Oct 29th, 2008 · Women are stalking around town in stiletto heels this season — and it's not easy. But in cities like LA and New York, there are classes to teach ladies how to walk in very high heels without hurting themselves.
Oct 14th, 2008 · Author Leslie Chang followed two girls from their rural homes in China to a city called Dongguan, where they became "factory girls." Life in these makeshift cities can actually be quite exciting and lucrative for these young hard-working ladies.
Sep 30th, 2008 · A judge in New York threw out a suit against ladies' night. Roy Den Hollander claims that cheap drinks for women discriminate against men. His case came before a female judge, who told him to get lost. In Iowa City, Iowa, a cop told a drunken man to get lost. The 21-year-old said the officer looked like he needed a hug. The cop warned him off. But even though it caused his arrest, Luke Schreder bravely gave that hug.
Sep 10th, 2008 · Americans are not only scrutinizing presidential candidates for their positions on the issues. There are also lots of opinions about the sense of style embraced by the candidates' wives and other women on the campaign trail. A fashion reporter and former congresswoman discuss the style of would-be first ladies Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain.
Aug 22nd, 2008 · Two intensely fashionable women are campaigning with their presidential candidate husbands. If Republican Cindy McCain and Democratic Michelle Obama want to fit in the White House come January, they might want to avoid looking too stylish, says Jacqueline Kennedy's social secretary.
Aug 1st, 2008 · When an 80-year-old British man ran up the down escalator, he startled shoppers in the ladies lingerie department — and irritated the store manager. Peter Hildreth is close to being banned from his favorite shop. The former Olympic hurdler, who trained on escalators around London in his prime, stepped up to the challenge again to celebrate his 80th birthday.
Jul 25th, 2008 · Naked ladies, rabbits, basketballs and a big, shiny blue heart are all on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art, courtesy of the American painter, sculptor and artist-provocateur. The exhibit leaves most visitors smiling, laughing or just plain puzzled.
Jul 13th, 2008 · In 1808, women did not have the right to vote or own property. But the wives, sisters, daughters and friends of powerful men were able to exert some influence over the course of American life, politics and culture. NPR's Liane Hansen speaks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about her new book, Ladies of Liberty.