Elizabeth Wellington has been The Inquirer's fashion writer since December 2002. She believes that great fashion is for all people, not just the rich and wealthy. She has an eye for the new, the unusual and that which suits us all.
- Video: How to get runway red lips
- From business to leisure
Elizabeth Wellington: Fashion types are touting the crimson lip as a makeup must-have. What better way to make a sultry entrance to parties?
Jeweler Steven Lagos, who grew up in Broomall, knew as a teen that he wanted to fashion fine accessories. But his own mall store? His own fiefdom in Bloomingdale's? That was a lofty dream.
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Luxe labels for less, with eBay her outlet
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Elizabeth Wellington: In April, Plymouth Meeting's Janet Weitz quit her day job to run her eBay specialty boutique, full time. She expects to take home a six-figure income.
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Local woman designs for 'Dancing'
- The Walnut Street Theatre's Amanda Wolff, 22, will see her costume on a "DWTS" semifinalist couple Tuesday.As Amanda Wolff prepares to sit in the audience of Dancing With the Stars Tuesday night, she still can't believe her good fortune: One of DWTS's four semifinalist couples will wear an ensemble that she dreamed up.
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In men's jeans, it's survival of the fittest
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Elizabeth Wellington: No matter the style, men just want one feature in their jeans: comfort.
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Socks: No more a footnote
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We are entering a new era (cue space-age music) - the age of the sock. That's right, socks in sexy stripes and eye-catching argyles are men's accessory of choice this winter.
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Getting comfy in sweaters
- The knits are it as sellers cater to men who need to restock the seasonal staple."It's the one thing men always feel comfortable in," a South Philly boutique owner says. Retailers, in their rush to keep men shopping, are stocking up on the knit staples this season.
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Boyz II Men rebranding themselves
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Boyz II Men have always straddled two generations: Twenty years ago, the Grammy-winning teenage quartet crooned with the passion of old-school swooners.
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Dresses that stay in memory
- An authority adds facts behind the frocks.Mirror, Mirror: If it's a famous frock, you can bet your breakfast at Tiffany's that Hal Rubenstein knows the story behind it. His latest book, 100 Unforgettable Dresses, is a testament to his knowledge of all the things that have become, well, unforgettable.
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'Pan Am' clothes classy, customs not so much
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Elizabeth Wellington: While fashionistas enjoy the sartorially stunning slice-of-history series like Pan Am and Mad Men, in reality, the era was a tough time for women and minorities.
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The pomp: High hairdo style
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Elizabeth Wellington: Some fashions catch on quickly, but others (like the pompadour) take a minute to take hold - with or without bobby pins.
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Tommy in town, talks fashion
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"Fashion is about affordable luxury," Tommy Hilfiger explained to 900 Philadelphia University students. "To succeed, designers need to be affordable, wearable, accessible, and aspirational."
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