Town & Country articles from March 2008

Town & Country archives from March 2008

Made in the USA.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... Thank you, Town & Country, for highlighting the life of Ralph Lauren ["American Idol," by Ralph Lauren, October]. In the fashion and business arenas, Lauren is my hero. I respect him immensely for his love of his family, his love of Colorado...

Village people.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... "My Global Village," by Janet Carlson ["Social Graces," October], was an absolutely charming article that really changed my day on a Saturday afternoon. Please thank her for me. Because of the piece, I am greeting my next-door neighbor and...

Greenwich time.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... As a subscriber to Town & Country, as much as I adore the fabulous photography and fashion, I also look forward to articles that never disappoint. Such is the case with Jamie Marshall's loving yet utterly realistic piece on Greenwich,...

Bittersweet sympathies.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... These days it's not often that you read an article that includes a discussion of multiple system atrophy, or MSA [also called Shy-Drager syndrome, or SDS]. Not enough is being done to raise awareness of this disease. It saddens me that it came...

Give your opinion on charitable giving.(In Your Own Words ...)
March 1, 2008... DEAR READERS: What does philanthropy mean to you? How do you approach it in your life? How do you make decisions about the groups you and your family support? How does being a woman influence the way you give and the causes to which you give?...

In praise of Puglia.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... On a flight to Italy I almost screamed when I saw "Italy Kicks Up Its Heel," by Dena Kaye ["Traveler's Notebook," November], about Puglia. After Positano and Capri, we would be going to Mola di Bari, in Puglia, where my parents were born. When...

Native pride.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... Imagine my delight to see Josie Natori featured in "Fashion & Style" [November]. I have always admired her creations. To see one of my compatriots honored for her accomplishments filled me with pride. I am looking forward to reading her...

Sharing about caring.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... As the caregiver for my husband, an Alzheimer's patient, I appreciated "What You Need to Know About Alzheimer's" [by Diane Guernsey, November]. The disease is particularly wearing on caregivers, as your article says, and caregivers of...

Grace notes.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... Your tribute to Grace Kelly ["Ultimate Grace," by Pamela Fiori, November] was beautiful, tasteful and informative. I especially enjoyed your "Editor's Letter" and the comments from the people who knew Grace really well. Back when Grace won...

Two's company.(PARTIES)(fashion and clothing)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When it comes to a party, who better to enjoy it with than a scintillating and well-dressed companion? Whether that person is a significant other, a friend, a colleague or a designer of choice, it's infinitely more...

Dior's latest look.(ON THE TOWN: New Heights in Shopping)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When it comes to celebrating big birthdays, nobody does it better than a fashion-world legend. For its sixtieth anniversary, CHRISTIAN DIOR treated its Paris flagship, on Avenue Montaigne, to a ravishing eight-month...

Changing the Chanel.(ON THE TOWN: New Heights in Shopping)(building renovation of House of Chanel)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... A redesigned CHANEL flagship boutique is literally shedding new light on Rodeo Drive. After a nine-month renovation by architect Peter Marino (see above), the Beverly Hills store reopened last August with a more modern, airy look and a facade...

Giorgio in Ginza.(ON THE TOWN: New Heights in Shopping)
March 1, 2008... In Ginza, Tokyo's upscale shopping district, GIORGIO ARMANI has just constructed the Armani/Ginza Tower, the brand's fourth concept store. The twelve-story, 86,000-square-foot edifice, opened last November, is now the tallest building in the...

High style meets high finance.(ON THE TOWN: New Heights in Shopping)
March 1, 2008... Intent on supporting the redevelopment of New York's financial district post-September 11 and on capturing the affluent demographic that now lives and works downtown, TIFFANY & co. and HERMES have bullishly bet on Wall Street, giving brokers,...

Flights of fancy.(IN THE COUNTRY)(John Derian Company Inc.'s series of decoupage wall trays)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Every day now, more birds return to the trees, insects buzz in the garden and butterflies flutter about. Among the most welcome signs of spring's arrival, though, is John Derian's series of decoupage wall trays,...

Gemesis horoscope party.(Town&Country scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Town&Country's Editor in Chief Pamela Fiori co-hosted a cocktail party in the beautiful Hearst Tower last December to celebrate Gemesis, the world's premier producer of fancy color cultured diamonds, and the sponsor of Town&Country's January...

Breguet.(Town&Country scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... On December 6, 2007, Town&Country and Breguet celebrated the holiday season by co-hosting a cocktail party at the Madison Avenue boutique where guests had the opportunity to view the Breguet Collections. Jean Marc Bodes, Breguet General...

A celebration of grace: a tribute to Princess Grace of Monaco.(Town&Country scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Town&Country Editor in Chief Pamela Fiori featured an exquisite thirty-page tribute to Monaco's Princess Grace in the November 2007 issue with rarely seen photos and interviews with Prince Albert and other family...

Iittala.(IN THE COUNTRY: Flights of Fancy)
March 1, 2008... For more than thirty years, Finnish artist Oiva Toikka has been hand making his glass birds for IITTALA (from $200). Collectors of his evergrowing flock seek out his creations for their own home nests, iittala.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Brunschwig & Fils.(IN THE COUNTRY: Flights of Fancy)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's a familiar sight just outside windows this time of year--birds settling on thistle. BRUNSCHWIG & FILS has re-created the scene in beige for its new wallpaper collection (about $112 per roll), brunschwig.com.

Meissen.(IN THE COUNTRY: Flights of Fancy)
March 1, 2008... Rarely have insects been so welcome at the table. MEISSEN's five-piece Insects on Gold Band place setting features some of the season's brightest arrivals ($813). meissenusa.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Artaissance.(IN THE COUNTRY: Flights of Fancy)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Painted Finch, from a collection at the New York Botanical Garden, can be reproduced on paper or by ARTAISSANCE (from $149). artaissance.com.

Riedel.(IN THE COUNTRY: Flights of Fancy)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In recognition of the swan's innate elegance, RIEDEL has created a Swan decanter ($395) that holds a full 750 ml bottle of wine. riedel.com.

Britain in bloom.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you've ever been on a garden tour, you know it's a marvelous way to spend time with other enthusiasts, meet owners and talk to experienced gardeners. Once a year, the Royal Oak Foundation, the American membership...

Awesomely Austrian.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Should you be making a list of Austrian treasures to sample, don't forget a bottle of Gruner Veltliner. This white grape produces remarkably expressive whites (both dry and sweet). The Glatzer Gruner Veltliner 2006...

Easy rider.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... A bike ride down to the lake or a trip to the corner coffee shop hardly requires the latest featherweight, multigeared Tour de France model. But then again, if you happen to live above sea level, you'll want something more than a beach cruiser....

The dressing room cookbook author and style setter Katie Lee Joel swings open her closet doors to reveal this shimmering space within her West Village town house.(ULTIMATE ACCESS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "It looks like something out of a Paris hotel from the 1930s," says Katie Lee Joel of her dressing room. "Just how I wanted it to look." Katie and her husband, composer and performer Billy Joel, embarked on a gut...

Babi Ahluwalia.(FASHION & STYLE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OCCUPATION Cofounder and creative director of Ank. a New York-based fashion-textile company, and its popular offshoot, Ankasa, which focuses on home decor and recently opened its flagship store on East 65th Street....

Purple reigns.(FASHION & STYLE: Trends)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Give your spring wardrobe a regal air by mixing and matching pieces in this rich, warm hue. Above: Lanvin silk-faille ruffled dress ($3,563), at Neiman Marcus stores, 800-365-7989. Fruzsina Keehn turquoise and...

The more, the merrier.(FASHION-STYLE)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Why have a handbag in just one color when you can have a bag with two... or three? This season's hottest options use multiple shades to make their statements. Clockwise from top right: CHLOE Saskia Show clutch...

It's only natural.(FASHION & STYLE)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Get elemental in spring sandals accented with earthy wood. Clockwise from top: OSCAR DE LA RENTA embroidered linen heels ($795). MISS TRISH OF CAPRI sandals with chain-link detail ($500). STUART WEITZMAN Cancun...

L'Or de Vie Luncheon at Neiman Marcus.(Town&Country scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
March 1, 2008... L'Or de Vie, the result of the unique partnership between Dior and Chateau d'Yquem, is the world's most luxurious new skincare system. To celebrate the line and kick off the holiday season, Town&Country and Dior hosted an exclusive luncheon at...

Brooks Brothers in San Francisco.(Town&Country scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
March 1, 2008... Town&Country was pleased to celebrate the new 'Black Fleece' collection designed by Thorn Browne this past September at the Brooks Brothers store in San Francisco. Co-hosted by Trevor Traina and honoring the Junior Committee of the Fine Arts...

A Votre Sante--FoundCare benefit.(Town&Country scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On December 14, 2007, Town&Country was pleased to participate in the amazing fundraising effort for FoundCare--a new foundation providing healthcare for the uninsured and underinsured residents of Palm Beach County....

Saks appeal.(FASHION & STYLE: Men)(Interview)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MICHAEL MACKO, vice president and men's fashion director of Saks Fifth Avenue, is particularly keen on talking about the essentials that men need for a spring wardrobe. He proudly admits to having recently...

Chanel.(LEVELS OF LUXURY)
March 1, 2008... This venerable company has been seducing women since 1910, when Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel opened her first hat shop on Paris's Rue Cambon. Today, with haute couture, cosmetics, accessories, fragrances and fine jewelry added to the mix, the...

Cuff it up.(JEWELRY)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Chunky bracelets adorned with delicate, pretty jewels are fun and feminine. Clockwise from top: BOCHIC white Bakelite with pink tourmaline and rose-cut diamonds ($9,250), 212-873-0707. NICHOLAS VARNEY JEWELS petrified palm-tree wood with...

The bold and the beautiful.(JEWELRY)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wear a knockout necklace and let the compliments flow. Clockwise from top left: SIMAN TU faceted labradorite ($1,010), 212-327-4626. TONY DUQUETTE amethyst beads in 18k gold ($43,625), at Bergdorf Goodman, NYC,...

Favorite find.(JEWELRY: News)
March 1, 2008... We're mad for these pink-geode earrings from Rockras by Kimberly McDonald. Combining minerals with diamond accents, McDonald's work is both intriguing and unexpected. In addition, the designer donates a percentage of net profits to St. Jude...

Take notice.(JEWELRY: News)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Israeli businessman and diamond expert Lev Leviev, who showcases his company's extraordinary work on Madison Avenue in his U.S. flagship boutique, seeks out the rarest and most flawless colored diamonds in the world....

Lightening up.(JEWELRY: News)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wearers of Belgian-based jeweler Francis Mertens's creations will appreciate his fanciful designs not only for their beauty but also for their surprising weightlessness. The sixty nature-inspired pieces in his debut...

Introducing ... Manju Jasty.(JEWELRY: News)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With a first name derived from the Sanskrit word meaning "jewel box," it's fitting that former investment banker Manju Jasty found her ultimate calling as a designer of exquisite gems. The New York-based...

New bloom.(JEWELRY: News)(Taryn Rose)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Shoe designer Taryn Rose sets foot in a different accessories world with a limited-edition collection of rings, earrings and pendants, all incorporating cultured diamonds created by Gemesis, a twelve-year-old company...

Garden variety.(WATCHES)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Spring has sprung. Wear a gem-encrusted floral watch to celebrate. Clockwise from left: VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18k-white-gold, sapphire and diamond Cosmos ($126,000), 877-VAN-CLEEF. CHANEL 18k-white-gold, ruby and...

Slice of the tropics.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If the spring runways' bold pops of color haven't awakened you, the vibrant hues of the latest makeup collections will do the trick. A small dose of color blended well at the center of your eyelid on top of a neutral...

Med spas: what you need to know.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
March 1, 2008... With the proliferation of medical spas (the under-one-roof fusion of medical and pampering cosmetic-treatment centers) in shopping malls and on street corners across the country, choosing among the unregulated and vastly different offerings has...

Serums!(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If I weren't a beauty editor with a product closet across the hall, what would I absolutely have to buy in the stores, beyond the requisite cleanser, moisturizer, eye cream and sun protection? Easy: a serum. Can't...

Donna Karan in South Coast Plaza.(Town&Country scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
March 1, 2008... On November 28, 2007, Town&Country and Donna Karan were pleased to present the 2007 Resort Collection in the Donna Karan boutique in Costa Mesa, CA. Guests sipped champagne and enjoyed informal modeling of the latest styles. A percentage of the...

Movado.(Town&Country scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
March 1, 2008... On November 1, 2007, Town&Country and Movado hosted a special cocktail party at the Movado Boutique in the Houston Galleria. Guests shopped Movado's Fall 2007 watch and jewelry collections, and were treated to an exclusive viewing of SUNBURN, a...

La Prairie.(Town&Country scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Discover the seven eye wonders of La Prairie. La Prairie, the renowned eye care expert, has seven phenomenal eye products that target your every concern. Loss of elasticity, moisture and firmness? Puffiness and dark...

Cuticle care.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Helping Hands)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To cut or not to cut? Manicurist Ji Baek, of Rescue Beauty Lounge, in Manhattan, weighs in: "The eponychium, the skin at the nail's base, protects against infection and must never be cut." However, the excess skin...

Clean without the sting.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Helping Hands)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Most hand sanitizers include alcohol, but here's the rub: alcohol dries skin, especially if used frequently. And if your hands are already parched or cracking, the germ buster can sting and exacerbate the problem. Keep your hands clean with an...

At your fingertips.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Helping Hands)
March 1, 2008... It's been said that a woman's hands betray her age. Tend to your digits and you'll keep that number to yourself. From left: B. Kamins Bio-Maple Therapeutic Anti-Aging Hand Treatment ($42; bkamins.com) fades spots with a new lightening agent...

Pastel palette.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Helping Hands)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hands always look neat and fresh when nails are lacquered in a pale pink, pearlescent white or soft lilac. Surefire shades, clockwise from top: CREATIVE NAIL DESIGN Plexi Pop Collection's Clearly Pink ($6;...

A fresh solution.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Recently, a T&C editor put us on a case--to figure out the cause of the breakouts along her hairline, which resisted acne-fighting regimens. Our sleuthing rooted out the culprit: panthenol, an emollient used in...

Petal power.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
March 1, 2008... Red Flower originator Yael Alkalay captures nature at its purest in her new trio of botanical blends. The USDA-certified-organic fragrances (15 ml, $186 each) contain no petrochemicals or synthetics-just unadulterated distillations of flowers,...

Dior's defender.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(DIOR Capture R60/80 XP Ultimate Wrinkle Restoring Creme)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Many of your organs, including your skin, contain adult stem cells-supercenters for churning out hundreds of new cells. When a "mother" cell dies off (through, say, environmental stress), your skin's regenerative powers are compromised. DIOR...

Outfit your eyes.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] After the success of his initial beauty endeavor, the Lipstick Wardrobe, makeup creator EDWARD BESS has introduced a complementary collection, Private Eye ($200), a palette of colors that he believes suits all women....

Beauty & Health: must-dos for March.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... 1. TAME YOUR MANE Treat your tresses to tourmaline with ITECH's new Wet & Dry Tourmaline Iron ($200). Its gem-infused ceramic plates smooth out hair by emitting negative ions, which neutralize hair's positive charge and put frizz and...

Picture power: photography's digital age has made images fast, cheap and disposable. It has also reminded us just how transcendent the medium can be.(ARTS & CULTURE)(Interview)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WORKING ALL THE ANGLES In "The Art of Lee Miller," one of the 20th century's most underrated American photographers finally gets her due. The show, on view through April 27 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art...

Penn's modern masters.(ARTS & CULTURE: Picture Power)(Close Encounters: Irving Penn's Portraits of Artists and Writers)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For over six decades, Irving Penn has mixed it up, photographically speaking, with some of the most provocative cultural figures of our time. Now New York's Morgan Library & Museum is presenting sixty-seven of the...

Spotlight on aperture.(ARTS & CULTURE: Picture Power)
March 1, 2008... Here's a snapshot of a felicitous development: APERTURE, the nonprofit foundation started in 1952 by a group of photographers including Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, Barbara Morgan and Minor White and dedicated to the promotion of vanguard and...

Marketplace: blue-chip images.(ARTS & CULTURE: Picture Power)
March 1, 2008... Photography collectors see a new market picture coming into focus. The supply of iconic images by 20th-century masters like Edward Steichen, Alfred Stieglitz and Edward Weston is shrinking, fast. "People think that because photographs can be...

Museum-quality shopping.(ARTS & CULTURE)(The European Fine Art Fair)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... There may be only one art fair in the world that can live up to a headline like that, and it's The European Fine Art Fair, or TEFAF. Better known as Maastricht, after the city in southern Holland where it's based, TEFAF is a fully vetted...

A fair contender.(ARTS & CULTURE)(Moscow World Fine Art Fair)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Launched in 2004 as the eastern European riposte to such Western antiques extravaganzas as TEFAF (above) and Paris's Biennale des Antiquaires, the Moscow World Fine Art Fair celebrates its fifth showing this spring, from May 27 to June 2. ...

March must-sees.(ARTS & CULTURE)(Brief article)(Calendar)
March 1, 2008... * August Wilson's 20th Century, the iconic playwright's epic, ten-play cycle exploring the African-American experience, is staged in its entirety for the very first time at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, D.C., from the 4th through April 6....

A teenager's grand tour: seeing Europe through the eyes of your daughters is like rediscovering the Continent.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Travel narrative)
March 1, 2008... WHEN MY HUSBAND, Paul, and I talked about taking our two teenaged daughters to Europe for the first time, I was thrilled. The two of us had been grounded in European culture and arts since our youth--Paul through his Belgian mother, who spoke...

A Schloss reborn.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Schloss Velden)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Known in its prime as the Austrian Riviera, the area surrounding the lakeside resort town of Velden, in the Carinthian foothills of the Alps, lost some of its luster in 1991 with the closing of its landmark grand...

Tokyo made easy.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Navigating Tokyo's address system is difficult even for locals, many of whom rely on digital maps to find their way around. So it's especially frustrating for foreigners seeking out the city's hidden and cult...

Sacred valley seclusion.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Urubamba Villas)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Archaeological sites and views of the Andes mountains have always been the draw to Peru's Sacred Valley of the Incas. Unfortunately, a lack of upscale accommodations meant that visits were mostly limited to day trips from the city of Cuzco, a...

Spago hits the slopes.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When envisioning the new Spago Beaver Creek, at Colorado's Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, Austrian-born chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck wanted to re-create the sophisticated vibe of Europe's great ski resorts--but...

The art of England.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The sun may have set on the British Empire, but its heyday lives on in three exhibits at the Yale Center for British Art. Organized in association with Tare Britain, "The Lure of the East: British Orientalist...

Candyland: tweak your rooms with accents both tart and sweet.(DESIGN TRENDS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Juicy fruit: This Scandinavian Stripes wool carpet ($58 per square foot) is by GENE MEYER FOR NIBA RUGS. nibarugs.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mix up your own set of NICOLE FARHI Love glass plates ($22-$38...

Taking stock: sharpen up your batterie de cuisine.(DESIGN TRENDS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HOT STUFF Steam is being touted for its ability to help kitchen and laundry appliances deliver greener, cleaner and healthier results. Ready to invest in some hot air? Consider these three state-of-the-art options....

The new rules of dinner conversation for better or for worse, suppertime banter is not what it used to be.(SOCIAL GRACES)
March 1, 2008... FORGET EVERYTHING YOU learned as a child at the table. The old guidelines governing polite mealtime discussion--no business, politics or religion--have been overturned. They now lie quietly in a drawer in the sideboard, next to the unpolished...

A flirty spring: playful, vivacious color is one of the seson's major attractions.(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bid the winter doldrums farewell, and say hello to zesty tangerine, which makes a delicious backdrop for whimsical bouquets. Ralph Lauren Collection ruffled silk dress ($6,998) and leather T-strap shoes ($525); Siman...

Goody bags--and shoes, too! Take your pick of the latest, most luminous accessories.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A MELANGE OF METALLICS From far left, top: Diane von Furstenberg leather Provence sandals ($350). Michael Kors python Beverly clutch in pink ($1,395). Alejandro Ingelmo lizard Camaro 1 flats ($398). Chanel...

The constant actress: for Rachel Weisz, winning an Oscar means being in demand-and demanding the best of herself.
March 1, 2008... RACHEL WEISZ IS A scene-stealer. I knew who she was before ever seeing one of her movies, because even in trailers--like the one for the 1999 remake of The Mummy, in which Weisz, then a relatively unknown actress, starred with Brendan...

Easy does it: relax in styles that are as comfortable as they are classic.(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Pack your weekend-getaway bag with clothes to lounge by as well as to dine by, This page: Valentino bow-trimmed polka-dot crepe dress ($3,180); Asha by ADM gold-vermeil earrings ($295). Opposite, from left: Polo by...

40 must-haves: the most alluring wardrobe pick-me-ups for spring.(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. A BOHEMIAN BAUBLE Capture the flavor of the sixties with J. Crew's enamel-bead necklace ($150). jcrew.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. SARI-STYLE A great eveningwear alternative: Hermes's Indian-inspired...

Down Mexico way: at the Esperanza resort, in Los Cabos, the sun is bright, the breeze warm--and the fashions, light and airy.
March 1, 2008... Feel sultry in a knee-length, floral-jacquard crepe dress from Dior by John Galliano ($4,885). Ippolita mother-of-pearl earrings ($450); Joseph Williams 18k-gold Crackle bangle (53,125). Missoni's striped rayon caftan ($705), with its sexy,...

Esperanza escape.(Auberge du Soleil)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For more than a decade, a twenty-mile stretch of boulder-edged shoreline at the southern tip of Baja has been Mexico's shiniest Gold Coast. Today no property in the region glows brighter than Esperanza, the location...

Weddings.
March 1, 2008... Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Mears Loeb (Anna Elisabeth Viola Pettersson) Gnesta, Sweden [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Mr. and Mrs. Jason Sahr Lamin (Riqueza Feaster) Fiesole, Italy [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lynott Kirk...

Horoscopes: March.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pisces February 20-March 20 All kinds of thoughts and fantasies are waltzing through your head as March blows in--not just because your birthday marks the passage of another year but because you're about to make...