Her boyish spirit does not keep her from appreciating the feminine touch of a dainty frilled edge on the lapel of a soft silk jacket, or the shimmering lure of a sequined evening gown. Suspenders aglow in crystal beading also hold up Armani's nighttime offerings. Prada only offers pumps with a slightly lower heel to go with her boarding school style. In general it seems that designers are more into clothes than customers for the upcoming season. This is reflected in the almost total absence of jewelry in the collections, and the downplayed hairstyling and make-up.
Long hair is kept neatly back, pinned up in a French twist or held in place by a wide headband.
While cheeks are powder pale, ruby red lips are one of the few reminders of the hot months ahead. This article first appeared on January 26, 2001. We welcome your feedback. All rights reserved.