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Kangna at Lawman press conference Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:25AMSeptember 1, 2010 : Lawman Pg3 launches 'VERTEBRAE' – A WORLD WIDE PATENTED DESIGNER JEANS and announces India’s Fashion Diva and Bollywood Star KANGNA RANAUT as their BRAND ICON.
Mirror, Mirror: Sebastian McCalls, premium jeans that fit Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:00AMA lot has happened in the 12 years since Sebastian McCall opened Charlie's Jeans in Old City. Cuffed boyfriends have replaced the boot-cut, while skinnies have morphed into the wildly popular jeggings.
Carving out the heart of Hillsdale Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:28AMHILLSDALE — From long-term development plans to acceptance into the Portland Main Street Program, in recent years Hillsdale’s focus has been separating itself from the pack. But the neighborhood’s Town Center Plan for new streets and multi-story developments remains years away ...
Online Plastic Cup Supplier, CupDepot.com, Offers Great End-of-Summer Discounts on Featured Products Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:01AMCupDepot.com, a premiere online supplier of plastic cups, paper cups and other food and beverage handling products, is offering great deals on designer cups and welcomes new items to its catalogue. Customers can also use coupon codes to receive additional discounts.
Grease goes green Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:15AMChapel Hill Tire co-owner Marc Pons says auto repair, once considered a "dirty" industry, is today among the nation's most eco-friendly.
Students collaborate on recycled clothing website Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:19AMStyleta.org, a student run nonprofit sample sales website, was the brainchild of IU senior Le Wang and recent Harvard graduate Yifan Zhang.
New Survey Reveals Cyprus is 2010’S Cheapest Summer Holiday Destination Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:00AMA new travel survey reveals that the holiday industry’s recent losses mean better deals for holidaymakers in the long run, say Latedeals.co.uk
Rowlett woman opens stylish shop Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:41AMIt isn’t often that a person gets to do what he or she loves for a living. And it’s even rarer that someone who has already established herself professionally leaves job security behind to take a gamble.
Fashion in the fast lane: Back-to-school styles come to Apricot Boutiques Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:40AMSubmitted Photo: Apricot Lane Boutique owner Cristi Hargroves said her four stores, including locations in Allen and Frisco, will carry fall fashions such as jeggins, military-inspired clothing and burnout shirts.
iPhone offers lots of apps for fashionistas Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:27AMA quick search for the word 'fashion' in the iTunes store reveals more than 550 apps for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Christine Jones Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:14PMTony-winning scenic designer Christine Jones talks about the controlled chaos that she helped create for the new Broadway musical American Idiot.
A dilapidated gem will yield to housing Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:53PMIn its time, the Water Garden stood as a shrine to modern design: a complex of low-slung, hill-hugging offices surrounded by tall, ivy-covered pine trees and ponds topped with lily pads.
Lisa Birnbach’s ‘True Prep’ for Ultra-Modern Times Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:47PM“True Prep,” Lisa Birnbach’s successor to “The Official Preppy Handbook,” addresses the adult world of funerals and second marriages and the post-1980 world of cellphones, the Internet and synthetic fleece.
Urban cycling spawns its own peddlers Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:56PMEntrepreneurs are making gear and garb for those who use their bikes for casual commuting, shopping trips and social rides. Carol Agay loved the retro-style wire bike basket that came with her new yellow cruiser, except that her keys and cellphone kept falling through its holes. So the Costa Mesa resident came up with a fashionable but practical solution: a basket liner that kept her items ...
What's on: Mon's picks Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:04PMEvents listing for Mon, Aug 30
Margot Kidder on love, loss and what she wore Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:31PMThe star of Love, Loss, and What I Wore feels liberated – by her age – from the dictates of fashion. But she does remember one outfit – a much-mocked dress she wore to the Oscars
Ballard Designs, a different kind of catalogue Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:31PMWhen it comes to home furnishings catalogues, it's often difficult to distinguish one from the next. But Atlanta-based retailer Ballard Designs ( http://www.ballarddesigns.com ) has steadily been making strides to set itself apart from the pack, and people are taking notice. Shopping - Crafts - Ballard Designs - Supplies - Fiber Arts
Fashion Insiders’ Fall Picks Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:16PMWith fashion show season about to begin, industry insiders tell what essential pieces they like for fall.
Upcoming social events Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:05PMHeels 2 Heal - Benefits The Angels Foster Network - Food, silent auction, tequila tasting, fashions - 5 p.m. Aug. 27 - Oceanfront estate in La Jolla - $100 - (619) 813-1488 Celebrating Life Dinner and Regatta - Benefits Sharp's Homes for Hospice - 6 p.m. Aug. 27-dinner - Hotel del Coronado - 1500 Orange Ave. - 11 a.m. Aug. 28-regatta - Coronado Yacht Club - 1631 Strand Way, Coronado - (619) 740 ...
Best Shopping and Fashion Apps for Cellphones Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:31PMSome cellphone apps not only offer tips on where to find stores and sales, but also act as a personal stylist.
Mosaic artist Pippa Murray an intricate blend Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:17PMIn her workroom in a Sausalito studio, mosaic artist Pippa Murray picks up a strip of off-white marble, places it on a hardie, and strikes it with a hammer. She picks up the square and keeps chopping it until she has a little slither. When making a floor, a... Mosaic - Crafts - Art - Shopping - Ceramic and Broken China
The elegant way to carry wine Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:34PMWith another crush season upon us, we found ourselves smitten with these clever carriers for bottles of bounties past. Equally ideal as a gift for the hostess who has everything or an impromptu picnic at the beach, both of these bags have distinct charm. The... Wine - Shopping - Business - Home and Garden - Kitchen and Dining
Shop your mates and win a telly Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:08PMSELLAFIELD’S new points for prizes safety scheme has led to suspicions that it is being used for workers to “grass on” each other.
A gift for Gaga Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:02PMA fashion-forward gift for Lady Gaga, plus the Amanda Christine fall runway show, Goldenwear and more.
Jet Set: Leela James & BV Buzz Offer Must-Haves For The Hip Traveler Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:27PMFiled under: Exclusives , Interviews , Music , Photos When you tour as much soul siren Leela James , you spend a lot of time living out of your suitcase. BV Buzz wanted to know what things helped the pint-sized R&B vocalist with the super-sized voice feel more comfortable on the road. The Los Angeles-bred singer, whose current CD 'My Soul' (Stax Records) is in stores now, shared her travel ...
Clover Market to return to Ardmore this fall Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:53PMAfter a two-month summer hiatus, Ardmore’s Clover Market will return in September for a new fall season.
It’s Money That Matters in the Hamptons Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:10PM"Of course I do!" said Rudolph Giuliani jovially when the Transom asked if he remembered the 1987 release of the original Wall Street . "I was the U.S. attorney when that movie was done the first time. It was about my cases! Boeski, Milken, Levine. Sure. I remember it in great detail--the accurate parts and the inaccurate parts!" He wagged his finger like a scolding yenta. The former mayor ...
Florist Mille Fleurs in Roland Park celebrates 15th anniversary Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:08PMIn their previous lives, Diane Pappas was a radiologist and Kathy Quinn was a personal assistant to an interior designer.But Pappas stopped to smell the roses in 1991, went to career counseling and came out thinking, "Maybe I wanted to have a flower shop."She enrolled in...
DIY interior-design clients get advice for less Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:36PMWhen Rachel and Mike Rosenblum moved into their San Francisco Edwardian earlier this year, they had an empty house and a serious case of decorator's block. "Even though I would flip through magazines and occasionally watch shows like HGTV's 'Design on a Dime'... Interior design - Home & Garden Television - Design - HGTV - Arts
Community school kicking off a new year Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:16PMBarrington Community School has mailed its fall program of courses and trips to all Barrington residents and to non-residents who participated in the school’s programs in the past two years.
Use spell check before buying your school sweatshirt Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:03PMThis one goes out to all the college students out there. If you're shopping for the perfect school spirit shirt, be sure to check the spelling. We're serious. Just look what slipped into the University of South Florida book store inventory this week: Read the full story : Deal Diva Stephanie
Dinosaurs return Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:03PMPOMONA - What has been extinct for millions of years will soon come to life at the L.A. County Fair. More than three dozen creatures were found on the beds of tractor-trailers on the Fairplex grounds last week - waiting to be assembled for the fair's Jurassic Planet exhibit.
GRAMMY-Winner Vince Gill Headlines Free Outdoor Concert Presented by Beaches of South Walton September 25 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:04PMGRAMMY-winner Vince Gill will headline a free outdoor "Back to the Beach" concert Saturday, Sept. 25, from the beautiful Beaches of South Walton along Florida's Northwest Gulf Coast. Â Fans are invited to bring their beach blankets and low-back chairs to enjoy this casual concert amidst the relaxed and scenic setting at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
Thinking of Moving? Here's How to Really Check Out a Neighborhood Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:58PMFiled under: Housing , Lynnette Khalfani-Cox Anytime you're thinking about moving into a new place -- whether it's an apartment, condo or house -- you should always take the time to cruise the neighborhood before you sign a contract. Surfing the Internet can tell you a lot about a community, like the quality of the schools or the general characteristics of a particular neighborhood. But that's ...
Jill Stuart to Move Spring 2011 Show from Public Library to Lincoln Center Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:10PMWhile Jill Stuart long eschewed the Bryant Park tents in favor of the decadent environs at the New York Public Library, it seems she'll be following the masses uptown to show at Lincoln Center proper. Bryant Park - New York Public Library - Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts - Arts and Entertainment - United States
Morgan Design Associates and ELAN General Contracting Sponsor Challenging Design Internship Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:35PMSAN DIEGO -- Morgan Design Associates, Golden, Colorado, and ELAN General Contracting, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, California, today announced the successful completion of a unique and challenging student intern program in which they participated.
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 21/8 Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 10:03AMA directive has been issued that orders State-owned enterprises to focus on their core production and commercial objectives.
An inter-generational view of London and Paris Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:00AMThe Gillan family in a pod of the London Eye. Front row: (left to right) MaryEllen Gillan, Lauren Nelson, Alysha Gillan, Kyra Gillan Back row: Bob Gillan, Bryan Gillan.
Largo boutique sells new, used hot brands for cool prices Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:06AMBy Rhonda Iovino, Times Correspondent Friday, August 20, 2010 A trio of designer outfits welcome shoppers at Carrie Pruiett’s Off the Rack clothing store in Largo. LARGO It's a fashionista's paradise: 125 pairs of shoes tucked inside plastic boxes, 50 pairs of jeans, and shirts, pants and other clothes hanging wall to wall. But that's not the store. It's the store owner's closet in her Dunedin ...
Military fashion an insult Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:33AMWhile you seldom hear the words military and fashion in the same sentence, there's always been something about dressing to kill. World War II gear is still some of the coolest stuff you'll ever see.
Getaways: In L.A.’s Fashion District, Hit the Ground Running to Maximize Your Time in This Buzzing Scene Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:08PMRISMEDIA, August 20, 2010—(MCT)—Downtown L.A.’s Fashion District can be a daunting landscape of concrete and pedestrian traffic. The scene starts with the bustle of ground-floor businesses, most of them having something to do with apparel or accessories—some open to…
Downtown Incentives Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:48PMTwo unique, upscale retailers have opened their doors in the South Main Historic Arts District with the help of financial incentives from the Center C...
Do-it-yourself masterpieces: Easy, inexpensive art projects banish your bare walls Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:42PMWith a little ingenuity, do-it-yourselfers can have chic artwork covering nearly any bare wall space. And not just any slapped-together art, mind you, but pieces that guests will coo over.
Penny C. Sansevieri: Getting a Head Start on Holiday Sales Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:23PMThe key to successful holiday promotion is planning along with enough advanced marketing so that you're not spinning your wheels in the fall wondering why you're not making any traction.
Tokyo calls you back for more Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:09PMFROM an electronic heaven to a shopping district with a permanent dress-up party theme, Tokyo has districts to serve the needs and whims of every personality.
Shops on Cunard's new Queen Elizabeth to have a British flair Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:55PMThe second largest Cunard Line ship ever built will have an outpost of London's Fortnum & Mason and more.
Grassroots network serves Fort Worth women retailers Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:08PMWhen custom jewelry designer Lisa McConnell was alone in her store, she began thinking about all the challenges a woman entrepreneur faces and then wished, if she had the time, to share her business acumen with women retailers just starting out.
Faith Hope Consolo: The Faithful Shopper: August Accessories Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:53PMLet's face it -- the right bag can change an entire outfit -- much more affordably than filling your closet with more new clothes (not that there's anything wrong with that, either.)
Facebook enters geolocation services with new Places feature Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:22PMRetailers can advertise to drive nearby shoppers into stores, but privacy issues may hinder adoption.
Shopping Bag for Aug. 19, 2010 Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:02PMOn Thursdays, Shopping Bag provides the latest news about retail business openings, significant changes to existing retail businesses, shopping trends or details about unique product offerings.