Inquirer Columnist - Elizabeth WellingtonRSS Feed for Inq Col Elizabeth WellingtonMostly dull duds for Dems- (Found September 22, 2008 ) Fashion was the elephant in the Pepsi Center at the opening of the Democratic National Convention in Denver Monday night.http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20080827_Mostly_dull_duds_f... A silky mane draws raves and questions- (Found September 22, 2008 ) From the moment Michelle Obama took the podium Monday night at the Pepsi Center in Denver, her tresses brushing her shoulders in a soft flip with silky edges, black women across the country wanted to know: Who did her hairhttp://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20080828_A_silky_mane_draws... Where credit is due- (Found September 22, 2008 ) We would like to thank the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing for use of the Keating's River Grill and the outdoor terrace. We'd also like to thank Boyds Philadelphia and Adresse in Center City, Shop 65 in Doylestown, and Nordstrom in the Plaza at King of Prussia for use of their clothing.http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20080903_Where_credit_is_du... She's fashion's go-to girl this fall- (Found September 22, 2008 ) Standing high on its heels among the round-toed, T-strapped and spectator pumps this fall is the Mary Jane. A must-have accessory for this season's tailored skirt suits, wide-legged pants, empire-waist frocks, and dressed-up denim, the shoe is dazzling in patent, metallic and animal-skin styles.http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20080903_SHE_S_FASHION_S_GO... Power elegance- (Found September 22, 2008 ) Contemporary women's style is taking its cues this fall from the late 1950s and early '60s - the country's most well-tailored and fiercely feminine era in fashion.http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20080903_Power_elegance.htm... Designing 'cotton candy and steel'- (Found September 22, 2008 ) NEW YORK - Melanie Brandon is so close to fashion notoriety, she can just about pull it over her head.http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20080910_Designing__cotton_... Mirror, Mirror: Palin: A political woman and 'every man's fantasy'- (Found September 22, 2008 ) Despite Sarah Palin's tight French twist, rimless yet expensive eyewear, and drab straight skirts, both Democrats and Republicans agree the conservative vice-presidential candidate is a looker.http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20080910_Mirror__Mirror__Pa... From Phila., a rising model of persistence- (Found September 22, 2008 ) NEW YORK - With freshly blushed cheeks and smoothed-back tresses, 19-year-old Sessilee Lopez walked to the clothing racks backstage at the Anna Sui fashion show, curious about which Spring 2009 looks the designer planned to send her out in.http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20080914_From_Phila___a_ris... Mixed messages- (Found September 22, 2008 ) NEW YORK - These are anxious times for our country, to say the least, but fashion shows no signs of trending to the subdued as contemporary style remains flirty and unpredictable and designers continue to refuse to tell us what we should wear.http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20080916_Mixed_messages.htm... Mirror, Mirror: The in-between-length midi is pretty for fall- (Found September 22, 2008 ) We know how skirt lengths can define us: Ultra-minis say hot mama, floor-grazing maxis signify a more modest dresser. Knee-length skirts are powerful.http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20080917_Mirror__Mirror__Th... |