Economy-chic Fashion Tips for Fall ... Nov 12, 2008
This casual look goes for blazers too and is very on-trend. Anything goes in boots this season reboot your wardrobe by digging out those 70s style knee-highs or cuff boots, they are oh-so-now. (Suite101.com)
Braves losing patience in Peavy watch Nov 12, 2008
I was explaining some potential moves to a more casual Braves fan yesterday and it dawned on me that no matter what direction this takes, there s a good chance that almost half of the impact players are different guys next year. That s the age of turnaround we live in, I guess. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Booth gives $300 million gift to University Nov 11, 2008
Students proudly wear their new University of Chicago Booth School of Business casual attire. Fama said Booth s generous gift presents the school with an incredible challenge. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
First Impressions Last: How Accountants Can Improve Their Image Nov 11, 2008
If a smart casual look is appropriate, the clothes should be fairly structured and not too textured ... When the shirt was removed on dress-down Fridays the polo shirt became the natural standby as it has neck detail whereas the tee shirt does not fit the bill for smart casual, Equally relevant - women can make a huge difference by adding a necklace or a scarf to an outfit to complete the look Shoes show status, personality and attention to detail. (Accounting Web, UK)
Dress for less when under financial duress Nov 11, 2008
Restyle sells casual and business wear, including clothing by Ann Taylor, Express, Banana Republic, and Eddie Bauer. The shop accepts clean-pressed items by season that are no older than 3 years. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
America: Now More Divided Than in 2004 Nov 11, 2008
Rick Warren of the Saddleback Church wears flowered shirts in part because his "target" audience, "Saddleback Sam," "prefers the casual and informal over the formal." Megachurches tailor their services to lifestyles. One California megachurch advertises different lifestyle venues for its Sunday morning servicea "Country Gospel" hoedown, a gathering known as "The Edge" (with Starbucks coffee and Mountain Dew), and a "Traditions" hall with music from a baby grand piano. (Slate)
Obama's victory is historic, but now the real work begins Nov 11, 2008
Leonard wrote on Nov 6, 2008 2:16 PM:" The peace of casualties and wounded in the dozens instead of the tens of thousands.As for terrorism building to something bigger, 9/11 occurred on the Republicans watch. ". t jefferson wrote on Nov 6, 2008 1:44 PM:" L - ah yes the peace of warplanes bombing in Bosnia, peacekeepers in somilia and tomahawks flying into ethiopia (IT) and the internet bubble. Oh how selective some people's memories are. I guess if we ignore the terrorist attacks like clinton... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
More senior citizens seek employment Nov 9, 2008
- Wear business casual attire to interviews. Make direct eye contact with the interviewer and have confidence. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Runway Ready Nov 8, 2008
Casual flirting sometimes resulted in pillaging serious spiritual doctrines and revered symbols and hurting the devotees, Rajan Zed pointed out and added that their divine beings were not just costumes ... Fabulous fitness and everyday comfortable, casual and long lasting fashions by Bella, Soma and Alternative ... If you do, maybe your girlfriend or boyfriend was the more casual, reserved type and didn't feel comfortable seeing you hang out with other people risking the chances of you be taken... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
How to Wear Coats & Jackets for Fal... Nov 7, 2008
Casual jacket sleeves should be rolled-up to the elbow and oversized, boyfirend blazers can double-down as dresses ... Jackets and blazers take on a more casual look, with sleeves that should be rolled or ruched-up. (Suite101.com)
Great Winter Looks for Men : 2008 /... Nov 6, 2008
For men who prefer a more casual and rugged approach to wardrobe, the secret to success in the winter is to invest in quality, and focus on fit and accenting features in lieu of co-ordinating accessories and other items that may not compliment your particular style ... Brown is highly recommended, as black lends a rather serious aire to a very casual look. (Suite101.com)
Timeless Timepiece Nov 6, 2008
You can find bangle watches at all price levels from high end gold and silver designer bangle watches, to fun, casual ones you can wear every day ... Something I can use for casual occasions, to the office and at times to a cocktail party ... As long as the women's watch you choose doesn't have gross markings, velcro or rubber straps, or oversized components, most watches should be able to shift between formal, dressy occasions and casual, everyday wear. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Packing Right for Your Winter Honeymoon Nov 6, 2008
Hankey also suggests neutral T-shirts, sexy dresses that can be dressed up or down, shorts, a couple of skirts and a pair of casual and dressy sandals ... "Wear your ski parka on the plane with a nice pair of jeans, a sweater and casual boots.Bring two pairs of leggings and a few thermal T-shirts to layer under your parka when you hit the slopes and don't forget your socks, gloves and ski goggles. "Pack a few sparkly tops or tank tops that you can pair with the jeans you wore on the plane and... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
New York Fashion Week: Marc by Marc Jacobs Nov 5, 2008
It s not so casual as before, it s a little more dressy, more neon, more sparkle, said Jacobs, who himself has gone through a style revolution with two hour gym sessions seven days a week and a new navy-blue hair-dye job. Post this story to. (Yahoo News -- Fashion and Modeling)
Ugg - Men in Boots Nov 4, 2008
Uggs are so casual and are not something that brings glamour to an outfit ... The average man will have to have a very casual and confident look if he is to wear them with any style. (WalesOnline)
Born with a birthmark and nowhere to hide Nov 4, 2008
A casual peck on the cheek meant carefully swinging my hair between my face and the kissers to avoid branding him with MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix NC35. Sometimes Id step back and wave to avoid a physical exchange, which killed me, because my natural level of enthusiasm is akin to that of a puppy. (MSNBC -- Health)
Georgia fails to reach potential Nov 4, 2008
AJC sports columnist Mark Bradley covers the field. The entry titled "Timid Georgia fails to embrace potential," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Recession-proof retailers Nov 2, 2008
The store is full of upscale brands like St. John evening and casual wear and Stuart Weitzman shoes, along with fur products. Some of the fur coats selling for thousands of dollars in the store are also sold at Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, though at lower prices at Posh, said Cy Cerro, who leads the corporation that owns the store. (Fresno Bee)
Winning wool Nov 2, 2008
It's nice enough to wear on a casual night out but warm enough to layer under a parka while dog mushing. The verdict: Best all-around. (Anchorage Daily News)
Frightful dates? Nov 1, 2008
In casual conversation I told her a place I hung out ... In casual conversation I told her a place I hung out ... In casual conversation I told her a place I hung out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Getting a Handel on long voting lines Nov 1, 2008
All right guys, that s enough, said Obama, wearing a casual outfit and sunglasses in the early evening. You got a shot, he told the photographers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The new romantic Nov 1, 2008
It's a look that can shape-shift from casual street wear to subdued formal with a couple of minor changes: the addition of a wool waistcoat, a satin stripe down the trousers, a velvety fedora. Goover bowler hat, $55 at Harry Rosen (www. (Globe and Mail)
More of this story Nov 1, 2008
All of them lament the gradual onset of casual trends in menswear. Inside the store, the phrase "Dress Down Day," which Kaplan said became a Friday custom in Downtown office towers during the mid-1980s, is uttered with a tone of disgust. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
How to Tie a Necktie : The Four-in-... Oct 30, 2008
Typically the four-in-hand is a more informal knot, pairing great in a casual manner with denim or worn rakishly ... The four-in-hand is the most common styling of knot for neckties because it is, quite honestly, the easiest and the most casual. (Suite101.com)
Sa Sa Fragrance Awards 2008 - Special Consumer Lifestyle Choice Award Oct 29, 2008
Web search enhanced by. Tuesday October 28, 2008. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Glamour and gossip Oct 29, 2008
- Judith Desjardins of Bodybag and Jude promoted her brand of sportswear in cotton jumpsuits and halter dresses, casual suitings and jersey pleated pieces in her first Toronto showing ... Joe Fresh's yoga-inspired line, Rudsak's leathers and Vancouverite Mellinda Mae-Harlingten's pretty Ts and jeans, as well as silk ruffled dresses, offered a non-generic casual wardrobe. (Canada.com)
Dadeville students kick off annual homecoming week Oct 28, 2008
The casual dress could only mean one thing homecoming week has started in Tiger Country. DHS students are preparing for Friday night s game against Horseshoe Bend School by lining up several activities and events to prepare for homecoming. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
The Annual Greenwich Village Hallow... Oct 27, 2008
The parade became a place for gay men and women to express themselves freely in a casual environment. In fact, gays usually thought of the parade as a straight event, while straight people tended to associate it with the drag queens and leather daddies who took part in it. (Suite101.com)
Working girls' fashion misdemeanors Oct 26, 2008
For casual occasions, meeting parents, cocktail parties or business meetings, women are expected to always look their best. But our corporate-fashion-police investigations often catch career women's style misdemeanors, which can lead to bigger disasters. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Top 5 Fashion Faux Pas of 2008 Oct 25, 2008
Tip for younger men who prefer a casual look. Lose the sloppy look and find something that fits your body correctly wearing enormous clothes simply makes one look ridiculous. (Suite101.com)
Amid slump, singles cut dating costs Oct 25, 2008
Romantically, singles are turning down swanky restaurants for casual rendezvous or even homemade dinners, she said ... Since then her dates have been more casual, if more original ... Sarah is pitching more casual date ideas to avoid winding up at a pricey place she can't afford. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Mall expands selections in time for holidays Oct 24, 2008
The store offers jeans and tops, dresses both casual and dressy and skirts, and a large selection of shoes. Charlotte Russe has casual-to-dressy wear for going out on the town or for work, DesRochers said. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
New shape, new jobsBusiness owner puts together fall wardrobe Oct 23, 2008
KALAMAZOO -- Jeans, T-shirts and casual shoes. Nothing wrong with that. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Men's Style & Fashion Trends : The ... Oct 23, 2008
Due to the popularity of the business-casual concept with many employers nowadays, the polo shirt has made a return to popularity for both the young and the young at heart ... The polo shirt really reaches it's maximum effect when worn casually it is perfect with jeans, casual pants, and even corduroy. (Suite101.com)
DLF to bring Alcott brand to India Oct 23, 2008
Alcott, which derives its name from all cotton, offers casual wear for both men and women. The company has over 160 stores across Europe. (India Times)
Dress for your shape Oct 23, 2008
Pair with a bikini top as a bra, if you feel you can't go without any bust support, for a great casual look ... Pop the dress over wide-leg trousers for a more casual look, or slip on a pair of strappy heels to take it to a party. (iAfrica.com)
INDUSTRY WOES: Casual dining chains struggle, hunger for change Oct 23, 2008
Casual dining chains hunger for change - USATODAY.com ... Casual dining chains hunger for change ... By Bruce Horovitz, USA TODAY If there's one moment that crystallizes the sorry state of the casual dining industry, it's Ruby Tuesday's gambit this summer to blow up a store "live" online. (USA Today -- Money)
Valley events Oct 23, 2008
Dress attire is casual or wear a Halloween costume. The three best costumes will receive a monetary award. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Lakme India Fashion Week `09: Day 3 Oct 23, 2008
The formal and the casual were seamlessly blended to produce the best in wearable and comfortable collection. The modern man seems to have broken the boundary of masculine colours to venture into lighter, summery pastel shades this season. (Zee News)
Style meets substance at church fashion show Oct 22, 2008
The fashion show is scheduled to consist of four categories casual, semi-formal, formal and cultural. The group plans to unveil their fashions on the church runway at 5 p.m. Saturday. (Florida Today)
Liberal and 'real Americans' Oct 22, 2008
In addition to the intense damage cocaine can cause to the liver, intestines, heart, and lungs, even casual use of the drug will impair the brain and cause serious damage to the central nervous system ... In addition to the intense damage cocaine can cause to the liver, intestines, heart, and lungs, even casual use of the drug will impair the brain and cause serious damage to the central nervous system. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Best Man Oct 22, 2008
I don t do a lot of casual talking unless it is lunch ... Casual talkers are sometimes good. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Dating a spoiled princess? Oct 21, 2008
I mean, grown people can do what they want, and if a dude decides to buy me a Prada purse and we ve only been casually dating while we try to see if we want to take it further, I can t stop him from doing that ... Like Foots and Tazzee expressed before I am not asking or expecting a guy I am casually dating to fork over major bucks for a present or because we are in the mall buy me this or that ... These are grown women that are out choosing to have casual sex. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Dress to kill: How to get the Bond look Oct 20, 2008
Shaken, not stirred: Daniel Craig as 007 goes from suave to macho to casual ... If you're wearing a casual shirt, leave some (but not too many) buttons undone, and stick to plain cotton in muted colours. (Independent)
Mark Dolliver: Friday Pilates Oct 19, 2008
Forty-three percent rated their attire "casual business"; 28 percent wear "casual street clothes"; 19 percent don a uniform. Just 9 percent wear "formal business clothes." Even among those with household income of $50,000-plus, fewer work in formal business clothes (10 percent) than in casual street attire (16 percent) ... Men were twice as likely as women to say they go formal (12 percent vs. 6 percent), but they're also more likely to show up in casual street clothes (31 percent vs. 25... (AdWeek)
This Is Bear Territory Oct 19, 2008
Even in fine-dining restaurants, casual attire is the norm, along with hiking boots. Coolest souvenir: A donation to the Glacier National Park Fund to help preserve the park. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
HEATTECH - The Warm-up and Stay-warm Range of Wear Global Try It Campaign Oct 17, 2008
UNIQLO enjoyed superb growth by providing high-quality casual wear at remarkably low prices. Our business expanded significantly on the back of a boom in our fleece products in 1998. (PR Newswire)
My life on the edge Oct 17, 2008
I once dressed business formal on a casual Friday. I use italics even when it doesn t make sense to do so. (Washington Daily News, NC)
STORE MANAGEMENT Oct 16, 2008
And while our dress code may be business casual, nothing's casual about our focus on making things better and realizing potential. You'll like us, because you're like us. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Chef to serve at charter school Oct 16, 2008
Not just yet, Saia joked, referring to the high school dress code, which is business casual and requires boys to wear shirts and ties. But the kids already are in uniform. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
As Big As All Outdoors Oct 15, 2008
MERCHANDISE: Hunting, camping and fishing gear, along with boats, casual apparel and other items. ON THE NET. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Who's in your succa? Oct 14, 2008
Invited for the casual spirit I need in my succa. Perhaps he can reinforce it. (Jerusalem Post, Israel)
Shake up your look with new fashion books Oct 13, 2008
Denim cutoffs that measure "3 inches from crotch to hem" are an iconic item in the California Casual category. Find an off-kilter kilt (unfortunately, most of us have never, ever seen one), if you want to be in the Arty Slick category. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Who's best suited for the White House? Oct 12, 2008
At rallies, where the candidates have been known to shuck their jackets and roll up their sleeves, McCain looks as if he's ready to frame a house, while Obama looks like an accountant baffled by casual Friday ... "You take off the coat and roll up the sleeves -- 'Look, I'm a real guy.' He might do better to wear a pair of gray pants and a navy blazer in a more casual setting. Or, he's been known to wear a tan suit, which is a big fashion step for a politician. If he did that and then took his... (Los Angeles Times)
Styles hit runway at Women's World Fest Oct 11, 2008
That inspired her "Horsechicks Hawai'i," a line of casual wear. Tomorrow, East Honolulu Clothing Co. will celebrate horses by introducing a new print, Pegasus; 265-7326 or. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Five Fashion Dos and Don'ts Oct 10, 2008
CK: I think we're just way too casual. Blame it on the casual Friday trend or the whole Internet boom. (Suite101.com)
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Reasons to vote for Obama-Biden Oct 10, 2008
These are not casual acquaintances but DEAR FRIENDS. These associations show his utter lack of judgment. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Singer Sheryl Crow starts clothing line Oct 10, 2008
Grammy-winning singer Sheryl Crow, who says she's always been a girl who likes to wear jeans, has launched a new casual clothing line. It's called Bootheel Trading Co.. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Employees' threads can show company culture Oct 8, 2008
Joe Wojcik The dress code for ReGear Life Sciences Inc. President and CEO Chip Hanlon and his employees runs from casual to business formal, depending on the situation ... Chip Hanlon would be the first person to tell you he runs a casual company ... But corporate casual is a tough concept to nail down, because there s no universal standard. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Local woman sews her way from Danvers High to high fashion Oct 8, 2008
I have a higher-end collection, which is called VC20, and my casual collection, which is called Venni Caprice ... The casual collection is pretty much for anybody, anywhere. (Danvers Herald, MA)
The last hold out Oct 7, 2008
During the week, for whatever reason a more casual workplace, executives who didn t want to wear a coat after wearing one all day we were losing business, as much as 15 percent to 20 percent, according to calculations by his son, Vince Bommarito Jr. The Highway 40 construction has hurt, too, he said. Still, they can t come in jeans or tennis shoes, but they can come in business casual. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 6, 2008 Oct 7, 2008
John "Charles Keating" McCain, who wrote letters butting his Senatorial nose into an official investigation of a constituent, supporter and high stakes donor, complaining about casual interactions with questionable people. Phil "nation of whiners" Gramm, who spearheaded the "reforms" that precipitated the current climate of deregulatory abuse, writing McCain's economic policy and still hasn't been ruled out as a possible Secretary of the Treasury. (North County Times)
Whatever the occasion, wear right thing Oct 6, 2008
For day weddings, which tend to be more casual, steer clear of anything heavily beaded or sequined, says fashion consultant Lauren A. Rothman ... But for the most part, "cocktail parties are dressy-casual, so you can't go wrong if you wear a top with some special details and a skirt or tailored pants, plus heels or fancy flats," says stylist Joseph Williamson. (AZCentral -- Style)
Drinking, dunking and dancing at Oktoberfest Oct 5, 2008
Casual attire came in handy for many contestants -- and a few spectators -- as stein racers at all levels of skill and sobriety weaved through a 100-foot-long string of traffic cones with a tray loaded with five glasses of beer. Those who made it to the other end handed off to a partner who rushed back to the finish. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Why Does Lederhosen Conquer The Oktoberfest In Munich? Oct 4, 2008
nchen classifies the clothing of Oktoberfest-goers into three main groups: one category is everyday and casual clothes although usually with a certain touch added. "Often, combinations with checkered shirts or blouses catch the eye," says Egger. (Science Daily)