Sculptresse wants to showcase the breadth of its collection, which is why it has launched a campaign called “The Fit. The Form. The Feeling.” It features models Precious Lee, Riley Ticotin and Jourdan Jerome wearing everyday lingerie basics and more fashion-forward options. The line, which was launched in 2013 from the designers behind Panache, ranges from 34 to 46 band size and D through K cups.
Sculptresse also worked with influencers on videos to be featured on social media platforms. Georgina Home of Fuller Figure Bust, Charli Russon of Curvy Girl Thin and journalist and author Bryony Gordon are filmed speaking about how they feel when they wear the brand in order to underscore that its assortment is functional and sexy.
“This is a way for us to champion women of all shapes on how a gorgeous bra that fits can give her confidence and power,” said Anna Shnir, sales manager at Panache and Sculptresse. “These amazing images combined with social influencers speaking openly and honestly about their experience with lingerie is a great way to start the discussion — lingerie comes in all sizes, and it can both be pretty and functional at the same time.”
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DALLAS — It seems that Dallas and Neiman Marcus can’t get enough Oscar de la Renta.
On Friday, the house was featured for a record fifth time at the prestigious 10 Best Dressed Women of Dallas Luncheon at Neiman Marcus’ downtown flagship.
The retailer has underwritten the fund-raiser for 44 years for the Crystal Charity Ball, a high-society, all-women nonprofit that will disperse $6.5 million among eight children’s charities in April. Friday’s event will contribute $900,000 to that.
The anachronistically named luncheon is a cornerstone of the philanthropic social calendar that consistently attracts billionaires Gene Jones, Nancy Rogers, Nancy Dedman and Annette Simmons plus more than 500 other well-heeled women. Laura Bush has been a regular guest since she and former President George W. Bush retired to Dallas in 2009.
The 10 best dressed — Anita Arnold, Delilah Boyd, Lisa Cooley, Jennifer Dix, Tucker Enthoven, Cate Ford, Cara French, Amy Hegi, Kimberly Whitman and Piper Wyatt — were honored for their civic contributions along with Robyn Conlon, who moved into the charity’s “hall of fame,” and honorary chair Norma Hunt, who was one of the original 10 best dressed at the inaugural luncheon 45 years ago.
All 12 honorees plus the event chairs and a
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DIVE IN STYLE: Leading swimwear specialist Arena has partnered with Swedish former Olympic swimmer Therese Alshammar on a capsule collection of swimsuits. The range of four pieces combine high-performance features courtesy of a partnership with Italian fabrics’ company Eurojersey, a longtime partner of Arena.
The capsule is part of the brand’s fall offering, named Body Lift, made of 100 percent of Eurojersey’s innovative fabric Sensitive FIT. The fabric is equipped with body-sculpting and shaping features to enhance comfort and it employs 32 percent of the patented Lycra Xtra Life fiber for higher resistance to chlorine, sunscreen lotions and heat. Lycra marks its 60th anniversary this year.
“This collaboration proves the difference between the supplier-client relationship and a real partnership…we’re not only combining our products but also merging development and marketing strategies, as well as sharing the companies’ values,” said Andrea Crespi, chief executive officer of Eurojersey, who also serves as the president of Sistema Moda Italia’s sustainable committee. “We often forget that what really matters is the product’s value also considering that today we need to be fully sustainable, meaning we have to sell value, in the form of a well-made product meant to last forever and deliver the notion that this
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Los Angeles Rams defeated the Arizona Cardinals 34-0 during a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) celebrates after running for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley enters the field prior to a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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A fan wears a Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay t-shirt prior to a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (17) huddles with teammates prior to a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
NFL footballs prior to a NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead prior to a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) runs for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) celebrates after running for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams cheers in the first half of a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) celebrates after running for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams defensive back Aqib Talib (21) knocks a pass away intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) in the first half of a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay holds his notes to his face against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) passes against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) runs for a touchdown past Arizona Cardinals defensive back Patrick Peterson (21) in the first half of a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) catches a pass for yardage against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) catches a pass fora first down over Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) in the first half of a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) runs for a first down as Arizona Cardinals defensive back Jamar Taylor (28) makes the tackle in the first half of a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Samson Ebukam (50) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford (9) along with teammate defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) in the first half of a NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams defensive back Sam Shields (37) reacts with teammate linebacker Bryce Hager (54) after intercepting a Arizona Cardinals pass in the second half of a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Rams won 34-0. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (89) celebrates with quarterback Jared Goff (16) after catching a pass for touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Rams won 34-0. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown (34) is knocked out of bounds by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Antoine Bethea (41) after running for a first down in the second half of a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Rams won 34-0. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams in the second half of a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Rams won 34-0. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff looks toward the scoreboard during a review of a play against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Rams won 34-0. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods smile as they defeated the Arizona Cardinals 34-0 during a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald with his kids after defeating the Arizona Cardinals 34-0 during a NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Former Los Angeles Rams and Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood waves to the crowd in the first half of a NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
USC was lined up in the I-formation, a yard shy of the end zone, when it ran a toss sweep for running back Stephen Carr.
It did not harken to the student-body right offenses of past teams.
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After Carr received the pitch, he faced little open space. Surrounded by three Texas defenders, he was left to run parallel to the line scrimmage and attempted to turn the corner toward the end-zone pylon before he was stuffed for a loss of 2 yards.
The failed fourth-down attempt cost the Trojans a potential touchdown late in the second quarter of their 37-14 loss at Texas on Saturday night. The run was also emblematic of a ground game that has seen continued early-season struggles.
The Trojans finished with minus-5 rushing yards against the Longhorns, marking their lowest in a game since they were held to minus-20 yards in a loss to Arizona in 1999. Through three weeks, they rank 117th among the 130 teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision in rush offense.
Coach Clay Helton attributed USC’s latest rushing troubles to movement and zone pressure from Texas’ defense that made it difficult to clear holes for its running backs.
“During the week we had showed a good picture to be able to pick it up,” Helton said, “but it didn’t happen as well as we wanted during the game.”
Among USC’s three running backs, Aca’Cedric Ware, Vavae Malepeai and Carr, they rushed for a combined 24 yards on 12 carries. The results were dismal. On six occasions, they were stuffed behind the line of scrimmage or limited to no gain. They totaled a combined 1 yard on 11 carries outside of Carr’s 23-yard touchdown run on the opening drive.
The run troubles had a sort of cascading effect on the rest of the offense too. Freshman quarterback JT Daniels was left to throw a career-high 48 passes in his third start, finishing with 322 passing yards and an interception. The Trojans attempted to mount a comeback as they were outscored 34-0 over the final three quarters.
The Trojans ran the ball less often than in any previous game under Helton and offensive coordinator Tee Martin. Only 16 of their 64 total plays (25 percent) against Texas were runs. Only in three other games had they run less than 40 percent of the time.
“In Tee’s defense, you’re looking there, not having success in that area, and all of a sudden the pass is working,” Helton said. “He leaned on it. The ball was moving. All of a sudden, we get a little bit behind and you’re forced to move the ball.”
Helton cited the over-reliance on the passing game, due to a limited running game, as a concern with a matchup against Washington State looming for Friday night.
“We always want to be more balanced,” Helton said. “Sometimes the game dictates, especially when you’re behind and trying to catch up that more passes are going to be called. That’s going to dictate the numbers sometimes. In an ideal world, we’d love to be 50-50.”
Helton said, “We’re usually at our best when we’re a balanced offense.”
MCGRATH OUT FOR SEASON
Sophomore kicker Chase McGrath will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL, Helton said Sunday.
McGrath suffered the tear during the third quarter of USC’s loss to Texas when his 50-yard field goal attempt was blocked.
After the kick was recovered by Texas’ Anthony Wheeler, who returned it for a touchdown, McGrath followed him along the sideline in an attempt to make a tackle, but fell after a hit and injured his right knee.
Without McGrath, third-year sophomore Michael Brown will take over kicking duties.
Helton said he was “very confident” with Brown, who returned to training camp after recovering from season-ending surgery for a torn ACL that was suffered last fall.
“I was very proud for him, coming off a major knee surgery, especially as a kicker, and what he was able to do in camp,” Helton said. “He really pushed Chase.”
McGrath made six of eight field-goal attempts this season, including five in a season-opening win over UNLV. His two misses were on attempts from 50 or more yards.
As he was injured in the fourth game, McGrath will be able to redshirt this season.
QUICK HITS
Several of USC’s players suffered injuries against Texas, including defensive lineman Malik Dorton (quad contusion), linebacker John Houston (wrist) and right guard Andrew Vorhees (knee sprain). Helton said they will be monitored during the week. … Seniors Reid Budrovich and Chris Tilbey, who each punted at Texas, will be evaluated in practices by special teams coach John Baxter to see who is “most effective” for Washington State, Helton said. … USC opened as a 4.5-point favorite against Washington State.