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Back to ... Everything old is new again. Fall is all about fresh takes on retro and vintage. Read on for our guide to mixing the hottest comeback pieces with modern classics.


fitted pants

Fitted pants are fabulous with long, layered tees, cropped cardies and accessories like this glittery sequined se·quin  
n.
1. A small shiny ornamental disk, often sewn on cloth; a spangle.

2. A gold coin of the Venetian Republic. Also called zecchino.

tr.v.
 belt.

Jeans, $56, and long-sleeve tee, $24, Etnies. Tinker Bell Tinker Bell

fairy friend of Peter Pan. [Br. Lit.: J. M. Barrie Peter Pan]

See : Fairy


Tinker Bell

fairy saved by the faith of the audience after she drinks a lethal potion. [Br. Drama: J. M.
 tee, $56, Disney Couture by Mighty Fine. Sweater (sold as set with a T-shirt), $34, That's So Raven That's So Raven is an American Emmy Award-nominated[1] sitcom television series broadcast on the Disney Channel. The plot revolves around teenager Raven Baxter and her schemes to get herself, her friends, Eddie and Chelsea, and family members such as her brother . Pin, $50, Top It Off. Earrings, $5, girlprops.com. Belt, $37, Troo. Ring, $10, girlprops.com. Shoes, $20, On Your Feet.

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Back To Tweeds

Update classic tweed with bright, chunky accessories. Beaded necklaces, sparkly spark·ly  
adj. spark·li·er, spark·li·est
1.
a. Giving off tiny flashes of light; glittery: a dress with sparkly sequins.

b.
 brooches and brightly colored rings are all top choices, the more baubles; the better!

Jacket with brooch brooch

Ornamental pin with a clasp to attach it to a garment. Brooches developed from the Greek and Roman fibula, which resembled a decorative safety pin and was used as a fastening for cloaks and tunics.
, $44, That's So Raven. Tee, $24, DC. Bag, $15, Payless ShoeSource. Belt worn as necklace, $50, Missy Sixty. Ring, $10, girlprops.com

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Back To Metallics

Shiny metallics are the perfect way to glam up your look. To prevent bling overload, pair them with solid colors.

Left: Jeans, $60, Atticus. Tunic tu·nic
n.
A coat or layer enveloping an organ or a part; tunica.



tunic

a covering or coat. See also tunica.


abdominal tunic
see tunica flava abdominis.
, $26, Soundgirl. Sweatshirt, $99, Pink Dice. Jacket, $90, DC. Shoes, $69, Me Too. Earrings, $40, Twinsies. Right: Top, $86, Lure. Jeans, $50, DC. Belt, $36, Top It Off. Socks, $8, DC. Bag, $17, Payless ShoeSource. Shoes, $69, Me Too.

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Back To Pattern on pattern

Mixing patterns made fool-proof: Wear a large print with a smaller one. Or pair a pretty, round floral with a straight stripe or plaid. Easy!

Left: Pants, $56, DC. Tee, $22, Atticus, Vest, $119, Miss Sixty. Belt, $27, DC. Heels, $55, BC Footwear. Anklet worn as bracelet, $15, Twinsies. Right: Dress, $179, Hype. Hoodie hoodie hood n (top) → sweat m à capuche;
(youth) → jeune m à capuche 
, $56, Soundgirl. Boots, $119, Me Too. Earrings, $5, and hair flower, $8, girlprops.com.

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Back To Fabulous accessories

Some ideas to try? Twist two contrasting ribbon belts, then secure with charming pins. Or scrunch a tank over a longer tee, and clasp CLASP - Computer Language for AeronauticS and Programming  with a bright brooch.

Jeans, $69, and sweatshirt, $50, Ecko Red. Tank, $32, Dinka. Belts, $36 each, and pins, $50 Each, Top It Off. Earrings, $5, Girlprops.com

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Back To Jumpers

Jumpers are back! Wear one over a funky tee or house. Play around with patterns, buttons and textured accessories, like this sequined bow belt.

Jumper, $58, Soundgirl. Short-sleeve turtleneck, $99, Miss Sixty. Belt, $37, Troo. Watches, $45 each, Top It Off.

Back To Brights

Brights are best worn together! Wear your two favorite hues, mixing in a pattern here and there. For extra fashionista flair, belt your sweater a modern twist on retro.

Left: Sweater, $169, Miss Sixty. Bag, $17, Dakine. Belts, $36 each, Top It Off. Skirt, $56, Ecko Red. Earrings, $5, girlprops.com. Right: Long-sleeve undershirt, $38, Soundgirl. Tee, $22, Atticus. Skirt, $30, That's So Raven. Earrings, $5, girlprops.com

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Date:Aug 1, 2005
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