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Kara Del Toro attended a special screening of "The Space Between Us" at ArcLight Hollywood in Los Angeles, and all eyes were definitely on her. The GUESS Girl (and one-time Carl's Jr. model) made a grand entrance rocking a very little black dress — a body-hugging lingerie-inspired number with sheer cut-outs showcasing her sun-kissed skin.

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Naturally, this isn’t the first time the beloved model made heads turn with her titillating eveningwear at a film premiere. Late last year, Del Toro was the only guest at the Hollywood premiere of "Mechanic Resurrection" in a robe-inspired mini dress, and there were also the times she arrived for "BOO! A Madea Halloween" in a fiery little red dress and "Undrafted" in a vdangerously low-cut lavender dress.

And even with her never-ending curves, would you believe this Texan stunner really does eat burgers just like the rest of us?

"I should be better, but I kinda eat whatever I want," Del Toro once told FOX News Magazine in an exclusive interview (see above). "I do eat burgers and pizza. If I have a swimsuit shoot or something combing up, I make sure to start working out more. I do yoga, I go hiking. And if I have something important coming up that week, I’ll really try to cut down on sugar and carbs."

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Reporter Julie Snook insists her glamorous gown on Monday night was NOT white, as she stepped out at the Allan Border Medal event soon after her white jacketgate incident with fellow presenter Amber Sherlock.

Speaking to The Daily Telegraph at cricket's night of nights, the television personality said, "It's definitely not white", instead insisting it's "rose gold".

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Also opening up about her relationship with Amber following the footage leaked earlier this month, Julie said: "We've been having a good laugh about it.

"We're really good friends."

On Monday night the television star confidently arrived at the cricket awards event held at the The Star in Sydney in a stunning floor-length gown with a high neck embroidered top.

She pulled her locks back in a stylish pony and owned the blue carpet in her beautiful number, which bared some skin around her waist and back.

Earlier this month Nine presenter Amber had a major fashion dilemma when fellow reporter Julie Snook appeared on her TV segment wearing the same colour.

Psychologist Sandy Rea was also wearing a ruffled white top for the segment but Amber only seemed to be unimpressed with Julie's choice of attire.

Despite her protestations that she had been "flat out" and hadn't had time to change, Julie copped a furious serve from Amber, who told her, to go and find something else to wear.

"I need Julie to put a jacket on, because we're all in white," Amber says at the start of the footage, which shows the two women in different studios. Fellow commentator psychologist Sandy Rae laughs, presumably thinking Amber must be joking.

Sandy, in a third studio, then offers to try and find a jacket for herself as she, too, is wearing white.

But Amber only has eyes for Julie's outfit.

"You're [al]right," she tells Sandy. "It's fine, Sandy – but there can't be three of us."

Ironically, Julie eventually pipes up to say she wasn't actually wearing white.

"I'm wearing blue, for one, Amber," she says.

But that isn't good enough. Even when Julie offers to leave the studio and go back to work, she gets rejected.

At one point, Amber reaches for her phone to try and arrange a jacket to be delivered for Julie to wear.

The footage eventually fades to black, however the audio feed goes on with the women continuing to squabble.

Then, Julie returns – adjusting a black blazer over her controversial top.

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THUMBS UP TO… a fashion-forward favor. The excitement has been palpable of late at local Goodwill stores after Bridal Elegance, of Ottawa, donated thousands of dresses as part of an inventory cleanout. January tends to be a slower month for Goodwill, but that’s not the case this year as customers are turning out in droves to try on bridal gowns and formal dresses. Many are priced much more than usual Goodwill fare, but they still represent a steep discount over retail and, as such, afford an opportunity for some folks to own dresses they might otherwise never have a chance to wear. When those dresses sell, that gives Goodwill money to provide veteran, youth and job training services.

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It should be noted Bridal Elegance didn’t actually seek publicity for this gesture. In fact, the store donates dresses to different organizations each year with little or no fanfare, often to groups that specialize in suicide prevention and breast cancer research. But this time around some folks started to think Bridal Elegance was closing, so they agreed to discuss their contribution to dispel that rumor. So not only are we able to report the business is on solid ground, but we also can share news of it being an exemplary corporate citizen.

THUMBS DOWN TO… the rotten apple. One can proverbially spoil a bunch, and that might be what happens in Streator, where public library officials are reporting a warning from internet provider Mediacom about illegal downloading on the library’s WiFi network. Library Director Cindy Maxwell said it appears someone is parking outside the library, connecting to the wireless network and downloading pirated content. If the behavior isn’t stopped, Mediacom is within its rights to cancel the service, if only to protect itself from liability in the event of litigation by owners of the original content.

It’s bad enough to disregard copyright law by downloading illegally on your own home network, but to do it at the library is worse. There are many people who need library internet access as a legitimate resource, and illegal downloading is an abuse of that community service that jeopardizes its ability. It’s also a private abuse of public money, which should anger any upstanding citizen. To report anyone who is illegally using the library's service, contact the library at 815-672-2729 or streatorplstaff@gmail.com.

THUMBS UP TO… local voices. As part of the process of the new General Assembly session in Springfield, it was good to see two of our area’s state Senators named to important leadership positions. Sue Rezin, a Morris Republican, and her colleague Jason Barickman, the South Streator native who lives in Bloomington and represents a district that includes Livingston County, each will serve as assistant leaders under Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno.

If you live in Rezin’s 38th District or Barickman’s 53rd, it matters not which candidate you voted for — or if you voted for none at all. They represent each citizen in their constituency and the fact they are close to the leader of their chamber makes their voice important. By extension, that makes our voices important as we reach out to them, either at their home office or in Springfield, to communicate concerns. If you’ve never before reached out to a Senator or Representative, consider starting now. You matter. All of you. Don’t lose your voice, and don’t let these elected officials overlook what you have to say.

THUMBS DOWN TO… messages of division. There are many folks frustrated to know the local tea party has invited former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh to speak at is meeting in Ottawa Tuesday night. He was a firebrand during his one term in Congress and has doubled down on that reputation ever since, via both his Chicago talk radio career and social media activity, including posts that seemed to advocate use of weaponry and violence against those who disagree with his politics.

Of course we support Walsh’s right to speak freely and acknowledge there are many who find him entertaining. In a notice of his talk, organizers said he plans to speak about what he sees happening in the new Donald Trump administration and how important it is for citizens to become involved in local politics. Those are important topics indeed, ones Walsh is qualified to address. We just hope he uses his platform to sow seeds of unity and progress instead of relying on his demonstrated past of divisiveness and placing style over substance.

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Lingerie giant Victoria's Secret, famed for its racy bras and underwear, has pledged to trace the sources of its wood-based fabrics, joining the ranks of fashion companies addressing human rights and deforestation, its parent company said. In a new policy statement, parent company L Brands said it aimed to eliminate sources of wood pulp, used to make rayon, viscose and modal, that contribute to rainforest destruction or violate the rights of local people.

L Brands is the latest in a growing number of U.S. fashion companies to commit to investigate its supply chain for products from destructive regions and stop using those sources by the end of 2017, according to Rainforest Action Network (“RAN”). Ralph Lauren Corp, whose designs are popular on Hollywood's red carpets, adopted a similar policy earlier this month.

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"Our Forest Products Procurement Policy is written to reduce threats to ancient and endangered forests and to avoid products that contribute to deforestation or human rights abuses," said L Brands' policy statement published on its website. "We will report on our progress publicly."

Production of wood pulp can involve clearing forests to build eucalyptus plantations and taking land traditionally used by indigenous communities, campaigners say. The issue is particularly acute in Indonesia, a major producer of wood pulp.

The Victoria's Secret catalog features voluptuous models clad in tiny thongs, push-up bras and "cheekini" panties, and its top models who appear in its popular fashion shows are known as its Angels. It is one of several companies owned by L Brands. Its other well-known brands include Henri Bendel, Pink and Bath & Body Works.

RAN said the new policy was posted on the company website late on Wednesday. RAN, which helped develop the sourcing policies for L Brands and Ralph Lauren, has been waging an "Out of Fashion" campaign to publicize the impact of forest-based fabrics and call on major U.S. brands to adopt stringent sourcing systems.

"It's encouraging to see brands beginning to take responsibility for their supply chains," said Brihannala Morgan, senior forest campaigner with RAN. "L Brands' commitments and actions, following right behind Ralph Lauren and among more than 60 other brands who have developed policies, can have a real positive impact for forests and the people that depend on them."

H&M, Zara, Levi Strauss & Co., and British fashion designer Stella McCartney have adopted similar policies, RAN said. Last year Stella McCartney partnered with environmental non-profit Canopy to encourage clothing companies to stop sourcing fabric from ancient and endangered forests.

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Let’s take a look at some 2017 fashion trends that are primed to hit it big. Some are re-dos of years’ past, and others are ones that have been a little under the radar and are making big splashes in the new year. If you are looking for a few key pieces to keep your wardrobe one that is of-the-moment, here are trends we are forecasting as hits for 2017.

Hello, sleeves!

Sleeves emerged as a fashion darling last year, and they are hitting their stride in 2017. Think big, billowy sleeves. Think ornate sleeves. Think pretty sleeves. Think slashes in sleeves. Sleeves are definitely looking to take center stage this year.

Serious attention is being given to sleeves in 2017, like this Asda top. Ruffles and gingham are also big. Image: Asda

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Sneakers. Lots of pretty sneakers.

Sneakers are still “in”? YAY! Once women realized they could pair sneakers with jeans during the week and look elegant and stylish … let’s just say the cat’s out of the bag and it’s going to be hard to put it back in. But, that doesn’t mean that sneakers won’t change and evolve. Look for pretty ones with leopard prints, fancy laces, glitter and more as designers are finding that sneakers are places to have fun, and women are buying them up!

For workouts, errands and the cool/prom dress look, metallic sneakers are serious contenders for 2017. Now that we have all gotten used to wearing our sneaks with a bit more abandon, we have many more fun options to choose from. Image: lonestarsouthern.com

Mules make a comeback.

The sterile workhorse lends its name to this workhorse of a shoe. Actually, the word mule means “a lounging slipperthat covers the toes and instep or only the instep” or “a woman’s shoe resembling this.” But, there is something particularly .......y about a mule shoe. Have you noticed you walk a little differently because the back is not attached? And, it’s a total throwback to the late ’90s when mules dominated footwear. The mule style is found in flats, mid-heel and high heels. Whatever your preferred shoe height, there will be a mule waiting to seduce you. And yes, mule sneakers do exist!

While we all can’t afford the Gucci loafer mules, they sure are breathtaking. Remember the fur-lined ones that went bazonkers in 2015/2016? Maybe we can trace the heightening interest in mules to that one fashion breakthrough item?! Image: Stylewich.com

Stripes, stripes and more stripes

When are stripes not in? I know, I know. Spring brings florals, stripes and nautical EVERY YEAR. But, stripes do have seasons when they show up on pants and dresses and tops more than in others … and this is THAT season. Striped bags, shoes, coats, dresses … if stripes are your thing, get buying.

This Mara Hoffman Spring 2017 dress is gorgeous, huh?! Image: Mara Hoffman

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Men’s shirting fabrics

With stripes being so en vogue, it’s not surprising that shirting fabrics are a huge trend. Yes, we love a shirt dress, but this season’s will look more like an actual shirt than ever before, simply because of the fabric. Think oxford blue, oxford stripes and gingham.

See how this shirt dress is actually made from a material that is commonly identified with men’s shirting fabrics? Look for more of that in 2017. Image: chroniclesofher.com

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Ruffles and bows and all tied up

Those shirt dresses we were just talking about? One way to differentiate them from simply a longer men’s shirt is the ruffles and bows that many will sport. Or, perhaps they’ll be all tied up in an unexpected way. One thing is for sure, whether it’s ruffles on those big sleeves, or tied up blouses and bows on the backs of shoes, that feminine touch is alive and well in 2017.

Not all ruffles will be the ones we are used to seeing. Some have a more modern flair, like this occasion dresses (in gingham!) seen in the Au Jour Le Jour Spring 2017 line.

Show off the shoulders

Shoulders were practically over-exposed in 2016. The shoulder-less top (aka the “cold-shoulder” look) was probably 50% of all fashion bloggers’ Instagram feeds. With that amount of over-exposure, you would expect that perhaps women and fashion designers alike would say “no more.” But, that is not the case. You see, women look good showing off their collarbones, and this is true no matter your size, so it’s friendly to age and size, and all generations bought in. This year, you may see more adaptations to the shoulder-less top — with even bigger sleeves, for example — but get the ones out you wore last summer as you’ll want to wear them again. And, if you didn’t buy any, you just may want to.

Six Indiana seamstresses are anxiously waiting to see what the world thinks of the gowns they made for former Indiana First Lady Karen Pence and her daughters.

Joyce Hittesdorf, the former owner of 'Something Wonderful' got an email from Mrs. Pence the day after the election requesting her to create eight custom gowns. Hittesdorf wasn't too surprised Mrs. Pence called since she made the former First Lady's wedding gown and the prom dress she wore to the Gubernatorial Ball when Vice President-Elect Mike Pence became Governor.

"At the time, she was just Karen," recalled Hittesdorf. “There wasn't a whole lot of pressure.”

This time, though, Hittesdorf needed a lot of help. She called up the new owner of 'Something Wonderful' Sarah Knochel, Donna Christian, Ellen Blacketer, Cathy Runion and Whitney Luckenbill to assist.

The women worked one-on-one with the Pence family.

"They'd bring in pictures and inspiration and we'd go through and help them design based on what they like and what's going to look good," said Knochel.

The women spent 470 hours in just about a month. The hardest part, Knochel said, was working around the holidays and the schedules of the Pence family.

While they can't reveal what the gowns look like yet, Knochel said they are all unique to the Pence women.

"The designs that the Pence women chose were kind of simple, so we wanted them to stand out and one of the ways they could stand out was the fabrics," explained Hittesdorf.

The seamstresses did share pictures of some details like the hand-sewn bead work which took more than 20 hours in itself.

"We've got everything from a big ball skirt to some flowy chiffon skirts to a really fitted mermaid," said Knochel.

One of Mrs. Pence's occasion dresses has 57 yards of hem which is perfect for the Vice President-Elect to twirl her in on the ballroom floor.

The nerves are definitely kicking in as Inauguration Day nears, but Hittesdorf said her team is already pretty proud Mrs. Pence chose them.

"We all feel very honored, of course, and delighted that we can help her say something good about Indiana."

With many of the Orleans/Niagara BOCES classrooms, teachers look to outside sources to help students get a better sense of what career paths are available to them or what resources they can tap into once they graduate.

Although many beauty and decorating professionals have been lending their support to the cosmetology program and the fashion and interior design program, recently they were asked to come in for the first-ever Connect to Your Future/Professional Services Day at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center.

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Principal Anedda Trautman came up with the idea and asked cosmetology teachers Cathy Bonaccorso, Pauline Carney, Lori Smith and fashion and interior design teacher Debra Wilczak if they would like to put something together for their students.

“We have gotten a great reaction from our students,” Smith said. “It gives the students a chance to network with salon and supply professionals and gives the businesses a chance to recruit.”

Bonaccorso said the gathering was an excellent idea.

“I think it is a great opportunity for our students to have everyone here and give them time to interact with them. A lot of the vendors are giving them free samples or kits at a very good price. They are also making themselves available to answer all their questions. We are hoping to make this a yearly event,” Bonaccorso said.

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