FASHION DESIGNERS GOOD MODEL FOR KIDS.Byline: BETTIE RENCORET SENIOR COLUMNIST LANCASTER - Urban chic and hometown comfort were the fashion concepts of Guess, Donna Karan Donna Karan is the fashion designer and the creator of the DKNY (Donna Karan New York) clothing label. She was born Donna Ivy Faske on October 9, 1948 in Forest Hills, New York. , Anne Klein Anne Klein (August 3, 1923 - March 19, 1974) was an American fashion designer whose label was continued by designer Donna Karan after Anne Klein's death. Anne Klein was born as Hannah Golofski in New York City on August 3, 1923. , Ralph Lauren and others shown at the Assistance League of Antelope Valley's 19th Designers' Showcase. Assistance League Models Auxiliary members and children from the league's preschool promenaded at last week's show at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds' Poppy Pavilion in the newest gowns and ensembles from Dillard's. All proceeds from the annual fashion show go to support the league's preschool day-care center and kindergarten for the children of working mothers. The Assistance League of Antelope Valley is partially supported by the United Way. The theme this year was ``Quilted Treasures,'' and shades of plum, ``whiskey brown'' and cranberry predominated the color spectrum, which also included blacks, winter whites, rust, grey, gold, silver, garnet and peacock. Elegance for the holidays was shown in the formal evening gowns, which almost completely omitted spaghetti straps in favor of strapless strap·less adj. Having no strap or straps, as a dress or an undergarment. n. A garment having no strap or straps. strapless Adjective or cover-ups. Twirly, feminine skirts, full, tiered, tulip tulip [Pers.,=turban], any plant of the large genus Tulipa, hardy, bulbous-rooted members of the family Liliaceae (lily family), indigenous to north temperate regions of the Old World from the Mediterranean to Japan and growing most abundantly on the steppes , handkerchief, and multi-slit drew applause from the viewers. Some office wear featured pinstripe pin·stripe also pin stripe n. 1. A very thin stripe, especially on a fabric. 2. a. A fabric with very thin stripes, often used for suits. b. A suit made of such fabric. Often used in the plural. pantsuits, while others favored midcalf skirts with fitted jackets worn with the still-popular boots. Denims are still in, and the models showed easy-fit but flattering not-your-daughter's jeans ``because we have different figure issues than our daughters,'' fashion commentator Kathy Shaeffer said. Cropped pants and tops were punctuated with vests in all fabrics. Smooth leathers and suedes were mixed with velvets and chiffons, and Shaeffer noted that velvets ``are making a real fashion statement. The little velvet coat is always good,'' she said. Adult models included Lisa Aitken, Diana Curtis, Barbara Glass, Dawna Harrison, Lauri Di Prima, Elaine Friend, Deborah Garbe, Theresa Lackey, Pamela Lents, Jolene McGalliard, Carole Powell and Ginger Woltosz. League president Linda Orro welcomed the guests and introduced the event chairman, Fay Harrison-Berger. Local businessmen, who assisted as volunteers, included John A. Currado, Dennis Termeer, Howard Engstrom, Sigurd Procyk, Mario Pacione, George Gecy, Bill Hier and Tom Kestler. As in the past, the event included a silent auction, boutique, the sale of homemade confections, centerpiece sale and an artists' village. Handmade jewelry by longtime contributor Jack Abney was awarded during the day, and there was an opportunity drawing. Entertainment was provided by harpist Christina Savage. Menus for the week at the senior life nutrition sites in Lancaster and Palmdale have been announced. All meals include bread, margarine and coffee, tea or milk, for the suggested donation of $2. Monday: Braised braise tr.v. braised, brais·ing, brais·es To cook (meat or vegetables) by browning in fat, then simmering in a small quantity of liquid in a covered container. beef, parslied noodles noo·dle 1 n. A narrow, ribbonlike strip of dried dough, usually made of flour, eggs, and water. [German Nudel. , peas and carrots, marinated beets, pudding. Tuesday: Herb-baked chicken, mashed potatoes, zucchini, tossed salad, mandarin oranges. Wednesday: Tamale pie, Spanish rice, green beans, creamy coleslaw cole·slaw also cole slaw n. A salad of finely shredded raw cabbage and sometimes shredded carrots, dressed with mayonnaise or a vinaigrette. , cookies. Thursday: Cranberry chicken, brown rice, Normandy veggies Veggies of Nottingham, also known as Veggies Catering Campaign, is a campaigning group based in Nottingham, England, promoting ethicalbum alternatives to mainstream fast food. , tossed salad, pie. Friday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, corn nibblets, carrot/raisin salad, pineapple. |
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