Designer Trish Summerville Reveals H&M's Secret 'Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' Connection [replica watches]
In Steig Larsson's second novel, "The Girl Who Played With Fire," Lisbeth Salander goes on a shopping spree at H&M, making the studio's fashion partnership with the Swedish retail giant feel tailor-made.
If you're a big fan of David Fincher and are dying to see his The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo when it opens on Dec 21, you may already know that the film's costume designer, Trish Summerville, has designed a small collection of hard core neutral separates for Swedish retail clothing giant H&M – leather jacket, wool coat, skinny jeans, T's, hoodies, boots with subdermal implant designs. All are inspired by the film's cyber-punk heroine Lisbeth Salander, played by Rooney Mara. The collection is available at all H&M outlets in the U.S on Dec 14.
This partnership certainly makes sense since the author of the award-winning Millenium Trilogy series, the late Steig Larsson. was an award-winning Swedish author and journalist. The original film -- starring Noomi Rapace and Michael Nyqvist -- is reputed to be the most viewed film in Sweden and Fincher's remake also takes place -- and was filmed on location in – Sweden.
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But unless you've read Larsson's second book, you may be unaware of the authentic connection between Salander and H&M.
In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Summer explains: “In the second book, The Girl Who Plays With Fire, once she has money, she goes to H&M and has a shopping spree. So it (the collaboration) plays really nicely hand-in-hand. It's extremely relevant because we do use pieces of clothing from H&M (in the first film). It's very much real to what the Salander character. We didn't go off the deep end and do gowns or anything.”
VIDEO: 'Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' H&M Collection in Stores a Aeek Before Film Opens
The studio and the international retail giant contacted Summerville when she was shooting in Sweden to discuss the idea. Originally proposed as a possible T-shirt line, the final decision was to design a definitive capsule collection that captures the essence of Salander. And the clothing will find a tremendous international consumer base since H&M has approximately 2,300 stores in 41 countries.
The H&M Tattoo prices are very reasonable but Summerville predicts the hottest piece will be the most expensive one, the edgy leather jacket. “You're getting a deal at $199. It's so well-made. The leather is beautiful and we did some washing on it and a bit of aging. It's a great key piece to have."
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The Girl Who Plays The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Rooney Mara already owns and wears the whole collection, says Summerville. “She got to see the samples. To get her nod and David's nod made me feel really good, made me feel like we are on the right track.”
We can't wait to see an H&M 'The Girl Who Played With Fire' collection. And good news for male fans of the film: Summerville also told THR that she would love to do a line of Mikael Blomkvist menswear based on Daniel Craig's costumes. Oh, and if you really want to look like hacker heroine Lisbeth Salander, Trish shows you how to bleach your eyebrows in this video.
If you're a big fan of David Fincher and are dying to see his The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo when it opens on Dec 21, you may already know that the film's costume designer, Trish Summerville, has designed a small collection of hard core neutral separates for Swedish retail clothing giant H&M – leather jacket, wool coat, skinny jeans, T's, hoodies, boots with subdermal implant designs. All are inspired by the film's cyber-punk heroine Lisbeth Salander, played by Rooney Mara. The collection is available at all H&M outlets in the U.S on Dec 14.
This partnership certainly makes sense since the author of the award-winning Millenium Trilogy series, the late Steig Larsson. was an award-winning Swedish author and journalist. The original film -- starring Noomi Rapace and Michael Nyqvist -- is reputed to be the most viewed film in Sweden and Fincher's remake also takes place -- and was filmed on location in – Sweden.
NEWS 'Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' Producer Bans New Yorker Critic for Breaking Embargo
But unless you've read Larsson's second book, you may be unaware of the authentic connection between Salander and H&M.
In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Summer explains: “In the second book, The Girl Who Plays With Fire, once she has money, she goes to H&M and has a shopping spree. So it (the collaboration) plays really nicely hand-in-hand. It's extremely relevant because we do use pieces of clothing from H&M (in the first film). It's very much real to what the Salander character. We didn't go off the deep end and do gowns or anything.”
VIDEO: 'Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' H&M Collection in Stores a Aeek Before Film Opens
The studio and the international retail giant contacted Summerville when she was shooting in Sweden to discuss the idea. Originally proposed as a possible T-shirt line, the final decision was to design a definitive capsule collection that captures the essence of Salander. And the clothing will find a tremendous international consumer base since H&M has approximately 2,300 stores in 41 countries.
The H&M Tattoo prices are very reasonable but Summerville predicts the hottest piece will be the most expensive one, the edgy leather jacket. “You're getting a deal at $199. It's so well-made. The leather is beautiful and we did some washing on it and a bit of aging. It's a great key piece to have."
POST: Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Designer Trish Summerville Plans Mikael Blomkvist Menswear Line
The Girl Who Plays The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Rooney Mara already owns and wears the whole collection, says Summerville. “She got to see the samples. To get her nod and David's nod made me feel really good, made me feel like we are on the right track.”
We can't wait to see an H&M 'The Girl Who Played With Fire' collection. And good news for male fans of the film: Summerville also told THR that she would love to do a line of Mikael Blomkvist menswear based on Daniel Craig's costumes. Oh, and if you really want to look like hacker heroine Lisbeth Salander, Trish shows you how to bleach your eyebrows in this video.
Treasure hunters find gems at consignment shops [replica watches]
Rene Stickle calls it an "addiction."
The New Castle resident will travel pretty much anywhere to satisfy her craving. And she tells everyone she can just about get them hooked, too.
"I am addicted to consignment shopping," says Stickle, while shopping at Ambiance in Oakmont. "Look at all of these items that are name brands. You can find one-of-a-kind coats and dresses and shoes and jewelry at reasonable prices. If I find something that doesn't fit me, I will recommend it to my friends, because it is such a great buy, someone should have it."
Stickle's find for that day was a gorgeous long angora Calvin Klein coat for $100 that would have cost $800 to $1,000 brand-new.
She's not alone.
Consignment shopping is on the rise. NARTS: The Association of Resale Professionals reported in its 2010 Operating Survey a growth in net sales of 12.7 percent for 2009 from 2008. Retail sales were down 7.3 percent in 2009 from 2008, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Consignment is when individuals offer merchandise to store owners who determine whether the piece will sell and for how much. If sold, the original owner receives part of the sale and the other part goes to the store owner. Some consignment shops require a nominal fee to consign. Merchandise not sold after a particular length of time decided on by the store owner can be donated to a charity or returned to the original owner.
The popularity of consignment shopping led to the Bravo show "Fashion Hunters," which follows fashionistas at Second Time Around as they go searching the attics, closets and garages of New York's elite.
Locally, shoppers can find high-end items by big-name designers such as Prada, Tory Burch, Coach, Lafayette 148, Calvin Klein, Stuart Weitzman, Chanel, Jimmy Choo and Louis Vuitton. Some items still carry original price tags, because they were never worn.
"People who previously gave away clothing, household goods and furniture are seeking other ways to dispose of unwanted items during an economic pinch," says Adele Meyer, executive director of NARTS. "Some donate merchandise to a not-for-profit resale shop and take advantage of the tax deductions while helping a charity raise money. Others may choose to sell or consign merchandise at a local resale shop, ... turning their no-longer-needed articles into cash."
"Consignment shopping is like a treasure hunt," Meyer says. "Because you never know what you are going to find."
Western Pennsylvania has some wonderful consignment shops, says Jeanne Goad of South Fayette, while browsing at ecoChic resale boutique in Robinson. She travels for work and knows where the best stores are located.
"I would love to shop at stores like Ann Taylor and J. Crew, until I see some of the prices at those stores, so that is why I shop at consignment stores," she says. "I can still buy those brands but at a fraction of the price. And most of the consignment stores don't look like consignment stores. They look like boutiques. Plus, the customer service is outstanding, and I like to support local businesses."
Having that one-on-one relationship with the customer is key to making this business work, says Terry Chesky, who owns ecoChic and Consignment Cottage in Moon with her mother, Jean Maggio. Chesky has teamed with fellow consignment owners to form Pittsburgh Area Resale and Consignment Shops. They meet monthly to share ideas.
"The vision is to increase the awareness of consignment and resale shopping in Western Pennsylvania," Chesky says. "If someone comes in and is looking for something I don't have, I will gladly refer them to another consignment shop. It's about doing what I can to help keep people shopping consignment stores versus going to the mall. And with all of us communicating with each other, all of our businesses will grow because we learn from each other."
Colleen McKenzie who owns Savvy Fox with locations in Mt. Lebanon and Peters, says joining with others is a way to get the word out about consignment stores through shared advertising, the organization's Facebook page and a coming website.
McKenzie says consignment stores are selective about the items they will accept. They also are careful about making sure the designer pieces they have are authentic, she says.
"We would never sell a fake handbag or fur as real," says McKenzie, who has 4,600 consigners and puts out, at minimum, 200 additional items a day and can put out 600-plus items in one day. "It is important to make sure these items are the real thing."
She says part of the intrigue is the thrill of the hunt in finding that one thing that no one else will have.
"The customer has evolved over time," McKenzie says, "and they want more value for their dollar. I discovered consignment shopping when I had a job where I needed to attend fancy events and needed to be dressed up all the time. If you are only going to wear an item once, like a dress or gown, why pay a lot for it?"
Pat Gregorini of Bentleyville shops consignment stores weekly. "I love bargains," she says.
So does Christine Phillips.
"If consignment stores put out junk, then no one would want to buy anything," she says. "But consignment stores today have really great items that are top-quality. I shop enough to know the (retail) price of something and to know if I am getting a good deal."
Karen Zaborowski of Green Tree says shopping at consignment stores allows you to look high-maintenance, without the cost of high maintenance. They are especially perfect for finding children clothes, she says, because kids grow out of everything so fast.
Each store offers its own merchandise, says Nicole Saniga, owner of Plus Consignment in Castle Shannon.
"If someone is going to shop consignment, they want to know where other consignment stores are," Saniga says. "I really think being part of the local organization, we will all benefit and be able to network with each other and offer our customers other options to find great clothing, shoes, accessories and furniture.
"We plan to have a pamphlet in each of our stores showing where other consignment stores are and to offer other good shopping information about resale shops," she says. "We all need each other. And customers appreciate you calling other stores to help them find what they are looking for. They will remember that, and that will being them back."
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The New Castle resident will travel pretty much anywhere to satisfy her craving. And she tells everyone she can just about get them hooked, too.
"I am addicted to consignment shopping," says Stickle, while shopping at Ambiance in Oakmont. "Look at all of these items that are name brands. You can find one-of-a-kind coats and dresses and shoes and jewelry at reasonable prices. If I find something that doesn't fit me, I will recommend it to my friends, because it is such a great buy, someone should have it."
Stickle's find for that day was a gorgeous long angora Calvin Klein coat for $100 that would have cost $800 to $1,000 brand-new.
She's not alone.
Consignment shopping is on the rise. NARTS: The Association of Resale Professionals reported in its 2010 Operating Survey a growth in net sales of 12.7 percent for 2009 from 2008. Retail sales were down 7.3 percent in 2009 from 2008, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Consignment is when individuals offer merchandise to store owners who determine whether the piece will sell and for how much. If sold, the original owner receives part of the sale and the other part goes to the store owner. Some consignment shops require a nominal fee to consign. Merchandise not sold after a particular length of time decided on by the store owner can be donated to a charity or returned to the original owner.
The popularity of consignment shopping led to the Bravo show "Fashion Hunters," which follows fashionistas at Second Time Around as they go searching the attics, closets and garages of New York's elite.
Locally, shoppers can find high-end items by big-name designers such as Prada, Tory Burch, Coach, Lafayette 148, Calvin Klein, Stuart Weitzman, Chanel, Jimmy Choo and Louis Vuitton. Some items still carry original price tags, because they were never worn.
"People who previously gave away clothing, household goods and furniture are seeking other ways to dispose of unwanted items during an economic pinch," says Adele Meyer, executive director of NARTS. "Some donate merchandise to a not-for-profit resale shop and take advantage of the tax deductions while helping a charity raise money. Others may choose to sell or consign merchandise at a local resale shop, ... turning their no-longer-needed articles into cash."
"Consignment shopping is like a treasure hunt," Meyer says. "Because you never know what you are going to find."
Western Pennsylvania has some wonderful consignment shops, says Jeanne Goad of South Fayette, while browsing at ecoChic resale boutique in Robinson. She travels for work and knows where the best stores are located.
"I would love to shop at stores like Ann Taylor and J. Crew, until I see some of the prices at those stores, so that is why I shop at consignment stores," she says. "I can still buy those brands but at a fraction of the price. And most of the consignment stores don't look like consignment stores. They look like boutiques. Plus, the customer service is outstanding, and I like to support local businesses."
Having that one-on-one relationship with the customer is key to making this business work, says Terry Chesky, who owns ecoChic and Consignment Cottage in Moon with her mother, Jean Maggio. Chesky has teamed with fellow consignment owners to form Pittsburgh Area Resale and Consignment Shops. They meet monthly to share ideas.
"The vision is to increase the awareness of consignment and resale shopping in Western Pennsylvania," Chesky says. "If someone comes in and is looking for something I don't have, I will gladly refer them to another consignment shop. It's about doing what I can to help keep people shopping consignment stores versus going to the mall. And with all of us communicating with each other, all of our businesses will grow because we learn from each other."
Colleen McKenzie who owns Savvy Fox with locations in Mt. Lebanon and Peters, says joining with others is a way to get the word out about consignment stores through shared advertising, the organization's Facebook page and a coming website.
McKenzie says consignment stores are selective about the items they will accept. They also are careful about making sure the designer pieces they have are authentic, she says.
"We would never sell a fake handbag or fur as real," says McKenzie, who has 4,600 consigners and puts out, at minimum, 200 additional items a day and can put out 600-plus items in one day. "It is important to make sure these items are the real thing."
She says part of the intrigue is the thrill of the hunt in finding that one thing that no one else will have.
"The customer has evolved over time," McKenzie says, "and they want more value for their dollar. I discovered consignment shopping when I had a job where I needed to attend fancy events and needed to be dressed up all the time. If you are only going to wear an item once, like a dress or gown, why pay a lot for it?"
Pat Gregorini of Bentleyville shops consignment stores weekly. "I love bargains," she says.
So does Christine Phillips.
"If consignment stores put out junk, then no one would want to buy anything," she says. "But consignment stores today have really great items that are top-quality. I shop enough to know the (retail) price of something and to know if I am getting a good deal."
Karen Zaborowski of Green Tree says shopping at consignment stores allows you to look high-maintenance, without the cost of high maintenance. They are especially perfect for finding children clothes, she says, because kids grow out of everything so fast.
Each store offers its own merchandise, says Nicole Saniga, owner of Plus Consignment in Castle Shannon.
"If someone is going to shop consignment, they want to know where other consignment stores are," Saniga says. "I really think being part of the local organization, we will all benefit and be able to network with each other and offer our customers other options to find great clothing, shoes, accessories and furniture.
"We plan to have a pamphlet in each of our stores showing where other consignment stores are and to offer other good shopping information about resale shops," she says. "We all need each other. And customers appreciate you calling other stores to help them find what they are looking for. They will remember that, and that will being them back."
Read more: Treasure hunters find gems at consignment shops - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/business/s_769283.html#ixzz1f3MocJBA
Getting the country groove on in Nashville [replica watches]
Maggie Kollker is spending a rainy holiday Monday nestled inside a crowded, dark dive. The band next to the front entrance is asking for requests, though one of the musicians, hunched over with his low-slung guitar, looks too hung-over to care. Kollker is in her element, sitting among musicians and looking every bit the seasoned local.
But Kollker isn't from Nashville at all; she's a fresh-faced 25-year-old Chicagoan, addicted to the party this city offers. She started visiting Nashville three years ago, and has logged more than a dozen trips since.
"So much talent and the honky-tonks are so much fun," Kollker explains.
Ah yes, the honky-tonks — the dingy bars in Nashville's entertainment district, with dented Nascar fenders and neon liquor signs lining the walls, not to mention the persistent smell of beer wafting up from dirty grey floors. These watering holes spill country music and drunken customers onto the street day and night.
Here Kollker has found a home away from home, and she's not alone. Like a snake charmer, Nashville's music has entranced music fans, especially female ones, as they routinely make the pilgrimage to "Music City" for some good ol' fashioned "honky-tonking."
The music originating in this city has never been more popular, with more than a quarter of Billboard's Top 40 albums often coming from country artists. American Idols are routinely crowned from this genre, Carrie Underwood being their undisputed queen. And one of pop's biggest acts in 2011 is crossover country darling Taylor Swift. Suddenly, country is sexy and people are flocking to Nashville.
On any given night in Nash-Vegas, a term used by locals to describe the neon strip of Broadway and 2nd Avenue known as The District, you'll find crowds of tourists and lineups at standing-room-only bars.
The District is to Nashville what Bourbon Street is to New Orleans. You won't get flashed if you throw beads, so leave those at home, but you will hear a lot of live music and probably stumble upon more than a few stags and bachelorette parties. Venues range in size and style, from the three-storey Wildhorse Saloon, where you can learn to line dance between performances, to Legends, a long, hollow bar where faded country records act as wallpaper and the guys sit and drink while their girls dance next to their tables in tight jeans and cowboy boots.
Taking a swig of beer from the bottle before resting the longneck on her jeans, at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge Kollker has found a comfortable refuge from the persistent rain. Taking a seat at the bar, she complains about her imminent departure from the city that's two-stepped its way into her heart, and the musicians she now calls friends.
"They were attracted to me wanting to hear their own stuff, not covers all the time," says Kollker, clearly in love with the sounds, the people and the city itself.
Embedded in the warped wood tiles of Tootsie's bar, and so many other dives along this strip, is Nashville's history. Country legend Hank Williams used to steal away from shows at the Ryman Auditorium during intermissions for a quick drink across the alley at Tootsie's, before tipsily returning to the stage.
Each of these bars now hosts a long list of aspiring singers, who come to Nashville chasing a dream like their idols before them. Singers like Tara Arender, who's onstage yet dressed like it's laundry day, wearing Nashville's unofficial uniform of a plain T-shirt and jeans. When Arender gets a request she doesn't know, she looks up lyrics on her iPhone and belts out the tune. The show must go on.
Then there's Megan Ellis, a 26-year-old singer from Ohio, who came to Nashville in 2006. You can tell Ellis, with her blow-dried hair, mid-thigh dress and cowboy boots, is grooming herself for the big time as she sings at a smoky bar called "Big Shotz."
"I look at playing downtown Broadway like it's my college; it's hard to get accepted. I don't want to be in it forever. It's a struggle at times, and I learn something new everyday," says Ellis.
But Nashville is more than just chasing dreams and drunken sing-a-longs. The Bluebird Café, a showcase for aspiring songwriters, is one of the city's jewels. This is where country greats like Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift got their start, and it remains a hotbed for up-and-comers who put pen to paper.
Chitchat is not permitted during the performances, and the cramped quarters ensure there's a lineup outside most nights. While some of the singing can be a little raw, the lyrics draw talent scouts and some of these songwriters are just a step away from stardom.
Then there are institutions like the Ryman Auditorium, home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. This venue now hosts a wide variety of acts from every music genre; the acoustics are considered second only to the Mormon Tabernacle.
The Grand Ole Opry, meanwhile, has moved east of the city, but it remains one of the longest-running radio shows in history. It still airs every Saturday, and also features performances from some of country's biggest stars throughout the week.
Like the Opry, Nashville is a city that's forever evolving, and it's becoming sexier as it edges its way from country to cosmopolitan. For Kollker, it's the party that keeps her coming.
"There's cheap beer, nice folk and amazing live music 20 hours a day," she says.
What you likely won't see here anymore are those lonesome cowboys, crying in their beers about their exes, their lost dogs or their pickup trucks. This is a city that has evolved, offering siren singers and plenty of country cuties that come for the music and a taste of country stardom.
But Kollker isn't from Nashville at all; she's a fresh-faced 25-year-old Chicagoan, addicted to the party this city offers. She started visiting Nashville three years ago, and has logged more than a dozen trips since.
"So much talent and the honky-tonks are so much fun," Kollker explains.
Ah yes, the honky-tonks — the dingy bars in Nashville's entertainment district, with dented Nascar fenders and neon liquor signs lining the walls, not to mention the persistent smell of beer wafting up from dirty grey floors. These watering holes spill country music and drunken customers onto the street day and night.
Here Kollker has found a home away from home, and she's not alone. Like a snake charmer, Nashville's music has entranced music fans, especially female ones, as they routinely make the pilgrimage to "Music City" for some good ol' fashioned "honky-tonking."
The music originating in this city has never been more popular, with more than a quarter of Billboard's Top 40 albums often coming from country artists. American Idols are routinely crowned from this genre, Carrie Underwood being their undisputed queen. And one of pop's biggest acts in 2011 is crossover country darling Taylor Swift. Suddenly, country is sexy and people are flocking to Nashville.
On any given night in Nash-Vegas, a term used by locals to describe the neon strip of Broadway and 2nd Avenue known as The District, you'll find crowds of tourists and lineups at standing-room-only bars.
The District is to Nashville what Bourbon Street is to New Orleans. You won't get flashed if you throw beads, so leave those at home, but you will hear a lot of live music and probably stumble upon more than a few stags and bachelorette parties. Venues range in size and style, from the three-storey Wildhorse Saloon, where you can learn to line dance between performances, to Legends, a long, hollow bar where faded country records act as wallpaper and the guys sit and drink while their girls dance next to their tables in tight jeans and cowboy boots.
Taking a swig of beer from the bottle before resting the longneck on her jeans, at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge Kollker has found a comfortable refuge from the persistent rain. Taking a seat at the bar, she complains about her imminent departure from the city that's two-stepped its way into her heart, and the musicians she now calls friends.
"They were attracted to me wanting to hear their own stuff, not covers all the time," says Kollker, clearly in love with the sounds, the people and the city itself.
Embedded in the warped wood tiles of Tootsie's bar, and so many other dives along this strip, is Nashville's history. Country legend Hank Williams used to steal away from shows at the Ryman Auditorium during intermissions for a quick drink across the alley at Tootsie's, before tipsily returning to the stage.
Each of these bars now hosts a long list of aspiring singers, who come to Nashville chasing a dream like their idols before them. Singers like Tara Arender, who's onstage yet dressed like it's laundry day, wearing Nashville's unofficial uniform of a plain T-shirt and jeans. When Arender gets a request she doesn't know, she looks up lyrics on her iPhone and belts out the tune. The show must go on.
Then there's Megan Ellis, a 26-year-old singer from Ohio, who came to Nashville in 2006. You can tell Ellis, with her blow-dried hair, mid-thigh dress and cowboy boots, is grooming herself for the big time as she sings at a smoky bar called "Big Shotz."
"I look at playing downtown Broadway like it's my college; it's hard to get accepted. I don't want to be in it forever. It's a struggle at times, and I learn something new everyday," says Ellis.
But Nashville is more than just chasing dreams and drunken sing-a-longs. The Bluebird Café, a showcase for aspiring songwriters, is one of the city's jewels. This is where country greats like Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift got their start, and it remains a hotbed for up-and-comers who put pen to paper.
Chitchat is not permitted during the performances, and the cramped quarters ensure there's a lineup outside most nights. While some of the singing can be a little raw, the lyrics draw talent scouts and some of these songwriters are just a step away from stardom.
Then there are institutions like the Ryman Auditorium, home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. This venue now hosts a wide variety of acts from every music genre; the acoustics are considered second only to the Mormon Tabernacle.
The Grand Ole Opry, meanwhile, has moved east of the city, but it remains one of the longest-running radio shows in history. It still airs every Saturday, and also features performances from some of country's biggest stars throughout the week.
Like the Opry, Nashville is a city that's forever evolving, and it's becoming sexier as it edges its way from country to cosmopolitan. For Kollker, it's the party that keeps her coming.
"There's cheap beer, nice folk and amazing live music 20 hours a day," she says.
What you likely won't see here anymore are those lonesome cowboys, crying in their beers about their exes, their lost dogs or their pickup trucks. This is a city that has evolved, offering siren singers and plenty of country cuties that come for the music and a taste of country stardom.
In end, Devils deliver [replica watches]
“It was a real gutsy effort in this building, down 2-0 to that team,’’ coach Peter DeBoer said. “To hold them to seven shots over the last 45 minutes, I thought it was a real gritty effort.’’
Zach Parise also scored for the Devils in the shootout, and Alex Ovechkin connected for Washington.
New Jersey got goals from Petr Sykora and Ryan Carter in the second period to erase a 2-0 deficit.
Troy Brouwer and Jason Chimera scored for the Capitals in the first.
Washington coach Bruce Boudreau was denied in his first try at his 200th NHL victory.
Just 6:30 in, Brouwer took advantage of a bad pass to give the Capitals a 1-0 lead. Brouwer intercepted Adam Henrique’s pass, skated in on Hedberg, got the goalie down, and beat him at the right post for his fourth goal.
Washington made it 2-0 at 16:10, just as a tripping penalty against New Jersey’s Anton Volchenkov expired. Chimera tipped in John Carlson’s blast from the right point.
Hurricanes 5, Penguins 3 - Eric Staal scored for the first time in a month and host Carolina, which led, 3-0, after two periods, snapped a four-game slide.
Staal converted a rebound at 15:26 in the third period, smacking it past Brent Johnson to give the Hurricanes a 4-3 lead after they wasted a three-goal advantage. It was Staal’s fourth goal of the season and first since Oct. 18.
Chad LaRose added a breakaway score with 2:30 left.
Jeff Skinner had a goal and two assists, Tuomo Ruutu scored twice, and Cam Ward had 37 saves for Carolina.
Jordan Staal, Eric’s brother, scored two goals and Chris Kunitz added another to help the Penguins rally in the third period. Johnson made 21 stops while starting in place of Marc-Andre Fleury.
Red Wings 5, Stars 2 - Johan Franzen, Darren Helm, and Brad Stuart scored in the third period to help host Detroit win its fourth straight.
With the game tied at 2, Valtteri Filppula drove to the net from the left. After his backhanded attempt was blocked, Franzen was on the opposite side to poke the puck across the goal line.
Helm scored by redirecting a nice pass from Jiri Hudler with 10:41 remaining, and Stuart added another goal 73 seconds later.
Loui Eriksson and Brenden Morrow scored for the Stars.
Canadiens 2, Predators 1 - Max Pacioretty scored with 2:29 left in overtime to lift Montreal in front of a sellout crowd in Nashville.
Shea Weber scored for the Predators, and David Desharnais scored Montreal’s first goal and assisted on the winner.
Senators 5, Maple Leafs 2- Craig Anderson made 31 saves, Nick Foligno scored two goals, and visiting Ottawa snapped a five-game winless streak.
Sergei Gonchar, Zack Smith and Chris Phillips added goals for Ottawa, which continues its six-game road trip with a swing through Western Canada.
Blues 3, Lightning 0 - Brian Elliott stopped 19 shots, and defenseman Kris Russell, acquired from Columbus Friday, scored in his Blues debut as St. Louis improved to 5-0-1 in its last six home games. The Blues have five points in three games under new coach Ken Hitchcock.
Kevin Shattenkirk and T.J. Oshie also scored for the Blues.
Blue Jackets 2, Jets 1 - Rookie Ryan Johansen had his first NHL two-goal game, and Steve Mason made 35 saves to help host Columbus snap a three-game losing skid. Winnipeg has lost five straight (0-3-2).
Flames 4, Avalanche 3 - Miikka Kiprusoff made 36 saves, Lee Stempniak had a goal and assist, and Calgary held on to beat host Colorado.
Coyotes 3, Sharks 0 - Mike Smith made 31 saves in his 12th NHL shutout, and Radim Vrbata, Boyd Gordon, and Patrick O’Sullivan scored for Phoenix, which won in San Jose for the first time in seven games.
Zach Parise also scored for the Devils in the shootout, and Alex Ovechkin connected for Washington.
New Jersey got goals from Petr Sykora and Ryan Carter in the second period to erase a 2-0 deficit.
Troy Brouwer and Jason Chimera scored for the Capitals in the first.
Washington coach Bruce Boudreau was denied in his first try at his 200th NHL victory.
Just 6:30 in, Brouwer took advantage of a bad pass to give the Capitals a 1-0 lead. Brouwer intercepted Adam Henrique’s pass, skated in on Hedberg, got the goalie down, and beat him at the right post for his fourth goal.
Washington made it 2-0 at 16:10, just as a tripping penalty against New Jersey’s Anton Volchenkov expired. Chimera tipped in John Carlson’s blast from the right point.
Hurricanes 5, Penguins 3 - Eric Staal scored for the first time in a month and host Carolina, which led, 3-0, after two periods, snapped a four-game slide.
Staal converted a rebound at 15:26 in the third period, smacking it past Brent Johnson to give the Hurricanes a 4-3 lead after they wasted a three-goal advantage. It was Staal’s fourth goal of the season and first since Oct. 18.
Chad LaRose added a breakaway score with 2:30 left.
Jeff Skinner had a goal and two assists, Tuomo Ruutu scored twice, and Cam Ward had 37 saves for Carolina.
Jordan Staal, Eric’s brother, scored two goals and Chris Kunitz added another to help the Penguins rally in the third period. Johnson made 21 stops while starting in place of Marc-Andre Fleury.
Red Wings 5, Stars 2 - Johan Franzen, Darren Helm, and Brad Stuart scored in the third period to help host Detroit win its fourth straight.
With the game tied at 2, Valtteri Filppula drove to the net from the left. After his backhanded attempt was blocked, Franzen was on the opposite side to poke the puck across the goal line.
Helm scored by redirecting a nice pass from Jiri Hudler with 10:41 remaining, and Stuart added another goal 73 seconds later.
Loui Eriksson and Brenden Morrow scored for the Stars.
Canadiens 2, Predators 1 - Max Pacioretty scored with 2:29 left in overtime to lift Montreal in front of a sellout crowd in Nashville.
Shea Weber scored for the Predators, and David Desharnais scored Montreal’s first goal and assisted on the winner.
Senators 5, Maple Leafs 2- Craig Anderson made 31 saves, Nick Foligno scored two goals, and visiting Ottawa snapped a five-game winless streak.
Sergei Gonchar, Zack Smith and Chris Phillips added goals for Ottawa, which continues its six-game road trip with a swing through Western Canada.
Blues 3, Lightning 0 - Brian Elliott stopped 19 shots, and defenseman Kris Russell, acquired from Columbus Friday, scored in his Blues debut as St. Louis improved to 5-0-1 in its last six home games. The Blues have five points in three games under new coach Ken Hitchcock.
Kevin Shattenkirk and T.J. Oshie also scored for the Blues.
Blue Jackets 2, Jets 1 - Rookie Ryan Johansen had his first NHL two-goal game, and Steve Mason made 35 saves to help host Columbus snap a three-game losing skid. Winnipeg has lost five straight (0-3-2).
Flames 4, Avalanche 3 - Miikka Kiprusoff made 36 saves, Lee Stempniak had a goal and assist, and Calgary held on to beat host Colorado.
Coyotes 3, Sharks 0 - Mike Smith made 31 saves in his 12th NHL shutout, and Radim Vrbata, Boyd Gordon, and Patrick O’Sullivan scored for Phoenix, which won in San Jose for the first time in seven games.
Friday Fashion: Suitable suits for all occasions [replica watches]
As a college student, you need your own style and a fit that is tailored to you. Here are some tips from Nate DeMars, founder and CEO of Pursuit, a men's suit store, on how to find your "first grown-up suit."
Start with the color. If this will be your go-to suit, DeMars suggests choosing a charcoal gray. For a more formal occasion, like a wedding or funeral, go with jet-black. These are good neutrals that can be worn with any color shirt.
Next comes the hard part: fit. DeMars said you need to focus on the parts that you can't alter, like the shoulders, contouring and length of the jacket.
Pinch the part where the sleeve meets the body of the jacket at your shoulder. If you can bunch the material into a tip, the jacket is too big. On the other hand, if you can't put your arms down by your sides, the jacket is too small.
Jackets should contour to fit your torso. If you have a slender build, pick a jacket that slightly tapers in at the midsection. Guys of bigger builds should opt for more straight fits.
The hem of the jacket should hit just above your groin. Keep in mind that the sleeves can always be altered for length.
Amp up your basic suit with accessories. If you're bored with your go-to tie, change it up with a bowtie or skinny tie. Bowties come pre-tied or do-it-yourself. Skinny ties are a great alternative if you want an unexpected element that doesn't change the color. They also give your chest a broader look, a good option for slender guys.
If you want to start accessorizing on a smaller scale, try wearing fun cufflinks.
A belt is absolutely necessary. A black or gray suit looks best with a black belt. DeMars suggests keeping the belt understated, especially if you have a more funky accessory. Unlike jeans, a belt is not meant to hold up your suit pants, so make sure they fit your hips. You don't want to advertise ill-fitting bottoms.
Finally, don't be afraid to take your suit apart. DeMars advises thinking about your suit in terms of three different occasions: job interview, cocktail party and date night.
For an interview, wear the full suit with a crisp white shirt and "power tie," which DeMars said means a bold color like red or blue.
If you're attending a cocktail party or college event, wear the full suit again with a colored or printed shirt and skinny tie or bowtie — or skip the tie altogether.
On a night out, wear your suit jacket, colored shirt or T-shirt and a nicer pair of jeans.
Start with the color. If this will be your go-to suit, DeMars suggests choosing a charcoal gray. For a more formal occasion, like a wedding or funeral, go with jet-black. These are good neutrals that can be worn with any color shirt.
Next comes the hard part: fit. DeMars said you need to focus on the parts that you can't alter, like the shoulders, contouring and length of the jacket.
Pinch the part where the sleeve meets the body of the jacket at your shoulder. If you can bunch the material into a tip, the jacket is too big. On the other hand, if you can't put your arms down by your sides, the jacket is too small.
Jackets should contour to fit your torso. If you have a slender build, pick a jacket that slightly tapers in at the midsection. Guys of bigger builds should opt for more straight fits.
The hem of the jacket should hit just above your groin. Keep in mind that the sleeves can always be altered for length.
Amp up your basic suit with accessories. If you're bored with your go-to tie, change it up with a bowtie or skinny tie. Bowties come pre-tied or do-it-yourself. Skinny ties are a great alternative if you want an unexpected element that doesn't change the color. They also give your chest a broader look, a good option for slender guys.
If you want to start accessorizing on a smaller scale, try wearing fun cufflinks.
A belt is absolutely necessary. A black or gray suit looks best with a black belt. DeMars suggests keeping the belt understated, especially if you have a more funky accessory. Unlike jeans, a belt is not meant to hold up your suit pants, so make sure they fit your hips. You don't want to advertise ill-fitting bottoms.
Finally, don't be afraid to take your suit apart. DeMars advises thinking about your suit in terms of three different occasions: job interview, cocktail party and date night.
For an interview, wear the full suit with a crisp white shirt and "power tie," which DeMars said means a bold color like red or blue.
If you're attending a cocktail party or college event, wear the full suit again with a colored or printed shirt and skinny tie or bowtie — or skip the tie altogether.
On a night out, wear your suit jacket, colored shirt or T-shirt and a nicer pair of jeans.
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McDonald's bans poppies [replica watches]
Some employees at a McDonald's in southern Alberta aren't loving that they can't wear poppies.
Employees at one of the fast-food giant's restaurants in Lethbridge were told that wearing poppies for Remembrance Day while working is banned.
McDonald's Canada said in a statement that employees who work behind the counter are not allowed to wear traditional poppies because "straight pins pose a potential serious safety hazard in food preparation areas of our restaurants."
Alberta Health Services spokesman James Frey said there is no specific legislation that bans the use of pins while working in restaurants.
He also says there is no law on whether food handlers can wear poppies, and Frey says the agency does not inspect or enforce poppy policies in restaurants.
Some other fast-food restaurants canvassed in Lethbridge say they do allow employees to wear poppies with backs on the pins.
"We encourage all our employees to wear poppies on their outerwear as their way of saluting the efforts of our veterans and our forces currently in action," McDonald's said in the statement.
"McDonald's commitment to the Royal Canadian Legion and our men and women in uniform is unwavering and we will continue to support them in every way possible.
"That's why we partner each year with the Royal Canadian Legion to welcome veterans and volunteers into our restaurants to sell poppies and spread the spirit of gratefulness all Canadians have for our veterans."
Employees at one of the fast-food giant's restaurants in Lethbridge were told that wearing poppies for Remembrance Day while working is banned.
McDonald's Canada said in a statement that employees who work behind the counter are not allowed to wear traditional poppies because "straight pins pose a potential serious safety hazard in food preparation areas of our restaurants."
Alberta Health Services spokesman James Frey said there is no specific legislation that bans the use of pins while working in restaurants.
He also says there is no law on whether food handlers can wear poppies, and Frey says the agency does not inspect or enforce poppy policies in restaurants.
Some other fast-food restaurants canvassed in Lethbridge say they do allow employees to wear poppies with backs on the pins.
"We encourage all our employees to wear poppies on their outerwear as their way of saluting the efforts of our veterans and our forces currently in action," McDonald's said in the statement.
"McDonald's commitment to the Royal Canadian Legion and our men and women in uniform is unwavering and we will continue to support them in every way possible.
"That's why we partner each year with the Royal Canadian Legion to welcome veterans and volunteers into our restaurants to sell poppies and spread the spirit of gratefulness all Canadians have for our veterans."
Why Are classified as the Oakley Sunglasses Intended for Men So Dreamed? [replica watches]
Sunglasses have be a significant section of the fashion in the recent past. Therefore people self-esteem more on excellent quality and beginning to know the differences concerning low and premium quality pairs like this men’s Oakley glasses.
What is Oakley? Oakley symbolizes high quality in addition to unique designs. You possibly can recognize their merchandise by their trademark the ‘O’. Oakley is usually a established company that has besides sunglasses likewise goggles, footwear, carriers and watches.
Why are Oakley’s glasses of such premium quality? Oakley has formulated an own technology in most years of exploration. Their High Meaning Optics (HDO) improves the products vision extremely by means of reducing visual distortion along the lens. The plutonite lenses offer a 100% protection against Uv rays and features a brilliant impact safeguard.
Oakley has a substantial assortment to decided to go with from, the glasses are grouped in Lifestyle, Active, Polarised, Confined and Special Features. Most of these individuals are coated while using the trademarked HYDROPHOBIC coating likely designed to repel work, skin oils, particles and rain.
Nameable Oakley glasses for men usually are Nanowire, Gascan in addition to Squire Wire, these are not many out of a substantial assortment. Whether you would like sunglasses for pleasurable, sport or to look good, Oakley provides the perfect solution available for you.
But be mindful of fake Oakley’s which might be called Foakley’s. These include nothing but substandard quality replicas of an original one. Buying such a replica could be as wasting money since they are unlikely to last given that the real Oakley’s. And grow honest, you will not have the satisfaction of knowing that you’ll be wearing the authentic Oakley sunglasses.
What is Oakley? Oakley symbolizes high quality in addition to unique designs. You possibly can recognize their merchandise by their trademark the ‘O’. Oakley is usually a established company that has besides sunglasses likewise goggles, footwear, carriers and watches.
Why are Oakley’s glasses of such premium quality? Oakley has formulated an own technology in most years of exploration. Their High Meaning Optics (HDO) improves the products vision extremely by means of reducing visual distortion along the lens. The plutonite lenses offer a 100% protection against Uv rays and features a brilliant impact safeguard.
Oakley has a substantial assortment to decided to go with from, the glasses are grouped in Lifestyle, Active, Polarised, Confined and Special Features. Most of these individuals are coated while using the trademarked HYDROPHOBIC coating likely designed to repel work, skin oils, particles and rain.
Nameable Oakley glasses for men usually are Nanowire, Gascan in addition to Squire Wire, these are not many out of a substantial assortment. Whether you would like sunglasses for pleasurable, sport or to look good, Oakley provides the perfect solution available for you.
But be mindful of fake Oakley’s which might be called Foakley’s. These include nothing but substandard quality replicas of an original one. Buying such a replica could be as wasting money since they are unlikely to last given that the real Oakley’s. And grow honest, you will not have the satisfaction of knowing that you’ll be wearing the authentic Oakley sunglasses.
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Pass or Fail: Team Canada’s new throwback third jersey [replica watches]
Hey, here's a handy way to feel ancient: When a logo from the early 1990s can be considered a "throwback," and you realize this is because the early 1990s were 20 years ago. (Sigh.)
The logo itself conjures images of standard-def hockey games on tape delay, with bad CGI scoreboards. We dig it from a kitschy nostalgia perspective; it's like buying an old Winter Olympics shirt for the time-specific style and design.
Also, our friends in Toronto tell us the three Leafs on the stick represent Phil Kessel(notes) winning the Richards, Ross and Hart in 2012 (this might not be accurate).
Can we please stop with the symmetrical heritage patterns on logos and hems of these jerseys?
The 2010 Winter Olympic jerseys for Canada used this gimmick, filling the leaf on the front with images of First Nation artwork and iconography. It was well-received, and obviously used to conjure the Wolf Spirit to defeat far superior U.S. teams for double-gold.
But this thing on the hem of the new Canada sweaters? Bleech. From Creamer:
The star of this jersey is the grey pattern designed along the waist of the jersey, it's a muralistic (not a word) representation of Team Canada's junior hockey past, borrowing imagery of previous championship tournaments while including years of noteworthy tournaments in the history of the junior program.
Again, if the majority considers this design to be the star of the jersey — despite completely clashing with the clean lines of the retro logo — then we will gladly wave our freak flag for the minority. It's distracting. It looks like a printer cartridge exploded on their pants. In the words of the master thespian Ethan Hawke in "Realty Bites": You look like a doily.
Then again, we're just curmudgeonly jerks. What say you?
The logo itself conjures images of standard-def hockey games on tape delay, with bad CGI scoreboards. We dig it from a kitschy nostalgia perspective; it's like buying an old Winter Olympics shirt for the time-specific style and design.
Also, our friends in Toronto tell us the three Leafs on the stick represent Phil Kessel(notes) winning the Richards, Ross and Hart in 2012 (this might not be accurate).
Can we please stop with the symmetrical heritage patterns on logos and hems of these jerseys?
The 2010 Winter Olympic jerseys for Canada used this gimmick, filling the leaf on the front with images of First Nation artwork and iconography. It was well-received, and obviously used to conjure the Wolf Spirit to defeat far superior U.S. teams for double-gold.
But this thing on the hem of the new Canada sweaters? Bleech. From Creamer:
The star of this jersey is the grey pattern designed along the waist of the jersey, it's a muralistic (not a word) representation of Team Canada's junior hockey past, borrowing imagery of previous championship tournaments while including years of noteworthy tournaments in the history of the junior program.
Again, if the majority considers this design to be the star of the jersey — despite completely clashing with the clean lines of the retro logo — then we will gladly wave our freak flag for the minority. It's distracting. It looks like a printer cartridge exploded on their pants. In the words of the master thespian Ethan Hawke in "Realty Bites": You look like a doily.
Then again, we're just curmudgeonly jerks. What say you?
