Fashion news: Taken For A Ryder

SHE was famously arrested for failing to pay for $5,500-worth of designer clothes from Saks Fifth Avenue in 2001 - now Winona Ryder is at the centre of a new fashion-related controversy after reportedly "losing" $125,000-worth of borrowed Bulgari jewellery.
According to a report in French magazine Voici the actress claims she handed the diamonds, which she had borrowed to wear to an awards ceremony in Spain last week, to her hotel's front desk in an envelope to be kept in the venue's safe. But they have since gone astray and, with hotel bosses unable to locate surveillance footage to corroborate the story, Bulgari executives have asked police to investigate.
Both Bulgari and the Ryder camp are yet to comment publicly on the claims.

Fashion news: Happy Wintour

FASHION royalty came face-to-face with actual royalty today when American Vogue's London-born, New York-based editor-in-chief,

Anna Wintour, travelled to Buckingham Palace to be appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

With her award affixed firmly to her smart suit (which hails from Chanel's autumn/winter 2008-9 collection), the fashion maven smiled for reporters and photographers following the ceremony.

"It's a great honour. Many of my American colleagues are not quite sure what it is," she said. "I've worked very hard to support British fashion in the States through the exhibition called Anglomania, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and my support of designers like Alexander McQueen and John Galliano."

One of the most famous forces on the international fashion scene, Wintour was named in the Queen's 2008 Birthday Honours for services to the industry; her distinguished career has seen her spearhead both British and US Vogue, as well as various other titles.

Glimmerrocks launches host of colors in gemstone engagement rings

Glimmerrocks has launched a wide range of gemstone engagement rings. These are hand-selected so that quality standards are ensured and matching of colors is accurate. When making and selecting gemstone engagement rings,

NEW YORK, NY, November 26, 2008 /Fashion News Articles/ -- Glimmerrocks, known for engagement rings expertise, has introduced colored gemstone engagement rings, enhancing their already rich collection of diamond engagement rings. The website receives innumerable quarries and orders from the couples regarding purchasing of high quality engagements rings of all varieties as per their requirements and life styles. More varieties of colored gemstone engagement rings from Glimmerrocks are the result of the customers' ever increasing requests for the gemstone studded rings. The customers are more quality conscious now and are very particular that the ring must be specific to their choice. While traditional choice has been of sapphires and rubies, the website has noticed a trend of the orders for variety of other gemstones as well. Going by the orders with the website, it can be said that the customers are interested in the rings with colors. To fill the order, Glimmerrocks has launched a range of gemstone rings. Few of the popular rings with our customers include gold oval pink quartz and pink sapphire ring, white gold diamond and frosted chalcedony ring, checkerboard cushion cut citrine ring in white gold, oval cabochon checkerboard blue, square checker board cushion lemon quartzes ring, oval million cut blue topaz ring, cushion cut Amethyst and Citron ring and many more. The engagement rings are set in 14K and 18K white gold.Gemstone engagement rings from the collection of Glimmerrocks have a reputation for pure color of the stones. Along with the dominating main color, a slight hue such as purplish-blue or greenish-blue in sapphires range of engagement rings add to the overall glitter of the ring. Similarly, pink sapphires have purplish-pink and rubies come in slight purplish-red hue as well. As far as clarity of gemstone engagement rings is concerned, though elsewhere flawless gemstones are rare to find, at glimmer rock, the rings with fewer inclusions are being offered to the customers at affordable prices. Of course, gemstones with no or few inclusion of trace material will be priced very high and can be unaffordable for most of the couples, though such gemstones too are available with the site. http://www.glimmerrocks.com The customers of Glimmerrocks have also valued the site for its engagement rings of high-quality gemstone cuts that is responsible for spreading the colors evenly so that the trace materials, or inclusions, are less visible and brilliance of the stone is more evident. Great quality of a gemstone lies in its symmetrical cut and there must not be any scratches and nicks on the surface. The site is well equipped for ensuring gemstones of high quality cuts and colors.

Pakistan cricket signs $140.5 million TV deal

LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) – Pakistan cricket officials on Sunday signed a five-year, 140.5 million dollar television rights deal with the Gulf-based Taj Entertainment Network, the cricket board said.
The deal, described as "excellent" by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief operating officer Salim Altaf, allayed fears that broadcasters might bid less for Pakistani cricket because foreign teams have been refusing to tour the country over security concerns.
"It is an excellent deal which will run from 2009 to 2013 for a period of five years and will start from our home series against India," Altaf told AFP.
The Taj Entertainment Network, which operates TEN Sports and is owned by Gulf-based businessman Abdulrahman Bukhatir, also held Pakistan cricket broadcast rights from 2004 to 2008.
Altaf said the deal was not threatened by the prospect of no international cricket in Pakistan.
"The process of bidding is based on the optimum situation, which is that all teams will tour Pakistan as per schedule and if teams do not come to Pakistan we have the option of playing at a neutral venue," Altaf said.
The deal includes Pakistan's upcoming home series against India which has been thrown into doubt amid fears over security.
India is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on January 4 to play three Tests, five one-day internationals and a Twenty20 international.
"We have been preparing for the series in Pakistan and hope that India will tour," Altaf said.
But the cancellation of the Indian Junior hockey team tour earlier this month raised doubts the cricket tour would proceed as planned.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India last week said it has sought government clearance for the tour.
Many foreign teams have refused to tour Pakistan over security concerns since the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States seven years ago.
Pakistan had to relocate its two home series -- against Australia and the West Indies -- to neutral venues in 2002.
Australia's full tour to Pakistan in March this year and the International Cricket Council's (ICC) September Champions Trophy, which Pakistan was due to host, both fell victim to safety fears.
The ICC rescheduled the tournament for September-October next year, but said Pakistan's home series against India will be a test to determine whether Pakistan will again be named host.

Sexy Olivia Newton John's secret to looking young at 60.

It’s been 30 years since she hit our screens in Grease wearing those impossibly tiny black trousers but Olivia Newton-John seems to have barely changed.

In recent years she’s had a string of personal blows, including cancer, divorce, the disappearance of her partner and her daughter’s anorexia.
But now, just after celebrating her 60th birthday, Olivia Newton-John is happier than ever and says that her secret to staying
so young-looking is simple – her recent marriage.

guess I’m lucky,” she smiles. “Genetically, I’m like my mum and she looked great right up until her death in 1989.
“But I think the real secret is that I am very, very happy. I have a wonderful new husband and we’re very compatible. I’m having the best time and I’m in a great place emotionally.”
Olivia married health guru John Easterling, 56, in June this year in a mountain-top ceremony in Peru.

They met 15 years ago through mutual friends. Olivia’s dog had just had puppies and she gave one to John. Then, two years ago, he turned up at one of her shows and brought the dog, who’s now 13 and called Sherlock.
“I loved the dog and then I grew to love John,” she giggles. “John and I are so well matched and have so much in common. He makes me smile all the time and that’s so important.”
Sherlock also plays a part in helping Olivia stay young and fit, as taking him for walks around their Florida neighbourhood is part of her daily fitness regime.
“I try to do something each day that involves getting out in nature,” says Olivia. “Walking Sherlock is perfect. I play tennis and go to the gym three or four times a week, too. I feel great and certainly don’t worry about being 60. It’s just a number.
“I feel alive, fit and active. I have no plans for retirement. My only concession to getting a little older is that I like to have a cat-nap in the afternoon. After that, I can push on through anything.”

There’s no denying the star still has an enviable figure but could she get into Sandy’s skin-tight black trousers now?
“I’ve still got them,” she laughs, “But I’m not saying if they fit. I’ve never tried them on again and I don’t want to.”
Olivia, who likes to describe herself as a “thriver” rather than a survivor, has been through a succession of ordeals since her breast cancer in 1992.
“In those days it was still known as the ‘Big C’ and I was very scared,” she says. “I found the lump when I was checking myself.
“A mammogram and needle biopsy both came back clear but, because I was aware of my own body, I knew something was wrong and
got my doctor to do further tests.
“My self-checks and instinct saved my life. I can’t think about what might have happened if I hadn’t been so vigilant.”
Olivia’s father died the same weekend she was diagnosed and her 11-year marriage to actor Matt Lattanzi, which was already crumbling, fell apart soon afterwards. She later fell in love with cameraman Patrick McDermott but three years ago he disappeared after a fishing trip off the Californian coast.
There was no evidence of an accident and it emerged he had massive debts, prompting stories that he’d faked his death. Olivia eventually had to admit he was never coming home. Then last year, her 22-year-old daughter Chloe, a singer and actress, developed anorexia, from which she has now recovered.
“Nobody escapes with nothing,” says Olivia with a shrug. “I’ve been through cancer, divorce, loss and bereavement but they are things most humans go through. And Chloe is fine now.”
She adds: “Grease changed my life in the most amazing way and I’ve had such an amazing life. When things go wrong you’ve got to believe you will get through them and focus on the positive things in your life.
“I’ve had bad moments of depression but I’ve always reminded myself I have a lot to be grateful for.
“When I was diagnosed with breast cancer I was terrified but I made a decision I was going to be all right. I had a young child and I had to live.”
Counselling and therapy helped her through the tough times. “For the first five years I worried about the cancer coming back but not any more,” she says. “I don’t allow myself that thought.

Dresses for Parties and Glamorous Fun

The good news about dresses is that women of all sizes can wear them and look a million dollars for parties and gatherings all year round. Indeed, a classic party dress will stand you in good stead and of course you can opt for on-trend styles if being fashion forward is more your thing.
The key to finding a party dress to wow and dazzle is understanding what cuts best suit your body shape as well as choosing accessories to compliment your glitzy garments.
If you have an hourglass figure, a V-line dress will flatter your chest and make the most of some of your best assets. Opt for fabrics that mould to your chest as opposed to swamping it, and balance your upper and lower half by adding texture below the waist. Halter neck dresses are another great buy for curvy figures as they balance out proportions and boost all the best bits.
If curves are what you’re lacking, cut-out fabrics work better. Angular body shapes can be softened with necklines that add interest to your chest area. Add a little oomph to curves on your lower half by picking an ensemble that’s flared at the bottom.
Bold prints also work wonders on svelte-hipped girls who want to create curves, and tulip-shaped skirts on party dresses will cinch in your waist and add volume to hips which is precisely what you want to do. And if you want to add volume up top then use ruffles to create the illusion of cleavage. Smock topped dresses can achieve this too.
Everyone has body parts they want to flaunt and those they want to draw attention away from. If your upper arms are one of the areas you want to keep under cover then choose a V neckline with a cap sleeve for the perfect fashion fix.
Pear-shaped girls should choose fabrics that skim the hips. A classic strapless dress can be worn to parties all year round and if they are fitted down to your waist and then flared out in an A-line, this creates the perfect shape for your body.
Furthermore, if a stripy dress is what you’re after then vertical stripes are slimming on everyone but especially good for petite women who want to appear taller. As it goes, if you are a tall woman and you want to draw attention across the body rather than up then horizontal dresses are best suited.
The accessories worn with party dresses finish the outfit so think carefully about these too. Wearing heels adds instant glam to party outfits, therefore select a style with pointed toes if you want to elongate your legs.
Belts can be used to dress your outfit up or down and create a different look if you have more than one party to attend. In addition, belts worn high on the waist accentuate an hourglass figure and vintage buckles and clasps add a touch of chic detailing. So, what are you waiting for; it’s time to go shopping!

Celebs Turn Back Time

Thanks to our unstable economy, we've all had to cut back on our spending, but that doesn't mean we can't still be stylish. The latest episode of "The Thread" has some great ideas on how to create new looks on the cheap by using what we already have hanging in our closets.

In addition to these tips, "The Thread" reminded me that daylight saving time is coming to an end this weekend, which means we get an extra hour to sleep come Sunday! In honor of turning back the clocks an hour, "The Thread" selected several celebs in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, who have managed to turn back time thanks to their beautiful skin. See which stars made the cut!

Hollywood's Hot for Hippie Headbands

Headbands have been around forever, but really started soaring again in popularity this past spring. And lately, everyone in Hollywood seems to be sporting the hair accessory. Heck, Mischa Barton has even created her own overpriced line of designer headbands!

While I won't be purchasing any of the former "O.C." star's fancy headgear, I do like to mix up my look with a headband every now and then. Of course, I usually wear one to keep the hair away from my face, whereas many stars have been going for that hippie/flower child look.

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People Are Talking About: Ethical Fashion -- Is Green the New Black?

Fashion, by its very nature, is about built-in obsolescence. It's about waste." --Tamsin Blanchard
Once in a while, a great book comes along that intelligently critiques the business of fashion while entertaining and educating us as fashion consumers. Last year, it was Dana Thomas' Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster that got industry insiders and shoppers buzzing, and this year I think it will be Green is the New Black by Tamsin Blanchard that will make an impact. Blanchard, a style director in London, considers how to best reconcile our love of fashion goods and our socio-ecological conscience, analyzing issues such as organic textiles and second-hand shopping. Without being judgmental or preachy, Green is the New Black offers tangible solutions that can help green up your daily style routine

Madonna fashion style

Fashion Status: When we think of Madonna it's all cone bras, crosses and '80s lace. But she's so much more than her stage presence. Offstage, Madonna's sophisticated taste shows up in tasteful designer looks from the world's best designers including Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier and Stella McCartney.
Get Madonna's Look: For the past few years, Madonna's look has developed a softer side: soft waves, satin fabric and bows are all part of the effort to keep the Material Girl look younger. It's easy to incorporate a soft bowed blouse (one of Madonna's favorite face-framing looks) into your wardrobe. While her wardrobe is more subdued, Madonna still keeps her sexy shoes: heels, ankle-straps, platforms.

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Look Like a Swan…Not a Turkey!

One of the most telltale signs of aging is an aging neck. However, you don't need to hide it behind a scarf or turtleneck and you don't need to go under the knife. Simply remember to take care of it when you're doing your daily skincare facial regimen. The neck is an extension of the face but for whatever reason we stop at the jaw line with our serums and creams we use on our face. The neck needs cleansing, exfoliation, massage (for increased blood flow), anti-aging treatments and hydration just like our face

Try adding an anti-aging cream specifically made for your neck for even better results. The neck can take a stronger product than the delicate face. Look for one that tightens sagging skin as well as improves skin tone such as Z. Bigatti Re-Storation Swan Firming Neck or StriVectin Neck Cream.

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McCain's campaign defends Palin's fashion expenses

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Republican presidential candidate John McCain's campaign defended vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's fashion expenses that has grabbed public and media attention with only days before the election day.
The wardrobe controversy was expanded with a report saying Palin's stylist, Amy Strozzi, was paid 22,800 U.S. dollars for the first two weeks in October, while McCain's foreign policy adviser, Randy Scheunemann, was paid only 12,500 dollars during the same period.

An earlier report disclosed that the Republican National Committee has spent 150,000 dollars of political donation to cover Palin's expense on clothing, makeup and other fashion needs.
Despite the repeated clarification that the purchased clothes would go to charity after campaign, the news stories still incited public furor as the country was caught in a worst economic crisis since 1930s.
The McCain campaign broke its silence on the matter and provided some details to media on Friday, saying Palin "did not ask for or want any new clothes."
"About a third of them have been returned, a third of them sit in the belly of the plane and are available to her and her family for special campaign events, TV appearances and ad filming," said McCain's senior adviser Nicolle Wallace. "Another third was made available to her family for the public events during convention week."
Wallace also criticized the media storm about the wardrobe controversy as a terrible disservice to her and involved a "double-standard for women in politics."
"That any aspect of her shoes, clothes or appearance has become a distraction is a terrible commentary on the state of the media and politics," she said. "Let's get on with our great debate about the best direction for the country in these challenging times for our economy and our nation's security."
Palin, the Alaska governor, also defended herself in a Thursday night TV interview, saying "those clothes are not my property."
She also noted that her family usually shop frugally, and "it's kind of painful to be criticized for something when all the facts are not out there and are not reported."

Toronto Fashion Week lives up to 'fabulous' tagline

Canadian designers were the toast of Toronto yesterday for L'Oréal Fashion Week's finale. Lucian Matis, Afshin Feiz and Denis Gagnon secured the coveted Friday evening timeslots, reminding the audience of the sheer strength of Canada's artistic talent.
The crowd gasped in unison as Matis' first number graced the runway. The loosely draped silk dress with floral overlay and jewel-incrusted neckline set the tone for the show. Matis repeated the flower print for several dresses and used a red silk for high waisted pants, an evening gown and a blouse emblazoned with a Warhol-style illustration.
Matis' models wore turban-inspired headdress that added a dramatic feel to his designs. His final number, a white wig and lavender tulle dress with a fitted bodice and white leggings, was reminiscent of Marie-Antoinette.

Until November 16th, the ROM's Patricia Harris Gallery of Textiles & Costume features a dress that belonged to Marie-Antoinette. Out of the vaults for a special viewing, the two-piece court dress embodies the French Queen's fashion sense -- and excess -- with its satin, silk, baubles and glass beads.
Drawing from this concept of rich fabrics and romance was Afshin Feiz's spring collection that featured sheer white chemises with tailored white shorts and skirts with chain and ruffle details. His pastel dresses featured feminine cutouts that accentuated the shoulders, neck and upper back.
A layered lavender dress with thick ruffled lapel floated down the runway with a satin train following. Although Feiz now resides closer to the palais de Versailles than his childhood home of Vancouver, his Canadian roots were showing last night. Immediately after this magnificent lavender dress exited the stage came Feiz to take his bow wearing a red "kiss me I'm Canadian" tee.
For Denis Gagnon's 'colour shock' show he diverged from creamy spring hues with bold red, pink, gold, white and black leather and

jersey dresses. With great attention to texture and form Gagnon's dresses were tied and braided with function in mind.
Models carried beautiful leather handbags Gagnon created exclusively for Fullum & Holt. His striking accessories, like winding spiked acrylic bracelets, evoked the African tribal influence in some late 19th century artwork like that of Jawlensky and Matisse. Denis Gagnon's show was simply fabulous.
It was a fitting ending for Toronto Fashion Week where this year's theme was 'fabulous.' In a speech at the Holt Renfrew media cocktail Monday, Robin Kay, Fashion Design Council of Canada president, said that in retrospect she would have been more careful in her choice of words for the Fashion Week tag in light of the current global economic crisis.
This is the Marie-Antoinette moment Guy Trebay recently described in a New York Times piece on Paris Fashion Week. Economic uncertainty has really put into question the survival of luxury brands and lifestyles.
Fashion is an art form and an expression of our identity and culture. Thankfully there is a platform for many talented Canadian designers to share their gift. This is truly fabulous.

Natural Tips for Shiny Hair

Do you long for shiny tresses, but lack the funds for expensive products and treatments? Don't despair - you don't have to be a supermodel to have gleaming locks. Before you mourn your lackluster strands, head to the kitchen and try these simple solutions to lock in shine the natural way.
Sun, wind, saltwater, pollution, and chemicals are just some of the shine-depleting elements your hair may be subjected to on a daily basis. They can strip your hair of its natural oils and create build-up leaving it dull and lifeless. Fortunately, Mother Nature has a few remedies to share.

The Alluring Avocado
Mash an avocado (one avocado for short hair, two for long) in a bowl until it forms a thick paste. Spread the paste on your hair from root to tip and leave on for 20 minutes. Shampoo and rinse. Avocados are high in fatty acids and nutrients. Feed your hair!

Amazing Apple Cider Vinegar
Mix half a cup of apple cider vinegar with one quart of water and use as a hair rinse after your regular shampoo. Rich in alpha-hydroxy acids, apple cider vinegar helps break down residue build-up leaving your hair soft and full of shine. Rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar and it will be shining in no time.

Eggs Over Olive Oil
Beat together two eggs for short hair, three for long, and add in three tablespoons of olive oil. Coat your hair from root to tip and leave on for 30 minutes. Shampoo and rinse. Eggs contain eleven essential nutrients and are packed with protein. Combine them with olive oil for conditioning and nourishment and you have one powerful duo.

Coconut Craze
Warm three tablespoons of coconut oil and gently comb into your hair from root to tip. Wrap your hair in a hot towel and let the oil sit for 30 minutes. Shampoo and rinse. Loaded with antioxidants, coconut oil works to smooth dry and damaged cuticles and lock in shine.

Life doesn't have to be dull and neither does your hair! It's time to shine! Open your cabinet and start mixing, then sit back and bask in your natural glow.

Natural Ways to Lighten Your Skin

Dark spots, and freckles, and skin-damage - oh my! Looking to lighten your complexion? Every shade of skin is beautiful, but as we grow older our skin tone can change. Freckles may appear, dark spots can arise, and skin may not be as light as it once was. So, if you're still not ready to embrace your dark side, read on for a few natural whitening tips and tricks.

Use Sunblock
One of the easiest ways to stay fair is to use sunblock on a daily basis. Find a moisturizer that includes an SPF of 15 or higher and use it every morning after washing your face. Sunblock not only prevents your skin from getting darker, but also blocks harmful UV rays that can cause cancer and premature aging. Remember your hands when applying sunblock, as they are a prime area for age spots.

Exfoliate
Exfoliating once a week will remove dead skin cells to lighten and brighten your skin. Mix two tablespoons oatmeal and two tablespoons brown sugar with a quarter cup of milk, and stir until a paste forms. Gently scrub your face, rinse, and moisturize.

Make a Mask
A homemade mask is a great way to lighten your skin and a good excuse to kick back on the couch. Try using one once a week. Use one tablespoon of each of the following: sandalwood paste, lemon juice, tomato juice, and cucumber juice. Mix them all together to form a paste. Spread the mixture on your face and wait until it dries. Rinse and moisturize for a natural glow.

Licorice Extract
Licorice extract contains glabridin, a component that acts as a natural skin whitener. Apply a thin layer of the extract morning and evening, after you wash your face and before you moisturize. Licorice extract can be found at any health food store or ordered online. Be sure to store the bottle in a cool, dark place to maintain freshness. Note: test a small amount on the back of your arm before using on your face to be sure you do not have an allergic reaction.

Remember to love your skin no matter what color it is. It's a part of who you are and that's what makes you beautiful and unique.

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Lots up Michelle Jank's fashionable sleeve

Fashion favourite Michelle Jank is in talks with a Perth gallery about holding her first exhibition in her home city of Perth next year.

Jank's star is shining brighter than ever thanks to her first foray into costuming, with the Sydney Dance Company's current production Sid's Waltzing Masquerade benefiting from the designer's gorgeous creations.

Combined with her third season showing at the Paris fashion shows and the resulting European orders for her delicate and beautiful creations, Jank has been kept busy over the past months.

Jank said Sid's Waltzing Masquerade will not be her last costuming project.

She feels choreographer Aszure Barton and herself are kindred spirits and costuming is the right fit for her designing talents.

The pair has been discussing working together on a new project in New York.

"She is a great discovery in my life," Jank says.

Working with dancers to create a special feel on stage was a new creative challenge that had proved the right fit.

"It was always about magnifying a feeling that she was creating, or perhaps creating tension and balance, adding texture where needed," Jank says of the current project."

I feel like it was somewhat like working on a large scale painting. Thinking about how the movement and shapes of the costumes affect the negative and positive space of the stage.

"Jank is about to commence work on the new 2009 campaign for the Sydney Dance Company and will be staying put in Sydney until closing night.

Planning on coming home for Christmas, the designer has even more projects up her fashionable sleeve.

"I am in the early days of planning a big collaboration with my creative friends in Sydney next year, a really big scale art work encompassing film, painting, dance, costume… it will be something pretty major," Jank says.

When she returns to Perth later this year Jank will hook up with mentor Wendy Marshall, who owns high end fashion boutique Elle in Nedlands.

"I'm looking forward to talking to Wendy about my next creative plans, that's my ritual," Jank says.

"She is my mentor and inspiration always."

A red-hot night for Red Carpet Event

The weather was as hot as the event the other night as guests spilled out onto the streets of Hillview to enjoy The Red Carpet Event, Hollywood Style. The 5 O'Clock Club, Big Sugar and the Hillview Grill pulled together to host the event for All Faiths Food Bank and the Generoso Foundation, which helps musicians and the good guys in the service industry.

Cliff Roles emceed the evening as Yara's Boutique sashayed their playful and sexy fashions down the runway and partiers rocked to the tunes of three live bands: Identity Krisis,

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F irst place celeb look-a-like contestant Sarah Lansky
as Sarah Palin, best dressed Demetra Nash as Jean Harlow,
and second place best-dressed Lilia Kent.

Boneshakers and The Arch.
As the night kicked up a notch, the crowd became part of the entertainment by entering the celebrity look-alike contest with winners including Sarah Lansky, dressed as Sarah Palin, and Demetra Nash as Jean Harlow. Both received "Oscars," $100 and gift certificates.

Beauty is ageless
Proving that beauty is ageless Rita Gray, Hazel Hammond, Jewel Thomas, Shirley Dorrance and Dorothy Fitch, ranging from the mid-80s to the 90s, competed for the title of Ms. Woodlands recently. The pageant included fashion and talent shows, and contestants sharing their philosophies on life. On the final night at Woodlands Village, emcee Alan Kretschmar of the Players Theatre serenaded the semifinalists while the panel of judges deliberated ... and finally crowned Gray winner.
Community's loss
Sorry to say goodbye to Cheryl and Nigel Frampton … moving to Portland, Ore., and just tying up loose ends last week. In the four years they have been here, Cheryl -- a dynamic, energetic little blonde -- put on some of this town's biggest and best parties, like the last two New Year's Eve bashes downtown, the Monster Ball at Halloween, Black on State and more. Come back when you want; we'll leave some of your enchanting twinkle lights on for you.
People watching

Mo Gharavi has been tapped as GM of the Holiday Inn, SRQ Airport. The 135-room high-rise hotel should open in January. Mo was head of the Hyatt for a few years and is super involved in community doings.
Rick Noyes is giving up some tennis time since being elected president of the Osprey Revitalization Committee with what's to become of the waterfront area around the Spanish Point Restaurant top priority.

T-shirt thief gets 14-month prison term

MINDEN, La. -- A Haughton man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for stealing two packs of T-shirts.
Parish prosecutors say state District Judge Ford Stinson handed down the lengthy sentence to 40-year-old Dexter Rhodes for the misdemeanor crime because he had two prior misdemeanor theft convictions.
Sherb Sentell, the chief assistant district attorney for Webster Parish, says had Rhodes' criminal record been clean, he typically would have faced six months of parish jail time. Sentell says their administration will not pass repeat offenders off to other jurisdictions with only a slap on the wrist.

Lippygate: US election furore as Palin critics say she has tattooed lip-liner

She is the self-styled ‘Pitbull in Lipstick’ – but vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has become the subject of a fierce debate about whether her lip-liner is really a tattoo.

The discussion was started by Left-wing pundit Arianna Huffington, who claimed in a blog that the 44-year-old governor of Alaska had had her lip-liner permanently tattooed on.

The claim has prompted huge speculation on the internet and within the mainstream

Tight-lipped: Sarah Palin's camp won't discuss claims that her lip-liner is permanent

One detractor said: ‘She’s so vain and this is just another example of that.’
A pro-Palin supporter shot back: ‘She’s a busy working mother and her make-up always looks impeccable. People love to attack her.’

Salma Hayek nearly bursts out of her hard-working dress... for the second time in a week

Hollywood star Salma Hayek looked dangerously close to spilling out of her dress as she filmed the TV show 30 Rock in Brooklyn in New York City.
The actress's fashionably vibrant orange dress struggled under the strain of her

Under control? Salma Hayek's vibrant orange dress struggled to control her post-pregnancy curves as she filmed a TV show in New York

Earlier this week the actress nearly exposed herself as she appeared on a German TV show.
Her ornate dress's plunging neckline nearly gave way as she lent forward

Under strain: Salma looked close to spilling out of her dirndl while appearing on a German television show over the weekend

But yesterday there was no time for fooling around as Salma threw herself into the role.
Between takes - Salma is making a guest appearance on the show - there was only one thing on her mind - her beautiful baby girl Valentina.
She cuddled the adorable 11-month old, whose father is French billionaire François

Priority: Salma with her daughter Valentina Pinault in between takes on the set of 30 Rock in New York

Striker Heskey is back in fashion for England

LONDON: Emile Heskey is back in demand for England after a long spell in the shadows but the Wigan forward insists he never felt like

Heskey was the unsung hero of England’s stunning 4-1 victory over Croatia in last month’s crucial World Cup qualifier in Zagreb.

The former Liverpool star linked impressively with Wayne Rooney and gave Croatia’s defenders a torrid time with his combination of power and poise in his first start for coach Fabio Capello.

It was just like old times for Heskey, who formed an equally impressive little and large partnership with Michael Owen during Sven Goran Eriksson’s reign.

Heskey was eventually disgarded by Eriksson as a combination of poor form and Rooney’s emergence took its toll. But, with Capello showing little faith in Owen, there is a vacancy for a foil to Rooney and Heskey grabbed his chance with both hands against the Croatians.

“I don’t know if I went out of fashion but it’s nice to be wanted,” he said.
“Obviously the game against Croatia was tailor made for me because I like to put myself about and they had

some pretty big centre halves. So it was nice. It was physical but I don’t mind that.

“Not having played for about four years it’s just nice to be back. When I first came back it was strange because there were so many young players. I thought I was young myself but when you come into this squad, you feel a little bit old!”

The 30-year-old, who could miss today’s qualifier against Kazakhstan with a back injury, has been a revitalised figure since joining Wigan from Birmingham in 2006 and is benefitting from taking a more laidback approach to the game.

“I’m a bit more relaxed when it comes to football,” he said.

“When you’re younger, you’re really tense when you’re going into game and you get really nervous.

“I can see it in some of the lads when they go out on the pitch. For me, it’s not like it’s another game but you
prepare differently and you focus your mind a lot better.”

Heskey’s physical presence and selfless nature allowed Rooney to thrive in his favoured role, just behind a targetman, against Croatia. It is a role Heskey is happy to fulfil if it brings the best out of Rooney.

“You never know until you actually play with someone what the partnership’s going to be like.

“Wayne’s a fantastic player €” he’s shown that over the years €” but you never know how it’s going to work out,” Heskey said.

“It’s only when you start playing with them that you get a little understanding, knowing where he’s going to run and where you need to be, and you kind of build your game around your partner.

“He’s a fantastic talent so I hope I am getting the best out of him.” €” AFP

Alexander McQueen Wears Bunny Suit, Model Faints at Paris Show

Alexander McQueen's spring 2009 show in Paris ended a few hours ago. And McQueen took his bow in a bunny suit with some animal friends looking on in a fabulous Museum of Natural History–meets–high fashion setup we thought only existed in our wildest (zing!) dreams. (No, seriously — we love that museum.)

On a more somber note, however, the show wasn't all as fun as a trip to the museum. One model fainted as she exited the runway and had to be carried out.

Valentino Appoints New Designers, Doesn’t Tell Facchinetti

After the spring 2009 Valentino show in Paris on Friday, company CEO Stefano Sassi told reporters it was designer Alessandra Facchinetti's last collection for the house. Over the weekend the company confirmed Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, who have designed accessories for Valentino for ages, will take over as creative directors. However, Facchinetti wrote in a public e-mail the media heard of her dismissal before she did:

"It was with deep regret that I learnt from the press that I would no longer be working with Valentino…

"This news came as a great surprise since the company's top management has not yet seen fit to inform me. I would like to thank Valentino s.p.a. for showing their appreciation of my 'creative contribution and my sophisticated talent' although I deeply regret the fact that this talent and contribution do not seem to have been adequately acknowledged."

Sarah Palin’s Hairstylist Has Been Identified!

The red highlights. The lash-skimming bangs. The half–French braid. And of course, that inimitable bouffant. Sarah Palin's hair has become as much of a conversation topic as that kitschy wink. But we all know a working mom with five kids can't get a mini-hive so smooth all on her own. Enter: Angela the hairstylist. W magazine recently learned that Angela has been traveling with Palin. She's based at the Hair Grove in Westlake Village, California, where she won't be available again until November 4.

W wasn't able to confirm Angela's last name since "the Hair Grove stopped answering our questions." But the magazine did find out how Palin found Hair Grove. So who lent a helping hand? Cindy McCain, of course! McCain directed Palin to the salon, which is where she found her own current stylist, Piper. McCain had reportedly inquired at the salon about extensions. Thankfully, she doesn't appear to have gotten them. But we wonder if McCain passed Angela down to Palin and took Piper for herself. McCain did sport a slight bouffant herself a couple of months ago but has recently — and wisely — taken to wearing her hair down. Guess we'll never know.

Where Sarah Palin Got Her Hockey Mom Hair [Editors' Blog/W]

These Breasts Have a Message For Us! Art Sculpture [PIC]

On closer inspection however, you’d notice that the breasts above were painstakingly created using 32,000 Barbie dolls by photographer Chris Jordan. Why? Because that’s the number of females in the US who have cosmetic surgery to enlarge their breasts every month.

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These Breasts Have a Message For Us! Art Sculpture [PIC]

On closer inspection however, you’d notice that the breasts above were painstakingly created using 32,000 Barbie dolls by photographer Chris Jordan. Why? Because that’s the number of females in the US who have cosmetic surgery to enlarge their breasts every month.

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The Nudity Cult

Six months after the topless-swimsuit brouhaha, bare skin—or styling that gives the illusion thereof—is the thing to wear under the sun. Where do we go from here?

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People Watching: Selena Gomez's Simple Style

WHO: Selena Gomez

WORE: A white button down and jeans

WHERE: AmberWatch Youth Coalition Fun Faire, LA

WHEN: September 27, 2008

What do you think of this It girl's style? Share your comments below

Fashion 101: On the Wedge

Wedge: "A shoe having a heel extending from the back of the shoe to the front of the shank and a tread formed by an extension of the sole."

Most famous for having designed Dorothy's ruby-red slippers in The Wizard of Oz, this shoe designer created the first high-wedge heel in 1936:

a) Salvatore Ferragamo

b) Manolo Blahnik

c) Roger Vivier

Fashion 101: Word Play

In the October issue of Vogue, there is a great article by Hamish Bowles which gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of working life in the top Parisian couture houses.

Did you know, though, that the classification of "haute couture" fashion is highly regulated? Although the term is overused in popular culture to describe elaborate or detailed garments that involve a lot of hand sewing, technically there less than a dozen designers in the world who can call themselves couturiers!

According to a Wall Street Journal article from 2007, the French Ministry of Industry has been protecting the term "haute couture" with the help of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture since 1868! The stringent rules include stipulations that all garments are sewn by hand, with employees who are French, in French ateliers. With all these rules, it's no wonder that a single haute couture gown can cost around $50,000!

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Fashion Crush: Tiers of Joy

I'm not normally a fan of frilly dresses, since they tend to look more cutesy than polished. However, this layered Sonia Rykiel dress immediately caught my eye upon its arrival at Teen Vogue because it so cleverly skirts the line between flirty and sophisticated. The shape and pleated silk material are simple and uncomplicated, but the fanciful layers and color-blocking adds a playful and immediate impact.

Shopping Alert: Two of a Kind

East Village girls rejoice! The boys behind the neighborhood's favorite men's store Odin have just opened up a shop just for you. Titled Pas de Deux, the Parisian-style women's outpost is stocked full of Teen Vogue-approved brands like 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, Vena Cava, Rag & Bone, and Karen Walker. And located conveniently next to renowned boys boutique Odin and Den, convincing your boyfriend to take post-brunch shopping trip has never been easier.

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Political Influence

While President Bush's term is nearly over, it seems that the fashion world will be welcoming another Bush into their circle very soon. First-niece Lauren Bush has debuted her first collection under the label Lauren Pierce, which is slated to hit stores this spring. No stranger to fashion, Lauren, a formal model, counts internships at Zac Posen as well as dating Ralph Lauren's son David as all part of her style schooling. With a focus on eco-conscious clothing, Lauren Pierce's feminine frocks will be made out of low-impact fabrics, such as hemp silk, bamboo and organic cotton, as well as crafted by women living in the Democratic Republic of Congo, enlisted through a program called Women for Women International which helps underprivileged women find work.

Will you be buying Lauren's new clothing line come spring? Or is this project not your priority?

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The Luxe Collective - MSFW 2008

In the surrounds of the Victorian majesty that is the Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2008 hit its stride yesterday evening when Sally Graham took to the catwalk and opened The Luxe Collective show.
As if proof that things haven't gone quite smoothly for MSFW of late, a naming sponsor notably absent from this year's line-up, it was a night where organisers tried to be somewhat different.

Out of the Shadows: MSFW 2008

Out of the Shadows, the second main parade of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, was aimed at the cool kids. You know, the ones who consider themselves quite alternative but are somehow yet to realise that their quirky styles have become rather mainstream and commercial. And so the usual suspects - along with FAT, purveyor of all such things - took to the MSFW stage... but were sadly less edgy, less new than usual.

Kaleidescape - MSFW 2008

Proving that steps and seven inch heels don't mix, Melbourne Spring Fashion Week's Kaleidescape parade opened this evening with Sally Graham, the face of fashion week, not so much traversing the stairs but falling down them.
Such is the life of a model on a ridiculous square catwalk that many a person has been miffed about. But proving her professionalism Graham simply picked herself up, and got on with it having joined the esteemed company of many a professional model - yes Jessica Stam, we're looking at you.

High Fashion, High Tea; Backstage Pictures

Leave it to photographer Wayne Wong to not only snap pictures of your models at the end of the catwalk, but also backstage. That's precisely what Wayne did at September 2008's High Fashion, High Tea when he took some of the event's models and took full advantage of the setting in between catwalks.

The Fug Girls Know Why Mary-Kate Olsen is Smiling

We're accustomed to seeing the Olsens skulking around town with their arms over their wee faces and a battalion of bodyguards preventing any errant air from being breathed in their direction. So it was a shock Saturday night at Rock & Republic to see one of the twins actually allowing herself to spend a full fifteen minutes in view of the masses — and looking happy, to boot. The Olsen in question laughed and smiled at the people around her, boasted shockingly bouncy hair, and did not appear to have arisen recently from the depths of a Starbucks dumpster. "That has to be Ashley," the girls behind us decided. "She looks so clean." Well, hang onto your shower gel, ladies, because the well-groomed and jolly Olsen in attendance was in fact Mary-Kate. And if her mood is any indication, girlfriend has been getting laid. Or at least that's our pet theory.

A Nerdy-Cool Winter Hat

I''ve been looking for the perfect nerdy-cool winter hat for ages.

I''ve finally found it.

Earflaps? Check!

Pom pom? Check!

It is love!

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The Dooney Bourke Metallic Mambo Handbag Collection

This winter Metallic Mambo handbag collection is available in 12 shimmering colors - black, black/black, gold, hot pink, ivory, light blue, lime, pink, red, silver, tangerine, and yellow.