From stylist Mark Alan Harmon ...more

December 23, 2009

Charleene Closshey of Plant City is co-chair for the Peace Couture Saks Fifth Avenue fundraiser, to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 2 at 235 Westshore Plaza, Tampa. This will benefit The Spring of Tampa Bay and is in conclusion of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which was October. Admission is $50, or $75 for patron tickets. ...more

October 25, 2009

The fashion show season is in full swing, with groups planning events to showcase spring collections and raise money for the charities. ...more

March 25, 2009

The Temple Terrace Juniorettes' annual community Easter Egg Hunt is April 4 at Riverhills Park. The event includes prizes, face painting, crafts, snacks and a visit from the Easter Bunny. ...more

March 25, 2009

Just a few weeks ago, Michelle Obama was the fashion industry's darling for bringing much-needed style to the White House; even drawing comparisons to Jackie Kennedy for her wardrobe choices. Now, Obama has fallen out of favor with fashion critics because she has been (gasp) showing her arms. ...more

March 8, 2009

Lines are already forming for free makeup being given away because of a class-action lawsuit. At the cosmetics counter at Macy's at Westshore Plaza, the line snaked out the door this into the cold as customers stood in line to get a free soap. Saks Fifth Avenue cosmetic counters were handing out under-eye cream. Lines were similarly long at the Citrus Park mall. ...more

January 20, 2009

Beginning today, consumers who participated in a recent class-action cosmetics settlement can pick up free makeup from certain department stores. ...more

January 20, 2009

Beginning Tuesday, consumers who participated in a recent class-action cosmetics settlement can pick up free makeup from certain department stores. Consumers can show up at the stores involved in the lawsuit and receive one product valued at about $20. Consumers must sign a legal document saying they bought makeup from the store between May 29, 1994, and July 16, 2003. No sales receipt is necessary. ...more

January 19, 2009

As expected, shoppers packed the stores Friday cashing in their gift cards or swapping items they didn't need for something they wanted. ...more

December 27, 2008

The rich are tightening their belts, too. Even if it's still a Gucci. ...more

December 23, 2008