Presidential nominee Barack Obama and wife Michelle are showing off Chicago-made fashions in their most important appearances on stage at the Democratic National Convention.
MICHELLE OBAMA'S SPEECH at the DNC convention was phenomenal and her outfit and hair style was perfect. She is described as the "Black Jackie O" on the Internet . . . as in the late first lady Jackie Kennedy. I say she is the black Michelle Obama . . . no more . . . no less. And to the women readers asking who did Michelle's hair because they loved it: Top hairstylist Johnny Wright, a former Chicagoan now living in Los Angeles, flew to Denver to coif the potential first lady. Wright has been doing Michelle's hair for about a year. So, now you know.
MC Hammer performed "Too Legit to Quit," and actor Steve Guttenberg graced the red carpet. There was Cyndi Lauper, chirping "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun."
Janet Jackson has always been a trendsetter. So it’s no surprise the singer, songwriter and actress is adding designer to her resume.
Over the past 25 years, they have received Grammys, platinum records, critical accolades and fat royalty checks. This summer, they got invitations to join AARP. Prince turned 50 on June 7, Madonna hits that milestone Saturday, and Michael Jackson follows suit Aug. 29. And Madge is still causing a commotion.
NEW YORK — No matter what your taste, there’s probably a Madonna for you.
Fitted T-shirts are seasonless and timeless -- and sometimes it's the only piece of clothing we can actually afford inside a boutique. We can throw them under a blazer for work, or wear them to make a statement, whether it's political, musical or about your favorite cereal.
What's under the pants is going to stay under the pants when visible in public, say supporters of a proposed anti-sagging law in Midlothian.The new ordinance would be similar to other local nuisance violations and could result in a fine of between $50 and $100, officials say. Police officials pointed out the law would curb the exposure of body parts rather than merely targeting baggy pants.
Paige Wiser: Break out the leg warmers -- irony is optional. Macy's Glamorama 2008 will make fashion flashbacks fun with this year's '80s theme: "Pop Candy Arcade." The awesomeness begins at 8 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. Headliners Cyndi Lauper and MC Hammer will provide the bitchin' beat as models bop along the runway.
Let's admit it, we feel cooler wearing a piece of jewelry from a Chicago artist: It's like being part of a club nobody knows about. For those with no artistic abilities -- shoppers just happy to discover locally designed jewelry -- here are five local artists, each with a distinct vision and method for their craft, whether it's laminating old postage stamps or carving wood from an old baseball bat.
NEW YORK — Cosmetics giant L’Oreal is denying it lightened Beyonce’s skin tone in an ad.
Sandra Guy: Students scrambling to save money should get help from retailers that are putting low-price jeans on display and reducing their supplies of premium denim. "Value is no longer a dirty word in the denim business," said Michael Silver, founder of the moderately priced Silver Jeans.
Angelica Cataldo knows what she wants for her back-to-school fashion statement at Marlow Middle School in far northwest suburban Huntley. "I want fashion and good material and cheapness -- clothes that are comfortable and look good on me," said 12-year-old Angelica.
