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Guide to Fashion & Beauty
A Baltimore Jewish Times Special Section
April 20, 2007
Spring Fashion
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Is Thin Still In?
PHOTO REBECCA GARDNER
The link between high fashion and low weight is more troubling than ever.
Laura Laing will see sweeping changes, however. board. He has received commitments “I think we buy [these fashions]
Special to the Jewish Times Responding to criticism, the U.S. from several Israeli companies that because there aren’t sufficient alterna-
T
he postcard Melissa Needy is fashion organization, made up of use fashion models, but he won’t tives, and we’ve never been educated
holding features three artfully modeling agencies and designers, set stop there. to demand something different,”
Dresses lead the way in spring fashion trends. styled photographs of a non-binding suggestions: healthy food “I will not rest until I convince top she continues.
stunning woman. In small type at the offered backstage and no drinking or fashion designers like Calvin Klein to Ms.Brashich is grateful for Madrid’s
bottom are her measurements and smoking during runway shows.The join the campaign,” he told JTA. stand and the dialogue that has resulted.
Anath Hartmann For women, it seems dresses are height.At 5 feet 11 and 140 pounds,
Special to the Jewish Times back in a big way — in pretty much group also recommended that designers Understandably, there is concern “Spain’s decision has refocused the
this model wears a size 4 — too big for
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ondering if the clothes all styles and colors. not use models under 16 years old among medical professionals and world’s attention on issues like body
you bought last spring high fashion modeling in NewY ork. and set a curfew of midnight. parents that young girls are getting image and media influence.And
“A lot of the fashion for spring is “I have models that really want to
are still in fashion this based on the dress,” says Robyn Dr. Harry A. Brandt, director of the wrong idea of what it means to be that’s great!”
year? We spoke to local clothing be in high fashion in New York,” the Center for Eating Disorders at at a healthy weight. Still, it would be even better news
Fischer, owner of The Red Garter, a explains Ms. Needy, president and
store owners to get the scoop on women’s clothing boutique in Sheppard Pratt in Towson, is sincerely The fashion industry “creates an if the U.S.fashion world were making
what’s hot now. CEO of L&M Modeling Agency in concerned about the models.“The image that does not even exist in firmer stands.“The fashion industry
Pikesville.“Think the casual little Reisterstown.“But they can’t because
dress, the cocktail dress, the office employers encourage weight loss,” nature,” Dr. Brandt says. Computer needs to take a very pro-active stance to
their hips are a little too wide or they’re he says.“They want wizardry has as protect its employees,” Dr.Brandt says.
dress.They’ll be shirt dresses, a little chunky,even at size 4 or 6.”
sundresses and shifts, and some will the clothes to just much to do with Meanwhile, it’s up to parents and
“The U.S. has such a problem hang on the model. fashion these days, the target of fashion magazines —
have embroidery, others will have a with weight, health issues and eating
Bohemian style.” We’re talking about as hips are virtually young girls and women — to resist
Hot spring accessories from the Treasure House problems,” adds Ms. Needy’s booker an industry that trimmed, necks the unhealthy and unrealistic images
Karen Ciurca-Weiner, vice Christine Flowers.
president of Vasarri Boutique in historically has en- lengthened and lips portrayed on catwalks and in the
The fashion industry is now in the couraged people to are plumped using pages of Seventeen and Glamour.
Pikesville, concurs.“One of the don’t carry trends like that which Rhona Rosengarden.“We’re seeing a center of a debate about thinness that
biggest trends this season is the dress,” engage in behaviors Photoshop. “Moms have to remember —
don’t last long.” lot of gold chains on bags, like we did exceeds concerns in the 1960s when that are linked to While the your kids are always watching you
she says.“There’s the day dress that Jeans, that old standby, get a few in the fall, only sleeker and more Twiggy came on the scene. Last
can go into evening, in all patterns, all [anorexia nervosa,] fashion world and listening to what you say,” Ms.
renovations for spring, too. feminine, less biker-chick. Patent November Brazilian model Ana the most deadly cannot shoulder the Waranch says.“Especially girls.”
fabrics and all straps.As far as length “The really wide fit, the 22-inch- leather is huge in black, white, red Carolina Reston died, weighing only
goes, minis are in but we’re also psychological disease.” blame for eating She encourages parents to start
around bell-bottoms, are really in and other colors. Monogrammed 88 pounds. Sisters Eliana and Luisel Famed Israeli disorders among dialogues about what their children
seeing a lot of tunics over jeans.” right now,” describes Scott Wable, necklaces in gold and silver are big, Ramos also died of weight-related
Wondering if those leggings you fashion photographer young girls and consider beautiful and how that
owner of The Jean Pool in Mount though some people like getting causes, Eliana in February and Luisel and modeling agent women,Audrey differs from what they witness in
bought in ’06 will still serve you Washington.“So are the pencil legs numbers on their necklaces, too. I last August.
come warmer months? You can rest Adi Barkan is also Brashich, former popular culture.
and the skinny jeans.They all go have a ‘30’ on mine because both my In September, the Madrid regional concerned about the teen model and “Parents need to tune in to what
PHOTO PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP/GETTY IMAGES
easy.They will, says Ms. Ciurca- really well with gypsy tops, the kids’ birthdays are on the 30th. government banned models with
Weiner.“Leggings are still in, models. Nearly 14 author of “All their kids are doing,” Dr. Brandt says.
peasant-style blouses, which are in, Bracelets are also big; we like the body mass indexes (BMIs) of less than percent of the girls Made Up:A Girl’s Teenagers and older children who are
especially cropped leggings under too. Most of the stuff that’s coming in leather and chain bracelets by the 18 from the city’s fashion week, an
skirts, which gives a softer kind of who came to his Guide to Seeing at risk for eating disorders often
now is the really paper-thin denim in brand Bita.” announcement that caused many in auditions were Through Celebrity withdraw from friends, compulsively
look.Also, short shorts in a kind of a medium wash. For men, it’s about If you’re into belts, Ms. Brodie says, the fashion industry to go on the
nautical look — think stripes in red anorexic, he told the Hype and Cele- exercise, obsessively worry about their
the same: a bootleg or straight leg in a there are a couple of styles you can defensive. Cathy Gould, North Jewish Telegraphic brating Real Beau- weight, refuse to eat with the family,
and blue — are in.As for spring really soft denim.” choose from for spring.“The American director for New York
colors, we’re seeing a lot of Agency in an inter- ty” (Walker & Co., and wear layers of clothing to hide
If you like your jeans a little waist-cinching belt is big right now, modeling agency Elite, called the view. He is now 2006), believes the extreme weight loss.
yellows, greens and lavenders. dressed up, that’s fine as well, Mr. but so is the skinny belt,” she explains. move “outrageous”and discriminatory.
Very pastel.” Not a girly-girl? fighting against these industry does hold And locally, Ms. Needy sees
Wable says. Designers who are hot this spring? Yet Ms. Needy, a model herself, trends by refusing to some responsibility. changes. She’s received calls for more
No worries:“Black and “A really big thing for the summer The Treasure House is all about applauds the move, saying that she
white are still very popular use too-thin models. “I think the fashion industry could representative models. Norman Cole,
is beads and embroidery on jeans. Rebecca Minkoff, Alexis Hudson would welcome BMI restrictions in Instead of encouraging models to do a better job of making changes in owner and manager of Notorious
colors, as are neutrals like And we’re also seeing a lot of jean and the French brand Abaco for the the United States as well.According
sand and beige,” she explains. lose weight, which is the trend the standard definition of beauty it Runway Productions Inc. in Glen
skirts in various lengths.” upcoming warmer weather. to the World Health Organization, according to Ms. Needy, he sends promotes instead of saying that this is Dale, is planning a large spring
As for patterns, forget the If you’re more into accessories If you’re into shoes, ditch the anything below 18.5 BMI is considered
skulls you saw Britney and them home to gain weight. ultimately what women want since fashion show featuring Maryland-
than clothes, we’ve got your spring pointy-toed booties and stock up on underweight, while above 25 BMI is The winner of Mr. Barkan’s they buy the clothes and magazines based designers. He booked models of
Lindsay wearing last season.
PHOTO CHRISTOPHER JUE/ICON SMI
fashion overhaul covered there, too. stacked or wedge heels, round-toe overweight.The National Association competition to find a healthy-sized that showcase the look,” she says. In all sizes for the production.
“Think polka dots and “As far as bags go, clutches are pumps and sandals.They’re sure to go for Eating Disorders notes that the
geometric patterns for the spring,” model was Moran Sankovsky, who is October 2006, Ms. Brashich spoke at “It’s no longer tall, skinny models,”
huge right now for both day and great with those new pastel sundresses average BMI for a high-paid model 16 years old, 5 feet 6 and 139 pounds. Beyond the Mirror, an event for teen he says.“The people who wear the
Ms. Ciurca-Weiner says.“Skulls are nighttime,” says Jodi Brodie, you’ll be buying. I is 16.5.
definitely one of those trends that And Mr. Barkan is toiling to get the girls and their mothers sponsored by clothes are all sizes.” I
co-owner of the Treasure House in It’s not likely that the United States rest of the Israeli fashion industry on Hadassah of Greater Baltimore.
were big a little while back, but we Owings Mills along with her mother, Anath Hartmann is a local free-lance writer. Laura Laing is a local free-lance writer.
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Pikesville
Engravers How Uplifting!
the look is terrible,” Ms.
Bianco says.“You want
your bra to fit low and
bras are also tag free,so there’s nothing
scratchy under your shirt.You can also
buy bra accessories, such as holders to
snug. It should fit parallel keep your straps in place or gizmos to
Finding a properly fitting bra is a load off your shoulders. all around.” hide your nipples.
Valley Village The ladies “always say If you are pregnant or nursing
Amy Landsman co-owner of Bare Necessities at
9133 Reisterstown Rd. Special to the Jewish Times they’re bigger in the cup,” you will definitely need a new bra.
Green Spring Station in Lutherville. notes Ms. Rosenberg,“The Many nursing moms also need a bra
“E
Owings Mills verybody thinks they’re a “You look perky rather than saggy.” Exclusively
36C,” chuckled the clerk truth is they are bigger in the to sleep in.
410.902.1800 How do you know it’s time for a back.Then they wonder why “We have about nine different at Magda
pikesvilleengravers@yahoo.com at a local lingerie shop. new bra? Sizes 0-16
their bras are riding up. It’s because style bras and we go up to a size G,
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Big, small and in-between, the “When you’re not comfortable, or they need to go smaller in the back, which is very rare,” says Shirah Talles, Cotton Summer
clerk has seen them all, and knows you’re stretched out, or you see the and bigger in the front.” owner of Tummies Maternity in Washable Suits
full well that bras are definitely not a pretty one in the window,” then it’s
one-size-fits-all proposition. In fact, It’s not a criminal offense to toss Pikesville.“Most of our bras are
time, says clerk Beverly Lutters of your bras in the washing machine. adjustable so any given day you can
Purchase any pair of regular priced Brighton even if you really were once a perfect Lingerie Lingerie.
shoes during April 15th thru May 15th 36C, you’re probably not anymore. Just be sure to use a lingerie bag, wash adjust your bra up a cup size or down
“We also tell people you should on the delicate cycle, and never use a cup size because when you’re
and receive this exclusive That’s because breast size changes have five to seven bras in your
Brighton Tee Shirt Free! during a woman’s life.Your monthly the dryer. nursing your body is changing, you’re
wardrobe.They would usually last “You get more mileage out of fuller on some days than others.
(While Supplies Last.) cycle,those extra 10 pounds,pregnancy, nine to 12 months with rotating
Brighton
nursing, menopause or exercise can all them” that way, notes Ms. Fram. They’re also one-handed friendly so if
Collections by Alli them regularly,” notes Ms. Fram. Like fashion in general, bra styles you’re holding your screaming baby
play a part in whether you’ve gone up “It depends how many you have,
or down a size or two. change with the times. Colorful, lacy in one hand you can unhook the bra
how you take care of them. If you
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have two bras, that will last you 1980s when fashion tended toward Think nursing bras are built strictly
www.kokopelli1.com wearing the wrong size,” says sales maybe six months. If you have six or PA N T ICULAR
clerk Dorothy Stocksdale of Lingerie shoulder pads and big sweaters. for function, not fun? Ms.Talles points is the collection of
1128 COLUMBIA MALL 4805 TOWSON TOWN CTR. eight they’ll last you a little longer, Today, the look is more form- out that while she certainly carries sportswear from
COLUMBIA, MD 21044 TOWSON, MD 21204 Lingerie at The Shops at Kenilworth then they’ll all go at the same time!” Alex Garfield &
410-997-9470 410-296-5999 in Towson. fitted. Pointy bras have given way traditional styles, she has sexy Elle
observes Cookie Rosenberg, owner to a smoother look, observes Macpherson models in stock as well.
Jaime Nortman
Think about it; since sizes range Formerly
April 15th thru May 15th, 2007 from 32AA to 44G, the right size for
of We Fit in Pikesville, who has 40 Ms. Rosenberg. Buying a trainer bra is a rite of Barry Bricken
years of experience fitting ladies of Nude is in.White out. (Don’t passage for pre-teen girls. Bare Neces- Still carry lines:
you has got to be out there somewhere. every shape and size imaginable. wear a white bra under a white shirt. sities co-owner Mindi Leikin says – Barry Bricken
Bra size is determined both by cup
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facturers — and there are dozens of
them — all size their bras slightly
yourself.(The Web site onehanesplace
has a handy fitting guide.) But for the
It’ll show.) A black bra is also a
wardrobe staple.
Molded bras, which uplift and
about half the girls are very shy and
the other half are perfectly comfort-
able in the dressing room.“We try to
– Ball of Cotton
most accurate results it’s really best to hide your nipples without changing work with them and put them at
differently. So you may very well be have someone else do the measuring.
that perfect 36C in a bra by one maker, your cup size, are also popular these ease,” Ms. Leikin says. Generally the
“Most women are OK with being days.A padded bra gives you push-up. moms stay outside during the fitting.
Send us your announcement but something different in another. fitted,” observes Ms. Fram.
“Not all cups are created equal,” Underwire provides support. The saleswoman gives the girl a
and photo. Lingerie Lingerie owner Ms. “If you wear a lot of T-shirts or loaner T-shirt and then calls mom in
says Lingerie Lingerie owner Barbara Bianco says the biggest mistake ladies
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Bianco.“It’s not rocket science, but tight sweaters, I want to get you to see how it looks.After 22 years in
make when they try to self-fit is something that’s smooth and uplifting the business, Ms. Leikin says she now
jewishtimes.com there is a lot to it.”
In a well-fitting bra, the band and
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It sags in the front.The fit is terrible, to-be will need a specialty bra designed you look and feel your best is
to give shape under a heavy dress. certainly out there somewhere. I
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Barbara Bianco (right) does a fitting in her store Lingerie Lingerie. Some women are bigger on one
side than the other, and a good Arlene M. Burman
Full Service Image Consultant &
PHOTO REBECCA GARDNER
lingerie shop will do alterations.
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at Gotta Have Bags. Amy Landsman is a free-lance writer who in
Wider straps for full-figured women the course of writing this article ended up
are available these days.And many tossing out over half the bras in her dresser. State Licensed Makeup Artist
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Karen Weiner, owner of Studio of Makeup,
disinfects a makeup brush.
grow in warm, dark, moist places.” nail bed can be a generator of infection.
If the cosmetician attempts to use According to Dr. Sweren, the best
a pencil without sharpening it, ask advice again refers to minimizing.
her to do so. Don’t allow the manicurist to clean
“It’s no different than asking under the nail, which can lead to a
someone at the deli counter who separation of the nail plate from the
takes money to wash their hands before nail bed and an infection called
making your sandwich,” she says. onycholysis. In addition, cuticles
Lipsticks, too, should be scraped should not be pushed back or cut.
with a spatula and a lip brush used to The cuticle protects the nail folder
apply it directly to the lips. and damage leads to infection.
Eye shadow and blush should be Because equipment sterility is
scraped onto a tissue and applied with paramount, Dr. Sweren recommends
disposable swabs.Weiner says her that women either take their own
studio staff wipes down powder instruments for manicures or make
shadows constantly. sure they are satisfied with the salon’s
Mascara is the trickiest. It should cleaning regimen.
be applied with disposable wands Pedicures provide similar cause for
only dipped once.The best option, infection.According to Dr. Jerry
Ms.Weiner says, is to bring your own Katz, a Randallstown podiatrist, the
or buy a new tube at the salon. first rule is not to soak your feet in
Hygiene practices are also important the foot bath in the same solution as
at home. Ms.Weiner explains that all previous clients.The basins should be
cosmetics have a shelf life before they cleaned between clients, not just
PHOTO REBECCA GARDNER
“go bad.” Foundations and concealers rinsed, as fungal and viral infections
should be tossed in the garbage after can be transmitted through the foot
one year if opened. bath.The best option is to avoid
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Lipsticks may last a maximum of soaking altogether unless the salon
two years. If a tube smells like a can ensure that the foot bath is
crayon, then it’s gone rancid and properly sanitized.In addition,pedicure
should be tossed. If it smells fine but instruments should be sterilized or Certified Eating Disorders Specialist
Your Makeup?
hasn’t been used for a while, cut the stored in sterile solutions. Dr. Katz
end off with a butter knife to remove also recommends his patients
resident bacteria.
Mascara should be changed every
purchase their own pedicure tools.
And like the manicure, Dr. Katz
SUZANNE RICKLIN
LCSW-C, BCD, CEDS
eight weeks. Ms.Weiner recommends recommends against trimming
Face it:True beauty includes being safe, too. storing mascara tubes upside down cuticles as they serve as protective Adolescent & Adult Psychotherapy
Linda L. Esterson always read cosmetic labels, much like least that does the work, fewer pills, your face,” explains Karen Weiner, and refraining from pumping the barriers against infection. For Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups
Special to the Jewish Times they would do for food products.This less creams.” owner of Studio of Makeup in wand, which allows air into the tube Unlike fingernail polish that often
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omen spend billions of can be especially important for It is crucial to ensure that makeup Owings Mills. Hand sanitizers, she and speeds up its drying out.“Buy a is replaced quickly after chipping,
dollars each year on women with allergies. is as sterile and safe as possible.Bacteria says, are sufficient. small sample or inexpensive mascara if toenails may wear the same polish for
cosmetics and a signifi- “You can’t assume a product will and other germs can easily reside in Pay close attention to how the you don’t use it often,” recommends months. Dr. Katz recommends against In Private Practice For Over 25 Years
cant amount on salon makeovers, but Ms.Weiner. this practice as it, too, can lead to
do they really know what they are
always be the same,” Dr. Sweren says.
“Read labels. Know what you are
makeup, especially those items that are
moist and thick like mascaras.
makeup is used. If cream foundation
or concealer is selected, make sure the Powdered items like eye shadow, fungal infections. 410.730.0552
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putting on their faces? putting on yourself.” This can lead to infections like makeup artist removes the product blush and pressed powders last up to “Wear it for a couple of weeks and 5570 Sterrett Place • Suite 101 • Columbia, MD 21044
The cosmetic industry is not It’s also important to know how to conjunctivitis or “pink eye” and, if with a spatula and applies it with a three years. Scraping the top after then remove it,” he says.“And leave it
monitored by the U.S. Food and apply products. Beginning with the neglected, can result in severe brush. If the brush is dipped into the long periods of non-use is suggested. off as long as you can tolerate it.”
Drug Administration, and thus face, Dr. Sweren recommends starting conditions requiring treatment. cream, it contaminates the product. It Lip and eye pencils are good for Dr. Katz has treated women who Friday, April 20, 2007 Baltimore Jewish Times
about a year. leave toenail polish on for months.
manufacturers can use any ingredients
in their products they choose.They
with a clean face, first using a mild
cleanser like Dove or Cetaphil. Next,
When going for a makeover at a
salon or cosmetic counter, there are
may have been dipped into the tube
for other clients as well, and could One other important note is Resulting problems can mean the dif- Jeweler admits to love affair
may also change makeup formulas sunscreens.According to Ms.Weiner, ference between fungal infections and
at any time without needing
moisturizers are recommended,
especially those with sunscreen.
precautions to take. First, make sure
the salon’s tester units are clean and
heighten the spread of infection.
Eye or lip pencils should be oxygen disturbs the efficacy of abscesses. Fungus causes little more
of Uptown
Ofer Minka, owner admitted to an
Jewelers, recently
ongoing love affair with gold, diamonds
everything about it. And when you
love doing something, you do a better
government approvals. sunscreens. She recommends than a localized infection and discol- job than someone just doing it for
Toners,alphahydroxy and betahydroxy not full of dust particles and remnants sharpened before and after each use and gems of all sorts. a paycheck.”
Dr.Ronald Sweren,a dermatologist creams can be irritating to the skin of previous uses.The counters, too, to remove the crayon portion, where purchasing new bottles each year. oration; the abscess can cause pain When questioned, he explained it this If you want someone to love YOUR
in practice 25 years who recently and often unnecessary.A minimal should look clean. bacteria may fester.Ask the cosmetician “You shouldn’t take the chance.” and requires treatment.The way, “Fine jewelry is in my blood. For jewelry next time it needs repair... if
Nails are also an area of concern. abscesses Dr. Katz sees are most often 24 years I have been making, selling and you want to own jewelry that has the
joined the Johns Hopkins Dermatology number of layers — usually moisturizer It is important to be sure the to sharpen the pencil in front of you repairing fine jewelry. I simply love
Women love to go for manicures and the result of a salon pedicure. craftsman’s touch, come see us. K
& Cosmetic Center at Green Spring and foundation — is best. cosmetician also sterilizes her hands to be sure.The sharpeners, too, should
Station, recommends that consumers “My philosophy is minimal is before working on your face. be cleaned between clients. have fashionable colors on their nails. “A lot of it is common sense,” says You WILL be satisfied – guaranteed!
better,” he says.“Even in medicine ... “Especially if she’s doing stock work, “The biggest culprits of pink eye But they need to keep in mind that Dr. Sweren. I
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Linda L. Esterson is a local free-lance writer. less invasive is better. I want to use the you don’t want her to put dirt on are eye pencils,” says Weiner.“Bacteria the manipulation of the cuticle and
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spotlight
What’s
be great for a younger, more fun the flood?” questions. For ladies with
look. Mr. Uddeme says his store, Box full thighs and hips, a dark denim
of Rain, always does well selling
cropped pants and believes we will
wash creates a streamline effect.Addi-
tionally, a flared leg helps counteract
A girl’s best friend...
start seeing more shorts in the next extra weight around the hips and
few weeks around the mid-thigh thighs. For the woman with a short
The Skinny?
length.Also big this year is the boater torso, a lower rise jean helps to make
short, which falls just around the the top appear longer and in turn,
knee,sometimes slightly above or more balanced. Conversely, for some-
below.Magazines often feature denim one with a long torso, a higher rise,
jumpers and dressers;however,Ms. let’s say 9 inches, will hit closer to the
Long warns buyers to avoid temporary waist and shorten the look of the tor-
fashions and look for classic pieces that so. Petite women must undoubtedly
Denim jeans may be a staple in American culture, but the styles don’t remain the same for long. can be worn year after year. spend a lot of time hemming pants.
Among the popular brands of American Eagle’s straight leg jean
Jill B. Rothstein skinny jean is not for everyone. Joe Keeping with the trend of moving sympathetic to the woman with more jeans for 2007 are: 7 For All Mankind, boasts a low rise and stretch material
Special to the Jewish Times Uddeme, owner of Box of Rain in toward comfort, the low-rise look curves. Citizens of Humanity, Joe’s Jeans, and that helps to conform to a smaller
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t’s no secret that denim is an Hunt Valley, believes that the skinny that has been around for the past Jeans, once worn for dirty work,
essential part of any woman’s Chip and Pepper. However, these body. Ms. Unitas says that denim
jean will remain popular through the several years is on its way out.Replacing are getting a cleaning for 2007. brands do not come cheap. Gone are should match your age and display
wardrobe. However, it wasn’t summertime and into the fall.“The it is a higher rise, approximately 11/2 Washes will either be very light or
always that way. Denim didn’t be- the days of $30 jeans.These brands your personal sense of style.
skinny jean doesn’t work for every- to 2 inches higher.The higher rise is very dark, but clean, nonetheless.A often have price tags well above the While Baltimore may not be a
come popular until the early 1900s one. It looks best on a taller person good for women since it has a very dark indigo jean helps give a clean,
when denim jeans served as a souvenir $100 mark. But many will agree a fashion capital like Paris or NYC, we
and works well with a tunic top or forgiving fit through the hip. smooth look to the leg and works great pair of jeans is priceless. Holly G do see many of the trends eventually
for people visiting dude ranches. ballerina flats.” Dianna Unitas, manager and co- well both in the office and for a night 1350 Reisterstown Road
We can trace denim’s ever-changing carries a boot cut style of Denim for make their way to our area.We may
By fall time, we’ll be seeing less of buyer at Fresh located in Timonium, out on the town.Additionally, says Immortality jeans that “is stretch so it not be seeing extremes of these looks Pikesville, Maryland 21208
history up to today.The 1950s the skinny jean and a return to the explains,“Jeans dropped so low in the Gwendy Long, owner of Holly G in
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wearing rebellious attitude.The ’60s during the day.”And who doesn’t looks in denim. The most important
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were synonymous with denim look without being too constricting, type fit.” Ms. Unitas anticipates this and shorts in the summertime.”
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will stick around for a little longer. look to catch on in late spring and Blacks, too, are an option, rather than Most important, when shopping fashion sense should be based on
tapered leg.The past few years have Wide leg and boot cut jeans are much into summer and fall.This look will dark blue jeans.Aside from just wash
brought about the skinny jean, the more forgiving to a variety of body be more of a business dress style and and color, the destroyed look––holes,
for jeans, is getting the right fit. It’s what they feel comfortable in, not Introducing to the USA
destroyed denim look, and the ultra always important to take into account what they see in the pages of their
types. Many Baltimore-based bou- works well on many body types. frayed edges and paint stains––will your body type when looking at favorite magazine or on actresses
low rise. But as with any trend, it’s out tiques have already seen a change in These styles will also pay close atten- start to disappear from shelves.
with the old and in with the new. styles.Women with long legs would on TV. I
sales.At Box of Rain, the racks con- tion to detail and spots like the back Denim can be found all over the benefit from a pair of boot cut jeans
Most people will agree that the tain both skinny and boot cut pants, pockets and zippers. Moreover, stretch body, not just on pants. Cropped with a longer inseam. Some brands
and women seem to be quite glad the is making a comeback. People love jackets are big for the summertime as make styles with an inseam up to 36
Jill B. Rothstein is a local free-lance writer. boot cut is back in. the jean with some stretch in it, as it is well as miniskirts, which will always inches, meaning no more “Where’s
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Best Face Forward
spotlight
The right tone of makeup can put your world in a new light.
Custom
Cosmetics
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Linda L. Esterson “It’s been a great eye-opening
Special to the Jewish Times experience,” says Ms. Miller.“It’s easy
K
athleen Miller has always and a secret that everyone should know
been self-described as “low about — how to apply makeup the right
maintenance” when it comes way to enhance your physical attributes.”
to makeup. With Ms. Miller, as she does for You’re one of a kind. Now, your makeup can be, too.
Ms. Miller never noticed her every client, Ms. Seidel considers the
coloring,or the small circles under her face a canvas.“Makeup is art,” she Anath Hartmann three dimensions of color: depth, with what they put in their bodies exceptions,” she said. Plus,“custom-
eyes.But when she turned 40 over a Special to the Jewish Times intensity and undertone.We ask if you now,” Ms. Poblocki added.“We’re the blended cosmetics are ideal for people
explains.“You’re painting a portrait.
D
year ago, she thought she needed to o one-size-fits-all drugstore want a simple makeup routine you only customized makeup company to who have a hard time finding the
Every brush stroke, everything you do
wear makeup.After spending $400 at cosmetics leave you looking can put together quickly in the morn- do nail enamel, and it’s all formalde- right colors for themselves or are unsure
is going to create an illusion.”
the Mac counter, she was left puzzled. blotchy, washed out or ings before work or something that hyde-free.We use a lot of oils — what those colors should be. In
The point, she says, is feeling
“What did I do?” clownish? Then maybe it’s time for takes a little longer.Customization has avocado oil, for instance — instead.” addition to our color studio services
good while glancing in the mirror.
Her daytime charge is manager of you to try customized makeup, the become the standard in everything — And Giella Custom Blend Cosmetics
“Being able to apply makeup
an Owings Mills wellness center called product of careful analyses of your Look at Starbucks. People know doesn’t test on animals, either.
properly and in a way that you feel
Y Prescription for Health.It was
our unique skin tone, hairline and facial exactly what they want, and they wish Three Custom Color Specialists is
comfortable and confident instills a
bone structure.Best of all,custom-made
there that she met makeup guru Linda
Seidel and they became instant friends.
self-confidence, self-regard,” explains
makeup is readily available to anyone
they could find that perfect cosmetic
instead of shopping from one store to
another boutique cosmetics maker
that offers customized lipstick, face
Custom-made
Suzanne Ricklin, a psychotherapist
Ms. Seidel helped to open Ms. in practice in Columbia.“What Linda Seidel (in mirror, left), makeup artist, puts the finishing touches
on Kathleen Miller's makeup.
who wants to buy it.
“We’ve been very successful, I
another and getting frustrated. powder, blush, eye shadow and creme makeup is readily
Miller’s eyes to makeup and that people believe about themselves is “Giella is mass customization at concealer in-store and by mail.
even the minimum can make a what they project.”
think, because with us, you can get competitive prices, and [your custom “If it’s possible, we’ll look at the available to anyone
exactly what you want — at the same
maximum impact.
“Some women can be daunted by
Ms. Ricklin says most women feel After conditioning, foundation is makeup enthusiast may want to
price as Lancome or Clinique,” said
cosmetics] are ready for you to take
home in five to seven minutes from
makeup people already have and
advise them on what is working and
who wants to
best when they feel comfortable with applied. Color selection is important. experiment more with a variety of
makeup,” says Ms. Seidel, a makeup the way they present themselves.Some Instead of matching to the wrist, Ms. colors and products that shimmer,
Giella Poblocki, owner of Giella
Custom Blend Cosmetics, a makeup
the time we begin making them.” what’s not,” said Trae Bodge, buy it.
artist and aesthetic rehabilitation focus on bad hair days or blemishes,and Seidel matches the color to the neck, intensifying for evening. For those of you worried about co-founder and creative director of
specialist for more than 20 years.“But company with locations in Maryland, putting harsh chemicals on your face, Three Custom, which has stores
when it becomes too much of an which can be more reflective of a Ms. Seidel shies away from labeling
it only takes a little bit of makeup from NewY ork,Pennsylvania and Louisiana. relax.“People are really concerned worldwide.“The core concept of our
emphasis, their self-confidence is person’s true coloring. She takes into her clients as summer, winter, spring
an artistic standpoint.It’s all about art.” “What you get with us is based on ready-to-wear line is the division be- in New York City, we duplicate
diminished. It also depends on their account the undertones; whether or fall, an old industry technique.
Ms. Seidel showed Ms. Miller how stage of life.Young mothers,for instance, capillaries are visible and what shows Some clients choose to match their tween cool and warm skin tones. discontinued colors via mail order
to apply foundation properly and how don’t have time each day to worry through. She’s also sure to view clothing and others, like Ms. Miller, We determine this by looking at and we save people a lot of time and
to brighten her eyes. Now, she uses about appearance; but even a little foundation in natural light during go for a more minimalist, earthy look. Natallua Ivchankova Giella, product specialist at About Faces in Kenilworth, mixes a custom the skin on the face, at the vein on money looking for shades that
light foundation under and around moisturizer and lip gloss can help daylight hours to avoid orange or rosy “It’s all about technique and lip gloss for a customer. their inner wrists and also asking resemble their favorite discontinued
her eyes as a concealer and uses foun- them feel more “together.” tones. Foundation is a performance blending,” she says.“I can put a little questions,like ‘Do you tan or burn shades by re-creating those discontinued
PHOTO REBECCA GARDNER
dation a shade darker for the rest of “When people like the way they product, Ms. Seidel says, and can be bit of makeup on you and you could in the sun?’ Once we determine shades for them.”
her face.After powder and a little look, they become what they feel,” used either as a sheer veil or to even look made up. Or I could use a lot of whether they are cool, warm or a So is customized makeup right for
blush, she goes light on the eyeliner. says Ms. Ricklin.“They smile more, out the skin tone and conceal makeup and blend it so it looks combination of the two, and taking you? To determine if it is, you’ll need
Ms. Seidel encouraged her to take her their confidence is boosted.Makeup blemishes, sun spots and other totally natural.” into account their hair and eye to weigh the pros (getting your
time with mascara for a more even certainly has an elevating element to it.” discolorations for a flawless look. Ms.Seidel says color choice is really a color, we can make accurate color “perfect” cosmetic shades) against the
application and she uses two or three Realtor Heidi Krauss agrees.“It really Dark circles underneath the eyes personal preference, and whatever the recommendations for them.” cons (price and the relative inconven-
colors of eye shadow to brighten her gives me a lot of confidence in the way I present a problem for many. Using choice, it’s about being complementa- The main ingredients that ience of having to invest the extra
eyes.For her lips,she uses an earth tone look,” says Ms.Krauss,37.“I look natural concealer incorrectly can make them ry to the hair, eyes and skin. Three Custom uses are water, time to mail in your current makeup
blend to complete the look.“It took me and glowing and feel better.” worse.Whether the woman has “It’s not about a lot,” she says.“It’s lanolin, beeswax, carnauba wax and or sit with a salesperson at a boutique
41 years to learn how to apply makeup Her post-makeover look has helped deep-set eyes that create their own the art form of makeup for your skin glycerin, because these have low to determine your best colors).
and learn about my features,” she says. her in business,she says.“It’s your image shadows or puffy eyes with indentations and your features. If you learn the incidences of causing skin irritation. Whatever your choice, there’s no
The makeup artist introduced ways to the world, and it’s important.” underneath or dark and pigmented right way [to apply], you become Prices at Three Custom are a bit denying that,for those of us who want
to intensify her coloring, using khaki, Ms. Krauss underwent a full thin skin under the eyes, they are your own make-up artist. Knowledge higher than what you’ll find at your the luxury of customized cosmetics,
olive and other earth colors to bring makeover with Ms. Seidel, beginning treated differently. is power; beauty is power.” local CVS drugstore in the May- places like Custom Blend and Three
out her eyes.She promotes highlighting with her skin.According to Ms.Seidel, As for eye shadow, colors should be And there’s no right or wrong.It’s belline aisle (a single compact of eye Custom are heaven sent. I
the skin’s undertones, often blending a the skin needs to be treated first before complementary of the skin tone and about understanding what works per- shadow is $36.50), but the price is
few colors together, and refrains from any makeup is applied.Dehydrated and eye color. Earth tones, mostly brown sonally and putting the best face forward. worth it, says Ms. Bodge.
using brighter colors like raspberry or dry skin benefits from glycolic treat- and taupe, enhance blue eyes. Color “Whether you’re in the business “Drugstore makeup can be very
pink unless for formal occasions. ment cream to help the skin retain its choices depend on the desired look, world or a soccer mom, it’s still poor in quality, with a few Anath Hartmann is a local free-lance writer.
hydration and exfoliate. Moisturizers whether more natural or in line with important how you present yourself,”
Linda L. Esterson is a local free-lance writer. soften and lubricate the skin’s surface. the trends. Someone who is more of a Ms. Krauss says. I
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spotlight
The best results in plastic
surgery come from doctors
with the most expertise.
Spotty Forecast
Acne, a familiar teenage pain, can follow some into adulthood.
Drs. Silverman, Goldberg and the plastic surgery team at University
of Maryland Medical Center are leaders in the fields of cosmetic and
reconstructive surgery. Having trained at Harvard and Yale,
respectively, both doctors apply the latest technological advances and
proven surgical principles with stunning results. You’ll also find
Carol Sorgen menstruation, according to Dr. Diane hormonal acne whose acne flares up Treatment for acne rosacea also comfort in knowing that the strictest safety standards are followed,
Special to the Jewish Times S. Berson, an assistant professor of before their menstrual period, oral includes topical or oral antibiotics, the providing the highest level of patient care. For more information or
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a teenager, you probably thought College of Cornell University,speaking be prescribed,says Dr.Gaspari. Oral vulgaris, and possibly low-dosage
that adulthood would bring an 1-800-492-5538.
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But for all too many, acne remains University of Maryland Plastic Surgery at Timonium
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acne outbreaks, hormones are usually activity responsible for acne,leading to skin properly, advises Dr. Gaspari.
they had put that particular worry the primary culprit,” Dr. Berson Don’t pick at your face, use harsh University of Maryland Medical Center
behind them. reported.“Hormonal acne can be exfoliants, or anything other than a 22 S. Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
There are two types of adult acne, particularly frustrating because it soft, damp washcloth. Use gentle Kernan Hospital
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Baltimore Washington Medical Center
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of Maryland School of Medicine.The
first, known as acne vulgaris, or
teenage years.” acne outbreaks, Gaspari.“Don’t traumatize your skin.”
Several treatment options are avail- The myths about avoiding foods
common acne,is a condition that can able for women with hormonal acne, hormones are usually such as chocolate and french fries are
persist well into adulthood and usually is
caused by hormones,making it more
says Dr. Gaspari.These include topical
retinoids, topical antimicrobials (such
the culprit.” just that — myths, says Dr. Gaspari.
Y can minimize breakouts,however,
ou
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042007
likely to flare up during a woman’s as benzoyl peroxide and antibiotics), –– Dr. Diane S. Berson by avoiding greasy makeup, heavy umm.edu/plasticsurgery
menstrual cycle. and oral antibiotics that are moisturizers and shampoos that leave
Nearly half of all women prescribed for more severe a residue on your skin, especially
experience acne flare-ups inflammations.A derma- decreased breakouts. your forehead.
and increased facial oiliness tologist also may prescribe Another medication that may also According to Dr. Berson, daily sun
during the week preceding isotretinoin for women
with cystic acne that is
accompanied by scarring.
be prescribed along with an oral
contraceptive is spironolactone, an
anti-androgen, says Dr. Gaspari.
protection is also essential as some
acne medications can increase the
skin’s sensitivity to sunlight.Also,
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For women with Spironolactone prevents excessive when buying cosmetics or other skin
oil production by blocking androgen or hair-care products, look for ones
receptors and decreasing androgen labeled non-comedogenic, meaning
production in both the ovaries and
adrenal glands, resulting in fewer
flare-ups.
While birth control pills are effective
in treating hormonal acne, reports the
American Academy of Dermatology,
that they do not clog pores and are
less likely to cause acne.
One final note of advice from
Dr. Gaspari: Don’t be swayed by TV
ads or infomercials promoting skin
care systems that promise to clear up
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