Fashion

Threads: Hot holiday trends
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Hot holiday trends

Urban Laundry and Luci & Whitestar boutiques offer their best looks for the season, with hot trends that will work for anyone. Guys-- that means you,too.

Threads: What’s in the bag, lady?
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What’s in the bag, lady?

I'm Annie. I'm a bag lady, and I'm ready to change. This week: How to find a purse that's sensible, stylish and versatile enough for everyday use.

Threads: No costume? No problem
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No costume? No problem

Pre-packaged Halloween costumes are boring --and expensive. You needn't look any further than your nearest thrift store and your own imagination for ideas.

Threads: Halloween, celebrity style
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Halloween, celebrity style

How to spoof your favorite (or least favorite) celebrities this Halloween. Think fake tans, bump-its and colors so bright they should be illegal.

Threads: RunUp to the Runway in review
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RunUp to the Runway in review

Local boutiques brought their best couture, but the funky designs by Mt. Mary students really captured my attention. Words and photos from RunUp '10.

Threads: These are a few of my favorite things
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These are a few of my favorite things

Just when I was beginning to welcome the return of sweater weather, Fashion Week comes along and has me craving the light and breezy looks of spring.

Threads: Don’t Sweat It
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Don’t Sweat It

Comfort is key, but "comfort" doesn't always mean "drawstring waist." Dump the sweats and opt for pieces that are both relaxed and refined.

Threads: Evolution of the Little Black Dress
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Evolution of the Little Black Dress

Coco Chanel first unveiled the timeless wardrobe item in the pages of Vogue nearly a century ago. Now, the little black dress is a staple in every woman's closet.

Threads: Fall cleaning
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Fall cleaning

The change in seasons always brings the desire for a new wardrobe. But before you go shopping, take stock of what you have with a good old-fashioned closet purge.

Threads: Style staples
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Style staples

Ten simple items that every woman should invest in to create timeless style.

Threads: Bootie-licious
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Bootie-licious

Soon, we'll pack away our light and breezy summer garments in exchange for something more substantial. Personally, I'm looking forward to fall because it means one thing: boot season.

Threads: Favorite items explained only by love
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Favorite items explained only by love

What is it about certain things that we emotionally connect with? It seems my tightest bonds with material things were formed at young age. Not because of a label or inflated price tag, but because I loved it.