The fabulously fake glitter of rhinestones, vintage or just vintage-style, is adorning the most casual outfits. Here, actress Natalie Portman of "V for Vendetta" wears a rhinestone necklace with a black t-shirt for an appearance on MTV's "Total Request Live" show at the MTV Times Square Studios in New York on March 14, 2006.
Hippie-Dippy Detail
A variety of artisanal or hand crafted touches are cropping up on otherwise sleek modern clothing. Designer Max Azria of BCBG Max Azria says they add a worldly look, as if the wearer just returned from an exotic place. Here, a model wears a dress with artisan details at Azria's spring 2006 show in New York on Sept. 12, 2005. Click next for more hippy-dippy highlights.
Hippy-Dippy Detail
Macrame might seem like a flashback to the 1960s, but it's making a comeback this spring. The art of knotting string or yarn to create a textile is turning up in friendship bracelets swapped by young girls, in curtain trims, and even in couture clothing. [It's pronounced MAC-rah-may.] Here, a macrame belt by Sweetees adds texture to a casual top.
So Much For Stainless Steel
Look out, Home Depot! Some homeowners are skipping the superstores and unloosing their creativity on kitchen furnishings. Jonathan Fong, of Santa Monica, Calif., used Andy Warhol posters to update the look of his cabinets and drawers. Here, a cabinet wears Warhol's Marilyn Monroe portrait. Click next to see the whole re-do.
So Much For Stainless Steel
Jonathan Fong poses in his kitchen. He re-faced all of the cabinetry with posters of Andy Warhol's famous silkscreen prints. Of course, the iconic Campbell's Soup and Coca-Cola prints fit right in, but he also used the famous Jackie and Marilyn images as well as pop art flowers.
Macho Merlot
Ray's Station Vineyards, of Healdsburg, Calif., has begun marketing some of its wines as "Hearty Red Wines for Men." The bottling of the sexes seems to be part of a wider trend towards cute labels and easier-to-use packaging. Here, a bottle of cabernet sauvignon is shown at the vineyard March 3, 2006. In the background are Brian S. Hilliard, left, Ray Station's director of marketing, and winemaker Adolfo Alarcon.
Hey, That Dummy Moved!
Robot designer Tatsuya Matsui, right, and fashion designer Hanae Mori pose with a robot mannequin dressed in a creation by Mori in Tokyo, March 15, 2006. The robot can make dozens of poses based on super models recorded in its memory. Look for the "motion mannequin" soon in a store near you.
The Shorter Workout
Got a minute? If you want to get in shape but can't find the time to work out, fitness guru Minna Lessig has a solution -- a one-minute workout. Her new DVD, "1 Minute Workout," has a database of 125 total-body toning exercises, each a minute long. They can be done in any order, and can be programmed for three minutes or up to 72 minutes of exercise.
Hip Hair Accessories
Accessories are all the rage this spring, and the hottest are the ones that go in your hair. David Evangelista, stylist to the stars, suggests several variations: A headband gives your face an instant lift. A flower is perfect with this season's tropics-inspired fashions. And, the old-fashioned ponytail is suddenly everywhere, from the beach to the Oscars ceremony.
Styles Of The Rich And Famous
New Web site StarStyle.com gives fans the chance to buy clothing, home furnishings, gadgets and music featured in TV shows--including "American Idol." If you don't think you can pull off the look sported by "Idol" finalist Paris Bennett, shown at left, there are others to choose from. Soaps "As the World Turns" and "The Young and the Restless" are among the early merchandisers.