Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'chic'

Why Clothes Shrink

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:14:00 EST

Your mother spent weeks knitting that new Christmas sweater, only for you to throw it into the wash and ruin it. What is it that turns your new duds into shrunken chic?

Natty Dressers Disappear From NFL Sidelines

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST

These days, football coaches have swapped the snappy attire of their predecessors for Goodwill chic and headsets. Commentator Frank Deford says he never imagined that he would have warm reveries of Weeb Ewbank or Vince Lombardi, strolling the sidelines as they would the boulevard.

Staying Chic on the Cheap

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Staying fashionable in New York City is a challenge for anyone, particularly for people who have to shop on a budget. Fashion blogger Najwa Moses shares her secrets for staying trendy on the cheap.

Town Dump New, Chic Place to Shop

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Bargain hunters in the toniest suburbs are pulling up in their cars to pick through their neighbors' trash and making off with everything from Weber grills to valuable old books. The competition has become fierce for "shopping" at the dump.

Tips for a Chic Gay Wedding

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:01:00 EDT

With the legalization of same-sex marriage in California, many gay couples will soon be tying the knot. Fashion maven Carson Kressley, of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy fame, gives advice for gay couples planning their weddings.

'Frugalista' Seeks to Marry Chic and Cheap

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:59:00 EDT

Blogger Natalie McNeal, once a promiscuous spender, took a vow of frugality in February. When March 1 rolled around, she was delighted to find that she had saved $400. McNeal discusses her ongoing quest to save cash — and how she's managing without manicures, eating out, and clothes she wanted, but doesn't really need.

Europeans Bargain Shop on Rodeo Drive

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The primacy of the Euro has luxury stores and chic boutiques along Rodeo Drive teeming with happy shoppers from Europe. It's a boon for an economy still reeling from the crisis in the housing market.

St. Petersburg: Chic Setting for Russian Cuisine

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:17:00 EST

Housed in a building of the former Imperial Academy of Sciences, Restoran offers classic Russian dishes in a chic-minimalist atmosphere. Russia correspondent Gregory Feifer says it's a welcome change from the neon of the city's other eateries.

Neighborhood Around Hat Shop Grows Too Hot

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:00:00 EST

A downtown Seattle hat store has changed little in its 70 years of business. But its neighborhood has grown chic and expensive, possibly forcing the shop out.

Top 10 Cultural Trends of 2007

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:31:00 EST

John Powers, Fresh Air critic at large, weighs in on the trends of 2007: political campaigns, Iraq movies failing at the box office, HBO's The Sopranos, stories about hitting the road, the TMZing of America, jocks gone wild, hip sentimentality, the nightly ideological news, atheist chic and the writers strike.

Eco-Chic: How Green is "Green"...

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:29:00 EDT

From organic food to carbon offsets environmentally friendly products are all the rage -- but what do "green" labels really mean? Guests discuss how to determine whether a "green" product is truly eco-friendly, and whether the current trend of eco-marketing will ultimately pay off for the environment.

Target Adds Bridal Gowns to Its Cheap Chic

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:00:00 EDT

The discount retailer Target is offering wedding dresses on its Web site for less than $200. According to the Conde Nast annual wedding survey, a wedding dress typically costs $1,000.

'Marketplace' Report: World Economic Forum

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 13:00:00 EST

The world's elite have descended on the chic Swiss ski resort town of Davos for the World Economic Forum. But this year's annual gathering of business and political leaders will have a new bullet point on the agenda -- global warming.

The Revenge of Japan's Nerds

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 12:16:00 EST

Once the targets of playground insults, obsessive fans of comic books, costume play and video games have become a powerful economic force in Japan. But the geek-chic wave has troubling social implications.

His Boots Are Made for Talkin' About

Sat, 25 Mar 2006 11:27:11 EST

Fashionistas are labeling the cowboy trend in clothing these days as "Brokeback chic" after this year's cowboy love story. One man whose style has always been in fashion -- at least among real cowboys -- is Paul Bond, a custom bootmaker in Nogales, Ariz.

The N95 Surgical Mask and Avian Flu Chic

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

The N95 Surgical Mask and Avian Flu Chic November 7, 2005 · Humorist Brian Unger previews what may become the hottest fashion trend this coming flu season -- surgical masks. Health officials warn that the so-called "bird flu" becoming endemic across the globe could mutate into a form that can be transmitted from human to human. If so, survival will be hip!

A Simple Yet Chic Picnic

Wed, 24 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

As the perfect embodiment of dining freedom and playfulness, writes Clotilde Dusoulier, a chic picnic can and should be the simplest of things. A mix of store-bought and homemade items combines for a sophisticated yet fun and convivial outdoor dining experience.

Gentrification: Blessing or Blight...

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Poor people lose out when America's city centers go from urban blight to neighborhood chic -- or so goes much conventional wisdom. But new research challenges that idea, and suggests that everybody wins. We examine the costs and benefits of gentrification.

'Rapper's Delight' Turns 25

Thu, 30 Dec 2004 00:00:00 EST

NPR's Mandalit del Barco delves into the history of "Rapper's Delight" -- and the ongoing controversy over the song. The hip-hop tune, propelled by a funky Chic bass groove, was first heard on the radio a quarter-century ago and became an instant classic.

Everyday Objects Latest Fad in Chic Decor

Thu, 21 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EDT

One of the latest permutations in do-it-yourself chic is the trend of turning everyday objects into decor for body and home. NPR's Dianna Douglas speaks with Rebecca Gholdston, part of the creative team behind the hipster do-it-yourself magazine ReadyMade.

Tres Chic Tres Chicas

Thu, 08 Jul 2004 00:00:00 EDT

The three members of alt-country group Tres Chicas -- Tonya Lamm, Caitlin Cary and Lynne Blakey -- talk about their name, their music and their debut CD, Sweetwater. NPR's Elizabeth Blair reports.