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Hollywood style
Ebony, March, 2008 by Harriette Cole
When the invitation calls for glamour, where do you turn for inspiration? Take a look back to Black style circa the days of Dorothy Dandridge, Josephine Baker, Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte. These Hollywood icons did fashion proud during their glory days. As you prepare to step onto the red carpet in your hometown, take a page out of their well-heeled style books!
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Baring the shoulders in a gray-toned strapless gown makes for a magical entrance every time.
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Beaded "Poppins" dress ($908), No Dress Code. Available at Pink Label, 446 Avenue P, Brooklyn, NY 718-6457465. Grey slingbacks with rhine stones, Stuart Weitzman. Available at stuartweitzrnan.com. 7-circle crystal necklace ($280) Nicole Miller and 2-circle gold tone hoop earrings ($120), Nicole Miller. Available at Nicole Miller boutiques. Visit nicolemiller,com for store locations. Dress is held together by a vintage star and moon pin, stylist's own. Gray leather "pearl" clutch ($220), Nicole Miller. 18k gold and topaz ring ($5350), David Yurman. Available at davidyurman.com
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Date night becomes an elegant evening affair when the two of you really dress up.
On Kahari: Three-piece suit (Approx. $500). Phat Farm. Visit phatfarm.com for store locations. Broadcloth shirt ($165), Zachary Prell. Available at zacharyprelLcom. Striped tie ($95), Charles G. Bailey. Available at charfesgbailey.com. Linen and leather two-lone "Panoramic View" cress shoes ($175) Kenneth Cole. Available at kennethcole.com. Brown Fedora ($308), Hat Shop. Available at The Hat Shop, 120 Thompson St. NY. NY 212-219-1445
On Raeven: Silver tapestry minidress ($250), House of Dereon. For availability, visit houseoldereon.com. Silver rose "Tulipano" heels ($350), Claudia Ciuti. Available at claudiaciuti.com. Pearl necklace ($25,000), Ellagem. Available at Eliagem, 580 5th Ave, NY NY 212-398-0101. Pearl-and-diamond earrings ($27,000), Ellagem. Hat ($240), Ellen Christine. Available at Ellen Christine Couture Millinery, 255 W. 18th St., NY, NY 212-242-2457.
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When you want to make a statement, select a dress that fits you perfectly and then accessorize ruth statement
On Gate: Black jersey V-neck gown with crystal shoulder detailing ($350), Tracy Beese. Visit tracyreese.com. Peacock earrings ($8) Ashley Stewart. Available at Ashleystewart.com for store locations. Ribbon hat with feathers (S165), Ellen Christine. Available at Ellen Christine Couture Millinery, 255 W. 18th St., NY, NY 212-242-2457. "High Stretch" Shoes ($185) Kenneth Cole. Available at kennethcole.com. Bracelet ($28), Guess. Available at Guess stores. Large green tourmaline and diamond white gold ring($5,400), Gary Ptak. 18k white gold kyanite ring channel set with tapered baguettes ($3,700), Gary Ptak. Large rectangular green stone set in white gold ($7500) Gary Ptak. White gold diamond necklace ($10,000), Gary Ptak. All available at Gary Ptak Fine Jewelry, 180 East Prospect Ave, Mamaroneck, NY 914-777-2272
On Jordan: Gunmetal jersey strapless cocktail dress ($90), Ashley Stewart. Available at Ashley Stewart stores. Visit ashleystewart.com for store locations Belt ($15), Ashley Stewart. Earrings-Guess, available at Guess stores. Jet bead choker (S565), Dorian Webb. Available at dorianwebb.com. Gray slingbacks w th rhinestones, Stuart Weitzman. Available at stuartweitzman.com
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A gentleman can't go wrong the right pinstriped suit. Choose braces over a belt and become more intriguing.
On Kahari: Dark gray pinstriped suit ($898), white long-sleeved cotton dress shirt ($79.5B), black, gray and silver tie ($95) and red silk handkerchief ($35), and Brooks Brothers stores and brooksbrothers.com. Btack fedora, Fedora Hat Shop ($98.00). Available at The Hat Shap. NYC 212-219-1445. Two-tone "Tried N True" shoes ($175) Available at kennethcole.com
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Embrace what God gave you. Celebrate your curves.
On Jordan: Dress ($69) H&M. Available at H&M stores visit hm.com for store locations. Mini stone drop bib with crystal necklace ($650), Nicole Miller. Available at Nicole Miller boutiques. Visit nicolemiller.com for store locations. Gray slingbacks with rhinestones, Stuart Weitzman. Ava able at stuartweitzman.com. Red feathered cocktail hat ($450), Ellen Christine. Available at Ellen Christine Couture Millinery, 255 W. 18th St., NY, NY 212-242-2457. Belt ($15), Ashley Stewart. Available at Ashley Stewart stores. Visit ashleystewart.com for store locations. Earrings ($12), Ashley Stewart.
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Going retro glam guarantees a fresh perspective on timeless style. On Gate: Atzeco baby pink silk sheath dress ($3.900). Luca Luca, Available at Luca Luca boutiques. Visit lucaluca.com for store locations. Mauve "Bey" shoes ($520). Luca Luca. Pearl and necklace ($13,000), David Vurman. Available at davidyurman.com. Pearl and 18k gold chain link bracelet ($9,200). David Yurman. Floral-embroidered mesh gloves. La Crasia, Available at lacrasia.com.
