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Parsons advances to finals without lucky socks

British medal hopes continue to soar as Tom Parsons put himself in the Olympic high jump final - without his novelty socks.

The Birmingham Mail reported that the local field athlete qualified after his 2.25m jump gained him a place in the last round, even though Chinese officials did not like his lucky legwear, citing his choice of novelty socks as non-regulation.

Parsons told the newspaper that he was disappointed with his performance and noted that the absence of his claret and blue patterned socks may have been the reason.

He said: "They would not let me wear the Villa socks - maybe that’s why I did not have such a good day."

Tom Parsons, without his novelty socks, will hope to add to the Great British haul in Beijing where the nation currently sits in third behind China and the USA with 15 gold medals.

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Tight fan is "most stylish woman on the planet"

Madonna has been named the "most stylish woman on the planet" by a columnist in the Daily Mail after she was hailed as the "original trendsetter".

Liz Jones wrote in the newspaper that regardless of her costume "howlers", the singer has had "huge impact" on the fashion industry, with notable mentions directed at her choices of legwear.

Ms Jones stated that Madonna had "unabashed joy in her own body" when she used cut-off leggings and big hair tied up with tights.

She added that the impact of leggings on her fashion sense did not stop early, with the star wearing a pair of fishnet tights with a leotard in the video for Confessions On A Dancefloor, proving at age 47 that older women could also look glamorous in legwear and stockings.

NME recently reported that Madonna turned 50 on Saturday, with the singer scoring her 13th number one single this year.

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Lois Winstone dazzles in metallic tights

Camden played host to a wide range of music stars yesterday night as they got together to raise money for the Hawley Arms, a famous pub that was ravaged by a fire in Camden Market six months ago, the BBC has reported.

Alongside Amy Winehouse, Razorlight and Noel Fielding of the Mighty Boosh was the "visually arresting" Lois Winstone - daughter of Ray - who dazzled spectators with metallic legwear.

The stunning tights matched her ensemble which resembled a "human glitterball" according to BBC sources, which added a mirrored bodice to the nifty stockings.

Performing with her band This New Model, she told the BBC: "It was an amazing pub, which we all had some great and messy times in.

"There's no other places to have a good drink and a good laugh."

The Daily Telegraph recently reported that Ray Winstone came second to Jeremy Clarkson in a recent "men's man" poll, with Gordon Ramsay coming third.

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Red tights 'require charisma'

Those who wish to wear red tights must be "oozing charisma and self-assurance" a blogger for a TV channel website has noted.

Sarah, a writer for the CW Source, cited TV show Gossip Girl and a central character's interest in funky tights and bright legwear.

Blair, she said, got away with her "utterly delectable red tight ensemble" by not trying too hard, instead having the confidence to "stride down the street" in her hosiery-led fashion statement.

However, Sarah added that "stunning legs" were a big bonus too, with the rewards being huge for those who can pull off the legwear's look - but that many people simply do not suit the colour at all.

The blogger warned: "You'll be spotted as a poseur and a pretender to the throne. You'll come off as a clown. So do it right, or don't do it at all."

FemaleFirst noted that red tights brighten up the newest fashions as tomato is "THE colour of the season".

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Loft-based stockings of Queen Victoria go to auction

Mary Youings, an 82-year-old former teacher from Ripley in Derbyshire, dug Queen Victoria's pair of stockings out of her loft to sell at Hanson's Auctioneers in Derby after the silky offering was passed down through her family for nearly 100 years.

She said that she did not know quite how the historical hosiery became a family heirloom, adding that they were probably given to her mother in around 1910.

Ms Youings added: "It was only when I heard about Queen Victoria's bloomers being sold that I had any idea they might be worth something. I was astonished."

The black and white two-tone stockings will be offered to fans of leggings and tights on September 3rd, where they are expected to generate much more than the proposed reserve of £200.

Victoria's bloomers were revealed to have a 50-inch waistline, the Daily Telegraph reported.

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Stockings are rocking for Dita Von Teese

Marilyn Manson's ex-wife and burlesque star Dita Von Teese has topped a survey of legwear lovers' stocking superstars, the Daily Star revealed today.

The news provider noted that Dita, the leg-parading face of Secrets in Lace, was one of the main forces behind the stocking revolution that is predicted to sweep the nation in autumn and winter.

Citing childhood hero Betty Grable as an influence on her choice of clothing, the 35-year-old placed above other famous names in a chart for luxury legwear devotees.

These included Christina Aguilera, Kirsten Dunst, Angelina Jolie and Britain's very own Amanda Holden.

An appearance by Dita Von Teese at a cosmetic surgeon's 18th anniversary bash in the Philippines was rumoured to have been cost her evening's employers around 1.5 million rand (£102,000), according to South Africa's News24.

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Pair plaid 'with bright tights'

Trends may not change too much for men this autumn but for young women the "fashion forecast is a lot more interesting", an American newspaper claims.

The Detroit Free Press reckons that the market will see a tartan and ruffle overload, with old-school influences coming back, including high-waist jeans.

However, budding fashionistas will only be able to get the most out of their plaid skirts with colourful tights, bringing together the proposed popular fabric - corduroy - with bright patterned tights and nifty legwear.

The newspaper said that it should be understood that "not everything suits everyone's style" and added: "The trick is to combine individual items into specific looks."

With the back-to-school look high on many people's shopping list, American TV station ABC paired up with the Mall of America to promote the "city prep" look of pleated skirts with tights as well as stylish argyle patterns.

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Tights 'can be cool in hottest weather'

Many women are expected to wear everyday tights to work even on the hottest days but they can still keep cool, a fashion resource.

One office worker, writing to the Style Baker for help, explains she works in a conservative office and could not go without tights, or presumably in a pair of fun socks matched with some smart shoes.

What, she begs, can she wear that will make her boss happy while looking good and keeping her cool in the heat?

"Your best bet is to choose ultra sheer or transparent hosiery that closely matches your skin tone. This will give you that bare leg look while still conforming to your office dress code," the website responds.

Furthermore, it urges fashionable office workers to don patterned tights and colourful hosiery as the weather gets colder.

Recently online resource Style Guru highlighted that this season's catwalks have been filled with patterned tights and socks, including tartan, polka dot and snakeskin designs.

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Lulu knees prompt hosiery warning

Women of a certain age should not bare their knees a la Lulu, it is suggested.

Fashion reporter Liz Jones makes her comments in the Daily Mail, admitting Lulu looks lovely for her age but warning she has outgrown the ability to jaunt about in a mini-skirt without hosiery.

She urges women to wear everyday tights such as opaque hosiery to conceal any particularly aged knees and retain their glamour.

Furthermore, women over the age of 60 should avoid stilettos as a kitten heel is both more attractive and less likely to cause injury, the style guru adds.

Women who decide their days of bare legs are over should not despair as fashion favours hosiery.

Recently, the Style Guru online fashion resource argued patterned tights are a must-have for desirable dames this year.

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Designers 'seeing hosiery potential'

Designers have recently begun to embrace the potential offered by patterned tights and stockings, it is claimed.

Online style resource the Supermelon states that recently hosiery has become an accessory with the potential to make an outfit complete.

Furthermore, as autumn approaches, tights can keep legs toasty, the blog continues.

"From patterns to lace to sheer to opaque, tights have become a major creative outlet for designers... Only recently have tights had the potential to really make an outfit," the writer asserts.

Recently, Jasper Garvida, the winner of the recent series of Project Catwalk, told the Sun newspaper women should wear opaque tights to complement this season's "must-have" little black dress.

He stated that when paired with "killer" heels, such hosiery can flatter legs and make them seem longer.

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Tights 'can help with jet lag'

Tights are not just a fashionable extra which add oomph to an outfit but can actually offer health benefits, it is suggested.

New research recommends people flying abroad for work or pleasure to don some high-tech hosiery, which it claims can help limit the effects of jet lag.

The Aviation Health Institute asserts the limited oxygen in aircraft combines with the long flight to affect people's internal clock and cause excessive sleepiness.

Special tights, it argues, can increase the flow of blood back to the heart.

This is not the first time legwear has offered such health benefits.

Recently, the Baxter Bulletin reported special compression socks can help athletes' performance, as well as helping people with circulation problems.

The publication said the socks may not be as fashionable as other alternatives but can improve performance while offering runners comfortable feet.

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Legwear lovers 'prefer tights'

Most legwear-loving women are wearing tights, a new study shows. Research conducted via the Fashion Legwear blog shows 48 per cent of hosiery fans wear everyday tights, 32 per cent pull on some sultry stockings and a bold ten per cent wear thigh-high legwear.

The blog is now running a poll to discover whether patterned tights or sheer hosiery is the top preference among the world's fashionistas.

Recently, a hosiery enthusiast writing for College Fashion suggested tights are not only attractive but can be used to make summer dresses suitable even in the autumn.

The unnamed legwear fan said patterned tights in jewel-tone colours are the most appealing choices as the summer comes to an end, adding that designers are taking last year's trend for sheer tights to the "next level".

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Cat 'obsessed with gobbling socks'

Missing socks are a curse that goes hand in hand with having feet and most people never know what becomes of one half of their legwear sets.

However, one woman knows exactly where her socks go as she keeps finding her cat chomping them down.

Grace Carver, the owner of Steve the cat, makes her revelation in a letter to the Contra Costa Times, begging for advice on her sock-sucking feline.

"This problem borders on addiction," she states, noting the beastie will often place a sock in his food bowl and chew it in between bites of his meal.

"I've caught him in the laundry hamper foraging and digging in the garbage after I've thrown away a sock I caught him with. I'm stumped," Ms Carver admits.

The newspaper's pet expert reassured her that many cats go crazy for particular items, noting one feline he knows steals women's clothes from by the swimming pool!

Earlier this year, the Canadian moggy Tut, dubbed Klepto Cat, made the newspapers for stealing vast quantities of socks from nearby homes.

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Compression socks 'look silly but help performance'

Compression socks could help improve athletic performance but many sportsmen and women worry they look silly, it is claimed.

Many people may prefer black socks, fun socks or novelty socks, as online news source the Baxter Bulletin admits the legwear may not be attractive or fashionable.

However, the publication asserts such sports socks offer many health benefits.

"Compression socks are known mostly as treatment for people with circulation problems. Athletes have found that they can also aid circulation and prevent muscle fatigue during competition," it argues.

Furthermore, many wearers state the legwear is extremely comfortable, the website adds.

Legwear such as the Levante Energia compression socks claim to help circulation by preventing blood from pooling in the lower limbs resulting from standing or sitting.

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Little black dress 'needs flattering opaque tights'

The little black dress is once again a must-have fashion staple this season, a young designer states.

Jasper Garvida, the winner of recent hit show Project Catwalk, makes his comments to the Sun, claiming the look is very "Audrey Hepburn" when combined with key accessories.

Women should complement the outfit with colourful skinny belts and opaque tights, he urges.

Such hosiery can "flatter and lengthen legs especially when worn with a killer stiletto like Kelly Brook", Garvida adds.

Fashionable females donning a sexy dress and some dazzling hosiery may want to consider recent comments from Catherine Zeta-Jones.

She told the Irish Independent that although she has ditched fishnet tights now, she would rather wear sexy, slinky stockings than wrinkly legwear.

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