Art for dummies? Show puts twist on creativity Wed, Mar 24, 2010 | Leave a comment NORMAN — Norman artists are taking the phrase "pieces of art” to a new level for an upcoming exhibit at Performing Arts Studio, 200 S Jones Ave. Guest artists will turn mannequin...

Are funny-looking shoes fit to wear? Mon, Mar 22, 2010 | Leave a comment Adam’s journalWe’ve all heard it said that clothes make the man. But can one specific item of clothing — shoes — make the man (or woman) fitter? That’s the claim...

Spring fashions coming into bloom Mon, Mar 22, 2010 | Leave a comment Springlike weather sure took its sweet time coming. After a wild and woolly winter, most Oklahomans are reveling in a change in temperature and a change in clothes. Sweaters and boots are being...

Barbie sees 'Mad Men' Sat, Mar 20, 2010 | Leave a comment BARBIE SEES ‘MAD MEN’ Barbie and her signature hourglass figure are getting the "Mad Men” treatment. Mattel, Lionsgate and AMC announced a partnership to create four dolls in...

Fashion designers to honor colleague Sat, Mar 20, 2010 | Leave a comment NEW YORK — The fashion world Wednesday announced one more tribute to the late designer Alexander McQueen. McQueen, who died in an apparent suicide in London last month, will receive the...

Forget cutesy; baby denim’s trendy Sat, Mar 20, 2010 | Leave a comment NEW YORK — Denim is easy, denim is durable — and that makes denim a potentially sensible and stylish choice for some of the toughest customers around: babies and toddlers. "Denim...

Who is this writer of makeup book? Sat, Mar 20, 2010 | Leave a comment Who is Lauren Luke? And why is she writing a book about makeup? If the name doesn’t sound familiar, that’s all right. It didn’t to me, either, at first, until I realized this is...

Q&A; on Fashion Sat, Mar 20, 2010 | Leave a comment Q: My friend won a Caribbean cruise for two. The cruise is in June, and she has asked me to accompany her. I am wondering what style of swimsuits should we buy? And where should we buy them? We...

New look: old Hollywood Fri, Mar 19, 2010 | Leave a comment Religion ‘Resurrection Dream’A metro-area Baptist church is offering an Easter-theme dinner theater production.

Louis Vuitton’s latest show has curves of ‘real women’ Sat, Mar 13, 2010 | Leave a comment PARIS — Bodacious models, their curves barely under wraps in 1940s-style skirtsuits, paraded in looks meant for real women at Louis Vuitton’s fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear display...

Regina’s reflection of owner Sat, Mar 13, 2010 | Leave a comment Carol Jarvis joked for years that she wanted to buy Regina’s, her friend’s clothing store in Nichols Hills Plaza. Last November, it happened. "One day, when she was ready to sell...

Q&A; ON Fashion Fri, Mar 12, 2010 | Leave a comment Q: I’m a huge Cindy Crawford fan. I understand she is bringing out a line of jewelry. Do you know when and where, and how much will it cost? A: Crawford is collaborating with J.C. Penney Co....

Public mad for products Sat, Mar 6, 2010 | Leave a comment No one wanted to be late for the very important date. By the time "Alice in Wonderland” opened Friday, Tim Burton’s remake of the Disney classic had dished up plenty of inspiration...

Hollywood decor gives luxury feel Sat, Mar 6, 2010 | Leave a comment The Oscar awards are tonight, and it’s a time of year when the real place called Hollywood comes closest to being the Hollywood of our collective imagination. As red carpets unfurl and movie...

Designer from Oklahoma finds fashion-world success Thu, Mar 4, 2010 | Leave a comment Many fashion designers work for years without receiving the recognition that has come to Maya Stewart, who grew up in an Oklahoma town with a population of about 600. She designed a collection of...