THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, November 15, 1995 TAG: 9511140050
SECTION: DAILY BREAK PAGE: E1 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: By Kim Wadsworth
LENGTH: Medium: 67 lines
The shimmering and glimmer of the holidays is almost upon us. So are those enchanted evenings of balls and opening events, office parties and social gatherings. This is your chance to deck the halls and get decked out. MEMO: STORY INSIDE/E3
ILLUSTRATION: PHOTOS BY HUY NGYEN
The Virginian-Pilot
Dream Dance
Phyllis and dance partner Ed could dance all night . She wears a
red chiffon full-length gown with pleated bodice by Mike Benet, $
258. Rhinestone bracelet, $53. and matching dangling earrings, $24.
are dazzling additions. His dream tails and vest, $495. say nothing
less than formal and elegant. All fashions from Karen Eagle After
Five & Bridal.
Nightlights
Who says fluff and frills are gone. The sleek silhouette of
black velvet worn by Susan offers the surprise element of ostrich
feathers to create an unforgettable neckline. The gown, by Dave &
Johnny is $160 from Leggett. The dangling rhinestone earrings are
$100. from Sarah Cohen.
Winter Whites
This is as sophisticated and sleek as it gets. Trudy wears a
two-piece ensemble in shades of winter white. Off the shoulder
top with rhinestone buttons is paired with full-length skirt with
slit. Gown designed by R & J Boutique, $750. Rhinestone studded
earrings, $100. All from Sarah Cohen. Pewter Stardust evening
shoes by Stuart Weitzman, $195. from Goldman Shoes.
Dress Up
It's not hard to find the belles of the ball. Marni wears a
multi-hued beaded jacket with floral design, $ 298. by Lawrence
Kazar. Violet satin skirt, $166. by Black Tie. All from
Karen Eagle After Five & Bridal. Silver bullet shaped metal
evening bag, $85. by Lisette. From Goldman Shoes. Susan bares
serious shoulder wearing a strapless black velvet bustier with
embroidered detail. Gray taffeta skirt andd matching stole give it
all a touch of class. $700. from Binns of Williamsburg. Black satin
purse with rhinestone closure, $110. from Goldman Shoes.
Credits
Fashion Coordinating and Styling: Kim Wadsworth for Wadsworth
Style
Fashion Assistant: Cornita Cole, Norfolk State University
Models: Susan Fahling, Miss Tourism World. Marni Longacre
courtesy of The Model Shoppe. Ed Anderson, Phyllis Harris and Trudy
Lancaster courtesy of Glamour Model & Talent Ltd.
Location: Our thanks to the Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel for
the use of their ballrooms and lobby.
Props and decorations: Courtesy of Norfolk Wholesale Floral
Corporation.
by CNB