Rani looks hot in bikini Aug 11, 2009
Rani Mukherjee will be seen in a two-piece swimsuit flaunting her curves alongside co-actor Shahid Kapoor in their new movie 'Dil Bole Hadippa. 10 Aug, 2009. (India Times, India)
Scruffy dilemma Aug 7, 2009
My interviewer was a rather strict middle-aged woman in a tight black two-piece suit. She began by asking about my educational background and my reasons for wanting to work in the retail sector. (BBC News -- UK)
The swimsuit’s role in creating champions Aug 4, 2009
They removed a skirt from the original suit and, with additional material Meg bought in Paris, fashioned a two-piece suit consisting of a brassiere that opened and closed in the front, and a bottom, akin to a pair of tight-fitting briefs ... The two-piece suit gave her more freedom of movement. (Boston Globe)
Swimwear business a perfect fit Aug 4, 2009
She designs, selects materials and has mix-and-match two-piece bathing suits manufactured in China ... Her line includes cover-ups and she said tankinis also are coming -- the latest choice of two-piece suits with midriff cover-up for a "girls gone mild" movement for teens and for curvier women who might not be a size 2, according to Associated Press reports. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Fifty years ago: fashion in Hawaii Aug 1, 2009
Instead, the "it" girls wore custom-made two-piece suits from Linn's in Waikiki. In solid colors such as blue, yellow, red and green, they were made of cotton duck that wore like iron. (Honolulu Advertiser)
la belly vita (4) Aug 1, 2009
For the summer, a great bathing suit, usually a two-piece. A maternity bikini features adjustable bottoms that tie they can be worn above, on or below your belly. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
In France, A New Generation of Women Says Non to Nude Sunbathing Jul 26, 2009
Some observers, including Kaufmann, have also noted that the return to the two-piece is also a response to rising concerns about skin cancer. But the more concealing swim wear trend is also part of a wider social movement by younger French women who are shunning the less inhibited habits of previous generations. (Time.com)
Skip Gates Speaks Jul 22, 2009
He has black hair and was dressed in a two-piece black suit, and I was dressed in a navy blue blazer with gray trousers and, you know, my shoes. And I love that the 911 report said that two big black men were trying to break in with backpacks on. (Slate)
Turn on the guilt: Shows were ashamed to love Jul 21, 2009
Now, Columbo and I are together again due to Netflix, each episode an hour-long oasis where guy who wears a salmon-colored two-piece suit, drives a Peugeot and has a lazy eye and can still make the world right. Linda Dahlstrom. (MSNBC -- Television)
Celebrating 100 Jul 21, 2009
The '40s mark the introduction of what's recognized as the modern bikini and it's represented in the collection by a skirted two-piece with ruffles. The iconic strapless one-piece from the '50s that emphasized the hourglass figure was also reinvented, as was a stretch velvet, deep lunging monokini from the 1970s. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
On being stylish, cheap, but not old Jul 20, 2009
Year that designer Louis Reard had his models display a skimpy, two-piece bathing suit named for a Pacific atoll where atomic bombs were tested, according to the U.S. Census Bureau: 1946. Number of women's clothing stores that now carry the bikini, once viewed as scandalous and expected to be a short-lived fad: 47,000 (sales now more than $31 billion a year). (Honolulu Advertiser)
Get the Look Jul 15, 2009
With its straight off the runway pattern and simple cut, this two-piece is a crowd pleaser ... With a bikini top that ties at the neck and back and a frilly skirted bottom, you'll look and feel cute in this red hot two-piece ... With a two-piece that's true to its name, this Flirty Floral Top & Bottom from Forever 21 is the perfect way to test out the water of the season's prettiest trend. (Teen Vogue)
Tradition gets a couture twist Jul 12, 2009
Pakistani designer Maheen Khan recently created the half-sari, a two-piece combination that tucks a separate dupatta into a folded petticoat, at a price tag of Rs 40-50,000. Like the abaya which morphed to suit its Saudi clientele, much of the experimentation back home has been inspired by the desire to appeal to more customers. (India Times, India)
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for July 5 Jul 5, 2009
Designer Louis Reard had his models display a skimpy, two-piece bathing suit named for a Pacific atoll where the hydrogen bomb was first detonated -- the bikini. Many considered the design scandalous and most viewed it as a short-lived fad. (PR Newswire)
Fittest body on the planet? Jul 2, 2009
First up was the swimsuit competition featuring two-piece bikinis and high heels, followed by the themewear event. RiAnne's choice of an African theme turned out to be an inspired one and she believes that the originally of the suit shone on stage. (iAfrica.com)
Quiet anti-conformity at Paris Men's Fashion Week Jul 1, 2009
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A Brief History of the Bikini Jun 28, 2009
In honor of the season, we present a two-piece celebration of the two-piece: In 2006, on the swimsuit's 60th birthday, Julia Turner chronicled the rise of the bikini in America. Click on the module above to launch that slide-show essay, "A Brief History of the Bikini," reintroduced below. (Slate)
Summer of '79 Jun 27, 2009
They feature feminine details such as ruffles and modest halter tops and the line includes high-waisted two-piece suits. Her beach cover-ups are recycled reverse-print aloha shirts that she cuts up and repurposes by sculpting cute little sleeveless, button-front tunics from them. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Miss SDSU, Miss Hot Springs win preliminary awards at Miss S.D. Pageant Jun 20, 2009
Emily Anne Miller took the swimsuit title wearing a turquoise two-piece. Heeb is from Midland, Miller is from Irene. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Buy Kids' Summer Pajamas Online Jun 19, 2009
An extra frosty, glittery ice cream cone and the words Just Chillin add to the two-piece pajama set s cool character. Comes with a matching hair scrunchy. (Suite101.com)
Ladies Swimwear; What's Hot, What's Not (36) Jun 1, 2009
Boy Leg, Bandeau, Skater Suit, Tunic, Girl Leg, Surplice, Halter, Triangle, Tie-Side, Low-Waist, High-Waist, Underwire, Shelf Bra, Soft Cup, Hard Cup, No Cup, Removable Padding, V-Neck, High-Neck, Plunging, One Piece, Two Piece and yes, Three Piece. And just like the myriad options at Starbucks, they can be mixed and matched to come up with just the right style to suit your taste and form. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
The case for dress standards in court May 31, 2009
Senior U.S. District Judge Gustave Diamond said that he hasn't noticed many changes in the way lawyers dress in his 31 years on the bench -- other than the fact that most men's suits these days are two-piece versus three. Generally, in federal court, attorneys dress professionally all the time, he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mitchell, 'Bikini Girl' honored at 'Idol' finale May 22, 2009
Appropriately, Katrina "Bikini Girl" Darrell picked up her trophy for best attitude in a two-piece ensemble. More surprising than her wardrobe was who joined her for a "Vision of Love" performance: Kara DioGuardi, the judge who infamously outsang Darrell during her audition. (FOX 11, AZ)
Relive the best and worst Idol moments May 21, 2009
Not Katrinas, but the one worn by judge Kara DioGuardi, who battled with Katrina throughout the audition rounds and showed up onstage for a surprise duet with her antagonist wearing her own two-piece suit. Ryan said afterwards that she earned a big donation to charity for that performance, and if nothing else she proved she was a better sport than the pouty Katrina. (MSNBC -- News)
Flirty florals are key to summer fashion May 18, 2009
Laura Tucker (freshman-art history) said she was most excited for American Apparel's new metallic and animal-print suits, which are available in both one-piece and two-piece versions. She said she planned to pair her suits with a crochet cover-up or cut-off shorts and a forehead-grazing headband. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Material needs May 18, 2009
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Australian designer blends art, science, fashion May 12, 2009
Heiss created a two-piece jewelry set for the transdermal insulin patches, which are in development in Australia, the United States and other countries. A silver vial ---- which can be worn as a necklace or attached to a keychain ---- carries a supply of the tiny patches and acts as an applicator to press them into the skin of the finger. (North County Times)
Oprah's big chicken May 7, 2009
A two-piece meal with the new Kentucky Grilled Chicken product is shown at a KFC location in Louisville, Ky. Coupons were available on Oprah. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Silk’s superpowers May 7, 2009
Unlike insects, spiders have eight legs, a two-piece body, and usually eight eyes of different sizes and shapes. Spiders don t have chewing mouthparts. (Science News for Kids)
Anniversary Trip Morphs Into Madness May 6, 2009
Sparky bought the scarf for me in the Bahamas on our honeymoon to accessorize my going away outfit, an aqua and brown two-piece suit I didn't wear coming home. Cutoffs and pigtails were more fitting because we cut our trip short to get home for the Maifest. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
The Pageant Interview May 3, 2009
A very nice two piece business suit (could be skirt or pants although skirts are more prevalent) is appropriate for the interview. Solid colors are nice, and are probably preferably for a shorter contestant. (Suite101.com)
Shrewd Cincinnati barbecue shop pours on saucy marketing Apr 28, 2009
In the first week BarBe stood at the front of the restaurant donning a two-piece and secured with a bicycle chain 25 new customers came in. The next week, 30. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Prostheses likely to stay amputees' top remedy Apr 19, 2009
They range from a two-piece gripper known as a Greifer to a lifelike hand encased in a brown glove to an old-fashioned hook ... At Dr. Imbriglia's office last week, Mr. Arnold used his two-piece Greifer to delicately pinch and lift a penny. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dreamy event Apr 13, 2009
Business suits, business trip The yellow two-piece. Or the green. (Boston Globe)
New store to fill niche for women's clothes (149) Apr 12, 2009
Sheely said the boutique offers items that people currently must drive to Spearfish or Rapid City to buy, including one- and two-piece ladies' dresses. Other items for sale are long-sleeved blouses, some with rhinestone embroidery. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sampler for April 9 Apr 9, 2009
Tonight the Easter Bunny will get that assistance as members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Marlboro Aerie #3565 and Auxiliary gather at their Florence Street location to fill thousands of two-piece plastic eggs with taste-tempting goodies. Dozens of the Eagles and friends will work at a feverish pace to complete the awesome task of filling the colorful eggs in about three hours. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Bipasha, Kareena are bikini babes Apr 8, 2009
"Kareena and Priyanka carried off their bikini act in their respective movies pretty well because they had the right attitude and confidence to carry off the two-piece with aplomb. They were sure of their bodies as well as the way they were looking on the camera," ace photographer Dabboo Ratnani told IANS over phone from Mumbai ... "Bipasha really took the audience by surprise with her bikini act in the movie. She looked hot, sexy and very confident. The best part about her is that she has got a... (India Times, India)
Picking a Fitness Swimsuit for Begi... Apr 1, 2009
If you want a two piece, there are a few options on bottoms including bikini, boy shorts, and some skorts. The two piece tops are better suited for small bust women, as there is limited support in this style ... The most supportive two piece would probably be with the tankini, which is a bathing suit bottom with a top that looks like a tank top. (Suite101.com)
Muslim Women in U.S. Struggle to Balance Cultures Mar 29, 2009
Zeinab Fakhreddine, a Lebanese-American woman raised in Dearborn, walks down the street wearing a traditional two-piece suit and a Muslim headscarf, called a hijab. The scarf covers her hair and tightly frames her face. (Fox News)
Sudan's leader ends Egyptian trip Mar 26, 2009
The BBC's Cairo reporter Ranyah Sabry says Mr Bashir was wearing a Western style two-piece suit - the first time since the ICC warrant that he has not worn the traditional white Sudanese national costume in public. The two leaders discussed the search for a resolution to the Darfur conflict. (BBC News)
Dancing with the Stars recap: Ouch! Woz gets the 10 nobody wants Mar 24, 2009
Hes the samba queen in hot pink two-piece dress. They both look good in their outfits, but she is clearly uncomfortable out there. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Ocean hues rule Mar 19, 2009
"I remember all the fluorescent colors in high school and how they made you look tanner even if you didn't go outside," says designer Doo-ri Chung, whose counts a powder-blue, two-piece cocktail outfit, with a twist-neck tunic and mini skirt, as one of her favorite looks of her collection. "I think brighter colors actually let you look healthier.". (AZCentral -- Style)
POLE POSITION: Yes, it's the U.S. Pole Dance championship Mar 17, 2009
The favorite took the stage as the night's second to last performance and showed why she truly is "The Pole Queen." Dressed in a white two-piece outfit and veil, Butterfly lived up to her name. She defied gravity. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Spring Break Swimsuit Guide: The Best Suits for Apple... Mar 6, 2009
But if you do choose to rock a sexy two-piece, pair a solid colored top with printed bottom which can create the illusion of a more balanced silhouette. Related Stories. (Fox News)
Dateline: Historic Fort Meade Mar 4, 2009
The two-piece uniform will cost the school approximately $30,000 for 100 uniforms. Donations are being accepted to assist with cost. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Orlin Brommer: Dobby’s Bakery Feb 28, 2009
For you who are not lucky enough to have had coffee at Dobby s, the coffee pot was an hourglass shaped two piece glass utensil made by Pyrex. Mrs. Dobberphul heated water in the lower pot until it boiled up into the upper pot containing the coffee grounds. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Decision on Discovery could come today Feb 25, 2009
Officials said computer commands to separate the fairing - a two-piece diamter nose cone that protects the spacecraft as it rockets through the atmosphere - appeared to have been sent properly seconds after the rocket's third stage ignited. But the commands were not executed. (Florida Today)
Rio: A great getaway Feb 21, 2009
She said going for the two-piece helped her find that inner Brazilian ... But this is Rio, where you are so captivated by the sounds of the ocean and the beat of bossa nova, that you don't worry about a two-piece creeping toward wedgie land. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Alvord: SI swimsuit issue losing its luster Feb 20, 2009
There are the usual see-through tops, thong bottoms with sand plastered on buttocks and 179 two-piece bikinis that appear to be rejects from the Victoria s Secret outlet store. There is more body painting starting on Page 112, with 21-year-old Brooklyn Decker no relation to the power tool posing bare naked with a map of the Caribbean air-brushed on her front to hide all of the naughty spots. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Summer fashion refresh Feb 17, 2009
I have challenged my brain to come up with two-piece outfits from my existing wardrobe. It's funny how you suddenly fall back in love with that silk blouse you almost forgot you had because you never have a reason to think about it. (iAfrica.com)
Dita Von Teese: Couture's vanishing act Feb 11, 2009
From left, Dita Von Teese with designer Elie Saab, Von Teese on stage at the Crazy Horse in Paris, a sketch of the two piece ensemble by Saab ... The two piece ensemble hugs every one of Teese's well documented curves and boasts handy front pockets. (International Herald Tribune)
Taking the plunge Feb 7, 2009
Women should choose a sleek racing suit as well; some two-piece options are available. Keep in mind that chlorine may eventually break down the fibers, so wash according to manufacturer s instructions. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
