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Stylin’:  UNC-CH grad has created a collection of trendy women’s wear that uses materials created by female artisans from around the globe.

Judging from the plethora of eye-catching eyewear that’s been getting face time over the last few years – be it on the European ready-to-wear runways or in the adjoining office cubicle – it’s clear that glasses have gone from nerd necessity to chic accessory.

The store made its mark by selling avant-garde designer clothing not found elsewhere in the area.

Last-minute shoppers take heed. These moms can help you find the right stylish item to show your appreciation.

Stylin’:  When N.C. State student Jessica Ekstrom interned with the Make a Wish Foundation, she never dreamed it would lead her to become an entrepreneur.

Stylin’:  “Tell a Hairdresser” asks stylists to educate themselves about the proposed amendment and display a decal that reads, “Ask Me About Amendment One.”

In high school, fashion moments abound. But on Friday night at Marbles, Leesville Road High School hosts its prom, perhaps the biggest fashion night of the teen years.

There has been a movement, led by the new royal pinup Kate Middleton, to put the grace back into lace.

Eighteen designers work to complete their lines for the show Tuesday at Reynolds Coliseum.

Sarah Hubbard, 19, is on the brink of big things. The Central Carolina Community College student, who lives in Chapel Hill, is geared up for employment interviews as she looks to land her first job. Less than 5 feet tall and a size 4, she often gets mistaken for a middle schooler. And that won’t inspire confidence in future employers. I shopped with her to find age-appropriate outfits and helped her grow up her style.

John Carbone, 49, started wearing his uniform – khakis, an oxford shirt and dock shoes – when he was a medical school resident. He’s still wearing it, and adds a navy blazer to “dress it up.” But Carbone’s uniform doesn’t work when he’s at the governor’s office or General Assembly or meeting with senior administrators, all part of being the director of mental health services for the state Division of Prisons. “I need a ‘look’ that speaks of authority and professionalism, and yet doesn’t stand out like a sore thumb,” he wrote. “I can use all the help I can get!”

Stylin’:  Her goal was to create a garment that would look nice draped over a mother’s shoulder, while being sturdy enough to keep said shoulder clean.

Suits inspired by vintage items give women a feminine look without showing a lot of skin.

Beauty companies are keeping closer tabs on which products their customers want brought back and responding with reissues.

Since 2005, companies, each with the word ‘Southern’ in its name, have emerged to offer a classic alternative to what has been a Northern monopoly.

A wave of statement-making timepieces has renewed interest in this classic men’s accessory.

Stylin':  Trunk shows give shoppers a peek at the latest designs from their favorite labels, often at a discount. Triangle shoppers get plenty of early looks this week with a full week of trunk shows.

Women’s enthusiasm for brazen tints, three-dimensional effects and quirky patterns has propelled nail polish into the fastest-growing segment of the beauty trade.

Stylin’:  Mindy Moss’ “Basic Sewing with the Sower” teaches basic sewing skills, served with a side of spiritual inspiration.