| Bird Watching O.K., let’s get back to basics on this one. “It,” according to Elinor Glyn, who coined the expression in a novella titled simply “It,” “is that quality possessed by some which draws all others with its magnetic force. With ‘It’ you draw all men if you are a woman all women if you are a man.” While Glyn arrived at this formulation to describe Clara Bow, an American who played the “It” girl in the eponymous 1927 movie version, the writer was herself British. And although Bow’s sweet creaminess o... nytimes.com |
Paris Fashion Week: The prince and the hobo Every fashion week has its big show. That one show that everybody wants to see, that everybody tries to see, but only the exclusive few actually do see. Milan has Prada, New York has Marc Jacobs, Paris has Christian Dior. Dior Homme... nzherald.co.nz |
Belle du jour - bridal beauty tips Gently does it for a picture perfect finish on the big day. Makeup should be subtle, but not invisible, which is one reason most brides opt for a professional application.If you're determined to do your own makeup or are getting... nzherald.co.nz |
Kiwis' workplace attire becoming more casual More than 80 per cent of New Zealanders believe we are increasingly adopting a more casual approach to our workplace attire, according to a survey released today.But anonymous comments on the poll, run by job website Seek, reveal... nzherald.co.nz |
Reed Krakoff Opens Boutique on Madison Avenue Coach executive enters his own clothing line amid the heavyweights. nytimes.com |