Town & Country articles from September 2008

Town & Country archives from September 2008

Dressing up and hunkering down.(EDITOR'S LETTER)(Editorial)
September 1, 2008... IRWIN SHAW, known for his popular novels such as The Young Lions and Rich Man, Poor Man, also wrote short stories. One of his most memorable was called "The Girls in Their Summer Dresses." That title crossed my mind often over the past couple...

Blog behavior.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2008... I am writing in reference to Willow Bay's "Bile in the Blogosphere" ["Social Graces," April]. Although I completely agree with Ms. Bay's take on electronic-etiquette outlaws, I think she should have omitted her implication that we need to...

Presidential praise.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2008... Please accept a heartfelt thank-you from all of us at the Center for Discovery for the article "About a Boy" [by Diane Guernsey], in the June philanthropy issue. While the story was focused on one of the residents, Garett Forman, and his...

Inspired by Ashley.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2008... After reading about Ashley Judd and her involvement with YouthAIDS ["Ashley Reaches Out," by Carol Mithers, June], I was extremely moved, yet overcome with grief. What a selfless young woman to donate her time and energy to such an amazing...

Impressive Ivanka.(In Your Own Words ...)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2008... I picked up July's Town & Country at a neighborhood grocery store in Chicago on Saturday night. Two teenaged boys--one Caucasian and the other African-American--were at the registers. The first scanned the cover of the magazine and said, "She's...

Standing out.(PARTIES)
September 1, 2008... Confident, radiant and impeccably dressed, certain women turn heads everywhere they go (and having an equally appealing date or friend by their side doesn't hurt, either). No matter the occasion, these exceptional few know how to make an...

The ultimate Caesars Palace Las Vegas experience.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
September 1, 2008... Enter to win and you and a guest could be luxuriating in deluxe accommodations at Caesars Palace, unwinding at Qua Baths & Spa with Roman Ritual passes and experiencing The Divine Miss M with tickets to Bette Midler's signature revue, The...

3 Creek Ranch.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 Creek Ranch is a 710-acre natural preserve that offers a private 18-hole Rees Jones golf course, clubhouse and fitness center. Ownership opportunities include: one-half acre cabin home sites, 2 to 5-acre estate...

Anne Klein New York: celebrating 40 years of American luxury sportswear at Neiman Marcus.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
September 1, 2008... Experience the luxury of Anne Klein New York as dedicated shopping specialists help select the best pieces for your Fall wardrobe. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Join us at the following Neiman Marcus locations: Saturday, September 13th NM...

Melrose is the place: how a leafy street in West Hollywood emerged as the go-to spot for fashion-savvy Angelenos.(ON THE TOWN: Chic Shopping)(Directory)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One of the newest arrivals to this suddenly chic shopping area is the boutique of Monique Lhuillier, the Los Angeles-based bridal- and evening-wear designer. A uniformed maid serves refreshments in the space where...

Flower power.(IN THE COUNTRY)
September 1, 2008... "What I love about teaching is that I see my students leaving content because they've created something themselves," says Jane Packer, one of the world's leading floral designers, who owns flower shops and flower-arranging schools in London....

L'Oreal Paris color of hope cosmetics bag.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
September 1, 2008... With every purchase of this universally flattering collection, L'Oreal Paris will donate $5 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF). Only $25 (plus shipping costs) at 888.270.7743, Visit lorealcolorofhope. com for more information. While...

CIRCA.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
September 1, 2008... Eighty of Palm Beach's chicest ladies attended a tropical lunch at Cafe Boulud. The event celebrated the success of jewelry buying firm CIRCA's Palm Beach office, Hosted by Bonnie Stern, the event was attended by Susan Keenan, Phyllis and...

Pamela Fiori, Whoopi Goldberg, Dylan Lauren, Zaha Hadid, Suzanne Wright and Sydeli Miller honored at Spirit of Achievement Luncheon.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The National Women's Division of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine honors exceptional women who have made outstanding contributions in their field. Past honorees include Eleanor Roosevelt, Marlene Dietrich,...

Laura Munder.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stacking wood and diamond bangles. For a retailer near you please call 877.MUNDER2 or visit lauramunder.com.

San Francisco Ballet at 75: The American Tour.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
September 1, 2008... In fall 2008, San Francisco Ballet--America's oldest professional ballet company--will embark on The American Tour, with engagements at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Millennium Park, in Chicago (September 16-21); New York City Center...

Primigi.(scene & be seen: A calendar of events, trunk shows and benefits taking place at a store or location near you.)
September 1, 2008... When well dressed is best--Primigi's ballerina "LONDON" with oversized jeweled vamp. In red patent leather bleed, non-skid rubber sole. Please visit primigi.com or call 800.562.2212. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Sofa or sculpture?(IN THE COUNTRY)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Furniture made by the Brazilian designer Hugo Franca defies easy categorization. When viewed as a collection, his settees, tables and chaise longues resemble nothing so much as massive hunks of burnished wooden sculpture. And the pieces speak...

All natural.(IN THE COUNTRY)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] At a group show in which his works were included, Marc Dennis remembers overhearing a critic say of his paintings that the "images of flora and fauna snap to the surface." "I've always liked that characterization of...

Farm fresh.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Herbfarm)(Restaurant review)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For those who've grown indifferent to the now-ubiquitous tasting menu, the Herbfarm, in Woodinville, Washington (twenty minutes from Seattle), has refreshed the experience. It's there that executive chef Keith Luce,...

Bee good.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Bee Raw Honey)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... If a traditional wine tasting is part of your regular fall entertaining, consider sweetening your guests' palates instead with a honey tasting. Bee Raw Honey, which sells artisanal honeys from American family-owned apiaries, has introduced a...

A Malbec quartet.(IN THE COUNTRY)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Alain Dominique Perrin's adventure in the wine business started as a country-house quest. In 1980, Perrin, then the chairman of Cartier, spotted a great stone pile of a chateau dating to the 12th century in the Cahors region of France (about...

Natalie Massenet.(FASHION & STYLE)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OCCUPATION: Founder and chairwoman of Net-a-Porter.com, the e-commerce fashion site. BACKGROUND: Before launching the company, in 2000, the Los Angeles native was a fashion writer and stylist for WIND, Tatler and...

Fall flowers.(FASHION & STYLE: Trends)
September 1, 2008... Coming this autumn: decorative rosettes on earrings, handbags and coats; bouquets set against earth tones on dresses and shoes. Above: Nina Ricci demi-couture silk-organza gown with embroidered hem ($26,000), at Bergdorf Goodman, NYC,...

Costume party.(FASHION & STYLE)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Crystal jewelry is having its shining moment. Don't hold back--make a bold statement with a fancy, sparkling necklace. Clockwise from top right: BALENCIAGA BY NICOLAS GHESQUIERE blue Poires ($9,875), 212-206-0872....

Short cuts.(FASHION & STYLE)(women's boots)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... The newest ankle boots dare to be different, flaunting peep toes and leather-trimmed cutouts. Wear them with opaque tights or under slacks for an instantly updated look. Clockwise from top right: TORY BURCH Lucille in suede and patent leather...

Kean on Etro.(FASHION & STYLE: Men)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... KEAN ETRO, head of menswear for Etro, has the velvet touch when it comes to making clothes, but he also should be credited with giving literal meaning to the term. "When you touch one of this season's velvet overcoats," he says, "it's like...

Snake charmers.(JEWELRY)
September 1, 2008... Give in to temptation: wrap serpent ring around your finger. Clockwise from top left: K. BRUNINI 18k-gold, bone and diamond ring ($18,550), at Neiman Marcus, San Diego, 800-365-7989. ROBERTO COIN 18k-gold and diamond Cobra ($4,700),...

Black magic.(JEWELRY)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Always alluring, black diamonds add a hint of mystery to their classic white counterparts. Clockwise from far right: STEFAN HAFNER Moon Rock ring ($13,906), 888-441-2121. JUDITH RIPKA Truffle necklace ($135,000), 212-517-8200. STAURINO FRATELLI...

Queen for a day.(JEWELRY News)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] L.A.-based LA REINA COLLECTION unveils Evoluzione, a new line of mostly one-of-a-kind titanium pieces. The lightweight, easy-to-wear metal has a rich, iridescent quality. Titanium and diamond earrings ($27,200), at...

Introducing Emily Armenta.(JEWELRY News)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ARMENTA, which began as a project for an M.B.A. class six years ago, has evolved into a thriving thirty-person company for Houston designer Emily Armenta. A talented goldsmith, Armenta herself mixes the metals used...

Favorite find.(JEWELRY News)
September 1, 2008... We adore this handcrafted, one-off necklace ($87,477) by Turkish designer SEVAN. Surrounded by diamonds and cabochon-cut amethysts and citrines set in 24k yellow and rose gold, the amethyst center stone features an intaglio of a dove with open...

New arrivals.(HOT SHOPS)(Directory)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kwiat, New York: To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Kwiat opened its first store, at 725 Madison Avenue. Check out the gorgeous new Vintage Collection with seventy-five pieces of Art Deco-inspired jewels....

Fun time.(WATCHES)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designers are getting creative these days by mixing Roman and Arabic numerals of varying sizes and adding multiple dials. From left: CARTIER Libre Collection 18k-white-gold, freshwater- pearl and diamond watch on...

The Midas touch.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
September 1, 2008... Gold tones complement fall's traditional colors. Use CHANEL's versatile pencil, Precision Eye Define in Teak ($28), on the upper lash line to add drama to the eyes. Blush is a must for warming up a fall complexion. Brush on YVES SAINT...

Juliette's juggling act.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's fair to say that JULIETTE BINOCHE lives in Paris, but good luck spotting her there these days. The French film star (known for her roles in The English Patient, Chocolat and Dan in Real Life) shot five movies...

Our beauty editor's slightly unscientific guide to dust-mite control.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
September 1, 2008... I've been reading up on these little buggers that inhabit your bed (and can cause allergic reactions like sneezing; wheezing; itchy, puffy eyes; and eczema), because a publicist recently invited me to send in my pillow so it could be tested for...

Fragrance trend: magnolia.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For fragrance makers, magnolia is the flower of the moment. Paris-based perfumer Pierre Bourdon is intrigued by its "false innocence." Inhale the blossom's loveliness-and then, says Bourdon, notice the hint of earthy...

The skinny on diet aids.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
September 1, 2008... Lose weight and enhance your health: this seductive claim is touted by makers of herbal supplements, but it pays to be a skeptic. Some natural diet aids may not even contain the active ingredient advertised on the bottle, cautions Wendy...

Scented waters.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(L'Eau des Hesperides)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Diptyque introduced its first eau de toilette, L'Eau, in 1968, the crisp, spicy floral was a refreshing alternative to the headier oriental perfumes of the time. To celebrate the fragrance's fortieth year, the...

Wellness for your skin.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A visit to Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona, is as much about restoring your health as it is about learning preventive practices that will help maintain it. So when the spa set out to create its skincare collection,...

Cult-favorite concealer.(NEWS FLASH)
September 1, 2008... Now hear this, fans of Cle de Peau Beaute's concealer ($68): your favorite creamy cover-up now comes in a new color. In response to consumer demand, the brand has just added a fourth, deeper hue called Honey. Plus, the formula has been improved...

Prevent ovarian cancer.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
September 1, 2008... Using oral contraceptives for fifteen years can cut your risk of ovarian cancer by 58 percent; for one to four years, by 22 percent, according to a study reported earlier this year in the Lancet. "One theory as to how this works is that cancer...

Must-dos for September.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
September 1, 2008... 1. HANDLE HANDS WITH CARE We've washed our hands of the irritating cleansers known as sulfates and have been lathering up instead with APOTHIA's gentle sugar-and-coconut-based Hand & Body Washes ($28 each), ronrobinsoninc.com. ...

Fair dealers: meet the women who bring their keen insights--not to mention their array of glittering goods to this month's Paris Biennale des Antiquaries.(ARTS & CULTURE)(Marella Rossi Mosseri, Nicole de Pazzis-Chevalier, Cheska Vallois and Gisele Croes)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IN THE ARENA of haute antiques, female dealers maybe as rare as the objects they sell. We turn the spotlight on four exceptional women who will be commanding booths at the twenty-fourth edition of the Paris Biennale...

Must-sees September.(ARTS & CULTURE: Fall Preview)(Brief article)(Calendar)
September 1, 2008... Photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders and movie critic Elvis Mitchell have collaborated to produce the Black List Project, portraits in photography and film of prominent African-Americans, on view through October 26 at Houston's Museum of...

The comedian of the opera.(ARTS & CULTURE: Fall Preview)
September 1, 2008... Upon being hired to direct his first opera, which opens September 6 in Los Angeles, Woody Allen commented, "I have no idea what I am doing, but incompetence has never prevented me from plunging in with enthusiasm." Placido Domingo, the general...

Postcard from Chicago.(ARTS & CULTURE: Fall Preview)(Joffrey Ballet's Joffrey Tower)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Joffrey Ballet began in 1956 as six dancers touring the country in a station wagon pulling a U-Haur trailer. And despite years of performing at New York's City Center and over a decade in residence in Chicago,...

A brand-new bag for Chanel.(ARTS & CULTURE: Fall Preview)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What may be the world's most pathbreaking new museum-at least in terms of its architecture-will be landing in New York's Central Park on October 20, and it's arriving courtesy of the fashion business. Landing is...

The Da Vinci lode.(ARTS & CULTURE: Fall Preview)(Leonardo da Vinci: Drawings From the Biblioteca Reale in Turin)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "The most beautiful drawing in the world," proclaimed Bernard Berenson about Leonardo da Vinci's Study for Madonna of the Rocks (above; circa 1483-1485). Now the study, along with ten other Leonardo works on paper...

A Mamet moment and more: New York theater this season.(ARTS & CULTURE: Fall Preview)
September 1, 2008... While the rest of us were all tied up reapplying sunscreen and enjoying a good rose with lunch, the theater world was prepping one of the more diverse fall lineups in recent memory. Some highlights: THE STORY ...

Orient expressions.(DESIGN TRENDS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Invite your guests to an exotic table that's dressed in dragons, serpents and shades of amber and gold. Clockwise from bottom left: NASONMORETTI Royal mouth-blown stemware ($178 each), through Seguso Viro, 212-696-1133. LALIQUE Serpentine tine...

The next top models.(DESIGN TRENDS: Kitchens)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Arriving in stores this fall, a new generation of appliances is positioning itself as more intuitive, efficient and flexible than ever. Here's a taste of the future. * COOKTOPS: Do you favor steaming? Deep-frying? Grilling? Wolf's...

A dream kitchen gets real.(DESIGN TRENDS: Kitchens)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bulthaup, the German company whose Minimalist kitchens--fairly maximally priced--make architects and aesthetes swoon, is now introducing the B1, the most affordable Bulthaup kitchen to date (above; from $18,000)....

McGuire.(SUPPORTING CAST)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] McGUIRE's new Kitchen Collection offers chairs, stools and tables in a variety of materials, such as rattan, abaca and walnut (from left; $1,800 and $1,350). 800-662-4847. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Hermes.(SUPPORTING CAST)
September 1, 2008... HERMES's Tout Simple stainless-steel serving utensils ($400 for five) are perfectly proportioned for cocktail-hour favorites like oysters. 800-441-4488. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

John Pawson.(SUPPORTING CAST)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] JOHN PAWSON's five stainless-steel pots for When Objects Work have seven-layered bottoms that suit all cooking methods ($230-$426 each). mossonline.com.

Show boat: a new vessel updates the ageless pleasures of monument-hopping along the Nile.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EVER SINCE Thomas Cook booked his first parties of foreign visitors on Nile steamers, in 1860, a trip along the river has been right up there on the traveler's checklist with an African safari and the grand tour. And...

Cool Arabian nights.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... MOROCCO The frenetic masses of Marrakech's Medina neighborhood may result in endorphin-charged touring, but they also make unwinding in a serene space an absolute requirement. Enter Riad Meriem, a newcomer to the city's recent wave of riads and...

The Lanesborough, Italian-style.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(restaurant Apsleys)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LONDON A conspicuously Italian eatery known as Apsleys now holds court in London's venerable Lanesborough Hotel. Despite Apsleys' English pedigree--not to mention the restaurant's Old Guard name (derived from the...

Dauphine's day out.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(French Links Tours' In the Footsteps of Marie-Antoinette)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FRANCE When Marie-Antoinette first toured Paris, in 1773, she was in a gilded carriage. As a guest of French Links Tours' In the Footsteps of Marie-Antoinette, you'll follow the future queen's ill-fated path but in...

Ivy grows Down Under.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Australia)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SYDNEY. Justin Hemmes, the dashing hotelier and nightclub baron, has furthered his influence on the port city with Ivy, a 215,000-square-foot entertainment-and-shopping complex in the heart of downtown. Hemmes...

Building onto paradise.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Villa Nina)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ST. BART'S Devotees of the Eden Rock, on St. Bart's, are lining up to snag a few nights at the hotel's newest addition, the 6,000-square-foot Villa Nina. One of the few full-service beachfront homes on the island,...

Knitted out.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(Cashmere Travel Set from White & Warren)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Say bye-bye to scratchy airplane blankets and swathe yourself in the Cashmere Travel Set from White & Warren ($350) instead. The suede-soled, satin-lined slippers, eye mask and generous-sized wrap, which can double as a blanket, are available...

Flights of fancy.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(JetCombo. com and VirginCharter.com)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Two new services allow you to fly directly from A to B without unnecessary hassles or costs. JetCombo. com lets you tailor an itinerary on charter, private-jet and commercial flights, which means you can access 4,758 public airports, rather...

Nip, tuck and duck! You've recently gone under the knife for some "enhancements." Are your friends allowed to notice? And should you own up?(SOCIAL GRACES)
September 1, 2008... I'VE HAD SO MUCH PLASTIC SURGERY that--cosmetically speaking--I'm bionic. I've had a chin implant and facial liposuction, plus lipo in a few other places, and seven years' worth of Botox, and a couple of things that my famous discretion...

Autumn's in the air: comforting shades of brown, gold, rust and green say "Fall is here.".
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Greet the morning (and a few four-legged friends) in a Louis Vuitton wool-felt coat ($3,525), a Ralph Lauren Black Label crewneck ($498), a Lafayette 148 tweed skirt ($298) and Wolford tights ($42). Bounkit...

Keep it simple: you'll never go wrong in clothing with classic colors and clean lines.
September 1, 2008... Minimalism resurfaces at its best in Versace's one-shouldered navy silkwool dress with a single side pocket and elegant ruching at the waist ($3,730). David Yurman moonstone and blackdiamond ring ($6,500). Opposite: A square neck gives a...

Masterpieces.
September 1, 2008... THE SEASON'S MOST BEAUTIFULLY RENDERED ATTIRE TURNS FASHION INTO ART--AND YOU INTO THE PICTURE OF ELEGANCE. Ingres painted his Grande Odalisque au naturel, but ours is equally irresistible in Oscar de la Renta's floral chiffon strapless...

Dressing the part: Debra Messing wears show-stopping fashions the same way she wears her success--with equal amounts of fun and finesse.(Cover story)
September 1, 2008... EVERY ACTRESS who becomes a star via a television role worries that she'll be typecast for the rest of her life. Certainly, Debra Messing did. When the wildly popular Will & Grace went off the air, in 2006, she says, "I knew I didn't want to do...

So chic!
September 1, 2008... PLEATS, RUFFLES, CRYSTALS AND MORE--DETAILS DEFINE THE LATEST ACCESSORIES [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] From top: Bruno Frisoni patent-leather heels with purple satin trim ($720). Christian Louboutin pleated satin Armadillo d'Orsay pumps...

45 must-haves for fall.(Buyers guide)
September 1, 2008... Pick a number and instantly elevate your style. 1. HIGH-STEPPERS Swarovski crystals and a feminine bow adorn Oscar de la Renta's satin evening shoes ($695). oscar delarenta.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. BEADS AND THINGS ...

Fall girls: eight women, eight cities and the myriad products that carry them through the season.(Buyers guide)
September 1, 2008... HILARY GUMBEL NEW YORK Senior adviser to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF's ambassador program FALL OUTLOOK: "New York is such a nucleus; it's where everything starts--what colors are in, what patterns are in. But while it's an enticing time...

Weddings.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. and Mrs. William Dean White (Mary Clancy Collins, in Reem Acra) Ojai, California [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ms. Jimena Ruiz de Garza, in Melissa Sweet, and Mr. Gerardo Garza Mexico City, Mexico ...

Horoscopes.
September 1, 2008... September [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Virgo August 24-September 23 The only thing you need to guard against right now is your own self-doubt. With the Sun conjoining Saturn in your sign on the 4th, it's time to follow through on...

30 days of fashion--your all-access pass to the world of fashion.(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's Fashion's biggest month again, so we are giving you a bigger 30 Days of Fashion. That means more daily giveaways, more insider's perspective, more exciting events and more fashion. All through September,...

Fern Mallis: senior vice president, IMG Fashion.(FASHION INSIDERS)
September 1, 2008... On my list for fall: I love fall's colors, textures and the layering of clothes. VERONIQUE BRANQUINHO ruffle blouse [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TSE cashmere wrap Metallic handbag [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] MAYBE 'LL ADD...

Ferebee Taube: socialite.(FASHION INSIDERS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... On my list for fall: AFTER BARING LOTS OF SKIN DURING THE SUMMER, IT'S NICE TO FINALLY BE ABLE TO PUT ON A COZY SWEATER. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CALVIN KLEIN tailored cashmere coat CHRIS BENZ raccoon jacket [ILLUSTRATION...

Lesley Scott: editor in chief, Fashiontribes.com.(FASHION INSIDERS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... On my list for fall: FALL GIVES YOU SO MANY MORE OPTIONS TO BE CREATIVE AND INJECT SOME FANTASY. BURBERRY PRORSUM amber glass cluster necklace [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] LIMI FEU black blazer BALENCIAGA jacket PRADA...

Erin Fetherston: fashion designer.(FASHION INSIDERS)
September 1, 2008... On my list for fall: RIDING BOOTS--THEY'RE A PERFECT SEGUE INTO A NEW SEASON WHILE YOU'RE STILL WEARING LITTLE SUMMERY DRESSES. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] MIU MIU riding boots NARS candle in Jaipur ALAIA pumps ERIN...

Linda Fargo: senior vice president, women's fashion director. and store presentation, Bergdorf Goodman.(FASHION INSIDERS)
September 1, 2008... On my list for fall: THIS FALL THERE ARE NQ MANDATES--THERE'S BALANCE BETWEEN OPTIONS IN PROPORTION, VOLUME, AND VIBE. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] BALENCIAGA black sheath dress YVES SAINT LAURENT coat TOM BINNS Massai...

Olivia Chantacaille: creative director: Chantacaille Beaute.(FASHION INSIDERS)
September 1, 2008... On my list for fall: THE CHIC JACKETS, THE ELEGANT COATS AND THE CASHMERE KNITS. PHILIP CRANGI for VERA WANG crystal braided necklace [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] PRADA guipure lace dress GIAMBATTISTA VALLI white dress ...

Brandusa Niro: editor in chief, The Daily, Fashion MINI and fashionweekdaily.com.(FASHION INSIDERS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... FUR. I'VE BEEN LOVING FUR FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER, AND I SEE NO REASON TO CHANGE NOW. J MENDEL fur [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] BOTTEGA day suit [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] GUCCI dress LANVIN necklace SHOPPING....

Alison Brod: owner and ceo, Alison Brod Public Relations.(FASHION INSIDERS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... AS A MOTHER OF TWO, I FIND MYSELF WEARING LONGER SKIRTS AND BEING PERHAPS JUST A TOUCH MORE DEMURE. I PLAN TO BUY MORE JEWEL-TONE SATIN. THEORY jewel-tone blouse [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] JILL STUART navy taffeta dress JIMMY...