Stepping out: June Ambrose rings in holiday style.June Ambrose's passion is fashion. She shops for a living. Unlike many in her industry, Ambrose gives direction instead of taking it, designing looks, forecasting trends, and hosting fashion segments for VH1, MTV MTV in full Music Television U.S. cable television network, established in 1980 to present videos of musicians and singers performing new rock music. MTV won a wide following among rock-music fans worldwide and greatly affected the popular-music business. , Regis & Kelly, and The View. She has styled various looks for a number of celebrities including Diddy (Sean Combs For other uses, see . Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969)[1] is an American record producer, mogul, CEO, clothing designer, and rapper. He was brought into the hip hop industry by life long friend Sami Al-Hakkak. ) and Kim Catrall. And, if she has one consistent belief, it's that what you wear should make a statement. The holiday season, she says, is the one time even the most conservative person can peacock. "It's a time of celebration!" Ambrose exclaims. "It's your excuse to be indulgent!" We asked Ambrose to offer a list of her favorite holiday head-turners. Made of charcoal grey Noun 1. charcoal grey - a very dark grey color charcoal gray, oxford gray, oxford grey, charcoal gray, grayness, greyness, grey - a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black , matte cotton jersey material, the Neza dress from La Perle is a smoldering smol·der also smoul·der intr.v. smol·dered, smol·der·ing, smol·ders 1. To burn with little smoke and no flame. 2. addition to any woman's wardrobe. "The fitted corset corset, article of dress designed to support or modify the figure. Greek and Roman women sometimes wrapped broad bands about the body. In the Middle Ages a short, close-fitting, laced outer bodice or waist was worn. By the 16th cent. makes it genius," says Ambrose. "It's a must-have staple dress." $1,007. Available at La Perle Boutiques; www.laperla.com. Expect double-take responses when sporting the Hermes Birkin bag. Stylish and practical, prices range from $5,800 to $27,000 depending on size and skin selected. For more information, call 800-441-4488. On Ambrose's arm, Lorraine Schwartz's Earth and Ice wood and diamond bracelets are an edgy accessory. She says, "They're high-end ethnic and transcend the seasons. You can wear them all year long." $4,000-$20,000. Call 212-872-2718 for more information. 1] Velvet can be a difficult fabric to manage, but Bottega Veneta offers a sleek boot with an embroidered em·broi·der v. em·broi·dered, em·broi·der·ing, em·broi·ders v.tr. 1. To ornament with needlework: embroider a pillow cover. 2. heel that Ambrose describes as "comfortable, sophisticated, and very festive without being costumey." $880. View online at www.bottegaveneta.com. 2] Ambrose describes Denimaxx's sable trimmed, lipi catprint coat as an item to be treasured for a lifetime. "Consider it an heirloom, one that can be passed on in the family," she says. $17,995. Call 212-207-4900 for more information. 3] For men, Paul Stuart offers a sophisticated cashmere cashmere Animal-hair fibre forming the downy undercoat of the Kashmir goat. The fibre became known for its use in beautiful shawls and other handmade items produced in Kashmir, India. The fibres have diameters finer than those of the best wools. charcoal grey coat, with a shearling shear·ling n. 1. A year-old sheep that has been sheared once. 2. The skin of a shearling or of a newly sheared sheep or lamb, tanned and with the wool on. lining and leather trim. It makes a subtle but stylishly impressive statement. $2,894. Go to www.paulstuart.com for more information. 4,5] Lalique offers several adornment options for the fashion-forward--male or female. The Prisme cufflinks are available in sterling silver or 18-karat gold and come in either sapphire or clear crystal. The elegant flower designed Toupie cufflinks are available in black, amber, or clear crystal. ($595, $395, respectively); 212-355-6550. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] |
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