THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, January 11, 1996 TAG: 9601120687
SECTION: DAILY BREAK PAGE: E1 EDITION: FINAL
COLUMN: STYLE FILE
FASHION NEWS YOU CAN USE
SOURCE: BY KIM WADSWORTH, SPECIAL TO THE DAILY BREAK
LENGTH: Medium: 91 lines
HERE'S AN EARLY fashion forecast of what's to come this spring:
The jacket/dress ensemble
Wide belts and silver chain belts
Pantsuits and jumpsuits
Graphic prints (watch for the return of Pucci and Lilly Pulitzer designs)
The return of ultrasuede
Seasonless fabrics (like microfibers and tricotenes)
Scarves
Shoulder strap handbags
Bright pastels
Any type of trim (patent leather, braid and piping novelties) BRIDAL SHOW\
It's never too early for brides-to-be to get a start on their shopping. With that in mind, Karen Eagle After Five & Bridal is holding a special trunk show next Thursday through Jan. 21. Robert Kidder, director of sales for Priscilla of Boston, will be on hand to answer questions.
The Priscilla line features a style for every taste, says Karen Eagle, from the simple sleeveless gown to elaborate, lacey designs. Informal modeling and cocktail reception from 5-8 p.m. next Thursday. The store is at 3101 Virginia Beach Blvd. Call 486-8179. SAY WHAT? Neoprine, the fabric used to make wet suits, takes on a second skin. C'est Gyms is the latest line to offer an athletic knapsack in this versatile, lightweight fabric - one that moves from the gym, to the pool and even works as a tote for infants' needs. In red, black and royal blue; $55 at NYFO, Norfolk and Virginia Beach. MATERNITY CHIC\ Mothers-in-waiting know all about finding fashions that are chic, comfortable and flattering. Belly Basics may be the answer. Its Pregnancy Survival Kit offers your basic black, four-piece ensemble, leggings, a long-sleeve dress, skirt and the Survival Tunic. You add the flourishes. In S, M or L, the kit is $150, and is available at Cage in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. CHILL FACTOR\ It's a cold, cruel world out there, and it's not much better indoors, either, according to skin specialists. The humidity in most climate-controlled environments falls below 25 percent, contributing to major dryness. You can combat hydration by drinking lots of water, keeping a humidifier going and using a moisturizing system that keeps moisture sealed to the skin.
Dry-skin help is here from Kiehl's, the legendary New York apothecary established in 1851. Angelo Mesisco Salon in Norfolk now carries the line of down-to-earth skin and hair care products. Shown: Washable Cleansing Milk for Dry Skin, $14; Cucumber Herbal Toner, $14.50; Creme de Corps overall body moisturizer, $14.50; Creme Delegance Reparateur Night Creme, $26.50; Lip Balm, $4.70; and Eye Balm, $16. SPOT CHECK\ Did your eveningwear take a beating over the holidays? Cavair[sic] on your Satin gown? Eggnog on that tuxedo lapel? According to Clothing Care in Hampton, using any water-based substance to remove the spill is the worst thing you can do. Water is especially bad when dealing with silks, where the dyes are very delicate. And don't use club soda. Blot the spot with a towel or tissue to absorb as much of the stain as possible. Ultimately, getting the garment to a cleaning specialist ASAP is the best solution. More questions? Call 838-4050. LEG PRESERVER\ Brightly-hued stockings with lots of texture and design were seen all over the runways at the spring collections. To reduce the toll in wear and tear, try Hosiery Mate, a rinse-free wash that doubles the life of your stockings. $1.75 for 8 ounces at Leggett. Cotton velvet stockings by Wolford, $40 at Mansour, Virginia Beach. ILLUSTRATION: Color photos
MARTIN SMITH-RODDEN/The Virginian-Pilot
Say it with a sterling silver add-a-cube necklace. Cubes are $5 per
letter, available on 14- and 18-inch chains, at NYFO, Norfolk and
Virginia Beach.
PRISCILLA OF BOSTON
Photo
Angelo Mesisco Salon carries Kiehl's products.
by CNB