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Vera Wang honored for lifetime fashion passion Jun 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Vera Wang, arguably the queen of red-carpet dressing, didn’t go into the fashion business with stars in her eyes. She knew about its unglamorous side, the hard work and, especially, the risks. And there were plenty of doubts along the way. But every time one person — and, she says, it really just takes one — understands what she’s trying to express with a certain drape of a fabric, a particular color or a new silhouette, she’s reminded of the reason why she became involved in fashion, and why she’s still in it: There’s an indefinable payoff that comes when she’s helped a woman look and feel her best.
Mix-and-match swimwear suits different beach vibes Jun 2, 2013 12:00 AM
For some women, it's just this way and probably always will be: The size of their swimwear tops and bottoms don't match. So, why not have some fun with it? There's no better place than the beach or the pool to show off the whimsical and creative sides of a woman's personality, says Josh Saterman, Macy's fashion director. The customer can let down her hair when she's there and break a few rules.
Get the summer hair you want — until it’s hat time Jun 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Looking out the office window, wearing a tight, slick bun to go with that skirt suit and heels, do you long for the other side — the one where your hair could be tousled, wavy and full from the humidity that comes from a day at the beach? Seems so tempting — until you think about that time you caught yourself in the rearview mirror after your last beach day.
What will the well-dressed pup wear at the beach? May 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Clothing is optional for pooches at dog-friendly beaches and pools around the country. And more and more designers are cashing in on those options.
Sarah Hyland shares her beach-bound thoughts May 25, 2013 12:00 AM
You might not be able to take the New Yorker out of Sarah Hyland, but the actress — and now swimsuit model — is happy to be parking herself at the beach. Hyland, of ABC’s “Modern Family,” lives in Los Angeles, blocks from the ocean, and she stars in the OP ad campaign. She shared some other beach-bound thoughts in a recent interview with The Associated Press.
U.S. two-percenters save wealth in trade-down to J. Crew May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Jennifer Prentice, a medical-equipment saleswoman in Minneapolis, once had no qualms about dropping $600 or more for Gucci purses. Now she spends $300 for Coach bags and is filling in her Burberry wardrobe with pieces from J. Crew. "The things we went through over the last couple of years definitely have an impact on what I am doing," Prentice, 45, said in an interview. "I tend to be less frivolous now."
Harper College Fashion Students Net ScholarshipsMay 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Two Harper College fashion students are the recent recipients of a new Fashion Group International scholarship, netting them $2,500 each to hone their craft.
Punk finds its place in hallowed halls of Met May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Punk and high fashion can now share the same stage, and a new Costume Institute exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Punk: Chaos to Culture," celebrates that influence. It's an enduring irony that probably makes punk's rebellious originators cringe — and might make those wearing expensive couture dresses with heavy hardware and sexy slashes a little uncomfortable, too.
Making a chain for Mom’s eyeglasses is easy May 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Making a pretty chain for Mom's eyeglasses can be a simple, personal and practical Mother's Day gift. Depending on your skill level, you could make anything from a basic beaded lanyard to something more elaborate and embellished. "Eyeglass chains are a great way to accentuate your personality while also providing a utilitarian use," keeping glasses safe and handy, says Michelle Sacia, a craft specialist with Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores.
Images: Kentucky Derby fashion and celebs May 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Scottie Pippen was among the dignitaries at Churchill Downs on Saturday for the Kentucky Derby. Did he wear a hat? Um, no. But take a look at all the hats Derby fans did wear.
Wisconsin dad makes daughter a camouflage prom dress May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
A Wisconsin man used sewing skills he learned in the military to make his daughter's dream prom dress — in camouflage. Mariah Herron, 17, of Marshfield, said she hunts and works on construction projects and she wanted a dress that fit her personality.
Shoppers face hurdles in finding clothing made ethically May 1, 2013 12:00 AM
You can recycle your waste, grow your own food and drive a fuel-efficient car. But being socially responsible isn't so easy when it comes to the clothes on your back. Take Jason and Alexandra Lawrence of Lyons, Colo. When it comes to making sure that their clothes are made in factories that are safe for workers, the couple fall short. "Clothing is one of our more challenging practices," says Jason.
West’s mores, China imports challenge the burqa Apr 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The homespun Afghan burqa is under siege from east and west these days — cut-price competition from China, and Western influences that are leading many urban women to exchange the full-body cloak for a simple headscarf.
Add breast milk jewelry to childhood keepsakes Apr 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Strands from baby's first haircut. The first tooth. Tiny footprints sunk into clay. Some parents even tuck away the dried stump of the umbilical cord or the stick pregnancy test as a touching memento marking the milestones of their kids. The latest? Breast milk jewelry. Few issues polarize mothers more than breast-feeding, and all things related to breast-feeding, so wearing processed breast milk around the neck or in a bracelet has ignited some passions.
Prom fashion turns into red carpet moment Apr 20, 2013 12:00 AM
You might as well roll out the red carpet in front of the school gymnasium or hotel ballroom and line it with parental paparazzi: Prom season provides many girls a chance to have their moment in the spotlight. It's likely that this year's parade of fashions will include a few starlet lookalikes. And why not?
January Jones: Fashion criticism 'makes me laugh' Apr 13, 2013 12:00 AM
AMC's "Mad Men" drama may garner attention for bringing back '60s glamour, but January Jones, known for her daring red carpet looks, says she doesn't care what critics think of her personal style. "I think that fashion is an art," the 35-year-old actress, who has topped many best- and worst-dressed lists, said in a recent interview. "It's a fun way to express yourself. ... And I sort of like not pleasing people a bit."
Fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer dies at 81 Apr 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Lilly Pulitzer, a Palm Beach socialite turned designer whose tropical print dresses became a sensation in the 1960s and later a fashion classic, died Sunday. She was 81. Pulitzer, who married into the famous newspaper family, got her start in fashion by spilling orange juice on her clothes. A rich housewife with time to spare and a husband who owned orange groves, she opened a juice stand in 1959, and asked her seamstress to make dresses in colorful prints that would camouflage fruit stains.
Actress Eva Mendes eyes fashion opportunities Apr 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Eva Mendes will be doing the red-carpet circuit again with her new film, "The Place Beyond the Pines," co-starring Ryan Gosling. But while she lands more often than not in the fashion "do" column, Mendes says she knows she's made a few mistakes along the way, including one look she calls "Princess Jasmine gone wrong." Still, she has style credibility — and is making the most of it.
Pregnant celebrities still try to look stylish Apr 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Kim Kardashian: Take note. To be stylish and pregnant, you need to embrace your new shape. You have to celebrate it. But you also need to be aware of it, and not keep wearing your regular wardrobe — even if it's a size up. Kardashian, who is expecting her first child with Kanye West in July, has taken heat from the tabloids and armchair fashion critics for her maternity look, which seems a continuation of her usual parade of body-hugging dresses.
Sometimes fashion fades into the woodwork Mar 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Does your outfit blend into the woodwork? We're not talking in a boring, bland way, but in a complementary one. Perhaps your wardrobe is a reflection of your broader taste, and there's no place better to see that than in the way you decorate your home. If you're true to your style from your clothing closet to the linen closet — and then the kitchen cabinets — you're probably not the type to bounce from trend to trend, style experts say. Instead, you probably have a strong point of view that evolves and is enhanced over time.