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Sarah Hyland shares her beach-bound thoughts
NEW YORK (AP) — You might not be able to take the New Yorker out of Sarah Hyland, but the actress — and now swimsuit model — is happy to be pa…
American Made: Enduring style from the land of the free
It is Day 240 of Rachel Bethke's year of slow fashion, but her outfit is racing with personality. She wears a maxi skirt in a creamy floral pr…
Millinery Magic: statements through headwear
Statement pieces like a hat and other headwear help complete an ensemble, making the craft of a local milliner and her custom creations curren…
May 06, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Ferragamo updates classic shoe with attitude
When Salvatore Ferragamo wanted to reboot its classic Vara shoe style, it turned to young tastemakers and asked them to put their spin on it.
Model Erin Wasson aims to make the flash last
Erin Wasson was doing the model workout: a mix of dancing, running and jumping. And she was doing it fully dressed - in heavy fall clothes on …
May 04, 2013 2:45 am PhotosPhotos
Met Gala—Punk Couture: Never-Ending Fashion Irony
Sid Vicious definitely would not approve. But on May 6, the annual Costume Institute Gala at MOMA in New York celebrates the exhibition “Punk:…
Espadrilles: Go-to shoe on fair-weather days
If you're craving a little more summer in your springtime wardrobe and you're hesitant to break out the white pants (it's OK, but that's anoth…
April 28, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Polished to Perfection
"It's a family trade," Arie Maor, one of the few expert diamond craftsmen in Chicago, tells me, "and I learned by watching."
April 21, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Prom fashion turns into red carpet moment
You might as well roll out the red carpet in front of the school gymnasium or hotel ballroom and line it with parental paparazzi: Prom season …
April 20, 2013 4:05 pm PhotosPhotos
MAKING A DIFFERENCE…ONE HAIRCUT AT A TIME
At the age of 55, a devastating diagnosis of cancer last year put an end to Mary Ellen Kuntarich’s life.
Kardashian's maternity woes prompt a style lesson
To be stylish and pregnant, you need to embrace your new shape. You have to celebrate it. But you also need to be aware of it, and not keep we…
April 04, 2013 2:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Interview: Dani Lane
When it comes to fashion, Dani Lane is an expert possessing a keen sense of style and an interest in up and coming designers and eclectic work…
Fading into the woodwork can be a good thing
Does your outfit blend into the woodwork? We're not talking in a boring, bland way, but in a complementary one.
Rainy day pre-emptive strikes and quick fixes
It's not a question of if you'll be caught in a springtime shower; it's a question of when.
See-through yoga pants a pain for Lululemon
Lululemon has yanked its popular black yoga pants from store shelves and online after it found that the sheer material used was revealing too …
Camo, neon aren't college basketball fan favorites
The neon-colored jerseys and camouflage-covered shorts debuted by six teams in their postseason conference championships ahead of the NCAA men…
Eva Mendes eyes fashion opportunities
She's working on her own clothing line for New York & Company and is hoping to have it in stores for the fall. She's also been tapped to r…
March 23, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Step into spring spirit in pointy-toe shoes
If you are looking to take a fashionable step into spring, let your shoes lead the way.
March 14, 2013 2:30 am PhotosPhotos
Tailors to the popes pray for perfect fit
The pomp and circumstance of the conclave and reveal of the new pope, Francis I, dazzled a world used to serviceable fashions.
$20 in my pocket: Celebs also hit the thrift shops
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis aren't the only ones poppin' tags at thrift shops.
Adele shopped here: Vintage shop gets TV series
When Adele wants to make a vintage fashion statement, stylist Gaelle Paul has a go-to source: the cleverly named The Way We Wore shop.
'Girls' costume designer advises on lingerie
The four lead characters on HBO's "Girls" wear bras and underwear, and so do real women.
Red carpet fashions transform over time
Once again, we will be reminded of the now pervasive pursuit of perfection when the stars walk into the Academy Awards.
February 24, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
No longer mere accessory, shoes move center stage
Shoes are having a 21st century moment as they've pushed from mere accessory to the center of the fashion stage.
Rachel Zoe hits shuffle on the tune of her collection
Rachel Zoe went a little more tailored - and a little tougher - for the new season, shaking off some of the bohemian rock-star girlfriend that…
Kenneth Cole returns to fashion week on his terms
Cole returns to New York Fashion Week on Thursday after a seven-year hiatus, seemingly putting his hand on everything before the runway lights…
High Tech Winter Fashion
Baby, it's still cold outside. But that doesn't mean you can't stay connected.
February 03, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Local stores offer high tech options
Although many stores are preparing to display their spring merchandise, there’s still time to get your hands on winter gear that allows you to…
Inauguration: Say yes to the (second) dress
A rarified group of First Ladies get to have a second chance at restyling themselves for such a momentous occasion.
January 22, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Tough guys like warm toes, too
It's those little things that can stop you in your tracks, say outerwear insiders, so designers and manufacturers have worked to satisfy them.
January 22, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Chilly Golden Globes carpet gets haute in red
There were many stars in fiery hues as they chatted through chattering teeth at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
January 09, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Does 2013's style trend spell end of trendy?
The biggest trend in fashion for the new year might just be that there isn't anything especially trendy.
January 06, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Stories not stones give some jewelry its value
It's the story, not necessarily the stone or other bells and whistles, that gives jewelry shared between generations its high value.
January 06, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Made in Northwest Indiana
Whether it is a side job or a full time career, crafters and creators have found a new market in the internet age. And Northwest Indiana boast…
December 30, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Classic fashion brand Burberry goes digital
Angela Ahrendts may be CEO of Burberry, but one of her favorite accessories is an Apple iPhone5 that she's used to oversee a mobile makeover a…
December 30, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Fashion designers drawn to causes near and dear
Fashion designers sometimes get to wear their hearts on their sleeves, making their personal connection to charitable causes part of their pub…
December 30, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
2012 styles that made our heads turn
Every year fashion offers up the good, the bad and the ugly. But what the industry is really built on, and consumers respond to, is buzz.
December 20, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
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- 4 Lowell man, 86, dies after accidentally setting himself on fire
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