Town & Country articles from February 2005

Town & Country archives from February 2005

How to dress for a wedding (when you're not the bride).(Editorial)
February 1, 2005... OF ALL THE many questions we receive from readers, the most frequent pertain to weddings--so much so that this month we turned over our entire "Reader Mail" page to the subject (not so surprising, considering this is our weddings issue). And it...

In your own words ...(Reader Mail)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... T&C receives wedding-related questions from women and men all year. This month we're sharing a few of them here. If you have your own questions about weddings, please write to us at the address below. We'd love to hear from you. AT MY...

Carnegie hall.(Parties)(theatrical agencies)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... CARNEGIE KICKOFF Opening Delight: There's no more glamorous place to be than Carnegie Hall on opening night. For this year's inaugural festivities, more than 700 guests attended a concert in Isaac Stern Auditorium and then a black-tie...

Bottega Veneta.(Parties)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... IN THE BAG Fashion Fete: Bottega Veneta--the luxury design house famous for its woven-leather goods and, increasingly, for its coveted fashions-opened its North American flagship with a cocktail party benefiting the Baryshnikov Arts...

Striped bass.(Philadelphia)
February 1, 2005... There's a certain apprehension when a landmark restaurant changes hands, as Philadelphia's STRIPED BASS recently did, passing from original owner Neil Stein to restaurant innovator Stephen Start. Although Start added a few of his usual dramatic...

Le Crocodile.(Vancouver)(french restaurants)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Every great chef has a moment of revelation. For Michel Jacob, it was a visit as a young man to Au Crocodile, Emile Jung's Michelin-starred restaurant in Strasbourg, France. Years later, Jacob named his own French restaurant LE CROCODILE, and...

Pelican Club.(New Orleans)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Two blocks from Bourbon Street's bedlam, the PELICAN CLUB is an oasis of French Quarter calm and gentility. Named after Louisiana's iconic waterfowl, this restaurant is where birds of a feather gather for pristine fish, jumbo lump crabmeat and...

Spotted pig.(New York)(Naminga restaurant)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Naminga restaurant after an animal--a cute animal, like a bunny or a piglet, as opposed to something uncuddly, like a snake or an aardvark--is a way of telling people, "Hey, we're just everyday folks; we serve good, honest food and drink."...

JiRaffe.(Los Angeles)(restaurant)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Diners who come to JiRAFFE, a popular California-French restaurant in Santa Monica, often question the spelling of the restaurant's name when they see hints of a certain long-necked mammal around the place. Though it was concocted from a...

Green Zebra.(Chicago)(restaurants)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... When one of the hottest reservations in a town renowned for its steak houses is a restaurant focusing on vegetables, it's clear something is happening. At Chicago's GREEN ZEBRA (named for the striped heirloom tomato), that "something" is chef...

Porcupine.(A Zoo Out There)
February 1, 2005... In addition to being home to a spotted pig (page 46), New York provides sanctuary for bulls and bears (at the Waldorf-Astoria) and primates (at the Monkey Bar, above). The latest member of the animal kingdom to arrive on the city's shores is a...

Love notes.(In The Country)
February 1, 2005... Unleash your hidden poet this Valentine's Day. Clockwise from top left: Red personalized flat card and envelope (price on request), ELLEN WELDON DESIGN, 212-925-4483. Love and Kisses card (with envelope; $12), SMYTHSON OF BOND STREET,...

Cashmere cupid.(In The Country)
February 1, 2005... Wear your heart on your sleeve: surprise your sweetheart with a luxurious cashmere sweater in a rosy shade. These lovely and light sweaters will also be great additions to her spring wardrobe. From left: LORO PIANA boatneck ($550; at...

Everything's coming up roses.(In The Garden)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Rose Champagne is the rara avis of the bubbly world: it's produced in smaller quantities than its paler brethren, which adds to its mystique. Popping open a bottle shows that you spent a little extra time or money--or both--for Valentine's Day....

Happiness is a pink poppy.(In The Garden)
February 1, 2005... What nicer way is there to express your love than with a package of POPPY SEEDS filled with the promise of pretty flowers? Planted directly in the soil in early spring, they will yield abundant blooms by summer--longer lasting than any red-rose...

Food of love.(In The Country)
February 1, 2005... Ready, aim, mail order: here are five sweet, seasonal ways to send off a romantic arrow of your own. Clockwise from top right: This shockingly hued red velvet layer cake (a Southern specialty; imagine a hot-blooded devil's food) from VERY VERA,...

Valentine's vodka.(In The Country)(Bay Area distillery )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... If you've written off fruit-flavored vodkas as tasting like candy or, even worse, cough medicine, you've never tried the fruit-infused potables of Bay Area distillery HANGAR ONE. Owners Ansley Coale and Jorg Rupf have extensive experience...

Red-jacket day.(In The Country)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... RLX Ralph Lauren has been designing uniforms for the ski professionals at Aspen/Snowmass since 1998. This season the company has modified the uniform jacket for men and women who don't quite qualify for ski patrol but still want to dress the...

Ask Bergio.(Town & Country Promotion)(engagement rings)
February 1, 2005... My name is Berge Abajian and I am the creator of Bergio. I design fashion and bridal jewelry, so I'm often asked questions about stones and metal and "the secrets" of the jewelry business. I love answering these questions. In my opinion, the...

Tory Burch.(Fashion & Style)
February 1, 2005... Occupation: Founder and creative director of Tory by TRB, a clothing and lifestyle collection launched last year with a boutique in Manhattan's NoLita neighborhood. An L.A. store will open soon. Family Ties: The thirty-seven-year-old Burch is...

Bon voyage.(Fashion & Style)
February 1, 2005... Exotic honeymoon locations call for out-of-the-ordinary passport holders in rich materials and colors. Clockwise from top: PAUL SMITH multicolored leather ($450 with travel wallet, not shown). J. CREW flamingo leather ($28). KATE SPADE...

Shall we dance?(Fashion & style)
February 1, 2005... Say yes to shoes that are so chic, you'll wear them even after the wedding. Clockwise from top: FILIPPA SCOTT ivory satin mules ($330). STUART WEITZMAN jacquard peep-toe sling-backs ($250). GUNMETAL BY SPAULDING & GUBLO oyster satin pumps with...

The alternative bride.(Fashion & Style News )
February 1, 2005... Not having a traditional wedding? Then why wear a traditional gown? Try a contemporary two-piece combo, like BADGLEY MISCHKA'S cashmere sweater with a beaded lace collar and silk skirt ($4,000; at Kleinfeld, Brooklyn, NY, 718-765-8500) or RALPH...

All we want for February is ...(Fashion & Style News)
February 1, 2005... A pair of incredible shoes; these RENE CAOVILLA satin sandals with jeweled straps ($820) will definitely put a spring in our step. Yours, too. At Saks Fifth Avenue stores, 212-753-4000. VALENTINO's pink silk dress ($4,950) and angora...

Cupid's cache.(Fashion & Style News)
February 1, 2005... With these Valentine's gifts, love isn't just in the air--it's on disc, on the links and at his feet, not to mention around his waist and wrist. Clockwise from top left: The SONY DCR-DVD301 Handycam lets him record romantic moments directly to...

Be true to yourself.(Jewelry)
February 1, 2005... The new trend in diamond engagement rings is not to follow one. Choose a shape and setting that reflect your personal style. Clockwise from top left: FRED LEIGHTON 4.35-carat marquise cut ($210,000), 212-288-1872. CHRISTOPHER DESIGNS 1.05-carat...

Bands of color.(Jewelry)
February 1, 2005... Add a delicate hue to your wedding ring. We prefer shades of pink and yellow in diamonds and sapphires. Clockwise from top left: MICHAEL BEAUDRY pink- and white-diamond band ($27,995). CATHY WATERMAN diamond and pink-sapphire band ($4,250)....

Period timepieces.(Watches)
February 1, 2005... Enjoy the elegant look of Art Deco-inspired watches. From left: RALPH LAUREN ANTIQUES diamond filigree ($9,500), 212-606-2100. LONGINES diamond and 18k-white-gold Les Elegantes ($12,000), 800-897-9477. CARTIER diamond, pearl, circa 1925 (price...

Sweet skin.(Beauty & Health)
February 1, 2005... Tempted by truffles? No need to suppress your craving: the latest chocolate beauty treats are good for you. Cocoa butter, derived from cocoa beans, is chock-full of antioxidants, lipids and proteins, so it's a choice moisturizer. And its sugary...

Glorious hair.(Beauty & Health)(Kerastase treatment Institute)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... If there's one occasion with no room for a bad-hair day, it's your wedding. So, a couple of months before the event, visit Alirio Sanchez, a specialist at the new KERASTASE TREATMENT INSTITUTE at the Butterfly Studio, in Manhattan...

Simple scans that save lives.(Beauty & Health)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... First, actor John Ritter's death at age fifty-four from a dissecting aortic aneurysm (a tear in the aorta) stunned us in 2003. Then singer Laura Branigan died last summer from a ruptured aneurysm (a bulging blood vessel) in her brain at...

Makeup date.(Beauty & Health)
February 1, 2005... We're all for the current trend in foundation: using it with a light hand, only where you need it. Some new foundations, called fluids or veils, do the trick, but those with mature skin still need more coverage for trouble spots. Enter Lancome...

Arms and the woman.(Beauty & Health)
February 1, 2005... Chances are you've searched for the dress. And whether it's a strapless Vera Wang or a scoop-neck Amsale, we bet, for once, your thighs are the least of your worries. Most bridal gowns show off one of your assets: your arms. To help you get...

MOR, please.(Beauty & Health)
February 1, 2005... Two Aussies brought us the bath and body line MOR, but the outback didn't serve as inspiration--New Delhi did. From their taxi, Dianna Burmas and Deon Iuretigh spied an Indian street sign with that name, and so was born an international...

Molina.(Scene & be seen)
February 1, 2005... Molina Fine Jewelers, noted for their exceptional designer collections, present an exquisite suite in white gold with diamonds by Picchiotti. MOLINA, NY--800.257.2695 MOLINA, AZ--602.955.2055 Visit www.molinafinejewelers.com.

On October 9, 2004, Movado and Town&Country hosted an event at the Movado boutique in Houston.(Scene & be seen)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... On October 9, 2004, Movado and Town&Country hosted an event at the Movado boutique in Houston celebrating the brilliance and vibrant colors of the Movado semi-precious gemstone jewelry collections. Three Houston florists were commissioned...

Kreiss.(Scene & be seen)
February 1, 2005... The world-class look of Kreiss features an international mix of handmade furniture, unique accessories, professional design services, exclusive fabrics and bed linens. Enjoy infinite possibilities for customizing your home beautifully with...

SeidenGang.(Scene & be seen)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... SeidenGang's garden is in full bloom this spring. The Flower Collection--petals of 18K matte gold--brilliantly accented with diamonds. Designed by women who understand today's on-the-go woman, SeidenGang offers an ever-expanding range of...

Valentine's bouquet: follow the scent of your favorite flower to pick a gift for the holiday.(Beauty & Health)
February 1, 2005... PEONY Women covet the clean lines of Giorgio Armani's suits, which marry power and femininity; it's no wonder they're equally passionate about his scent Armani Mania ($49.50-$62.50), with its heart of voluptuous peony balanced by cedar and...

Must-dos for February.(Beauty & Health)
February 1, 2005... DRESS YOUR LIPS... with formulas that are fabulous and wearable. Although dry matte lipstick went out with the nineties, there's no need to miss out on the power of matte to add glamour to your look. Prescriptives is the latest cosmetics...

How's your sex life?(Beauty & Health)
February 1, 2005... This year T&C will publish its first special section on women and sexuality--but we need your help now. We hope to survey 1,000 women about their sex lives. Are you content? Passionate? Is there room for improvement? How much does sex matter to...

Dog gone old.(Beauty & Health)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Baby boomers aren't the only ones approaching senior-citizen status. Their Spots and Fidos are aging alongside them. Almost half of America's dog population is past midlife, so owners must tune in to old-age health concerns. According to the...

Love in the movies: getting to the heart of why silver-screen romance endures.(Arts & Culture)
February 1, 2005... I try to be gracious about my husband's infidelities. He's smitten, always has been, by certain female movie stars: perennial favorites Greta Garbo, Margaret Sullavan and Carole Lombard have been joined by Julie Christie, Annette Bening, Laura...

A 1940s celebration.(Arts & Culture)(John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... It was the decade of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! and Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring, the heyday of Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie, the time of George Balanchine and the big band. In short, the 1940s marked America's arrival as a...

Hot ticket.(Arts & Culture)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Don't miss ANNA NETREBKO, who stars in this month's production of Gounod's Romeo et Juliette at the Los Angeles Opera. The soprano is a dream--a virtuoso singer of endless versatility, smoldering presence and inimitable sound who happens to be...

Dali-ing in Philly.(Arts & Culture)(Salvador Dali )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Salvador Dali (1904-89) was the original boldface artist. A multitalented media darling, the wavy-haired Catalan with devilish eyes and a memorable mustache gained fame as a surrealist painter, then spent decades appearing in newsweeklies and...

Christo central.(Arts & Culture)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... This month 7,500 voluminous, saffron-colored fabric "gates" suspended from metal frames dotting twenty-three miles of footpaths will blossom into what the art duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude describe as a "golden ceiling creating warm shadows"...

Camelots.(Arts & Culture)
February 1, 2005... If, somehow, you didn't already know that John and Jacqueline Kennedy were the apotheosis of American glamour and good taste, you can find confirmation by flipping through the luscious catalog of the nearly 700 items that Caroline Kennedy will...

The sweetest man in show business.(Tony Bernnett)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Anyone who has followed the singing career of TONY BENNETT knows this about him: his climb has been slow, steady and sure; he knows a beautiful tune when he hears one; and he is one of the nicest people in the music world. When the audience...

The world's most romantic rooms: where should you go when all you want to do is be alone with that special someone? Eight discerning world travelers tell us about their most unforgettable getaways a deux.(Traveler's Notebook)
February 1, 2005... Gordon Thompson III, executive vice president and creative director of Cole Haan and G Series: "For serious romantics, I would have to go with the HOTEL IL SAN PIETRO DI POSITANO, on the Amalfi Coast. The hotel is a throwback to 1960s Italian...

Donghia[R].(Scene & be seen)(introduceS outdoor/indoor products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Donghia Furniture/Textiles Ltd. is proud to introduce a magnificent addition to its growing collection of trim and outdoor/indoor products, the Cabana Collection. This collection offers five trim options--tassels, pom poms, tiebacks, fringe and...

The Bridal Event at the Pierre.(Scene & be seen)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... On Saturday, February 26, 2005, from 10:00am-4:00pm, Town & Country will be a sponsor of The Bridal Event at The Pierre, located at 61st Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City. Created for discerning brides and grooms-to-be, this event will...

Gifts of gold.(Scene & be seen)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... This Valentines Day, treat yourself or express your lasting love with these 18K gold Wave Hoop earrings by Charles Garnier. There's one language everyone understands. Speak Gold. Visit www.speakgold.com or call 800.722.3721.

Prada's new hypnotic, amber-based fragrance is a blend of classic femininity and modern sensibility.(Scene & be seen)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Prada's new hypnotic, amber-based fragrance is a blend of classic femininity and modern sensibility. The spirit of amber, an inherent component of the roots of ancient perfumery, has been re-developed with a modern take on traditional essential...

A spa for the Cipriani.(Traveler's Notebook)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Until recently, the Hotel Cipriani, that oasis of luxury in Venice, had almost everything any seasoned traveler would want--an extraordinary setting, beautiful furnishings, excellent service, three wonderful restaurants and a swimming pool that...

DK meets SUR.(Traveler's Notebook)
February 1, 2005... For the well-traveled couple, you might consider buying a wedding gift from SUR, whose collection of handcrafted home accessories from South America's Andes region is now sold exclusively at Donna Karan's boutiques in London, New York City and...

Chapeau to go.(Traveler's Notebook)
February 1, 2005... A jaunty wide-brimmed hat is a must for any beach holiday. But big hats can be unwieldy when you're traveling, unless you pack one of the pliable creations from master milliner Eric Javits. New this season is the Squishee IV (above, in pink;...

Riviera redesign.(Traveler's Notebook)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Perched more than 1,300 feet above the Mediterranean Sea, the medieval village of Eze--located midway between Nice and Monte Carlo, just fifteen minutes from each--has long lured discerning travelers with its picturesque cobblestone alleys,...

Let them eat cake.(Traveler's Notebook)(Book Review)
February 1, 2005... Those who marvel at how svelte most women in France are despite their routine diet of croissants, chocolate and wine can now learn how they stay thin from FRENCH WOMEN DON'T GET FAT: THE SECRET OF EATING FOR PLEASURE (Knopf; $22), by Mireille...

Tabletop.(Design Trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... When Barbara Warner decided to open a home-accessories store in the Hamptons several years ago, she wanted it to be very personal, so she named it H Groome in homage to her grandfather, the late Henry Groome. "We really help our customers...

Kitchen.(Design Trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The four-slice toaster from KRUPS isn't simply eye candy for the kitchen counter: it has an eight-setting browning control, a warming tray for baked goods and a defrost function ($125). 800-526-5377. The cheese course just became more...

Stepping down the aisle: here come the mother and father of the bride and (often) their new spouses.(Social Graces)
February 1, 2005... "DIVORCE" is a word rarely found in my vintage etiquette books. More pages are given over to how to eat a lobster in polite company than how to handle divorce or stepparents. Proper ladies and gentlemen didn't divorce; they coexisted, and...

2005 bridal collection preview.(Scene & be seen)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... Nicole Miller Preview the Nicole Miller 2005 bridal collection on March 6, 2005, from 11:00am to 6:00pm at her boutique on 780 Madison Avenue in New York City. Enjoy Champagne and hors d'oeuvres while browsing through luxurious double face...

The Lodge Torrey Pines.(Scene & be seen)
February 1, 2005... The Lodge at Torrey Pines is San Diego's only Five-Diamond resort and newest architectural treasure. Designed in the Craftsman style, the Lodge features spacious guest rooms, two restaurants and a world-class spa. The Lodge is adjacent to the...

Gump's Bridal Event.(Scene & be seen)
February 1, 2005... You're invited to "Celebrations, Commitments, Ceremonies: Getting Married at Gump's", Wednesday, February 9, 2005, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in San Francisco. See our show of tabletop ideas; meet our top florist, photographer, baker and caterer; and view...

Lenox[R] Gifts That Celebrate Life[TM].(Scene & be seen)
February 1, 2005... GenX? GenY? If you're getting married, you're part of a new generation--GenWed! Enter the Lenox GenWed 2005 Sweepstakes and win a trip to the Caribbean and $10,000 in gifts for the home, including a Lenox shopping spree. Visit www.Lenox.com.

Juliana Collezione.(Scene & be seen)
February 1, 2005... Fashion Savvy in Kentucky: Juliana Collezione has done it again--an elegant and beautifully designed spring collection. To arrange your exclusive viewing of the brilliant creations of Jana Kos, call Becky Neal now at 859.226.0944 for private...

Amazing! Look divine on your wedding day in an exquisitely crafted gown. T&C presents twelve remarkable choices.
February 1, 2005... Go for glamour, a look made easy with this silk-satin strapless gown by Elizabeth Fillmore ($4,390). It's called Rhapsody--and won't your guests swoon! Munnu diamond earrings ($117,750) and necklace ($167,000); Graft diamond ring (price on...

Paradise found: Marja Allen weds Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
February 1, 2005... Marja Allen, an actress, married Jean-Georges Vongerichten, a chef, author and restaurateur (Jean Georges, Spice Market and the soon-to-open Perry Street, all in Manhattan, are a few of his ventures), last September. How They Met: In 1999 Marja...

Summer romance: Lulita Duke weds John Mitchell Reed.
February 1, 2005... In East Hampton, New York, Lulita Duke, a clothing designer and entrepreneur, married John Mitchell Reed, who works in fixed-income sales and trading at Bear Stearns. How They Met: As youngsters growing up on Long Island, Lulita and John met...

35 wedding must-haves.
February 1, 2005... Details speak volumes, so you'll want to get them right. Herewith, a host of special items no bride should be without. CLASSIC GLOVES Seeking traditional elegance? Try this pair, in lambskin, by LaCrasia ($100). 212-803-1600. SATIN...

Made for each other: Alexandra Terry Crain weds James Robert Armstrong.
February 1, 2005... Alexandra "Lexie" Crain, an artist originally from Grosse Point, Michigan, and James Armstrong, a professional polo player born in South Africa and now based in Nashville and West Palm Beach, were married at Windsor, a planned seaside...

Ole, Mexico! Phoebe Stephens weds Sam Linder.
February 1, 2005... Phoebe Stephens, formerly an art teacher of gifted children, married Sam Linder, an actor and photographer, in Oaxaca, Mexico. How They Met: Although for a time they both attended Wheaton College in Illinois, Sam transferred to Columbia...

Horoscopes.
February 1, 2005... February Aquarius January 21-February 19 What you need right now, above all, is to have a heart-to-heart with yourself. No obstacles are blocking your progress, but you're gazing abstractedly out the window rather than striding...