Social Q’s: Megaphone Man - more details
Answers to readers’ questions about talking loudly, wedding guests that cancel at the last minute and more.

A Tupperware Party for the Body - more details
Home spa treatment products appear to be growing in popularity as the economy worsens.

Skin Deep: The Sum of Your Facial Parts - more details
A computer model can come up with the ideal you, but you may prefer your “before” image.

Front Row: Romper Room À Go-Go - more details
At Babydisco, which opened last month in the middle of the Palais de Tokyo contemporary art museum, admittance is restricted to those from ages 3 to 7.

Benefit Season: What Goes On Behind a Scene - more details
It’s tough enough to put on a charity gala — and then the economy goes south.

Vows: Margaret Meehan and Rocky Curtis - more details
The bride and bridegroom, both merchant mariners, married in a calm after the storm.

Fashion Review: Glitz and a Cloud of Dust - more details
John Galliano's message in the Christian Dior show was sexiness, luscious color mixed with neutrals, and lots and lots of leg; and at Nina Ricci, Olivier Theyskens seemed much more interested in variations on his dresses.

The Moment: A Celebration at Martin Margiela - more details
Video: At the 20th anniversary show, silver confetti fell from the rafters and a giant cake made of fabric walked the runway.

Social Q’s: The Dog Ate My Date (I Wish) - more details
This week answers to readers' questions about lame excuses for canceling a date, being jobless and embarrassed and more.

Fabien Baron: The Art Director as Star - more details
Over the last 20 years, Fabien Baron has revamped five magazines, including Italian Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and, his latest, Interview, where he is also editorial director.