August 10, 1988, Portland Observer, Page 5
FASHIOn /AVVy
E D IT O R IA L
Trousers: A Balance
by B.J. Edwards, Fashion Editor
istory repeats it's self as the
hem lines find a wonderful
balance this fall in trousers. In the
'60s women rebelled over the hem
lengths. And sent designers
scrambling to there drawing
tables. The result was the pants
suit. The fashion world was vic­
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torious once again they managed
a perfect medium. This year's of­
ferings are no different. Blink
once or twice and you’ll see re­
peats of the '60s. A timeless
mode of classic spirit. The jump­
suit is back for day and night
shown with Bright Raincoats, and
High wasted Jackets for daytime.
In Satin, with Cashmere Tops at
night. Just as important as a
timeless tradition. Cut, Fabrics
are chosen for distinctive visual
appeal. Pin Stripes, Plaids, and
Checks, convey a look of con­
fidence, quality, and masculinity.
This fall, women are dressing
more like men. The double
breasted Jacket with Big leg
trousers. The three piece suit with
wide lapels or a narrow jacket to
hug your silhouette. Polka-dot
Ties, Leather gloves, and a racy
BRIEFLY SPEAKING ...
Fedora, Jaunty pocket squares
are a must this fall. There will be
lots of flash and clash as
bottom's go very bright. Color is
high High’s aren’t always the answer. Flesh colored sheer body
stocking, will give you the Fashion Freedom you desire, for the
Barest of Fashions. Available at most Hosiery Shops and major depart­
ment stores.
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up and trousers take new forms,
shape and proportions. The
choices are unlimited. Pull out all
the stops, and fall for something
unconventional. Getting dressed
now is not just a function, but an
Cosmetic Pigmentation Treatment For Vitiligo
And Scarring Developed From Procedure
Used For Permanent Eyeliner
kin pigmentation, a popular
cosmetic procedure for ap­
plying permanent eyelash liner,
finding additional important med­
ical uses, such as repigmentation
of skin mottled by vitiligo or scar­
red by burns or injuries.
This simple medical procedure,
using the Permark Enhancer, of­
fers an important new means of
restoring the lost color of dark or
light skin where it has been lost
through vitiligo, scarring, skin
cancer, or other disorders. Tat­
toos can be obliterated or even
pigmentation of the eye itself can
be restored in cases of trachoma.
Vitiligo can happen to mem­
bers of any race and any part of
the skin may be involved. The
characteristic markings appear
white on dark skin, buff on yellow
or white skin. The condition is
commonly seen on the face, neck
and backs of the hands. It also
occurs around body openings,
around body folds, at sites of
cuts, scrapes and burns and sur­
rounding some types of pigment­
ed moles. The hair becomes grey,
or may disappear, where vitiligo
affects patches of the scalp or
other skin areas with hair. Even
the retina of the eyes may be af­
fected.
Cosmetic disfigurement often
has a substantial impact on a per­
son’s social and professional re­
lationships. Also there can be
great discouragement when phy­
sicians unaware of the Permark
solution inform patients that
there is no effective remedy for
treating vitiligo.
Cosmetic treatment for vitiligo
and disfiguring scars can over­
come these hindrances and
smooth social relations, as well
as restore the self confidence
necessary for healthy and produc­
tive contacts with others. Just as
in the case of permanent eyeliner,
Permark pigmentation of vitiligo
sites and other scarring cannot be
smudged by bathing, sports ac­
tivities, perspiration, rain or
similar hazards to the cosmetics
that sometimes are used to cam­
ouflage marred skin.
Requiring only an hour in the
doctor’s office to cover an area
the size of a postcard, the Per­
mark procedure consists of per­
manent placement of dots of col­
or which coalesce to form even
^overage in the desired shade. To
facilitate the procedure Permark
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provides a multi-needle ’’brush"
or cluster of its Enhancer, the in­
is strument commonly used for ap­
plying permanent eyeliner.
Further information on the
above treatments is available,
without obligation, from either
Robert Haider, M.D.. Department
of Dermatology, Howard Universi­
ty Hospital, 2041 Georgia Ave.,
NW, Washington, D.C. 20006,
(202) 865-6726 or Harold Brody,
M.D., Suite 711 A, 478 Peachtree
St., NE, Atlanta. GA 30308, (404)
525-7409.
Another successful application
of the Permark Enhancer is, after
mastectomy, to simulate a nipple
on a reconstructed breast to
match the other breast. The con­
ventional method used by sur­
geons for obtaining reconstruct­
ed areola and nipple coloration
has been to take skin grafts from
the labia and upper thigh. Pa­
tients found these sites objec­
tionable and the surgery painful.
Such grafts were prone to break
down and often did not match
well, frequently the nipple being a
lighter color. Now, a surgeon can
transplant skin from the most
desirable sites. After healing,
precise pigm entation is ac­
complished painlessly, in 15 to 20
minutes, using the Enhancer with
a multi-needle cluster and a
choice of pigments.
Further information on this
treatment can be obtained with­
out obligation by contacting
Hilton Becker, M.D., 2617 N.
Flager Dr., West Palm Beach, FL
33407, (407) 833-0899.
Permanent eyeliner, the origi­
nal application for the Permark
Enhancer, can be made to order
for the active career woman,
points out the developer of the
procedure, Michael Patipa, M.D.,
1411 N. Flager Dr., West Palm
Beach, FL 33401, (407) 832-1499.
Many physicians recommend
permanent eyelash enhancement
a fte r a b le p h ro p la sty. This
“ finishing touch” gives the pa­
tient more definition around the
eye, which results in a more
youthful appearance. The conven­
ience of permanently enchanced
eyes helps a woman schedule
professional and social activities,
family, sports and travel. Addi­
tional makeup can be added when
desired, but the need is elimin­
ated. This is a boon for those with
allergies, wearers of contact
lenses, arthritis sufferers, the
elderly and others with problems
of finger dexterity.
The simple office procedure re­
quires 20 minutes to half an hour.
Natural, inert pigment is im­
planted at the base of the lash
line. This enhances the eyelid,
giving the lashes a natural, full,
thick appearance.
Information on locations where
Enhancer procedures are offered
may be obtained from Ms. Marie
Levin, President, Permark Corp.,
60 Commerce Way, Hackensack,
NJ, (201) 488-5228.
Revlon Makes
$25,000 Contribution
To NAACP
Before, (top), a black woman’s
ankle mottled by vitilago. After,
(bottom), can be seen the cosmetic
results of micropigmentation with
the Permark Enhancer.
At a ceremony recently, Dr.
Benjamin L. Hooks, president and
chief executive officer of the
NAACP, received a contribution
of $25,000 from Granville L.
Stevens on behalf of the Revlon
Foundation, the w ell-know n
cosmetics, fragrances and hair
care company's philanthropic
entity.
Revlon's contribution will be
used in two ways: (1) It will
establish several Revlon/NAACP
Scholarships for minority and
other deserving inner-city high
school students who are college
bound and (2) It will support the
N A A C P ’ s e x is tin g Back-to-
School/Stay-in-School Program.
FACE OF BEAUTY
The Line On Lips!
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Art. This fall’s offerings of com­
fortable slacks and one piece
Jumpsuits, and evening and day­
time pant suits. Give the Art of
dressing great shape. They are a
mere part of the Fashion Story.
Skirt and dresses remain short
showing a few inches of the
thigh. Bib Top Jumpers, skirt in
wool blends with wide swingy
coats, and princess dresses are
some of the short styles. Evening
Dresses in ankle lengths with full
skirts. Empire waist lines are
back. Short Jackets clear the
waist line edged with ruffles. Col­
larless coats, Bold flowered
Printed silk, and thick opaque
stocking for daytime. Dressier
clothes are shown with a variety
of Racy stockings. Big Shawled
collared coats, metal buttons,
chains, belt buckles and heavy
necklaces will be seen frequently
with black, wine, dark green, gold
and violet. Most clothes will hug
the body. This season’s Fashion
iminishing lip line are a problem and here is the answer. Before
Collection gives us a great deal of
applying lipstick, use a lip pencil in a matching color to create a
fashion freedom. Hat’s off to the
more precise and definitive line. If lipstick bleeds — A good preventive
Fashion Industry what a com­
alway’s is to prime lips with moisturizing balm. One with sunscreen to
promise.
stop further dehydration.
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