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News, articles and information about the fashion industry, the seasonal fashion shows (such as Mercedes Fashion Week and Olympus Fashion Week) where designers show off their runway creations, and trends showing us what to wear to be hip, including shoes, sunglasses, boots, dresses, slacks, pants, jeans, tops, shirts, jackets and coats.
News, articles and information about the fashion industry, the seasonal fashion shows (such as Mercedes Fashion Week and Olympus Fashion Week) where designers show off their runway creations, and trends showing us what to wear to be hip, including shoes, sunglasses, boots, dresses, slacks, pants, jeans, tops, shirts, jackets and coats.
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Meltdown 101: What do gloomy December same-store sales mean for the future of retailers?
AP Retail WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Retailers confirmed fears that the dismal holiday shopping season was the worst in decades when they reported December same-store sales — a figure the retail sector relies on to periodically take its own temperature. What...Tags: Ann Taylor Stores Corporation, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Circuit City Stores Inc., Financially Distressed Companies, Petroleum Industry
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Uncovering the truth about nude shoes
Sentinel ColumnistQuestion: I keep reading about nude shoes being the next big thing in footwear. But what, exactly, are nude shoes? I picture shoes made out of clear plastic so your feet look bare. Am I on the right track? Answer: Not exactly. "Nude" refers to the...Tags: CVS Corporation, Florida Mall, Clothing and Textiles Industry, Orlando
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Boots: The perfect platform for sole expression
Sentinel Staff WriterWomen wear boots in Florida for several reasons -- few having anything to do with chilly weather. We wear them because they look good and feel good. Because they go with just about everything. Because they put a certain strut in our stride, lend a little...Tags: Equestrian, Florida Mall, Mall at Millenia, Clothing, Accessories, and Shoes, Shoes
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Shape up
Special to NewsdayIf you haven't noticed, there's been a revolution. The girdle's gone, thanks to brands like Spanx, which took the shame and pain out of shapewear. Now we're in a second wave, fueled by smart textiles and innovative designs. "Shapewear's gotten very...Tags: Elan Corporation Plc, Macy's, Clothing and Textiles Industry, Almonds
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Color you happy
Fashion CriticWardrobe wizards Joe Lupo and Jesse Garza founded the New York-based luxury lifestyle consulting company Visual Therapy 14 years ago. Lupo was in finance and Garza was the creative director of the famed Chicago boutique Ultimo. After moving to New York,...Tags: Rita Wilson, New York, Books and Magazines, Clothing and Textiles Industry, Oprah Winfrey
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20 ways to upgrade your style
The Image StaffSTYLE Find the right color palette for you and stick to it. In a time of reduced resources, we all need a strategy for looking great. Don't go into the mall or your closet blind; find out if the blue for you is teal, sky, sapphire or ice using style...Tags: Albert Einstein, Starbucks Corp., Santa Monica, Newspaper and Magazine, Nike Incorporated
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Egyptian women break new ground at the mosque
Associated PressCAIRO, Egypt -- Amira Khairy is mobbed by housewives kissing her cheeks in greeting as she arrives to give a lesson on reciting the Quran to women at the Al-Sedeeq mosque in a Cairo suburb. Students set up chairs for the class, and soon the hum of...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Dining and Drinking, Islam, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Clothing and Textiles Industry
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Looking to deepen their faith, Egyptian women make a claim on an all-male zone: the mosque
Associated Press WriterCAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Amira Khairy is mobbed by housewives kissing her cheeks in greeting as she arrives to give a lesson on reciting the Quran to women at the Al-Sedeeq mosque in a Cairo suburb. Students set up chairs for the class, and soon the...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Islam, Dining and Drinking, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Clothing and Textiles Industry
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Young women make their bows at debutante ball
Associated Press WriterIt's a long way from Match.com. At a time when couples meet online or in bars, 47 young women in long white gowns were making their bows Monday at the International Debutante Ball, a relic from the days when wealthy girls were presented to society before...Tags: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Arianna Huffington, State University of New York, Jane Austen, Astoria
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Boyton Beach hosts Children & Parents Day Winter Wonderland
South Florida Sun-SentinelIt'll be a virtual winter wonderland at the Children and Parents Day on Jan. 11. The all day Boynton Beach festival will feature arts, crafts and a magic show. There will also be readings and educational programs. The fourth annual event will be from...Tags: Florida, Anthropology, Arts, Family, Boynton Beach
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The 2008 Image Index: Who's Up, Who's Down
Image is a slippery creature, and one month's style sensation is the next month's tasteless trend. For those keeping score, the Los Angeles Times offers the 2008 Image Index, a sliding scale of the people, places, ideas and trends that moved up —...Tags: Edward Norton, Grant Park, Barney's New York Incorporated, Apple iPhone, Weeds (tv program)
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Lake schools survey parents on school uniforms
Sentinel Staff WriterShould public-school kids wear uniforms? Hate the idea? You have a chance to weigh in now. The Lake County school district wants parents and teachers to take a brief survey on its Web site. It's at lake.k12.fl.us. But hurry. The survey will only be up...Tags: Armed Forces, Crimes, Family, Gang Activity, Defense
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