Articles filed under Fashion
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Designers see Michelle as new Secretary of FashionJan 21, 2009 10:00 pm - While devotees of President Obama's "change we can believe in" slogan cherish starry-eyed visions of saving the planet, doing an economic 180 and kicking terrorist butt,...
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Saving the moment: There's no shortage of inaugural merchandiseJan 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Barack Obama's face might be on more merchandise than Elvis Presley's or Mickey Mouse's. Today's historic inauguration seems to have created an insatiable demand for Oba...
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Obama-rama: Where you can get cool Barack merchJan 12, 2009 10:00 pm - Thousands of Barack Obama T-shirts, mugs and totes are being sold, designed with everything from the artistic "Hope" logo to goofy sayings like "Barackin' Out." But in ...
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After three years of development, new Air Jordans set to soarJan 12, 2009 10:00 pm - Three years of engineering have gone into developing the new Air Jordan sneakers - the Air Jordan 2009 - which are described by the designer in words normally heard in t...
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Pitching Michelle ObamaJan 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Kathryn Kerrigan, a 28-year-old Libertyville shoe designer, is hoping her pumps make it to the White House. The entrepreneurial marketing teacher at Loyola University h...
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Hot and not: Skinny-leg pants out, safari styles in for '09Jan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - It's probably safe to retire - or at least put to rest for a long winter snooze - your skinny-leg pants. Once the first signs of spring start to stir, the favored silhou...
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West Chicago esthetician Geri G. woos HollywoodDec 29, 2008 10:00 pm - At the American Music Awards last month, dozens of celebrities - including Paris Hilton, Ashley Tisdale, Lance Bass and Richie Sambora - came over to see the products We...
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You can dress for less on New Year'sDec 24, 2008 10:00 pm - A $500 dress is so 2005. If you're lucky enough to have a fancy party to go to on New Year's Eve, you can get a sparkling or sexy dress for as little as $49.99 at a pla...
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Ruffled bolero works well with formal gownsDec 19, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. We attend many formal occasions, and I need some kind of jacket or wrap to wear over strapless gowns. I have a great dressmaker and want something that is not too tai...
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Last-minute gift ideas from local retailersDec 15, 2008 10:00 pm - Need a last-minute gift? Want to help suburban businesses and your neighbors who run them? Well, then, keep reading. • Edible Arrangements is kind of pricey. A less expe...