Articles filed under Fashion
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Pick tweed for first suitNov 14, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I've just enrolled in a tailoring class and will make my first suit! Please help me select an easy pattern that will be successful. I'm afraid of a notched collar but...
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Dressing like 'Gossip Girl' and 'Mad Men'Nov 10, 2008 10:00 pm - "Sex and the City" used to be the show we watched for fashion. Now it's "Mad Men" and "Gossip Girl." The CW's "Gossip Girl's" modern, fresh styles are the subject of sev...
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Your simple suit can be dressed upNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I need your help! I am going to a convention this winter where every evening is sort of "dress-up," not casual. I would love to make a simple suit with beautiful line...
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A fresh take on the patriotic pinNov 03, 2008 10:00 pm - They say, in modern politics, that style is everything. So when the people at Men's Vogue magazine got tired of seeing the old-fashioned American flag pin on every polit...
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Top will complement skirt, pants outfitsOct 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Q: What is the difference between a "blouse" and a "top"? The pattern books list them separately. - Maryanne W. A: We always thought of a blouse as a "tuck-in" top worn ...
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Consumers closing their walletsOct 31, 2008 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - After slashing their spending in September as the financial meltdown intensified, shoppers went into full retreat in October, spooked by rising layoffs and sh...
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Warm up to winter with cool cold-weather gearOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Freezing? Well, if you're not now, then you will be soon. Here are a couple of stylish items to help minimize the goose bumps. • Glencoe native Kate Robertson spent time...
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How to do the Sarah Palin 'do for HalloweenOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Planning to be Sarah Palin for Halloween but not sure how to do her emblematic 'do? You don't need to head to the beauty shop in Wasilla, Alaska, to look like the Republ...
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How to do a modern, minimalist fireplaceOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - The fireplace long ago ceased being a functional element in most American homes. In our climate-controlled environments, it's usually no more than a decorative feature, ...
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New name, lower prices for local furniture storeOct 22, 2008 11:00 pm - When you're shopping for a dining room table in the $1,000 range and chairs for under $200 each, Honquest in Barrington might not be the first store to pop into your min...