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Diamond showroom to open in Downtown Pittsburgh
The gems sparkle from inside the glass display cases at the Rothschild Trading Company, a Pittsburgh and Los Angeles-based diamond manufacturer, that celebrates the grand opening of its diamond showroom in Downtown Pittsburgh Friday, Nov. 8. Owner Henry Rothschild rented the space six months ago. The New Orleans native chose...
Greensburg Ladies Night will be shopping fun for everyone
Ladies Night in downtown Greensburg is not just for the ladies, says chairwoman Ashley Stevens. The special shopping event was given the name when it began “decades ago,” Stevens says, but “it’s a great night for shopping with your kids, your friends, your husbands, really everyone.” Downtown merchants will keep...
Designer Days in Lawrenceville sells high-end fashions at discounted prices for charityVideo
Chanel. Christian Dior. Salvatore Ferragamo. Tory Burch. Kate Spade. Gucci. Robert Graham. Oleg Cassini. These are just some of the recognizable names on clothing and accessories available at the 49th annual Designer Days. The National Council of Jewish Women, Pittsburgh Section, hosts the annual shopping event, where thousands of pieces...
PGH Vintage Mixer is this weekend at Nova Place
The 14th annual PGH Vintage Mixer is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Nova Place on the North Side. The authentic vintage fair showcases local and regional sellers of fashion, home goods, décor, vintage vinyl, toys and games. It brings local collectors and small vintage businesses under one...
Spanx founder buys Olivia Newton-John’s ‘Grease’ pantsVideo
NEW YORK — The founder of Spanx was revealed to be the successful bidder for the skintight satin pants that Olivia Newton-John wore in the movie “Grease.” Sara Blakely told “CBS This Morning” on Tuesday she plans to frame the pants and hang them at Spanx’s headquarters in Atlanta because...
Former WPXI reporter/anchor Courtney Brennan connects followers to jewelerVideo
Courtney Brennan left the world of television news and quickly became a sought-after social influencer. The Emmy-award winning journalist from Lawrenceville, who left WPXI-TV at the end of May, has partnered with Henne Jewelers. Through Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, she’s connecting with her followers to highlight high-end jewelry pieces. Brennan...
Say hello to vegan-friendly nails at Goodbye Lulu in Pittsburgh
Victoria Rose spent years searching for a way to turn her artistic talent into a career, but the answer was always right at her fingertips. Unfulfilled by college courses in interior design and architecture, she got a job in a salon. She learned how to do manicures and pedicures. She...
Fashion show lets Down syndrome models strut their stuffVideo
One model sashayed down the runway with a leather jacket and a guitar, basking in applause from the crowd. Another danced and strutted in a multicolored bomber coat. A toddler had a little help with her modeling turn, holding on to an adult as she wore a peach outfit with...
Actress Katharine Hepburn’s fashions showcased at The Frick PittsburghVideo
Adjectives used to describe the late, great actress Katharine Hepburn include independent, spirited, confident and quick-witted. She received 12 Best Actress nominations from the Motion Picture Academy, taking four awards home for performances in “Morning Glory” (1933), “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” (1967), “The Lion in Winter” (1968) and “On...
Norwin student-run formal-wear sale continues todayVideo
High school students — and their parents — know how expensive it can be to attend a formal dance. Norwin High School has a way to cut down at least some of the cost, by holding a semiannual formal wear consignment sale. Begun in 2015, the sales are held in...
Iconic and timeless: Katharine Hepburn fashions at The Frick PittsburghVideo
How is Katharine Hepburn — an actress born more than 100 years ago, whose film heyday was in the mid-20th century — still relevant? “Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen,” opening Oct. 19 at The Frick Pittsburgh, will include 37 designer creations from Hepburn’s iconic career, while also revealing...
‘Jesus Shoes’ filled with holy water sell out for $3,000
Is it the holy water in the soles? Perhaps it’s the crucifix on the laces. Or maybe it’s the stitched “MT 14:25” on the side. We know it can’t be the bargain basement price: $3,000. Whatever it is, the Jesus Shoe is one hot item. The sneakers that appear to...
Macy’s ‘Buy a Coat and We’ll Donate One’ program begins
For the seventh year, Macy’s is hosting the “Buy a Coat and We’ll Donate One” campaign in partnership with nonprofit Clothes4Souls. For every men’s, women’s, junior’s or children’s coat purchased in store or online Wednesday to Oct. 14, Macy’s will donate a brand new coat, up to 35,000 with an...
Rapper Gucci Mane gets deal for luxury line with Gucci
It’s safe to say Gucci Mane’s stage name is (finally) paying off. Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane recently announced that he is hooking up with high-end clothes brand Gucci for a new collection. The revelation comes after celebrities and others criticized the company in February after it reportedly released a $890...
Take home the Halloween prize with ‘Golden Girls’ costumes
Just like Betty White herself, the love for “The Golden Girls” just goes on and on and on and … Well, you get the idea. And before you make your costume commitment for that big Halloween party, you need to realize what’s for sale. That’s right: “Golden Girls” costumes —...
The sport of fashion: Steelers players suit up to walk the runwayVideo
See your Steelers show some moves off the field. “Rock Steelers Style 2019: Take The Stage” is Friday at Stage AE on Pittsburgh’s North Side. The players will put aside the black and gold uniforms and opt to wear clothing that suits their sense of style. The Style Lounge opens...
Tatted up: ‘Fashion of Flesh’ runway show held in PittsburghVideo
Hip at the Flashlight Factory on Pittsburgh’s North Side was full of color. More than 150 people attended “The Fashion of Flesh” fashion show at the venue on West North Avenue. The first-ever runway event Wednesday evening, part of Pittsburgh Fashion Week, showcased local tattoo art on models. The show...
Tattoo event opens at Pittsburgh Fashion Week
People often think of tattoos as body modification. “But I see them as accessories,” said T.J. Harris, owner of BC1ofaKind, which is producing a tattoo-featured runway event for Pittsburgh Fashion Week at 7 p.m. Wednesday. “I want to bring that to fashion week.” “The Fashion of Flesh” showcases local tattoo...
Pittsburgh Fashion Week designer: ‘You can never have enough rhinestones’Video
When Jamie Miller was in the seventh grade, she wanted bell-bottom pants. She took a pair of jeans and cut the legs, adding fabric with images of moons and stars to create the wide-leg look. “I have always loved fashion,” said Miller, one of 10 designers whose collection will be...
For $20, you can buy AirPods-looking earbuds that don’t work
If you want to look cool but not drop a bunch of money, boy does ASOS have a product for you. The online retailer is selling a “faux headphone ear piece” for $9.50. The single earbud comes in silver and does not work. But, they could trick people into thinking...
Dual-tone gowns of pink, red ruled the Emmys carpet
Did someone send a memo? Taraji P. Henson, Zoe Kazan, Susan Kelechi Watson, Mandy Moore and Marisa Tomei all showed up to the Emmys in two-tone looks of pink and red that stood out on the awards’ purple carpet. The dual tones were the strongest trend among the women on...
Chris Sullivan of ‘This is Us’ takes risks on the red carpet
Chris Sullivan may or may not win at this weekend’s Emmy Awards, but it’s a sure bet that when he strikes a pose on the red carpet, his unconventional attire will make a statement. At past events, Sullivan has donned a top hat and cane, brightly colored flowered pants and...
Row House Cinema, Style412 collaborate on fashion film festival
Row House Cinema in Lawrenceville is bringing a fashion film festival to town with the help of Style412. The roster includes the documentaries “The True Cost” and “Halston,” and the classic films “Zoolander” and “Clueless.” View this post on Instagram One of the reasons I knew I wanted to move...
Trollbeads store coming to South Hills Village
The beads reflect moments in life. Trollbeads is a bead-on bracelet brand, and carries handcrafted bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings. The company invites customers to create their own jewelry by starting with a bracelet and adding beads, spacers or other items. Customers can also opt to have one made. A...
Amazon Prime to stream Rihanna’s next-level lingerie show
NEW YORK — Rihanna believes women of all shapes, colors and sizes should be celebrated, and that spirit of inclusion has made her lingerie and beauty lines massive successes. “Women just need a little bit of validation,” the superstar explained to The Associated Press ahead of her Savage X Fenty...
