It’s not often someone actually benefits after catching a beatdown from the New York Police Department, but that’s just what happened in Leah McSweeney’s case. In fact, she benefited all the way to the six-figure bracket all …
Fashion
Finally! The Stiletto We Can Wear While Doing Yard Work
Ladies, take note: The fashion industry aims to make yet another facet of your life uncomfortable with high-heeled shoes intended for wear while “roughing it.”
Reading While Eating for November 29: Sneakers, Scams and Steve McQueen
Monday’s links shake off the holiday weekend with Pee-Wee Herman and chats about God.
Frederica Wilson – You Can’t Leave Your Hat On
John Wayne, Queen Elizabeth II, Robin Hood, Ne-yo — all famous hat wearers NewsFeed probably wouldn’t ask (or risk asking) to take their hats off. Now Frederica Wilson wants to join this elite crowd.
Kate Middleton’s See-Through Dress Worth $150,000
The dress worn by Kate Middleton at a university fashion show, which is said to have sparked her romance with Prince William, could be worth £100,000 ($157,911). That ought to pay for the drinks at the wedding.
Internet Domination: Google Launches Online Fashion Venture
Is there nothing that Google won’t turn its hand to?
World Pneumonia Day: Killer Heels Kick Out a Killer Disease
Can killer heels stamp out pneumonia for good? That’s just what Save the Children is hoping to do with today’s launch of their “Killer Heels” campaign to coincide with World Pneumonia Day. Backed by top celebrities and designers, …
Is This the World’s Most Avant-Garde Christmas Tree?
NewsFeed has a very European sensibility, dahling. That’s why we’re among the first news outlets to see renderings of John Galliano’s new Christmas tree at Claridge’s, the iconic Art Deco hotel in London.
Quotes: Ke$ha on Her Look
“I’m trying to look like a cross between Keith Richards and a hobo. But like a really ridiculously hot hobo. Or like a sexy pirate.”
— KE$HA, talking to New York magazine about her outrageous fashion choices (via Vulture)
Gucci Creates $225 3-D Specs
3-D technology just got a whole lot sexier.
Michelle Obama Moves Markets With Her Wardrobe
Say what you will about Barack Obama’s efforts to reinvigorate the economy. Just don’t criticize Michelle.
Italians Announce Plans to Ban Miniskirts, Sandcastles and Everything Else Fun
Who needs SPF 50 when you’re wearing trousers?