Apricot Lane Aug 3, 2007
To go with those jeans are Free People bohemian-look dresses and tops, including a gray tunic embroidered with red accents and a shell-and-beaded rope belt, $148. Along with the popular labels, the shop has brought in some unique styles, such as handmade, embroidered and beaded slipper shoes from India, $45. (AZCentral -- Style)
Innkeeper grants guests a happy fate in Bath, Maine Jul 29, 2007
In the living room, an aged brass lamp refurbished with neon green adornments stood next to antique chairs reupholstered in mint green and a wooden coffee table with a lavender beaded tapestry under glass. Somehow it all blended, as if by pattern. (Boston Globe)
Surprising Diagnosis Jul 16, 2007
Her mother has a more distant goal - to help scientists find a cure for MS. Sandra Collazo passes the hours when her daughter is in the hospital making beaded bracelets that read: "Help Fight MS." She sells them to raise money for research. She's planning several other fundraising projects as well. (FOX61, CT)
A life after Harry Potter Jul 4, 2007
She dons a double-stringed gold and beaded Chanel necklace for the cameras. To her credit, Watson arrives at our interview unattended. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Disney targets tweens with 'Hannah,' 'High School' products Jun 26, 2007
Among the offerings, modeled by wannabe Hannahs even younger than 14-year-old Miley: a denim jumper with rhinestones, slim-cut Bermuda shorts, cargo-pocket capris with swaths of silver, a sundress topped with a denim vest and a sheer peach-colored beaded bolero worn over a regular tank top. A handful of the T-shirts were covered with Hannah's face, but otherwise logos and literal references to Hannah were kept to a minimum. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Piecing together the past Jun 9, 2007
THE FASHION The seamtresses piece together the past, fitting mannequins with yards of cranberry taffeta and gold polyester jacquard crepe accented with beaded necklines dipping just low enough, on the second floor of the Leonard Hotel, 205 W. Granite. Immediately outside the building s window is a sprawling view of many of the Mining City s notable attractions the ball will celebrate. (Montana Standard, MT)
Girls' Night Out A night of shopping, cocktails, and fun Jun 8, 2007
LeJeune Accessories will display their handmade beaded jewelry and handbags. Visit: www. (Weehawken Reporter, NJ)
Quick Travel Guide to Kabul Jun 1, 2007
Handcrafted items such as bracelets, beaded purses, pillow cases and pull-over tops made by Women to Women, an organization empowering women by providing a trade, are easily found, too. Sara Afghan is an upscale clothing boutique with fashionable wear designed by Sara Rahmani. (Suite101.com)
Flea Market Vendors list May 24, 2007
Belva Carroll Beaded baskets, candleholders. John Christensen Antiques, household items, Asian and Royal Copenhagen. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
Great New Summer Outfits For The Office May 16, 2007
A simple outfit like this one calls for a statement piece of jewelry such as a bold, beaded necklace. You're seeing city shorts everywhere. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Entrepreneur exports 'Best of Thailand' May 10, 2007
The Sassy Thai clothing line is best known for its jean outfits that are embroidered, have beaded appliqu;s, are painted or contain lacework. The line also includes silk clothing, crocheted tops, Thai-style sandals and jewelry to complement the jeans and jackets. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Custom-made in Saigon May 9, 2007
A plain silk ao dai costs $65 and is made in a day; ones fashioned with heavier fabric (hand-painted silk, beaded velvet) start at $150 and need a week or more. A free fashion show and tea salon -- with music and singing -- takes place every night but Tuesday at 8 p.m. 36-38 Ly Tu Trong St., D1, 011-84/8-822-3100. (CNN -- Travel)
Met's Costume Institute remembers the forgotten 'King of Fashion' Paul Poiret May 8, 2007
The exhibit does indeed close with a line of elaborate Art Deco beaded dresses by Poiret and then, on the very last mannequin, a simple chiffon Chanel. Comments On This Story. (North County Times)
Met crowns Poiret 'King of Fashion' May 8, 2007
"She could be ironic. She understood that the greatest luxury could be to appear simple." The exhibit does indeed close with a line of elaborate Art Deco beaded dresses by Poiret and then, on the very last mannequin, a simple chiffon Chanel. AP-ES-05-07-07 1646EDT. (Newsday -- New York City)
Celebrity labels are 'taking the invention out of fashion' May 6, 2007
Madonna's dress HMadonna's beaded evening dress sold at a New York store for $198 (99) but the line was quietly moved to the 'clearance' areas within weeks. Anya's bag Sainsbury's sold 20,000 of designer Anya Hindmarch's 5 cotton bag imprinted with 'I'm not a plastic bag. (Guardian Unlimited)
Emerald Coast Bead Society annual spring show May 5, 2007
Join the Emerald Coast Bead Society to view new works from its members, including polymer, lampwork and beaded jewelry, bead embroidery, batik clothing and artwork. Rudy Pendleton will provide live music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Wright Place, 80 E. Wright St. Mary Jordan, 455-6109, or e-mail. (Pensacola News Journal)
The Rowdy Boutique Apr 20, 2007
--Dakota Martin, known for classic pieces with a trendy twist, like the silk scarf halter with detachable beaded necklace. --Single Dress, marked by the use of luxurious fabrics and custom fabric prints reproduced from original artwork from Italy and France. (AZCentral -- Style)
Luxe Ways To Spend Your Tax Return Apr 19, 2007
Fashionistas are a-twitter over the ; featuring a tie back and beaded sash, this dress will carry you through September. Tired of renting a tuxedo. (Forbes)
Fashion revived Apr 16, 2007
While most garments are hung on padded hangers, other heavily beaded pieces must be contained in acid-free boxes to prevent tearing. "Everything takes space and energy," Brownscombe said. (The State News, MI)
Teens will spend $600 each to go to prom Apr 14, 2007
Moes' straight sky blue beaded gown cost her 325. "You have to get it early on because you have to kind of stake claim if you find a dress," she said. (Sioux City Journal)
Spring FashionNew clothes & accessories for women Apr 7, 2007
For spring, natural leather with metal hardware, beaded, or even colored tanned leather works ... Large hobos, structured messenger bags and the beaded clutch are all acceptable to lug your stuff. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
South Asian chic Mar 31, 2007
A halter silk dress in brown and rust with a beaded hemline just above the knees. But Srinivasan knows that's what fashion trends are all about. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
DESIGNED FOR SUCCESS Mar 26, 2007
"There's less competition and therefore it's easier to succeed. And I love designing shirts and blazers for our Mediterranean climate.'' -- Basics: Dress shirts, $175; holsters, $250; ties, $85. -- Where to find: RAG and Mingle in San Francisco; Fred Segal (holsters) in Los Angles; Tokyo; and custom orders, . ODA Fancy free Angie and Maggie Kim are used to people doing double takes -- and not because they are identical twins. In their voluminous skirts, appliqued tops, hand-dyed silks, beaded... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Showing off what L.A. does best Mar 24, 2007
A scoop-front, gold beaded fringe dress looked chic over a tank top, while a lacy black gown with a scalloped hem left just enough to the imagination. Subkoff's deconstructed tux looks were immensely cool white shirts with shoulders scooped out worn over black skinny jeans, or layered under a strapless black velvet dress. (Los Angeles Times)
Nice Day for a Green Wedding Mar 19, 2007
That s when I realized that the adorable beaded bodice and cap sleeves aren't designed for movement. They're designed to be adorable. (BusinessWeek)
Flo's on 7th Mar 16, 2007
Jones New York sweater set with beaded trim, $15. Liz Claiborne sweater dress, $16 (can also be worn as a tunic over jeans or leggings). (AZCentral -- Style)
BARELY THERE Mar 12, 2007
" Each model, with the exception of Kwon, had taken a pair of premium jeans and personalized them for the campaign. It seemed apt for a generation that has grown up designing MySpace pages on the Internet and picking special ring tones for their cell phones. One had cut and ripped holes in the jeans to represent poverty. Another attached newspaper articles to demonstrate the need for awareness. And another model painted a gold phoenix along a pants leg to symbolize prosperity and healing. Karen... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Get packing! Mar 11, 2007
The Times and Democrat - Get packing. Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
WIN A DRESS! Mar 5, 2007
Beaded with freshwater pearls at the dropped waist and front band ... PROM DRESS CONCEPT Silk charmeuse floor-length gown with beaded straps joined with a buckle under the breasts. (Boston Globe)
Two of a kind Mar 3, 2007
Frothy tiers of organza might be layered over what looks like a chain-mail tunic made of beaded lace, and a sihouette might swell into poufs at the bust and hips. These are otherworldly creations in the flimsiest materials, suitable for mermaids or nymphs and very few women. (Los Angeles Times)
Show REACTION Feb 24, 2007
Welana Fields is in the viewer's face with "Let's Make Her an Indian, Let's Put on Her Osage Clothes" a mixed-media piece of giant paper-doll clothing, complete with beaded jewelry. Camacho disappoints with her predictable painting so tied into the theme of the show that it leaves no room for reaction. (Durango Herald)
This Coat Could Save American Fashion: Feb 17, 2007
That same year, she offered cocktail dresses that combined plain, sweaterlike tops with full satin skirts, a far cry from the bosomy, beaded evening clothes that were then fashionable. But the reason we remember Klein todayand the reason that so many have high hopes for Toledo's reinvention of the brandis because of her greatest innovation: She was the first designer to offer separate but interchangeable staples (the white shirt, well-cut trousers, tailored jackets, simple skirts, and a... (Slate)
A touch of style on deck Feb 16, 2007
The beaded, studded hats are geared toward women who would wear them to church, the women said. The hats retail for $80 to $200, they said. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Business)
Ultra-thinmodels avoidLondon ban Feb 13, 2007
Tunic tops, long beaded necklaces and knee-high boots dominated. The bigger fashion houses tend to peddle their wares in New York, Paris or Milan, and where designers go, buyers follow. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Stitches over time Feb 11, 2007
- If it exists, or can be imagined, it can be beaded ... A few days later, Kapi presented him with a beaded belt buckle ... One morning recently, Kapi sat with family members and beaded in The People's Center, the Salish and Kootenai tribes' cultural museum on the Flathead Reservation. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Oh, yes, it's the dress Feb 10, 2007
V-shaped necklines that dip almost to the waist, front and back are featured in many collections: in a champagne-colored evening gown at Bill Blass; in a black, beaded number at Ellen Tracy. Normally such plunging necklines look glamorous and sexy. (Orlando Sentinel)
Fashion Week Feb 7, 2007
Acra, who studied in Paris and New Yorks Esmond School of Design, is known for her signature beaded embroideries and fabric combinations. . (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Project Prom Feb 6, 2007
The back will be open with beaded straps that criss cross. Samantha Simmons. (Pensacola News Journal)
Native styles show a traditional flair Feb 3, 2007
A beaded long-stem rose at the hip line adds color and texture to the dress. The beaded dress is accented by the extra long fringe on the yokes, sleeves and the double row on the bottom of the hemline. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Smoking ban may extend its reach Feb 1, 2007
Seat belts, traffic light cameras, phone tapping, Passports, No more 10 commandments in the court rooms, no more prayer or a Pledge to the Allegiance in school, no beaded snow tires year aroundDOES anyone out there know how many new laws went into effect this year. Last year. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Hollywood-inspired bridal fashions Jan 31, 2007
beaded bodice with an extreme dropped waist. Two tiers of beaded tulle flow into a sweep train. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Beads set artsy side free Jan 27, 2007
Beaded charms are a sparkly gift to give and get. Margot Potter advises crafters to work with good materials. (AZCentral -- Home)
'Curse of the Golden Flower' Jan 12, 2007
Her forehead is beaded with sweat and she's wracked with tremors. To combat this, the emperor has ordered the imperial doctor (Ni Dahong) to prepare an herbal potion of the emperor's concoction, but the empress is not convinced of its worth. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
All in the family Jan 12, 2007
EXETER -- The scent of lavender soap, the sparkle of beaded necklaces and the softness of organic cotton sweaters beckon from their perches inside Serendipity boutique ... The Hollywood-based supplier specializes in beaded jewelry handmade by women in a Guatemalan region devastated by Hurricane Stan in October 2005. (Seacoast New Hampshire)