tabitha takes on . . . shimmer and shine; She may have a magpie eye for glittery glamour, but Tabitha Simmons prefers her sparkle with an element of surprise.(Brief article)

Byline: Tabitha Simmons

Ask any of my friends, and they'll tell you: I wear sequins about as often as a Folies Bergere showgirl flits about in feathers. I can't remember a time when I haven't answered the call for something that glitters, gleams, and glistens. It's always the same pieces I return to-delicate little twenties capes or those old tops from the sixties that have zippered backs, which I reverse and wear as jackets. But I have a few rules about sparkle. One, I might love this fall's sequined dresses from Marc Jacobs and Dolce & Gabbana, but individual pieces that you can mix up are always better. Two, the spangly piece should be spare and simple, which is why this Matthew Williamson jacket (above) is so good; its lean proportions don't look fussy. Three, I have yet to find fancy ...