Bridal dress designer and Style Channel judge Henry Roth will bring his "bride's court" to BridalRama Showcase Feb. 7-8 at the Albert B. Sabin Cincinnati Convention Center, downtown.

The Australian designer, who really does have a law degree, chatted with The Enquirer about taking his gavel on the road. He will choose three "cases" for each day here from applications, and handle the makeovers while the fashion show is going on, then present the "after" bride case at the conclusion.

"I will determine which cases have the most merit, and I get ultimate jurisdiction. We will do hair, makeup, dress, veil, etc., while the show is going on, then have a finale with lots of tips," he says.

We asked him to nail the biggest mistake brides make. His response:

• In the process of choosing a dress they can sometimes get overwhelmed. Take a deep breath and do your homework before you shop. Cut out pictures from magazines. Go to Web sites. Read planning books like mine (Your Day Your Way: The Essential Handbook for the 21st Century Bride), and get a feeling for the types of silhouettes you think might suit you.

• Make an appointment at a bridal store, even if it's not required and you think you don't need one.

• Don't take too many people. Don't make it into a bridal circus or you will be in tears. Take your mom and sister or best friend, definitely no more than three.

Roth's show is on the Style Network 8 and 11 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday. BridalRama will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 7 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 8; www.bridalrama.net.

Sundance and bikinis: Fabulous-Furs accessories from Covington ended up tucked into the Sundance Film Festival's goody bags, thanks to celeb Rachel Hunter, a customer of the fake fur catalog store. Turns out the event's publicity honcho spotted a F-F throw at Hunter's house, took note of the tag and contacted owner Donna Salyers.

Odd as it seems, look for Fabulous-Furs in the upcoming Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. They requested the faux sheared ranch mink bikini, at $99, and Salyers sent along a Cossack hat and leg warmers to match, just in case. Information: www.fabulousfurs.com.

Touting Tanya's: Tanya's Image and Wellness Salon in Hyde Park was tapped as one of America's 200 fastest-growing salons by Salon Today. The 3-year-old salon offers massages, body treatments, image consulting, facials, microdermabrasions, manicures and pedicures. Information: 533-9400.

Miss Martha line: The wedding season is heating up and mothers of the intended need help choosing the right dress, as well as the bridal party members. Miss Martha Dress Shop in Fort Mitchell is adding a line geared to them - the Damianou collection. To celebrate, Damianou dresses will be 10 percent off in February. Information: (859) 331-7878.

Dry-cleaning bonus: Appearance Plus stores are doing their best to take the mess out of winter. The three local dry cleaner locations established a Lucky Hanger Award of $100 in dry cleaning each month of 2004. The monthly winner will be chosen the third week of the month. Register at the stores or at www.appearanceplus.com.

Club Clau show: "Fashion on the Rocks" at Club Clau, Over-the-Rhine, will put gems from Rogers Jewelers, gowns and furs from Kotsovos and men's formalwear from Romualdo's in the spotlight Friday to benefit the Hearing Speech & Deaf Center of Cincinnati. Finishing touches for the 7-11:30 p.m. event (show at 8:30) will be provided by Tanya's Wellness Salon, Roderick make-up and music by Will Benson. $30 ($25 advance). Information: 221-0527, Ext. 149.

Salon LA salute: InStyle magazine gives a quick nod in its "black book" beauty section to Cincinnati's Salon LA and a one-hour consult with movie make-up expert Jeni Lee. "She'll show you how to use an angled brush with shadow to create an illusion of thicker lashes and how to choose translucent powder for even, all-day coverage." The price? $400. Information: 784-1700.

Online fix: Fashionistas who need a quick style fix appreciate eBay's Personal Style update at www.ebay.com/personalstyle. The site includes quick-read tidbits, a designer Q&A and Man Style, a section geared to even the most fashion-challenged guys.

For brides: Trunk show Friday through Sunday at Bridal & Formal, with designs by Jim Hjelm and Fenaroli for Regalia. 300 W. Benson St., Reading. Information: 821-6622.

Elizabeth Arden at Wal-Mart: Elizabeth Arden, the beauty line associated with the Red Door luxury spa and polished ladies, is launching Skinsimple, a skin-care line at Wal-Mart stores next month. The line is straightforward and, like the name, easily understood. The line includes a combination toner and cleanser, moisturizers fortified with vitamins, a cream alleged to reduce lines and a starter kit with a mix of travel sizes. Prices: $8-$14.

PJ party time: Pajama parties for grown-ups are becoming increasingly popular, according to the Wall Street Journal. Women are re-creating the sleepovers of their youth, staying in and inviting friends over for an evening of painting nails or playing board games. They eat junk food and share personal stories. They may or may not stay the night; sometimes everyone just goes home in pajamas.

Fur flying: In five years, the average age of fur buyers has dropped from 45 to 35, according to the Fur Information Council of America, a trade group. About 20 percent of buyers are under age 34. Replacing the big coats of the 1980s are everything from discreet shearlings to chubby jackets in Monsters Inc. colors. At $1.7 billion in 2002, fur sales have climbed almost to the record levels of the Dynasty era.

Fashion adventurers such as P. Diddy are opening urban men's minds to fur, said Keith Kaplan, executive director of the Fur Information Council. As of the most recent research, men are only 5 percent of the fur market.

Send information about a salon, beauty, fashion or personal grooming event at least two weeks before the date to Joy Kraft by fax: 768-8330; e-mail: jkraft@enquirer.com.

Knight Ridder News Service contributed to this report.