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A pair of green Converse shoes, drawings and personal pictures are just some of the remaining artifacts of the victims of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting. Actor and Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, discussed some of these items during an at times emotional news conference on Tuesday at the White House. Matthew McConaughey was in Washington, D.C., to call on lawmakers to address gun control and to share details of the 21 victims who died in the shooting. One of those victims was 10-year-old Maite Rodriguez. A lover of animals and the environment, she dreamed of becoming a marine biologist. She often wore a pair of green (her favorite color) high-top Converse shoes with a heart drawn in marker over her right toes. Camila Alves McConaughey ...

Just in time for the many, many weddings taking place this summer and fall, the good folks at Rent the Runway are at it again, bringing deep designer discounts to Dallas’ West Village through the month of June. Featuring labels like Alexis, Rag & Bone, Saloni, Tory Burch, Reformation, A.L.C, 3.1 Philip Lim, and more, the Rent the Runway sample sale will offer hundreds of pieces (clothing, handbags, accessories, and beyond) for up to 90 percent off retail. The exclusive event launched on June 3 and will continue through Sunday, June 26 at 3699 McKinney Avenue, Suite 103B. Hours are 11 am to 7 pm (Monday – Saturday) and noon to 6 pm (Sundays). Courtesy of Rent the Runway Just in time for the many, many weddings taking place this summer and fall, the good folks at Rent the...

During this year’s Tony Awards on June 12, the Broadway League’s Vice Chair of the Road and Arizona’s only Tony voter, Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, will dazzle the red-carpet ceremony in an original dress by Phoenix designer Melissa Torres. “Fashion designers are artists,” said Jennings-Roggensack, vice president for cultural affairs at Arizona State University and executive director of ASU Gammage. “Creative and passionate award events like the Tonys give local designers a chance to be seen, connecting the local fashion community to the world of Broadway. It has been an honor to not only work with a local designer,Keen Outlet  but someone with such immense talent and passion for her craft.”Colleen Jennings-Roggensack at the dress reveal on the ASU Gammage stage on May 31 Th...

New Delhi– Grooving to an iconic Kishore Kumar song from the 80s, Taapsee Pannu delivers an inspirational message to the youth of the country, let the world see who you are! “I always prioritise comfort over everything. I love wearing cotton outfits and mostly prefer wearing layered looks. You would often spot me in western outfits but the Indian Saree will always be my absolute favourite,” says Pannu of her summer fashion style, adding, “Additionally, I also love pairing all my outfits with a pair of statement sunglasses, as they add all that jazz to it.” What does the actress feel about minimalism which is in the spotlight when it comes to fashion trends at the moment? “Minimalism is about showcasing authenticity with the concept of less is more, it lets the individual’s persona...

A 27-year-old South Philadelphia woman went viral on TikTok after trying on her grandmother's honeymoon clothes, which had been tucked away in a suitcase since 1952. But she says the experience means "more than just clothing." Madeline Bill tells PEOPLE that growing up, she always knew about her 91-year-old grandmother Marie D'Alesandro Donato's capsule wardrobe — "a far-out-of-sight kind of thing." When her mother passed down the family heirloom to her, Taos Sneakers  Madeline instantly thought that showing off the clothes "would be a really cool TikTok," but she assumed it would be something only "a few friends would see." Once the post — which now has 6.6 million views — began taking off, her sister suggested she start trying the clothes on. Then those vid...

EVERETT — Counting Monday, the last two PIAA playoff appearances for District 6 runner-up Portage have been heartbreakers to say the least. In their last state tournament appearance in 2016, the Mustangs fell to Serra Catholic on a walk-off squeeze play. Against District 5 champion Everett, Portage saw another defeat take place in its opponent’s final at bat. With the game knotted at 3, Karl Foor hit a ground ball to second base that was misplayed by a Portage infielder, allowing Calvin Iseminger to score from second and give the Warriors a 4-3 victory over the Mustangs, in what was a debacle of a seventh inning at Everett Elementary School. “It was a good baseball game,” Portage coach Larry McCabe said. “Both teams kicked the ball around a little bit. The bottom line is, we f...