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LF4Z1128-A-M -Composite Proof 0:00 0:00 RLF4Z1128OM8FLF4Z1128OM8 LF4Z (PLUS 4 ZONE PAGES) 8M 8M RR RR BlueRedYellowBlack Blue RedYellowBlack M8 Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Target CONTACT US: Morieka V. Johnson, Fashion and Edge editor 404-526-7594 passes; style COCO CHANEL, fashion designer ed and green may be the traditional holiday colors, but when it comes to parties, the fashion pack knows you go wrong going back to the basics. Basic black, that is. Championed by French designer Coco Chanel more than 75 years ago, been a classic ever since slimming and sexy.

This season, little black dresses range from graceful-skirted tank styles to slim, cap-sleeve crepes to strapless satins. Necklines go square, rounded or haltered while backs can be bare or crisscrossed with straps. time you wear a little black dress, you can make it look different, either with a jacket or said Frann Beato, a personal shopper at the Lenox Square store. become the all-occasion go-to For a luxurious look, wrap yourself in a faux-fur jacket, step into silver high- heeled sandals and add plenty of rhinestone jewelry. And forget red lips, the ultimate glam accessory.

If you want a less dressy look, opt for a simple tank dress, then slip into classic patent or satin pumps and grab a red clutch for a touch of color. Another topper option: Tie a colorful beaded cardigan or shawl around your shoulders. In her coffee-table book, in (Harry N. Abrams, $45), Valerie Mendes quotes French designer Christian Dior: can wear black at any time, you can wear it at any age. You may wear it on almost any occasion.

A little black frock is essential to a wardrobe. I could write a book about black What more can you ask from one little dress? By MARYLIN JOHNSON BLACK MAGIC Photos by JOEY IVANSCO Staff Take a shine to the little black dress to cast a dazzling holiday spell Isaac Mizrahi black jersey tank dress $26.99 Red frame Isaac Mizrahi silver TOTAL $89.95 TJ Maxx (colors and styles may vary among stores nationwide) Sleek black floral-pattern with chiffon layers $24.99 Silver embroidered wrap with fringe $16.99 Black satin shoes with ankle ties $34.99 TOTAL $76.97 Isaac Mizrahi drop Mossimo black patent Max and Cleo slim black dress with square neckline and front pleats $108 Carolee pearl Carolee drop pearl TOTAL $712 Charter Club stretch pearl bracelets each $20 Dana cashmere Via Spiga black satin ankle Banana Republic Strapless black satin dress with flower trim Faux-fur capelet White gloves with rhinestone trim TOTAL Bracelet Drop earrings $168 $98 $68 $48 $42 Strappy silver $532 A. SCOTT WALTON FASHION STATEMENTS Menswear designer turns his talents to female form The Edgar Pomeroy who rose to local and national prominence by virtue of his immaculate bespoke suits and in spite of his intentionally pompous demeanor exist anymore. The present-day Pomeroy (aka Ned Williams), a designer who carved a niche for himself over a 14-year stretch by creating custom suits for men and a few women out of a spacious Buckhead townhouse, is now kinder and more soft-spoken and headed in a new direction: high-end, handmade daywear and cocktail attire for women (www.edgarpomeroy.com). Edgar Pomeroy Lady will debut Wednesday evening before 300 invited guests at the Mark Hotel on Upper East Side.

singled out and become well-known in New York, become known everywhere Pomeroy said in explanation of the location. Bergdorf Goodman is the sort of store after, and where their The 15 ensembles showcase in New York will hover around the $2,500 range and, Pomeroy hopes, arrive in stores such as Saks and by next fall. really drove me to get into this was my readiness to see women start dressing up he said. tired of sloppiness. still continue doing mens- he added, I just be as creative with that.

Men like to wear GOING BACK TO CALI? a treat in store for loyal Hollister shoppers Monday night p.m.). The North Point Mall outpost of the surf-inspired sportswear chain for teens is staging a perfor- mance by the indie rock band Moments in Grace for members of its Club Cali frequent shopper program. The concert is part of Days of promotion in which a dozen bands visit as many cities to help spread the word on the laid-back style. More than 2 million youths have already joined the program. Those who already registered can do so online at www.hollisterco.com or by visiting the North Point store at 1000 North Point Circle in Alpharetta.

For more information, call 678-762-9187. Gail Hadani Pearl gray silk day suit with black lace overlay is from the debut Edgar Pomeroy Lady collection. Weaving her magic for the holidays Longtime Atlanta lovers of will recognize the name Susan Starr, an artist who had a studio in Roswell for more than 26 years. Today, Starr, shown here in her green mohair- blend shrug lives in Montgomery with her husband, Morris Dees, founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center. In her studio, Starr hand-weaves chic tapestries, rugs and toppers out of silk, mohair, cashmere, cotton and angora.

Her one-of- a-kind shrugs and ponchos top jeans or evening dresses with equal ease. The collections, Starr Shrugs and Starr Ponchos, are available at G. Gilbert, 1198 Howell Mill Road N.W. Information: 404355-3713. Celebrity on Paces will host a trunk show of work, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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