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Celebrate ‘Project Runway’ with Some Shopping
Project Runway — the reality TV competition for clothes designers — launches Season Five at 9 p.m. Eastern on July 16. Sixteen designers are vying for the top spot, all hoping they’ll hear model/host Heidi Klum tell them “You’re in!” Celebrate the new season with some Project Runway online shopping. Kara Janx of Season 2 offers her kimono dress , ($220, pictured) made of soft rayon jersey that drapes to flatter any figure. Get it gray, brown or black, with its brightly colored sash. Ever-compassionate Tim Gunn, mentor to the show’s designers, wrote a book last year, ”Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style,” ($16). Gunn’s message: find clothes that emphasize your best qualities, and don’t try to look like someone else. Michael Kors is one of the Runway, judges, and there are some great ballet flats in his online store. The vibrant red crocodile patent flats ($109) have the MK logo, and his gold patent leather Gaby flat ($109) would pair perfectly with a metallic silver outfit. If you’re wondering what Season 4 winner Christian Siriano is up to, visit the Christian V. Siriano site (but you can’t buy his designs yet). However, Season 3 champ Jeffrey Sebelia sells his designs at Cosa Nostra Inc. Jeffrey’s items include a cute knit hoodie with removable hood ($200).
Moms-to-Be Work It Out in Style
Pregnant women no longer have to exercise in their husband’s XXL T-shirts and men’s workout shorts during their final trimesters. Title Nine, which describes itself as being “evangelical about women’s participation in sports and fitness,” has a great selection of maternity items. This black 2-3 skort ($56), meant for wearing in the second and third trimesters, comes with a wide, stretchy waistband, and the short, swingy skirt is perfect for tennis or walking. The 5 to 9 Capri for months five through nine is suitable for yoga, walking or just wearing around ($58). Pair it with the BornFit Maternity Tee, a seamed, shapely T-shirtmade of fabric which will wick sweat away from your body ($44). Fit Maternity is devoted to pregnant and nursing women who exercise. The Doce Vida I-back maternity top ($48) has an attractive back and V-neck spandex front. Pregnant women who enjoy Pilates or yoga will love the cotton and Lycra yoga unitard ($55); you don’t have to worry about waistbands or pockets while wearing the unitard. The Belly Basics three-piece Yoga Kit includes yoga pants, T-shirt with a built-in shelf bra and jacket, in grey with pale pink accents. Maternity Activewear has been selling exercise outfits for pregnant women since 2003. Among several attractive maternity jackets is this white zippered front stripe jacket ($79) by Oceanlily, made of supplex/Lycra to provide plenty of stretch. This stylish cross-front maternity tank (pictured) comes in black, white or red and made of a bamboo/spandex blend that dries quickly ($36). To learn more about the best kinds of exercise when you’re pregnant, read this informative article from Babycenter.
Ed Hardy’s Wearable Tattoos for All
Ed Hardy creates street couture for people who like tattoos but don’t want to get one. The painter, printmaker and tattoo artist who melds American, Japanese, surf and hot-rod iconography, licensed his designs in 2004 to Christian Audigier (Diesel, Von Dutch, Bisou Bisou, Levi’s, American Outfitters). A star was born, particularly when Madonna and other stars started wearing Ed Hardy two summers ago. What is truly remarkable about the Ed Hardy line is that – unlike so many designer clothes worn by celebrities – the clothes are affordable and they are worn by women and men. Take a look at these women’s racer-back ribbed tanks for $62: Battle, Two Swords and Mermaid. Also reasonably priced and on sale is the Tiger-Army tunic ($63). (You can also find Hardy items at lots of online retailers, such as Zappos)Check out these Skull Rose skinny jeans $198. For guys, there’s this World Tour tie-dye shirt (on sale $85), these Love Kills Slowly beach shorts ($75) and Japan men’s denim shorts in light blue ($158.) Ed Hardy designs also come on watches like this one with Swarovski crystals ($208), Geisha flip flops ($36), women’s low rise shoes in canary and soap ($71). Bring your own beverage in this geisha flask ($46), and get your kids into the act with these shoes in brown ($28.80). Change the mood in the room with the Ed Hardy air freshener set ($24). Take off down the road on your gas-free Ed Hardy Cruiser Tiger Skate Board ($176).
Let’s All Squeal for the Jonas Brothers
How hot are the Jonas Brothers? Ask any pre-teen girl and prepare for loud squeals and lots of giggles. The trio of brothers from New Jersey is on fire this summer: The premiere of Camp Rock was cable television’s most-watched entertainment program of the season with 8.9 million viewers. Next up: A CD called A Little Bit Longer, debuting Aug. 12. (Pre-order here ) To keep up with demand, stores are churning out Camp Rock/Jonas Brothers gear. At Limited Too you can pick up a Jonas Brothers tote bag emblazoned with Kevin, Joe and Nick’s faces ($25) or a concert T ($25). Target is carrying some snazzy Camp Rock watches that are perfect for a back -to-school surprise ($15). The guitar pick pendant necklace is a not so in-your-face way to show show your brotherly love ($5). Disney has a lot of clothing items: The Camp Rock ribbed tank top ($15) features multiple images of Shane (Joe Jonas), while the short-sleeved hoodie ($25) includes silhouette imagery from the show and an all-over Shane print lining the hood. Who doesn’t want to gaze into the dreamy eyes of the Jonas Brothers day and night? Your kid can with this Camp Rock poster ($9). (Admit it, you were just as crazy about Bon Jovi!)
Show School Spirit, Even on Undies
Now you can show school spirit, all the way down to your underwear. Victoria’s Secret PINK, purveyor of all things sexy, has teamed up with 33 colleges via The Collegiate Licensing Company to create an exclusive collection of college gear. The line, which includes hoodies, sweats, panties, T-shirts and totes, debuts this week in about 375 Victoria’s Secret stores. The collection is also available online at www.victoriassecret.com, through the traditional Victoria’s Secret catalog and via the new PINK magalog. Pick up some sweats featuring your school — zipped hoodies are $52.50, while sweat pants are $44.50. Short-sleeved Ts run $24.50 as do tote bags. Each item features the PINK logo as well as the college logo. Choose from the following schools: University of Alabama, Arizona State University, University of Arkansas, Auburn University, University of California-Berkeley, Boston College, Clemson University, University of Colorado, Florida State University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, Harvard University, University of Illinois, University of Kansas, University of Kentucky, University of California-Los Angeles, Louisiana State University, University of Maryland, University of Miami, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska, University of North Carolina, University of Oklahoma, University of Oregon, Penn State University, University of Southern California, University of South Carolina, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M, University of Texas, University of Washington and University of Wisconsin. Go team!
‘Stuff’ to Help You Remember Carlin
Funnyman George Carlin loved to talk about “stuff:” “That’s all you need in life, a little place for your stuff. That’s all your house is, a place to keep your stuff.” In memory of Carlin, who died June 22 of heart disease at age 71, here’s some “stuff” by which to remember him. Do-it-yourself site CafePress.com features a wide selection of Carlin goods. (Keep the kids away from this Web page, though, because Carlin’s famous “7 dirty words” make an appearance on some T-shirts). Among the standout items: A “Will I ever stop asking rhetorical questions?” bumper sticker ($5) and a “George: You made us laugh. You made us think. We’ll miss you” fitted T-shirt ($25). Some say Carlin, unlike many stand-up comics, transitioned easily from stage to written word. His book Brain Droppings spent 40 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List and includes such funny bits as “People Who Should be Phased Out,” and “Seven Things I’m Tired Of” ($7). Also available from the Carlin library: Napalm and Silly Putty , which features bits like “The Ten Most Embarrassing Songs of All Time,” and “The 20th Century Hostility Scorecard” ($11). In When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? Carlin waxes poetic (or vulgar, depending on how you look at it) about topics like the battle of the sexes, war and politics ($19). There’s no question that Carlin was most famous for his stand-up comedy. In fact, Carlin hosted the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live on Oct. 11, 1975. Pick up the first season of the hit show here and see him perform an opening monologue comparing football and baseball. The ultimate purchase for a diehard Carlin fan? The George Carlin: All My Stuff DVD set, which features a 14-disc career retrospective, including all 12 of Carlin’s HBO specials ($180).
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