Articles filed under Fashion
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For the frill of it: Ruffles rule the red carpet on Oscar nightMar 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Ruffles - tiered, flowing and, at times, a tad overwheming - were the hot trend at Sunday night's Academy Awards, proving there's a thin line between frilly and silly. S...
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Inquest: Designer Alexander McQueen hanged himselfFeb 16, 2010 10:00 pm - LONDON -- A bereaved Alexander McQueen left a note, then hanged himself in his apartment on the eve of his mother's funeral, a coroner's inquest said Wednesday, giving t...
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Naperville native behind new Field Museum gems, jewelry exhibitJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Diamonds aren't Alison Neumann's only best friend. So are tourmalines, beryls, garnets, and amethysts. The Naperville gemologist got the fever as a kid when she visited ...
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Palatine High alum one of country's hottest fashion designersJan 20, 2010 10:00 pm - Before they went downtown to meet her, not many of the Palatine High School fashion students knew who Maria Pinto was. Now, they're in awe of her. Pinto, a Palatine alum...
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Spotlight shines on women's golf fashion during Solheim CupAug 21, 2009 11:00 pm - It doesn't just matter who wins or loses, it's also who looks better playing the game. At this weekend's Solheim Cup in Sugar Grove, people will be checking out what the...
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Tight economy leads to rebirth of resale storesJun 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Martin Lopos walked out of the Goodwill store in Mundelein pleased with his purchase. He paid only $9.99 for a new tower fan that sells for at least $40 at regular retai...
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Naperville woman brings the spa to youMay 18, 2009 11:00 pm - The last time I had a pedicure, I was forced to watch The Food Channel and listen to two women loudly discuss Angelina Jolie's life. So I can certainly see the benefit o...
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To environment-friendly business owner, bottled water is all wetMay 11, 2009 11:00 pm - If Lynn Hasselberger asks you for a drink, you'd better not hand her a bottled water. The North Barrington mother and environmental activist recently launched MyEARTH36...
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Mother's Day gift ideas that go above and beyondMay 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Flowers and brunch, cards and candles, or just breakfast in bed. These are all popular but unoriginal Mother's Day gifts. If you're looking to do a little more this year...
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Don't want to toss your favorite T-shirts? Adopt a blanket policyApr 27, 2009 11:00 pm - For some people, T-shirts are memories. Memories of a concert, an event, a special moment in time. People have T-shirt collections, made up of shirts they love but rarel...