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We realize it isn’t even officially summer yet, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t prepare you for this autumn’s top trends. It’s all about premium denim, luxe fur and eye-catching details.
Colorful hardware, sexy cutouts and flirty designs define what’s in for this year’s swimwear. Inspired by designer creations seen on the runways of Paris, New York and Milan, bathing suits have a more sophisticated — yet still fun — look this season. And, they’re available at prices for all types of budgets.
By Jae-Ha Kim Chicago Sun-Times May 10, 2005 Marshall Fields’ Glamorama takes a walk on the wild side this year with Glam Rocks — a high-energy mesh of fashion and rock ‘n’ roll. Tickets for […]
Listen up, ladies. Forget the notion that trench coats are nothing more than boring outerwear to protect us from April showers. This year’s trench options aren’t staid. They’re fashion statements.
As 2004 draws to a close, we can’t help but wonder how some of America’s wealthiest women managed to dress so poorly. Could the stylists be having private jokes at their clients’ expense? Whatever the reason, these are grown women who should’ve known better. So Paris, Ivana and Britney — we hope you’re reading. It’s time for a makeover. We don’t want to see you back here next year.
We know. Thanksgiving isn’t for another few weeks and Christmas is almost two months down the line. But trust us. It’s never too early to do a little reconnaissance work when it comes to searching for that perfect holiday dress. Forget about understated. Go for full-out glam, because every woman and her sister will be dressed to thrill.
Lawd knows Lori Petty’s a busy woman. She’s an actress, painter, director and writer. But that hasn’t stopped the quirky actress from adding designer to her list of credits. Best known for her work in “A League of Their Own” and “Point Break,” Petty has a year-old line of casual wear called Lawd Knows that reflects her inspirational side.
For women of a certain generation, figuring out what to wear to a gala, ball or some other grand black-tie extravaganza is as simple as stepping into a favorite gown and heels. But for those who have never been to one before, getting dressed up for a really fancy event can be a daunting affair.
Comfortable thongs. What a fashion lie. There is nothing even remotely comfy about a piece of fabric made to deliberately wedge its way up your, um, bum. Yet as women’s clothing became more sheer and form-fitting in the late 1990s, everyday fashionistas and their little sisters turned to the thong to rid themselves of the dreaded panty line.
Michael Phelps may not have matched Mark Spitz’s record seven gold medals, but the Olympic swimmer has him beat hands-down when it comes to style. The 19-year-old — who won six gold and two bronze medals at last month’s Olympic games in Athens — set tongues wagging when he competed in Speedos that rode down so low on his hips they made Britney Spears’ outfits seem demure by comparison.