of North Texas is purchasing not only the building in which Fashion on Main is located at 1901 Main Street, but also the building next door.  As you know, FOM is currently 1000 square feet and is divided into two rooms, one room houses our inaugural exhibition, Flights of Fancy, which is on view until the end of December, and the other serves as our office space, which I refer to as 'The Fashionistas Love Lounge'.  This February, we will talk possession of an additional 3200 square feet in the adjacent building, making Fashion on Main a whopping 4200 square feet!

Award-winning interior and architectural designer Rick Rozasspent his early years playing with big dogs like Bill Blass and Mark Hampton, who in turn inspired him to strike out on his own.  Ricks energetic and versatile work can be see throughout the United Sates and Mexico. Fans of the Deep Ellum restaurant Local will recognize his signature style, which is marked by clean, simple lines and elegant details.  Rick has generously agreed to donate his very valuable time to design the expansion of Fashion on Main.  We have already had several meetings, and he will have plans drawn up some time after the 1st of the year.

So, now we have 4200 square feet in a prime downtown location, a fashion collection that consists of over 15,000 pieces, Myra Walker, curator and director and internationally renown scholar, the undying support of Chancellor Lee Jackson and his staff, 300 enthusiastic Fashionistas, a hard-working board of directors, Kim Kroll, business and PR manager for The Fashionistas, unbelievable support from the local media, people lined up to do events for us, and a world-class architectural designer.  What else could be possibly needed?  Money!!  Enter Lawayne Schrader.  Lawayne is a super-star realtor for Briggs Freeman, specializing in commercial real estate, and serves on The Fashionista Board of Directors.  Beginning in Spring, 2007, Lawayne will be heading up our campaign to raise $1,000,000-$1,200,000 for the renovation of Fashion on Main as well as another $2,000,000 for an endowment for on-going operations.  Lawayne is also the one responsible for introducing Rick Rozas to our project.  

If that isn't enough to leave you breathless, there's more. Again, a few days before Thanksgiving, I got an email from Vanessa Dabich, director of public relations for Lancôme in New York. As it turns out, she read the articles about us in D Fashion (our -

friends at D are so with it, they sent a copy of D Fashion to just about everyone in New York!) and became instantly passionate about our cause. Lancôme has decided to create a Fashionista Lip Collection, consisting of 3-5 shades from their Color Design Collection, and give The Fashionistas a portion of the proceeds. The collection will be launched in their North Park store sometime during Fashion Week (March 8th). In addition to having proceeds from our own lip collection, Lancôme is going to present us with a check to launch our Fashion on Main renovation campaign! Vanessa says this is just their way of kicking off a long-term relationship with The Fashionistas.

If you haven't been to the new Lancôme Boutique, you need to stop by. Located across from the Joel Shapiro sculpture, 20 Elements, the boutique boasts a number of inviting services. Of course you can shop for a wide assortment of Lancôme cosmetics (which I have been using since I passed out of the Mary Quant and Yardley phase in the 9th grade), but they offer a variety of dreamy facials, including my favorite, the Absolute Facial: The Mature Skin Replenishing Solution, as well as a 60-minute microdermabrasion. Waxing, self-tanning and exfoliating body treatments are also available. As you know brow maintenance is so important, especially as you get older. A properly shaped brow can take a few years off your entire face. The Lancôme Boutique offers a very precise brow design session, which promises to design and set your brows perfectly. To keep your perfectly arched brows, they offer the ultimate touch-up. 

I am totally addicted to the Savon Fraichelle Invigorating Body Cleansing Gel and the Aqua Fusion Continuous Infusing Moisturizer with SPF 15. To whisk off stubborn eye makeup, try the Bi-Facial eye makeup remover. Their mascara is flawless as is the long lasting eyeliner. You might want to start your Lancôme eye shadow collection with Gaze Shimmer, Filigree Shimmer and Pose Metallic. Groupie Shimmer, Must Have Sheen and Sugared Maple Sheen lipsticks are the perfect colors for winter.

Have a Fabulous Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Night-owl club Suite owner Matthew Giese invited The Fashionistas over for private performance by Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce dancers and musicians on Tuesday, November 14.   That evening I made dinner, watched an episode of Monk, tucked Dallas into bed and read him a book.  The babysitter arrived at 10:00, just when my biorhythms were telling me "sleep, you must sleep".  Putting on a cute new Versace dress helped perk me up a bit, but basically I was desperately longing for my P.J.'s.  My poor husband, Bill, agreed to join me because he was worried about me going out to a club late at night by myself.  He said that sometimes I can "get a little crazy and exercise poor judgment".  Moi???!!!

We arrived at Suite around 10:30 and the place was starting to get packed with about 200 people.  After a couple glasses of champagne, it didn't seem to matter to anyone what time of day it was.  The show started at 11:30 with a dancer who came out in an evening dress, nothing you would wear to Crystal Charity, mind you, but an evening dress nonetheless.  This girl had skills.  She did some very amusing things with her legs and other body parts.  Brooke Hortenstine and some other people were trying to acquire similar skills, to no avail.  All I can say is that I need to change the way I train!  The dancer proceeded to remove her gown and show us some other parts of her ensemble, all the while dancing in a way that made heads spin.  Eventually she got down to her foundation garments, which were unlike any foundation garments I have ever owned.  The second dancer performed in an equally interesting look.  These girls were some of the best dancers I have ever seen.  

CARTIER/GHOSTBAR
Wednesday night Wade Hampton, marketing director for N9NE Group, threw a Christmas party for The Fashionistas at Ghost Bar.  The theme was Uber Luxe, and tell me, please, what is more uber luxe than Cartier?   Nicole Dabbert, director of Cartier at the Galleria and one of my favorite people in the world, arranged for us to see pieces from the Himalia Jewelry Collection of diamonds and a La Dona watch, all of which are currently in store for a trunk show until December 18.  Nicole also brought in some of the famous Love Collection and some drop-dead gorgeous things from their Exquisite Jewelry Collection.  Cartier generously donated 10% of sales from any Fashionista who bought something Thursday and Friday following the party.   Terri Provencal, group publisher of Modern Luxury, again our generous media sponsor, said that over 300 people showed up to drink champagne and admire the gorgeous jewels.

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE NASHER
If you are planning to stay in town for New Year's Eve, you have two choices, stay home and watch the ball drop at Times Square, or go to New Year's Eve at the Nasher.  The Nasher Sculpture Center, Bailey Banks & Biddle and Paper City will debut New Year's Eve at the Nasher on December 31, 2006.  An exclusive crowd of 200 will experience the allure created by Dallas' premier party planner, Todd Fiscus, in a translucent tent overlooking the Nasher garden.  Partygoers will enjoy a four-course dining experience by Wolfgang Puck.  The countdown to midnight will continue downstairs in the bbb bungalow, a space defined by modern velvet decor, black crystal accents and exquisite lighting, with dancing, full bar service and a midnight champagne toast.   Two distinctive ticketing options are available - Twilight Ticket, limited to 200 people, and a Late Night Ticket which is limited to 300 people.  Tickets are selling fast, so call now! 

For reservations contact:  Kristen Gibbins, kgibbins@nashersculpturecenter.org, and 214-242-5177.

THE FASHIONISTAS PICKS OF THE MONTH
If you haven't called Kevin Charles Salon for your holiday hair, now is the time.  They are donating a percentage of proceeds to The Fashionistas through the month of December. Tel: 214-720-9200

Give Kristen Radakovich of Linus Lounge a call to get a private showing of her extraordinary shoe salon.  Kristen is donating 10% of shoes purchased by Fashionistas through December. Tel: 214-773-4346.

Wondering what to wear to New Years at the Nasher?  Rent the perfect gown or cocktail dress from Neva Linder.  Her company has over 2,000 from which to choose.  www.wardrobenyc.com.  Tel: 212-609-0920.

Make an appointment to get a Meso Lift at Dr. Vinita Schroeder's Lomo Alto office. This non-surgical face-lift consists of an all-natural vitamin solution that is injected into your skin.   The anti-aging cocktail plumps the skin and gives you a youthful glow.  Want to know if it works?  Take a look at Vinita!   While you're on the phone make sure you get on the list for the next visit of the famous French dermatologist, Dr. Maurice Dray.  He comes to town twice a year and has been know to work wonders with his needles. Tel: 214-559-0202.

THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who helped The Fashionistas raise money this month:  Modern Luxury, Ghostbar, Suite, Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce, Joe Pacetti, Kevin Charles Salon, Cartier, Kristen Radakovich, and Abi Ferrin.