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)
Barbie Bandits saga ending Mar 24, 2008
They stopped at Lenox Square mall and Phipps Plaza, where they picked up shorts, boots, a two-piece swimsuit, purses and makeup from Steve Madden, Abercrombie , Hollister, Bloomingdale's, Juicy Couture and Lucky Brand Jeans. They got their hair done at Carter-Barnes Hair Artisans. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fashion arenas Mar 19, 2008
In episode two, the designers had to design a two-piece outfit for Bitten (with just US$15/ RM48 worth of material), the affordable fashion line of actress and fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker (who really is Carrie Bradshaw). How cool is that. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
City of Bismarck denies Hooters sign again Mar 15, 2008
I think they should also ban any two piece swim suit, tight jeans, shorts more than 1 inch above the knee, or cleavage showing tops in the Bismarck city limits. And while they are at it enact a city ordinance that all women over the age of eight wear a bra when in public. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Do you remember MIA? Mar 15, 2008
Best two piece dinnet set: Wise. Did anyone get the keys to the Urang from Musing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Been and Gone Mar 5, 2008
Lowry also made sure her swimsuit was conducive to swimming: she chose a light, two-piece costume instead of the more usual heavy wool one-piece of the time. But doing so led her to be branded a "harlot" for daring to bare her knees. (BBC News -- UK)
10,000 B.C. marks a new era of caveman flicks Mar 4, 2008
All those hot babes in their two-piece, cleavage-baring ur-bikinis, the latest from the style house of Chez Pleistocene ... And even though female lead Camilla Belle is fairly covered up, there's no doubt she looks stunning in her two-piece cured mammoth-skin outfit, featuring tailored, cape-like top. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ousted mayor defends racy MySpace pics Mar 4, 2008
The picture and others showing her in two-piece workout outfits was taken by a relative back in 2004 when Kontur-Gronquist was thinking about entering a fitness contest sponsored by Sports Illustrated magazine. The shots show off her washboard abs and well-toned physique. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Bargain buys: Secondhand fashion appeals to high-end shoppers, too Mar 2, 2008
99 from Goodwill, a two-piece Carolina Herrera evening outfit that would normally have a four-figure price tag was $275 at Designer Label Consignment. Joleen Higgin, a teacher from Redwood City, Calif. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Under the hood: SecurID fob: single-chip safety net Feb 29, 2008
The two-piece plastic case was not particularly difficult to split, but once I got it open, I pulled out a solid slab of epoxy-cased circuitry--an obvious first step to make tampering more difficult. The CR2032 coin-cell battery and simple segment monochrome LCD display were quite visible, even in block form (why didn't they use black epoxy. (EETimes)
I See London ... Feb 28, 2008
There are also pantaloons (knee-long cotton underwear with lace fringe), day shirts, nightgowns and two-piece corsets. Nylon rose in popularity in the 1970s, while natural materials like cotton hold sway today. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Underwear out in the open and drawing double-takes at museum Feb 27, 2008
""At the beginning of the 20th century you couldn't show them at all, and later only a little bit, whereas now they're everywhere," she added.Female underwear evolved as women's role in society changed.The frumpy drawers of the early 20th century gave way to more modern styles in the 1920s including garter belts to hold up the stockings of women entering the workplace.Among notable items on display in this town 150 miles east of Warsaw is a white garter belt with pink hearts and clasps to... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Synthesized pop revives the musical glory of the 80s Feb 26, 2008
One of them, fittingly named, is a Californian two-piece "band" called Electric Valentine. With lyrics capturing real feelings and catchy, throbbing light beats, singer Lauren and synth-tech Chris make the perfect pair for creating poppy new wave music. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
The bride wore very little Feb 23, 2008
More-daring designers offered filmy peignoir dresses, two-piece looks and skirts slit all the way to the hip. "Women now are looking at their weddings more like a movie premiere," said Jose Dias, a designer for Sarah Danielle, a New York bridal house. (International Herald Tribune)
Good vibes, bad vibes Feb 19, 2008
Like the one that involve the workout sweats that stop at the knees, I have one that includes a two piece bathing suit, and I dont even want to think about boy shorts. But I will admit that in all of them you have on Lip Gloss. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Police say man fired at officers Feb 10, 2008
McCoy paid two men $40 for two piece of crack. That;s when they said Smith pulled out a gun and Bowen shot him twice in the gut. (Florida Times-Union)
Fed Cup rookie has seen lot of life Feb 5, 2008
Her clothing choice: a tight, two-piece Nike outfit that showed off her stomach. The comparisons, she said, were a distraction. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Career Produced an Elegant Design Feb 3, 2008
Next came all-white suits, then two-piece costumes featuring long knotted belts based on karate uniforms that let Elvis shake his hips with maximum impact. Within a year or so these mutated into gabardine jumpsuits with Napoleon collars and "kick-pleat" bell bottoms, encased by gigantic gold-studded belts and ever-widening capes. (Wall Street Journal)
McDonald, McCroskey united in marriage (29) Feb 3, 2008
They each wore a two-piece dress designed with a halter top and a tea length skirt of tropic blue taffeta. Mallory Justice of Wagram was the flower girl and Sarah Hager of Fuquay-Varina, niece of the groom, was announcer of the bride. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Is Super Bowl a drag on dating? Feb 2, 2008
Wise if got money why did you make me eat that lovely dinner on that two piece dinnett set. By Darrell (www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wedding: Stephanie Lauren Davis and Jeffery Andon Meadows Jan 30, 2008
The strapless mock two-piece gown was designed with a sweetheart neckline edged with scalloped lace and a hand-beaded bodice featuring back lacing ... The bodice of the mock two-piece gown included rouching over the bust line and on the cap, off-shoulder sleeves and boning to the waist over a slim A-line skirt ... The mother of the groom wore a satin champagne mock two-piece gown featuring a pearl-encrusted strapless lace bodice with a draped satin band featuring an A-line skirt of silk matte... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Salinas Swimwear Jan 27, 2008
Exclusively distributed by Marpessa, Inc. in the United States and Canada, the Salinas brand is known for its masterful use , elaborate materials, and unexpected mixtures that make the typically coordinated two-piece look so pass. Innovative Bikini Design. (Suite101.com)
Miss America Jan 26, 2008
George wore a black two-piece bathing suit in the swimsuit competition. Wednesday night was the talent competition with Thursday the on-stage preliminary leading up to the finals which will be aired live nationwide Saturday. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
A tearful farewell for Valentino Jan 24, 2008
In this last collection he sent out pastel wool crepe two-piece skirt suits with belts knotted casually behind, an immaculate white cashmere trenchcoat trimmed with satin, and 1950s silk chiffon tea dresses in floral prints with elbow-length gloves in the same print. The floral theme continued for cocktails with a frock hand painted with irises while a delicate ruffled bolero in sweet-pea shades looked as if it could have been made from the actual flowers. (iAfrica.com)
Valentino bows out leaving his signature red until last Jan 24, 2008
In this last collection he sent out pastel wool crepe two-piece skirt suits with belts knotted casually behind, an immaculate white cashmere trenchcoat trimmed with satin, and 1950s silk chiffon tea dresses in floral prints with elbow-length gloves in the same print. The floral theme continued for cocktails with a frock handpainted with irises while a delicate ruffled bolero in sweet-pea shades looked as if it could have been made from the actual flowers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Bill Belew, 76, designed outfits for Elvis Presley Jan 21, 2008
Costume designer Bill Belew designed the ensemble, as well as a gold lame jacket and a white two-piece suit that Elvis wore in the special. Mr. Belew went on to design the flamboyant, bejeweled jumpsuits, matching capes, and wide, ornate belts that became Elvis's trademark stage-wear in the 1970s. (Boston Globe)
Playboy Magazine Searches For Its 55th Anniversary Playmate Jan 18, 2008
They can also submit a recent full-figure photo in a two-piece swimsuit and a head-and-shoulders portrait to Playboy. Regular Mail: E-Mail: Playboy Magazine 55th Playmate Search 680 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60611. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bill Belew, 76; designer was called 'man who dressed the King' Jan 17, 2008
Costume designer Bill Belew conceived the iconic ensemble -- as well as a gold lame jacket and a white two-piece suit that Elvis wore in the special -- and went on to create the flamboyant, bejeweled jumpsuits, matching capes and wide, ornate belts that became Elvis' trademark stage wear in the '70s ... The result was a two-piece, karate gi-inspired garment -- in both black and white -- that Belew called the Cossack Suit. (Los Angeles Times)
36 hours in Hollywood, California Jan 16, 2008
Golyester (136 South La Brea Avenue, 323-931-1339) has amazingly preserved purses, negligees ($278 for a two-piece Christian Dior number), evening gowns (including a white leather dress with fur trim) and more. Of special interest are the shoes. (International Herald Tribune)
Coloring Paris: A photographic homage to the city Jan 15, 2008
Among these, the most typically Paris-will-always-be-Paris one is a view of young women sunbathing at the Piscine Deligny on the Seine, several of them in the two-piece bathing suits that the P. tain regime had banned. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Here comes the sun Jan 13, 2008
A message from Allah, no doubt, inveighing against the evils of the two-piece bathing suit. I opted for Lombok however, which turned out to have been a lucky choice as things were rather sunnier over there. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Ford Reveals Small-Car Vision for North America Jan 13, 2008
The 18-inch, 12-spoke, two-piece alloy wheel design lends even more drama to the car, punctuated with a subtle sidewall stripe that complements the rich body color. Other accents on the vehicle include a discreet chrome bar in the door handles and similar use of brushed aluminum on the lower grille surround, the rear license plate surround and on the lower edge of the front fog lamps. (PR Newswire)
Heavenly skies Jan 13, 2008
Their outfit is a batik, two-piece dress called "Sarong Kebaya" designed in 1974 by Pierre Balmain, a French haute couture designer. The outfits are not off the rack. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hewitt upset bikini shot finally landed her magazine cover Jan 9, 2008
The Ghost Whisperer star, who was infamously snapped in her black two-piece swimsuit as she enjoyed a dip in the sea in November, is upset that after two decades working in Hollywood it took such a picture to land her the People cover. She says, "I was on the cover of People in a bad bikini shot. I worked 20 years in this business and that's how I got the cover of People.". (WOKR13 Rochester)
Three Arkansas pageants seek entries by Feb. 8 Dec 27, 2007
The contestants compete in a two-piece aerobic wear and not swimsuit. There is not talent competition required in this event and there is no previous pageant experience necessary. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Mandan police look for 2 missing people Dec 22, 2007
He was last seen wearing gray hiking boots and two-piece overalls - a brown overall-type coat and pants. Anyone with information about Mares or Helmenstein should contact the Mandan Police Department at 667-3455 or Bismarck Area Crime Stoppers at 224-TIPS (224-8477). (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Polyester is just divine Dec 14, 2007
Two weeks ago, Jack made a two-piece menswear outfit instead of the required three; this week uppity Jillian used purchased fabric instead of her model s clothing. What gives. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dry cleaner finds 'green pastures' in Towson Dec 13, 2007
95 to clean men's and women's two-piece suits and $14. 95 for a full-length wool topcoat. (Towson Times, MD)
Hewitt gets more support in bikini controversy Dec 11, 2007
Hewitt was snapped in her black two-piece swimsuit in November as she was enjoying a romantic break in Hawaii with fiance Ross McCall. The paparazzi shots were then ridiculed by the media's fashion and fitness police. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Beauty restored to family's cherished wedding dress Dec 2, 2007
The two-piece gown's full-sleeved velveteen top was badly stained, its satin skirting tattered and its back torn since Wescott's aunt wore it for her May 1987 wedding. The antique lace panel on the skirt's front and the high lace collar were preserved, but the dress needed work. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Nearly Two Dozen Artifacts Missing from Dallas Historical Society Dec 1, 2007
" Signed C.W. Nimitz. Opera ticket -- Stamped on back 10/15/1912and on the front is Dallas Opera House, Geo. Axxx Manager, Admit One, Gallery 50 Cents. Todd Milling Company stock certificate Certificate Number 65 for one share, possibly dated May 20, 1891. Body of certificate reads, incorporated under the laws of Texas. Todd Milling Company, Dallas, Texas. This is to certify that is entitled to one shares of one hundred dollars each in the capitol stock of the Todd... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Project Runway' Teams Up With Tiki Barber For First-Ever Menswear Challenge Nov 30, 2007
Ricky Lizalde with model Yoneiry: Dark-gray two-piece suit with white pinstriped shirt. Tiki commented that it looked like something his 5-year-old made. (VHI.com -- Music News)
'Project Runway,' Sarah Jessica Parker Bring Designers To Tears Nov 27, 2007
she detailed this week's task: Create a two-piece look for the clothing line's fall/winter collection that could retail for less than $40, which translates to a $15 budget. The looks had to be completed by midnight. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Escondido native makes cut on ‘Project Runway' Nov 25, 2007
This week's challenge for the aspiring fashion designers was to create a two-piece look for actress and fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker's new line, Bitten. With a budget of only 15 and a few hours to create their garments, the 14 remaining designers were pushed to their creative and physical limits. (North County Times)
Ford show more Verve| Nov 25, 2007
The two Verve Concepts share a distinctive 18-inch, 12-spoke, two-piece alloy wheel design that lends more drama to the car. The wheels have a precise, jewel-like feel to their design. (iAfrica.com)
Scene: Shagbark and the Disney performer Nov 22, 2007
Shagbark's instrumentation is as stripped down as it gets; a two piece drum set, a four string electric bass, electric guitar (light on the effects of course), and a vocalist. No frills, no hair obsession (well, maybe Mickey), no goofy stage clothes, no nonsense. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Running under cover Nov 20, 2007
Meanwhile, an Australian designer, Aheda Zanetti, has come up with the so-called burqini - a two-piece bathing suit. Struggling to cope with demand for the outfit, Zanetti says it has been adopted by Australia's new Muslim women lifeguards and some swimmers with Olympic potential. (Guardian Unlimited)
more » Nov 20, 2007
A couple of blondes in strapless pink formals spent a lot of time tugging up their dresses, another was wearing a daring, floor-length, two-piece red ensemble and others chose shorter garb. Rudy McGlothin won both Miss Personality and Miss Bribe; Dakota Weatherly was Best Dressed, Seth Duncan was second runner-up, Garrett Wright was first runner-up, and S.O.S. Beauty was Will Fawcett. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
