High Tech Winter Fashion

Baby, it's still cold outside. But that doesn't mean you can't stay connected.

Spring, electricity in the air on Fashion Week couture day

There's never a gray moment for haute couture.

Meltdown: Ice thaw for slippery sidewalks includes salty consideration

Valparaiso University student Abby Accettura said she plans her winter footwear based on how much "white" she sees on the sidewalk outside her window.

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.

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.

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.

Crafters send mittens with a message to Newtown

"Chester Raccoon stood at the edge of the forest and cried. 'I don't want to go to school,' he told his mother. 'I want to stay home with you. I want to play with my friends. And play with my toys. And read my books. And swing on my swing. Please may I stay home with you?'" — "The Kissing Ha…

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.

Easy projects rethink tie-dye for elegant holiday gifts

Crafts don't have to be complicated. With the holiday season ahead, an easy, enjoyable craft can cover many gifting bases. What could be more fun than experimenting with a simple tie-dye?

Break the Habit: How families can change their routines for the better

Breaking habits can be tough, but luckily there are many ways to reach your goals.

Yummy: lunch sacks with DIY character

A desire to recycle, save money and add that personal, imaginative touch is what entices many crafty people to create what easily can be bought. This time of year, that includes crafting a lunch sack.

Michelle Obama picked Kors for Election Night

As Michelle Obama stepped on stage with her husband in Chicago early Wednesday morning, she accepted her role not only as first lady but fashion tastemaker for four more years — this time, wearing a Michael Kors magenta silk chine pin-tucked dress.

Ask a Designer: storing those off-season items

It's that time of year again, when we pull out the blankets and sweaters and stash the last of the warm-weather items until spring arrives.

Strutting the runway

Macy's Glamorama Chicago fashion show features men and women models showcasing the season's newest clothing creations and benefiting the Ronald McDonald House.

Beyond the Stitches

4-Hers in third grade and twelfth grade alike will have the opportunity to showcase their sewing and fashion skills on July 13.

Justin Bieber's new album impresses

Justin Bieber performs June 17 during the 2012 Much Music Video Awards in Toronto.

Pantones new color

Couple tango dancing

Seamstress finds a way to clothe Haiti children

Yolanda Butler was moved to action after watching the aftermath of the earthquake that occurred Jan. 12, 2010 in Haiti.

OFFBEAT: 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore' wears thin as stage entertainment

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Your Place: Taking care of your cedar deck

Q: Eight seasons ago, I had a cedar deck built on the back of the house. I went with cedar because I was told that its life expectancy was greater than pressure-treated pine.