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D2 1 FEATURE FOCUS: FASHION The Sun WEDNESDAY. May 31. 1989 She hopes new magazine comes into vogue How to live stylishly out of a suitcase Associated Press By BOB DART Cox News Service at Vogue. 1 New house the owner of Vogue, made a change in names on the masthead. Mirabella slowed down for awhile, began writing a book about her life and fashion.

Then, last fall. Murdoch asked her to edit a new fashion magazine he wanted to publish From the start, she said, the magazine's name was to be Mirabella. "It was a stunner to me," she said. I'se of her family name was part of the job description. "It's really what got me," she recalled, envisioning the ego trip of seeing Mirabella scrawled atop her comeback magazine.

It's a risk, though, to sign on so personally and isibly to a potential flop. Mirabella, the magazine, ill be entering a crowded field. There are already about 40 such publications covering fashion. They range from venerables such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar to saucy newcomers such as Model and Fiva. Mirabella.

the editor, insists her magazine will be different. The target reader is a woman ith the median age of 35. she said. The publishers forecast a market of women between the ages of 30 and 50. But Mirabella is uncomfortable it such demographics.

Rather. Mirabella said she is aiming for readers with "a sense of style" that goes beyond fashion. "Style is not just the suit or coat you wear. It's a point of view on what's happening in life." WASHINGTON What the world wants is another slick, sassy, sexy fashion magazine, right1 "One hopes that the world wants another fashion magazine." says Grace Mirabella. The former Vogue editor in chief is staking her name, as well as the money of Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch, on this contention.

The debut issue of Mirabella magazine the latest publication to chronicle attire and attitude reaches readers this week. But Mirabella rejects the notion that her fashion magazine ill fit a formula for the genre. "Mirabella is a fashion magazine for the oman ho reads and thinks," explained its namesake publication director. "It is quite different in concept. Nobody ants more of the same.

It's for a more curious and more broadly scoped woman who wants to know about style in other parts of her life as well as in clothes." Mirabella, 59. know a bit about this glitzy, schizophrenic magazine world that balances fashion and finance, creativity and circulation. She started at Vogue in 1952 and, 20 years of hard work later, became editor in chief. She held the top job until 1988. For those years, she was arguably the most powerful person in fashion.

But Mirabella was fired last year. Elle, the Americanized version of the French fashion bible, was pushing hard NKW YORK Traveling light is a iream of many women, ar.d one way to do tt is to pack a few basic clothes and a lot of accent pieces "Taking the right accessories along is easier when you plan our wardrobe and then work your plan," says Terry mayer, a New York fashion consultant and jewelry designer ho goes by one name. Basics, she says, can be made to fit the occasion with the proper shoes, belt, handbag and jewelry, scarf or hat. One basic that is coming around igam is the shirtwaist dress. Someone once said it has a thousand and one ways of looking," Terry mayer -ays.

As for accessories, Terry mayer says. this is the year of the bangle bracelet. I- or fashion impact, wear several at once, perhaps even six When traveling this summer, Terry- PACKING A WALLOP: Take along hoop earrings by Monet and perky hat by Eric Javits for accessories that can go lots of aces may er says, take along some lightweight colorful earrings, some bangles and perhaps some chains for your neck. "Take jewelry you won't have to worry about." she says. "Pack it in a small silk square and tie it hobo fashion." Miko: A trailer full of toys and books on the set Thriller: Touchy areas we Miko played a minor role, which was good because they didn't want him to be frightened, his parents said.

"When it was put together for the audience to see, it's scary, but he doesn't know hat's going on," Mary Hughes said. Miko is a natural at the game of acting. He knows when to be precocious and how to turn on the charm. It's the charm, his mother said, that gets him the jobs. They have nothing to do ith it.

In fact, five out of every seven interviews her son goes out on, he gets the part, she said proudly. "Most people are blown away because he's so chatty," John Hughes said "They all tell us he's extremely professional. When he's on the set, he goes right to the mark on the Hour he calls it the Miko mark and asks what his lines are." For now the Hughes are satisfied with commercials and roles in movies fur Miko. They would like to wait until he's at least before he starts doing television series. Hut if the right offer came along tomorrow "Nothing would please than if he would turn into another Hon II ward." Hughes said.

Miko is Mary Hughes' fourth child. His half-brothers and -sisters, who range in age from 26 to 17, are very supportive, Mary-Hughes said. "He's the joy of our life. We pour our hearts and souls into him," she said. "We're thrilled to death with his career as long as it goes," John Hughes said.

That's why they rented out their Apple Valley home and bought a motor home. "If his career gets going, we'll stay in the motor home." John Hughes said. It helps being mobile. The Hughes went on location to shoot "Pet Sematary" in Bangor, Continued fromD1 gave the Hughes food for thought that their son might take to acting "He's always been good at following directions," Mary Hughes said "He's very verbal, and we thought that was a winning com-b i a i He never says he doesn't want to work. We thought it would be a fun thing todo." The Hughes say they'll continue advancing their son's career until he doesn't want to do it anymore.

But, for now, he thinks it's fun. "When he's on the set, he's totally professional." Mary Hughes said "What people don't realize is that when he goes on the set, it's like play time," the boy's father added. "There's a trailer filled with toys and books. We wouldn't let him do anything that's harmful or dangerous." JWf i-rit imiJt Continued fromD1 have an interest in the aviation field, you end up reading a lot of books and magazines, including technical and industry stuff, and pii up a lot ofthings." lie was careful, though, not to his inquiry too far. In fact, ho didn't even do interviews.

"'I've talked to a lot of military Mnce publication, but I ndn't talk to any during the re-earch and writing process," he sud. "I didn't want to cross any lines and get into touchy areas. I wanted to keep it fictive Fietivo, but convincing, as it urned out. Since publication, a i'it of guys" who have read the book have congratulated Anderson on his accuracy. "The response has all been confirmatory and appreciative," he said obody has walked up and said.

his i utter Anderson didn't have trouble 1 i lin ing agents and editors, ei ner. The book sold quickly three weeks after he sub 76th Annual Maine, and just returned from South Carolina where Miko played in "Unspeakable Acts," starring Jill Clayburgh. The film, an upcoming ABC rnade-for-tele-vision movie, is based on a true story about child molestation. Dennis Anderson He has a model in his office mitted it to an agent. "That was cool." he said, with a laugh.

"It'll probably never happen again." He'll find out. because he's already at work on h.s second nov- OTHIM PAYS 8th Annual 80 WORLD ALMANAC I BLOOD DONORS NEEDED EVERY DAY 399 Blood Bank Road A public service message from The Sun Available now from It tentatively titled "Blackbird." and it's a no' her spy thriller featuring Gen Scott Cartwnght "I'm deep into it." Anderson said "But I don't sec I he end uf it vet." The Sun Call 88-666, xt 382 7 FREE Thursday, June 13th in San Bernardino Law Information Seminar Call for Details i I Full-time and part-time programs Convenient class schedule-days, evenings and weekends Accelerated full-time 2-12 year program Joint JDMBA degree with Chapman College Scholarships and financial aid available Classes begin August 24, 1989 1966 Founded to provide outstanding legal education in Southern California 1 973 Accredited by Committee of Bar Examiners, Slate Bar of California 1976 Accredited by Western Association of Schools and CoDeges 1989 California's Largest Law School Call today (714) 738-1000 11 1 1 North Slate College Boulevard Fullcrton, CA 92631 June 1-4 Veteran's Park (Corner of Merrill and Palmetto in Fontana) Fun Events for the Whole Family! WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW Friday, June 2 Carnival 4-11 PM Arts Crafts Food Drink Booths Family Fun Thursday, June 1 Carnival Family Nigm 4-11 PM per person) Arts Crafts Food Drink Booths Family Fun Saturday, June 3 Parade 10 AM Grand Marshals, Laurel 4 Hardy from Universal Studios I Route Arrow Mango south to Merrill easttoMangoi Carnival 11 AM-11PM Arts Crafts Sunday, June 4 Car Show $10 to Parii An Day' Set up at 7 AM I includes car driver one passenger) Admission Child S1S0 Adult $3 Carnival II AM 9HM Arts Crafts Liza Minnelli Liza: Circles Continued fromD1 follow. My father was a costume deigner and I grew up around ('red Astaire. 'I hat influenced me. Astaire was always perfect 'fie right shade of yellow socks, nol too orange, not too lemon.

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I rn just cray about everything the way it looks, the way the s'reets look at night, the food, the people, the pace of it, the beauty of the city. I feel closer to my fa I her over there. He shot several movies in I'aris and I would visit him on school vacations. While other children were studying Mother Goose, my father was reading me Colette. "I've known nothing else but being in the public limelight Ik -cause of my family.

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