This Week in Fashion: Destination Dresses

Vacation season is here, and whether you're planning an exciting trip abroad, or a quick getaway to the beach, dresses are must-have attire for traveling. Not only are they one of the hottest summer fashion trends, but they're also lightweight and functional, as they transition easily from day to evening.Designers haven't made it easy to choose this season's frocks with a vast array of head-turning styles, from long flowing maxis to colorful printed shifts.Compliment any of these best-dressed looks with flat sandals, a crossover bag, and maybe a hint of jewelry and you're ready to relax in South Beach or even the South of France.The Glimmered Ankita Dress and the Denim Shirtdress available at Anthropologie are both great for a night out, or the denim shirt could also double as a jacket.
Cotton Casuals available at Ann Taylor Loft could be worn as bathing suit cover-ups or also for sight-seeing day trips.The Java Tunic Dress available at J.Crew adds some color and variety to your travel palette. Wear it alone or over a pair of white jeans or capris.The Stripes Dress and the Marbled Waters Shift Dress available at Anthropologie can be dressed up with a statement necklace for dinner or wear them with flat sandals for a more casual style.
Pair this Sunny Repose Dress available at Anthropologie with a scarf one day and then a belt or sweater for a completely different look on another.The Striped Column dress available at Anthropologie flatters almost any shape and folds small enough to fit in your hand.
Packing lightly is a smarter way to travel, regardless of your destination. Dresses can reduce the need to pack a lot of separates and will also help you save time since you won't have to mix and match outfits every day.Bringing along a few small accessories – scarves, belts, cardigans, and jewelry will help you expand your style options.What will you be wearing on your next getaway? Share your favorites and follow This Week in Fashion on Facebook.
An organisation comprising six student bodies - the Joint Students' Coordination Committee (JSCC) - has banned school and college students in Manipur from wearing dresses that end above the knees.In a statement issued here on Monday, the committee said female students should wear the phanek - the traditional ankle-length Manipuri dress worn by women from the Meitei community that dominates the plains of Manipur."Under no circumstances will dresses ending above the knee be tolerated," said JSCC committee member A Thoithi.

Principal Dresses Up As Lady Gaga As Part Of Bet In Students' Reading Challenge

Last October, elementary school principal Justin Vernon (not that Justin Vernon, obviously) challenged the 170 students in kindergarten through fifth grade at his public school in the Boston area to read a combined 10,000 books by the end of the academic year. The challenge did not come without some conditions:"They pushed back on me, saying 'If we're going to have to read all these books to meet our goal, you've got to do something for us," Vernon told local news station WCVB-TV. "Somehow I got stuck with dressing up as Lady Gaga and milking a cow."
Vernon made good on his promise this week when the students at Roger Clap Innovation School in Dorchester exceeded their goal by 3,000 books, averaging more than 75 books per student.To monitor the students – three-quarters of whom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch with a fifth receiving special education services – accountable for their home reading claims, teachers at the school had parents fill out and sign logs."Students were always asking 'Is he really going to do it?'" first-grade teacher Tim Apple said.Hipster Cop Dresses Sharp For Justin Bieber.They got their answer when Vernon arrived in a stretch limo wearing high heels, a frilly black dress, tiara, blonde wig and oversized sunglasses and made his way to the school's athletic field, where a cow awaited him.
Imagine the hue and cry at our house that night! Not coincidentally, Mom wrote a weekly column syndicated nationally in the Catholic press about our family called just that: "At Our House." She was always seeking column fodder.Boy, oh boy, here was a doozie.My sister Mary wore The Dress for her wedding. As did others. Many others. And not just sisters. Cousins, friends, friends of friends; my niece Maureen wore it in 2006. Remember all that's needed is a fitting. Cleaning and storage, natch. Perhaps an alteration, the taking in and the letting out, maybe some replacement fabric here or there. The Dress now has a library card of its appearances, which stays with it in storage.Her personal mantra during her treatments was "to be the best that I could be every day," she said, but she sees the wisdom in Ms. Ashwood's appreciation of everyday beauty.
Arriving at Magee-Womens Hospital to receive the dress, she gamely put it on and paraded through the lobby -- even wearing it upstairs in hopes of finding her co-worker's cancer nurse. Normally reluctant to do public speaking, she drew smiles and cheers from patients as she and Ms. Ashwood explained to those waiting for treatment about the wedding dress and the contest.

Hipster Cop Dresses Sharp For Justin Bieber

Recording artist Justin Bieber is downtown at J&R Music World at this hour, signing copies of his new album and reminding us that a person half our age has already made more money than we'll ever see in our entire lives. And who do we find front and center at this exciting event? Lower Manhattan's beloved Hipster Cop, who was last spotted screaming at a bunch of indie rockers to turn their damn music down. Now we know why: Deep down, HC is actually a True Belieber at heart. (Of course, one assumes he's into Bieber ironically, and probably saw him play Glasslands before anyone ever heard of him.)
Also on the Bieber bandwagon: Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer! With endorsements from Scarlett Johansson and the support of thousands of underage Bieber fans who can make their parents do anything, this upcoming mayoral race is Stringer's to lose. He's got our vote, as long as he replaces Ray Kelly with Hipster Cop. The chief executive of Ascot dismissed suggestions that the dress code might come across as an attempt to restore archaic, aristocratic decorum, as opposed to a more provocative style of dress favoured by some people from less exalted backgrounds.
"It isn't a question of elitism and not being modern in a world where there is less and less requirement to dress smartly - far from it," said Charles Barnett."We want to see modern and stylish dress at Royal Ascot, just within the parameters of formal wear," he said.There will be no excuses for those who get it wrong. All ticket holders were sent reminders of the new dress code including "style guides" with photos giving example of appropriate looks. McCaffrey's mother, Melissa, said she believed the group did very well for their first-time out shopping for dresses. And while she was happy her daughter found one she loved, Melissa fought back tears after seeing her in the dress."I'm sad and happy. This just make me realize that she's really getting married and seeing her in front of the mirror ― it just hit home," Melissa said.Meanwhile, it's not too late for those who want an opportunity to find a dress for less than $400. The next Wedding Gala event will be at the Oldsmar Goodwill store, on June 23, located at 3929 Tampa Road.All middle and high school students shall be required to wear appropriate dress for physical education as prescribed by the school. A student may be permitted to wear other appropriate physical education attire when the parent/guardian files an objection based on religious or medical reasons.

Happy birthday Next! British fashion brand celebrates 30 years

British brand Next celebrates its 30th birthday this year with a Facebook app showcasing the best of 80s, 90s, 00s and today's fashion, film and culture. Established in 1982, Next has debuted essential eighties floral dresses to timeless trench coats and Spice Girl's inspired union jack ranges to stylish shoulder pads. Today Next still continues to display catwalk inspired collections and favourite fashion pieces, better still with next day delivery as standard.Found on the Next Facebook page, the 30 Years of Next app takes you through the fashion decades along with accompanying music and fun facts. In the eighties, military style women's coats were reclaimed from the punks as a timeless piece defining intellectual chic. Whilst the later years took denim to a whole new level, and even staples like jeans were inspired by flamboyance and excess from dance movies and yuppie subculture, to Miami Vice and Michael Jackson.
Switch to the late 80s and 90s and Wall Street power dressing with shoulder pads and oversized double breasted jackets defined both men's and women's tailoring. Next's 1992 Little Black Dress was the perfect solution to glamorous evening cocktail wear, with more than a hint of then style icon, Princess Diana. As for footwear, wedges remained relatively low key through the '80s and early '90s. Toned down from the style of the '70s, they were slim-line with manageable height! When Girl Power hit in the late 90s – this trend developed into towering platforms!From the 2000s to present day, Next has continued to have its finger on the fashion pulse with ranges of coloured jeans, Peter pan blouses, lace dresses, espadrilles, maxi dresses and scarf prints. Packed full of the latest fashion, this season Next has the best in the latest summer trends.Dairy dresses up milk with flavors.As well as selections from the latest branded collections, there are also other great ranges to discover online at website. Love what you see?Open only to those to whom this Tweet has been addressed, provided that entrant is a legal U.S. resident age 18 or older at the time of entry. Limited to one entry per Twitter account. One twitter follower will be chosen randomly from responses to the original tweet to win a Brian Lichtenberg "Scuba" dress, which each has an approximate retail value (ARV) of $396. Sponsor(s) not responsible for any damage to computer equipment related to participating in this promotion. Items being distributed are not transferable or redeemable for cash.
Open only to those to whom this Tweet has been addressed, provided that entrant is a legal U.S. resident age 18 or older at the time of entry. Limited to one entry per Twitter account. One twitter follower will be chosen randomly from responses to the original tweet to win a Brian Lichtenberg "Scuba" dress, which each has an approximate retail value (ARV) of $396. Sponsor(s) not responsible for any damage to computer equipment related to participating in this promotion. Items being distributed are not transferable or redeemable for cash.

Social Enterprise Clothing Catches Traction at Boyle Heights Farmer's Market

Social Enterprise Clothing (SEC) had its first public showing at the Boyle Heights Farmer's Market. The inaugural shirt, Los Angeles, created a stir among the venue's clients. Dario Debora, Second Chance's Front Line Man, was pleased by the crowds' reaction to the shirt and the company's mission to help Homeboy Industries.Dario stated, "I've been coming to this market for the last 2 years, and these are the largest crowds I've seen at the booth. Everyone wants to help Homeboy Industries, and get a Defer designed shirt too. I can't wait to come back next week when we have Big Sleeps' first shirt design."
The Boyle Heights Farmer's Market opened for the first time on May 9, 2010. It operates every Friday night from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and provides quality products at affordable prices to the local community. It is a friendly family-oriented setting for shopping and socializing. In addition to the fresh produce, bread and food normally found at a Farmer's Market, the Boyle Heights Market has a different band every week, features local artisans, and showcases Community Agencies to make it easier for neighborhood residents to find local resources. The Farmer's Market is located at First Street and Bailey Street, Boyle Heights, CA 90033.
SEC's Second Chance will be back next Friday, June 15, 2012. A portion of every shirt sale goes back to Homeboy Industries to support its mission to provide job training, education, life skills and social services to its clients. The men and women looking for a New Way to live and a Second Chance to become contributing members to their families and their communities.The ALJ determined that OSHA failed to establish that Petro had actual knowledge of, or that a reasonable person in Petro's circumstances would have recognized, a hazard requiring the use of FRC. The ALJ's Decision was based upon numerous factors, including: (1) OSHA's failure to establish that flash fire was a hazard at the facility; (2) Petro's exemplary accident record with regard to injuries caused by fire (none in the last two years at any of Petro's production facilities); (3) Petro's thorough hazard assessment in which it decided (consistent with industry custom and practice) to rely upon numerous engineering and administrative controls; and (4) the "clearly deficient" inspection of the facility by OSHA. Accordingly, the ALJ vacated the Citation.