Spring essentials
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View ArticleShopportunities: ReThreads
Buy-sell-trade shops can be something of a hodgepodge - a hit-or-miss prospect under the best circumstances. But a new shop called ReThreads, at 2943 N. Humboldt Blvd., sets some standards, both in...
View ArticleReady for the runway
This could be your local "Project Runway" fix. Fashion students at Mount Mary College hit the runway in "Redux," the annual fashion show.
View ArticleFashion show celebrates life
See new fashions and share their stories. Cancer survivors will step lightly in spring fashions during the Gilda's Club fifth-annual "Show of Support," a fashion show and luncheon...
View ArticleNeed some fashion stimulus?
Experts agree that consumer confidence bolsters the economy. So, what bolsters consumer confidence? Well, great fashion has as good a chance as any and your closet probably could benefit from its own...
View ArticleDigging fashion
Before you head into your garden, take a quick peek in the mirror. If you're still sporting blue jean cut-offs and a concert T-shirt from the last century, you've earned the right to give yourself a...
View ArticleShopportunities: Nextdoor offers jeans, accessories
There's no explanation for why it took me so long to get to Nextdoor, a boutique in Sendik's Towne Centre in Brookfield. But better late than never.
View ArticleTesting 1, 2, 3: Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Foundation
The claim: "This breakthrough formula with Olay Regenerist Serum and SPF 22 stays suspended over fine lines and wrinkles, unlike the leading anti-aging department store foundation that can...
View ArticleFashion hits the town
If Queens can celebrate fashion, so can Milwaukee. From 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Fashion's Night Out, Milwaukee Style will hold events at most Third Ward clothing, accessory and home stores.
View ArticleTesting 1, 2, 3: Spare Soles foldable flats
The claim: Spare Soles foldable flats are stylish comfort for your feet. The verdict: They're ingenious, actually.
View ArticleStyle in place
Forget the economy. You can still dress to the nines. Consider these looks for fall, 2009.
View ArticleA counter-culture affair
Everyone at a party ends up in the kitchen. And timothy j.kitchen and bath, a design firm, is starting the party there with an evening in which fashion meets design somewhere near the granite countertops.
View ArticleFashion, meet function
In a sea of women wearing shades of black and gray, Donna Ricco stands out. And not just because, on this particular occasion, she's dressed in red.
View ArticleShopportunites: U-Turn
When you think consignment shopping, you naturally think about recycling. But it's hard to top the recycling U-Turn offers.
View ArticleTesting 1, 2, 3: Ahava Uplifting Butter Salt
The claim: Ahava Essential Dead Sea Treatment Butter Salt gently exfoliates dead cells, then transforms into a light, pampering lotion while you bathe.
View ArticleBeauty schools offer indulgence on a budget
February begs for a getaway, right? If a trip to a spa in Bora Bora - or even Chicago - is not in your budget, consider being a client at a local beauty school.
View ArticleBye-bye baby face
In a world where little girls of 5 or 6 get spa treatments and mega-birthday parties, can lip gloss and mascara be such a leap? What's the right age? What's the right "starter makeup"? Why can't she...
View ArticleShopportunities: Simple Shoes
Sitting out on a friend's balcony on a recent warm evening, I couldn't help but notice the adorable Mary Janes my friend had on.
View ArticleShopportunities: ThreeCraftyGirls
The Milwaukee- and West Allis-based online boutique ThreeCraftyGirls is offering free shipping for orders made through the end of September on Etsy. No need to glance at the calendar. We looked it up....
View ArticlePush-up top on tweens' swimsuit has parents steaming
Milwaukee-area parents say they're disgusted with Abercrombie & Fitch over its new swimsuit, a two-piece that features a push-up, padded top and is aimed at girls ages 7 to 14. The striped swimsuit...
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