Town & Country articles from August 2004

Town & Country archives from August 2004

Man, oh, man.(Editor's Letter)(Editorial)
August 1, 2004... Anyone who worries that lively discourse on the subject of male-female relationships is dangerously close to extinction should visit our editorial offices when we are in the throes of planning our annual men's issue. We make the Algonquin Round...

Clan-do.(This Month's Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... Town & Country's April issue was just outstanding. I particularly liked Sarah Medford's article "Highland Legacy." The perspective she provided on the Cawdor family was great, and Oberto Gili's photographs were stunning. I hope you will...

Stable plans.(This Month's Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... What a delightful surprise to have one of my pet organizations (no pun intended) mentioned in Town & Country's "In the Country" section ["Greener Pastures" by Alexis Clark, April]. About four years ago, when I was revising my will, I was...

Vintage memories.(This Month's Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... What a pleasure to read Glenn Collins's wonderful article "A Wine Lover's Dream" about Le Tre Vaselle, on the Lungarotti estate ["Traveler's Notebook," May]. My husband and I were fortunate enough to spend three luxurious days at the hotel. It...

Beauty at its best.(This Month's Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... Thank you for breaking down the beauty aisles for me with your article "150 Best Beauty Products" [by Melissa Milrad Goldstein, May]. Now I have a mini consumer report on beauty products that I can use so I won't get flustered by all the...

A new leash on life.(This Month's Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... I have nothing but praise for Stephen Budiansky's article advocating the case for lowly mutts ["In Praise of Mutts," May]. In an age of designer this and that, I like seeing people adopt a unique dog that doesn't have a pedigree. So many...

Kudos for California.(This Month's Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... Even though your June issue ["Southern California Style"] focused on my home state, no bias is involved in my delight over the eclectic selection of homes that were featured. Please continue this kind of in-depth coverage of not only the houses...

Pink power.(Parties)(Breast Cancer Research Foundation celebrates tenth anniversary )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... CAPACITY CROWD Rarely has the ballroom at New York's Waldorf-Astoria been as packed as it was when 1,400 guests came out to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, established by Evelyn Lauder. ROCK...

A few good meals: if the way to a man's heart is truly through his stomach, then there are a great many well-loved--and well-fed--males in America. Pull up a chair at some of the best tables in New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Los Angeles, and dine with men who know their cities best.(On The Town)
August 1, 2004... NEW YORK CRAIG M. SPITZER Age: 40. Profession: Founder and CEO of i3 Media, an entertainment and television production company; founder and former CEO of Alliance Consulting. Hometown: Wyckoff, New Jersey. Current Residences: New York...

Clear sailing.(In The Country)
August 1, 2004... When Alex von Bidder set foot on his first wooden boat ten years ago, he knew he'd discovered something special. An owner of New York's formidable Four Seasons restaurant, von Bidder had long been sailing fiberglass vessels, but "there's...

Go for the Gold.(In The Country)(Hermes' Brasilia saddle)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The French fashion house Hermes got its start in the mid-19th century as a harness maker and saddler. Now there's a new saddle in the Hermes stable. The BRASILIA was inspired by, and designed with the help of, Rodrigo Pessoa, a three-time world...

Presidential press.(In The Country)(Bibliography)
August 1, 2004... The Revolution won, George Washington returned to his beloved Mount Vernon intending to begin a well-deserved retirement as a gentleman farmer. We learn in Joel Achenbach's new biography, THE GRAND IDEA: GEORGE WASHINGTON'S POTOMAC AND THE RACE...

Fazio, of course.(In The Country)(Interview)
August 1, 2004... The only ten-time first-prize winner of Golf Digest's America's Best New Courses award, TOM FAZIO has designed or redesigned more than 200 of them in the United States since 1962, including Augusta National and Pinehurst's Centennial. His...

Red-hot Chile.(In The Country)(Vina Errazuriz and Aurelio Montes's wines)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... To many wine drinkers, Chile still means simple, inexpensive quaffs. But Eduardo Chadwick, the president of Vina Errazuriz, and Aurelio Montes, a cofounder and the head winemaker of Montes SA, are poised to change our minds. Chadwick's finest...

Harry Winston.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)( cocktail party )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Just in time for Mother's Day, Town & Country Editor in Chief Pamela Fiori, hosted a cocktail party celebrating Harry Winston's new collection of right-hand rings. More than 100 guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while they shopped and...

Herend.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
August 1, 2004... Pat Brinker, Owner, The League Shop; Jim Taylor, Publisher, Town & Country; Sarah Medford, Director, Architecture and Design, Town & Country and David J. Moore, Owner, Endeavor Media, at a luncheon in Herend's New York City Showroom to showcase...

Le Vian.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Gloria Gaynor, First Lady of Dance Music, created a buzz at Le Vian's Red Carpet Revue Fashion Show in Las Vegas in June, with a stunning performance, the show finale, of her signature song, "I Will Survive"--celebrating its 25th Anniversary...

Leslie Greene.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Leslie Greene fine jewelry)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The most beautiful elements of nature reflect the heavenly luxury of Leslie Greene fine jewelry. Diamond medallions symbolizing earth, wind, fire and water are the essential style to add to your jewel box this season.

All we want for August is ...(Fashion & Style News)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2004... All We Want for AUGUST Is... our favorite men's favorites--made especially for us--like RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION'S classically tailored trench coat in buttery leather ($4,598). At selected Ralph Lauren stores, 212-606-2100; Bergdorf Goodman,...

New York notes.(Fashion & Style News)(Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Retail stores)(Lucien Pellat-Finet)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... ALESSANDRO DELL'ACQUA's brand-new store, at Manhattan's 818 Madison Avenue, his first in the U.S., will house the Italian designer's eclectic ready-to-wear collections as well as shoes and other accessories. Right: sequined jacket ($2,800),...

House calls.(Fashion & Style)(updated doctor's bags )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Roomy enough for everything, even a stethoscope, updated doctor's bags are great for fall. Clockwise from top right: CELINE chocolate crocodile Ella bag ($12,800). GIVENCHY yellow leather and crocodile Jivago bag ($1,170) and black leather Mini...

The Cole story.(Fashion & Style)(Cole-Haan's new collection)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Devotees of the classic American brand Cole Haan are in for a treat this fall. A beloved men's shoe manufacturer since 1928, the company expanded into women's footwear in the '80s and into outerwear in 2001. Now, with its debut COLE HAAN...

What women deserve: ever wondered what designers of jewelry give to the special women in their lives? These men have great ideas.(Jewelry)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2004... James de Givenchy for Taffin "For my wife Gina's birthday, I gave her my Stella watch--named after our daughter--with diamonds. It is my attempt to mix form with function. Gina can look beautiful and be on time wherever she goes." Stella...

Bedat & Co.(Watches Men's News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Ancient Chinese tradition has it that the number eight signifies success. That holds true for BEDAT & CO.'s CEO and creative director Christian Bedat, who includes the lucky number in the brand's logo: two Bs facing each other to form an eight....

Ritmo Mundo.(Watches Men's News)(introduces new collection of watches)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Put on a game face for RITMO MUNDO's Ritmo Sport, a new collection of watches ($1,600 each) that celebrate golf, polo, basketball, football and soccer with intricately detailed enamel dials. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Santos style.(Watches Men's News)(Cartier Inc.'s Santos 100 )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... In the early 1900s Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont complained to his friend Louis Cartier about the difficulty of using a pocket watch while piloting an airplane. CARTIER responded with the Santos, one of the first modern wristwatches,...

Roger Dubuis.(Watches Men's News)(new Sports Activity watches)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... ROGER DUBUIS's new Sports Activity watches blend elegance with casual chic. The EasyDiver (below), AcquaMare and SeaMore models are water-resistant up to 984 feet, limited in number and inscribed ". Just for Friends" on the back, to reinforce...

Harry Winston.(Watches Men's News)
August 1, 2004... HARRY WINSTON in space? Developed by Winston's son Ronald, the new Project Z1 ($17,400) is powered by rocket technology. It's made of Zalium, a patented metal alloy composed partly of zirconium, which is used in the aerospace industry and has...

Mentors among men.(Arts & Culture)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... No matter how original or iconoclastic he may believe he is, there isn't a single artist or creative thinker who hasn't sought inspiration and guidance from someone who blazed a trail before him. Where, for instance, would Aristotle be without...

Male crooners.(Songbook)
August 1, 2004... Well, you would think they'd want to be like him--jacket slung over the shoulder, all fly-me-to-the-moon and ring-a-ding-ding, baby. The newest crop of" young men crooning the Great American Songbook may be retro cool and marketed as hunks, but...

Teachers' pets.(Arts & Culture)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
August 1, 2004... Teachers' Pets MENTOR MENTEE RELATIONSHIP Socrates Plato Meeting of Minds Leonardo Raphael Old Master and Commander Oscar Hammerstein II Stephen...

Heroic measures.(Opera)(Placido Domingo)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... For more than four decades PLACIDO DOMINGO has lent his velvet voice, passion and virtuosity to more roles than any tenor in history. He is an esteemed opera and symphony conductor and administrator who heads both the Washington National and...

For the record.(Arts & Culture)(Deutsche Grammophon GmbH's DVDs)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... FOR THE RECORD OTELLO Two contrasting standouts: on DVD, Deutsche Grammophon's new release of a 1995 live production at the Met, with Domingo, Renee Fleming and James Morris under James Levine with the Met Orchestra and Chorus. Then there's the...

In performance.(Arts & Culture)
August 1, 2004... IN PERFORMANCE PARSIFAL Liceu Opera, Barcelona: January 28, 2005; February 1, 4, 7, 10 and 13, 2005. www.liceubarcelona.com. OTELLO Although Domingo isn't scheduled to appear as the jealous Moor anytime soon, the Met's stellar production is...

Brush with fame.(Art)(Robert Rauschenberg)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Robert Rauschenberg's role as one of" the major innovators in modern art is evidenced in "Current Scenarios," an exhibition of the seventy-eight-year-old painter's new and earlier work, on view at the Wadsworth Atheneum, in Hartford,...

A model life.(Literature)(George Orwell)(Brief Article)(Biography)
August 1, 2004... Perhaps it's the generosity with which they expose their own weaknesses that makes writers seem like lousy role models. Frequently querulous, they douse themselves with alcohol (Fitzgerald, Faulkner), suffer mental breakdowns (Plath, Pound and...

The mighty Penn.(Photography)(Irving Penn)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... At eighty-seven, photographer IRVING PENN has a lesson or two to teach younger generations. After more than a half century of success exhibiting nudes, portraits and still lifes in museums and art galleries, shooting haute couture and beauty...

Picasso comes home.(On Exhibit)(Museo Picasso Malaga)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Do we need another Picasso museum? Fair question. There are entire institutions devoted to his work in Barcelona, Munster, Antibes and, of course, Paris. So there hardly seems either room or need for the new MUSEO PICASSO MALAGA. But the...

Hot ticket.(Arts & Culture)(Michael Cerveris's performance)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... MICHAEL CERVERIS (below), electric a few years back as Tommy in The Who's Tommy and honored with a Tony for playing John Wilkes Booth in the current New York run of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins, takes on another brooding Sondheim lead: Georges...

Blues brother.(Arts & Culture)(Ray Charles)(Brief Article)(Biography)
August 1, 2004... Ray Charles, who died in June at the age of seventy-three, was black and blind, orphaned at fifteen and addicted to drugs for a time. Armed with those facts, sociologically inclined critics easily spun reductive theories about his music. They...

Travels with dad: journeying to Scotland, a writer takes his father back to the family's roots.(Traveler's Notebook)
August 1, 2004... When I first proposed going to Scotland together, my father was noncommittal. After many trips, I had come to love the country where he was born. But he had not been back since he emigrated, and I think that for trim, Scotland was in a past...

A natural refuge.(Traveler's Notebook)(The Great Bear Lodge)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The GREAT BEAR LODGE, just outside Montana's Glacier National Park, brings luxe living back to a region whose great lodges had been on the verge of extinction. Owners Roscoe and Susan Black built the forty-eight-room lodge, which is anchored by...

Golf Wisconsin.(Traveler's Notebook)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... On a farm where champion Holstein cattle were once raised, Jack Nicklaus has stampeded in with the BULL AT PINERURST FARMS, a magnificent golf course. Just as the old farm, an hour's drive north of Milwaukee, was an agricultural showcase for...

The Souk on the slopes.(Traveler's Notebook)
August 1, 2004... Walking into LE SOUK V.I.P., a bazaar housed in a white tent at Jazz Aspen Snowmass, the biannual jazz festival, feels like stumbling into an Arabian Nights treasure trove. The displays overflow with fanciful items from all over the world,...

African tales: well-researched and compelling, four new books shine a spotlight on Africa.(Traveler's Notebook)
August 1, 2004... From the lake bottoms of Kenya to the snowy peaks of Kilimanjaro, Christopher Ondaatje retraces an author's fertile paths in HEMINGWAY IN AFRICA: THE LAST SAFARI (Overlook; $37.50). Ondaatje focuses on Hemingway's writings about his two major...

The singing butcher.(Traveler's Notebook)
August 1, 2004... Imagine crossing an Alice Waters who ate only meat with a smoldering Mario Batali and you get Dario Cecchini (below right), an eighth-generation Tuscan butcher whose influence on modern Italian gastronomy is considerable. In his hands,...

Groom for improvement: a troubleshooting personal-care guide for men.(Beauty Mark)
August 1, 2004... During a brainstorming session for T&C's annual men's issue, we found ourselves complaining about male grooming habits. More animated than usual, we rattled off one criticism or pet peeve after another. (Not surprisingly, Donald Trump's hair...

Moisture guard.(Beauty Mark)
August 1, 2004... We love the look and feel of a close, clean shave on a man, but redness and irritation can follow hot on the heels of daily shaving. To counteract this, guys, take note: you need to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Choose an after-shave with...

It all gels.(Beauty Mark)(Shave Gel )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Men may have their shaving routine down pat, but the nicks keep coming. Perhaps clouds of shaving cream, which impair visibility, are to blame. It's time guys save cream for their coffee and use gel instead. ZIHR Shave Gel ($12.50-$18.50) bares...

No-nonsense staples.(Beauty Mark)(services)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Strip grooming products of their froufrou packaging, heavy scents and not-so-good-for-you additives, and what do you get? MALIN + GOETZ ($12-$45), a new line by Kiehl's veteran Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz, an alum of Vitra, the Swiss...

A woman's touch.(Beauty Mark)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Who better to create a man's cologne than a woman? Designer CAROLINA HERRERA took a light approach to Chic for Men ($42-$57), with fresh accents of watermelon and iced lemon supported by soft woodsy tones. At Saks Fifth Avenue stores,...

Judith Ripka.(Scene & be seen: a calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
August 1, 2004... With all the buzz Judith Ripka is getting this season, it's no wonder Hollywood celebs such as Angie Harmon, Melissa George, Heather Mills, Kelly Rutherford and Bai Ling were seen wearing Judith Ripka jewelry front row at Mercedes-Benz Fashion...

Irritable male syndrome: if you're overly impatient, easily frustrated and often snappish, you may be suffering from this newly identified condition.(Health)
August 1, 2004... You know it's true: you move too fast. Like most men, you're busy. You push the pedal to the floor, doing your best at your job (it's high-powered and interesting) and for your wife (ditto) and kids (ditto). It's the curse of an exciting...

Blue is for ...(Design)(Art glass)
August 1, 2004... Picasso paintings, summer skies, boys and, of course, their toys. Clockwise from bottom left: Bergino ball ($25), VIVRE, 800-411-6515. Stud boxes ($195, $130), ASPREY, 800-883-2777. Bicchieri Carnevale glass ($450 for six), VENINI,...

Super bowls.(Design Trends By Men, For Men)(product introduction)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... If there were rules for designing wineglasses, they've just been rewritten: Maximilian RIEDEL, an 11th-generation member of the glassmaking family, has introduced the stemless O collection in six variety-specific shapes ($9.95-$12.45 each)....

Screening room.(Design Trends By Men, For Men)
August 1, 2004... High-tech equals high style in RICHARD MISHAAN'S entertainment cabinet ($6,950), a collaboration between the designer, home-furnishings company DONGHIA and SONY, which coordinates with Sony's plasma-screen TVs. The low, lean shape can support a...

Thinking outside the box.(Design Trends By Men, For Men)(from Linley )
August 1, 2004... The woodworking team at LINLEY, David Linley's London furniture company, likes to challenge itself with unique commissions, none more so than architectural boxes. Its miniature estates (such as the Sezincote house, in Gloucestershire, above)...

Espress it.(Design Trends By Men, For Men)
August 1, 2004... Put a foamy exclamation point on a gourmet dinner with cappuccinos from NESPRESSO'S D290 automatic espresso machine ($499). Antoine Cahen's design is sleek but practical: it can be programmed for different cup sizes and has a detachable water...

Men at play.(Design Trends By Men, For Men)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Blocks aren't only for kids: awaken his inner child with VITRA's sixty-four-piece Glasbauspiel, or Glass Construction Set ($750), a reissue of a 1920 design by German Expressionist architect Bruno Taut. The colored blocks come in a handsome...

Leading man: with a kind heart and a warm smile, Ronald Reagan never forgot the importance of treating others with respect.(Social Graces)
August 1, 2004... I have become convinced that manners are morals. This does not mean that every time you do a rude or stupid thing you are revealing your core immorality, but it does mean that in a general sense your manners--how you treat people--spring,...

Playing the fields: think tough guys aren't your type? Meet polo's mallet masters--and maybe you'll meet your match.
August 1, 2004... Every year magazines celebrate the "sexiest," "hottest" or "most beautiful" men--now mostly rock stars, rap stars and movie and TV stars. And, sure, these guys can be easy on the eyes and fun to watch or listen to. But for real masculine...

Golden boy: does the man in your life need to get a life? Does he even know how to relax? Push him through the Door and you'll both breathe easier.
August 1, 2004... ME AT A SPA? My people traditionally repair to peat bogs and pubs to relax. Still, when Town & Country called last spring, asking if I might consider attending men's week at the Golden Door, the legendary luxury spa forty miles north of San...

He's played dozens of roles over nearly three decades, but offscreen, Richard Gere has always been true to himself.(Cover Story)
August 1, 2004... RICHARD GERE has been grabbing attention and holding it hostage ever since he exploded onto the screen, naked except for his jockstrap and brandishing a switchblade as if it were a sex toy, in the role of Diane Keaton's nightmare date in 1977'a...

Vanity, thy name is ... if men are the new women, where does that leave most fellows? Scrutinizing what they see in the mirror.
August 1, 2004... ON MY wedding day, I felt particularly sharp, flanked by my groomsmen in their matching morning coats and Charvet neckties. The editors of the New York Times agreed, featuring our wedding in the "Sunday Styles" section. The prime placement made...

A man with a plan Wynton Marsalis: jazz at Lincoln Center's dynamic, multifaceted leader opens a new performance complex--and the world's eyes and ears to a uniquely American art form.
August 1, 2004... NEW YORK has moved ahead again. At the landmark Columbus Circle stands the new Time Warner Center, more than two million square feet of apartments, hotel rooms, offices, restaurants and shops overlooking Central Park. No such monument to...

A reluctant WASP: an American male looks back on a life spent trying to escape from a world of privilege and proper conduct.
August 1, 2004... I WAS BORN into the northeastern WASP establishment and have never quite stopped pretending that I wasn't. My wife says I'm the only person she knows who has spent his life trying to go from New York's Upper East Side to the Lower East Side....

Ye cads! How to spot scoundrels, recognize rakes and put your foot down on heels.
August 1, 2004... IF SOMEONE HAD told Mother Nature at the dawn of creation that there would come a time when her sons and daughters would continue dating for decades, she would have laughed derisively and then, if she was feeling irritable, made them extinct....

Wow, you look great! What women want their men to wear this fall.(Men's Fashion)
August 1, 2004... We love them because they're cuddly and huggable. No, not just beautiful babies but chunky cashmere turtlenecks--and this eight-ply, cable-knit version by Michael Kors ($795) is as soft and warm as they come. Add Etro wool twill pants ($340)...

The renaissance man: in praise of the well-read, intellectually fed, brave, strong, tuneful in song, chivalrous, never frivolous fellow.
August 1, 2004... IN THE 1991 film City Slickers, Jack Palance, as the rugged cowboy Curly, poses a question to a quivering urbanite played by Billy Crystal. "Do you know the secret of life?" asks Palance, looming in his saddle as Crystal, shaking his head,...

My famous wife: can a quietly successful man marry a wildly successful woman and survive with his ego intact?
August 1, 2004... MOST MEN'S WIVES are known only to the couples' families and friends. I'm not married to most men's wives. My wife is Helen Gurley Brown, and to my astonishment, she is known to Pakistanis, Croatians, Russians, Chinese, Indonesians and--it...

Car heaven: it's easy to satisfy your guy's desires: a trackside lesson in Ferrari driving is all it takes.
August 1, 2004... IF YOU WANT to get the full attention of the man you love most, pick your moment and whisper three little words to him: Ferrari driving school. Follow them with possibly the only other phrases even better to hear: I've made your reservation....

Weddings.(american marriages)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Mr. and Mrs. David Andrew Farley (Cavan Moffitt Miller) Spring Like, New Jersey [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Michael Weller (Christine Marie Hayes) Beverly Hills, California [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. and Mrs....

Horoscopes.(August)
August 1, 2004... August Leo July 23-August 23 Remain optimistic about your prospects this month--don't let others' lack of enthusiasm rain on your parade. With the sun and the new moon in your birth sign, August is a time of self-renewal and fresh...

Ronald Reagan 1911-2004.
August 1, 2004... IN LAST year's men's issue we published a piece by Patti Davis. "His White Shirt" was a daughter's heartfelt tribute to an ailing father. Now, just a year later, we again publish a tribute to President Ronald Reagan--but this time it is...

Something new, something blue.(What To Wear)
August 1, 2004... For a sophisticated look, pair navy bridesmaids' dresses with glamorous silver shoes. From top: THREAD bengaline dress with sweetheart neckline and organza trim ($345); VERA WANG metallic sandals with bows ($420), SIMPLE SILHOUETTES silk...

The well-tailored groom.(What To Wear)
August 1, 2004... Smart and stylish, these ensembles lend an air of old-world charm to the modern groom. From left: HICKEY FREEMAN tuxedo ($1,095), cotton shirt ($145) and satin bow tie ($125); JOHN LOBB patent-leather shoes ($885). BROOKS BROTHERS navy suit...

Flower girls in bloom.(What To Wear)
August 1, 2004... Three dreamy looks in silk and organza, From left: JENNY YOO antique white silk-organza boatneck dress with duchesse satin sash and trim hemline ($175). SAEYOUNG VU green douppioni natural-waist princess dress with shoulder ruffles ($200). KAYA...

Step lovely.(What To Wear)
August 1, 2004... Sure, finding the right husband is primary when planning a wedding, but choosing the perfect shoe ranks a close second. Clockwise from center: VALENTINO satin sandal with rhinestone-bow detail ($825). BADGLEY MISCHKA Cornelia silk sandal with...

Beautiful inside and out: T&C sheds light on stunning bridal makeup.(Beauty)
August 1, 2004... THIS IS YOUR DAY to bask in the spotlight--but is the source of illumination the sun's rays, candles or a crystal chandelier? "Lighting is a major factor to consider in designing your makeup and getting you camera-ready;" explains makeup artist...

The dream cream: the story of a bride, dry skin, and the cream that saved the day.(Advertisement)
August 1, 2004... THE CAKE HAS BEEN ORDERED. THE DRESS HAS BEEN altered to fit just right. The caterer was booked months ago. Everything within your control has been coordinated and scheduled and planned to make your wedding day perfect. Except for two things...

Cosmetic confidential: how to help your makeup artist design a wedding-day look that reflects the real you.(Beauty)
August 1, 2004... You've dreamed about your wedding day for years, meticulously cataloguing every detail in your head. But how do you articulate your grand plans to your makeup artist? With only two practice sessions on the calendar, can anyone capture your true...

Bright invites.(Trends & Traditions)
August 1, 2004... Make an impression with colorful custom stationery. Here are a few of our favorite designs, clockwise from top: WREN PRESS lime green hand-engraved save-the-date card ($1,300 for 100), 212-249-3055. THE PRINTERY yellow hand-engraved invitation...

Dream weddings.(Trends & Traditions)(Weddings of Syle: A Guide to the Ultimate Wedding)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
August 1, 2004... From Sally Tadayon and Lord Rufus Albermarle's three-day celebration amid the colonial charm of Havana (above right) to the formal grandeur of the London marriage of Marie-Chantal Miller and Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece, sixteen of the most...

Letter perfect.(Trends & Traditions)
August 1, 2004... MRS. JOHN L. STRONG, stationers known for hand engraving, have introduced a "box program" for clients. "I wanted to create something that brides would keep forever," explains Nannette Brown, the firm's creative director and an owner. Couples...