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The New York Fashion Week provides a glimpse into the upcoming trends for the spring. Style editor Bobbie Thomas says that feminine dresses, minimalist tones, and well-tailored clothes are in.

"The trend to tone down and tame volume continues. Big and baggy will be replaced with traditional tailoring and more body-conscious silhouettes. Even relaxed pieces with a loose feel will most likely be cinched... Read more

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A group of flight attendants were recently treated to flight expert Mim Allgood’s instructions for travelling in style. Allgood preaches the necessity of constant hydration while flying and offers tips about the best ways to reapply makeup during flight.

She also firmly states that alcohol is only acceptable when accompanied by two glasses of water. I guess I’ll be spending a lot of time in the... Read more

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80-year-old Leona Lozada from El Paso has taken celebrity up a notch by creating cross-stitched representations of them.

The senior has become a local hit and after stitching such famous female figures as Princess Diana, Oprah, and Ellen, I can only assume it’s just a matter of time before my face is cross-stitched into history. :)

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A college senior from San Antonio named Chris Moreno has turned his love of, that’s right, crocheting , into a lucrative part-time job while studying earth sciences. He makes beanies, scarves and handbags.

Apparantly, San Antonio student is not the only men that's into crafts. Former Sex and the City" hunk Jason Lewis is busying himself with a new creative pastime - knitting ... Knit me... Read more

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The New York Fashion Week hosted Laura Bush’s healthy heart campaign, which encourages people to think more about doing things that are good for their health.

Heidi Klum and other models and celebs danced down the runway in red dresses to show their support. Then they went back to their dinners of steamed lettuce and Cristal. Read more

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The Japanese have a long history of craft making and for the fourth year in a row, crafting firms have travelled to Paris to sell their historically valuable pieces. I was on the lookout for the earliest crafted computer design, but was surprised to find mainly bowls and things. :)

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The Welsh Arts Council is losing 3.5 million pounds to the 2012 London Olympics, which must be extremely annoying to them since they aren’t exactly known for their sports stars.

The only famous Welsh person I know is Catherine Zeta-Jones, although she would look pretty good in those track outfits.

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With the longstanding tradition of Texan fine arts, it’s no surprise that the Board of Directors for the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts is expanding its project and raising the fundraising goal from $275 million to $338.

It’s unclear if they plan to drill for oil or sell novelty cowboy hats to raise the cash. :)

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Apparent Politics + Arts aficionado John Holden, ex-member of the UK Parliament, imparted some little known knowledge on OCAD students today; namely that politicians and artists don’t mix .

His lecture advises those who wish to support the arts should appeal directly to the public. Does this mean I have to get a “No Solicitors… Unless You Are Appealing Directly To Me For A Cultural Arts... Read more

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Shockingly, Britney Spears has someone giving her fashion advice . Less surprisingly, the ever responsible Spears hasn’t paid the stylist for her services for the past few months and now she’s being sued. I wish that meant she’d been dressing better, but she’s probably just mourning the days when a fashion faux pas was her biggest crime. (Photo credit: www.voici.fr) Read more

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