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.

Why Fashion Weeks in New York, Paris and Milan matter

To those of us not attending the highly touted, uber-produced fashion shows in New York, Paris, London or Milan, the concept of a designated Fashion Week feels remote. It is easy to wonder: Do the current designs by Balenciaga or Valentino or Calvin Klein have anything to do with our everyda…

Diana Vreeland: Style goes on forever

Style is not fashion, as the late legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland used to proclaim; fashion comes and goes, but style goes on forever. Much like Vreeland herself.

OFFBEAT: Some famous faces missing from 45th Annual Pillsbury Bake-Off

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OFFBEAT: Crete cook, Martha Stewart ready for Tuesday's $1 million winner announcement

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Hundreds attend first Healthy U event

HOBART | Saturday was a family day for Angie Chapa.

Healthy U to present workshops for total health

From primordial sound meditation and reiki for your dog to vitamin education and learning which clothes flatter your figure, an upcoming event is focused on educating people on their overall health and wellness.

Infectious fashion: Celebrity stylist Nick Verreos to host workshop

Celebrity stylist Nick Verreos hopes to leave region residents infected with the "glam virus" after he makes his first trip to the Hoosier state in March.

Infectious fashion: Celebrity stylist Nick Verreos to host workshop during Healthy U

Celebrity stylist Nick Verreos hopes to leave region residents infected after he makes his first trip to the Hoosier state in March.

Trash fash talk

A bubblewrap cape. A slinky, linky, Lady Gaga-style gown of pop tabs. Ooooh, platform shoes made of green shag carpet. Feel free to brand these trashy fashions as wacky, theatrical or kitschy-cool. Just don't zip your lip at "The Trashion Show," bowing May 31 at the Indiana Welcome Center i…