Continued from page 18 right to her front doorstep.
"I get about eight Victoria Secret catalogues a week, so I've been looking at these skimpy bikini's all summer," Hosking says.
Hosking is no stranger to the Lawrence fashion scene. She participated in the fashion show last year and she also sells rubber bags to Hobbs, Inc., 700 Massachusetts St.
Hazel Morley, Free State High School senior, attended the show because she hopes to apply to the Fashion Institute of Technology or the Parsons School of Design, both in New York.
In a sea of predominately women with a surprising number of men, most attendants came to check out the fashions for fun or personal interest.
"I make all of my own clothes. I made the shirt I have on and I made this purse. I have even made all of my formal dresses since 10th grade," Morley says.
Last year, at the former Raoul's Velvet Room, 815 New Hampshire St., 250 people were turned away because of fire codes. This year at Liberty Hall, Murphy says it allowed for more audience interaction and participation.
participation. "There were more people collectively than last time. It was more than we thought, but this is what we were hoping for," she says.
—Ashley Arnold and Megan Hickerson can be reached at aarnold@kansan.com and mhickerson@kansan.com.
Fashionable finds for less
It's sometimes hard to transition from summer into fall. School starts, the weather is unpredictable and we sometimes struggle with what to wear. Well, I have scoured Lawrence's discount department stores to make your shift into fall a little less stressful and easy on your wallet. Here are a few ideas to help transform your summer looks into fabulous fall fashions all under $10!
Target Treasures
Target stores
The new Swell line by
Cynthia Rowley and Ilene
Rosenzweig at Target allows all
of us to accessorize in designer
style. Jewelry in beautiful fall
jewel tones is ultra trendy, and a
great way to add a flash of color
to your favorite jeans and a black
t-shirt outfit. The drop jeweled,
vintage-inspired earrings were
my favorite and range from $6.99
to $9.99. These earrings look
great with any hair length and
can dress up jeans or create the
perfect look for your little black
dress
For an easy, relaxed look or a sexier casual look, the Xhilaration line has designed a cotton, hook-and-eye crewnuck top for just $8.99f. This top comes in white, pink, red'khaki and black. Throw this top on with jeans to go to class or go a little sexier by pairing it with your favorite 'going out' jeans, black heels and a sexy black bra. Unhook a couple of those hooks to create a daring v-neck and you've fashioned a great outfit for any night out in Lawrence
New for the men. Admittedly it's harder not only for the guys to accessorize but also to find items on the cheaper side. But, Target's ProSpirit line carries an assortment of jersey, knit tees in almost any color to help you guys create a clean, classic look for only $5.99! These tees are great opposing your favorite jeans, hopefully not too baggy, and a belt and shoes to match. Flip flops would be OK, but a nice pair of black or brown shoes makes this classic took a little dressier. Just remember to:
match your belt to your shoes and try to get the right size too
Wal-Mart's Wows
Ladies, head over to Wal-Mart. They have one back of a deal, S6.96 scarves. Now, these scarves can completely change your outfit. Tie around your waist and the scarf becomes a belt. Wrap around your neck and the scarf is, well, a scarf. Tie in your hair or even onto your favorite black purse to add some color. These scarves come in an assortment of colors and have a hint of sparkle with metallic threads woven through.
Gentlemen, head for the polls. Just $9.62 and in all colors. These bargain shirts are by Hanes Sportswear so you know they're comfortable and at fewer than ten dollars you can afford to stock up! Put together with your favorite khakis, jeans, black pants, shorts, etc. and you have an instant winner. Most girls enjoy a well thought out tuck n'
Meghan Erwin
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