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Show Wednesday, September 14, 2005 DAILY HERALD STYLE-PHILE | Higher waists, thicker belts among early BEAUTY, HOME AND FASHION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS trends at Fashion Week Spectacul SamanthaCritchell THE ASSOCIATED PRESS New York Fashion Week turned its full attention to details as Oscar dela Renta unveiled elaborate embroi- » ” deries on his designs fors spring 2006. Teri Hatchergoesfor the Nice ’n Easy look De la Renta is known to be as muchofa perfectionist in his gardenas heis at his sketchpad. His collection, which he previewed Monday, included a black ballgown Samantha Critchell covered with white flowers that looked as if each petal were a uniquedesign. Anotherstunning look was a champagne-colored THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ‘Teri Hatcheris hiding her gray hair — andshe’s not shy about talking about it. ° tulle embroidered gown with Hatcher, the Emmy-nominated star of “Desperate Housewives,”is the new spokeswoman forClairol’s Nice ’n Easy hair color. The natural brunette, with a gray spot that she’s had since she was 25 right in the middle, uses medium golden brown. “I'm not the kindof person who can get involved in things I don’t believein. I'm a very honest and openperson.I’m not slightly misshapenpaillettes that picked upthelight. A feather jacket overa dainty taupe chiffon scarf-neck gown also was a new twist. Daytimestylés included a delicate ivory chiffon blouse with ruffles at the bust, a confetti tweed suit and a brown knit top with a red linen skirt with brownand orange beads aroundthehips. A dress madeof horizon- a good liar. I might be an OK tal rows ofnavy and white grosgrain ribbonalternating actress butI’m not a good liar,” she told The Associated Press in arecent telephoneinterview. Hatcherwill star in both the with rows ofsheertulle is for the more daring woman, perhapsa sexy star such as Eva Longoria, whosat in the print and TV ads for the at- homehair color. “Inall my career, in my ups and downs,I’ve never had a beauty campaign. This was meaningful that at almost 41 yearsold,I could be getting myfirst beauty campaign,” Hatchersaid.“It made mefeel really great.” In the year since “Desperate Housewives” becamea phenomenon,she did receive other offers from cosmetics and hair companies, but she said she front row of dela Renta’s runway show. Carolina Herrera pre- viewed a collection that wasas crisp as the radishes — yes, radishes — featured in manyof her embroideries andprints. Actress Teri Hatcher prepares to film a commercial for Clairol’s Nice‘n Easy haircolor. Hatcheris hiding her gray hair —andshe’s not shy about talking about it. The natural brunette, who's had a spot of Herrerasaid she used prints, whichalso included polkadots and oversized dark flowers,to create visual gray since she was 25, uses | medium golden brown. “It fits my personality and lifestyle. My daughteris much more important to me than how I look that day, so on days whenI’m rushing to get my daughter to school and rushing to work,if I don’t have to worry about myhair looking good, then it’s a good thing.” But the day she shot the TV spot at the Biltmore Hotelin Los Angeles, the Clairol team paid moreattention to her hair during a few hours than she does the rest of the year, Hatcher said with a laugh. “I had to wait on the set until my hair was Patrice Louvet, vice president of global hair colorants for Clairol, said Hatcher was a perfect her runway show on Mon- day werehigher waists and thick belts, especially on long dresses — bestillustrated by a graphicblack-and-white print chiffon gown with a pink floral raffia belt. imilar appeal :anda similar per- Manyofthe looks were wearable, a welcome buzzword on the runways this season. Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the ’90s. ‘A womanof any age could “A celebrity allows the woman at hometo identify with some- one, which youdon't get wah a traditional model,” hair and took a shower.” Other spring trends embraced by Herrera during ae "re approachable, natural, relatable,” he said. The companyhas tradition of working with TV actresses: Linda Evans in the 1980s and ready. Every last strand was in result from her palette of color for next season. match for the product. “She's an accomplished actress who has successfully reinvented herself in her career. a Teri andClairol have a place — andit looked good. But I came homewith my perfect excitement. She got the same brown,flamingo pink, | coffee | thymegreenandskyblue, whichis emerging as a hot likes the sound of Nice’ n Easy. Clairol explained. wear the white cottonshirt and black-and-whitefloral flat-front pantsthatsit at the natural waistline, and the sameis trueofa beige-and- blue wool shift with an appliqueof hand- painted flowers The King’s granddaughter new face of Dior fragrance THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Christian Dior creative director John Galliano believed there was only one face with the attitude to bring his newest fragrancetolife andit belongs to Riley Keough, Elvis Presley's granddaughter. “Once youlock eyes with her, you are mesmerized. Ever since I met her she enchanted andinspired me,” Galliano says. Miss Dior Cherie is supposed to be a younger, more modern version ofthe classic Miss Dior perfume, which was modeled after Brigitte Bardot. The character is coquettish, beautiful, full of free energy and Parisian. While Keoughis actually from Los Angeles, she has the “joie de vivre” that would celebrate the fragrance, according to Galliano “The perfumeis sweet, like the girl, and is young and a freshreinvention of Miss Dior. The juice for Miss Dior Cherie is different. I didn’t want to doa reissue or simply rebottle the original; that is not what eteee noris Dior and its ” Galliano says in a eed “Wetook elements ofthe original andblended it with whatthe girlof today would be into, and tied it all together with a feminine bow onthe bottle. I don’t think there are anybottles likethis.” Keoughstars in the ad campaign for the fragrance, and Dior Beauty created a limited edition makeup palette to ac- ter. raeagen “tt was developed by Elle from the Dior archives from tlie 1960s-80s. Gaucho gotchas Some garments that look so stylish on the runway are much harderto pull off on the sidewalk, and gauchos are one of those things. Gauchos — which fall somewhere between pants and a skirt — can be the key to a very of-the-momentlook or they can be a walking fashion faux pas, depending on exactly how you wear them and what youpair them with. Laura McDowell, the fashion spokeswoman for T.J. Maxx, offers these tips for an item she calls “versatile”: D Gauchos are most flattering when worn witha fitted, narrow top because the gauchos themselves areslim at the waist with wide flare to the knee or ankle, » Tops can be matched in colorfor a Jean line, The palette for this fall includes chocolate brown, olive green, black or deep purple.Alternatively, gauchos can be worn with certain femininesilhouettes, such as small print blousesva simple side as too much of a good thing can overpower the wearer,” McDowell advises. » When choosing footwear, select a boot that goes to the knee so the top is covered by the gaucho. The result will be a moreelongated line. If high heels are your preference,pair a pump with a stocking in the same color family. Keep it wi sheer to provide coverage wit! stockings shuldawaysayscoord coordinate with the gauchos.K¢ the bottom of the outfit in one tone puts the emphasis on a narrow waist and more detailed top. Layered looks This fall’s layered look solves underthe bust. “It's a strong departure for her, id Hal Rubenstein, fashion cece of InStyle he’s always havebeen dogging womenfor the past few seasons donepretty,a there isa strong element of craft and craftsma » Layersare an easysolution to covering up both the bare tion wasthe youthfulspirit of by low-rise pants. “By wearing Vienna, Austria, just before the 1920s. “Pure cotton, print- several fashion dilemmas that Herrera midriffs and bottoms caused a longerlength tank as your base layer you can achieve the necessarylengthtofill the void ed chiffon and raffia make this collection both contem- porary andfresh,” she said in her notes. Cynthia Steffe used modernist art as her references. The most inventivelook in and cover the tummy,” says Sarah Eustis, executive vice presidentof design at Express. Fine gauge knits can be layered and worn in many ways and on many occasions. The layered look affords the customer a wayto attain a unique look with each reworking of the ingredients, Eustis says. hercollection, also presented Monday, was a dress of multiple sheer black layers over a white lining that created a grid at the hemline. Other noteworthy styles werea white crochet car- Sweaters andjackets in vary- ing lengths andcolors allow digan with tulle around the neck andbig white buttons down both sidesof the front, a red seersucker baby-doll jacket, and sleek black lacquered trench coat over a each woman to piece together a look according to her own le. style. “It's truly about an anything. goes approach,” she says. ‘Some ideas for layered looks from Express Design Studio: » 1980s retro. An embellished tank underneath a wide neck blousontop;let the embellishmenton the tank peek through around your shoulder. » ‘Sleek and chic. A fitted wrap sweatertied around a drapey knit underthe bust or above your waist toflatter your small upper body. The drapey knit will hide any unwanted bulge below. » Dress up, dress down. A stretched velvet blazer over a party dress, same dress could be worn with an embellished trim camisole and a sheer tank.If there's a chill in the air, add a cropped denim jacket. jade green crochet-and-eyelet shift. Diane von Furstenberg’s spring collection of skirt suits, Bermudashorts and, of course, wrap dresses is sophisticated yet has the designer's signature touches of flamboyance. Ather runway show Sun- day night, von Furstenberg dubbed this new look “La Dolce Diva,” which she said takes inspiration from 1960sera Rome. » Office hip. A tight denim cropped vest over silky top and men’s trousers. » Boho.A cable knit cardigan over a drapey knit top with a long velvet tiered skirt and belt it to cinch it in at the waist or wear it low and slung over your hips. said herinspira- Express Layers are an easy solution to covering up both the bare midriffs and bottoms causedby low-rise pants, according to Express’ vice presidentof design. halter dress was delicate while ‘ H bold ae ‘on Furstenberg’s ture wrap resetnce a standout version in navy cotton eyelet, had fuller skirts and were paired with cork platform shoes by Christian Louboutin. ' |