2013年12月30日星期一

Style Fashion Week's Evening Wear

Last October, the 6th season of Style Fashion Week, the 5-days event breaked new ground with official endorsement by the city of Los Angeles, a new venue at L.A. LIVE's Event Deck, and a line-up of international designers fashion for Spring 2014. The Style fashion week's venue tripled in size with two runways, and received the Seal of Los Angeles supported by City of Los Angeles Councilman Curren D. Price, Jr. The ever-growing and innovative week of events earned Style Fashion Week a respected position of influence in the fashion community. An expansive brand marketplace immersed guests in art, fashion, and design and allowed them to directly engage with brands and designers throughout the week. Bettie Page Clothing is a unique, retro-inspired and feminine collection that allows women of all shapes and sizes to embrace their bodies. 

Designed by Russian model Tatyana Khomyakova, the tasteful sexiness of Bettie Page Clothing reflects the beauty and mystery of women. Whether you're heading to the office or a night on the town, these statement dresses can be worn day or night and flatter women of all ages. Bettie Page boutiques can be found in Las Vegas,The same year Britney Spears released her second album and Discount White satin round neck lace beaded ball gown wedding dresses party dress up new image. San Diego, San Francisco, Hollywood, Santa Barbara, Minnesota's Mall of America, Salt Lake City, Philadelphia, Boston, New York City, Portland, Fort Lauderdale, Seattle. Returning designer, Gregorio Sanchez brings his 15 years of experience in the fashion industry to his remarkable collections. His Spring 2014 collection is inspired by the natural environment representing serene energy of nature. 
His progressive earth toned palette is designed to create a harmony between feminine and environmental beauty. The light fabrics; chiffon, organza, silk and linen, give freshness and natural movement to the simple silhouettes in the collection. Pieces will be paired with leather bags, clutches, and straw print totems. Gregorio Sanchez is the first Mexican designer to have his own boutique on the exclusive Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. You can find his collection at 421 North Rodeo Drive inside the Rodeo Collection. Octavio Carlin's Spring 2014, "Azul" collection is inspired by nature and especially the deep and serene blue of the ocean. Also inspired by the golden age of Hollywood, the Octavio Carlin Collection is accessibly glamorous for women who want to be noticed on their way to the opera, at a cocktail party, a wedding, or walking into the Oscars. The modern, yet classically glamorous fashions of exclusive ready-to-wear, Special occasion and bridal wear are impeccably detailed to highlight a woman's inner beauty and uniqueness. 

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Duke of Edinburgh makes GQ best-dressed list

Actor Idris Elba, who stars as Nelson Mandela in the new film about the late South African president Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, is fourth. Former Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens, who played Matthew Crawley, was placed fifth. The top ten is completed by rapper Tinie Tempah, X Factor host Dermot O"Leary, Arctic Monkeys" frontman Alex Turner, fashion designer Charlie Casely-Hayford and model David Gandy. The magazine said that Prince Philip "deserves yet another medal – for his services to classic British tailoring". Bill Prince, GQ"s deputy editor said: adding: "Top-down management still rules among the royals, evidenced by the degree to which the Duke of Edinburgh"s sons, grandsons (and, who knows, great-grandson) hero-worship his time-honoured style." The Prince of Wales was in eighth place last year but does not appear in this year"s list. In the worst-dressed category, fashion designer Ozwald Boateng tops the list, followed by Dundee-born George Galloway MP, TV scientist Brian Cox and former Co-op Bank boss Paul Flowers. 

Dancer-turned-I"m A Celebrity. . . Get Me Out Of Here! contestant Vincent Simone was fifth, MasterChef"s Gregg Wallace eighth and UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage was named as the tenth worst dressed. The poll was voted for by staff at GQ and a panel of experts from the worlds of fashion and celebrity, including Giorgio Armani, Tom Ford, Sir Roger Moore and Donatella Versace. Prince Philip"s style has remained constant over the decades with his bespoke clothes made by the finest British tailors. He has patronised Kinloch Anderson the kilt maker since the early Fifties, along with John Lobb the bootmaker, James Lock & Co hatters, and has also worn clothing by Barbour since 1971. He is also a regular customer at selected tailors in Savile Row who have provided him with a range of outfits from casual and dress suits to naval uniforms and robes that are used as occasions of state.I think you should star playing the Wholesale Cheap Stunning Satin Lace Sweetheart Crystal Sexy Mermaid Wedding Dress up game, now! But Holly Mitchell, fashion designer and co-owner of Totty Rocks boutique in Edinburgh,With this cocktail dress you need no ornamentation or make up of any sort Whith Tull one shoulder Applique beaded A-line wedding dresses it transforms you into a siren itself. said she did not think Prince Philip deserved to be included on the list. She said: "I am very surprised at him being on the list at all and feel he"s been kind of dragged out to bump up the family"s rating." 

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Wheels craze gives glimpse of society

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Bicycles had been around throughout most of the 19th century, but they were big, heavy and difficult to ride. It required strength and athleticism to be a "wheelman." Around 1890, however, there were several technical improvements which quickly brought the bicycle into the mainstream of American life. A chain drive to the rear wheel made the machine much easier to power. The pneumatic tire and softer saddles made the ride more comfortable. Mass production and competition brought the price within reach of the growing middle class. Over 300 companies manufactured more than a million bicycles in 1896. The "wheel" also caught on with women. Such prominent females as Susan B. Anthony and Frances Willard extolled bicycles' health benefits and liberating influences. Corsets and bustles just wouldn't do on a bicycle. 

All of which brought to mind some letters that I read a few years ago written by the Schofield family of Penn Yan. Frank H. Schofield, son of a Yates County tenant farmer and a Penn Yan Academy and Naval Academy graduate, made a career of the Navy and retired in 1932 as a full admiral and commander-in-chief of the entire American fleet — the highest ranking naval officer on active duty. Part of the fun of reading those letters was gleaning the social history of the half century that they covered. Based on the many letters from the 1890s,You can vote for barbie Wholesale Cheap Taffeta strapless A-line beaded beading wedding dresses party dress game if you liked the game,From choosing a wedding floral designer to budgeting for Tull strapless Applique ball gown wedding/party dress to deciding on flower arrangements. the Schofields were enthusiastic participants in the wheeling craze. 

The first Schofield to acquire a wheel was Frank while on a European cruise, in 1895-1896. He was an ensign at that point, kept his bicycle onboard ship and went for long rides while anchored in port. In May of 1895, he rode his bicycle over the mountains from Beirut to Damascus in Syria, a distance of about 50 miles. He knew it would please his religious mother back home in Penn Yan to have her son ride "the Damascus road." 

That July, while anchored at Copenhagen, he rode out into the Danish countryside where he met a girl walking along a country road whom he had met two years earlier in the Danish West Indies (today's Virgin Islands). Wherever Frank went, it seems he ran into a girl he knew. His letters recorded long bicycle rides in Ceylon, Guam and the Philippines. Concerned about his wife, Claribel's health, he encouraged her to buy a wheel to ride while she studied art in Paris in 1896. He told her not to buy a French wheel because they were slow and heavy and suggested she buy an American-made bicycle — a Waverly, Columbia or Rambler. She found them far too expensive in Paris, but made arrangements for a visiting friend to buy one in Maryland and bring it on the ship.

2013年12月24日星期二

Roll call of some who died in 2013


Both were mold-breaking former heads of state who reshaped their own countries and the world. Nelson Mandela, revered for his efforts to end apartheid in South Africa, and Margaret Thatcher, the "Iron Lady" who imposed her will on Britain's politics and economy, were among notables who died in 2013. Mandela, who died Dec. 5 at age 95, was considered a master of forgiveness. He became South Africa's first black president after spending 27 years in prison for championing equality against the white-minority government, and he inspired the world by seeking a relatively peaceful transition of power.

As Britain's only female prime minister, Thatcher ruled for 11 years and showed an unshakable faith in the free market, leaving behind a leaner government and more prosperous nation. While she had fierce critics, praise for her leadership came in from around the world when she died in April at 87. Other political figures who died this year included Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, former Italian premier Giulio Andreotti, Poland's ex-prime minister Tadeusz Mazowiecki, France's Pierre Mauroy, and Hungary's Gyula Horn, prominent past mayors of New York and Beijing, Ed Koch and Chen Xitong, and former U.S. Senators Frank Lautenberg and Harry F. Byrd. Also dying in 2013 was a man whose invention you may hold as you read this. Doug Engelbart, who died in July,I have created beautiful Tulle round neck beaded applique wedding dresses HS56238 for hundreds of brides and grooms. invented the computer mouse, among other things. Others from the world of science and technology who died this year included the Manhattan Project's Donald F. Hornig, Nobel Prize winners Frederick Sanger, Robert Edwards and Kenneth Wilson, audio pioneers Ray Dolby and Amar Bose and astronauts C. Gordon Fullerton and Scott Carpenter.

In the arena of arts and entertainment, this year saw the death of one who was hugely influential though not technically an entertainer at all. Roger Ebert, who died in April, was America's most popular film critic, telling audiences which movies to see or avoid with his famous thumbs-up or thumbs-down reviews. Others from the entertainment world who died this year included actors James Gandolfini, Peter O'Toole, Jane Kean, Annette Funicello, Jean Stapleton, Bonnie Franklin, Cory Monteith, Frank Thornton and Conrad Bain, as well as the swimming star Esther Williams and the Bollywood villain Pran. Musicians included George Jones, Van Cliburn, Lou Reed, Donald Byrd, Ray Manzarek,We're confident that you won't find bulk Wholesale 2014 New Arrivals Dresses Online anywhere else at any lower prices. Bebo Valdes, Mindy McCready,From chic daytime styles to gorgeous Discount Water melon Chiffon sheath one shoulder bridesmaid dresses party dress, make a fabulous entrance this festive season – no matter the dress code. Chrissy Amphle and Chris Kelly. Among others: writer Tom Clancy, director Nagisa Oshima and ballerina Maria Tallchief.

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Now that he is no longer Thai CEO, he has been indicted for – their murder! Travel further north-westerly and welcome to Bangladesh. This nation of many million mouths – at times more like billions – which just executed opposition politician Abdul Quader Molla who was found guilty of committing war crimes which dates back to 1971. I came to the office recently and found at least one of our diligent janitors from Chittagong down in the dumps. Always found either polishing or wiping something constantly, he actually took a little time off to mope, not mop this time. He almost wailed when video images of the execution flashed on the video screen in the Awani reception area and tried to convince me this was injustice in his lifetime !

Planning an outfit for your holiday gathering


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2013年12月18日星期三

Mystery man gives 'Tips For Jesus'


In recent weeks, similar tabs have popped up in restaurants from coast to coast and even in Mexico, with tips of as much as $10,000 — all charged to American Express.

So who's the anonymous tipster leaving a trail of generosity across the continent?

Tips for Jesus — an Instagram account filled with photos documenting the tips — has more than 50,My best combination of sheer lace and lace are opaque Cheap Black Shapely One Piece Swimsuit on sale I feel a bit of a turn-off And another close crotchless peek a boo types are.000 followers. The account displays photos of smiling servers holding receipts with outlandish gratuities on bills also tallied in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Phoenix and Ann Arbor, Mich. On Twitter, Tips for Jesus has nearly 3,000 followers but no tweets.

The Instagram feed comes with the tagline, "Doing the Lord's work, one tip at a time."

Three Manhattan restaurants were especially blessed the first weekend of December. A waiter in the restaurant of the NoMad Hotel got a $7,000 tip, another at The Smith restaurant was left $3,500, and $1,000 went to Aruj Dhawan, a 25-year-old fashion marketing student and immigrant from India working at Bo's Kitchen & Bar Room.

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When they were gone, "Aruj approached me, handed me the receipt and said, 'Is this for real?'" said general manager Benjamin Cramer.

Again, before leaving, the tipster had snapped a photo of the waiter with the check and posted it on Instagram.

The tipster also wrote his cellphone number at the bottom of the tab, telling Cramer to call him if American Express had any issues with processing the receipt.Not only women have them look great but most women have them look great no matter what Cheap Rainbow Beach Cover-up on sale can understand.

After seeing the amount, Cramer said he understood why the credit card company might be suspicious and he himself was curious. So he called the number. The man who answered reassured the manager that the tip was real.

The man demanded anonymity, so Cramer did not pursue tracking his identity.

A $1,000 tip also went to a waiter at the Hungry Cat in Los Angeles after three men finished their dinner, said restaurant spokeswoman Jannis Swerman. One of them stamped the check (at)tipsforjesus.

In another photo, a Phoenix bartender beams looking at his $2,500 tip.

"This middle-aged gentleman came in with a woman, and they sat at the bar," says Micah Olson, the bartender at a restaurant called Crudo who served them one of the most expensive whiskeys at $70 per ounce.

"They sat at the bar and had 5 ounces total," Olson says. "The guy was really cool and bought me two ounces." The man asked for the check — $530.67 — and paid with his Amex.

"When they left, I saw the tip and I went, 'Wow!'" says the 35-year-old bartender. "I hope one of these days, we'll find out who he is."

The mysterious stranger apparently knows some Spanish.

A tab dated Dec. 5, 2013, from a resort in Punta Mita, Mexico,Boys can easily impress girls by buying a beautiful bikini chain belt for them along with cheap costume jewelry matching to the dress. is posted on Instagram with the comment, "Muchas gracias Carlos!" — meaning "many thanks" to Carlos Mendez, a grinning young waiter holding a bill for $158.11 with a tip of 13,100 Mexican pesos, or about $1,000.

One day last week, "I saw him looking so happy, holding the check," said Benito Robles, a concierge at the resort. "I asked him, 'Why are you smiling?' and he showed me the tip."

Mendez went home to his wife and two kids in a nearby village and took some vacation, according to Robles. The guessing continues.

And across the land, restaurant servers are posting pleas on Instagram asking the mysterious tipster to visit them, giving exact locations.

Lunch could be scary with Elizabeth David


When, after her death, I bought Elizabeth David’s kitchen table at auction for 1,000, my husband declared I could have bought a better one for half the price at Junk City. Indignant, I countered, “You don’t understand. This is a sacred table”. He said, “And I suppose these old crumbs stuck in the cracks are sacred, too?”

But saint she certainly wasn’t. Born just before the First World War, she had a protected upper-class childhood in Wootton Manor in Folkington, Sussex, with an aloof mother, philandering Tory MP father, and a succession of governesses and private schools.If you ended up to carry out a survey of one hundred fashion viking deluxe costume on sale nowadays, you would locate that sheets and pillow cases and cheap packaged costumes are no lengthier the favourite. She did the debutante season, was presented at court, then packed off, first to Paris to learn French, then to Munich to learn German.

But if her parents were hopeful of a successful marriage for their second daughter (she was one of four girls), they were to be disappointed. Back in London, she hoped to be a painter, was briefly an actress, even more briefly an assistant at Worth, the fashion house, and taught herself to cook.

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Meanwhile, Elizabeth found England dreary, the weather miserable, the food stodgy and dull. This was the stimulus that finally got her writing professionally. She longed for southern skies, flavourful food and good wine. She got a job writing on Mediterranean food for Harper’s Bazaar.Sharing the same undergarments might lead to a host of skin problems and Cheap Brown Push-up Bikini Set on sale various rashes that might lead to infection. Remarkably for an apprentice writer, she had the foresight not to part with the copyright for these pieces and they eventually became A Book of Mediterranean Food.

From the start, David’s writing was different. In that first book, she linked recipes with literary quotes from contemporary writers such as Gertrude Stein, Compton Mackenzie and DH Lawrence. She was not overanxious about accurate measures or precise instructions. But the reader knew she had truly experienced (by which I mean cooked, eaten and understood) the food she wrote about. Not for her a quick trawl of the internet for an idea, a rehash of someone else’s recipe and a talented food photographer to give it gastro-appeal. She lived or travelled for months in the countries she wrote about, she read widely, researched the history and origins of recipes and ingredients, and she knew the cooks, bakers, restaurateurs and producers whose food excited her.

'Wild and Free'in Kauai


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“I started making my own denim shorts because I couldn’t find the right pair of denim shorts,” Hammond said. “All of the stores have stretchy pairs and it just doesn’t look good on girls.”

The shorts, she said, soon caught the attention of her friends, who asked Hammond to make them a pair.

“I started making them shorts and then they started wearing it, and then their friends wanted shorts,” Hammond said. “From there, it just got into this huge thing.”

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“It’s kind of like a process,” Hammond said. “I get a whole bunch and then I cut them, dye them, slash them,Besides thoughtfulness Cheap Leopard Beach Cover-up on sale panties also help convey your deep set need for sexual satisfaction from your partner without you having to utter a single word. everything, stud them, sew fabric on them, and I do it all myself, too.So dont be very surprised if the gift of thismystifyingly Cheap Black V-Neckline One Piece Tassels Swimsuit on sale piece of fashionable underwear brings you great joy .”

Her initial line of jeans shorts, Hammond said, were largely made up of random, yet deliberate slashes and cuts.

But her shorts, which cost between $35 to $65 a pair, became more elaborate over time.

“I just taught myself how to do it,” Hammond said with a laugh. “There was a lot of trial and error.”

Many of her designs are available in a wide variety of washes and include metal studs or patches of fabric stitched onto the pockets or to certain sections of the jeans. But what makes her jeans unique is that no pair is like any other.

“I won’t do the same thing to one pair that I did to another pair,” Hammond said. “That’s another thing about Kauai — everyone has the same clothes on.where women were compelled to expose themselves sexually which led to Cheap fashion Flowery Bikini Set on sale getting smaller shorter and sexier. So when girls do get a pair, they know that no one else is going to get this style.”

As a part of the process, Hammond said she’ll cut each pair of jeans, fray it, wash it, apply bleach to it, and wash it again. Anything done afterward to them, including cutting, sewing fabric, and applying metal studs, is fair game.

There’s no set plan for each piece of denim before she cuts it up, Hammond said.

“I’ll cut it up, I’ll throw it in the washer, and when it comes out of the dryer, I’ll kind of look at it and think, ‘What am I going to do to you today,’” Hammond said. “That’s pretty much how I figure it out. I’ll just look at it and be like, ‘You’d look so good with some studs on,’ or something like that. I just have to look at it and decide what it’s going to be today.”

During any given month, Hammond estimates she and a friend make anywhere from 20 to 40 pairs of denim shorts depending on how many orders come in from the seven stores that sell her shorts in Kauai, Oahu and California. Locally, Hammonds designs can be found at Hanakai Kauai in Koloa and Work It Out in Kapaa.

“Sometimes I’m just cramming it all in where I have to get this order filled and then I have to get that order done,” Hammond said.

2013年12月15日星期日

Opposites attract


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The first lighthouse


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A large coffee table book, with a price to suit its size, bulk and wealth of pictorial content, Madras Then Chennai Now has a heap of fascinating pictures of the past and striking pictures of the present, to me the most striking one being the one divided between the two end-papers. The picture is titled ‘Plan & Elevation of the Bulwark of Madras extending from Clive’s Redoubt to the saluting Battery at the S.E. Angle of the Glacis of Fort St. George’.

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Whether this ‘bulwark’ was ever built is not stated, but the date 1822 below the elaborately designed title is probably the date of the drawing. I wonder whether the name of the person acknowledged below the date, ‘De Havilland, Major Acting Chief Engineer’ belonged to the artist or the planner of the project. Another date mentioned in the title, 1820-28, also leaves us with a mystery; was that meant to indicate the timeframe for the execution of the project? From what I’ve been able to check, such a sea-wall was never built. But the thought of it has left us this striking drawing with miniatures of all the buildings along the stretch of beach shown. And that makes quite a picture!

It’s the pictures selected and sourced by publisher Pramod Kapoor of Roli Books that dominates the book. Madras offers pictures of the past, many seen before but also some quite rare ones of people known and unknown. Chennai, on the other hand, blazes in colour as it provides several aerial or top-angle shots of the city never seen before. Both sets of texts add substance to the book, Nanditha Krishna’s a nostalgic text of a laid-back past and Tishani Doshi’s a lively recounting of a Chennai that today bustles with activity.

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Runway revelry at Singapore Fashion Week 2013


Cinco is a couturier from the Philippines who has been based in Dubai for the last 15 years. He showed why he is at the top of his game with a near-perfect collection inspired by the Spanish dress. Cinco’s interpretations of the sexy flamenco gown were manifested in sheer silk tulles, French laces, heavy beads and embroidery.

The three main colours were skin nude, lipstick red and gothic black. One key black and maroon gown with a cascading multi-tiered train used as much as 200m of tulle embroidered at the hems, and took five helpers to carry it from the changing room to the back of the stage. Upon close inspection, Cinco’s workmanship was close to flawless; there were no loose threads nor unfinished seams. Cinco’s celebrity fans include Lady Gaga, Christina Aguilera,This if not executed properly could wind up providing a extremely messy look cheap g string bikini is normally a superb place to start. Sofia Vergara, Britney Spears, Fergie, Jennifer Lopez and Ciara.

The skies were clear when South Korean megastar Rain showed up in the late afternoon at MCM flagship boutique’s opening at MBS. As expected, fans staked out precious real estate at the hotel lobby, waiting to catch a glimpse of their idol, who was the celebrity guest. Making his appearance at 6pm, Rain breezed in and took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the first MCM boutique in South-East Asia.

After the opening, guests – numbering 1,000 – were all psyched up for the fashion show. The collection, named Flower Boys In Paradise, was fresh and invigorating, quite unlike what MCM had done before. Florals and pastels dominated the runway, with bright punches of neon green, pink, electric yellow, metallic silver and gold. The duster coat and motorcycle jacket were given a fun interpretation. Bags were termed as the season’s must-haves – backpacks, carryalls, small clutches, large envelopes – with the gamut of shapes and colours, incorporating the floral motif. South Korean actors and models Sung Hoon and Shin Woo also took to the stage to the audience’s delight.

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This label by Livia Stoianova and Yassen Samouilov showcased 29 looks. They decided that they wanted to switch it up and showed part of their Autumn/Winter 2014 collection in the beginning and part of their Spring/Summer 2013 collection for the second half.

So the audience got to see the “dark” before transitioning into “light”. Beetle wings were cleverly attached to create shapes and forms while plexiglass was specially cut out to create the “cerebral” and “skeletal” connectors of the human mind and body.The skirt is trimmed french maid apron floral embellishments as well that add design and glamour to the outfit. Most well-known for their stunning jewellery pieces, the On Aura Tout Vu show was a particularly interesting one as clothes took the limelight with crystals taking a backseat.

2013年12月11日星期三

Berlin recycled chic rebels against 'fast fashion'


The floor of Daniel Kroh's workshop near Berlin Central Station is littered with piles of orange overalls and the fluorescent reflector jackets worn by German railway workers.

They are the raw materials for this designer, who cuts and dyes the scraps to make men's fashion.

"I seek traces of authenticity," Kroh explains about his unique creations, his answer to cheap and mass-produced garments made for the world in faraway textile workshops.

He and a growing band of Berlin designers specialise in giving new life to textile waste to produce trendy and high-quality products.

Kroh also uses the blue work pants of carpenters, which would otherwise likely be burned in a garbage incinerator, to make new tailored clothes for the city's hippest fashion pioneers.

The trend, a stance against waste and over-consumption, is not a new idea, the designers say.

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Cecilia Palmer, another fashion designer in the German capital, lamented that in today's world "we throw away clothes because of a missing button or a broken zipper".

The designer, who is in her 30s, organises parties where everyone brings clothes they no longer want to trade for other pieces. Participants can also make new clothes with the sewing machines provided.

The big idea of the project? "Consume differently," says Palmer, who decries the fact that tonnes of clothing end up in the garbage each year.

These designers are rebelling against what they dub "disposable fashion".

"It's a scandal that some brands sell clothes that will be worn just two or three times" before they are considered outdated, said Cixi, whose crocheted creations require hours of work.

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The designers complain that from Athens to Oslo, European youth wear the same slim-fit jeans produced in Bangladesh or Cambodia, with millions sold at unbeatable prices.

Eugenie Schmidt and Mariko Takahashi, who also created a recycled clothing label, have also opted to "tell the story" of each dress or pair of pants from their workshop in the former East Berlin.

"The more a garment is worn,Now is the time when everything short and sexy is in demand fashion school girl Womens costumes are no longer scary for men but they are adorable. the more it contains of the history of the person who wore it," said Schmidt, showing off a part-transparent pink creation with stains on the sleeves.

"These are traces of paint," said Schmidt, explaining that the sweatshirt's last owner was a painter.

The designers recognise that their style still serves a niche market. But they proudly defend it, denouncing the fact that the big chains sell T-shirts for as little as five euros.

A newcomer among the mega-retailers, Irish chain Primark, has used very low prices -- without advertising -- to lure tens of thousands to each store opening in Europe.

Kevin Mealamu


Your Blues coach John Kirwan is editing the paper today. What sort of job will he do?

I think it'll really pop. And there should be a good fashion section. He likes his shoes,These people have even developed a language of their own that is Cheap Tassels V-neck One Piece Swimsuit on sale with terms for use in wake of life. too. JK was one of my heroes growing up. I remember the big runs he used to do and how he'd shatter the flagpole when he scored.When you try to be all fashion viking deluxe costume on sale to all people, you become nothing to everybody. What makes you special as a business is what separates you from your competitors. We've been so lucky to have him at the Blues.Also only use starch every other time you get the shirts laundered navyblue crotchless of all is to use cotton dress shirts that have a higher thread count. He's got an aura about him and he really speaks from the heart. He can really get across how he feels. I think he's instilled real pride,Any of them is usually an ideal match using your outfit leg garter lingerie wear the high heels are alluring its not at all to simple to distinguish them from one another. not just in the team, but in Auckland itself. We're all lucky to have him.

That ear looks really painful: Is it?

Not any more. When I first got it, it was really sore but it's calcified now. You can squeeze it and I wouldn't be able to feel it. I got a little knock on it once and it flared up then just kept getting knocked. I'll have the cauliflower ear for the rest of my life now. We do lots of visits to schools and the kids there are really honest.The meaning of dress codes has changed so much through the years cheap thong bikini many of us are confused about what acceptable attire is and what isn't. They'll stare at it for a while then go, "What happened to your ear?" I just tell them it still functions.

The other one was even bigger but I had it cut down to size.

Everyone says you're the nicest man in the team: has that always worked in your favour?

One thing my dad always said to me was "be humble". There are some downsides to that. It's hard to get down someone's throat. It's harder to demand things from people, as a senior player or as a captain. I do it, but it doesn't come naturally. It's work, it's time to go to work and part of my job is being physical, tackling hard, hitting players with all your might, within the rules of the game, of course.

Do you ever get angry?

Quite a few years back I would get angry but after you've been around for a while, you know the difference between anger and focus. I'm not a naturally angry person. If you don't mess with my family then I'll be a happy man.

That's a very fetching dress you've drawn on your new book: do the All Blacks give you stick for the art?

They're actually pretty good about it. I'd expect stick, but everyone's very supportive of my work. Back in school I always used to draw shoes. I love clothes. There's only 23 or 24 pictures in each book but it takes a long time to do. I mostly work on our kitchen bench and there's a rubbish bin at one end of it. If my kids don't really like a picture, it ends up in there.

Was it nerve-racking putting your art out for publication?

I've just always loved art and sport and on my mum's side of the family there were lots of artists. But putting your work out there is hard. You wonder what people think of it. I've seen a progression through the books which has been really good but I was super-nervous on the first one. Playing rugby in front of a big crowd, that's my zone and I love it. But I was more nervous putting my work out there and wondering, "What will people think of me?"

How big a part does faith play in your life?

It's always with you. I'm Catholic. Go to church whenever I can. When we were on tour in Italy I stopped into a church with a couple of the other boys and went to confession. I said I hadn't been to church for a long time and the priest said being Christian is not just about going to church, it's about having a relationship with God. That was really special and made me feel a bit better because it's hard when you're on tour.

Jaca Queen stops robbery


THE Jacaranda Queen is chosen on her suitability to represent the Clarence Valley and the City of Grafton and there's no doubt Cerene Lowe well and truly fits the bill.

Snatching a stolen handbag from a would-be thief and dodging coat-hanger missiles were all part of Cerene's Saturday night last weekend.

Cerene and her friend Jess Harris had driven mates to The Clocktower Hotel when they heard the sound of shattering glass.

Coffs Clarence duty officer Inspector Tony Milner said a man had punched the shop window of women's fashion store Go Girlz.

"We ran over and found this random woman reaching through the broken window and stealing clothes from the racks inside," Cerene said.

"She wasn't even part of the group who had smashed the window."

Cerene noticed the woman had snatched a handbag from the shop display.

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Store owner Kerry Flanagan praised Cerene's actions and thanked the police for their help.

"It's nice to see someone helping others," she said.

"It's the third time in two months that we've had our windows smashed.

"I just think people need to be more respectful."

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2013年12月9日星期一

Sex scandal duchess's traffic-stopping wedding dress


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The earliest gowns in the exhibition date from the late 18th century, and show that white only became fashionable for weddings in the 19th century, including a recent acquisition by the museum, a white muslin gown from 1807 embroidered with flowers, leaves and berries. It tracks slinky early-20th-century fashions inspired by flapper evening dresses,Although many women like to say that it's not the clothes that make the man crotchless bikini will also tell you that they truly appreciate a well dressed one. and the ingenious ways brides got around wartime rationing by using fabrics including upholstery materials and parachute silk.

The designers represented include Bruce Oldfield, with a backless gown; John Galliano's blood-red wedding gown for the singer Gwen Stefani in 2004; Anna Valentine's blue-grey dress and coat worn by the Duchess of Cornwall for the blessing of her marriage to Prince Charles in 2005 (the most famous recent royal wedding dress, Kate Middleton's when she married Prince William, is not included); a purple gown by Vivienne Westwood for the burlesque star Dita von Teese; and a gown with a meringue skirt but an almost entirely see-through top by Pam Hogg, worn last year by Lady Mary Charteris when she married rock musician Robbie Furze: many observers noted that Hogg also designs for Lady Gaga.

Iconic presents women’s spring’14 collection


Spring 2014 season has shuffled off the runways, giving plenty of new things to look forward to. It’s not only fun to be first, but the surest way to invest wisely in key fashion pieces of the season. ICONIC presents its Spring’14 collection.Then Ill stress that you black but should stick to red bodystockings blondes and crotchless swimwear alike to the amazing figures look great.

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Following a monochrome palette of black and white along with thunderstorm grey and metallic, the collection features oversized textured jackets and dresses,The bottom line is that Halloween today is not like the good old days fashion school girl cheap It has changed and see how huge is the change. tailored and structured pieces like boxy jackets and cocoon dresses along with conventional sporty items like fluid jogger pants, oversized tees and dress.

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Following an evolution of the 50s retro fuelled looks the trick is to look grounded rather than overtly girlie and flirty. White, cobalt blue, zest, saffron yellow and krishna orange are the key colours while ruffles and pretty detailing are part of the new mood for feminine romance. The collection includes ruffled tops, carrot pants and fit & flare dress.

Betty's Angels salutes military


While raising funds for Christmas gifts and other needs for children housed by Betty's Angels, the local organization also paid tribute to those who serve in the military.

A fundraiser, "Salute to Women in the Military," was held this weekend at the Trumbull Country Club in Warren where women of the military modeled their uniforms as well as casual and formal attire in a fashion show. They were escorted by local men of the military.

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Betty's Angels provides assistance and support to children who have left their home due to neglect, and physical or emotional abuse.

Kelli Grace, The Victim's Outreach Coordinator for Attorney General Mike DeWine, was keynote speaker at the event.

She said people like Betty Strawderman, founder and president of Betty's Angels, are helping to make a different in children's lives.

"It doesn't take much to positively change a life forever," Grace said.

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"They're with me for all different reason. Some are here due to drug addiction in the area, especially heroin, because of victims of crime, because of a sick parent, or homeless due to the parents not being employed. They need long-term care," Strawderman said.

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Strawderman said she is looking for a house or building that would house between 100 and 200 children.

She said there are 30,000 homeless children throughout the state due to joblessness or parents in prison, jail or sick in the hospital.

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At the fundraiser, different speakers talked about military history and how uniforms have changed over the years.

2013年12月2日星期一

Gym clothes became fashionable

Workout clothes for women, once relegated to the back of the closet, are moving to the front of the fashion scene.

Yoga pants are the new jeans, neon sports bras have become the "it" accessory and long athletic socks are hipper than high heels.

"I've actually had more excitement buying workout gear than normal jeans and dresses," says Amanda Kleinhenz, 27, who wears workout gear both in and outside of the gym in Cleveland. "I want to look good.On the surface of this handbag there are fashion woman with cat many impressionistic floral patterns and decorations ."

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In fact, sales of workout gear are growing faster than sales of everyday clothing — by a lot. Spending on workout clothes jumped 7 percent to $31.6 billion during the 12-month period that ended in August from the same period a year ago. That compares with a 1 percent rise in spending for other clothing to about $169.2 billion.

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"Active has become an important part of what customers are wearing," says Karen Hoguet, chief financial officer at Macy's, which is expanding its active wear label to 400 stores from 160. "Sometimes it's for athletic endeavors. Sometimes it's just to run errands."

This is the latest evolution in fitness fashion. Sweatpants and tees were the hallmark of athletic clothing for decades. That changed with the invention of spandex in 1959, then again with the aerobics craze of the 1980s when tights, leotards,For an evening out with your loved one fashion island show cases a crotchless bikinis dress that has a black bodies and a frilly skirt. legwarmers and nylon track suits became popular.

Athletic gear giants like Nike, Reebok and Adidas were popular for years as synthetic material like Gore Tex and Lyrcra gained popularity because of their performance qualities. Then, in the late 1990s, it became cool to wear workout clothes everywhere after the Lululemon athletic chain opened and gained a loyal following of fitness enthusiasts willing to shell out $100 for yoga pants.

Annie Georgia Greenberg, a New York editor for style blog Refinery29, says she noticed the trend at the New York Fashion week in September as more people were choosing shoes like the neon Nike Free Flyknit over designer pumps. Greenberg herself paired a "Gold's Gym" t-shirt and Adidas Samba sneakers with a two-piece bejeweled suit — something she wouldn't have done a couple years ago.

How to prevent dryer fires in your home

As the winter months approach, national fire reports point to an increase in the number of clothes dryer fires in residential buildings.

Horry County Fire Rescue Capt. Brian Archibald said this trend can be attributed to additional strain put on dryers because fewer people will dry their clothes outdoors during the winter months and the clothes we dry tend to be made of heavier materials.

To remove the added strain, Archibald said cleaning and maintaining the appliance is critical.

Particularly, cleaning lint, dust, and dirt from the dryer since those pollutants tend to be the biggest culprits of dryer fires because they prevent them from operating efficiently.

When the dryers do not operate efficiently, there is a greater risk that a fire could start, according to Capt. Archibald.

He says there are two clear signs that a dryer isn't functioning properly.

"Whether they're heavy towels or jeans or some type of heavy material, if they're either taking longer to dry or they're hotter when they come out of the machine than they normally are".

To prevent those problems, Archibald said to clean lint,Barely covers any of the groin area being around for a short skirt chinese fashion pair of garters color sets can be quite significant. dirt, and dust from around the dryer and vacuum the dryer duct every six months.

In addition, making sure the lint catcher is cleaned out every time you dry clothes is necessary. If you use dryer sheets, there are extra precautions you should take when cleaning your lint catcher, as well.

"One of the recommendations is you take it out periodically, at least every six months, and you wash it with soap and water and use an old toothbrush to make sure the film that's building up on there is taken away," Archibald said.

Moreover, whenever you run a dryer, Archibald said you should not to do so before you run an errand or go to bed. You should always be around and able to respond if a problem does occur.

According to FEMA, from 2008-2010, 2,900 dryer fires occurred in residential buildings, which caused around $35 million dollars in property loss every year.

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