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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 2000
Page
24
Avon adds a pearlized pink pen with pink ribbon clip to its Breast Cancer Crusade line. The item, sold in a pink white box, is under four dollars and funds nationwide breast cancer programs. Proceeds support Crusade efforts.
Levi Strauss & Co unveils Engineered Jeans in the United States this fall. The line features twisted side seams for movement, a curving longer front hem, slanted back pockets, and a larger watch pocket. It includes two styles each for men and women, plus jackets, T shirts, a skirt, and a dress.
Yves Saint Laurent launches three limited edition scents Opium Paris and Baby Doll for the holiday season. Opium priced at 48 dollars Paris at 33 dollars and Baby Doll at 52 dollars will be in stores in November.
The winner will be treated as a celebrity for a day at the 2000 Men of the Year awards. The prize, valued at 35,000 dollars, includes awards tickets, first class airfare for two to New York, two nights hotel, a two year Lincoln LS lease, a David Yurman Thoroughbred watch, and a 5,000 dollar shopping spree. Entry forms are at gq.com through Oct. 13.
The Gemological Institute of America launches an online shop featuring a "How To Buy a Diamond" program led by Lucy, a graduate gemologist. The interactive tutorial covers the four Cs cut carat clarity and color on the gia edu site.
A fashion writer compares two faux leather outfits from Tahari at Dillard’s and Lerner. The pricier set costs $248 with ostrich print and acetate lining, while a budget version costs $63 and uses thicker polyurethane fabric. Additional pieces include a $109 Tahari blouse and $22 earrings, totaling $379 for the complete look.
Reader questions a hand lotion marketed as Udder Balm for facial use. Paula Begoun notes it is a basic emollient, likely suitable for dry skin if no lanolin allergy, and suggests alternatives like Nivea or Aquaphor. She also addresses concerns about Aluminum Lake dyes in cosmetics and cites FDA oversight.
Dr. Carol Frey reports a survey of 1031 working women showing footwear shifts to flats and low heels. More than 42 percent wear flats, over 25 percent athletic shoes, and over 20 percent low-heeled pumps. less than 2 percent wear high heels. High heels linked to more foot ailments. 3-inch heels exert seven times forefoot pressure than 1-inch heels.
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