Indice dei contenuti per March 2013 in Harper's Bazaar

PRING IS around the corner, and to honor the occasion, Bazaar is bringing you the freshest styles (and faces) of the moment for our March issue. Cover girl Drew Barrymore posed for Daniel Jackson in a series of gorgeous close-ups and sat down with Christine Lennon to discuss marriage, motherhood, her new beauty line, and the vulnerable side of celebrity (page 434). Speaking of fantastic women, Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen is one of the most buzzed-about designers of our time, and her apiary-inspired spring collection was among the highlights of the Paris shows. We got close to the McQueen bee (page 478), whose initial shyness belies one of the most vivid imaginations in the business. Burton discusses how her first job turned into a career (she started as an…

1 Get linked in with a necklace. Eddie Borgo necklace, $650. net-a-porter.com. 2 A wedge that flies close to the sun. Emilio Pucci wedge, $1,325. 212-230-1135. 3 The modernist minaudière. Roger Vivier minaudière, $2,395. 212-861-5371. 4 A decadent Roman-inspired ring. Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière ring, $315. 212-206-0872. 5 The golden age of the flat sandal. Christian Louboutin sandal, $1,995. 212-396-1884. 6 Break out the bold cuffs. Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci cuffs, $995 each. thewebstermiami.com. 7 An opulent evening is very close at hand. Lanvin clutch, $2,400. 312-765-7076.…

WILD STYLE Make some noise with Proenza Schouler's new Tambourine bag For Proenza Schouler's spring collection, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez focused on the coolness of collage—patchworking different hues of python into a vest, fashioning jackets from contrasting squares of leather, and juxtaposing digital prints for graphic dresses. The designers' fleet of accessories stayed true to the theme, as the duo dreamed up a series of pop-y mixed-media extras. The Tambourine bag (shown) was created with a combination of elements, including animal-print pony hair, hologram lizard skin, patent leather, and anodized-metal tiles. (It also comes in other textures and colorways.) This season it's time to get a little crafty with madcap-material mash-ups. Proenza Schouler bag, $3,995. proenzaschouler.com.…

FIRST RECORD BOUGHT? I don't quite remember, but I've always loved soul music. MOST REREAD BOOK? I was perhaps six or seven years old, and my aunt was building a house in Mosul, in the north of Iraq. The architect was a close friend of my father's, and he used to come to our house with a book of his drawings and sketches. I think it triggered something, as I looked at this book constantly as a child. BEATLES OR STONES? Beatles. TOP OF PLAYLIST? Adele. MOST PROUD OF? It would probably be my architecture. It's difficult to suggest any single one of my buildings because I'm equally proud of all of them; it's like asking somebody who her favorite child is. But perhaps I have a particular kind of…

1. Zero + Maria Cornejo cardigan, $495. shopBAZAAR.com. 2. Narciso Rodriguez pants, $995. Similar styles available at shopBAZAAR.com. 3. Chanel clutch, $9,900. 800-550-0005. 4. Bottega Veneta ring, $660. 212-371-5511. 5. Pamella Roland top, $825. mitchellstores.com. 6. Marc Jacobs bag, $1,895. 212-343-1490. 7. Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière shoe, $875. Similar styles available at Balenciaga, NYC; 212-206-0872. 8. Ohne Titel skirt, $445. shopBAZAAR.com. 9. Prabal Gurung dress, $1,495. shopBAZAAR.com. 10. Alexander Wang vest, $1,450. shopBAZAAR.com. 11. Proenza Schouler bag, $2,400. proenza schouler.com. STYLIST'S TIP Accent a patterned dress with a monochromatic accessory in either black or white.…

1. Tibi top, $595. shopBAZAAR.com. 2. Robert Lee Morris cuff, $1,250. 212-431-9405. 3. Rauwolf clutch, $2,245. Barneys New York; 888-8-BARNEYS. 4. Dries Van Noten necklace, $670. Blake, Chicago; 312-202-0047. 5. Calvin Klein Collection pants, $2,295. 212-292-9000. 6. Vhernier ring, $1,370. 305-445-9356. 7. Marciano jacket, $258. marciano.com. 8. Proenza Schouler sandal. Similar styles available at shopBAZAAR.com. 9. Elie Tahari skirt, $198. loomingdale's, NYC; 212-705-2000. 10. Reed Krakoff bag, $3,990. reedkrakoff.com. 11. Cesare Paciotti sandal, $600. cesare-paciotti.com. 12. Hermès ring, $760. 800-441-4488. 13. J Brand jumpsuit, $595. Bergdorf Goodman; 888-774-2424. STYLIST'S TIP Try pairing a work-to-evening jumpsuit with shiny extras.…

MIX MASTER LEATHER MEANS BUSINESS Red and black make a killer combo, and this season the classic gets an update. The look? Combine tough black leather with more feminine fabrics, as seen in this sheer-paneled Christopher Kane dress on Net-a-Porter's Holli Rogers. Also try Proenza Schouler's solid-meets-perforated-patchwork skirt and jacket. 1. Tonya Hawkes clutch, $1,295. shopBAZAAR.com. 2. Proenza Schouler jacket, $3,850. 212-585-3200. 3. Proenza Schouler skirt, $2,350. shopBAZAAR.com. 4. Pierre Hardy sandal, $1,395. 646-449-0070.…

INTO THE BLUE The latest layering pièce de résistance is a crisp blue shirt (or shirtdress), but these aren't your old oversize boyfriend styles. Go for a frock version with a bit of flare, like Beth Buccini's of Kirna Zabête, and layer it under a bright sweater. Or take a tip from Dasha Zhukova and wear a button-down under a chic jumper. Peter Som dress, $1,585. Bergdorf Goodman; 888-774-2424. GET SPORTY Athletic-inspired extras in red and white are on point. Cesare Paciotti sandal, $995. cesare-paciotti.com. Michael Kors cuffs, $275 each. 866-709-KORS. Dior Timepieces watch, $7,400. dior.com. SPRING'S EPIC BLOOMS ABSTRACT FLORALS Flower prints this season are anything but average. Trade in demure mini buds for blown-up patterns in bold hues. (Red is a good bet.) When in doubt, look East—motifs…

Are you ready to go micro? This season, designers are showing some seriously brief minis. Luckily for those afraid to bare, there are plenty of other options. How you feel about the return of the miniskirt will depend on the following: your relationship with your legs, your relationship with your age, and your relationship with thick, stretchy, hold-it-all-together tights. "Personally, I despise my legs," says Tibi founder and designer Amy Smilovic, "but a very short skirt felt new to me this season. I love it in the mix, especially when minimalism's so strong. Minis stop it from looking too serious. Plus, a shorter skirt looks a bit younger. I'll wear mine under an enormous sweater and thick tights. Then, as it gets warmer and it's time for the bare-legs look,…

GOLD STANDARD Giorgio Armani shirt (worn throughout), $575. 212-988-9191. Solange Azagury-Partridge earrings, $3,000, ring, $1,250, and chain bracelet (bottom), $1,000. 212-879-9100. Cartier necklace (top), $2,000, Love bracelet (middle), $5,575, and watch. 800-CARTIER. Gucci necklace (bottom), $4,655, and bracelet (top), $6,450. gucci.com. Fashion editor: Alastair McKimm Photographs by Amy Troost HEAVY METAL Ralph Lauren Fine Jewelry earrings, $9,300, and triple-link bracelet (left, middle), $13,800. ralphlauren jewelry.com. Bulgari necklace, $2,050, rings, $2,250 each, and bangles (left, top), $3,600 each. bulgari.com. Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet (left, bottom). 877-VAN-CLEEF. Rolex watch. Wempe Jewelers, NYC; 212-397-9000. Chopard bracelet (right), $5,320. 800-CHOPARD. ALL THAT GLITTERS Verdura earrings, $7,950. 212-758-3388. Tom Ford clutch. 212-359-0300. Vhernier ring (left), $7,550. 305-445-9356. Gucci bracelet (left), $9,900, and ring (right), $2,850. gucci.com. Omega watch. 212-207-3333. Cartier bracelet (right), $6,250. 800-CARTIER.…

When the writer's ring from a mythic jeweler disappears without a trace, the only thing left to do is tell the story. I MET Joel Arthur Rosenthal in a cavern under Paris, which is a fitting place to meet a man who turns metal and stone into dreams. It was at a dinner in 1994 in a medieval cellar. He was pale, intense, magnetic, and brilliant. I took him for an insightful professor of comparative everything. Later I was told that he made the most exquisite jewelry in the world under his initials: JAR. It wasn't until a few weeks later that I began to glimpse the secret treasures of JAR on the ladies of Paris, and I thought I was dreaming. Were those really eggshells broken in half and…

MUST-VISIT: EXHIBITIONS NOT TO MISS "No one moment is most important. Any moment can be something," the American street photographer Garry Winogrand once said of his medium. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art features more than 300 such Winogrand somethings—moments that magnify an energetic, vivacious America—in a retrospective opening March 9. New York's Museum of Modern Art offers up models, sketches, and photographs by the groundbreaking 19th-century French architect Henri Labrouste. The show gives new life to his Beaux Arts designs, like the soaring glass-and-metal Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris. "Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity," at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, covers a period when high fashion seeped into high art. As Paris society in the mid-1800s expressed itself through style, Manet, Monet, Renoir, and other beloved painters captured the modes…

The guy-pocalypse of the author's prediction hits home— with her husband and sons YOU CAN EXPECT a certain amount of strife when you write a book called The End of Men. You can explain that you feel a great deal of sympathy for the men who have lost their way after the recession or been overtaken as breadwinners by their girlfriends and wives. You can explain that a redefinition of manhood is long overdue in this country. But that will not necessarily win the men over. Especially if the cover is in road-sign yellow and the font is GIANT and pink. As with many types of social unrest, I saw the first signs at home. My nine-year-old son saw a color printout of the cover on the dining room table…

20s Mix in sweet, pretty pink accents. 1. Alex Kramer top, $766. Similar styles available. shopbop.com. 2. Eddie Borgo earrings.eddieborgo.com. 3. Reed Krakoff shorts, $1,590. shopBAZAAR.com. 4. Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci bag. givenchy.com. 5. ICB dress, $585.icbnyc.com. 6. Aurélie Bidermann cuff, $535. Similar styles available at shopBAZAAR.com. 7. Opening Ceremony skirt, $253. 212-219-2688. 8. 3.1 Phillip Lim bootie, $695. Similar styles available at shopBAZAAR.com. 30s Show off your baby blues. 1. Proenza Schouler clutch, $1,175. shop BAZAAR.com. 2. Alexander Wang top, $395. 212-977-9683. 3. Phillips House necklace, $800. Saks Fifth Avenue; 877- 551-7257. 4. Giorgio Armani shoe, $730. 212-988-9191. 5. Jason Wu skirt, $2,450. Bergdorf Goodman; 888-774-2424. 6. A.L.C. earrings, $160. shopBAZAAR.com. 7. Brunello Cucinelli dress, $1,730. shopBAZAAR.com. 8. Lele Sadoughi bracelet, $325. neimanmarcus.com. 40s Add some spark with…

MUST-HAVE FACE MASK Look younger (almost) instantly with a power-packed brightening cloth mask. Twenty minutes yields big-time radiance. Good pick: Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Second Skin Mask ($80 for six). Glowing backstage at Balmain Aerin Multi Color for Lips & Cheeks in Sweet Pea, $42 GET CHEEKY Reach for some rosy blush and apply it on and just above the apples of your cheeks for a quick face-lift. This compact works on lips too. Bobbi Brown Lilac Rose Shimmer Brick, $42 HIGH-IMPACT MASCARA Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Lash Enhancing Mascara in Black ($24) volumizes and curls with just one coat. Bonus: A peptide-infused formula strengthens lashes in only 15 days. HOW TO WEAR BLUE The trick with sea-inspired eye makeup is to keep it simple and leave the rest of…

Baibakova in front of a Richard Prince joke painting. Donna Karan New York dress, $2,295. shopBAZAAR.com. Giorgio Armani shoes, $995. 212-988-9191. Baibakova's own jewelry, worn throughout. At seven o'clock on a gusty evening, a line of partygoers snakes in front of an elevator at a towering oceanfront condo complex, happy and more than a little keyed up: Maria Baibakova has flown into town for Art Basel Miami Beach, and she's offering guests a peek at her up-to-the-minute collection. Baibakova, whose collection includes works by John Baldessari, Tracey Emin, Richard Prince, and Andreas Gursky, among others, wrinkles her nose in delight as her friends file into the penthouse apartment to join a group that comprises such art-world luminaries as Jeffrey Deitch of Los Angeles's Museum of Contemporary Art and super dealer…

OCCASION A lunch with friends and family in Southampton. VENUE It's on our porch, overlooking the backyard. As soon as it gets warmer in April, I like to entertain outside. FLOWERS Peonies are my favorite. The colors pop, and the big blooms don't feel too precious or formal. And they're easy to arrange. However, I love whatever is in season, like hyacinths, but I only use them when entertaining outdoors because they are fragrant. TABLETOP I like to combine print and pattern, even when setting a table. It's a mix of things I've collected and pieces I've received from family. My grandmother gave me her floral china, which is perfect for spring. I play them against Hermès chargers I've had for a while. I found the table linens in India…

THE DESTINATION I love going to Zihuatanejo because of its proximity to uncrowded surf. The climate is great, the people are warm and welcoming, and the town is so quiet and mellow—not very touristy. Also, the food is delicious. I had the best surf session of my life there with my husband. We surfed all day, with only about two or three other people in the water. We would surf, nap on the beach, grab a cold beer, and surf again, and we repeated that pattern until sunset. The water, sun, air, and beach were all so beautiful—a perfect day. THE HOTEL La Casa Que Canta is really romantic and peaceful. There are no TVs in the rooms, just a hammock on a terrace overlooking the ocean. What more could…

Barrymore undercover. Hat, $995, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane. 212-980-2970. Necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels. vancleefarpels.com. FASHION EDITOR: Julia von Boehm At lunch, Drew Barrymore will convince you to split the soup and salad—and the cheeseburger. She'll talk about her favorite new hobby: tie-dyeing yoga leggings in her kitchen sink while her five-month-old daughter, Olive, is napping, something she is "real serious about." And eventually she'll get to the fact that, yes, in addition to getting married, giving birth, and making leggings last year, she developed an enormous, affordable, prestige-quality makeup line for Walmart called Flower. "Everything I do, I do infinite percent," Barrymore says, half of the cheeseburger in hand at a pub in Hollywood. She doesn't just learn to cook; she starts with soups until she's devising her…

Walk the line in mod point-toes. Shoe, $855. Louis Vuitton. 866-VUITTON. Shoes, $5,270, Michael Kors. 866-709-KORS. There's a bold new shoe on the block. Shoes, $735. Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière. Similar styles available at Hu's Shoes, Washington, D.C.; 202-342-0202. Take the latest shapes out for a spin. $590, Reed Krakoff. reedkrakoff.com. Shoe, $680, Dries Van Noten. Saks Fifth Avenue; 877-551-7257. Pedicure: Beth Fricke for OPI; production: Alicia Zumback at 3 Star Productions. Special thanks to Mercedes-Benz USA for the red Mercedes-Benz 300SL.…

"Elegance is in the brain just as well as in the body and in the soul." Guinness delivered these bons mots and others for Bazaar as a contributing editor from 1963 to 1971. Dress, $5,000, Dior. 800-929-DIOR. Ring (worn through- out) and brooches, Fred Leighton. 212-288-1872. Shoes, $880, Louis Vuitton. 866-VUITTON. Dress, $5,950, Tom Ford. 212-359-0300. Earrings and necklace, Fred Leighton. 212-288-1872. PORTRAIT OF A LADY "The world loves glamour, it needs glamour." Dress, $4,365, Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. Nordstrom; 800-695-8000. Gown, by special order, Alexander McQueen. alexandermcqueen.com. Bracelet, Fred Leighton. 212-288-1872. TIMELESS STYLE "Chic cannot be taught." Blouse, $2,450, and pants, $950, Gucci. gucci.com. Shoes, $880, Louis Vuitton. 866-VUITTON. Dress, $7,320, Chanel. 800-550-0005. BEAUTY BAZAAR Before creating a voluminous updo, use Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy Volumizing Root Boost…

Flower power. Top, $1,950, Gucci. gucci.com. Earrings, $245, Oscar de la Renta. shopBAZAAR.com. Top, shorts, $725, glasses, and bag, $7,900, Prada. prada.com. Ring, $658, Roberto Demeglio. 800-307-6337. Swing into bold patterns. Dress, $1,995, Moschino. Saks Fifth Avenue; 877-551-7257. Rings and bracelet, David Webb. 212-421-3030. Dress, $2,500, Marc Jacobs. 212-343-1490. Shoes, $855, Manolo Blahnik. 212-582-3007. See Where to Buy for shopping details. Model: Magdalena Langrova; hair: Teddy Charles for Orlo Salon; makeup: Polly Osmond; manicure: Kiyo Okada at Garren New York for Chanel Beauté.…

Match point. Cardigan (left) and skirt, Marc Jacobs. Jacket (right), shirt, pants, and bag, Kate Spade New York. Mural by Retna. Jacket (left), Tommy Hilfiger. Top, DKNY. Skirt, Banana Republic. Jacket (right) and pants, Kenneth Cole Collection. Top, DKNY. In living color. Jacket (left) and shorts, Juicy Couture. Shirt, Joe Fresh. Bag, Coach. Jacket (right), Chris Benz. Skirt, Marciano. Bag, Vince Camuto. Peace Elephant mural courtesy of Shepard Fairey/obeygiant.com. Good sport. LEFT: Romper, Diane von Furstenberg. MIDDLE: Shirt (left), Altuzarra. Skirt, Ostwald Helgason. Jacket (right) and top, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti. Skirt and bag, Tory Burch. RIGHT: Shirt (left) and pants, J. Crew. Bag, Diane von Furstenberg. Shoes, Coach. Jacket (right), Ann Taylor. Shirt, Tory Burch. Shorts, Vera Wang Collection. Bag, 3.1 Phillip Lim. Shoes, Gianvito Rossi for Altuzarra. BOTTOM…

Wonderful" is how the renowned British photographer David Bailey describes Yves Saint Laurent. "Many designers are nothing, forgettable. Others are extraordinary. Artists. He was one." Bailey worked with the legendary designer many times over the decades and took this photo for Bazaar's November 1983 issue. The photographer, who has a new show at London's William Morris Gallery, also provided the link between YSL and his muse: "I introduced him to Catherine, actually." That would be Deneuve. The giant pink bow dress seen here was destined to become iconic, but what Bailey enjoyed about shooting Saint Laurent, the person, was that "it was 'all about Yves.' "…

NEW SEASON SPRING 2013: YOUR ULTIMATE SHOPPING GUIDE Tales in Retail There's nothing like the arrival of the new collections in stores and online to get rid of those midwinter blues. We can't wait to prep our looks for the coming months! So we're making our choices (graphic stripes, primary colors, heavy-metal accents) and checking them twice on our definitive wish list for the season. Your new look starts here. PIN IT TO WIN IT PINTEREST CONTEST: SHOW US YOUR SPRING STYLE Starting March 1, post what you love for the season to Pinterest, and enter your board for a chance to win a ShopBAZAAR spree with one of our editors, plus a selection of fashion and beauty must-haves. For details, go to Bazaar.com/pinterestcontest. Anne Vyalitsyna (left) in Marc Jacobs…

Drew Barrymore has transformed her look time and again, but she's forever been Hollywood's flower child. Sometimes literally: She can't resist buying a fresh bunch for her home and always wears her owncosmetic brand—"Flower makeup, of course." Her wardrobe is a bit of rocker chic, a bit of bohemian flair, combined with bold, sexy sophistication, with pieces from Rag & Bone, J. Crew, and Isabel Marant. And she'll never turn down a shopping trip to her favorite High Street store, Topshop. When it comes to beauty, Drew loves a Mason Pearson brush and trusts her Flower Nail Lacquer for stylish and long-lasting nails. ("Because it stays on so long. No, seriously, it really does.") For quick fixes, she's aseasygoing as she looks, armed with "Aquaphor to put on my lips"…

WHAT'S IN: BLACK WHAT'S OUT 1. Duffel handbags 2. Tennis bracelets 3. Fluorescent pouches 4. Rhinestone collars 5. Medium-size hoops 6. Flatforms 7. Patent leather pumps 8. Messenger bags 1 Clever minaudières Lanvin minaudière, $3,610. 646-439-0380. 2 Studded cuffs Valentino Garavani cuff, $995. 212-772-6969. 3 Clear clutches Charlotte Olympia bag, $1,475. 212-744-1842. 4 Tassel necklaces Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane necklaces, $365–$1,495. shopBAZAAR.com. 5 Intricate earrings Charlotte Olympia bag, $1,475. 212-744-1842. 6 Lace-up heels Tom Ford sandal, $1,250. 212-359-0300. 7 Fringed footwear Jimmy Choo sandal, $1,295. jimmychoo.com. 8 Chic chain straps Calvin Klein Collectionportfolio, $12,995. 212-292-9000. THIS ICON DENOTES ITEMS TO BUY ON SHOPBAZAAR.COM…

The designer's life by the numbers 10,000 iPad solitaire games played 26 wedding bands "for the 26 years we were not married" 490,702 Twitter followers 6:30 A.M. I usually wake up with the sun. I like to sleep in a cotton kurta from Abhinav Tandon in New Delhi—he makes the best in the world! The first thing I do is meditate for 10 minutes; I have been meditating for 18 years. (I learned from Deepak Chopra.) I do yoga twice a week and hike on the weekends. I try to stress very little! I love life: That's my motto. Then I start my day by sending an e-mail to do something nice for someone; sometimes it's making an introduction or a suggestion or giving a nice compliment. I take a…

1. Pierre Hardy cuff, $1,230. 646-449-0070. 2. DKNY Jeans jacket, $79.50. zappos.com. 3. Fendi necklace, $950. 212-759-4646. 4. Loft jacket, $89.50. loft.com. 5. J Brand jeans, $176. Similar styles available at shopBAZAAR.com. 6. Louis Vuitton bag, $3,450. 866-VUITTON. 7. Marni shoe, $745. Bergdorf Goodman; 888-774-2424. 8. L'Wren Scott dress, $1,750. Similar styles available at modaoperandi.com. 9. Céline shoe, $595. 212-535-3703. 10. Cynthia Rowley skirt, $325. cynthiarowley.com. 11. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane bag, $2,650. Similar styles available at shopBAZAAR.com. STYLIST'S TIP Add zest to gray and white with a lemon-hued bag or shoe. Conversely, make a sunny tone the main feature.…

1. Chanel necklace, $1,675. 800-550-0005. 2. Ancient Greek Sandals sandals, $230. ancient-greek-sandals.com. 3. Chris Benz top, $465. 212-244-2020. 4. Dezso by Sara Beltrán earrings, $940. dezsosara.com. 5. Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière bag. 212-206-0872. 6. Mulberry jacket, $1,500. 212-256-0632. 7. J. Crew pants, $198. jcrew.com. 8. Dior shoe, $1,050. 800-929-DIOR. 9. Stella McCartney sunglasses. Similar styles available at shopBAZAAR.com. 10. Stephanie Schaich shirt, $275. wmkingclothiers.com. 11. Tribune Standard dress, $495. tribunestandard.com. 12. Peter Som top 13. Pomellato ring, $5,450. 800-254-6020. STYLIST'S TIP Try rose with white and bronze for a sophisticated take.…

IN THE MAIL STAMP COLLECTORS London-based designer Mary Katrantzou's postage-stamp-inspired prints were one of the highlights of London Fashion Week. Take a cue from these stylish women: Pull a color from one of the patterns and match your accessories to it. Mary Katrantzou top, $1,090. Blake, Chicago; 312-202-0047. WHAT TO BUY SMALL SHOULDERS This spring, go for smaller cross-body bags in fun colors and contrasting textures, like this tie-dyed blue leather version with a brilliant beaded strap. Michael Nelson bag, $995. browns fashion.com. KEEP ENVELOPE CLUTCHES STORE BOWLING BAGS GOING PLATINUM SPRING SPARKLE It's not just about gold this season—bejeweled extras in shimmery silver are a fresh way to jazz up any outfit for day or evening. Prada bag, $4,750. prada.com. Dior necklace, $2,900. 800-929-DIOR. Céline shoe, $3,950. Ikram, Chicago;…

JULIA VON BOEHM WHO SHE IS The go-to stylist for the top magazines in the business, including Bazaar. This former assistant to Carine Roitfeld brings editorials and covers to life with her edgy glamour. WHAT SHE'S BUYING Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci shoes with a transparent vinyl panel and a geometric hardwood heel. "They add a nice contrast to a black pencil skirt." Calvin Klein Collection bag. "I love the simplicity of white leather with an elegant gold chain. Wear with a printed silk pant and a T-shirt." Marc Jacobs pointed-toe animal-print flats. "Great with short shorts and an oversize sweater." FRESH FOR SPRING "Prada's white fur coats, a clear plastic bag from Chanel, and details from the Alexander Wang and Christopher Kane collections, ruffles, and white accents." HER PICKS 1.…

A die-hard minimalist tries out the season's most maximal trend Despite my penchant for all things short, I'm pretty conservative in terms of dressing—a lot of black, a lot of sheath dresses, and the occasional leather pant. My go-to styles for spring will probably skew toward the mod looks that stole the show at Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton. Ultrafeminine, flowy pieces and bright colors aren't really a part of my repertoire. So it's not surprising that while I appreciated the season's major ruffle trend on the runway, it's an unlikely contender where my wardrobe is concerned. Once the province of five-year-old girls and flamenco dancers, oversize ruffles are big this year—literally. Ruffles have kept a low profile since the '80s, and it feels like an appropriate time for them…

1. Derek Lam sandals, $498. Similar styles available at shopBAZAAR.com. 2. Gucci sandals, $950. shopBAZAAR.com. 3. Marco Bicego bracelet, $3,960. Saks Fifth Avenue; 877-551-7257. 4. Eddie Borgo earrings, $500. Bergdorf Goodman; 888-774-2424. 5. Céline bag, $3,750. Capretto, Miami; 305-661-7767. 6. Salvatore Ferragamo necklace, $330. 866-337-7242. 7. Nancy Gonzalez clutch, $1,400. nancygonzalez.com. 8. Tod's bag, $5,325. shopBAZAAR.com. 9. Stella McCartney bag, $1,200. shopBAZAAR.com. 10. Valentino Garavani shoes, $1,295. nordstrom.com.…

HEADSHOT A tribute to fashion's favorite milliner, Philip Treacy FASHION DESIGNER MORE SCULPTURE than accessories, Philip Treacy's belles chapeaux have accompanied Alexander McQueen, Valentino, and Chanel fashions on the runway and adorned the heads of royalty. Now, in a new book featuring more than 200 never-before-published photographs, Kevin Davies has documented two decades' worth of behind-the-scenes images of the master craftsman at work. Philip Treacy London hat. philiptreacy.co.uk. Marchesa dress. alothman-fashion.com.…

David Bowie's mark on pop culture cuts far deeper than mere performer and musician The great 20th-century painter Paul Klee (1879–1940) had an intriguing theory about our lives. He thought they were characterized by what he called loose continuities—patterns, encounters, and connections that, of course, were revealed only in hindsight with the passage of time. It's an interesting thought experiment to apply to your own life, and it's surprising what loose continuities you'll find there, lurking in the seemingly random journey we make from cradle to grave. To take the ones between my own life and David Bowie's, it begins in 1971 with the release of his fourth album, Hunky Dory. I can see myself in my student flat listening to it again and again and again. I was mesmerized.…

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22–JANUARY 20 People in authority may not understand your approach to a situation. Give them time; by midmonth you'll be able to articulate your thoughts and demonstrate your unique skills. MOTTO OF THE MONTH: No one ever made a good coat from bad cloth. AQUARIUS JANUARY 21–FEBRUARY 19 Someone questioning financial or factual matters has no doubt caused you headaches lately, but this month you'll be more inclined to respond in a clear and positive manner. MOTTO OF THE MONTH: Even the right answers can raise new questions. PISCES FEBRUARY 20–MARCH 20 Disruption in your private life is not to be taken too seriously. You'll soon discover that there are ways not just to get past it but also to triumph—and make extra money. MOTTO OF THE MONTH:…

Black and white may have made a strong statement on the spring runways for clothing and nails, but have no fear, bold brights are not extinct. There are brilliant coral, fuchsia, pink, and orange polishes aplenty, serving as the perfect pop of color on fingers, toes, or, even better, both. Partial to neutrals? Go for a milky light pink or beige, as seen at Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, and Marc Jacobs. For drama, try a shimmering oxblood, balanced, of course, by a lined or a smoky lid. CoverGirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss in Black Diamond, $5 Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Superstition, $14 Essie Nail Polish in Oui Madame, $8 Butter London Nail Lacquer in Fruit Machine, $15 Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Groove Is in the Heart, $17 Lancôme…

Aphrodita Kabashi has a surprisingly calm demeanor for someone who's just had her face injected 120 times in 25 minutes. Maybe it's because she's in the hands of Fredric Brandt, the sought-after New York– and Miami-based dermatologist known for keeping Hollywood's A-list faces looking ageless. Kabashi, a 38-year-old New Yorker and a manager of the chic Garren New York salon, is visiting Brandt for her first LaViv treatment—a breakthrough antiaging procedure that promises to eliminate wrinkles and smooth skin by injecting a patient's own amped-up collagen-producing cells into problem areas. A self-proclaimed sun worshipper, Kabashi says she wants to erase years of UV damage and have a glowing complexion without it looking unnatural. Brandt is the go-to doc for LaViv, having worked as a principal investigator on the clinical trials…

Spirit and substance drive the interiors and buildings of Roman and Williams "A room needs to be comfortable, to have a certain drama, and to tell a story," says Robin Standefer, who, with her husband, Stephen Alesch, runs the New York design firm Roman and Williams. The couple's signature is comfort-chic, both residential (for Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, and at their own Montauk retreat, featured here) and commercial (the Ace and the Standard hotels in New York). Roman and Williams will make a 30-story mark on Manhattan this fall with a struts-to-sheets luxury hotel at 120 West 57th Street. Catherine Hong MUST-HAVES PAINT Fine Paints of Europe, color S9000 METAL Brass. "We like it burnished." KITCHEN COUNTER Two-inch-thick white Calcutta gold marble BATHROOM TILE District Tile, Romanand Williams's line with…

WHAT'S THE TREND IN FOOD RIGHT NOW? Simplicity—no way back from farm-to-table. People don't want a noodle in the shape of a shrimp or a shrimp in the shape of a noodle! IT SEEMS AS IF EVERYONE'S SERVING KALE SALAD THESE DAYS. YOUR RESTAURANT ABC KITCHEN IS NO EXCEPTION. We are all going back to hippie food! Kale salad is healthy and has good flavor. For me, this is not so different from the cabbage salad I grew up eating in Alsace. YOU INVITE SOME FRIENDS OVER FOR DINNER. WHAT'S THE PLAN? I have my guests arrive around 6:30 or 7 and start the party off with a standing snack—maybe a bowl of crab meat and some toasted bread that people can serve themselves—and sparkling wine or champagne. I serve…

FAVORITE THING ABOUT WEEKENDS IN THE HAMPTONS It's a lot of nature, and all of us—friends, family—get to hang out with fewer distractions. And the kids can run, run, run! We have big family dinners, and I try to squeeze in a SoulCycle class or two. WHERE IS YOUR HOME? Springs, on Long Island's Gardiners Bay. WHAT DO YOU COOK? We basically start cooking when we arrive and never stop! We begin with pancakes in the morning and usually have a lot of soups with fresh-baked bread. I also do salads, and quinoa is always a staple with broccoli and roasted kale. (I love greens. In the city, Organic Avenue's Green Love juice is essential.) In the summer, it's all about fish tacos and using the barbecue. FAVORITE COFFEE–BREAKFAST SPOT…

Coat, $8,995, Michael Kors. michaelkors.com. Sandals, $1,250, Chanel. 800-550-0005. Simple can be striking with clean lines and vivid hues. Top, $3,090, and skirt, $1,835, Chanel. 800-550-0005. Dress, $1,990, Akris. Bergdorf Goodman; 888-774-2424. Goggles, $209, Michael Kors. Similar styles available. 866-709-KORS. BEAUTY BAZAAR John Frieda Full Repair Deep Conditioner leaves locks smooth ($9.99). Strong, sculptural shapes make a statement. Top, $1,250, and pants, $1,200, Gucci. shopBAZAAR.com. Sandals, $1,250, Chanel. 800-550-0005. Embrace the warm weather with dresses in hot colors. Dress, $3,598, Ralph Lauren Collection. ralphlaurencollection.com. Sandals, $1,250, Chanel. 800-550-0005. Dress, $2,245, Stella McCartney. 212-255-1556. BEAUTY BAZAAR Keep tresses hydrated with Nexxus Salon Hair Care Hydra-Light Weightless Moisture Shampoo ($9.99). The season's colors are rich and radiant. Coat, $3,195, Burberry Prorsum. burberry.com. Sandals, $1,250, Chanel. 800-550-0005. Dress, $3,990, Lanvin. 312-765-7075. BEAUTY BAZAAR…

Cool for cats. Top, Salvatore Ferragamo. 866-337-7242. Skirt, Salvatore Ferragamo. Similar styles available at shopBAZAAR.com. Necklace, $275, Lady Grey. anthemwares.com. Sandals, $695, Gucci. shopBAZAAR.com. BEAUTY BAZAAR Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain in Rouge Laque provides long-lasting color ($32). Dress, $1,895, Max Mara. 212-879-6100. Belt, $295, Meredith Wendell. meredithwendell.com. Shoes, $575, Jimmy Choo. jimmychoo.com. BEAUTY BAZAAR Smooth gams look sexy. Slather on Dove Cream Oil Shea Butter Body Lotion ($7.49). Step into spring with skin-baring pieces. Top, $1,195, bustier, $1,795, and skirt, $2,995, Calvin Klein Collection. 212-292-9000. Cuff (left), $900, Jennifer Fisher. jenniferfisherjewelry.com. Cuff (right), $310, Paige Novick. Bergdorf Goodman; 888-774-2424. Sandals, $695, Gucci. shopBAZAAR.com. Sheer elegance. Dress, Emilio Pucci. Similar styles available at Emilio Pucci, NYC; 212-230-1135. Shoes, $675, Manolo Blahnik. Barneys New York; 888-8-BARNEYS. Bracelets, $450…

This spread: Dress and headpiece, Comme des Garçons. Next spread: Headpiece, Jennifer Behr. Dress, scarf, and earrings, Dolce & Gabbana. Following spread: Top and headpiece, Giorgio Armani. Top, Vera Wang Collection. Hat, Philip Treacy. See Where to Buy for shopping details.…

THE BEST NIGHTTIME LOOKS ARE SET TO STUN Emily DiDonato and Lily Aldridge heat up the night. on Emily: Dress, $2,895, Donna Karan New York. Similar styles available at shopBAZAAR.com. Necklace, $3,400, and ring, $9,700, Hermès. 800-441-4488. Bra, $360, and briefs, $100, Eres. 888-656-ERES. Garter belt, $225, Kiki de Montparnasse. 212-965-8150. Stockings, $50, Agent Provocateur. agentprovocateur.com. On Lily: Dress, $8,990, Emilio Pucci. 212-230-1135. Earrings, $2,800, H. Stern. 800-7-HSTERN. Bracelet, $1,002, Vionnet. vionnet.com. Transparency issue. Top (left), $1,350, skirt, $920, earrings, and necklace, Bottega Veneta. 212-371-5511. Ring (top, left), Le Vian. levian.com. Ring (bottom, left), Bulgari. bulgari.com. Bracelet (left) and ring (right), Van Cleef & Arpels. vancleefarpels.com. Dress (right), Carolina Herrera. 212-249-6552. Briefs, $285, Kiki de Montparnasse. 212-965-8150. Earrings, De Grisogono. 212-439-4220. Watch, bracelets, and ring, $13,700, Bulgari. Top (left), $970,…

Covers Newsstand Louis Vuitton dress, price upon request. Internal Cover (Newsstand) Roberto Coin necklace, $130,000. Edmund T. Ahee Jewelers, Grosse Pointe, MI; 313-886-4600. Boucheron cuff, price upon request. boucheron.com. Blazer, $4,800, and scarf, $670, Dior. 800-929-DIOR. Internal Cover (Subscriber) Roberto Coin necklace, $130,000. Edmund T. Ahee Jewelers, Grosse Pointe, MI; 313-886-4600. Boucheron cuff, price upon request. boucheron.com. Louis Vuitton dress, price upon request. 866-VUITTON. Table of Contents (Web) Page 136 On Anne: Marc Jacobs cardigan, $950, and skirt, $950, 212-343-1490. Alexander Wang bag, $750, similar styles available at shopBAZAAR.com. On Jessica: Kate Spade New York jacket, $248, shirt, $198, pants, $198, and bag, $358, katespade.com. Marc by Marc Jacobs scarf, $118, marcjacobs.com. Chanel belt, price upon request, 800-550-0005. Louis Vuitton clutch, price upon request. Editor's Letter…

I've always been obsessed with art and music, and I grew up in the U.K. in the '70s, so it comes as no surprise that I was once a punk. Naturally, I snatched up as many Vivienne Westwood pieces as I could. (Mohair sweaters, bondage pants, and the like are still kicking around my archives somewhere.) Vivienne also hails from my home county of Derbyshire (there must be something in that water), and I consider her a sort of modern-day Diana Vreeland—she thinks in absolutes. It's an absolute thrill to feature the self-proclaimed "only punk left" in our March issue just before the "Punk: Chaos to Couture" exhibition at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. She celebrates that rock 'n' roll spirit that makes fashion so exciting. On the topic…

Bazaar acting fashion features director Jennifer Alfano shares her must-haves For me, spring is all about wearing dresses, and I love the tailored yet feminine mix of this Altuzarra piece (1). I am a Pisces, and at the top of my birthday wish list is a Cartier Juste un Clou bangle (2). It would look so nice next to my Love bracelet (hint, hint to the husband!). A Stella McCartney blazer (3) is always a wardrobe staple, this time around in white. I plan to treat this Givenchy shark's-tooth pendant (4) as an everyday "heirloom." The Pomellato band (5), which my husband gave me recently for our 20th (gulp!) anniversary, is a sentimental favorite. I can't have enough gray in my closet, and I love the proportions of this short-sleeved…

THE HOLIDAYS ARE A FABULOUS TIME OF YEAR for many things—catching up with friends, giving gifts, and binge eating, to name a few. That said, my preferred pastime is watching movies. In St. Barts, where I rang in 2013, some friends had coveted Academy Awards screeners, which were dealt like drugs—Argo and Zero Dark Thirty being the crack cocaine of DVDs on the Caribbean island. But I preferred the glory of the old Hollywood movies I brought with me. One that left a lasting impression on many of my friends was Marlene Dietrich in 1930's Morocco. And for good reason: Her gender-bending use of menswear (who could forget the tuxedo she wore?) seems especially timely. I've seen a spectrum of stylish women following suit as of late (no pun intended).…

Cherry red and classic black are an arresting combo 1. Céline clutch, $1,650. Neiman Marcus; 888-888-4757. 2. Prada glasses. prada.com. 3. Carven jacket, $1,190. Barneys New York; 888-8-BARNEYS. 4. Fendi bangle. shopBAZAAR.com. 5. Alexander Wang bag. Similar styles available at Alexander Wang, NYC; 212-977-9683. 6. Proenza Schouler skirt, $2,395. 212-585-3200. 7. Chanel bag, $4,400. 800-550-0005. 8. Prabal Gurung top, $1,125. Saks Fifth Avenue; 877-551-7257. 9. Vince pants, $1,150. shopBAZAAR.com. 10. Gucci sandal, $695. shopBAZAAR.com. 11. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane cuff, $1,250. 212-980-2970. STYLIST'S TIP Luxe it up with noir leather touches like these slouchy pants.…

Daphne Groeneveld, photographed by Nathaniel Goldberg 1. Lanvin cuff, $780. 312-765-7075. 2. Chloé earrings. 212-717-8220. 3. Sacai dress, $1,260. Ikram, Chicago; 312-587-1000. 4. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane ring, $595. 212-980-2970. 5. Marc by Marc Jacobs shirt, $278.212-924-0026. 6. Vika Gazinskaya dress, $2,400. modaoperandi.com. 7. Burberry sunglasses,$220. burberry.com. 8. Joe Fresh pants, $69. joefresh.com. 9. Thakoon top, $850. Ikram, Chicago. 10. Céline clutch, $2,100. 212-535-3703. 11. Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci sandal, $2,950.Barneys New York; 888-8-BARNEYS. 12. 3.1 Phillip Lim jacket, $1,195. shopBAZAAR.com. STYLIST'S TIP Opt for translucent accessories.…

HELLO, SAILOR 1. Banana Republic dress, $130. banana republic.com. 2. Aurélie Bidermann bracelet, $505. shopBAZAAR.com. 3. Loeffler Randall sandal, $175. loefflerrandall.com. 4. Ippolita earrings, $450. ippolita.com. 5. Basler jacket, $575. 703-388-2438. 6. Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti sweater, $490. Saks Fifth Avenue; 877-551-7257. 7. Club Monaco coat, $298. clubmonaco.com. 8. 3.1 Phillip Lim clutch, $550. shopBAZAAR.com. 9. Roger Vivier cuff, $595. 212-861-5371. 10. Coach bag, $458. coach.com. 11. Tommy Hilfiger skirt, $298. Similar style available at Tommy Hilfiger, NYC; 212- 223-1824. THIS ICON DENOTES ITEMS TO BUY ON SHOPBAZAAR.com…

CAT FANCY WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE When it comes to prints, big felines continue to reign supreme. A leopard-pattern blouse with a neutral pant and a black jacket, à la Linda Fargo, is a surefire way to work the look, as is a cardigan in a feral motif. For tamer tastes, incorporate a cat-print scarf in an unexpected color, such as the cobalt blue one below. Louis Vuitton scarf, $860. 866-VUITTON. Marc Jacobs cardigan, $1,700. 212-343-1490. CHARM SCHOOL GOLDEN GIRL Charm necklaces are back in vogue, and gold is the metal of choice for this season's iterations of keepsake jewelry. Personalize yours with multiple baubles—letters, flowers, and perhaps a few swords and daggers. Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière necklace, $415. 212-206-0872. WILD THINGS LOUNGE LIZARD Opt for subtle versions of exotic…

HER STYLE SWW Creative founder Stephanie Winston Wolkoff knows sartorial gold when she sees it, and it's evident in the contents of her ample closet. Wolkoff knows what she likes and often buys in bulk. (She bought 22 pairs of Manolo Blahniks from Fall 2012.) Other preferred pieces include her Louis Vuitton Richard Prince bags and her collection of vintage Lanvin. "I try to keep my appearance classic and sophisticated," she says. "Style depends more on how you carry yourself in the clothes than the clothes alone, but a killer pair of heels doesn't hurt." WOLKOFF'S FASHION LOVES Wolkoff is keen on ground-grazing dresses, exotic skin cuffs, and vests, as well as furs for winter. "I'm also a huge accessories girl," she says. "I change my bags up all the…

How to wear… BLACK PANTS TAILOR UP That wardrobe standby, the black trouser, gets a revamp this season with a slim, soigné silhouette. Instead of with a slouchy top, the style looks newest when paired with a menswear-inspired sleeveless jacket worn over a bra top. 1. Jennifer Fisher necklace, $11,525. 888-255-0640. 2. T by Alexander Wang bralette, $225. shopBAZAAR.com. 3. Nic + Zoe pants, $108. nicandzoe.com. 4. Maxstudio.com pants, $118. maxstudio.com. 5. Céline shoe. 212- 535-3703. 6. Kenneth Cole vest, $448. kennethcole.com. 7. 3.1 Phillip Lim vest, $625. shopBAZAAR.com. 8. Cartier watch. cartier.com. 9. Rag & Bone vest, $450. Barneys New York; 888-8-BARNEYS. OUT AND ABOUT Wear a barely there top with high-waisted noir pants, à la Kristen Stewart, or try a leather pair with a jacket like Karolina Kurkova.…

1. Hermès sandals, $1,000. hermes.com. 2. Assad Mounser bracelet, $350. Five and Ten, Dallas; 214-252-0510. 3. Monique Péan ring, $7,085. Barneys New York; 888-8-BARNEYS. 4. Chloé bag. Similar styles available at shopBAZAAR.com. 5. Gianvito Rossi for Altuzarra sandals, $1,075. Saks Fifth Avenue; 877-551-7257. 6. Dannijo earrings, $245. dannijo.com. 7. Ugg Australia sandal, $120. uggaustralia.com. 8. Belstaff clutch, $995. belstaff.com. 9. Giuseppe Zanotti Design sandal, $1,095. 212-650-0455. 10. Tod's sandals, $2,275. 800-457-TODS. 11. Ralph Lauren Collection bag, $2,250. ralphlaurencollection.com. 12. Frey Wille bangle, $1,465. shopBAZAAR.com. SEE WHERE TO BUY FOR SHOPPING DETAILS…

WITH SO MANY DESIGNERS hopscotching their way around fashion houses, now is the time to snap up epic pieces from Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière and the like. Cameron Silver, owner of L.A.'s luxury vintage destination Decades, is an authority on what items will be coveted by collectors down the road. "There has been a seismic shift in fashion as we learn to value the past. The period when it starts to become collectible has shortened," Silver says. What to hold on to or run out and buy? ALWAYS COLLECTIBLE Valentino (by Garavani), Yves Saint Laurent, Alber Elbaz pieces for Geoffrey Beene, Guy Laroche, YSL, and Lanvin; Tom Ford for Gucci and YSL. (A white jersey column dress from his Fall 1996 collection can fetch five figures today.) NEWLY MINTED NAMES…

David Bowie's first wife recalls the night some of the world's biggest stars said goodbye to Ziggy Stardust One woman exposed her breasts to Barbra Streisand, or so I heard. Not only is this the last show of the tour, but it's the last show we'll ever do," said my then husband, David Bowie, from the stage of the Hammersmith Odeon. It wasn't David who was retiring, of course; it was his alter ego Ziggy Stardust. There was a hush, a mighty intake of breath from the audience, as what he said sank in. Why was he killing off Ziggy? Was he sick? Was he dying? We had planned a "retirement" party after the show. Mick Jagger and Bianca, Paul and Linda McCartney, Lou Reed, and Barbra Streisand were all…

Fashion's most outspoken and often outlandish designer, Vivienne Westwood, never ceases to surprise SHE BRAZENLY MIXED Scottish tartans with spiked dog-collar chokers, adorned humble clothes with safety pins, turned bondage gear into high fashion, and received the esteemed Order of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth for her sartorial achievements while wearing no underwear. (She gave an infamous twirl that was well documented by the paparazzi.) Vivienne Westwood is punk rock's grande dame. Westwood's creative collaboration with her former lover and partner, Malcolm McLaren, spawned a style revolution. Through the 1970s, their notorious Kings Road boutique—variously known as Let It Rock; Too Fast to Live, Too Young to Die; Sex; and during the punk era, Seditionaries—was instrumental in introducing the now iconic punk elements to the world. By the time…

Your guide to the prettiest hair-and-makeup combos Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Adore Me, $19 Sonia Kashuk Ultra Luxe Lip Gloss in Ravishing Rose, $8.99 Soap & Glory A Great Kisser lip balm, $10 Bobbi Brown Sheer Lip Gloss in Pretty in Pink, $23 L'OrÉal Paris Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain in Rose On and On, $9.99 Buxom Full-Bodied Lipstick in Rogue, $21 Chantecaille Luminous Gloss in Pink Melon, $34 Shiseido Makeup Perfect Rouge in Dragon, $25 Maybelline New York Color Sensational Vivids lipstick in On Fire Red, $7.49 Nars Satin Lip Pencil in Luxembourg, Palais Royal, Golshan, and Majella,$25 each Chanel Rouge Allure Lip Colour in Envoûtante, $34 Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro in No. 400, $32 BRIGHT LIPS A poppy pout is the easiest way to punch up your…

Zumba's cha-chas and pelvic thrusts can change your life, reports Alex Kuczynski I HAVE always been a running, tennis-playing athlete. I've done the New York City Marathon. I've ski-raced in Chile. I used to train with a martial arts guy who brought a bucket in case I puked. My workout buddies have never been girls in leotards on Pilates machines; they were the jocks climbing ropes and banging sledgehammers into industrial tires and telling each other things like "The beatings will continue until morale improves." But last April my friend Calysta, a Zumba teacher, urged me to try her dance class. Dance? It seemed a bit too twee, a bit too leg-warmers-and-purposely sloppy sweatshirts. And Zumba dance? Wasn't that for the ladies at the Y, shuffling along to some Putumayo…

WE HEARD YOUR NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY IN GSTAAD WAS FANTASTIC. TELL US WHAT MADE IT SO SPECIAL. My chalet in Gstaad is one of the oldest in the village—full of memories, flowers, cozy sofas. For a party, I just add some room for dancing and a good DJ. I don't like themes, but I like people well dressed. I am a bit superstitious, and I like to see nice things around me and good manners. This New Year's party had just three tables of 10, decorated with vases of four-leaf clovers (again, the superstitions!). The buffet was quite rich. We had cotechino with lentils, our national New Year's plate (it brings good luck), pâté de foie gras (made at home), two pastas, risotto with white truffles, vegetables for our…

STANDOUT RESTAURANTS Réparate is one of my favorite restaurants in Paris. It specializes in cuisine from Nice. They have the best salad niçoise in the world. (It's small, so you need to make a reservation.) 64 Rue Saint-Sabin, in the 11th Arrondissement. Chez Georges is a typical French brasserie with very good food. I think about Claude Chabrol's movies each time I go there. 1 Rue du Mail, 2nd. Kaï is my favorite for Japanese food. The nasu dengaku [eggplant with miso] is to die for. 18 Rue du Louvre, 1st. Restaurant Saturne serves classic French cuisine. It has an open kitchen, great food, and really good wines. 17 Rue Notre-Dame des Victoires, 2nd. GREAT GALLERIES Galerie Downtown–François Laffanour specializes in designers I love, such as Jean Prouvé and…

WELCOME TO SPRING Stef BALENCIAGA BY NICOLAS GHESQUIÈRE Top, skirt, headband, and rings, Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière. Joan GIVENCHY BY RICCARDOTISCI Dress, pants, and collar, Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. Headband, Jennifer Behr. Makeup, Estée Lauder. Sui He LOUIS VUITTON Jumpsuit and bra, Louis Vuitton. Pumps, Gianvito Rossi. Makeup, Shiseido. Sam JIL SANDER Shirt and shorts, Jil Sander. Yumi ALEXANDER WANG Top, skirt, and sandals, Alexander Wang. Stef TOM FORD Blazer and skirt, Tom Ford. T-shirt, American Apparel. Pumps, Gianvito Rossi. Tilda CHRISTOPHER KANE Jacket and skirt, Christopher Kane.Pumps, Gianvito Rossi. Joan DIOR Jacket, shirt, and ascot, Dior. Headband, Jennifer Behr. Makeup, Estée Lauder. Ashleigh SAINT LAURENT BY HEDI SLIMANE Dress, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane. Saskia EMPORIO ARMANI Blazer, shirt, and pants, Emporio Armani. Headband, Jennifer Behr. Pumps, Gianvito Rossi.…

The new shape is sexy and streamlined. Jacket, $3,850, bustier, $995, and pants, $2,695, Calvin Klein Collection. 212-292-9000. Vest, $3,000, top, $1,400, and pants, $1,815, Lanvin. 646-439-0380. Necklace, $415, and rings, $765 for set of five, Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière. 212-206-0872. BEAUTY BAZAAR Get sculpted cheekbones with L'Oréal Paris Visible Lift Color Lift Blush ($10.95). Look ahead to long structured vests paired with loose trousers. Jacket, $3,900, pants, $1,800, and sandals, $895, CÉline. Barneys New York; 888-8-BARNEYS. Vest, $2,990, and pants, $1,910, Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. Bergdorf Goodman; 888-774-2424. The new take on the suit will transform your wardrobe. Jacket, $1,780, and pants, $740, Stella McCartney. Similar styles available at shopBAZAAR.com. Jacket (around waist), Narciso Rodriguez. narcisorodriguez.com. Top, $850, and pants, $995, Narciso Rodriguez. Similar styles available at shopBAZAAR.com. Sandals,…

Mother of invention. Jacket, Burton's own. The setting is pure McQueen: A very pregnant Sarah Burton enters a greenhouse at Petersham Nurseries in Richmond upon Thames, England, on a drizzly Monday morning. The sky is thick with rain clouds, and the pathways are an obstacle course of puddles and mud. Burton is swathed in an animal-print scarf, leggings, a tailored black shirt, and an overcoat, her pale blue eyes immediately lighting up at the natural splendor before her. There are rows of seed packets, old-fashioned metal watering cans, shelves of Wellington boots, and rows of spring bulbs in pots. All of it feels wonderfully connected to Burton's Spring 2013 show, which was inspired by bees and beekeeping. Like McQueen before her, Burton has an incredibly fervid imagination. "With bees, I…

SUMMARY OF THE SEASON After seeing the Spring 2013 collections, I began to think, Are the only tools needed for a new spring wardrobe a ruler and a T square? Designers came up with so many geome-tricks that they seemed to herald a new era of optical illusion. But the games designers play are complex, and many other ideas came down the runways. There were cultural reference mash-ups, such as fedoras and floor-sweeping skirts, that at first looked like 1970s throwbacks. On closer inspection, the fabrics told a modern story. Womanly glamour brought ruffles and rivulets splashing across the body in waves of brightly colored silks—or, in the case of Balenciaga, the undulating fabric produced sensuous Spanish skirts. The same ladylike look came through as a feminine blouse rooted somewhere…

Despite what she thought was a healthy, well-balanced diet, Meri*, a private chef in Los Angeles, was still struggling with the same 10 pounds she'd put on in college. She had lagging energy levels, which she beat back with caffeinated beverages, and endured persistent skin breakouts. Finally, Meri, now 28, saw a nutritionist, who suggested that her diet was too acidic and needed a major alkaline boost. While the changes she made may seem drastic (easing off all dairy, caffeine, and animal-based products), she says the effects of consuming a heavily plant-based, higher-pH diet were quick and dramatic—and well worth it. "It's amazing," Meri says. "I have tons of energy now, without coffee. My immune system must be stronger because I haven't been sick, and I'm breakout-free. Doing an alkaline…

From our pages to your closet—here's what's in store this month Tom Ford wedge, $2,790. Page 102 Gucci sandal, $695. Page 203 Vince pants, $1,150. Page 203 Fendi bangle, $850. Page 203 Narciso Rodriguez pants, $995. Page 204 Prabal Gurung dress, $1,495. Page 204 Ohne Titel skirt, $445. Page 204 Zero + Maria Cornejo cardigan, $495. Page 204 Alexander Wang vest, $1,450. Page 204 Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane bag, $2,650. Page 206 J Brand jeans, $176. Page 206 3.1 Phillip Lim jacket, $1,195. Page 210 Tibi top, $595. Page 212 Proenza Schouler sandal, $2,050. Page 212 AurÉlie Bidermann bracelet, $505. Page 221 3.1 Phillip Lim clutch, $550. Page 221 Tonya Hawkes clutch, $1,295. Page 223 Proenza Schouler skirt, $2,350. Page 223 Gucci bag, $1,320. Page 225 T by Alexander…