THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT  
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Thursday, February 1, 1996             TAG: 9602010483
SECTION: DAILY BREAK              PAGE: E1   EDITION: FINAL  
COLUMN: StyleFile
FASHION NEWS YOU CAN USE
SOURCE: BY KIM WADSWORTH, SPECIAL TO THE DAILY BREAK
                                             LENGTH: Medium:   75 lines

CORRECTION/CLARIFICATION: ***************************************************************** The opening reception for an exhibition of jewelry and vanity pieces by local artist Mary Beth Nixon will be next Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. A fashion item in Thursday's Daily Break had the date wrong. The exhibit, which continues through March 11, is at Zeitgeist Gallery, 132 Granby St., Norfolk. Call 622-2517 for information. Correction published Friday, February 2, 1996 on page A2 of THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT. ***************************************************************** ARTISTIC MAKE-OVER TURNS TOOLS INTO THINGS OF BEAUTY

Any great make-up artist will tell you that using good tools like sable brushes and sponges guarantees the best application. Local artist Mary Beth Nixon has taken make-up brushes and other elements found on the vanity table and transformed them into functional art worth admiring. Using sterling silver, fine silver, 14K and 18K gold, Nixon creates pieces with nature themes, such as twigs, rose thorns and ginkos.

An exhibition of her jewelry and vanity pieces can be seen at Zeitgeist Gallery, 132 Granby St., in Norfolk from February 8 through March 11. The opening reception is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. today.

For information call 622-2517. JUST MY SIZE

Did you know that the dress size of the average American women is, contrary to popular belief, a size 14, and that size 8 is the exception?

Just My Size, a company out of Winston-Salem, conducted a major survey for plus-size women and is offering an infoline with recorded information from plus-size supermodel Christine Alt, an advocate of full-figured women in need of fashion and beauty input to feel their very best. Some of her Top 10 wardrobe must-haves: a great basic black dress that goes from day into evening; a classic blazer in a solid color; removable shoulder pads to balance figure flaws.

For more fashion tips call 1-800-IT-FITS-ME. ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL

Pond's has developed the latest breakthrough in the skin care market, offering a unique approach to help control the signs of aging. Prevent & Correct offers a two-in-one packaging concept that allows you to address the problems of sun damage and existing damage.

Using the Prevent part in the morning moisturizes with vitamins and offers sun protection. In the evening, use Correct, a rich cream with alpha hydroxy compounds, to work on your skin as you sleep, improving firmness and reducing the signs of aging.

Suitable for all skin types, it's hypo-allergenic and won't clog pores. It costs $14.99 for a 2.5 oz. package and is available at drugstores and mass market retailers. ILLUSTRATION: Color photos

Makeup tools transformed into art objects by Mary Beth Nixon.

JUST MY SIZE

POND'S

by CNB