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| | The secondhand time is often the secret to staying fashionable and eco-conscious FAST FASHION is like fast food. Though it’s a quick fix and wallet friendly, it has an inevitable consequence: excess. In fact, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, a startling 9 billion tons of wearables are sent to landfills every year. So instead of mindlessly discarding these items, many people are choosing to capitalize on their used garments through recycled apparel stores. Locally, Crossroads Trading Company and Moon Zooom exchange more closet space for a little extra cash. More » |  | | | Ankle-centric gladiator sandals go glam for summer 2010 THE NEWEST SHOE on the rise is having an identity crisis. It can’t decide whether it’s a sandal, a ballerina flat or a boot. Be it a slip-on with a casual suede covering, or a strappy high heel, one thing is certain: the gladiator sandal is back for another summer, and this time with more bells and whistles than ever. More » | | | | Anatomy isn’t always grey as frocks for docs get a fashion makeover THERE IS cause for notice when one’s nurse comes in wearing a pair of zebra-print scrubs—by Baby Phat. Scrubs used to be bland garments that made nurses, doctors, dentists and veterinarians look like they were wearing pajamas. But thanks to TV shows like Scrubs and Grey’s Anatomy, the demand for these colorful smocks has skyrocketed. More » | | | | Monokinis rule this summer’s sexy beachcombing essentials WHEN SHOPPING for women’s swimwear, it has traditionally been a question of this or that–namely, one-piece or two-piece. But in recent years, the swimwear industry has exploded, catering to all shapes and sizes with a plethora of cuts and colors to assuage the conscious consumer. More » | | | | Two SJSU students raid their boyfriends’ closets for fashion finds. Girls with boyfriends often find their significant other’s closet a treasure trove of things they love to wear: the oversized sweater, that old band T-shirt with holes, the comfy pajama pants, those loungey basketball shorts. It’s paradoxical, but sometimes there’s nothing that can make a girl feel more feminine than wearing the clothes of her male counterpart. More » | | | | Santana Row designers saluted the return of the goddess at annual show WITH WINDSWEPT white curtains and tents flanking the pool, the sun deck at Santana Heights was transformed into an archetype of Greek revival. The row’s residential complex paid homage to fashion by hosting Santana Row’s second annual Poolside Soiree last Saturday. Models sauntered down the runway in vogue splendor, showcasing the work of 19 Santana Row designers. The show opened with a women’s collection by Anne Fontaine that offered a vignette of what was to come: a blithe return to the romantic goddess. More » | | | | One San Jose couple takes a unique approach to their wedding ceremony SPRINGTIME is synonymous with weddings. It is the time of year when greenery and color allay the winter gloom. What couple wouldn’t want to seal their vows during the season of birth and renewal? Nowadays, weddings come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. This season there are some noteworthy trends that are chipping away at tradition and ushering in some new advances on how people say, “I do.” More » | | | | Five places that make you feel like you’ve left San Jose [b]Alum Rock Park[/b]
16240 Alum Rock Avenue
Enter the world of Narnia at the state’s very first municipal park: Alum Rock. There are many secrets to be found at this park, including mineral springs, caves and the infamous “Eagle rock.” Wildlife is plentiful in this area so don’t be surprised if you run into the occasional hawk or deer. More » | | | | The only Bay Area outlet of the trendy ‘high-low’ fashion boutique brings throngs to the Great Mall. The once-commonplace “she-got-it-at-Forever-21” sightings are waning, thanks in part to Love Culture, a new trendy apparel store at the Great Mall of Milpitas. With its shiny décor and cost-conscious fashions, Love Culture has been developing a growing following. The Los Angeles brand opened its first store in September 2007, and there are already 23 stores in 11 states, with another 25 slated to open by the end of 2010. More » | |
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