Black is beautiful

Oh yeah! Black dominates (again) the Fall 2002 runways. After taking a quick back seat during summer–black has arrived with a big bang! This time the looks–beautiful meets bitchy, glam meets rock and roll, and sophisticated meets Goth–are all clever twists of flirt and function. But what makes black truly magical is the wonder it does to every woman’s (and man’s) figure. It makes one appear slimmer, sexier and taller. Wearing all black frames your face nicely. In black, you can create different looks, too. You can achieve drama with a velvet crystal-encrusted dress with deep V-neckline, just like the one from YSL Rive Gauche Fall 2002 Collection or with an Auggie Cordero creation.

Look like a rebel in kick-ass long boots, preferably one of Alexander McQueen’s lace-up-the-back boots or your old Doc Marten’s. Look elegant in a Ralph Lauren long gown or an Inno Sotto creation. Go for glam in a Versace dress or a dressy top from U store in Rustan’s. Be incognito in a Barbara Bui’s black pointy cap or a black ski cap bought from ShoeMart. Personally, I’d like to be in Diesel by Lagerfeld Gallery with its new high-waist jeans, a Hedi Slimane for Dior Homme black long sleeved shirt, any Anya Hindmarch bag and a pair of Rudolphe Menudier flats, for an urban eclectic look.

Go ahead, be who you want to be in black!

(Thanks for all your e-mails, for more of your suggestions e-mail me at jenniepperson@hotmail.com.)