The New Blackhttp://blog.mlive.com/newblack/Fashion & Pop Culture News and OpinionenMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noFashion & Pop Culture News and Opinionnew_blackhttp://feedburner.google.comA final farewell from The New Blackhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/6yh6mQdeHeo/a_final_farewell_from_the_new.htmlFashionFeatured entertainmentFeatured lifestylesTravelMLive.comTue, 06 Jan 2009 07:56:49 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/newblack//2336.1985748"The New Black" blogger Tricia Woolfenden is leaving Grand Rapids for the sunnier skies of Boca Raton, Florida. • Read Tricia's farewell blog
]]>"The New Black" blogger Tricia Woolfenden is leaving Grand Rapids for the sunnier skies of Boca Raton, Florida. • Read Tricia's farewell bloghttp://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2009/01/a_final_farewell_from_the_new.htmlNew Black's Best and Worst in Fashion 2008http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/cYQEWBQ7IQo/new_blacks_best_and_worst_in_f.htmlFashionFeatured entertainmentFeatured lifestylesMLive.comThu, 01 Jan 2009 05:18:02 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1981544New Black blogger Tricia Woolfenden takes a look back at the fashions of 2008 -- from jumpsuits to towering stilettos. • Read the blog
]]>New Black blogger Tricia Woolfenden takes a look back at the fashions of 2008 -- from jumpsuits to towering stilettos. • Read the bloghttp://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/12/new_blacks_best_and_worst_in_f.htmlThe year in fashion 2008; It was the best of times, it was the worst of timeshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/IkrA8wJW0ug/the_year_in_fashion_2008_it_wa.htmlFashionThe Grand Rapids PressWed, 31 Dec 2008 15:55:14 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1950461 ]]> Au revoir, 2008! It was a year of high heels, low sales and strange sartorial choices (Katie Holmes' baggy peg leg jeans and SJP's acorn hat. Below is part one of the New Black's look at some of the...http://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/12/the_year_in_fashion_2008_it_wa.html'Walking With Dinosaurs' crashes into Van Andel Arena; show review, dino fashionshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/R12AAodSB-k/walking_with_dinosaurs_crashes.htmlMLive.comWed, 10 Dec 2008 20:54:40 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1890587 ]]> View thumbnails, larger photos The Tyrannosaurus rex might've been a snarling, soulless killing machine, but it's also kind of cute. Or at least, the baby T-rex in "Walking With Dinosaurs" is cute. Evil and calculating and a bit of...http://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/12/walking_with_dinosaurs_crashes.htmlWinners announced for 'Walking With Dinosaurs' ticket giveawayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/_10dxZ1KQF8/winners_announced_for_walking.htmlEventsFeatured entertainmentMLive.comTue, 09 Dec 2008 13:37:07 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1881826 ]]>"Walking With Dinosaurs" Thank you to everyone who entered The New Black's online drawing for tickets to Wednesday night's opening performance of "Walking With Dinosaurs." There is a lot of enthusiasm for this huge production hitting town Wednesday through Sunday...http://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/12/winners_announced_for_walking.htmlHoliday fashions for kidshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/-Cfh7SkNg40/holiday_fashions_for_kids.htmlFashionFeatured entertainmentFeatured lifestylesMLive.comMon, 08 Dec 2008 04:21:50 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1865367 ]]> Whether it's voluntarily donning a velvet jacket for Christmas brunch at grandma's house or being forcibly stuffed into red tights and shiny black Mary Janes for a performance of "The Nutcracker," most kids -- and adults -- have had...http://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/12/holiday_fashions_for_kids.htmlWin tickets to 'Walking With Dinosaurs' at Van Andel Arenahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/HXYv2XnLwzU/win_tickets_to_walking_with_di.htmlEventsFeatured entertainmentMLive.comTue, 09 Dec 2008 13:39:01 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1865305 ]]> They've been dead and buried for millions and millions of years, but dinosaurs still manage to capture the imaginations of kids of all ages. "Walking With Dinosaurs" is a $20 million, state-of-the-art production that gives viewers a look into...http://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/12/win_tickets_to_walking_with_di.htmlThe New Black's second annual list of Favorite Thingshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/HN6qQicsKFU/the_new_blacks_second_annual_l.htmlFeatured entertainmentFeatured lifestylesShoppingMLive.comThu, 04 Dec 2008 19:09:37 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1860139Taking a page from Oprah, New Black blogger Tricia Woolfenden shares her second annual list of Favorite Things of 2008. • See the list • Movie-related gifts • Entertainment related gifts • Book picks
]]>Taking a page from Oprah, New Black blogger Tricia Woolfenden shares her second annual list of Favorite Things of 2008. • See the list • Movie-related gifts • Entertainment related gifts • Book pickshttp://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/12/the_new_blacks_second_annual_l.htmlBig decisions: What (or who) will Michelle Obama wear for Inauguration?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/2WHcCIK2YW0/big_decisions_what_or_who_will.htmlFashionFeatured entertainmentFeatured lifestylesMLive.comWed, 03 Dec 2008 10:44:47 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1853024Little more than a month before the Inauguration, the fashion world is anticipating what future First Lady Michelle Obama will wear to the ball. • Read "The New Black" blog
]]>Little more than a month before the Inauguration, the fashion world is anticipating what future First Lady Michelle Obama will wear to the ball. • Read "The New Black" bloghttp://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/12/big_decisions_what_or_who_will.htmlUptown Holiday Shop Hop and more: Grand Rapids shopping eventshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/-8t8NSaXwiE/uptown_holiday_shop_hop_and_mo.htmlFashionFeatured lifestylesMLive.comMon, 01 Dec 2008 12:13:55 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1844042 ]]>Press File PhotoBrandy Krause showcases her clothing designs at the Avenue of the Arts Market on Division Avenue last summer. Urban Lights showcases talent from the Avenue of the Arts district on Division Avenue. Can't stand the mall? Here's a...http://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/12/uptown_holiday_shop_hop_and_mo.htmlWin a copy of Daniel Vosovic's new book, 'Fashion Inside Out'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/m8nQOYiRzUs/win_a_copy_of_daniel_vosovics.htmlFashionThe Grand Rapids PressFri, 28 Nov 2008 14:32:29 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1835121 ]]>Press Photo/Katy BatdorffProject Runway finalist Daniel Vosovic, a former area resident, hugs his sister Sara Vosovic Friday at Schuler Books, where he promoted his new book "Fashion Inside Out." Everyone loves a story of the hometown boy done good. It's...http://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/11/win_a_copy_of_daniel_vosovics.htmlNeed a low-cost Christmas gift? Free stuff from the New Black!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/Kr4TA6HvKc8/need_a_lowcost_christmas_gift.htmlFeatured entertainmentFeatured lifestylesThe Grand Rapids PressFri, 28 Nov 2008 11:26:40 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1828553 ]]> Some people save their cleaning for the spring, but I prefer to clear out the clutter before the New Year. Ergo, it's declutter time at the New Black and I've got fun stuff -- product samples, promo items --...http://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/11/need_a_lowcost_christmas_gift.htmlFashion and finance: The great sacrificehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/r6dRpsxfs4w/fashion_and_finance_the_great.htmlFashionThe Grand Rapids PressWed, 26 Nov 2008 13:35:02 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1828520 ]]> If you are one of the thousands of West Michigan residents facing a jobless holiday and wondering how to provide for your family into the New Year, it would be wise to avoid this irksome story of "sacrifice" from...http://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/11/fashion_and_finance_the_great.html'Twilight' couture: Return of Vampire-goth fashionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/FnKS8Kz1K8E/twilight_couture_return_of_vam.htmlFashionFeatured entertainmentFeatured lifestylesMLive.comWed, 26 Nov 2008 06:17:41 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1824097 ]]>Evan Rachel Wood and Marilyn Manson in their finest undead wares. In the least surprising news of the week, "Twilight," was a huge hit at the box office. Does that mean we're going to all start dressing like sexy vampires?...http://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/11/twilight_couture_return_of_vam.htmlDaniel Vosovic -- 'Project Runway' alum and former Lowell resident -- to promote 'Fashion Inside Out'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/74AeKQMAV3M/daniel_vosovic_project_runway.htmlFashionFeatured entertainmentFeatured lifestylesMLive EntertainmentMLive.comTue, 25 Nov 2008 15:41:05 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1823861 ]]>Courtesy PhotoDaniel Vosovic "Project Runway" season two runner-up Daniel Vosovic could easily have ridden the wave of fame granted to him after a successful turn on the popular Bravo reality show in 2006. Instant gratification -- i.e. a quick-hit signature...http://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/11/daniel_vosovic_project_runway.htmlRadio City Christmas Spectacular features costumes by former Michigan resident Frank Krenzhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/AlH0v-uOhZs/radio_city_christmas_spectacul.htmlFashionFeatured entertainmentMLive.comWed, 19 Nov 2008 21:37:35 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1798922 ]]>Courtesy Photo via FlickrWest Michigan native Frank Krenz holds a Barbie sporting one of his designs for the Rockettes. The Rockettes seriously delivered Wednesday night during the opening performance of the "Radio City Christmas Spectacular" at Van Andel Arena. The...http://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/11/radio_city_christmas_spectacul.htmlWinner announced for Rockettes ticket giveaway!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/9QEVN_ElRNE/winner_announced_for_rockettes.htmlFeatured entertainmentFeatured lifestylesMLive.comTue, 18 Nov 2008 15:40:30 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1792223 ]]> Thanks to everyone who entered the online contest for a family pack of four tickets to Wednesday night's "Radio City Christmas Spectacular" starring the world-famous Rockettes. We had more than 220 entries, with lots of people itching to check...http://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/11/winner_announced_for_rockettes.htmlAt long last: Unnamed cat Little One gets a namehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/9MA2JBdrjlE/at_long_last_unnamed_cat_littl.htmlFeatured lifestylesPetsMLive.comMon, 17 Nov 2008 19:38:37 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1787849 ]]> After nine days, dozens of names and thankfully few tears (but a little bit of bloodshed) Adam and I finally settled on a name for our adorable scamp of a kitten. A huge thank you to everyone who called...http://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/11/at_long_last_unnamed_cat_littl.htmlDeadline approaching to win tickets to see Rockettes in Radio City Spectacular!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/zZ_Deh8IN0E/deadline_approaching_to_win_ti.htmlEventsFeatured entertainmentFeatured lifestylesMLive EntertainmentMLive.comMon, 17 Nov 2008 09:02:45 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1784974 ]]> Reminder: There's only one more day to enter to win a family pack of four free tickets to the opening performance of the "Radio City Christmas Spectacular" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Van Andel Arena. The ticket giveaway is...http://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/11/deadline_approaching_to_win_ti.htmlMichelle Obama on the cover of Vogue?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/new_black/~3/FnXCvlbxVlE/michelle_obama_on_the_cover_of.htmlFashionFeatured lifestylesMLive.comFri, 14 Nov 2008 22:04:47 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/newblack//2336.1774802 ]]> In the interest of not perpetuating the notion that fashion is an important factor in regards to women in politics, I've tried to refrain from blogging too much about political ladies and their style. I kept quiet during the...http://blog.mlive.com/newblack/2008/11/michelle_obama_on_the_cover_of.htmlnonadult