May 2010: Fashion

Warming trend Lille Smallwood wears a Bantu one-piece bathing suit ($120) and Sonja R. rings ($48 each) from Derriere de Soie (105 E. Main St., 977-7455).   Suit yourself Meredith Heiderman wears an Aloha Navy Paisley bikini from Duo ($38, 101 Elliewood Ave., 979-1212).   Splash of color Broocks Willich wears a Mouillé fuschia bikini […]

Going to health

 There are a lot of ways I could blame my eating habits on other people: My Mennonite grandmother, for instance, thinks mayonnaise is an acceptable topping on salads; the highlight of my family reunions is the chocolate buffet to which everyone contributes; a classic dinner growing up was “Chunky soup and rice,” for which one […]

NEW! February 2010: Tickled pink

Play around:   Try a shorter skirt over a longer dress to give your outfit a bit more dimension. Or, match your umbrella and rainboots to pull your look together, tip to toe. CLICK TO ENLARGE Laura Dillon wears a Cynthia Vincent hot pink slip dress from Eloise ($280; 219 W. Water St., 295-3905); an […]

February 2010: Instant Decorator

Let us help shed some, er, light on your inner decorating genius. This month’s project is a simple chandelier, made with beads and yarn, that’s fully customizable to match your décor. Bright, no? Materials: Clear beads; thick string (or yarn); metal hoops in two sizes, one large and one small; hanging light bulb. Tools: Scissors, […]