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T h e f l o r a l

When

wearing floral prints, think twice about wearing

other ower-studded accessories. Too much

and you run the risk of over-blooming:

ART SCHOOL

(ABOVE) Splashes of watercolor-print flowers paint this airy, empire-waist frock. Floral

print dress, $60; windsorstore.com. Linen cardigan sweater, Moda International, $48;

victoriassecret.com. Vintage preppy necklace, John Wind, $119; maximalart.com. Gold

bangles, RJ Graziano, $35/set of 12; 212/685-1248.

MIXED BOUQUET

(RIGHT) Combine prints successfully by sticking to similar color families. Limit yourself to

two patterns— otherwise, excessive flowers can be overwhelming. Liberty print dress,

Beny & Hizzin, $99; edressme.com. Floral raincoat, French Connection, $50; at Marshall’s

stores. Charcoal 72" pearl rope necklace, Carolee, $60; Bloomingdale’s.

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JULY2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

WILDFLOWERS

(BELOW) Not for shrinking violets, this striking

print literally blossoms with can’t-miss-it color.

Belted floral dress, Jessica Howard, $90;

Mach’s stores. Golden curb bracelet, $94;

ross-simons.com. Miranda flower station

necklace, Coach, $148; coach.com.

5’3 RYAN SOFA IN ZOFFANY YASMIN DARK MAHOGANY LEG FINISH, SWEDISH LINEN PILLOWS:

JUST SCANDINAVIAN; JUSTSCANDINAVIAN.COM; 212/334 2556; GEORGE SMITH BREWSTER

CHAIR UPHOLSTERED IN GEORGE SMITH COTTON/LINEN: MILANO OLIVA; 212/226-4747