Topic “fashion”

By Debra D. Bass (St. Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT)

ST. LOUIS — Prom is not just about the dress. A great dress is your centerpiece, but without the proper context, it can easily fall flat.

Hair, makeup, accessories and poise are just as crucial when it comes to being polished and picture perfect to celebrate a great American milestone. The look of your gown does set the tone for your...

By Becky Wright (Standard-Examiner staff)

Kids grow like weeds. Paychecks don’t.

To keep children in clothes and toys without breaking the bank, some parents take advantage of consignment shops and sales.

"Kids grow out of clothes so quickly, but if you maintain them, you can sell them," said Regina Buckmiller of Syracuse.

Buckmiller has four children, ranging in...

By Becky Wright (Standard-Examiner staff)

Stacie Llewelyn is a bargain shopper.

“I find something at a good price, and keep it on hand in case my kids need it or I need to give someone a present,” said the Syracuse woman. “If I want to, I can resell it and make money off it.”

She used to sell online, but found she doesn’t have time anymore. Now she’s selling through Just...

By Booth Moore (Los Angeles Times/MCT)

LOS ANGELES — More than 100,000 people were expected to descend on Indio, Calif. last weekend for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and the fashion world was watching. While Arcade Fire and Kings of Leon were jamming onstage, fashion and lifestyle companies were vying for the attention of festival-goers offstage, with branded...

By Melissa Magsaysay (Los Angeles Times/MCT)

LOS ANGELES — Southern California weather doesn’t change too drastically from winter to spring and there’s no specially branded latte being served at Starbucks to nudge us into the next season, but we can count on lighter fragrances to bring on the feeling of bright sunshine, blue skies and longer days.

Spring’s newest fragrance releases...