Stories tagged with "Shopping & Fashion"

Just the right fit for curvy bodies by indystar

A curvy body plus a lean budget can equal real distress when shopping for jeans. “I have big thighs, I have a big butt, but I don’t have a big stomach or big... – Nov 12, 2009 at 5:31 PM in Shopping & Fashion

Aviator style landing by indystar

Jackets and jumpsuits hot Before they became staples of the runway, bomber jackets, flight suits and protective aviator sunglasses were born in the cockpit of an early — and... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Shopping & Fashion

Eyes on ties by Jenny Elig

During law school, Birk Billingsley found himself buying a lot of expensive ties that didn’t quite do the trick. So about six months ago, he started his own handmade tie... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Shopping & Fashion

Midwest Fashion Week: Elise Lyon by Jenny Elig

Elise Lyon is a junior in the Art Institute of Indianapolis’ fashion design program — she will be in the school’s first graduating class. The Jeffersonville... – Oct 08, 2009 at 6:36 PM in Shopping & Fashion

Midwest Fashion Week: Catherine Fritsch by Jenny Elig

Catherine Fritsch is making a bold move into a bigger market — she recently had five pieces of her Sweet Revenge line manufactured in Los Angeles for retail sales and mass... – Oct 08, 2009 at 6:36 PM in Shopping & Fashion

Midwest Fashion Week: Berny Martin by Jenny Elig

Originally from Haiti, Berny Martin found inspiration for his collection in another island: Ireland. After reading about the culture and drama of the Irish past, Martin found a... – Oct 08, 2009 at 6:36 PM in Shopping & Fashion

Midwest Fashion Week: Beth Bennett by Jenny Elig

Inspired by the tropics, Beth Bennett thought about what a bride would want for her destination wedding. “I’m looking at it as a collection for brides who want to go... – Oct 08, 2009 at 6:35 PM in Shopping & Fashion

More cosmetic products are doing double duty. by Jenny Elig

Although makeup is decidedly a luxury item, these days we often ask just a little more of our paints and potions. Plenty of cosmetics are punching the clock twice. Here are some... – Sep 29, 2009 at 4:14 PM in Shopping & Fashion

Nursery furniture grows with children by Tj Banes

Your family is growing, and that means creating a new space. Part of the fun of welcoming a baby is planning the nursery. And more homeowners are designing rooms their child can... – Sep 27, 2009 at 4:25 PM in Shopping & Fashion

Getting ahead in the hat trade by Jenny Elig

If you think the days of elegant couture hats are over, think again. Emily Clark, an up-and-coming Indianapolis milliner, is at the forefront of this fashion comeback. Clark... – Sep 23, 2009 at 4:22 PM in Shopping & Fashion

She's ready for that first step by Cathy Kightlinger

With nearly a year under her belt as executive director of Dress for Success Indianapolis, Barbara Ellsworth is gearing up to attend her first Stepping Out in Style event. Now in... – Sep 10, 2009 at 7:13 PM in Shopping & Fashion

Book time this weekend for a deal at library sale by Jenny Elig

Patrons and buyers will line up to get their hands on the 50,000 to 75,000 items on sale at the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library’s Secondhand Prose Booksale this... – Sep 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Shopping & Fashion

Peace, love and some style by indystar

Sure, Woodstock ’69 was billed as a festival of peace and music, but style also took center stage. Forty years later, Lucky fashion director Hope Greenberg says you can... – Aug 19, 2009 at 6:11 PM in Shopping & Fashion

Clothing designer calls upon motherly experience by indystar

NEW YORK — Cynthia Rowley, mother of two, says she had on-the-job training for her newest gig, designing a new line of infant and toddler clothes and gear. Too bad her own... – Aug 12, 2009 at 11:51 PM in Shopping & Fashion

Get stylish bag to-go by indystar

Paper, plastic or fashion statement? There’s no need to forgo style if you’re opting for today’s reusable bags in supermarkets and department stores.... – Jul 20, 2009 at 6:17 PM in Shopping & Fashion

A few cheap tricks will keep your stuff safe in your home by indystar

As if the economy didn’t cause enough anxiety, we also have to worry about someone breaking in and stealing our stuff. Yes, it’s true — after years of decline,... – Jul 15, 2009 at 7:01 PM in Shopping & Fashion

These cameras tough it out by indystar

Olympus was onto something four years ago when it launched the first in its “Tough” line of cameras. Consumers have long complained about point-and-shoot cameras... – Jul 10, 2009 at 5:13 PM in Shopping & Fashion

Buying used by indystar

Smart tips for car shopping If you’ve changed your car-buying plans from new to used as a result of the uncertain economy, you’re not alone. The editors of Consumer... – Jun 15, 2009 at 10:59 PM in Shopping & Fashion

Valuable advice by Amy Bartner

Finding great deals isn’t just a good idea these days, it’s a necessity. So we asked Candace Barnes, a mother and writer of the Frugal Indy blog (www.frugalindy .com),... – Jun 15, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Shopping & Fashion

Want longer eyelashes? Here's how by indystar

Here are a few options for thick, lengthy lashes In the blink of an eye, long, luscious lashes have become a more popular focus for makeup artists and makeup consumers. But what if... – Jun 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Shopping & Fashion