http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:54:08 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:26:37 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Calling-all-fashionistas-Zac-Posen-to-launch-a-more-affordable-diffusion-line?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner Zac Posen has just launched a diffusion line with affordable pieces starting at $78! The usually feminine & lavish dress designer (some custom pieces cost $20,000) has said that this more affordable line will be “minimalist & utilita... Designer News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:26:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Calling-all-fashionistas-Zac-Posen-to-launch-a-more-affordable-diffusion-line?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Another-huge-success-for-Chicagos-fashion-focus?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner Fashion Focus 2009 wrapped up last week in Chicago and it turned out to be another great success. With runway shows hosted by Macy’s, GenArt, Horacio Nieto & many more, there was a lot of action to be seen. View the slideshow to get a pl... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:35:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Another-huge-success-for-Chicagos-fashion-focus?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Cute-cheap--fashionable-halloween-costumes?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner Halloween is the one time of year where it’s okay to play dress up and act as someone other than yourself. It’s fun to experiment with different fabrics, accessories and makeup to become somebody/something different. However, if you&rsquo... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:25:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Cute-cheap--fashionable-halloween-costumes?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m9d23-5-Classic-pieces-that-flatter-every-body-type?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner There are 5 staple wardrobe pieces that Stacey London of “What Not To Wear” says are a must have for every woman to keep in her closet. They are universally flattering and will enhance any figure. Check them out below!1. A-Line Skirt-Espe... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:28:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m9d23-5-Classic-pieces-that-flatter-every-body-type?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Local-boutique-to-host-fall-fashion-show?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner Pink Blvd, Grand Rapids MILocal clothing boutique Pink Blvd is teaming up with Monte’s Lounge to host a fabulous fall fashion show. The show will take place at 8:00 pm on September 12 at Monte’s Lounge (located at 438 Bridge St. in downto... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:09:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Local-boutique-to-host-fall-fashion-show?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Local-stylists-to-be-featured-on-fox-17-news-grand-rapids?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner Local Stylists-Brooke Lowe & Kara BraceLocal stylists & owners of 616 Image Consultants, Kara Brace & Brooklyn Lowe will be featured on Fox 17 News-Grand Rapids, Friday, Sept. 18th at 8:40 am. They will be doing a fashion segment featurin... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:33:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Local-stylists-to-be-featured-on-fox-17-news-grand-rapids?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Easy-tips-to-keep-your-shoes-looking-new?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner Don’t hang up those shoes yet! According to luckymag.com there are easy ways to clean your leather & suede shoes and none of these tips include getting rid of them and buying a new pair! Not only will you extend the life of your current sho... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:13:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Easy-tips-to-keep-your-shoes-looking-new?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m7d8-How-to-keep-whites-bright?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner According to luckymag.com there are a couple of easy tricks to keeping those white clothes looking bright. Check out the tips below:For white shirts with yellow underarm stains: Put the whites in the laundry and add detergent as usual, when the machi... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:37:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m7d8-How-to-keep-whites-bright?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m7d3-How-to-keep-bright-colors-from-fading?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner According to designer Jacqueline Krafka from T Luxury, keeping bright colors from fading is as simple as adding 1 tablespoon of salt per bright colored item to the wash while it is filling with water. The salt makes the dyes in the fabrics less solub... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:15:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m7d3-How-to-keep-bright-colors-from-fading?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m7d1-4th-of-July-fashion?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner The perfect handbag for the 4th of July!The 4th of July is right around the corner and many people want to know how to look patriotic while still remaining stylish. It’s easy to incorporate red, white and blue into any wardrobe without dressing... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:19:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m7d1-4th-of-July-fashion?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Chicago-fashion-week-2009-cancelled?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner Due to low sponsorship and insufficient funding, Chicago fashion week 2009 has been cancelled. The designers that had signed on to the event are left empty handed as well as the few people who had already purchased tickets. It is currently under new ... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:33:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Chicago-fashion-week-2009-cancelled?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Menswear-musts-for-summer?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner A great deck shoe for summer!When it comes to fashion and trends, the fashion world tends to focus on the current styles women should be wearing. Well, this article is intended to accommodate the men out there that love to look and feel great. Summer... Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:48:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Menswear-musts-for-summer?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Jimmy-choo-to-collaborate-with-hm?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner One of Jimmy Choo's beautiful designs!Fashionistas everywhere are celebrating the announcement that accessories powerhouse Jimmy Choo will be collaborating with affordable fashion house H&M during the fall of 2009. Unattainable to most people, Ji... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:03:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Jimmy-choo-to-collaborate-with-hm?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d23-The-best-bras-for-summer?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner With summer come backless, strapless, cutout, halter and t-back tops. With those tops comes the task of finding a bra that won’t show. Luckily, there are some wonderful bras out there that work with these types of tops and still provide support... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:58:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d23-The-best-bras-for-summer?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Summers-hottest-trends?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner Fringe Gladiators!Summer is the time to try bold prints and bright colors. Here are a few trends that everyone should embrace this summer. Keep those classic pieces that can be worn season to season and add these new pieces to keep on trend.Zipper De... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:44:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Summers-hottest-trends?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Great-buys-10-and-under?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner The $9.80 Antique Floral Clutch!Everyone is feeling the extra pinch on their wallets nowadays and if you don’t want to spend a lot of extra money on clothes & accessories for summer there are a few great options that will update your w... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:06:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Great-buys-10-and-under?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Turquoise-and-coral-this-summers-hottest-colors?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner The perfect pair of turquoise earrings at the perfect price-$7Whether you’re looking for accessories, shoes, handbags or outfits, there are two colors that you can’t go wrong with when choosing. Those colors are turquoise and coral. Not o... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:34:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Turquoise-and-coral-this-summers-hottest-colors?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d15-The-swimsuit-spectrum-pick-the-style-that-suits-you?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner The perfect 50's Inspired Retro One-Piece!Summertime is here and that dreaded task of finding a swimsuit has arrived. I know, since living in Michigan, that after a winter of being stuck inside you barely want to be caught dead in shorts and a tank t... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:38:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d15-The-swimsuit-spectrum-pick-the-style-that-suits-you?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d10-5-Beauty-must-haves-for-summer?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner The perfect summer hat! Protects against the sun, while remaining extremely stylish!We have all been warned about the sun’s dangerous rays, so now that summer is here it’s time to be proactive about protecting that beautiful skin of ours.... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:51:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13627-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner~y2009m6d10-5-Beauty-must-haves-for-summer?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Styles-and-Trends-Examiner