Town & Country articles from September 2005

Town & Country archives from September 2005

Penny Preville.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Penny Preville's unique signature styling is highlighted in this dramatic Victorian inspired gold, diamond and pearl drop, multi-strand bib necklace with matching earrings. Feminine and fantastic, with floral detailing, this unique creation...

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Escape to Luxury with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. Enjoy one-of-a-kind getaways and our best values of the season. Secluded locations. Spectacular settings. Impeccable service. Extraordinary cuisine, Sensuous spa treatments, U.S. Virgin Islands,...

Ebel: the architects of time.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... The Ebel Beluga collection embodies the brand's inimitable blend of gentle sensuality and feminine elegance. Delightfully diminutive and definitively irresistible, the Beluga Tonneau's 18K yellow gold case is set with 116 sparkling diamonds....

Dior.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Invites you to an exclusive preview of the cruise/spring 2006 women's ready-to-wear collection New York: September 20-21 21 East 57th St. Manhasset: September 29 Americana Manhasset 211OD Northern Blvd....

Elegance perceived.(Editorial)
September 1, 2005... POLLS ARE always suspect, but they are a fact of modern life (especially, like it or not, political life). Some of these surveys are perfectly preposterous and are based on a sampling so small that if you asked five of your neighbors the same...

Sweet charity.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... It was a great delight to see highlights of the 2005 Palm Beach social season so well represented in your June "Parties." We heard from friends across the country who read the section. Here in Palm Beach we truly feel that it is a pleasure to...

The wheels of change.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... Thanks to the article "Philanthropy: A New Breed," by Joanna L. Krotz, in your June issue, I discovered Wheels for Humanity [wheelsforhumanity.org] and immediately sent the group a check. I was overjoyed, because I have searched for years for a...

The journey within.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... I'm glad that T&C devoted the June issue to philanthropy because I think this topic does not get enough attention. I was moved by Thomas P. Farley's story "The Journey of a Lifetime" ["Traveler's Notebook"] describing volunteer vacations,...

Encore for Elton John.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... Reading "Celebrity Givers" [by Jim Brosseau, June], I found it gratifying to learn about the many wonderful charitable efforts of celebrities, such as those of amfAR's own Dame Elizabeth Taylor and Sharon Stone. The article tangentially...

Short stories.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... Thank you for Pamela Fiori's lovely tribute to the late Bobby Short ["Man About Town," June]. She was indeed fortunate to have known him. For older readers like me, her tribute awakened many wonderful memories. In our twenties and thirties, my...

Marriage without borders.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... I thoroughly enjoyed Joe Queenan's "English Lessons" ["Social Graces," June], about the unique nuances that a cross-cultural marriage can bring to one's life. I am an American woman married to a South African, whom I met in Florence. My husband...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
September 1, 2005... The book Passionate Marriage, cited in our July issue, was originally published by W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. Copyright [c] 1997 by David Schnarch. Don't miss the fall 2005 issue of Town & Country Travel--highlighting Bahia, Shanghai,...

Dazzling duos.(PARTIES)
September 1, 2005... As fall arrives, the social season begins, bringing out a full panoply of women dressed in fashions from the world's great designers. The captivating couples on the following pages prove that a woman's best accessory, however, is often the...

Lady Heart[TM] collection.(scene & be scene: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Lady Heart[TM], a unique three-stone diamond design, gives new meaning to the concept of the love for today, tomorrow and always. A myriad of the heart-stopping designs are offering limitless ways to say "I Love You." For more information,...

Doncaster.(scene & be scene: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... The Doncaster collection for fall 2005 brings together the elements of a perfect wardrobe composed of beautiful favorites. It is available by appointment only with consultants in your community. To find a consultant near you, please call...

Life at the top.(ON THE TOWN)(TOP OF THE ROCK)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Lovers of Manhattan's legendary skyline will soon have a new vantage point from which to appreciate its splendor. TOP OF THE ROCK, an observation deck that was once the crowning glory of Rockefeller Center, will open this fall after a...

A new leaf.(ON THE TOWN)
September 1, 2005... With its delightful stick-figure illustrations and eye-catching text, Munro Leaf's HOW TO SPEAK POLITELY AND WHY (Universe; $14.95) brings the menacing little errors in children's grammar to life. A prominent mid-century children's-book author,...

Taking the cake: the best desserts we've seen and tasted in a while--delivered overnight straight to your doorstep.(ON THE TOWN)
September 1, 2005... TAKING THE CAKE The best desserts we've seen and tasted in a while--delivered overnight, straight to your doorstep. By Andrew Sessa LOVE AT ICING ON FIRST BITE THE CAKE ...

Old charm, contemporary comfort.(ON THE TOWN)(Esprit Saint Germain)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... While the neighborhood around the thirty-one-room ESPRIT SAINT GERMAIN hotel in the heart of the Left Bank spells time-tested elegance, the hotel's interiors offer 21st-century style and amenities. The combination makes for one of the most...

Not-so-shaggy-dog tale.(ON THE TOWN)(Henley: A New York Tail )(Brief Article)(Book Review)
September 1, 2005... When Lulu Ziminski, "a fashion maven extraordinaire who was world-famous for her flair," meets Henley, a Japanese Chin, at the Sweetie Pie Pet Shop, it's a perfect match. So begins Henley: A New York Tail (Glitterati; $20), written and...

Yowsa, it's YAUATCHA!(ON THE TOWN)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Having captured London's imagination and palate with Hakkasan, his dramatic, clubby, basement-level magnet for Chinese-food lovers, entrepreneur Alan Yau has now taken a more democratic turn with an all-day, seven-days-a-week dim sum parlor on...

Magic moss.(IN THE GARDEN)
September 1, 2005... For centuries the Japanese have appreciated the aesthetic appeal of moss. They're not alone; people come from all over to visit Saihoji in Kyoto, considered to be the most beautiful of all moss gardens, with its cool, green carpets rolled out...

Both forks uncorked.(IN THE COUNTRY)
September 1, 2005... The idea of fine wine from New York's Long Island was once considered a joke. Now, after thirty years of progress, the joke's on anyone who ignores the offerings of the region's still-maturing North and South Forks. "The reds don't taste like...

Pantry provisions.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Cooking in a second home can be immensely rewarding: the kitchen is often larger, the ingredients fresher, the preparation more leisurely. You plan meals around your finds at a farmers' market, bakery, butcher or fish shop. Still, you'll need...

Valley at its peak.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Restaurant Review)
September 1, 2005... These days, most top chefs cook with as many fresh local ingredients as possible. And Jeff Raider is no exception. Lucky for him, his VALLEY RESTAURANT AT THE GARRISON (below) is located in the fertile Hudson River Valley. Set on 300 acres in...

Swell Wellies.(IN THE COUNTRY)(rubber boots )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... You might think of Wellies as the military-green rubber boots worn by farmers and British aristocrats. But the once strictly utilitarian footwear--originally made of leather and designed to the specifications of the duke of Wellington in...

In Vin we trust.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Vintrust: cellar-management company)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... In 2003, after finding his burgeoning wine collection too time- and space-consuming to handle on his own, Andre de Baubigny, a former investment banker, started Vintrust, a San Francisco- and Napa-based cellar-management company with clients...

Carmen Dell'Orefice.(FASHION and STYLE)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... OCCUPATIONS: Model (she's been posing for more than sixty years and has appeared on more magazine covers and in more fashion stories--including T&C's--than just about any other woman); author of Staying Beautiful, a book on how to look your...

All we want for September is ...(FASHION & STYLE: News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... PRADA'S gorgeous black silk evening coat embellished with intricate passementerie ($5,705). At selected Prada boutiques, 877-997-1900. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Easy rider: To celebrate its sixtieth birthday, CELINE brings its Sulky...

The empire rises.(FASHION & STYLE: News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Channel your inner Josephine with a softly flowing Empire-waist dress. Based on a neoclassical look revived in early-19th-century Europe (particularly in Napoleon's France--hence the name), today's versions are mighty alluring. Below, from...

Locman Italy.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Locman's Panorama is a classic among watches. The unique styling begins with a dome crystal, 18K gold elegant case in a tonneau shape, Arabic numerals and lovely crocodile strap. Also available in a stainless steel version, this model is truly...

Primigi.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Elegant Italian footwear for the well-dressed child. Featuring "Sophie" in suede with wool flower appliques. Please visit primigi.com to preview Primigi's distinctive fall/winter 2005 collection or call 800.562.2212 for a Primigi retailer near...

Tourneau since 1900.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
September 1, 2005... Tourneau Time Dome, the world's largest watch store, at The Forum Shops at Caesars in Las Vegas. With the latest technology and innovative design, Tourneau showcases a collection of more than 8,000 fine timepieces from over 100 world famous...

Juliana colleczione.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Fashion Savvy in Tarzana: Juliana Collezione has designed yet another beautiful and exciting fall collection. To arrange your exclusive showing, call Juliana Fashion Consultant Shellie Ross at 818.705.5727 for appointments starting September...

J.J.Marco.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
September 1, 2005... The newest J.J. Marco holiday collection is bold and elegant with a feminine edge. Because women today want to be seen and heard, yet retain their grace and charm, designers Julianne and Mark have chosen to use a beautiful soft finish on 18K...

New York Junior League.(scene and be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Over 4,300 runners participated in the first annual New York Junior League's Mother's Day Race to Erase Domestic Violence on Sunday May 8 in New York's Central Park. Held in conjunction with New York Road Runners, Inc., the race featured a...

Plush life.(FASHION & STYLE)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Embrace fall with these rich, jewel-toned velvet accessories. Clockwise from top right: CELINE d'Orsay pumps with patent-leather trim ($460). HOGAN Postcard shoulder bag ($595). GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI pumps with green ribbon and jewel detail ($495)....

Frame it.(FASHION & STYLE)(Handbags)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Handbags built around a metal frame are back in vogue this season. Clockwise from top right: MARC JACOBS python and leather Chevron ($1,795). PRADA silk floral-print bag ($1,495). BOTTEGA VENETA faceted-snakeskin bag ($2,750). FENDI...

Fine footwear.(FASHION & STYLE)
September 1, 2005... For more than a hundred years, men of style-Frank Sinatra and Federico Fellini, Baron Philippe de Rothschild and the Duke of Windsor--have worn Berluti dress shoes. Renowned for its superior craftsmanship, great looks and deep patinas, the...

Polo does tennis.(FASHION & STYLE)
September 1, 2005... His company might be named for the sport of polo, but RALPH LAUREN hasn't let this fact limit his athletic-design purview. In the past few years, this master of classic American style has successfully created lines of golf and ski apparel. Now...

That old black magic.(JEWELRY)
September 1, 2005... Dark and dramatic, these earrings are sure to mesmerize. Clockwise from top left: TITO PEDRINI onyx and rock-crystal earrings ($9,300), 212-888-3355. STEPHEN RUSSELL onyx, diamond and platinum earrings ($22,000), 212-570-6900. VHERNIER FOR...

Bedeck your neck.(JEWELRY)
September 1, 2005... Wear color--and lots of it! Sapphires, tourmalines, aquamarines, citrines, amethysts and diamonds come together in a burst of brilliance for fall. Necklaces by, from left: SHINE ($38,000), 212-921-7176. VALENTE MILANO ($32,800); 877-851-3400....

A rosy future.(WATCHES)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Whether you call it rose, red or pink gold, this flattering metal is just right for a watch bracelet. Clockwise from top right: HARRY WINSTON Avenue C ($42,100), 800-988-4110. OMEGA Constellation Quadrella ($12,595), 800-76-OMEGA. PATEK...

Bejeweled: dress up with this season's vivid hues.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
September 1, 2005... This fall, adorn yourself with gemstones: sea-green emeralds, regal purple amethysts and deep-blue sapphires. From opulent eye shadows to sultry berry lipsticks, these shades complement fashion's rich velvets, luscious brocades and fur-trimmed...

Skin perfect.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
September 1, 2005... With all the warnings about sun damage and skin cancer, it seems the sun's a fiery ball out to get us--well, at least to age us. But wearing sunscreen often falls by the wayside, along with other daily essentials like exercising and drinking...

Purple power.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Nutritionists aren't urging you to eat a rainbow array of fruits and vegetables just to sell more purple cabbage. Color is created by phytochemicals, which may lessen your cancer risk. So it wasn't mere aesthetics that drew haute-makeup creator...

Trick and treat.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
September 1, 2005... We adore the quick fix, as in products that conceal under-eye circles, but we also love actual treatments for our problem areas. So we snapped up NATURA BISSE'S new Special Fx line. The Spanish skin-care company designed five creams ($44-$52),...

Gut insight.(BEAUTY & HEALTH; overuse of antacids)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... It's fine to take over-the-counter acid reducers such as Zantac or Pepcid AC for stomach distress now and then, but if you pop these pills like after-dinner mints, beware: you could develop what some doctors call "leaky-gut syndrome."...

Silky hair.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
September 1, 2005... The summer sunshine was good for your soul, but not so good for your hair. Luckily, turning dry, strawlike hair into silk isn't just the stuff of fairy tales. German hair-care giant MARLIES MOLLER'S Pashmisilk line ($50-$80) contains protein...

How to work with a trainer: make the most of your time by enlisting the right exercise ally.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
September 1, 2005... Whether you want to tone up, lose weight, boost your energy, build strength or just do something healthy for yourself, working with a personal trainer may be the way to go-provided you find your perfect match. Here, ten quick tips for finding...

Weighing in: two of the industry's leading personal trainers reveal their secrets to attaining the body beautiful.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
September 1, 2005... KACY DUKE * Where you'll find her: At Equinox Fitness gyms in New York City and Los Angeles. * Famous physiques: Julianne Moore, Iman and Veronica Webb. * The results are in: "It's about balancing the emotional, spiritual and...

Help for sun damage.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Sunshine is good for the soul, and as autumn quickly approaches, oh, how we relish summer's last golden rays. But the sun has a serious downside. Fredric Brandt, a dermatologist practicing in New York and Miami, estimates that sun exposure...

Nurture with nature.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for September)
September 1, 2005... The Estee Lauder Companies' newest venture is a natural. GRASSROOTS ($6-$18) is a collection of skin and hair products, with special lines for postpartum moms, babies, kids, even pets, all formulated with wholesome ingredients and without...

Prevent with peptides.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for September)
September 1, 2005... There's been a lot written in recent years about the efficacy of peptides, specifically the pentapeptide, a chain of five amino acids that penetrates the skin's surface to boost collagen production. Now, industry innovator GALE HAYMAN (remember...

Lie back.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for September)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... You wear sunscreen religiously, you've sworn off alcohol and cigarettes, your dermatologist is on your speed dial, and your vanity is stocked with the latest wrinkle antidotes. You think you've got the upper hand on fine lines and aging, right?...

Think ahead.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for September)
September 1, 2005... After last year's flu-vaccine shortage, we're hoping to weather this year's influenza season (typically from November through April) with far fewer problems. At press time, things look promising. Von Roebuck, a spokesman for the Centers for...

Tap into Asia.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for September)(Coromandels de Chanel)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Coromandels de CHANEL ($55) is so pretty you'll be tempted to leave it untouched. But resist that urge, because this limited-edition compact, inspired by Coco's fondness for Chinese decorative screens, has many uses: the black creates a...

The art of cooking: portraits in personal taste.(Eric Ripert, Nancy Silverton, Bradley Ogden)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... What did today's most talked-about professional chefs talk to us about? The quest for perfection in their home kitchens, from the freshest ingredients to the most practiced techniques to the best equipment. Thermador's state-of-the-art...

The crossover craze: the classical-music world turns old categories on their ear.(ARTS & CULTURE)
September 1, 2005... FOUR HANDSOME and well-groomed male singers croon in vaguely operatic voices over a souped-up orchestra. They're called Il Divo, and they soared to the top of the American charts this spring after the release of their self-titled debut album,...

The ultimate jazz joint.(ARTS & CULTURE)(Village Vanguard)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... No other jazz club in the world can touch the reputation of the VILLAGE VANGUARD, now celebrating its seventieth anniversary. Established in Greenwich Village by Max Gordon, the cozy, 123-capacity room has seen the likes of John Coltrane, Miles...

What to buy: vintage costume jewelry.(MARKETPLACE)
September 1, 2005... The limited-edition "couture" jewelry that such great 20th-century fashion designers as Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli, Hattie Carnegie and Yves Saint Laurent devised to complement their runway creations was fabulous--even if it was faux....

Wholly Trinity.(ARTS & CULTURE)(Trinity Church restoration)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... In 1877 the artist John La Farge was paid $8,000 to create more than sixty biblical murals for the new TRINITY CHURCH in Boston's Copley Square. La Farge was known for his unabashedly vivid palette, and the architect H. H. Richardson hoped that...

The mighty Penn.(ARTS & CULTURE)(Irving Penn)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... During a glamorous career that is in its sixth decade, Irving Penn, now eighty-eight, has taken iconic pictures of Picasso, Colette, the Grateful Dead, Vogue models in designer frocks, the mud men of New Guinea and even crushed cigarettes....

Hot ticket.(ARTS & CULTURE)
September 1, 2005... On September 10, Denver's Opera Colorado will debut its $86 million Ellie Caulkins Opera House with a benefit celebration that features, among other performances, a debut of its own: soprano Renee Fleming will perform a newly commissioned song...

Back to Burma: for their fiftieth wedding anniversary, a writer and his wife take a sentimental journey on the Irrawaddy River.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)
September 1, 2005... LAST FALL MY WIFE and I celebrated our fiftieth wedding anniversary by going to upper Burma and taking a steamboat down the Irrawaddy River. I like to think we're the only couple who ever did that for their anniversary. But the idea didn't come...

The latest from Marrakech.(ON LOCATION)
September 1, 2005... Suddenly everyone in Europe seems to be falling under the spell of Marrakech again. Stylish new hostelries, restaurants and nightclubs now complement the city's exotic beauty and irresistible shopping. WHERE TO STAY Aman addicts will head...

A Fornasetti fantasy.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Fornasetti Guest Apartment)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Admirers of 20th-century-design impresario Piero Fornasetti (the so-called "designer of dreams") will rejoice at news of the recent opening of the FORNASETTI GUEST APARTMENT (above) in Milan. Situated in a wing of the family's home in the...

South Beach sensation.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Setai)(Hotel Review)
September 1, 2005... One of the most luxurious new hotels in Miami Beach, the SETAI, on Collins Avenue, takes South Beach to unprecedented design and service heights. Travelers looking for Zen calm are thrilled about this soaring oceanfront retreat-perhaps the...

Istanbul observed.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Istanbul: Memories and the City)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
September 1, 2005... Istanbul, Europe's gateway to the East and the former capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, can claim a fascinating, if often bloody, history. In ISTANBUL: MEMORIES AND THE CITY (Knopf, $26.95), Orhan Pamuk, Turkey's most celebrated...

Echoes of deco.(DESIGN TRENDS)
September 1, 2005... In replicating even the finest details of the legendary Art Deco master Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann's furniture, FRANK POLLARO has earned a place in the highest echelon of custom craftsmen--not to mention enviable commissions from Peter Marino,...

In the clear.(DESIGN TRENDS)
September 1, 2005... Only a crystal ball might have predicted the return of fragile crystal furniture in these fast times. But lo and behold, this fall three companies are making tables to see through, if not dance on. Lalique introduces its Perles d'Eau table...

Guess who's coming to dinner? Surprise! It's you and your kids, carving out quality time for supper.(SOCIAL GRACES)
September 1, 2005... THE CONCEPT of family dinner often evokes a sense of nostalgia for a simpler time. Dad's job was to go out and earn a living while Mom stayed home and cleaned the house, washed the clothes and prepared a well-balanced, perfect food-pyramid meal...

Shades of autumn.
September 1, 2005... Dramatic greens, bright blues and other vivid colors are at home on the splendid grounds of the medieval Chateau de Bagnols. Take a leisurely--and fashionable--ride through the picturesque region of Beaujolais. The glorious French wine...

Deep night: to show off your dark side, you'll need something black, something brown and something blue.
September 1, 2005... If you're concerned that every woman in the room will be wearing black, shake things up with this Oscar de la Renta ensemble and its bit of blue: a cashmere pullover embroidered with glass stones and brass medallions ($2,100) and a black...

Highly decorative: be inspired. The latest accessories feature surprising textures, ornate embellishments and rich palettes.
September 1, 2005... This page, from top: Manolo Blahnik flower-embroidered flannel Kayal pumps ($654). Fendi velvet bag with flower detail ($1,040). Christian Louboutin python Palace Zeppa platform sandals ($1,095). Chloe pleated-silk St. James bag ($1,100)....

Romance is in the air ... and in strikingly feminine fashions that evoke a sense of history.
September 1, 2005... Hearts will soar as you glide by in Dior by John Gallianots midnight-blue sequined silk gown ($10,530)--which has more than a touch of old-time Hollywood glamour--and embroidered black wool peacoat ($5,280). Cynthia Rose diamond, sapphire and...

35 must haves for fall: boots and bags, coats and cardigans--T&C rounds up the most enticing wardrobe wonders of the season.
September 1, 2005... 1 A DARING ENSEMBLE Prada's shawl-neck wool jacket ($1,220), tapered skirt ($930) and patent-leather belt ($240). 888-977-1900. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 FLAT AND FLASHY These boots were really made for walking. From left:...

Top coats: from parkas to peacoats, camel hair to corduroy, this selection of the best in men's outerwear won't leave you out in the cold.
September 1, 2005... CHESTERFIELD Etro gives this traditional Chesterfield topcoat ($1,700) a modern makeover, juxtaposing a classic single-breasted wool-herringbone body with surprising splashes of color--lime-green felt under the velvet collar and a bold,...

Weddings.
September 1, 2005... Judith Irene Byrd and Ronald Edward Blaylock were married on May 20 at St. Thomas Church in New York City. After the evening ceremony, the couple celebrated with family and friends at a black-tie dinner dance at the University Club. The bride,...

Serious dark circles?[TM]: "the first product specifically developed for serious dark circles ... not the kind that pop up in the morning and are gone by breakfast, but the kind of serious dark circles that stay around forever ... making you look old, tired and exhausted.".(NEW PRODUCT UPDATE)(Hylexin)
September 1, 2005... Do you know what actually "causes" serious dark circles? I thought I did... but I was wrong. Like most people, I thought dark circles were caused by hard partying, working late, being tired or simple allergies. But according to most research...

Horoscopes.
September 1, 2005... September Virgo August 24-September 23 You're a rational Virgo, so you tend to tone down your expectations and stick to safe and secure routines. But recently the mind-numbing sameness of it all is beginning to drive you up the wall....