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WOMEN'S REPORT FEMME FATALE Lanvin's party frocks are flirty, feminine, and downright festive. Silver and marcasite ring ($755) metal works POMELLATO CELEBRATES 45 YEARS WITH AN EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF STERLING ACCESSORIES. A tribute to the year the Milanese jewelry house was founded, Pomellato 67 honors the brand's heritage with handcrafted pieces that are at once classic and contemporary. For the first time, signature styles are cast in silver and emboldened with vibrant raw minerals, invigorating the staples with a refreshingly strong new direc- tion. The Gourmette necklace, instantly recognizable for its oversize links and invisible enclosure, features several randomly placed marca- site-encrusted links that capture the Windy City's personality flawlessly: classically refined with a sense of modernity. There are safari-inspired pieces, including necklaces and earrings with tusk-shaped pendants, for those who seek a sense of adventure in their accessories, and more tradi- tional designs like an unadorned metallic chain ring or simple silver band for the minimalist looking for sophisticated, timeless accents. Already seen on fashion's frontrunners such as Vogue Japan's Anna Dello Russo, we have a feeling Pomellato will be showing up on more than just a few style setters' wish lists this season. 41 E. Oak St., 312-649-9720; pomellato.com MA 90 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM A Technicolor wonderland of full skirts and peplum silhouettes, the latest Lanvin collection proves lust-worthy fodder for Chicago's upcoming winter soirées. Starting with garments in corn- flower, teal, mustard, and poppy, the line transitions into a more demure palette with a focus on form-flat- tering cuts and luxe materials. A crew-neck black pencil dress featur- ing a swath of midnight blue looks to be an instant classic, while a drop-waist cotton tank dress with a taffeta skirt achieves an inventive toughness. A golden brocade dress and matching boots are on-trend with the popular Baroque style. Perhaps it was Alber Elbaz's 10th anniversary with the couture house that sparked a collection of such breadth. Simple, feminine pieces truly shined—such as a black velvet A-line dress that captures the timeless elegance every stylish Chicago woman covets. Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; barneys.com lash out RENCH COUTURE HOUSE CHRISTIAN DIOR provides the perfect accoutrement to the little black dress this season with Dior Grand Bal Lashes, two high-octane styles of false lashes. "A full lash helps to add drama the Chicago woman looks to achieve during the holidays," says local Chrisondra Boyd, lead makeup artist for Ford Artists. "When your eyes are the main focus, your whole attitude reads sexy, classy, and confident." Go for volume with the Pearl Drops design, featuring three silver rhinestones on the outermost lash (PICTURED; $28), or try the Gold Crystals style with an alluring row of golden stones. Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-799-5211; dior.com FORGO THE PREDICTABLE BORDEAUX LIP OR SMOKY EYE FOR BOLD LASHES THIS HOLIDAY. F PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS MOORE/CATWALKING/GETTY IMAGES (LANVIN)