http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/elizabeth_wellington RSS Feed for Inq Col Elizabeth Wellington en-us Wed, 23 May 2012 10:56:39 GMT http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20120523_Accessories_Council_launches_USA-Made_campaign.html Faux bling is making Karen Giberson a wee bit nervous this misty morning. Giberson, president of the national Accessories Council, is headed from her home in Media to Manhattan’s Fashion Center to launch USA-Made, an ambitious project aimed at helping costume jewelry designers manufacture the bulk of their baubles in America. http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20120516_Student_Fashion_Showcase__Moore_College_of_Art__amp__Design.html Under billowing tents in Aviator Park, Moore College of Art & Design presented its annual end-of-year fashion show Saturday night with aplomb. The collections showed depth and creativity and represented looks from decades past, with Laura Galindo’s Mad Men-esquetailored pieces and Caralyn Scudner’s children’s wear infused with 1960s flower prints. Scudner won the Charming Shoppes Inc. Award for the most salable collection and the Jannaman Award for best construction. http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20120516_Spring_brings_the_power_of_pleats.html This summer’s vintage-inspired looks are prolific with pleats. And although we parted ways with the folded fashion staple back in the ‘80s, we shouldn’t be surprised they’re returning. http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20120510_Vidal_Sassoon_transformed_hair_styling.html It was 1988 and I was watching Salt-N-Pepa’s video for “Push It.” The rap stars danced in black catsuits and 8-ball jackets, and their hair was cut into these fierce asymmetrical bobs. “I want that haircut,” I told my mom. http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20120504_Daisy_Days__Chatting_with_Marchesa_designer_Keren_Craig.html Hollywood's red carpet hasn't been the same since British design duo Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig established the luxe eveningwear line that is Marchesa. http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20120509_HyLo_Boutiques_connects_Philly-based_designers_with_retailers_and_customers.html Jen Green looks out at the 80-some millennials chatting it up with local designers at the art gallery studio: christensen in Rittenhouse Square. Clad in this spring’s must-have brights, the guests look swank. The rhubarb cocktails are flowing. And Green couldn’t be more pleased. http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20120502_Philadelphia_University_kicks_off_senior_collection.html Philadelphia University launched its spring senior collection Saturday with scores of fashions inspired by Little Red Riding Hood, desert sand dunes, and the circus, 1820s-style. So dazzling. http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20120502_Black_women_shifting_to_curly_hair_weaves.html This summer, hair weaves are taking a turn for the kinky, the curly and the wavy. Why is this news? http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20120404_Lele_Tran_s_US_U_S__boutique_offers_made-in-Philadelphia_aesthetic.html Next door to the Old City fire station and Ben Franklin Park is a darling boutique with a timely fashion mission and a perfectly patriotic name. US*U.S. is a 600-square-foot designer co-op led by custom clothier Lele Tran that houses a practical mix of easy-to-wear clothing, including a boho-inspired children's line, bold-hued bikinis and a collection of Gothic couture wear featuring corsets and fitted skirts. http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/elizabeth_wellington/20120328_Let_s_rethink_those_fashion__rules__for_plus-size_women.html With so many bright solids, bold prints, and slim silhouettes dominating spring fashion, what's a plus-size woman to do? Wear it all and wear it well, says Chanea Davis, owner of the six-month-old Germantown Avenue clothing boutique BellaNOR.