SET THE TONE

ABOVE Want an alternative to pale lavender? Opt for a vivid amethyst.

“Monteflavio” silk top, Tocca, $207; at Lord & Taylor stores, 212/391-3344

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ABOVE RIGHT Light pink isn’t just for little girls. Play with different textures and layer

them for a look that’s all grown up.

Semi-precious cluster necklace, Coldwater Creek, $159; coldwatercreek.com. Cardigan,

Moda International, $45; victoriassecret.com. Gathered camisole, Loeffler Randall, $123;

shopbop.com. Slacks, Body by Victoria “Kate Fit,” $40; victoriassecret.com

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BOTTOM RIGHT Invest in a pair of leg-elongating flesh-tone heels. Wear them with

neutrals like champagne or beige to give the visual effect of one long, lean line.

Drape-neck top, Kenneth Cole, $59, kennethcole.com. Straight-leg pants, Sisley, $79;

800/535-4491 for stores. “Rocha” heels, Nine West, $69; zappos.com. Gold link

bracelet, Boston Proper, $40; bostonproper.com. Marcia Moran Crochet Teardrop

earrings, Max & Chloe, $83, maxandchloe.com

1 5 0 SEPTEMBER 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

RECYCLED PINE-AND-METAL “BISTRO” FOLDING TABLE, MOTHOLOGY, $

175

, MOTHOLOGY.COM.

RECYCLED PINE FOLDING ••BISTRO” CHAIR, MOTHOLOGY, $

158

; MOTHOLOGY.COM. WICKER

“HASTVEDA" CHAIR, IKEA, $

50

; IKEA.COM