Town & Country articles from March 2004

Town & Country archives from March 2004

A touch of glamour.(Editor's Letter)
March 1, 2004... Excuse my lament, but whatever happened to old-fashioned glamour? It seems to have gone the way of the leopard coat, the engraved silver cigarette case and standards like "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" (listen to that tune today and your first...

Olde new England.(This Month's Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... Your visit to the Connecticut farmhouse of Valesca and Mathias Guerrand-Hermes ["Country Comforts," by Melissa Ceria, December 2003] almost brought with it the smell of freshly cut fir and holiday cookies. Miki Duisterhof's photographs were...

Original sources.(This Month's Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... I very much enjoyed Kristan Schiller's article "Urbane Oasis" ["Traveler's Notebook," December], about the Saxon hotel in South Africa. The photographs were totally seductive. By the way, almost all of the upholstered furniture, wicker pieces...

The time of our lives.(This Month's Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... I just finished reading "For Women of a Certain Age and Attitude, It's Prime Time" by Anne Taylor Fleming [January], and I want to say that it describes a wonderful generation of women. I turned forty last October, and I am a mother to one...

Classes for lasses.(This Month's Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... I went to an all-girls high school like those covered in Diane Guernsey's story ["Single-sex Schools: Let's Hear It for the Girls," January], and my daughter chose to do the same. Her brothers attended a coed institution here in Los Angeles...

A photographic memory.(This Month's Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... I went to work for Yank, The Army Weekly at its inception in 1942 and remained there until V-J Day. Sergeant George "Slim" Aarons wasn't at the paper's office on East 42nd Street in New York City all that much, but when he was, we all sat up...

Debs in Paris.(Parties)(Funds raised for AIDS and cancer research.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... THE FETE The Thirteenth Annual Paris Haute Couture Ball, sponsored by Mikimoto, was held in the marbled and mirrored salons of Paris's Hotel de Crillon. LES DEMOISELLES This year's group of twenty-four debutantes represented...

The Bridal Event at the Pierre.(scene & be seen)
March 1, 2004... On Saturday, February 28 from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Town & Country will be a sponsor of The Bridal Event at the Pierre, located at 61st Street and Fifth Avenue, New York City. Attracting over 400 brides-to-be, this event will showcase the best the...

Raymond Weil: Geneve.(scene & be seen)
March 1, 2004... Parsifal Automatic Adding a contemporary twist to its flagship collection, the Raymond Weil Parsifal Automatic has been transformed from its innately classic design to a bold, masculine timepiece. Available in stainless steel or stainless...

Leslie Greene.(scene & be seen)
March 1, 2004... Expect the unexpected with Leslie Greene's new Patina collection. From casual chic to over the top elegance, wrap yourself in the luxury of antique-inspired fine jewelry with an updated twist. Visit us at www.lesliegreene.com.

Tiffany & Co.(scene & be seen)
March 1, 2004... Tiffany With Your Eyes Closed The original Tiffany fragrance, an elegant blend of Damascena rose, Indian jasmine, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and iris. Parfum, Eau de Parfum and luxurious body lotion. Available exclusively at Tiffany....

A jazzy time.(Parties)
March 1, 2004... LADIES' NIGHT In Manhattan, Jazz at Lincoln Center jammed through another winning set for its eighth annual awards benefit, this year saluting the legendary women of jazz with a concert and dinner called "Here's to the Ladies." ...

High notes.(Parties)
March 1, 2004... A NEW TUNE Music lovers could hardly wait for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's annual ball. Not only has it been a premier social event for years, but the buzz about the ASO's new concert hall, set to open in 2008, made the gala all the...

Worth Collection Ltd. recognizes women of excellence.(scene & be seen)
March 1, 2004... The Worth Collection, Ltd., a direct seller of luxury women's clothing, honored four women in its "2003 Women of Worth" program. As a company that owes its success to working women, Worth celebrated the achievements of its customers across the...

Carnegie ball.(Parties)
March 1, 2004... GRAND OPENING Carnegie Hall's Opening Night Gala ranks at the top of New York City's important cultural evenings. And this year's--celebrating the hall's 113th season--was one of the best yet. BEING HEARD Valery Gergiev's Kirov...

The century club.(Parties)
March 1, 2004... THEN AND NOW In 1903 Boston grande dame Isabella Stewart Gardner opened the doors to her eponymous museum with a soiree filled with song and art. One hundred years later an important group of museum supporters were feted with a similar...

Asprey-ations.(On The Town)
March 1, 2004... Next month, if all goes as planned, the British retailer ASPREY will unveil its vast new flagship store in London. Filled with 31,000 exceptional items--from alligator trunks to expedition jackets--the shop is certain to attract full-time...

The name's Nahm.(On The Town)(Nahm restaurant is located in the Halkin Hotel.)(Restaurant Review)
March 1, 2004... With its exclusive location in the Halkin hotel in London's Belgravia district, its elegant polished-teak setting and intelligent service, NAHM seems every bit the Michelin one-star restaurant that it is--but with a crucial difference, it's the...

Museum takes off.(On The Town)
March 1, 2004... Those who love things that go boom (sonic or otherwise) will want to visit the new STEVEN F. UDVAR-HAZY CENTER, a $311 million branch of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, contained in a massive hangar at Virginia's Washington...

All about chicks.(On The Town)(Bitter with Baggage Seeks Same: The Life and Times of Some Chickens)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... If you've ever wondered what happens when a bunch of savvy birds get together and vent about their complicated lives, check out Sloane Tanen's new book, BITTER WITH BAGGAGE SEEKS SAME: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SOME CHICKENS (Bloomsbury; $14.95)....

Conserving a conservatory.(On The Town)
March 1, 2004... You won't want to miss the newly reopened CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The radiant crystal palace, built in 1879, sparkles once again nine years after a terrific storm forced it to be closed to the public. (Winds...

Improving on the past.(On The Town)
March 1, 2004... With the restoration of ALFRED DUNHILL'S main store in Paris, at 15 Rue de la Paix, the retailer has marked a return to the fine aesthetics and customer-oriented mission of its founder. The red vinyl has been ripped off the window frames, the...

Educational scents.(On The Town)
March 1, 2004... Have you ever wondered what goes into making a great perfume and what passions move you to choose one fragrance over another? London's SCHOOL OF PERFUMERY. operated by the custom flagrance house Creative Perfumers, offers seminars that explore...

Meal ticket.(On The Town)(Artista opens.)(Restaurant Review)
March 1, 2004... When restaurateur Michael Cordua opened ARTISTA last March, Houstonians knew to expect something big. The Nicaraguan emigre had already established himself on the city's dining scene with a family of popular spots that offer Latin cuisine in...

Elaine's gang.(On The Town)(Everyone Comes to Elaine's.)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... So you think you know New York? Well, maybe you know movie New York, or maybe even the New York of novels and Broadway, but if you didn't witness Frank Sinatra's refusal to shake hands with Godfather author Mario Puzo or the moment when Woody...

Super Dome.(One The Town)(Le Dome has re-opened.)(Restaurant Review)
March 1, 2004... In Los Angeles, where a surge of restaurant openings is casting a new spotlight on California cuisine, one legendary haunt is having a renaissance of its own. LE DOME, whose comfy banquettes were favored by movie-industry insiders For...

Concrete jungle.(In The Country)
March 1, 2004... Happy Hollow Nurseries, in Cockeysville, Maryland, near Baltimore, specializes in shade plants, including hostas, of which it sells more than two hundred varieties. So it's not surprising that when Tim Reuwer, the nursery's co-owner and a...

How they lived.(In The Country)
March 1, 2004... As Margot Peters makes clear in her excellent recent biography, Design for Living: Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne (Knopf; $21), for much of the 20th century these legendary actors were inseparable onstage--starring together in the Noel Coward...

Stock homes.(In The Country)(The Swedish House)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... Ever since Alvar Aalto, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and their cohorts began working in the first half of the 20th century, Scandinavian design has been synonymous with modern minimalism. But THE SWEDISH HOUSE (Monacelli Press; $50) shows us that...

George is back.(In The Country)
March 1, 2004... For almost twenty years, George Howell's flagship Coffee Connection, in Harvard Square, and his other CCs around New England were java fanatics' favorite fueling stops. But Howell closed shop in 1994, when Starbucks bought him out and he signed...

Vegetables with frills.(in the garden.)(Use these vegetable-seed catalogues to get ready for spring planting.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Fashionable ORNAMENTAL VEGETABLES are increasingly popping up in gardens and herbaceous borders everywhere. No wonder: the long, dark, crinkled leaves of Nero di Toscana (a variety of kale) are remarkably decorative, and I cannot understand why...

Dapper dogs.(In The Country)(Stylish leashes.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Brightly colored, simple but sophisticated leashes will let you lead your dog down a country path in style. Clockwise from top left: The Sun Valley leash ($26.50; 866-726-9247), in eye-catching yellow and green, is just one of A TAIL WE COULD...

All we want for March is ... the latest accessory from Chanel.(Fashion & Style News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... the latest accessory from CHANEL: a white crocheted handbag ($1,550) that will polish up just about any springtime outfit. At Chanel boutiques, 800-550-0005; selected Neiman Marcus stores, 800-937-9146.

Jeffrey Chow.(Fashion & Style News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... We're keeping an eye on up-and-coming designer JEFFREY CHOW, whose bias-cut silk-satin tea dress ($1,458) has us yearning for the 1930s. At Henri Bendel, NYC, 212-247-1100.

M+J Savitt for Ralph Lauren.(Fashion & Style News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Treat yourself to some swinging, sparkling chandelier earrings, like this pair in blue cubic zirconia and sterling silver by M+J SAVITT FOR RALPH LAUREN ($1,275). At selected Ralph Lauren stores, 888-475-7674; runway.polo.com.

Ballantyne.(Fashion & Style News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... On cool days and nights, cozy up to a warm and whimsically patterned cashmere sweater by BALLANTYNE ($990). At Ballantyne Cashmere, NYC, 212-988-5252.

Nina Ricci.(Fashion & Style News)(Lars Nilsson's collection.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... How best to describe Lars Nilsson's first collection for NINA RICCI? Try: light, bright and eminently sophisticated. Linen-and-cotton tweed jacket ($1,249) and skirt ($671); tulle bra ($233). At Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 800-558-1855; Stanley...

Roger Vivier.(Fashion & Style News)(Designs by Bruno Frisoni.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Shoe lovers, rejoice! ROGER VIVIER'S famous footwear is back, updated by designer Bruno Frisoni. Sandals in silver crocodile ($3,355) and teal satin ($1,200), at Roger Vivier, Paris, 011-33-1-53-43-00-00.

Cinderella story.(Fashion & Style)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Lucite sandals are the modern-day equivalent of the glass slipper. From top: RENE CAOVILLA sandals with Swarovski crystal details ($640). MANOLO BLAHNIK Gheniaba sandals ($485). CALVIN KLEIN lizard-strap sandals ($610). CHLOE leather-strap...

Sunshiny day.(Fashion & Style)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Brighten your mood with accessories in every shade of yellow imaginable. Clockwise from top left: JIMMY CHOO Miya sling-backs ($470). JAMIN PUECH sequined bag with fringe (about $190). OSCAR DE LA RENTA clutch with ostrich band ($615). HERMES...

Spectator style.(Fashion & Style)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... High contrast takes center stage, led by Christian Dior's D-Trick bag (inspired by John Galliano's runway muse, Marlene Dietrich). Popularized in the 1920s, the two-toned style typically features black and white perforated leather but works...

The King of Naples.(Fashion & Style)
March 1, 2004... KITON is to men's fashion what Ferrari is to cars: the epitome of sexy Italian elegance and outstanding craftsmanship. Ciro Paone, a descendant of a well-known line of Neapolitan wool merchants, founded the luxury clothier in 1956 with just one...

Seductive serpents.(Jewelry)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Glittering snakes are charming their way into precious jewelry. LOTUS ARTS DE VIVRE diamond, ruby and Thai wood bracelet ($25,000), at Greenleaf & Crosby, Palm Beach, 561-655-5850. BULGARI 18k-gold, ruby, jade and diamond bracelet (by special...

Di Modolo.(scene & be seen)
March 1, 2004... To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of DIFFA, Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, Di Modolo and Town & Country gathered over 150 friends and supporters for a cocktail reception to honor the design talents of Dino Modolo of Di Modolo, R...

Diamond life.(Jewelry)
March 1, 2004... Vera Wang's elegant empire is on the rise. This spring she'll launch Vera Wang Fine Jewelry, adding a new gem to her famous collection of wedding gowns, ready-to-wear, tableware, fragrances and shoes. The line features romantic pieces with...

A glamorous time.(Jewelry)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Special occasions call for gold or diamond-studded watches with high-fashion style. CHOPARD Golden Diamond watch ($26.460), 800-CHOPARD. BEDAT & CO. rose-gold and diamond No 7 watch on a grosgrain strap ($6,195), at Tourneau stores,...

Putting it together: working solely with materials found in nature, artist Andy Goldsworthy makes us see the world in wondrous new ways.(Connoisseur's World)(Interview)(Biography)
March 1, 2004... Probably more than any other sculptor at work today, Andy Goldsworthy has captured the imagination of both art-world insiders and people with less rarefied tastes. He has never worked in bronze--favored by so many other sculptors because it...

Lancome Paris.(scene & be seen)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Identify and perfectly match your skin tone with a revolutionary new foundation from Lancome. COLOR ID Precise Match Weightless Makeup SPF 8 allows women of every skin color and texture to achieve a flawless complexion with new Color Adjust[TM]...

Le Vian.(scene & be seen)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Everlasting, Le Vian[R] hearts and flowers for Valentine's Day. Heart pendants in diamonds, sapphires or rubies. Black diamond daisy earrings, the famed ruby rose pin. At Le Vian[R] trunk shows in February; Lord & Taylor in New York, Chicago,...

The great Gauguin.(Connoisseur's World)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Of all the myths about modern art, the one about French stockbroker-turned-artist Paul Gauguin's flight to Tahiti in 1891 is among the most enduringly romantic. Never mind that he, like many modern travelers, discovered the reality did not live...

Artmarket auction alternatives.(Connoisseur's World)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Sotheby's and Christie's can now get it for you retail. Although it's not widely known, and the Big Two of course continue to organize full calendars of public sales, each caters to an increasingly large pool of high-end clients who, for...

Free association.(Connoisseur's World)
March 1, 2004... In 1768, when Britain's King George III signed the charter establishing London's ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS, he could hardly have imagined today's fiercely independent and thriving cultural and educational institution. The academy continues to serve...

In fine fiddle.(Connoisseur's World)
March 1, 2004... Violinist GIL SHAHAM combines technical wizardry with elegance and wit. The thirty-three-year-old virtuoso can make famous masterworks sound like new discoveries and contemporary pieces seem comfortably familiar. Born in Champaign-Urbana,...

Dresden down south.(Connoisseur's World)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Some of Germany's most prized artworks in Jackson, Mississippi? That's right, they're in THE GLORY OF BAROQUE DRESDEN, an exhibition organized by the folks who put on such blockbusters as The Palaces of St. Petersburg and The Splendors of...

Shopping, Italian style: tucked between Milan and Genoa, Italy's first designer outlet offers high-end merchandise at a steep discount.(Traveler's Notebook)
March 1, 2004... I have to admit I was dubious at first. Traveling an hour south of Milan in scorching August heat was not my idea of a pleasant trip, even if the destination was said to be a shopper's paradise. But the minute I laid eyes on a paisley jersey...

Adriatic Palace.(Traveler's Notebook)
March 1, 2004... Few Americans could easily point to the city of Dubrovnik on a map. Fewer still would recognize its most famous sight, the extraordinary walls of its medieval Old Town, which shoot straight up from the blue Adriatic to hold a storybook cluster...

Surfing Hawaii.(Traveler's Notebook)
March 1, 2004... Though I've spent countless summers at the beach, I never got around to surfing. (I'll be the first to admit I'm not an athlete.) But on a recent visit to Oahu, I decided to give it a try, knowing I'd need help from a pro. I found HANS...

Background music.(Traveler's Notebook)
March 1, 2004... Many hotels and bars have released musical compilations that capture their spirit. Here's a short list of recent albums that are great for travelers who want to recall a wonderful trip or get in the mood for a new one. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts...

Hudson Valley haven.(Traveler's Notebook)
March 1, 2004... On a scale of one to ten, afternoon tea at the EMERSON INN & SPA in the Catskills is a twenty, and the Nirvana body treatment is a hundred. To put it without hyperbole: whether you like fabulous food and wine with your spa or a superb spa with...

Britain, brick by brick.(Traveler's Notebook)
March 1, 2004... For his latest book, journalist Simon Jenkins went house-hunting all over England, traveling from the far corners of Cornwall to the edges of Northumberland Inspired by the many distinctive--and well-preserved--buildings scattered throughout...

A shimmering spring.(Beauty Mark)
March 1, 2004... For weddings, galas and other grand occasions when one's makeup must be no less than stunning, the name on every in-the-know New Yorker's lips is Kimara Ahnert. Her Madison Avenue boutique is celebrated for its top-notch spa services, and its...

Lubricate your skin.(Beauty Mark)
March 1, 2004... Our taste buds will have to wait their turn: California's FLORA NAPA VALLEY is pressing olives and grapes into service for our skin. Its sumptuous body-care line, Olivina ($9.50-$38), combines olive oil, which helps prevent damage from free...

Celebrity stylists.(Beauty Mark)
March 1, 2004... Name-dropping usually doesn't impress us, but we've been struck by the clientele of the latest hair stylists to open shop in Manhattan. CRISTOPHE, who's based in D.C. and Beverly Hills, snipped President Clinton's hair on Air Force One; West...

Pacific overtones.(Beauty Mark)
March 1, 2004... The energy-enhancer ginseng is no secret to Americans. But did you know it could revitalize your skin, too? The Korean skin-care company AMOREPACIFIC has tapped into the most potent variety of the herb, red ginseng, and paired it with bamboo...

Getting glamorous: our beauty authorities tap into the essence of the timelessly alluring.(Beauty Mark)
March 1, 2004... WE ALL KNOW women who command--and hold--our attention because they carry off their look with confidence and style. What is it exactly that makes them so captivating? In a word: glamour. "Glamour is a great haircut, exciting accessories,...

Healing your heels: sidewalks, stilettos and tough workouts contribute to our No. 1 foot problem; now there's a new treatment.(Health)
March 1, 2004... Admit it: you never give your heels a second thought. Not until the day you hop out of bed, yelp and freeze: someone, it seems, has poked a red-hot stiletto (not the Manolo kind) into your very sole! Gimpy but resolute, you totter a few paces...

The A team.(Design)
March 1, 2004... Ever since meeting and falling for each other fourteen years ago, London-based Ashley and Allegra Hicks have parlayed their surfeit of assets, namely talent, looks and lineage, into success on their own terms in the design world. She creates...

Tower of color.(Design News)
March 1, 2004... With its debut custom towel collection, WATERWORKS allows you to choose from piping in more than 100 colors on white or ecru terry cloth, then add a punchy monogram and a decorative border. Bath towel prices start at $55. 800-899-6757.

Do the twist.(Design News)
March 1, 2004... The tradition of handcrafted Murano glass may be centuries old, but DONGHIA gives it a modern edge with the Piroetta Tavolo lamp (base, $1,150; shade, $350). To company executive Sherri Donghia, it's like "jewelry in a room." To the trade,...

Fashionable fit.(Design News)
March 1, 2004... Stash your new spring clothes in a personalized wardrobe system from San Francisco-based STUDIO BECKER, with options including four wood finishes (natural maple, natural beech, mahogany and mahogany-stained beech), a pivoting pullout mirror,...

In bloom.(Design News)
March 1, 2004... A kitchen, bath or potting room would gain a layer of Victorian gentility with WALKER ZANGER'S Gramercy Park tiles, which feature braiding, beading and period floral motifs (in nine colors and a wide assortment of shapes, starting at $2.55...

Aflutter.(Design News)
March 1, 2004... JAMIE DRAKE'S Spring carpet successfully captures the decorator's luscious sense of color (wool and silk; from $4,800 for 4' x 6'). To the trade, 212-696-4648.

A letter from your CEO: if annual reports really told the truth, more than a few might sound like the one below. Read it, investors--and weep!(Wealth)
March 1, 2004... Dear Shareholder: I'm delighted to have this opportunity to share with you my optimism about the future. Many chief executive officers use the annual report to rehash the previous year's performance, but my philosophy is what's past...

Quick on the drawl: when it comes to metaphors, don't mess with Texans.(Social Graces)
March 1, 2004... My wife, Jean Grace "Fighting Heart" Goebel Rather, the Princess of Pin Oak Creek and the Pride of Winchester, Texas, is a painter. This fact accounts for my familiarity with any number of artistic principles both profound and picayune,...

Young audiences New York.(scene & be seen)
March 1, 2004... Young Audiences New York, an arts in education non-profit organization, will host its annual Children's Arts Medal Benefit on March 1, 2004 at the New York Marriott Marquis to honor Joe Uva, President & CEO, OMD Worldwide and actor Matthew...

Ann Sacks.(scene & be seen)
March 1, 2004... Sarah Medford, Director, Architecture & Design, Town & Country, pictured with Ann Sacks Showroom Manager Michelle Wright, was the special guest at a festive holiday cocktail reception at the Ann Sacks Washington D.C. showroom on December 4.

Drama queens: certain Hollywood actresses embodied glamour. To this day, their styles still convey it.
March 1, 2004... Who do you want to be when you dress up? That's what glamour asks of every woman who looks in the mirror and contemplates her next night out. Are you Beyonce in your ideal of beauty or body? Or are you more Babe Paley? Whatever your...

Some like it hot: sizzling colors warm up the latest spring wear.
March 1, 2004... Relaxing at Little Dix It is said that you can't improve on nature, but at Little Dix Bay, the British Virgin Islands resort founded on Virgin Gorda by Laurance Rockefeller in the 1960s, some major modernizing proves just the opposite. My...

Postcards from paradise: accessories are taking inspiration from countries across the globe. Come with us on a journey to some of our favorite exotic destinations.
March 1, 2004... CAPRI [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Seashells by the Seashore. From left: Bottega Veneta suede Pumpkin drawstring bag ($5,800) and Capra metal-beaded sandals ($780). Prada blue python chain bag ($1,885). Donna Karan New York Willow...

Ship shape: the high seas meet high style in the crisp, clean look of nautical blues and whites.
March 1, 2004... Come Sail Away "It isn't that life ashore is distasteful to me," wrote the legendary circumnavigator Sir Francis Drake in the 16th century. "But life at sea is better." One of his favorite places was undoubtedly the Caribbean waters...

30 must-haves for spring: perk up your wardrobe with one--or two or three--of favorite picks.
March 1, 2004... 1 PINK BEADED BAG For a swank affair: Badgley Mischka pleated silk purse with crystals ($715). At Badgley Mischka, Beverly Hills, 310-248-3750; Stanley Korshak, Dallas, 800-972-5959; Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 800-558-1855, [ILLUSTRATION...

Bright lights: this season, wearing vibrant colors with neutral tones will bring out a man's animal magnetism.
March 1, 2004... CLOSE COMFORT Begin by getting wrapped up in the cool basics: white on white looks right when you're wearing a Z Zegna linen blazer ($395), Louis Vuitton pants ($535) and a Ralph Lauren Purple Label cotton shirt ($265). Or loosen things up...

Weddings.
March 1, 2004... Mr. Jason Stephen Makowski and Ms. Kristin Georgia Moshonas Sagaponack, New York [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winfield Sickles, Jr. (Sally Wilbur Baldwin) North Palm Beach, Florida [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr....

March.(Horoscopes)
March 1, 2004... Pisces February 20-March 20 With jaunty Jupiter casting its rays your way this month, you're feeling pumped tip and confident. Be careful, though, to keep your eyes wide open and watch out for unexpected pitfalls. March kicks off on a...