Fashion - WGNO

Pinterest pierces the ranks of the social-networking elite

By Shan Li, Los Angeles Times — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:45:00 CDT

The site, which allows users to pin images of products they like on online scrapbooks, has seen its traffic grow almost sevenfold in five months and is ranked by one research firm as the No. 3 social network behind Facebook and Twitter.

To orchestrate her wedding next month, Dara Weiner's biggest helper isn't her party planner or her devoted fiance — it's the Pinterest website that now dominates the time she spends online.

Prom night: accessorizing a blush gown

By Jenn Harris — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Here's how to put together one of this year's trendy prom looks, the blush tone ball gown. Blanca Farber, buyer for Windsor, says, "With this dress, because it's a light tone, people want to go for gold or bronze so they will go with a gold, glitter shoe for a really nice contrast. I also recommend, depending on what color earrings you choose, to also go with a bangle."

Liking yourself just the way you are

By Alene Dawson — Sun, 8 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Don't fall victim to impossible standards of beauty, experts say. Embrace your uniqueness.

You know it's tough out there when fashion and beauty executives think that even a model's body isn't good enough to sell clothes or that a celebrity's natural face isn't up to par, even with makeup.

DIY facial massage

By Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz , Tribune Newspapers — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Like most worker bees, you stare at a computer screen for hours. Relieve tension by giving yourself a face massage.

A common plight of the "office athlete" — whose sport entails sitting for hours staring at a computer — is facial pain brought on by long bouts of reading, screen glare and teeth-grinding.

Is the heat melting your fashion sense?

Ellen Warren — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Summer do's and don'ts to be aware of

We've all been there. We're walking around, minding own business and then — ewwww.

Work wardrobes that won't break the bank

Ellen Warren — Fri, 1 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Stretching your closet and looking your best on a budget. Also: how to show a little leg at weddings without veering into the inappropriate.

Your clothes (and your legs) are letting you down? No problem. You've got questions … I've got answers.

The right wedding wear

Ellen Warren — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Your guide to the shifting rules on what guests should wear to the wedding.

"What are you going to wear?"

Taking clothes shopping to new heights

Ellen Warren — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Are you a tall woman, struggling to find something long enough but still fashionable? Tribune writer Kristin Samuelson knows your pain. She and Ellen Warren go on the hunt for some great looks for tall gals.

For the first time ever, I felt the same way my friend Kristin Samuelson usually does when she goes shopping.

A cap and gown tutorial for graduates

Ellen Warren — Fri, 6 May 2011 00:00:00 CDT

Don't sweat it. Answer Angel has you covered on how to look great at graduation, fabulous in your jeans and so much more.

When it comes to clothes, the best-dressed have got it made

By Valli Herman — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:00:00 CDT

If you want to add custom-tailored garments to your wardrobe, here are 10 things to consider before entering the fitting room.

On any given day, in downtown lofts, Santa Monica ateliers and dozens of studios across Los Angeles, dressing rooms are filled with men and women who are slipping into suits, dresses and jeans that fit as if they were made just for them — because they were.