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The new romantics.


UTILITARIAN REALLY CAN BE ROMANTIC MIX IN SWEET ACCESSORIES, FEMININE SHOES AND PALE SHADES OF Noun 1. shades of - something that reminds you of someone or something; "aren't there shades of 1948 here?"
reminder - an experience that causes you to remember something
 PINK TO SOFTEN TAILORED PANTS.

SPRING IS SOFT, PRETTY AND ... EDGY. LACE, RUFFLES For the plural of ruffle, see .
Ruffles is the name of a brand of ruffled potato chips produced by Frito-Lay. Its current official product slogan is "R-R-R-Ruffles Have Ridges!".There is a lot of different kinds of chips.
 AND FLOUNCES MEET BOLD LAVERING, MODERN TWISTS AND PLAYFUL PIECES FRO fro  
adv.
Away; back: moving to and fro.

prep. Scots
From.



[Middle English, probably from Old Norse fr
 A MATCH MADE IN FASHION HEAVEN.

Top, $89, and shorts, $49, Killah. Blouse, $30, Body Glove This article or section is written like an .
Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view.
Mark blatant advertising for , using .
. Leggings leg·ging  
n.
1. A leg covering usually extending from the ankle to the knee and often made of material such as leather or canvas, worn especially by soldiers and workers.

2. leggings
a.
, $45, Basic Law. Socks, $5 HUE. Shoes, $97, Capezio. Gray beads, $33, topitoffaccessories.com. Charm necklace, $12.99, girlprops.com. Bangles, $7 each, Claire's.

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DON'T THINK YOU HAVE TO WEAR A KNIT SHAWL THE SAME WAY YOUR GRANDMA DOES. TIE IT OVER FITTED LAYERS, AND PAIR IT WITH A GREAT--AND SLIGHTLY UNEXPECTED--HAT.

Pink top, $30, DC. Purple top, $32, Emu. Shawl, $34, Wooden Ships by Paola Buendia. Purple skirt, $89, Killah. Hat, $30, Scala by Dorfman Pacific. Belt, $40, topitoffaccessories.com. Bracelet, Tiara Misu.

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GIVE THAT TYPICALLY ROMANTIC DRESS A KICK WITH A SHAWL THAT TIES IN SOME FUN. WANT TO MAKE ANY OUTFIT INSTANTLY INTERESTINfi? WEAR YOUR BRACELETS IN UNEVEN NUMBERS. PRETTY UP YOUR CUTE, SPORTY sport·y  
adj. sport·i·er, sport·i·est
1. Appropriate for sport or participation in sports.

2. Exhibiting sportsmanship; sporting.

3. Flashy; jazzy.
 HAT WITH A 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.
 ON ONE SIDE. DRAPE drape
v.
To cover, dress, or hang with or as if with cloth in loose folds.

n.
A cloth arranged over a patient's body during an examination or treatment or during surgery, designed to provide a sterile field around the area.
 YOUR NECKLACE OVER YOUR SHOULDER INSTEAD OF JUST LETTING IT HANG DOWN THE FRONT. EASY!

Dress $87, Basic Law. Shawl, $89, Killan. Hat, $22, DC. Necklace charm worn on hat (sold with chain), $5, choker, $7, and necklace, $7, girlprops.com. Pink pearls, $34, Pursuits. Bracelets, $7, Kmart.

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SOFT, FLOWY SHIRT GETS CHIC WHEN YOU TOP IT WITH A TAILORED JACKET. BRING IT ALL TOGETHER WITH A BELT OR NECKLACE-OR BOTH!

Shirt, $115, Kisca, Jacket, $60. Atticus. Belt, $40, topitoffaccessories.com. Necklace, $7 girlprops.com. Bracelets, $20 for set of three, Mixit. Earrings, $7, Claire's.

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HARD LINES ARE PRETTY WHEN YOU WEAR A LONG LACY TOP UNDER A SHORTER, FORM-FITTING ONE LOVE THE BELT WITH ITS SCRATCHED UP FINISH AND SWEET HEART BUCKLE.

Lace top, $130, Ann Ferriday. Sleeveless top, $30, Atticus. Jeans, $107, Basic Law. Shoes, $129, Me Too Shoes. Belt, $22, DC. Silver-and-pearl necklace, $15, 'ZAD. Necklace, $10, girlprops.com. Bracelet, $8, Clare's.

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A TIERED SKIRT FEELS LESS BOHEMIAN WHEN IT'S PAIRED WITH AN "I MEAN BUSINESS" BLOUSE. WEARING YOUR NECKLACE UNDER YOUR SWEATER LOOKS

DARINGLY DIVINE. SPORTING TWO PAIRS OF SOCKS--A RUFFLED ruf·fle 1  
n.
1. A strip of frilled or closely pleated fabric used for trimming or decoration.

2. A ruff on a bird.

3.
a. A ruckus or fray.

b. Annoyance; vexation.

4.
 LONGER ONE UNDER A MESH ANKLE SOCK--LETS YOU PLAY WITH TEXTURE AND COLOR.

Blouse, $50, Atticus. Sweatshirt, $30, and skirt, $44, Emu. Shoes, $69, Me Too Shoes. Necklace, $13, girlprops.com. Ribbon necklace with pendant, $33, topitoffaccessories.com. Ruffled socks, $6, HUE. Mesh socks, $7, Anne Klein Anne Klein (August 3, 1923 - March 19, 1974) was an American fashion designer whose label was continued by designer Donna Karan after Anne Klein's death.

Anne Klein was born as Hannah Golofski in New York City on August 3, 1923.
 New York New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of
. Colored ring, $7, and silver ring, $7, Icing by Claire's. Earrings, $7, Claire's.

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GIVE RUFFLES AND LACE NEW ATTITUDE BY CONTRASTING THEM WITH BOLD, IN-YOUR-FACE JEWELRY. THIS '20's-INSPIRED DRESS LOOKS COOLEST WITH A SWEATER THAT SITS BELOW THE WAIST.

Dress, $91, Basic Law. Sweater, $57, Simply Flawless. Tights, $23 Capezio. Socks, $6, HUE. Teal necklace, $10, Kmart. Beaded necklace, $13, and bangle, $4, girlprops.com. Ring with gold, $8.50, and ring with silver, $7.50, Claire's.

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THIS LOOK IS CLASSIC AND MODERN AT THE SAME TIME. PUT A SOFT BLOUSE UNDER A CORSET-LIKE VEST AND PAIR WITH SLIM PANTS. ADD LUSH TOUCHES. LIKE A GREAT PENDANT AND A LONG SCARF YOU CAN WEAVE IN AND OUT. WEAR A NECKLACE LIKE AN OLD WATCH CHAIN.

Styled by Heather Williams-B Hair by Damon Van Osdel for Biosilk Makeup by Shawna Clark/Jet Set for MAC * For where to buy, see page 77

Blouse, $75, Hansni. Vest, $159, Killah. Jeans, $72, Silver, Scarf, $30, V.Fraas. Necklace worn over scarf, $19, necklace worn on pants, $13, and earrings, $7, girlprops.com.

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Date:Feb 1, 2006
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