Dressing Up Vintage rules for classic couture from decades past
Fashion writer Tracy Tolkien guides readers through decades from the 40s to the 90s in Dressing Up Vintage. The book outlines six chapters on looks, inspiration, and how to achieve them with high quality vintage pieces and more than 600 stores in its sources list.
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Rizzoli International
Tracy Tolkien
London
Tolkien
Cosmetics Lucky Chick Box Line Promises Pampered Escape
Lucky Chick offers self labeled pampering boxes for about 30 dollars. The LC Classic contains lavender oil hydrating spray and shower gel. Other boxes include Sole Survivor for feet, Lucky in Love for romance mood, and Blushing Bride for scent inspired intimacy. Call (888) 920-0800 for more details.
Chanel Fall Collection Evokes Moonlight and Roses
The Chanel fall line arrives in department stores blending Paris runway influence with silver reflections and warm reds. Must have items include Platinum Face Powder with iridescent silver pigments and Gemstone compacts in silver or ruby for lips eyes cheeks and temples.
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Paris
Sama Eyewear Born From Tragedy Inspires Rehab Mission
Designer Sheila Vance turned her son’s heroin overdose death in 1997 into Sama Eyewear a chic line blending design tech and fashion. Proceeds fund her addiction rehabilitation foundation. Celebrity fans include Gwyneth Paltrow Celine Dion and Elizabeth Taylor. Prices range 170 to 375 dollars. Call 877 788 7262 or visit samaeyewear.net for details.
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Sheila Vance
Vance
Sama Eyewear
Gwyneth Paltrow
Celine Dion
Elizabeth Taylor
Sama
Samaeyewear.net
Jockey Introduces Stretch Denim Boxers in 2000 Line
Jockey International debuts stretch denim boxers in the 2000 collection. Available in cowboy blue and metro black, these softer boxers omit zippers for safety and sell for 16.50 dollars.
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Jockey International
Age Four in Focus: Warm Browns in Color Study
A short feature describes four year olds exploring warm color palettes centered on browns. The piece highlights how different shades evoke comfort and earthiness in art activities and classroom displays.
Fall fashions lift hopes amid economic headwinds in Chicago
Wilmette boutique La Colonna signals strong fall goods from Luisa Shortall as retailers from Marshall Field's to Saks report upbeat lines. Yet analysts warn a slowing economy may cut second half spending, with high gas prices and interest costs weighing on demand.
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Susan Chandler
Chicago Tribune
Hicago
la Colonna
Wilmette
Plaza del Lago
Luisa Shortall
Shortall
Marshall Field
Saks Fifth Avenue
U.S
Steidtmann
Conference Board
David Wolfe
Doneger Group
Liz Claiborne
Jones New
Wolfe
Saks
Nena Ivon
Chicago
JoAnn Young
Young
Field's
Field
Lynne Galia
Target Corp
Marshall Field's
Gap Inc
Gap
Banana Republic
Old Navy
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Target
Kohl's Corp
J.C. Penney Co
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Montgomery Ward & Co
KRT
Anne O’connor
Ill
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