Jaguars pull together for victory Oct 13, 2008
Garrard made one of his postgame fashion statements by sporting a snazzy fedora and charcoal gray two-piece suit, but the defining statement was what he said about his team. "This game looked exactly like Jaguars football," Garrard said. (Florida Times-Union)
Minissha looks hot in swimsuit Oct 11, 2008
The way she tries to seduce Imran is highly acclaimed and now she has all set to seduce the audience by shooting in two-piece suit. It seems that Minissha has a long way to go. (Bollywood Mantra)
Here comes the bride, dressed to be fried Oct 10, 2008
Beside images of Ronson in a chequered bikini, NW also mysteriously relates that the DJ surprised onlookers "by wearing a two-piece". Finally, WD says, in the gravest of tones, that Katie Holmes has announced her intention to quit Scientology. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mankini, tankini... Oct 7, 2008
If you still want a two-piece without total exposure, then the 'tankini' is still around for the ladies. This year they feature more halter-necks with deeper necklines and skimpier bottoms, which should be remembered if you want to stay on-trend. (iAfrica.com)
Jacob Zuma exclusive Oct 7, 2008
Can you imagine Helen Zille in high heels and a two piece. You wouldn't see any MP absenteeism then, I guarantee. (iAfrica.com)
Nervous days as U.S. consumers tighten belts Oct 6, 2008
Still, she pulled out a coupon to buy a two-piece sweatsuit, and at The Children's Place she bought pants and shirts from the sale rack. "All the talk about how bad it is out there has started getting in my head," she said. (International Herald Tribune)
Chanel delivers Oct 4, 2008
House hallmark tweeds were waffled, loose-weave in graphic black and white for a coat with elbow-length sleeves and rounded shoulders over a chain-mail tunic, a boxy two-piece cinched by a shiny wide cummerbund and a slim skirt with a candy pink cardigan with cable knit sleeves. Jackets abbreviated to just below the bosom were held together by reams of chains and necklaces which tucked into low-slung belts. (The Age, Australia)
Cheerleaders' modest outfits Oct 4, 2008
The new two-piece uniforms are primarily black with silver accents. The tops are also a halter-style with silver accents and a silver "I" on the chest; the skirts are black with a wide silver band along the bottom, but are about 6 inches longer than the earlier versions. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Shopping at a slightly hidden gem in Kittery Oct 4, 2008
Prices can top that when an item is deemed a top name, new items, two-piece, winter coats and the like. They're still steals. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Festive and fun Sep 25, 2008
Cotton two-piece with dramatic yoke and versatile ruched sarung that works separately ... That makes sense because the baju kurung need no longer be viewed as an inseparable two-piece outfit each component has a life of its own. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Cheerleaders Shed Skimpy Uniforms Sep 24, 2008
After the football team dumped the school logo from the buttocks of their new pants, the university in Moscow got complaints that new two-piece cheerleader uniforms were too skimpy. "A number of fans were concerned that the uniforms were inappropriate," said Bruce Pitman, dean of students. (Fox News)
Parks, Hollingsworth united in marriage (1) Sep 22, 2008
She wore an ivory mock two-piece gown with an A-line skirt made of satin with an embellished lace overlay. The semi-cathedral train was accented with beaded appliqu/s. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Emerging Women's Fashion Trends for... Sep 18, 2008
This relaxed, easy look has been smartened-up in two-piece skirt and pants sets as in Marc Jacobs, Rag and Bone and Brian Reyes. Shimmering Sequins. (Suite101.com)
London Fashion Week Sep 17, 2008
Some of Lynn's experiments with tailoring, creating an all-in-one dress at the front and a two-piece suit at the back, were too clever for comfort. Yet the designer came up with sharp jumpsuits. (International Herald Tribune)
Make It With Wool Competition Held Sep 11, 2008
Other participants included: Jessica Dochterman, Mt. Horeb, dress; Alexia Gregare, Milton, jacket and skirt; Elizabeth Harnack, Janesville, pants, top and coat; Courtney Lobdell, Darlington, cape and skirt; Chelsea Norquay, Monticello, two-piece outfit; Abby Sattler, Chilton; jacket, vest and gauchos; and Robyn Wittkopf, Pewaukee, one piece outfit ... Other participants included: Rita Argus, Helenville, dress; Ami Cooper, De Forest, two-piece suit; Jeanette Lapinski, Port Washington, two-piece... (Agri-View, WI)
Bollywood's bikini tales Sep 9, 2008
While Kareena created quite a stir with her two-piece act, other Bollywood hotties are not to be left behind. Swimsuit or bikini scenes have become as big a craze now as item numbers were a year ago and actresses are ready to shed their inhibitions and clothes to up the glam quotient of a movie. (India Times, India)
Lace Handbag and Shoe Trend for Fal... Sep 8, 2008
The Rene Caovilla two-piece lace shoe is reminiscent of the austere Victorian age where fine lace adorned women. There are also of the season's ankle boot, including popular high street brands like Nine West. (Suite101.com)
Aussie gets the hang of New York fashion Sep 8, 2008
Buyers from Isetan, Saks, Harvey Nichols and Myer - and a clutch of passers-by - watched models carefully descend the hotel staircase wearing gowns, cocktail dresses and two-piece looks heavy on silk and lace. When Maticevski last showed in New York there was a stronger focus on tailored ready-to-wear. (The Australian)
Racing carnivals war over fashion Sep 4, 2008
Jacqui Demkiw of White Suede used her segment to launch several new swimwear designs, including the season's key look, a high-waisted two-piece with bandau bra. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Fashion Consultant's New Book Offers Advice on Style Choices Sep 4, 2008
As she yanks one blouse after another from the crush of garments in her closet, she may, in the process, spot the classic two-piece navy suit that looks great with a crisp white shirt and simple gold jewelry. But hasn't everyone in the office seen that outfit once a week for the past six months, she wonders. (Voices, CT)
Style check: Go off-shoulder this season Sep 4, 2008
"In fact, two-piece dresses are completely out of fashion these days. Showing the midriff is completely out. Neck and shoulders are the sexy part of the body," she said. Even though everyone gives thumbs up to the off-shoulder dress, women with fuller arms should shy away from them or else should wear a shawl, shrug or cross-jacket to hide the flab. (India Times, India)
Search continues for missing woman Sep 1, 2008
She was wearing a gray cotton, two-piece sweat suit and white slippers when she left home. Her son said she speaks with a slight English accent and smiles a lot. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Volunteers search for Alzheimer's patient Aug 31, 2008
She was last seen wearing a gray cotton, two-piece sweatsuit and white slippers. She's got a slight English accent, said her son, Frank Lopes, who flew in from Athens, Ga. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
NES-Inspired Bikini Aug 31, 2008
This titillating two-piece design incorporates the button scheme from a classic NES controller and is pictured in two different colors. Unfortunately, however, the "Geekini" is merely a concept at this point. (IGN Gear)
OUR VIPS DESCEND ON DENVER Aug 26, 2008
"See, a nice two-piece dark suit," he said to me. While one hand held a small plastic plate with what, under the mustard, looked like pastrami, his other hand opened the jacket to flash the label. (New York Post -- Gossip)
My wardrobe in 'Dostana' has a beach vibe: Priyanka Aug 25, 2008
No, I was very clear I was not going to wear a two-piece. Q. Okay, so now John Abraham is revealing more than you in the film but I guess thats because he can go topless. (MSN India)
Chain reaction Aug 21, 2008
" In the autumn, the big thing will be bamboo base layers, with a two-piece retailing at about 25, says Ms Andersen. Helmets reduce the risk of head injuries, but while the "aerohelmets" in Beijing were specially made, most in the shops are very similar on the inside, says Ms Andersen - what costs more is the design and the branding. Not everyone wants to wear all the gear, so what might they be missing out on? Cycle to work in a pair of jeans and you will be wet all day Elaine Andersen It's... (BBC News -- UK)
Speedo's LZR Racer: from Beijing to the beach Aug 21, 2008
The bikini is over: The flimsy two-piece is no longer the defining form of female swimwear. It will go the way of the Ark, platform shoes and sport utility vehicles. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
As more motorcycles hit road, more riders get hurt Aug 17, 2008
"I didn't have a cut or an abrasion on me," he said, giving all the credit to his two-piece leather suit and a helmet. At least six motorcycle riders in the Pittsburgh area suffered different fates this month. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bipasha and Lara turn on the heat Aug 13, 2008
We got fashion designer Aki Narula, who has not only dressed up the cast of Bachna Ae Haseeno but has also got Kareena Kapoor to don the fluorescent two-piece in Tashan , to spell out which actresses he thought could carry off a bikini. With much hesitation, he said, It has to be Bipasha Basu and Lara Dutta. (India Times, India)
Pinching pennies doesn't have to mean poor fashion Aug 9, 2008
We have plus sizes, two-piece men s suits. We have nice clothes that come in. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Gold-Medal Fashion Collaborations Aug 5, 2008
An I-Gucci digital watch, bicycle, Mah Jong set, leather panda, two-piece luggage set and men's and women's sports shoes all make up the collection. "Not only does red evoke happiness and celebration--two emotions that couldn't be more appropriate to describe the excitement in the world of sports--but it also happens to be a very fashionable color for 2008," says Frida Giannini, creative director for Gucci. (Forbes)
Are you leering at my teen? Aug 4, 2008
She was a wearing a modest two-piece and every single man we passed stared at her ... She said it was her SISTER-IN-LAW, not daughter, who was wearing a MODEST two-piece. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
The world's sexiest beaches Jul 29, 2008
Whether this summer finds you and your Pucci two-piece looking to break a few hearts, or whether it's a matter of you and your mate defrosting passions after a long, cruel winter, we've got the surefire solution. These beaches, quite simply, bring the heat. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Renovation projects that keep on giving Jul 27, 2008
See if you can find a main-floor nook perhaps a closet to transform into an efficient, two-piece powder room. Ensuite A full-service bathroom off the master bedroom is a real draw for buyers. (Globe and Mail)
Helen Mirren, 62, turns heads in red bikini Jul 21, 2008
Yet it's not so much the bright red two-piece causing the sensation but the show-stopping, 62-year-old body of Dame Helen Mirren that fills it. These jaw-dropping snaps of the Oscar-winning actress frolicking on rocks with her husband in Italy evoke memories of sexpots Ursula Andress and Brigitte Bardot in their heyday. (NEWS.com.au)
Gold pumps, leopard prints are back again Jul 18, 2008
Four-inch gold pumps, a Cher wig, a two-piece bathing suit, and a pair of leopard-print capri pants are just a few of the costume pieces that will be worn by John Kuntz and Rick Park when they open the revival of "After School Special" tonight. "It's been 10 years since we last performed it, so some of the costumes smell like my basement," says Kuntz, a playwright and actor most recently seen in "Copenhagen" at the American Repertory Theatre. (Boston Globe)
Scripture in the saddle Jul 16, 2008
No two piece suits for these fellows. And women leave their dresses behind. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Click for Full Story Jul 5, 2008
Nude dancer Micheline Bernardini modeled the skimpy two-piece bathing suit ... (Micheline Bernardini, a nude dancer, modeled the skimpy two-piece outfit. (KWTX.com, TX)
Women's Swimwear Bikinis for Summ... Jul 2, 2008
High-waisted bikini bottoms such as in the current two-pieces can go someway towards disguising a big stomach ... If you still feel self conscious about wearing a two-piece, then cover it up with one of this season s fashionable beach (or kaftan). (Suite101.com)
Sinclair, Shaffer united in marriage (33) Jun 29, 2008
She wore a black European satin two-piece dress featuring a V-neck, a surplus top with a pink band at the empire waistline tying in the back, and an A-line skirt. Serving as bridesmaids were Abby Allen of Rockingham, Jennifer Cagle of Carthage; Holly Isley, Hope Isley, Ashley Marshmall and the groom s sister, Amanda Shelton, all of Greensboro; and the bride s sister-in-law, Farrah Sinclair of Orlando, Fla. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Rio is perfect for a girls getaway Jun 28, 2008
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 -- Travel)
Two emerge winners in Miss Mississippi preliminaries Jun 26, 2008
Standing out in the parade of two--pieces and an occasional one-piece suit was Strickland, who modeled a two-piece zebra pattern. Theres nothing that jiggles on that girl, whispered a spectator, referring to Stricklands lean, well-toned physique. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Crouch, Swinnie united in marriage (64) Jun 22, 2008
The two-piece corset back gown featured a strapless neckline and an asymmetrical waistline. A slim A-line skirt completed the ensemble. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Utah city council to un-ban bikinis Jun 12, 2008
A ban on bikinis at the city pool is expected to be revised, ending a short-lived prohibition on the popular two-piece pool attire. But that does not mean that lifting the G-rating is going to lead to poolside G-strings. (AZCentral -- News)
10 Tips for Finding the Swimsuit that Suits YOU Jun 11, 2008
One-pieces are great for plus size women, but just because you are not a size 2 like does not mean you must shun a two-piece. If you have larger legs and a smaller torso or if you have very broad shoulders a one piece might actually emphasize your flaws. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
By the numbers Jun 2, 2008
Mixing up combinations can add to appeal of two-piece look ... Mixing up combinations can add to appeal of two-piece look Monday, June 02, 2008 By LaMont Jones, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ... The two-piece is not a suit -- which ought to always be worn together -- so it doesn't have to be donned with the same rigidity. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sohas Baring Act Upsets Saif Jun 1, 2008
The header of the magazine that read Soha sheds her inhibitions and clothes saw the starlet posing in a black two piece bikini. Saif, a quite protective brother, said that her sister is among the Bollywood well-mannered and clear-headed actresses and these types of photo shoots are not for her. (TopNews)
The way to get noticed at the prom: Wear a dress of duct tape Jun 1, 2008
It took her two months, $112, and 60 yards of purple and yellow duct tape to make a two-piece dress and a three-piece suit for her date. She even sported a duct tape corsage, and duct taped nails. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Tankinis for Summer 2008 May 31, 2008
According to Victoria s Secret, "the tankini has the allure of a two piece, the comfort of a one piece." A hybrid between both, with a bikini-style bottom and a separate tank top, it is respectable enough to pass muster in a beach or pool bar. Once thought to be unsexy and boring, the tankini has emerged as stylish as its counterparts. (Suite101.com)
The Monokini Swimsuit Trend May 30, 2008
A cross between a one-piece swimsuit and a two-piece, if you choose the style of the cut-out wisely, you can minimize that bit of flab around your middle and give yourself an hourglass shape. The History of the Monokini. (Suite101.com)
Lucky's Swimsuit Trends For Summer May 28, 2008
The high-waisted two-piece from Victoria's Secret costs $80. The halter is great for small and big chests. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Soha bids goodbye to the nice girl image, goes bikini! May 20, 2008
The actress is all set to surprise her fans and critics as she appears in two-piece bikini for the cover page. The popular magazine that has had numerous celebrities such as Bipasha, Mallika Shrewat, Sherlyn Chopra, Malaika Arora Khan pose for it. (Zee News)
Are we over-glamourising the bikini? May 17, 2008
That said, there is a practical aspect in that, its much simpler to get in and out of a two-piece than a regular swim costume ... Thats what led to the glamourisation of two-piece swim costumes ... Fashion wise, the two-piece or bikini just follows the development of the 20th century. (India Times, India)
Rock show raises money for Relay for Life May 16, 2008
Rehab Rats are a two-piece punk rock band who prefer basements to venues. Learn more about the Rehab Rats at. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Miss Lewisville USA prepares for stiff competition May 14, 2008
When Salonda Johnson, Miss Lewisville USA, walked in before some practice judges Monday afternoon first in a two-piece swimsuit and then in a fabulous evening gown even the judges oohed and awed ... Judges were just as impressed with Solanda in her two-piece bathing suit. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Wedding Dresses Around the World May 13, 2008
In southern China, the bride usually wears either a Qun Gua, Kwa or Cheongsam, which are two-piece outfits decorated with a golden phoenix or dragon. When arranged marriages were still the norm in China, the bride would wear a red veil during the ceremony and her face wouldn t be revealed until the wedding night. (Suite101.com)
Hewitt applauds Barton's stance on photos May 13, 2008
Hewitt herself was the subject of intense scrutiny after she was pictured frolicking in the Hawaiian surf in a two piece swimsuit in December. After several blogs made reference to her weight, she hit her own Web site to fire back. (MSNBC -- News)
Carpe diem, Madonnas! May 12, 2008
This year, I'm determined to wear a two-piece swimsuit again, even if I can't get the bottoms past my knees and have to use the top as a headband. Patient but frustrated, my family went to the sea of last resorts to deep-fish some gift cards. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
What the Heck? Painted dancer May 12, 2008
Dancer Nicole Young, in a white two-piece swimsuit, arrived with paintbrushes thrust through her hairdo -- and three full buckets of bright, crayon-colored paints, red, green and blue. She proceeded slowly, gracefully, to paint herself. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Beach girl a bikini pioneer May 12, 2008
The new-fangled two-piece had made its debut in Paris just six months earlier and had been dubbed the bikini in honour of atomic bomb testing on a Pacific atoll bearing that name, and young Miss Jarrett wanted to be on the cutting edge of fashion. "I remember buying the material in town for about 2 and cutting out the pattern and running it up," Mrs Hayes recalled. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Suits of armour May 10, 2008
As luck would have it, jewellery bits, moulded plastic pieces and metal gewgaws are popping up this season on one-piece and two-piece suits that are otherwise monochromatic and often modestly sexy ... Two-pieces joined by decorative yet functional plastic or metal pieces (such as the V Del Sol suit on our cover) even have their own name: mono-kinis. (Globe and Mail)
Approach Anxiety! May 6, 2008
I got a wooden rocking horse, a two piece string bikini, a cowboy hat, matching cowboy boots and seven cellphone batteries. What up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Dawkins, Sellers united in marriage (755) May 2, 2008
She wore a two-piece ensemble of coral luster satin ... They wore a two-piece ensemble of coral luster satin. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Perfect bathing suit awaits May 2, 2008
Contrary to popular thought, the two-piece doesn't come with an age limit. "If you are confident enough to wear one and you feel good in it, I don't think there should be any problem," said Beato, who suggests women have four to five styles of bathing suits in rotation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
