Cold weather fashion tips for hats shawls and boots
The guide highlights ski hats with shape and embellishments, versatile shawls for warmth, and prudent styling tips. It warns against mismatched pieces like gloves with topcoats and galoshes, favors hunting boots over rubber overshoes, and notes knee length leather or suede boots as a popular choice for women with versatile wear.
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Seitz
Lacock
Navalesi
Senior notes on retiree gatherings this Tuesday
Senior activities at Longbranch 90 Twixt Town Rd NE start 11 a.m. Collins Retiree Potluck at First Methodist Church 302 33rd St NE noon features Chuck Murphy on his Mexico Adventure. Golden K Kiwanis meets 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian 310 Fifth St SE with Olga Drahozal discussing polka history and accordion demonstration.
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Town Rd
Collins
First Methodist
33Rd St
Chuck Murphy
Mexico
Golden K Kiwanis
First Presbyterian Church
Fifth St. SE
Olga Drahozal
Czech Heritage Singers
Frills Return to Mainstream Fashion This Spring
Fashion shifts toward feminine frills with airy fabrics and lighter hems. Italian label Gucci sparked the trend and Elie Tahari introduces a goat suede halter top and chiffon skirt signaling a new era of romantic detailing for working women.
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Elie Tahari
Mary Anne Brain Discusses Life and Work in Coggan
Close-Up subject Mary Anne Brain, 46, president of Brain Engineering Inc. and Marion Chamber of Commerce board member, shares inside work life and the joys and worries of running a business. She cites family roots, small town life, reading, boating, and chocolate as favorites and notes Coggan’s friendly atmosphere despite distance from office and entertainment options.
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Brain Engineering Inc
Marion Chamber of Commerce
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Brain
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Albia
Moravia
Jacqueline Kennedy
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Hedrick
Jude Deveraux
Jack Whyte
Ireland
Busy Des Moines area family shares life and mishap tale
A Hedrick resident, elementary education graduate from William Penn College, discusses family life with husband Mike, two sons, and a few family rituals. She recalls almost sinking her father in law’s boat during a Lake Rathbun trip and how the incident shaped their outlook.
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Hedrick
Mike
Brain Engineering
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Alburnett High School
Dan
Alburnett
West Des Moines
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Amana
Iowa City
North Polk
At&t
Lake Rathbun
Doug
Danny
Actress Courtney Thorne Smith on body image in Hollywood
Courtney Thorne Smith in Shape says Hollywood women are insecure about bodies. She cites personal struggle with arm appearance and genetics, noting she has boobs but not thin arms.
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Courtney Thorne-Smith
Shape Magazine
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