Tax free shopping weekend boosts back to school spend
Iowa waives state and local sales tax on clothing and shoes under 100 dollars Friday and Saturday. Shoppers expect savings around two million across the state as families rush to buy back to school basics. Local retailers report traffic gains and call the weekend a kickoff to the new school year.
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Gazette
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Cheryl Allcutt
Omaha
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Iowa
Allcutt
Sheila Boyd
Coral Ridge Mall
Coralville
Dan Lyng
Super Target
Blairs Ferry Road
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Washington High School
McKinley Middle School
Fashionable bridesmaids gowns go from ribbons to versatile silhouettes
Bridesmaids dresses move toward simple silhouettes and en trench colors inspired by ready to wear. Ann Taylor and J.Crew offer versatile lines with a mix of necklines and fabrics. Coordinated not matching outfits become popular, with accessories completing the look.
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York
J.crew
Ann Uh
Tone
Ann Taylor
Millie Martini Bratten
Bride’s Magazine
Bratten
Adrienne Lazarus
Jenna Lyons Mazeau
Lyons Mazeau
Average bridesmaid dress cost and wedding party size
By the numbers new figures show average bridesmaid dress costs 138 dollars and typical wedding parties include five bridesmaids. An estimated 23 million people will serve as bridesmaids or groomsmen this year, per Conde Nast Bridal Group.
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Conde Nast Bridal Group
Spectator Shoes With Navy Blazer How To Match Pants
Two tone spectator shoes pair best with casual to smart casual looks. With a navy blazer, choose camel or khaki pants or light tan linen for summer. avoid taupe and white. skip business settings. belt should be brown and non shiny.
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