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A scene from last year’s Flair for Care
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Compassion is always in style Give back while looking great at the Flair For Care fashion show on April 8. Taking place at the Wynn Las Vegas in the Lafite Ballroom, this charity event features a Neiman Marcus fashion show with looks from American designer and “Project Runway” judge Michael Kors, as well as a drawing to win high-end items including designer jewelry,
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handbags and trips. All funds raised will go toward supporting the Uncompensated Care Program at the Nathan Adelson Hospice, a nonprofit that offers compassionate care for patients diagnosed with terminal illnesses and a limited life expectancy. Tickets start at $250. To attend, contact Stephanie Forbes at 938-3910 or sforbes@nah.org. — Sara Nunn
You’ll have to wait until at least August to get your hands on most of the new looks that appeared at the Fall/Winter 2011 shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris. If the anticipation is killing you, you can
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get into the spirit of the far-off season by snagging some makeup looks from the top shows. Our favorites were the faces that seemed to take a cue from Maria in Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis.” Our eyes were
Garrett Bauman is owner of Annie Creamcheese, the popular, high-end vintage boutique at the Shoppes at the Palazzo. This outpost is Bauman’s second after the original Annie Creamcheese in Washington, D.C., and reflects his commitment to providing the best vintage clothes and accessories available, including past seasons’ most coveted designer pieces, vintage haute couture — and the Las Vegas shop’s sizable collection of Chanel jewelry. What should shoppers look for in a vintage piece? “Look for a vintage style that is currently being copied for a trend. Prints are a good bet, since they will be unique as opposed to a mass-produced print you might see on someone else. Look for quality construction, which can easily be found since many garments are handmade, so the garment will lay and fit better than a present day counterpart. Consider trying larger size items as well, as they can be custom altered to fit your body perfectly.” What items and eras are selling well right now? “The 1970s, as we all know, are on fire right now! And ’60s miniskirts always do well here (think AnnMargret).” How can someone add vintage pieces to their wardrobe while still keeping their look modern? “I always recommend pairing a vintage dress with contemporary shoes or boots and a new designer purse. Never wear head-to-toe vintage.” — S.N.
drawn to the robotic beauty at Altuzarra, featuring smoke- and silver-rimmed eyes and sheer, brick-red lips. Derek Lam gave the look an angelic angle with wings of chrome shadow and neutral lips. — S.N.
Flair for care courtesy of Neiman Marcus
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