Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:09:08 -0500 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:09:08 -0500 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Gold-Parties-vs-the-Law-70647702.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:34 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/Jewelry.jpg
Thinking about hosting a gold party? The state is warning you to know the law.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/real-estate/Tommy-Hilfiger-Sells-CT-home-at-a-discount-70612537.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:21:58 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/080409+Baby+Boom+Tommy+Hilfiger.jpg
There's more to the fashion mogul's Greenwich pad that went for a steal.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/From-Trash-to-a-Bikini-70508547.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:01:15 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/fashion+from+trashin+001.JPG
Students at a Philly fashion school turned trash into clothing and the exhibit is heading to Connecticut.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/shopping/More-Green-Goodies-70389967.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:31:40 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_83225251.jpg
We found a new highly functional and very eco-friendly version of our childhood Magna Doodle at Brookstone for only $25. Then, we managed to grab a luxe bed for our pooch on sale and Earth conscious at REI and...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/THREAD-Victorias-Secret-Angels-Take-Over-Times-Square-70368077.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:04:33 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/111809+Victorias+Secret+Times+Square+01.jpg
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is returning to New York and, in a media stunt to promote the event, thirty of the brand's models turned up in Times Square.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/NATL-Michelle-Obama-Style-Guide-53582762.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:43:01 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/111609+Michelle+Obama+Style+thumb.jpg
From J.Crew to Jason Wu, First Lady Michelle Obama's style choices are as chic as they are eclectic, and always keep America guessing.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/shopping/New_Affordable_Jimmy_Choo_Line__All__National_.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:29:31 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/jimmychoo111709_640x480.jpg
Check out the new Jimmy Choo for H&M collection, including their famous footwear and the debut of their new men's and women's wear.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Michelle-Obama-Favored-Designer-Wins-CFDAVogue-Fashion-Fund-70284487.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:04:52 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*108/082809+Michelle+Obama+Style+Sophie+Theallet.jpg
French-born and Brooklyn-based designer Sophie Theallet -- whose crisp, chic dresses have become the favorite of both the fashion set and the style influencer Michelle Obama -- beat out an impressive...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Fashion-From-Trashin-70269372.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:51:05 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/Trash_3_2.jpg
Your used candy bar wrapper can become part of a hot strapless dress.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Indecisive-Decor-70249177.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:04:22 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/b_620.jpg
We wish it was a simple process to change our wall color every time our mood has changed, but we don't think our landlady would be too fond of that. In the meantime, we were able to uncover the coolest stickers...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Panic-Wearing-Disco-70163177.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_2941308.jpg
We usually love it when Forever 21 piles on the polyester, but not this time.

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Lands' End didn't want to be left out of the rise of Americana in the fashion industry. They've re-emerged with a new younger, hipper line, called Canvas, that combines modern fits and luxury details with their...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Its-What-Friends-Are-For-69934587.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:02:27 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_92423634.jpg
Friends and Family are taking over the mall this weekend - but relax, we mean the discount kind.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Manolo-Blahniks-Couture-Cows-Litchfield-69776422.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:52:08 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/cow_manure_cud_farm.jpg
When the Manolo Blahnik brand is attached, anything is glamorous. Even cows.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Soduku-Does-Style-69806557.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:25:51 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_photo.jpg
There's no question about it, we love the Pocket Posh Puzzle books from The Puzzle Society and Andrews McMeel.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Saying-I-Do-to-Military-Brides-69696927.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:29:25 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*80/bride_generic1.jpg
Irene Zalevsky says she always wanted to say thanks to those who serve our country in the military. So she was thrilled when she found out her bridal shop, Camille Bridal Couture of West Hartford, was...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/food-drink/Snacks-on-Us-Almost-69674622.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:05:45 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/waiting-containers.jpg
Plus, Marc Jacobs' weird but worthy bag and Bath & Body Works jumps on the Twilight trend.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/shopping/7-Minutes-then-Heaven.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_3671322447_2827d14b23_o.jpg
We still crave our favorite fruity freezer treats through winter - and we're not talking about the grocery store kind either.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Something-Borrowed-69345442.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:03:56 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_90809435.jpg
Forget your sorority sisters, two Harvard girls have nightly runway rentals under control.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Santa-is-Comin-to-Town-69343572.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:01:10 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_84104277.jpg
Is that a live-in snow-globe at Westfarms already? Here we go again.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/NATL-Lady-Gaga-Lets-Down-Her-Poker-Face--69526382.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:58:46 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/110809LadyGaga01.jpg
The "Paparazzi" songstress known for her long blonde locks, oversized sunglasses and outrageous, often face-obscuring ensembles finally revealed her face.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Rachel-Zoes-Assistant-s-69515382.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:08:32 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/110809+rachel+zoe+p1+1.jpg
To take a page from the celeb stylist herself, "What a disaster!"

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/NATL-Style-logue-Justin-Timberlake-68872192.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:05:00 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/justinsubA.jpg
Today Justin Timberlake's a stylish star, but he can't outrun his boy band roots forever.

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Today Beyonce's a glam pop star, but her style hasn't always been chic. Check out Beyonce's style evolution.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/First-Thursdays-in-New-Haven-69191197.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:15:05 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_seychelles-dresses-026.jpg
For those of us who aren't familiar with the fabulous event that is known as First Thursday in downtown New Haven, let us give you a quick refresher course for tonight's event.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Fashion-Replay-69083212.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:05:00 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/111809ciarakim02.jpg
These stars showed up at different events (or sometimes the same) sporting the same duds as other celebrities. Check out where and when, and decide who you think wore it better!

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Project-Payless-69189102.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:10 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_90588691.jpg
We just loved Christian Siriano's first collection for Payless and can barely contain ourselves for his Holiday Collection that just popped up online this week. He's traded silk printed flats for ones with...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/food-drink/Brits-Ahoy-68870647.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_71282022.jpg
Hankering for some Prince Harry? Well, we can't really promise you that, but we can tell you were to get your fix of British goodies here in Connecticut.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Our-Maine-Attraction-68800887.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:27:04 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/Dawson.jpg
We're just in love with Maine's Quoddy Mocs!

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Wanna-Be-a-Hipster-Theres-an-App-for-That-jw-68938207.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:16:57 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/4068436757_5d3887ebdc_b.jpg
Are you tired of mocking hipsters yet? How about poseurs?

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/around-town/fashion/Its-the-Cats-Meow-68798487.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:41:11 -0500 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/120*90/rsz_91969199.jpg
Remember when we posted about United Bamboo's collection-wearing cat calendar not too long ago? Well Vogue's Creative Director, Grace Coddington must be drinking the same water because she too is embracing the...

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