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Li-Lo almost puts me off leopard print
...more like a very swish garden party. The look of the day seemed to be cordrouy as the SH members and their middle-aged pals partied on down to The Kooks and the Sugababes. Instead of cider and hot dogs, guests here chowed down on champagne and lobster (all free once you were through the gate). It was so posh there were even Cowshed products in the portaloos. There was no backstage/VIP area so the ... |
The Year in Fashion 2008
... as a tough guy on the ice, a party boy off it (lately with his very own VIP area at the Beatrice Inn), and a ladies' man to boot (Elisha Cuthbert, Rachel Hunter). But what Avery -- who told an ESPN camera crew that he grew up playing with dolls -- really wanted to do was -- intern at Vogue. No word on how many coffees he actually fetched for editors during his much-publicized stint at the fashion... |
Shape up and party - Shapewear
...t may make you feel good in a party dress but you know you would be mortified if you had to strip. But now you can still look hot to trot when reduced to your functional undies. Pants with lace detail and intricate corsets will rival lingerie, and tops like the red one below from Falke and the waist clincher from Simply Yours are cute enough to be outerwear. Great for defining your waist ... purp... |
MJSA urges members to push for fair trade
...sh for fair trade agreements that would put an end to what the association says is an "unfair trade advantage" given to India and other countries. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has asked for public comments about whether to limit, suspend, or withdraw the eligibility of India and 12 other countries that currently can import goods duty-free under the Generalized System of Prefe... |
Detroit Reels as Auto Sales Skid
...nd plans by Feb. 17 -- plans that may be complicated by the dire January results.Chrysler, the smallest U.S. car company, is considered to be in the most precarious shape. It is looking to an alliance with Italian auto maker Fiat SpA to secure its future. Fiat spokesman Gualberto Ranieri said Chrysler's January sales had no bearing on Fiat's plan to take a 35% stake in the company.The numbers spar... |
Unemployment Insurance Benefits: What You Should Know
...r another 13 weeks on top of that in states with unemployment rates that have averaged 6% or higher over the most recent three months.Workers typically get 26 weeks of unemployment benefits, and it's not uncommon for the government to extend that during economic slowdowns.Worried about how to make ends meet without a paycheck? Here's what you should know to take advantage of the new law.How you qu... |
Affliction Clothing to Debut Women's Black Premium Collection
...n Clothing, alifestyle brand that embodies our generation's fast and loud attitudethrough contemporary fashion has announced the launch of the AfflictionWomen's Black Premium Collection. This exciting new collection will beshown at Wasted Space in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, as well as byprivate showings in the hotel's bowling alley suite, to coincide with theProject Tradeshow. &n... |
Which watch brands do Obama, Biden wear?
...ch industry, all eyes are on what type of timepieces the leader of the free world, and his second in command, put on every morning.President Barack Obama is already making news for cultivating a less-formal, rolled-up shirtsleeves environment at the White House, one that is a stark departure from the more formal dress code established by President Bush, who required staffers to wear business suits... |
Holiday sales drop for 80 percent of jewelers
...ual post-holiday survey show that same-store sales dropped for many jewelers this holiday season, some 11 percent said they were actually up by 10 percent or more for the year, while 6 percent were up by 6 to 10 percent and another 6 percent were up by 1 to 5 percent over 2007. New York--Santa seems to have snubbed retail jewelers this year, with 80 percent of those responding to National Jeweler'... |
Business Journals awarded TSW's fastest 50 for AccessoriesTheShow
...ccessoriesTheShow and Moda Manhattan have been recognized as two of the "50 Fastest-Growing Shows," by Tradeshow Week -- the leading voice of the exhibition industry. AccessoriesTheShow received two awards for its January and August exhibitions, where as Moda Manhattan received three for its January, August and May shows. The prestigious awards were measured on the percentage of growth and total n... |
Is foreplay truely important?
... a study in Prague has found that women are more likely to orgasm through a longer stint of actual intercourse, rather than foreplay beforehand. But, with the journey to the big O top of the list for most of us – how many of us in reality would prefer the act itself over a sensual build-up of touching and kissing? Sexpert Petra Boynton explains: “The difficulty with studies like this one, is that ... |
Target Announces Continuation of Shaun White 4 Target Clothing Line
...looks for young men and boys that will beavailable year-round beginning early this fall. "We are really happy to be continuing the line. It's such a greatrelationship with Target and we're excited about the direction we are goingwith the collection," said Shaun. After a successful limited edition line premiere in fall 2008, Shaunand Target decided to collaborate... |
Myshape introduces Valentine’s Day Collection
... in fashions and accessories that match her fit, flatter her shape and reflect her personal style.Joann Smyth, celebrated jewelry designer for over two decades, creates jewelry that is classically inspired with a modern vibe. Her use of pearls and stones in unusual colors, shapes, and textures is the cornerstone of her collection.Smyth premieres her Heart Collection for myShape, featuring luxury p... |
Amazon.com shares soar on rosy outlook, holiday sales
... gloomy economic environment that has hurt its brick-and-mortar and online rivals -- and eroded its own profit margins -- and declined to provide a full-year outlook due to the uncertainty. "On the one hand, Amazon is doing incredibly well, but on the other, sentiment was very negative going into results," said Cowen & Co analyst Jim Friedland, explaining the rise in shares. "The reality is th... |
Tacori prevails in suit over copyrighted rings
...ased from overseas companies that infringe upon the copyrighted designs of Glendale, Calif.-based Tacori Enterprises.In an order filed last week in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division in Cleveland, Judge Kathleen O'Malley said that Rego Manufacturing "non-willfully" infringed on three copyrighted designs, including that of Tacori's signature "crescent silhouette... |
US auto sales plunge whopping 36 percent in Dec.
...ember, capping a dismal year that saw sales free-fall by 2.9 million vehicles from 2007. The bleak numbers, according to both industry officials and analysts, mean that record high rebates and low-interest financing deals will stick around until at least February. But those deals will likely disappear as the remaining 2008 models are sold and inventories are lowered to match demand. One autom... |
Moda Manhattan for RTW to start on Jan 4
USA -- Moda Manhattan will take place during January 04 to 06, 2009 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.Show Manager Address:Business Journals, Incorporated50 Day StreetNorwalk, CT 06854Event Type:TradeModa Manhattan provides a concise mix of carefully juried RTW designed to meet the needs of RTW buyers of better bridge and designer collections. The shows’ well-merchandised floor and its intimate... |
Stocks up after GMAC lifeline, retail sales dip
...ry holiday shopping readings that dimmed the chance of a big year-end rally.The major indexes finished the week with losses, but the market nonetheless showed further signs of stability.The news from the retailing sector was far from surprising: Americans spent much less on gifts this season than they did last year, according to SpendingPulse, a division of MasterCard Advisors. Retail sales droppe... |
5 Gifts That Will Shock a Techie
...er, and you're desperate for that one gift that will thrill and surprise your tech-savvy spouse. These gifts are not only reasonably priced—with only one a smidgen over $200—they're cutting edge. Many of these gifts can be found at electronics stores, and there is still time for a two-day or overnight delivery. You'll not only make any geek happy with these gadgets, you'll startle them with your k... |
Obama throws $75 billion lifeline to homeowners
...to stabilize housing markets that are at the center of the ever-worsening U.S. recession.Government support pledged to mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is being doubled as well, to $400 billion, as part of an effort to encourage them to refinance loans that are "under water" -- those in which homes' market values have sunk below the amount the owners still owe."All of us are paying a pri... |
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