PUTTIN' ON THE DOG

LONETTE McKEE

In which three gregarious glamour girls destined for the star spots wear clothes suited for the hot spots, night spots, and all the right spots, plus big bold bijouterie that's Dalmatian-dotted, multi-spotted, and ink-blotted. The result: a severe case of spots before the eyes.

aws aforethought: Actress Lonette McKee knows how to shake a leg-she studied ballet in L.A. She also sings-she picked up a 1982-83 Tony nomination for Showboat. On film she was the Lena 1-tome-style torch singer in Francis Coppola's disaster-prone Cotton Club, and this month she opens in the remake of Brewster's Millions opposite Richard Pry or and John Candv. Left: I)ress by Jackie Rogers. Hat by Madcaps. Gloves by La Crasia. Tights (spot them yourself) by Danskin. Pumps by Susan Bennis Warren Edwards. Ivory-and-ebo ny and ivory-and-onyx bangles by James I. Murphy, Ltd. Silver bracelets by M&J Savitt. Necklace by Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun. White sheet (spot it yourself) by Martex. Right: Dyeable shoes by Qualicraft for Bakers. Hose by I-tue. Hair throughout by Ezel for Bumble & Bumble, N.V.C. Make up by Francois Nars.

ftog chic: Vanity (a.k.a. Denise Matthews) is—along with Sheila E. and Apollonia—an alumna of ^■1 I Prince's tasteful rock school, hence her predilection for appear-11 I ing in rock videos wearing skimpy ■ lingerie, animal skins, and even less. Smoldering, animalistic Vanity has a voice, an album—Wild Animal (Motown)—and is currently starring in the movie The IMSI Dragon, produced by Motown bigwig Berry Gordy. Near right: Sequined skirt by Giorgio Armani. Gauntlets by Carlos Falchi. Earrings by Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun. Dotted bangle by Peter M. Below: Bustier by I Trashy Lingerie. Miniskirt from Patricia Field. Gauntlets by Carlos Falchi. Spotted earrings by Hannan & Morrisroe. Hose by Hue. Far right: Dotted bangle by Peter M. Assorted silver necklaces by M&J Savitt. Yellow-and-black necklace bv Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun.

uppy love: Rae Dawn Chong is the toothy beauty Mick Jagger slurps over in the video accompanying his solo album, She's the Boss. First seen covered in primeval goo in Quest for Fire, she also featured in Choose Me and Fear City, and is coming up in American Flyer. A mixture of French, Irish, Chinese, C hero kee, and Madagascan, she's been "work ing on a record forever." This page: Dress from Patricia Field. Gloves by Naomi Misle. Large cuff by Hannan & Morrisroe. Earrings by Peter NI. Small spotted bracelet from Kruger Gallery. Silver jew elry by M&J Savitt. Studded bracelets and collar from the Pleasure Chest. Far right: Shirt by Giorgio Armani. Pants by Betsey Johnson. Silver jewelry by M&J Savitt. Near right: Dress by La Coppia. Hat by Tia Mazza. Gauntlets by Carlos Falchi. Silver jewelry by M&J Savitt. Bangle and earrings by Peter NI. Ivory and-ebony bracelets by James I. Murphy, Ltd. For details, see page 119.

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