Fashion

DETROIT’S UP-AND-COMING FASHION DESIGNERS

interviews by ellen piligian

When you think “Made in Detroit,” you might think cars. But that’s quickly changing with the talent coming from some of the area’s design schools, including the International Academy of Design & Technology in Troy and Detroit’s Wayne State University. Who’ll be the next big name? It might be one of the bright young women featured below.

Local Rockers Demonstrate Offstage Style

by judy davids | produced by linda lacina | photos by daniel lippitt

Left: Kara Rasmussen, Mydols lead singer. Kensie trapeze dress, $78. Multi-strand necklace (used here as a bracelet), $55. Patent leather go-go boots, Kara’s own.

All clothing in section courtesy of Parisian, The Mall at Partridge Creek Hair by Stephanie Meeks, and makeup by Nancy Paterra, provided by Luigi Bruni Salon, Birmingham. Writer Judy Davids is a member of the mom band The Mydols and the author of the book Rock Star Mommy: My Life as a Rocker Mom. (Citadel Press, 2008).

HOW TO SOLVE 3 UNDERLYING PROBLEMS

By Meghann O’Malley Powell Photos By Rosh Sillars

We’ve all stood there, looked in the mirror and wondered, “Can I get away with wearing this? Is it too tight? Do I need to go up a size?”Most of us don’t realize that it might be what we are wearing underneath our outfit that is creating all that stress. Giving more thought to your choice of foundation garments could be the answer to all of your figure issues! Metro Detroit’s lingerie experts reveal our most common underwear mistakes and how to fix them.

WITH BIG STYLE

Produced and styled by Laura Maniaci Photos by Daniel Lippitt

Every wardrobe should hold at least one. The classic black dress that can shimmy and sway with you to everything from holiday parties to charity events and nights out on the town. The best part about the "little black dress" is that there's a style to show off every woman's best assets.

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