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Stop and shop on your way to the beach

2013-05-22 04:46:00

Going to the beach doesn't simply mean getting a killer tan. There's also plenty of great fashion and home d�cor finds along the way. Here's a guide to places to shop while visiting the shore. Ron Jon Surf Shop The iconic retailer, now based in...

Paralympian Jessica Long goes gold-metal glam

2012-11-23 17:15:00

Jessica Long will tell you: After capturing even more Paralympic gold in London, she couldn't wait to get back to Baltimore for a table heavy with steamed crabs and a pint of Ben & Jerry's. But these days, Long's reality is a touch more glamorous. You...

Body scanning fitting rooms come to area malls

2012-12-12 15:33:00

They're calling it the fitting room of the future, an enclosed kiosk in a mall common area that shoppers step into for a free, full (and fully clothed) body scan. After 10 seconds, a shopper emerges, then gets printed recommendations on size, style and�...

County Executive Kamenetz announces Purple and Orange Friday

2012-09-21 08:04:51

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz urged county employees and residents to turn Purple Friday into Purple and Orange Friday in anticipation of "an incredible weekend of sports." "This won't be easy," Kamenetz said in an email to county employees.�...

Reisterstown consignment shop specializes in clothes, charity

2012-09-17 15:02:00

Stephanie Torrible's Reisterstown consignment shop specializes in secondhand designer duds. It also specializes in giving women a second chance — even those who never set foot in the Main Street store. Clothing that doesn't sell and isn't reclaimed...

Runway wrap-up: Top trends at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week spring 2013

2012-09-13 07:11:00

In a year where spring collections were dominated by the usual suspects — trends such as pastels, animal patterns and ethnic prints — superior silhouettes, fine fabrics and choice of color helped designers stand out from the masses. Top...

London Olympics begin with a flourish in Opening Ceremony

2012-07-27 18:42:00

With Shakespearean flourishes and pogoing punk rockers, and featuring the actor who plays James Bond on service to his actual majesty, Queen Elizabeth, the United Kingdom opened the Olympic Games on Friday night in a hip and humorous fashion. The much-...

Shopping in O.C.? Try these places on for size

2012-06-13 12:27:00

Okay, so you're in Ocean City and you decide to do some shopping to unwind. If you're looking for some cheap souvenirs, there is nothing wrong with going to your nearest beach-item supermart. Or if you want the mall experience, there's always the recently...

Ravens, NFL pursue online sellers of bogus merchandise

2012-01-11 16:03:00

As the Ravens drove toward the playoffs, Barbra Skarzynski wanted to buy her son a team jersey as a Christmas gift. She searched Google for Lardarius Webb gear, quickly found a site that billed itself as an official store of the Ravens, and bought a...

Dream home: Waterfront condo keeps bachelor firmly planted

2012-02-23 13:46:00

It seems that everyone at Canton Cove, a waterfront condominium complex east of Fells Point, knows Harvey Goldberg's two-story unit, even if they've never met the owner. People strolling along the harborside promenade can see his two big dogs peering...

Getting the N.Y. Fashion Week look at home

2011-09-07 15:39:01

In Baltimore, the best way to capture the vibe spotted at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is with a quick trip to a department store or high-end boutique. Both are generally stocked with a slew of garments from designers whose creations regularly appear on the...

West Friendship: Howard County Fairgrounds will be buzzing with activity this weekend

2011-09-27 00:00:00

There is all kinds of activity planned for the Howard County Fairgrounds this weekend. The Suburban Maryland Home Show will set up shop Friday through Sunday, Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and Oct. 2 with exposition tables on just about everything a homeowner could...

A group of 15 friends from New York City have been coming down to Preakness for the last four years, choosing the Baltimore leg of the Triple Crown over their own Belmont. "It's our chance to get away and stand out," said Angela Franzion, a merchandise planner for Ralph Lauren.

2013-05-18 00:00:00

Trip Dryden, 67, was the picture of "vintage Havana" style that guests at the Preakness party of Chuck and Mary Kay Nabit had been requested to go for.

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Wil Sirota, 75, is well-known for his conservative yet dapper style, which always features sports jackets or suits and snazzy pocket squares.

2013-05-17 00:00:00