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11/23/2009 -- Fashion designers plan holiday-season soirees

This images released by Nicole Miller shows "Tortilla Soup" by Nicole Miller. (AP Photo/Nicole Miller)**NO SALES** NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion designers know how to party. But while some count on the trendiest new nightspot to deliver a good time, others ...

From SAMANTHA CRITCHELL, Mother Earth News,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Nicole Miller,  Peter Som,  Cynthia Rowley,  Devi Kroell (designer),  Martha Stewart

Heidi Klum wows crowd at Victoria's Secret show

Heidi Klum and her post-baby body led the parade at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show, which returned to New York with some fresh faces after four years on the road. The lingerie retailer inducted five more women into its "Angel" ranks _ ...

From SAMANTHA CRITCHELL, Taiwan News,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Heidi Klum,  Victoria's Secret,  Black Eyed Peas,  Fergie

For Macy's parade guru, it's Thanksgiving all year

HOBOKEN, N.J. - The scene around him in a vast industrial space looks like Santa's Workshop, but John Piper, the man behind Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, compares organizing the annual extravaganza to planning a huge holiday meal - with a lot of ...

From SAMANTHA CRITCHELL, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Macy's,  John Piper

For fresh textures and colors, try faux snakeskin

vibe is also part of the appeal, she says. "It's neutral yet has so much character and personality." Skin is in — snakeskin, that is. Whether it's bags, boots or blouses, the marbled, textured snakeskin look seems to be fashion's new favorite ...

From SAMANTHA CRITCHELL ASSOCIATED PRESS, The San Jose Mercury News,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Lucky Magazine,  Alexander McQueen,  Kris Van Assche,  Matthew Williamson,  Carolina Herrera

Holiday windows from 'SNL' to child's play

NEW YORK - It's not quite the warm and fuzzy crowd one imagines around most Christmas trees, but Barneys New York is celebrating the holidays with a motley crew that includes Roseanne Roseannadanna, the Church Lady, Father Guido Sarducci and Wayne and ...

From SAMANTHA CRITCHELL, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Bebeto (footballer),  Will Ferrell,  Janet Reno,  Mike Myers,  John Belushi

Author of 'Lists for Life' Rory Tahari creates one for your holiday

neat, tidy and responsible is her mother, but Tahari has taken it further. "Now my mom looks like an amateur — but she's still organized," she says with a laugh. NEW YORK (AP) — She's known among friends and family as a list-maker extraordinaire, but ...

From SAMANTHA CRITCHELL, The San Jose Mercury News,  12 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Simon & Schuster,  Martha Stewart

Olympic looks mix patriotism and the Polo pony

NEW YORK—Ralph Lauren's affinity for Americana will be on full display on athletes at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia -- complete with red, white and blue, stars-and-stripes flags and, of course, polo ponies. Polo Ralph Lauren began ...

From SAMANTHA CRITCHELL, Boston Globe,  4 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Polo Ralph Lauren

It's got bite — snakeskin makes fashion statement

works with printed lambskin that's been cut by the tanner to create the scales that also help the leather hold up well over time. The vintage vibe is also part of the appeal, she says. "It's neutral yet has so much character and personality." This ...

From SAMANTHA CRITCHELL, The San Jose Mercury News,  3 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Lucky Magazine,  Alexander McQueen,  Kris Van Assche,  Matthew Williamson,  Herve Leger (designer)

Michelle Obama does Glamour — in her own dress

credited in the magazine. NEW YORK (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama is fashion's star, but that's not why she's one of Glamour's December cover models. Mrs. Obama's work in mentoring earned her the spot, which will be rotated with four other covers. ...

From SAMANTHA CRITCHELL, The San Jose Mercury News,  29 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Glamour,  Michelle Obama,  Katie Couric,  White House,  Barack Obama

Earhart film bio spotlights aviator style

pewter-colored gown. Nair says, "If I had the figure, I'd wear the brown-leather catsuit thing she wore." Before they became staples of the designer's runway, bomber jackets, flight suits and protective aviator sunglasses were tested in the cockpit of ...

From SAMANTHA CRITCHELL ASSOCIATED PRESS, The San Jose Mercury News,  28 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Hilary Swank,  Belstaff (designer),  Amelia Earhart,  In Style,  Mira Nair

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