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Michelle Obama on the cover of Vogue?
In the interest of not perpetuating the notion that fashion is an important factor in regards to women in politics, I've tried to refrain from blogging too much about political ladies and their style....
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Deadline approaching to win tickets to see Rockettes in Radio City Spectacular!
Reminder: There's only one more day to enter to win a family pack of four free tickets to the opening performance of the "Radio City Christmas Spectacular" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Van Andel Arena....
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At long last: Unnamed cat Little One gets a name
After nine days, dozens of names and thankfully few tears (but a little bit of bloodshed) Adam and I finally settled on a name for our adorable scamp of a kitten. A huge thank you to everyone who...
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Winner announced for Rockettes ticket giveaway!
Thanks to everyone who entered the online contest for a family pack of four tickets to Wednesday night's "Radio City Christmas Spectacular" starring the world-famous Rockettes. We had more than 220...
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Radio City Christmas Spectacular features costumes by former Michigan...
Courtesy Photo via FlickrWest Michigan native Frank Krenz holds a Barbie sporting one of his designs for the Rockettes. The Rockettes seriously delivered Wednesday night during the opening performance...
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Daniel Vosovic -- 'Project Runway' alum and former Lowell resident -- to...
Courtesy PhotoDaniel Vosovic "Project Runway" season two runner-up Daniel Vosovic could easily have ridden the wave of fame granted to him after a successful turn on the popular Bravo reality show in...
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'Twilight' couture: Return of Vampire-goth fashion
Evan Rachel Wood and Marilyn Manson in their finest undead wares. In the least surprising news of the week, "Twilight," was a huge hit at the box office. Does that mean we're going to all start...
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Fashion and finance: The great sacrifice
If you are one of the thousands of West Michigan residents facing a jobless holiday and wondering how to provide for your family into the New Year, it would be wise to avoid this irksome story of...
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Need a low-cost Christmas gift? Free stuff from the New Black!
Some people save their cleaning for the spring, but I prefer to clear out the clutter before the New Year. Ergo, it's declutter time at the New Black and I've got fun stuff -- product samples, promo...
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Win a copy of Daniel Vosovic's new book, 'Fashion Inside Out'
Press Photo/Katy BatdorffProject Runway finalist Daniel Vosovic, a former area resident, hugs his sister Sara Vosovic Friday at Schuler Books, where he promoted his new book "Fashion Inside Out."...
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Uptown Holiday Shop Hop and more: Grand Rapids shopping events
Press File PhotoBrandy Krause showcases her clothing designs at the Avenue of the Arts Market on Division Avenue last summer. Urban Lights showcases talent from the Avenue of the Arts district on...
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Big decisions: What (or who) will Michelle Obama wear for Inauguration?
Little more than a month before the Inauguration, the fashion world is anticipating what future First Lady Michelle Obama will wear to the ball. • Read "The New Black" blog
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The New Black's second annual list of Favorite Things
Taking a page from Oprah, New Black blogger Tricia Woolfenden shares her second annual list of Favorite Things of 2008. • See the list • Movie-related gifts • Entertainment related gifts • Book picks
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Holiday fashions for kids
Whether it's voluntarily donning a velvet jacket for Christmas brunch at grandma's house or being forcibly stuffed into red tights and shiny black Mary Janes for a performance of "The Nutcracker,"...
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Winners announced for 'Walking With Dinosaurs' ticket giveaway
"Walking With Dinosaurs" Thank you to everyone who entered The New Black's online drawing for tickets to Wednesday night's opening performance of "Walking With Dinosaurs." There is a lot of enthusiasm...
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Win tickets to 'Walking With Dinosaurs' at Van Andel Arena
They've been dead and buried for millions and millions of years, but dinosaurs still manage to capture the imaginations of kids of all ages. "Walking With Dinosaurs" is a $20 million, state-of-the-art...
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'Walking With Dinosaurs' crashes into Van Andel Arena; show review, dino...
View thumbnails, larger photos The Tyrannosaurus rex might've been a snarling, soulless killing machine, but it's also kind of cute. Or at least, the baby T-rex in "Walking With Dinosaurs" is cute....
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The year in fashion 2008; It was the best of times, it was the worst of times
Au revoir, 2008! It was a year of high heels, low sales and strange sartorial choices (Katie Holmes' baggy peg leg jeans and SJP's acorn hat. Below is part one of the New Black's look at some of the...
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New Black's Best and Worst in Fashion 2008
New Black blogger Tricia Woolfenden takes a look back at the fashions of 2008 -- from jumpsuits to towering stilettos. • Read the blog
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A final farewell from The New Black
"The New Black" blogger Tricia Woolfenden is leaving Grand Rapids for the sunnier skies of Boca Raton, Florida. • Read Tricia's farewell blog
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