Dress for the role of holiday party host
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Dress for the role of holiday party host
WP Tuesday Puzzles inside DECEMBER 13, 2011 WWW.LOHUD.COM B Dress for the role of holiday party host Experts say to be stylish but practical By Samantha Critchell The Associated Press One more thing to add to the to-do list for your holiday party: Find an outfit that creates a celebratory mood, is welcoming and warm (but not hot), can hide a little sauce splatter and has pockets to stash remotes, phones and, for the ladies, lip gloss. It’s the delicate balance of being chic and comfortable. “I can’t imagine any more pressure when you’re putting on a party — when you are so focused on wine and food — and you have to look beautiful as well,” says Simon Kneen, creative director of Banana Republic. “Men have it a little easier, but you still have to make it look effortless and easy to manage.” Dressing for the role of host is a little bit different from a guest, with many more practical considerations. Just like every other aspect of the party, seasoned, stylish party-throwers say you’ll likely want to do as much preplanning as you can. Even last month, Kneen knew what he’d be wearing next time he entertained: a poplin shirt, sleeves rolled, with a tie. Meanwhile, Manhattan-based designer Shoshanna Gruss will pull one of her many cocktail dresses with subtle slash pockets out of her closet and pair it with a chunky necklace or sparkly cuff bracelet. “I have some fun statement pieces that I don’t get to wear often,” she says. “You’re setting the rules so you know you’ll be appropriate.” It would be a letdown, she adds, for guests who’ve put thought into their outfits to find the hosts in something they’d wear any other night. “It feels funny to put on a Dobbs Ferry native Max Greenfield lands star-making TV role guy By Heather Salerno hsalerno@lohud.com The new comedy, “New Girl,” stars Zooey Deschanel as a goofy young woman who moves in with three single guys after a bad breakup. Dobbs Ferry’s Max Greenfield, left, plays her Casanova roommate, Schmidt. AUTUMN See DRESS, Page 4B DEWILDE/FOX A party host’s outfit should strike a balance bdetween chic and comfortable. There are plenty of reasons why FOX’s “New Girl” is officially one of TV’s top comedies. One is Zooey Deschanel, of course, who plays Jess, an adorable dork of a schoolteacher who moves in with three single guys after she catches her boyfriend cheating. There’s her quirky wardrobe, too, which has caught the attention of fashion mags, not to mention the show’s hilarious, super-sharp dialogue. Then there’s Deschanel’s trio of charismatic male co-stars, which includes Dobbs Ferry’s Max Greenfield. After a decade of recurring parts on shows like “Veronica Mars,” “Ugly Betty” and “Greek,” the 31year-old has finally landed a star-making role as Jess’s skirt-chasing, self-absorbed roommate, Schmidt. Easily one of the season’s breakout characters, Schmidt is the best part of “New Girl” for many fans, with tributes to his well-built body popping up on YouTube. Already, it’s become a running gag for Greenfield to take off his shirt — and more. “It’s ridiculous,” he says. “Every episode, I’m more naked and more naked and more naked.” In just a few short months, Greenfield’s Schmidt has revealed that he enjoys street slang, frighteningly short kimonos, baby oil and working out with gravity See NEW, Page 4B BANANA REPUBLIC Popcorn and snowflakes: ‘Nutcracker’ at the movies Jocelyn Noveck The Associated Press For so many American kids, it’s their first — and sometimes only — exposure to ballet: A holiday performance of “The Nutcracker,” that classic tale of a little girl’s dreamlike encounters with battling mice and toy soldiers, a dashing prince, a growing Christmas tree and a land of sweets. There’s one in virtually every town. But until now, if you lived in Anchorage or Omaha or Tulsa, you weren’t able to see what many consider the Nutcracker gold standard: the late George Balanchine’s classic production for New York City Ballet. Today though, the company will beam a live “Nutcracker” performance in high-definition from Lincoln Center to some 560 movie theaters in all 50 states, followed the next night by a live broadcast on public tele- KIDS & FAMILIES ‘Mr. Dickens Tells A Christmas Carol’ Gregg Shults re-creates Dickens’ readings. An M&M Production. Free. 7:30 p.m. Friday at Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, 914-2716612, www.crotonfreelibrary.org. vision. In taking its “Nutcracker” national, the company hopes to promote its brand, earn new revenue and join a growing trend of HD transmissions of live performance, pioneered by the Metropolitan Opera. “There’s nothing like the real thing,” says an admittedly “totally biased” Peter Martins, the company’s ballet master in chief. “Of course, the hope is that if this works — however you define success — it will become a new way to show the world what we do so well.” Martins — a former principal dancer with New York City Ballet under his legendary predecessor, Balanchine — grew up in Denmark and thus wasn’t exposed to “The Nutcracker” until he came to New York as a young adult. But he’s well aware of its crucial role as an introduction to ballet for generations of Americans — includSee ‘NUTCRACKER’, Page 4B HOLIDAY EVENTS Trolley tours Looking for something new? On Sunday, The Peekskill Trolley Company will be conducting Holiday Light Tours at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Tours originate from in front of the Bean Runner Café at South Division and Ester Streets. For all Holiday Light Tour dates, times and prices, visit www.peekskilltrolleycompany.com. TELEVISION A commercial success Ossining’s Wadi Jones, a finalist on last season’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” is making moves. He’s one of the stars of a new Samsonite luggage campaign called “Escape,” that’s almost a mini movie. Watch it at http://vimeo.com/m/33165102. New York City Ballet will transmit its "Nutcracker" live today to 560 movie theaters. PAUL KOLNIK/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 4B Tuesday, December 13, 2011 DRESS: The Journal News Lohud.com WP Keep it simple but chic Continued from Page 1B dress and high heels at home, when you know you’re not leaving, but it sets the tone,” Gruss says. “And, it will feel weird to have the heels on when you’re checking on everything at the last minute, but it won’t once the guests get there. Your guests will appreciate it.” Minnie Mortimer says she likes to emerge from her bedroom all dressed up, especially now that she lives in more casual Los Angeles after growing up in New York and Palm Beach, Fla. She sees the holiday gatherings in her own home as an opportunity to wear the maxi dresses she loves but finds difficult to navigate when getting in and out of the car or walking for several blocks. Maybe something in a jewel tone — which takes a little splatter better than something light. This year, Mortimer will jazz up her look with a glittery hair pin. “I really like the holidays to be about a little bit of sparkle. It’s hard to do the rest of the time or it looks too much, but during the holidays, it looks appropriate,” she says. Men don’t have to go quite that far, says Tyler Thoreson, head of Gilt Groupe’s menswear editorial and creative divisions, but they shouldn’t be in jeans, either. “You will be tempted to wear jeans. Don’t. Think cords instead,” he says. He likes deep-red, finewale pair. It’s an injection of “holiday without going overboard.” Anyway, since you’ll inevitably use your trousers in lieu of a napkin or kitchen towel as you prepare the meal, cords will serve you better, according to Thoreson: Corduroy pants hold up after multiple washes. The dark denim you’d otherwise wear doesn’t do as well with many washes. Dobbs Ferry’s Max Greenfield co-stars as wanna-be ladies’ man Schmidt in the new FOX comedy, “New Girl.” Schmidt plays his office’s “sexy Santa” in the show’s holiday episode, which airs tonight. GREG GAYNE/FOX Character a hit with fans ‘NEW’: Continued from Page 1B Dressing for the role of party host is a little bit different from a guest, with many more practical considerations. (Dresses by Shoshanna.) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS OTHER TIPS: Men’s accessories: Think comfortable shoes, says Thoreson, because you’ll be on your feet. Oh, he adds, and you’re likely to spill something at some point. He recommends lug-soled wingtips. Banana Republic’s Kneen says any shoes at all are better than slippers. Invitation dress code: Mortimer says she likes a little guidance from the host, even if it’s just a vague suggestion such as “holiday-party dress.” But, Gruss says, remember, it’s family time. Wear the more conservative cuts and save the sexy Herve Leger-style bandage dress for another occasion. Beauty: Makeup should be maintenance-free, says Ricky Wilson, Dior Beauty’s celebrity makeup artist. “I take the same approach I do with a client attending a red carpet event. You have to keep in mind that you have many people looking at you with little or no time to look at yourself.” His picks include false eyelashes or at least waterproof mascara, and liquid eyeliner. For the lips, he suggests a neutral waterproof lip pencil underneath a lipstick AND a gloss. You want staying power, he says. Photos: At some point, someone is going to snap a photo of the host, so Wilson says you may as well take one before any guests arrive, just so you know what it will look like. Snap it just before the party starts. “Make sure you have your outfit on and hair close to done if not finished,” Wilson says. “This will give you an idea of how you will look in the photographs.” No outfits: An “outfit” already has too many parts for a multitasking host, says Kneen. Women should stick to a simple-shape dress in a flattering color. Even black works when the house is decorated, as long as there’s some point of interest created by an interesting or conversational accessory, he says. “As the hostess, you’re naturally the center of attention, but you compliment your guests on their outfits and let them shine.” Kneen adds, “You want people to feel at ease. You want them to relax and stay longer.” Complete listings in Sunday’s guide and online at www.LoHud.com/tvlistings EVENING 2 WCBS 4 WNBC 5 WNYW 7 WABC 9 WWOR 11 WPIX 13 WNET 21 WLIW 25 WNYE 31 WPXN 41 WXTV 47 WNJU 48 RNN 55 WLNY 63 WMBC CABLE A&E AMC BET BRAV CNBC CNN COM DIS DSC ESPN ESPN2 FAM FOXN FX HBO HIST IFC LIFE MAX MSG MSGPL MSNBC MTV NICK SHO SNY SPIKE STARZ SYFY TBS TCM TLC TMC TNT TVL USA VH1 YES 8:00 8:30 9:00 MOVIE 9:30 Tuesday, December 13 10:00 10:30 NCIS Newborn King. NCIS must protect a preg- NCIS: Los Angeles Higher Power. NCIS looks for Unforgettable Spirited Away. 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But somehow, despite all of Schmidt’s ridiculous antics, Greenfield and the sitcom’s writers have created a guy that you just can’t help but love. “I think he’s deep down, a really sweet guy,” he explains. “I think he’s totally affected by society and pop culture to a degree that’s spun him so out of control that he doesn’t know what to do with himself.” Unlike his alter ego, Greenfield isn’t a player off-screen. He’s been with his wife, Tess, for nearly a decade – they’ve been married for three — and he’s the proud dad of their daughter Lilly, who’s almost 2. So forget about asking him for any Schmidt-like dating advice: “The last person you’d ever want to ask is me, I’m so far out of the game,” he says. “I would have such a meltdown if I had to go on a date right now.” Yet Greenfield certainly knows what to do when the script calls for one of those shirtless scenes. He’s a fan of CrossFit training and the Paleo or “caveman” diet, although he says that he can only go about a week before he wants to “eat everything.” For tonight’s installment at 9 p.m., which has Schmidt playing a sexy Santa at his office holiday party, Greenfield admits that he hit the gym more than usual. After all, his wardrobe consists of little more than boxers and a fur-topped hat. But that’s nothing compared to what’s coming up — or off — of Schmidt soon. “New Girl” is in repeats TUNE IN TO ‘NEW GIRL’ Check out Dobbs Ferry’s Max Greenfield as Schmidt When: 9 p.m. Tuesdays Where: FOX TV Watch: To see a clip of the show, go to lohud.com/ entertainment for a few weeks after tonight, but when it returns with all-new episodes next month, Greenfield hints that he’ll be wearing even less. “I don’t ask too many questions,” he laughs. “I’m just so happy to have a job, I’ll do whatever they tell me to do.” Greenfield is definitely giddy about his new big-time gig, one that he’s been working toward for years. He attended the University of Wisconsin after graduating from Dobbs Ferry High School but didn’t stay there long; by the time he was 20, he was taking acting classes in Los Angeles, where his parents had moved. He admits that he didn’t take his craft too seriously at first, but slowly grew to love it. “I didn’t have any other skills,” he jokes. “I woke up one day and said, ‘I am not qualified to do anything else, so this has to work!’” For now, Greenfield can breathe easy. The show’s September premiere pulled 10 million viewers, more than “Glee” and the most for a FOX series debut since 2001’s “The Bernie Mac Show,” earning it an almost instant full-season pickup. Ratings have since dipped, but “New Girl” is still one of the most popular programs for young viewers and considered a bona fide smash. “I don’t know that it 100 percent feels real yet,” says Greenfield. “It feels almost like a situation that’s too good to be true, you know? I still need full confirmation from somebody.” Well, what can we say? Sometimes, Schmidt happens. ‘NUTCRACKER’:In Continued from Page 1B ing virtually all his own dancers. The ballet transmissions, produced by Live From Lincoln Center for the NCM Fathom theater network, are the first by an American ballet company. The two broadcasts will have high-profile presenters: Talk-show host Kelly Ripa today, and Chelsea Clinton, a known ballet fan who danced ballet as a child in Washington, on Wednesday. “We’ve been talking about doing this for a long time,” said Katherine Brown, executive director of City Ballet. She said tickets appear to be selling well, but that it’s hard to tell in advance because many people just show up and buy tickets on the spot. Tickets cost more than an average trip to the movies — ranging from about $15 to $20, depending on the theater. Although such HD transmissions in theaters are growing in popularity, they’ve raised the question of whether they could siphon off dancegoers who might other- HD wise seek out a live performance in their own communities. Could the New York City Ballet be considered, in other words, an unwelcome interloper? Not at all, said a ballet presenter in Omaha, Neb., where the City Ballet version will hit the AMC Oakview multiplex next week. “The more the merrier,” said Trisha HoffmanAhrens, vice president of marketing and communication at Omaha Performing Arts.