SHOP > GOTTA HAVE IT.RENEW OLD CLOTHES Don't throw away those old, out-of-fashion clothes hanging in the back of your closet. Instead, give them a refreshing makeover through Sonya Nimri's inspirational new book "Just for the Frill of It: 25 Flirty Fabulous Styles to Make From Clothes You Already Own" (Watson-Guptill; $12.95). The book features step-by-step instructions for reinventing closet duds and even includes the level of difficulty for each project. Trim a plain dress with lace for instant glamour, or transform old sweaters into flirty boleros or playful tops with scissors scissors Cutting instrument or tool consisting of a pair of opposed metal blades that meet and cut when the handles at their ends are brought together. Modern scissors are of two types: the more usual pivoted blades have a rivet or screw connection between the cutting ends . The possibilities are endless. The book is available at major bookstores and at www.amazon.com. SIMONE SCHRAMM TRIMM>LA.COM TIME FOR FAME Want to a give a loved one an accessory worthy of a celebrity? Then consider adding an Oceanaut watch to your shopping list. Given as gifts to headline-making couples such as Eva Longoria and Tony Parker This article is about the French basketball player. For the American basketball player, see Anthony Parker. For other uses, see Anthony Parker (disambiguation). William Anthony "Tony" Parker[1] (born May 17 1982 , these luxury watches for men and women do more than just tell time -- they tell of style and beauty. Oceanaut's collections are said to be made with the best Swiss components, craftsmanship and technology. They are carried at Manuel Leon in Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. , Redondo Beach Redondo Beach (rĭdŏn`dō), city (1990 pop. 60,167), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1892. Once a commercial port for Los Angeles, it is a residential and resort city with a protected harbor and an excellent marina. Watch Co. and Finely's Jewelers in Redondo Beach, and Generales & Generales Fine Jewelers in Toluca Lake. Priced at $500-$3,000. ANGELA LU>LA.COM FROM SKINNY TO WIDE Skinny pants have been the trendsetter trend·set·ter n. One that initiates or popularizes a trend: "The Golden State, ever the trendsetter, reformed its property tax" New York. for the last few seasons, but this fall the wide leg is back -- actually the wider the better for denim and trousers. Pair with a contoured sweater or belted jacket to keep a more fitted proportion on top. then put on a pair of high heels high heels high npl → talons hauts, hauts talons high heels high npl → hochhackige Schuhe pl to extend the leg, and you're set for the season. This pair of flared pants and belted plaid The belted plaid (or, if you prefer, a plaid worn belted) is basically a large blanket-like piece of fabric which is wrapped around one's body, the material being pleated or, more accurately, loosely gathered, and secured at the waist by means of a belt. jacket are from T.J. Maxx. SHARYN BETZ >LA.COM CAPTION(S): 3 photos Photo: (1) no caption (book: "Just for the Frill of It: 25 Flirty Fabulous Styles to Make From Clothes You Already Own") (2) no caption (Oceanaut watch) (3) no caption (flared pants and belted plaid jacket are from T.J. Maxx) |
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