in hues of fuchsia, green, blue and red will get you set for spring. (415) 837-1442. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Trouble followed Ronette singer's fame Feb 17, 2009
Their heavy mascara, slit skirts and piles of teased hair suggested both sex and danger, an association revived most recently by Amy Winehouse ... They had the really, really short skirts and they had big, big, big hair. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Portsmouth area community calendar Feb 17, 2009
It is requested that women wear ankle length dresses or skirts and men wear long trousers in respect of Native tradition. Freely given support is grateful. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
