New Mexico on Tuesday declared the "bolo" tie as the official neckwear of the southwestern U. S. state. Bolo ties consist of a piece of a cord fastened with an ornamental bar or clasp. It's "our bipartisan fashion statement," Gov. Bill Richardson said as he signed the measure into law, according to the Associated Press reports.

Kiwi kids are making a fashion statement right from their birth. Concerned with environmental and health problems posed by the throwaway nappies, mothers in New Zealand are switching over to more eco-friendly yet fashionable diapers for their little ones. The home-made, washable and breathable nappies come in all sort of colors and prints like bows and stripes, Taranaki Daily News reports.

One of Kate Middleton's co-workers recently decided to pull a prank on the soon-to-be royal. Thankfully she had a good sense of humor to go with it. Prince William's girlfriend recently received a mischievous Christmas present from her new work colleagues - an "engagement" mug.

"Would you like fries with that?" is not a question usually associated with fashion, but it was on Wednesday in New York when singer Kelis modeled a dress for fast food chain McDonalds made out of their Arch Card. The Grammy nominated singer, whose breakthrough single was an appropriately titled hit "Milkshake", was appearing at the "Load It, Gift It, Love It" fashion experience hosted by the restaurant.

Upper Darby authorities are taking the term "fashion police" to a new level as they try to meet holiday orders for a t-shirt emblazoned with an anti-crime message. "We are now the fashion police, this is part of our war on drugs to let people know we don't want scum bags in our town," said Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood.