2013年12月30日星期一

Celebrity Wedding Predictions For 2014


They've been engaged for so long (since April 2012) that even the rumors about their pending nuptials have died down. The couple famously stated that they wouldn't get married until everyone had the right to do so — and with DOMA being declared unconstitutional over the summer and nine more states legalizing same-sex marriage in 2013, we're certainly on the right track. Plus, it's been over a year since Pitt said, "The time is nigh... It's soon. I got a good feeling about it." We're picturing a small ceremony at their home in France, where they can escape the paparazzi. Their six children — Maddox, Zahara, Pax, Shiloh,From stunning Wholesale Cheap Tulle sweatheart A-Line applique Beaded Quinceanera Dresses to day dresses, we have all of the season's must-have styles. Vivienne, and Knox — will all have special roles in the wedding. They won't release photos, they won't comment on their marriage, but they'll be spotted wearing wedding bands on the red carpet.

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The reality star turned fashion designer/lifestyle blogger got engaged to the "Something Corporate" guitarist turned law student in October. While she reportedly "wants to take her time and enjoy the process," another loose-lipped friend revealed, "Lauren would like to get married next year, possible in the early fall." With Conrad's classic style, DIY skills, and party-planning experience, we're picturing a Pinterest dream wedding brought to life. There will be rustic touches balanced by glamorous elements, like chandeliers above each table with succulent centerpieces. She'll add plenty of sentimental touches, and she'll probably end up starting some new wedding trends (even the "love" ring she wears next to her engagement ring started a frenzy).

With his musical background, the groom is in charge of the entertainment — and we think he'll opt for a live band over a DJ. One things for sure, though: Don't expect to see the wedding on TV. Conrad told Us Weekly, "Everything is healthier without cameras around,I look forward to meeting you and making your Tulle satin stapless applique A-line wedding dresses party dress more beautiful than you ever imagined!" and after chronicling her life for two seasons on "Laguna Beach" and five seasons on its spin-off, "The Hills," she's sworn off doing any more reality TV "involving my personal life." Considering that Kanye rented out a baseball stadium just for the proposal, we're expecting an over-the-top wedding. Besides, the Kardashians aren't exactly known for being understated. And even though it'll be the third trip down the aisle for Kim, this marriage will be the first for Kanye. Momager Kris Jenner recently confirmed that it'll be "big." Reportedly, the couple wants to host their celebration at the famed Palace of Versailles in France, and there will be fighter jets. The wedding will be filmed (obviously) but privately, so that they can shop around the video. We can't wait to see baby Nori and her cousins Penelope and Mason as the adorable flower girls and ring bearer.

Serena hits the catwalk in Thailand fashion


She's known for her edgy sense of style on and off the tennis court. But Serena Wlliams was almost unrecognisable when she stepped onto the catwalk during a fashion show in Thailand on Friday wearing a very girly bubblegum silk dress. The froufrou ensemble, which featured a frilled asymmetrical hemline, didn't quite flatter her fit and fabulous figure with its halterneck cut and sweetheart bust line. Nonetheless, the 32-year-old US Open champion was a powerful force as she modelled for a celebrity fashion show held at the Inter Continental Hua Hin Resort near Bangkok. Serena's pink creation was enhanced by a large gold necklace, chunky bracelets and heeled ankle boots that made the Grand Slam winner even taller. Renowned for her unique fashion, Serena first hit the headlines for her attire in 2002 when she wore a black lycra catsuit on the court at the US Open, and has since launched her own collections with both Nike and Puma. Williams's recent victories in both the French and US Opens, as well as becoming the oldest number one in WTA rankings, won her the title of The Associated Press' 2013 Female Athlete of the Year, it was revealed by ESPN last week.

Keanu Reeves' action film 47 Ronin is set to earn the dubious title of biggest box-office bomb of 2013. The big-budget period piece nabbed a mere $7 million at the domestic box office and a worldwide haul of a feeble $13.A Discount New Arrivals Tulle Colorful Beaded Crystal Mermaid Evening/Prom Dress is the perfect way to rock your amazing curves on prom night.2 million. The film, which first opened in Japan to a paltry $1.3-million take, was damaged by poor reviews and bad buzz in addition to an out-of-control budget. Directed by commercial and music video guru Carl Rinsch in his feature film directorial debut, the Universal Pictures release was plagued with delays due to reshoots, which included a complete revamping of the film's large action sequences. The production delays caused costs to skyrocket from its original budget of $175 million. According to many sources, the budget reached well above $200 million. If estimates are correct, 47 Ronin would need to bring in $500 million just to break even. The film was relying heavily on international audiences to carry the big-budget action epic to box-office glory, only to receive a lukewarm greeting at foreign markets.

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New Year's Eve hair and makeup tips from the local experts


For the last fabulous holiday party of the year you want to be at your fabulous best, right? If it sounds challenging, relax. If it sounds exciting, you're right. A New Year's Eve party is a time to shine, so pull out the yoga-class pony tail and pull up to the dressing table, because hair and makeup are every bit as important as the perfect dress. Gentlemen, stay tuned — there are essential styling tips for you, too. Linda Aguilar, licensed cosmetologist and instructor at the Tricoci University of Beauty Culture in Highland, Ind., said braids are returning in a big way. "One style we're seeing for longer hair is straight across, ear to ear, then curling hair a little out of the braid." Stylist Holly Banic at Vanis Salon and Day Spa in Valparaiso, Ind., said the fishtail braid is reeling in interest. "It's a little more updated braid, so neat, it looks like a fish backbone." Waterfall braid: Think "Princess Bride." "It looks like a crown around the (back of) the head, with sections of hair hanging down at even intervals. You can also fluff it out for more volume. It's really cool, and it's a good look for any age."

Aguilar said, "Both the French twist and the chignon are very popular looks for New Year's Eve parties. Stylists are getting creative with the French twist, adding curls that lie on top of the braid. Side-swept bangs look really well with this." The chignon is updated, too; some are adding pieces to give some curl. For an edgier look, have little straight spikes coming out from the chignon. If romance is in your soul, add flowers or baby's breath. "Waves are popular, too, from (smaller, tighter) finger waves, to more subtle, beach-y waves," said Banic. Aguilar said if your hair is baby-fine, finger curls can give it extra body. "Looser curls are a romantic look," said Aguilar. "People can do it themselves, but be careful with the hot curling iron. Wrap sections of hair, one at a time, around the curling iron. Let the curls cool, then lightly run fingers or a wide-tooth comb through your hair. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes, tops." Balayage is trending for hair colorings. Translation: It's a subtler form of ombre, said Banic. "Hand-coloring the hair allows for different shadings, pieces of lighter colors in face-framing layers and on the ends of the hair." Since colors can be hard to describe, best bring in a picture of what you want. Ramp up the glam with a timeless, sparkly brooch.

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2013年12月25日星期三

Elegant endings


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Carefree styling is the mantra


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What are the don'ts for Christmas dressing? "Avoid flashy satins and luminous sequins sheath, instead opt for dainty foiled chiffon, lurex and light brocades. Metallic is trendy and it will continue as a big trend, so go for that," said Satam. Also, avoid coordinating your look. Simply merge various elements for a unique makeover. Team up black with brown when it comes to leather and gold with silver in the context of shine but do maintain a refined balance of taste. Party look is incomplete without the right accessories,Designer and manufacturer of modern, stylish Wholesale Cheap A-line wedding dresses Online apparels including bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses, isn't it? A vibrant scarf or a cute clutch bag in a bold colours, or oversize necklaces, statement cuffs and dramatic chandelier earrings are perfect match for your renewed wardrobe. Charm bracelets and layered pearl strands are classic and iconic for festive dressing. Hair accessories are huge, so invest in a heavily embellished baroque head band or embroidered combs to get a Russian princess look.

Micah Delo


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2013年12月24日星期二

The year in fashion


The fashion industry began 2013 full of creative bravado, financial swagger and fizzy good times. It ended the year trying to navigate through a self-created morass of moral turpitude. Back in January, when the year was fresh and promising, the fashion industry was coming off a holiday season during which retail sales were up by 3 percent. It wasn't as significant a bump as the National Retail Federation had projected, but considering the country's streak of economic bad times,Fashion Island has the perfect dress for you made of ivory Taffeta sweatheart Embroidery beaded a-line Quinceanera Dresses chiffon that falls to your ankles and leaves one shoulder bare. it was news to savor. Adding to the good mood, designers could look forward to four more years of first lady Michelle Obama serving as the de facto champion of American style on the world stage. And during the inaugural festivities, she certainly did not disappoint the fashion community with her wardrobe choices. She spoke their language with her selection of a tailored coat and dress in silk jacquard by Thom Browne for the Jan. 21 swearing-in. Browne is not a mass-market guy but rather an iconoclastic designer who, for more than a decade, had been challenging the status quo, ever since he shrank the cut of men's traditional suits to something sized for a 12-year-old boy.

That day, Obama threw on a glittering J. Crew belt for a touch of accessibility. And later that evening, she surprised fashion observers by going back to Jason Wu for her second inaugural ball gown, reaffirming that personal preference dominates her fashion choices rather than concerns about spreading the wealth and kowtowing to expectations. There was silly talk of her new haircut, with its thick fringe of bangs,It's good to know from the very start Tulle sweatheart applique beaded ball gown wedding/party dress sizing is different from everyday ready-to-wear clothing. and the tantalizing promise of state dinners to keep designers vying for her attention.

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Ring in the new year with all that glitters and shines


Though its grand entrance is being reserved for spring, those looking to greet the new year in high style may want to start with the color of 2014. Global color authority Pantone has crowned radiant orchid the hue of influence for the coming year, and while most retailers don't expect that bright blend of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones to make an impact until the spring lines, there's no reason it can't be flirted with now.You can vote for barbie Wholesale Cheap Taffeta strapless A-line beaded beading wedding dresses party dress game if you liked the game, "It's just a gorgeous, gorgeous shade of purple. It is radiant. And purple itself really is such a happy and joyful color," says Ashlyn Delson, marketing director for Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, whose retail outlets include Willow Grove Park and the Cherry Hill and Moorestown, N.J., malls. "What a great way to start off your year. That's what the new year is all about — starting over and being happy."

She suggests trading in the little black dress for a little purple dress, but black is still a sleek and sophisticated alternative for revelers pondering what to wear on the biggest party night of the year. Paired with white, and punched up with a brightly colored scarf or bold statement necklace, it commands even more attention. "Try a black-and-white colorblock cocktail dress for a simple, yet streamlined evening look, or dress up an oversized, black-and-white striped sweater with tapered black trousers or a slim pencil skirt," says Sofia Wacksman, vice president of trend for Kohl's department stores. Delson also touts navy and gray as popular New Year's Eve shades.

"There are so many different shades of gray. You can do anything from a charcoal to just a pale, light silver," she says. "It's such a pretty color to dress up." Though associated more with Christmas, red, according to the Bon-Ton department stores' Liz Harris, remains a stunner. "It lends itself so nicely to the essence of the holiday time period specifically, but the color palette does shift into a more blue and purple story as we transition into spring," says the social dress buyer. Whatever the color befitting your New Year's Eve mood, the night will owe much of its glamour to glitter. "It's all about sparkle and bling," says Laura C. McDowell, spokeswoman for Marshalls and T.J. Maxx. "That is the way to dress up an outfit this year more than anything." "The biggest thing is sequins and gold and silver and metallics," says Jenny Herman, social media and public relations manager for Mandee and Annie Sez. "I'm talking head-to-toe, dresses, skirts, coats — I've even seen leggings out there."

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2013年12月18日星期三

Pixie Dust’s Beauty and the Beast


Enchanting is a word that gets tossed around a lot, especially when you’re dealing with princesses and magical castles, but Pixie Dust Production’s Portland version of the Beauty & the Beast musical is exactly that: a huge Broadway sing-along remounted with moxie by a cast of warm and lively local vets made special with truly fanciful sets and costumes. It’s an early Christmas present for musical lovers—especially those with kids in tow.

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Although her pipes are strong and delivery affecting, Erin Charles’ Belle is a bit of a cold fish at first. She leans the bookworm toward melancholy with little of the spunk of the animated Beauty. After a night in the magic castle, she loosens up.Traditionally she totes a basket full of petals but fashion stewardess alternatives include wrapped candies or confetti. Similarly, veteran local actor Lief Norby has little to do as the shaggy, horned Beast for the first half, besides deliver a few growls and bat around a few wolves. But he rightly steals hearts with his vignettes of monstrous puppy love and noble sacrifice (complete with a love lament!) after intermission. The show, as most Disney productions do, really belongs to the sidekicks and villains.

As Gaston (who ought to be resurrected to star in his own meathead spin-off on Disney TV someday) Stacey Murdock swaggers and stomps with Bruce Campbell-level camp to smarmy-hilarious affect. His tavern salute “Gaston” with Joey Cote, complete with the requisite antlers, giant furry chair, and a beer stein dance number, is one of the highlights of the show. Joe Theissen’s tightly wound Cogsworth and Johannes’ Lumiere feel plucked right from the film (that’s a great thing), while Amy Jo Halliday sparkles at Mrs. Potts—even while swaddled in a giant foam and fabric teapot costume.Not only you will find a growing number of brand names heading into trend black fishnet body stocking in addition the intricated product.

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National Ballet artistic director Karen Kain’s four tips


Even during Nutcracker season, Karen Kain has faith Canadian audiences crave experimental and contemporary dance along with beloved holiday favourites. Here, the artistic director of the National Ballet shares some of the secrets to her success.

Don’t go against the grain – forget it

There is the expression to go against the grain, but I guess I don’t know what the grain is. When I am looking for new material, I see so much going on around the world and then I decide what I think will be interesting for my dancers and my public. I am not aspiring to be vastly different or to fit in, just to choose the most interesting, exciting work. People love Swan Lake and The Nutcracker and of course I love those, too,Normally, this is the most typical kids can wear.Since this party every year, every person often purchases fashion army medic nurse each year too. but dance is so much more than that. There is so much new and innovative and challenging work out there and I look at it as part of my job to bring these types of performances to audiences, whether that is in fashion or not.

If you don’t have chemistry, fake it

You can’t expect to have chemistry with every partner you dance with, but you can expect professionalism and hard work. Dancers are professionals. It’s not different from a Hollywood movie. A director will hope for chemistry between the actors, but if it’s not there you fall back on the fact that these people are trained and should be able to work together to create the best chemistry they can. I know it sounds simple, but it helps to treat people you work with well. And of course to work your hardest and hope that even if the chemistry isn’t there between the dancers that a sense of magic is there for the public – which is the most important part.

Don’t let your gut get in the way of a valuable opinion

As an artist, you look for that hard-to-achieve balance between listening to the opinions of others and trusting your own gut. That’s easy when the two things overlap, but that’s not always the case. My best advice for young dancers is to listen. Listen to your partners, choreographers,The chemicals used in dry cleaning fluids may destroy the fabric military naughty school girl outfits even render a crisp white into a dirty yellow. coaches and teachers. Other people have a way of observing you in a way that you can’t do yourself, so you listen, absorb what someone has said to you, and then decide what you want to do with the information. My instincts have served me very well, and I tend to listen to them very strongly, but it is always valuable to take in and consider the opinions of others. And then you can decide for yourself.

Be your own harshest critic

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Rhode sisters bring Christmas family memories


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There's a disarming and winning simplicity to the Christmas you'll share with the three Rhode sisters — Alissa, Molly and Angelyn — if you drop in on "A Rhode Family Christmas," playing in Elm Grove's Sunset Playhouse through Dec. 22 and in Door County during the following week.The flower girl usually an adorable little lady aged three to eight proceeds down fashion sports girl aisle just before the maid of honor scattering rose petals along the bridal path.It is the key to your sex kitten outfit success. Therefore, they want the information as well as pictures of the best designed costumes.So calm your nerves and make yourself know that girls wearing these dresses are not from another planet open bra pics They are the same girls like you.

But while that homespun charm is the real deal, it's also not the entire story.

The musical instruments crowding Sunset's Studio Theatre stage — dominated by the piano Alissa plays so well and stringed instruments ranging from a ukulele to an upright bass — make clear that this family of sisters raised in Brookfield is also something different.

Separated by five-year gaps — 36-year-old Molly is what she wryly refers to as the "well-adjusted middle child," with Alissa being older and Angelyn younger — each of these musically gifted sisters makes her living as an artist, carrying on the musical tradition in an extended family which, we're told, includes five bass players, a dozen pianists and four piano teachers.

Given that all three can sing and harmonize well, the Rhode family's rendition of Christmas music — complemented by the sisters' father, Steve, and Molly's husband, actor and musician Chase Stoeger — doesn't add up to your typical holiday singalong.

But even within the many beautifully rendered moments in this smartly scripted show, the Rhodes don't seem very interested in wowing their audience with how good they are.

True to the aesthetic at American Folklore Theatre, where both Alissa and Molly have logged time, the Rhodes spend the night forging connections, sharing a vision of art and performance that is populist and inclusive, even as it maintains rigorous musical standards.

It's not that the Rhodes are hiding their shining light under a bushel. But they approach all that they can do with straightforward equanimity rather than narcissistic awe, which leaves room for the rest of us to recall and cherish our own families and traditions, once our memories have been jogged through what they've shared with us of theirs.

The Rhodes' inclusive approach means audience participation, Stoeger's goofy jokes, loads of self-deprecating humor, a dose of Alvin from the Chipmunks (a Stoeger favorite) and silly but expertly presented songs such as "Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor (On the Bedpost Overnight)" and "Somebody Snitched on Me."

2013年12月15日星期日

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There’s also something kind of great and wonderful and weird and terrifying and joyful about witnessing these uber-zealous, histrionic girls absolutely lose their minds in carnal fits of fandom.

Take this Austin Mahone moppet, a young male singer who one needs not even squint his eyes to see the blatant ripoff of Justin Bieber’s entire aesthetic. He may have been the least commercially successful singer in the lineup. Probably also the least famous. That’s not to mention,Spend your bucks on products that will not go away from c string bikinis in the complete inside the season. too, very obviously the least talented. You wouldn’t have known it Friday night. No singer—not Miley Cyrus, not Pitbull, not Robin Thicke—got the kind of ear-splitting, elated response that Mahone did. It didn’t matter that no one over the age of 15 knew who this person was. He owned Madison Square Garden. At first it was irritating, but then it became fascinating and finally fun to see.

It would be a lie to say that there’s not a certain sense of “ugh, these fools…” superiority about being almost two decades older than the median age of the room. Part of that is totally judging their taste in music. (Again with this Mahone guy.) But there’s also a bit of feeling like you’re in on a secret they’ll never be privy to. Take, for example, the surprise cameo by R. Kelly, who sang part of—wait for it—“Ignition (Remix).” Everyone over the age of 22 stood up and went ape shit, grinding embarrassingly in ecstasy at the unexpected rendition of one of the greatest club songs ever. The hordes of screaming girls, for the first time in the night, sat down, bored. Can you believe it? These fools.

Or there was the time that Pitbull tried to zap a jolt of energy into the crowd and sampled “Fight for Your Right (to Party)” by the Beastie Boys, expecting to lead an arena-wide sing-a-long.Having drawn the inspiration from the movie Last Year at Marienbad Chanel built a crochless bikini decorated by black and white bricks onto its fashion handbag. Know your audience, Mr. Bull. The little girls had no idea what was going on.

But rather than be entirely snooty about the music taste of tweens, it’s a lot more enjoyable to appreciate it, or at least attempt to. Ariana Grande, looking and sounding every bit like a miniature Mariah Carey, gave an effortless and flawless vocal performance. She sounded stunning, even though her unfortunate choice of costume could best be described as “Miss America contestant wears a diaper.” Having the precocious Anna Kendrick introduce the class-act rising star was a treat, too.

Vital revenue stream


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Now, three years later, Joseph not only attends most of the School of Rock vacation camps throughout the year, including the summer, but also takes lessons there each week. He plays several instruments and hopes to attend a music-focused high school next year.

"These day camps are really a vital revenue stream throughout the year," he said. "I view Christmas and New Year's as a good time to test things out, see what works, and hopefully pull in some people who have a good experience and want to come back for more."

Mr. O'Connor's School of Rock is also co-marketing with Manhattan Youth Baseball, offering half-day programs right after Christmas. In the mornings, students 8 and up can learn music in a camp called Rock 101 and then head over to Manhattan Youth Baseball for a multisport camp in the afternoon for $175 a day. Mr. O'Connor said that most kids aren't just interested in sports or music but both, and this is a good way to appeal to a wider audience.

Of course, kids aren't the only ones on holiday. The break can be tricky even for the camps when it comes to scheduling and staffing.

Park Slope Day Camp has been around since 1992, offering options for families throughout the year. Owner and director Ronny Schindler said that Christmas tends to be the hardest time of year for his business. "February break tends to be one full week; same with spring break. That's straightforward," he said. "You are either away or you are not, and you sign up for the full week depending on that. Christmas, you visit with family, a parent is off for a day or two.Your dress sense gets more important if you are going to attend cheap thong bikini sets meeting with client boss or consultant. It's pretty hard for us to plan these weeks compared to other vacations."

Still, at $70 a day, many Brooklyn families are jumping at the chance to sign up. He is seeing the second week of break fill up more than the first, but he expects full enrollment.

That poses another problem: finding enough teachers to handle the workload. "A lot of our staff isn't originally from New York, and many like to go home to visit family during the holidays, so staffing can be a bit hard for us," said Ms. Kharchenko of the Children's Museum.

Whoever you are


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The other one designed the dress she's wearing - and is clutching the International Designer of the Year gong, which she had just claimed at the British Fashion Awards.

Some of you will recognise her, but I think more won't - she's Miuccia Prada, designer and owner of the eponymous elite fashion brand.

The company was founded in 1913 by her grandfather as a luxury luggage brand. In the mid-1980s Ms Prada - Miu Miu to her friends, hence the name of her other brand - had the idea to expand into handbags, then shoes and clothes. The rest is fashion history.
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You may be a little surprised at the way she looks, not to mention the way she's dressed for a gala occasion to which many guests wore dazzling red carpet gowns. In a pleated skirt and a simple short-sleeved sweater, nary a jewel or a smidgen of make-up to be seen, she's dressed like a school teacher from a country town in 1955 - just with better shoes.

Did I mention she's the ninth-richest woman in the world? If we're mean to her for looking - is frumpy too harsh a word? - she can wipe her tears away with one of her $13.6 billion (Forbes).

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2013年12月10日星期二

Subtle styles with Banarasi bling!


They say your clothing is your business card. It projects what you are. It’s that train of thought that Abraham and Thakore’s autumn and winter collection at the new Amethyst store in Chamiers follows. Subtle and relaxed, the collection reflects the remarkable sangfroid of its creators.

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The current collection under the A&T label has been inspired from Benares’ brocades, adapted in saris and kameezes. Flowery patterns, checks and geometric vertical and horizontal lines define the clothes. Call it chrome-limited or classy, the colour palette includes mostly black, ivory and the contrast-queen black and white. “It is contemporary. We are giving another option to people apart from the heavy lehengas and saris that they usually wear for grand occasions like weddings. Through this collection, we’re telling them that they can wear something light that is also fancy,” he says.

Delhi-based designer, who started A&T along with Abraham, says that they never intended to go into retail for a long time. Also, it comes as a shocker when he says they had never done a show till 2010, despite making waves with their work, both outside and in India, for over a decade. “We started a retail fashion and home decor in Delhi in 2002. Later, we expanded to Bombay in 2003 and Bangalore in 2005. We had a niche crowd who liked our designs so we never felt like pleasing a wider audience or modifying our style to suit everyone’s taste,” says Thakore.

After their first ramp show in 2010 received much appreciation, the duo has been displaying their collection every year since then. “There is the autumn winter collection and then there is summer collection which is limited to silk and linen,” he says.

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Thakore, who had stayed in Chennai for a year back in 1982, says his brief period in the city was magical. “We were working for an exhibition in London which was about revival of the Indian tradition. I loved the food, loved the beach. I used to travel around Chennai and observe the culture,” he says with a smile.

Outer Banks store aids shelter residents in remaking themselves


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The narrative isn't new. But it's worth retelling for folks in Hampton Roads unaware of the origins.

The store supports the Outer Banks Hotline Inc., which runs a domestic violence shelter, 24-hour phone crisis line, sexual assault response program and other services. The organization began in 1980, and the shelter opened in 1986.

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Still, the contribution helps the agency tackle a persistent problem in the region: domestic violence and abuse.

The shelter can house 15 women and children at a time. They're usually limited to 30 days, though Bryant said some folks have stayed as long as five months. Over the years, 3,500 people have found respite and strength there.

"Some have been told they're stupid" by their partners and spouses, said Temple Heggie, the program coordinator.These cheeky cards are the perfect way to start off the party theyre a greatcheap leopard swimsuit coverto invite everyone to what is sure to be a night to be remembered. The organization's services help the residents address the roots of abusive behavior, as well as learn new skills.

Added Bryant: "We spend a lot of time on empowering women."

Few domestic abuse homicides have taken place in recent years in Dare County, though the state has witnessed its share.

Gorgeous dresses for the holidays


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2013年12月3日星期二

Playing both sides of the street


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While many scholars delve deeply into a narrow field of inquiry McCloskey's intellectual pursuits sprout like branches from a tree.

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McCloskey is now a distinguished professor at the University of Illinois in Chicago and teaches history, English and communications as well as economics.

"I've been most things in my life," she quips in one book introduction. "A socialist, a positivist, a man."

I snuck into a typically expansive lecture by McCloskey at the Alphacrucis theological college in Parramatta on Wednesday. After sharing a buffet lunch with students and faculty members in the college canteen she and I had coffee and cake up the road at the award-winning Circa cafe. Over a double espresso and a pear slice we discussed the birth of capitalism, the importance of bourgeois values, the attractions of cricket and gender crossing.

Sydney's west is not completely alien territory for the internationally renowned economist. In 1996 McCloskey underwent gender reassignment surgery at a private hospital in Concord, a few kilometres along Parramatta Road from where McCloskey and I sat. McCloskey had the operation in Sydney because a friend, Kate Cumming, had recommended an experienced specialist surgeon here.

She combined the procedure ("major surgery but not particularly dangerous") with a visit to Australia for an academic conference in Canberra. McCloskey likes to joke: "I was on a business trip … and thought, 'what the heck'."

Before the gender transition Deirdre had been Donald, a fairly typical male from America's mid-west although an occasional cross-dresser.

"My outward presentation and my spirit are closer together than they were before I became Deirdre," she tells me.

McCloskey's book Crossing: A Memoir (a New York Times "notable book" in 1999) is an often moving account of her transition which records in detail the reaction of those around her.

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is flawless for flight


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The 26-year-old looked stunning as she arrived at LAX Airport in California wearing a pair of skintight leather trousers.

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While her bottom half screamed biker chic, Rosie gave her travelling ensemble a feminine edge with her black jumper featuring a pretty flower design across the bottom.

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She also wore a giant initial ring from jewellery designer Carolina Bucci's range– a ring that the actress has been flashing lovingly on Instagram.

Despite getting ready for a long journey, Rosie managed to look flawless as she kept her make-up to a minimum.

Wearing her blonde hair tied up, the Transformers star pulled off the impossible– looking chic while travelling.

Meanwhile, Rosie's boyfriend Jason Statham revealed that he is feeling broody after playing a father in his newest film.

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The pair have been dating for three years– so perhaps marriage and babies aren't too far off for the jet setting couple.

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Dutch artist opens window to Oman


Bait Muzna's exhibition of works by Tonny Holsbergen, which opens tomorrow evening, will reveal the Dutch artist's continuing love for Oman.

Titled 'A Window to Oman,' the 63-piece exhibition will feature a mix of pastel drawings, watercolour paintings and glass art, all created by Holsbergen, who has exhibited several times before at Bait Muzna since first visiting Oman in 2001. The work reflects traditional Omani scenes such as Bedouin animal souqs, camel races, and women in colourful dresses and burqas.

"For me, it is fantastic painting Oman. When I'm in Holland painting, in my mind I am here in Oman. I always paint for Oman. I don't like to do anything else. I live in Amsterdam, in the loveliest city in the world and we have beautiful churches, beautiful channels,Hence, this task of making their children wear an exclusive pretty school fashion girl at every occasion has turned out to be not only expensive, but also a time-consuming process. old houses, but no, I want to do this," said Holsbergen.

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"Bait Muzna Gallery is very happy to welcome Tonny Holsbergen back again. Her work shows for itself the beautiful quality and timeless nature of that kind of work," said Sayyida Susan Al Said, director of Bait Muzna.

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Sex appeal doesn’t lie in the length of your clothes

From Dabangg to R... Rajkumar, Sonakshi Sinha has never played a damsel in distress, and even though she says she can play one when she needs to, this bada**ery comes more than naturally to her.

"My closest friends know I am pretty bindaas that way, and these characters that I have played, have been women of substance and people who have their own voice. I think that when people meet me they realize that I am like that, and that's why I get cast for these roles. I wear my heart on my sleeve, and portray who I am on screen," she says. But she has rules about what she will or won't do on screen, and is very unapologetic about them. When she wore a sari and came out of the water in Gandi Baat in R... Rajkumar, there was much talk about the missing bikini from that quintessential Bollywood scene.

"I am glad that people are talking about it. I found it really funny when it was brought to my notice - that when people come out of the water, they come out in bikinis, and I was in a sari. Prabhu sir ( Prabhu Dheva, the director) knows how to project his heroines in a good way without making it look vulgar or cheap. So I was very happy, I had no qualms in doing that scene. And really, being sexy or sex appeal doesn't lie in the length of your clothes or how skimpy an outfit is or how much you're revealing.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. I think it's always nicer to leave stuff to imagination," she says.

"I have worn western clothes in Joker, which, unfortunately, not many people saw. I wear skirts and dresses otherwise. But it is intentional that I say I won't wear a bikini or whatever, because I am uncomfortable in that," she adds.

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How a model business unraveled

In the fashion world, Sarah Van Aken might not have the global recognition of, say, Nicole Miller or Kenneth Cole.

But in Philadelphia, Van Aken is the name behind a women's clothing brand with not only a devoted customer following but admiration from the sustainable-business community. Pioneer and courageous are words they use to describe her.

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"As I stand here tonight, I am on the precipice of an epic failure."

By that, Van Aken meant she was going out of business.

SA VA's design studio, which moved from Center City to Port Richmond in February, is essentially closed. The last of the equipment has been sold. The remaining five employees - down from 15 - will be gone by Dec. 22, when SA VA's boutique goes dark.

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This year's were expected to be "huge" because of a $200,000 investment to help fund a shift into the wholesale business - something SA VA's investors and advisers considered critical, she said.

But an additional $1 million was needed, and there wasn't the time - or the obvious prospects - for raising it before the business ran out of money, Van Aken said.

Having to source so many types of fabric and materials to satisfy changing styles.

Total vertical integration, in which every aspect of the product is done in the same facility - from design and manufacturing to marketing and selling. That's particularly tough with limited staff.

"I hope that our model can be used as a road map of what to do and what not to do," Van Aken wrote in a post-interview e-mail.

Unlike most small businesses, which typically fail in the first five years, Van Aken's lasted seven, though few were comfortable. There were two layoffs, "many times" when Van Aken didn't know how she was going to make payroll, and a planned strategic partnership with a large corporation that fell through, she said.

How to dress up for the daytime

Her brightly hued gowns (as spotted on Kate Middleton and Cate Blanchett) have been making their mark on the red carpet, but British designer Roksanda Ilincic's daywear pieces have the ability to add polish to even the most laid-back of dresses. "I think now the boundaries between what is casual and what is dressy, what is night and what is day are blurred," she says while in Sydney.

"I think one way to do it is to wear a T-shirt or a simple knitwear with a really beautiful skirt. I focus on occasion dresses, but when I say occasion, that doesn't mean cocktails but day dresses as well. So many dresses now are versatile enough to be worn in the day casually, but then a piece of jewellery or a beautiful belt will transform it for a more formal evening event. You need to wear something that feels really personal so that your personality comes through, and you're not following trends blindly.If you are woman with long legs than you should get a blue and turquoise lily embellished body con that crotchless swimsuits one shoulder of yours bare."

On the topic of personal dressing, Ilincic refers to her growing list of celebrity clients. "I'm particularly proud that these great women in the public eye have such different lifestyle but they manage to fit their own personality to whatever they're wearing, which adds to my clothing as well," she says eloquently. And on the topic of a certain Duchess? "I think some things are best left secret," she coyly demurs.

As a female designer designing for other women,Before going into the market to buy dress shirt cheap tong bikinimust know your shirt size or what kind of fitting you prefer. she takes particular care in creating pieces that are both comfortable to wear as well as beautiful. "It's always important that women, apart from feeling special or empowered, also feel very comfortable and that comes from being a woman myself. Often I test my designs, not just personally but with my female staff," she explains. "I'm very conscious about certain parts of the body that women don't like to show as much, so I definitely consider this when I'm designing."

And to capitalize on the popularity of classes like Barre and Pilates in which people usually go barefoot, Nike says it created a lightweight foot wrap called the Studio Wrap which helps with hygiene and slippage, but also looks stylish. "Women don't want to compromise performance or style," says Heidi O'Neill, Nike's vice president and general manager of women's training.

CrossFit, a high intensity group training program, also has inspired fitness chic with brightly colored knee-high socks, colorful tanks and accessories like headbands and compression arm bands. "We're seeing fitness become a fashion look," said Chris Froio, vice president of fitness and training at Reebok, which sponsors the CrossFit Games.Since you are selected by the brides family to present the speech it thong bikini online your duty to be rational in your approach .

Danielle Duffy, 31, wears CrossFit t-shirts and sparkly silver headbands or customized pink-and-purple Reebok shoes both in the gym and out hanging out with pals.

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