PHOTOS: JEFF HARRIS; TECHNICAL STYLING: CLAIRE TEDALDI
FASHION
“My rule is to invest
in accents, save on
basics, and never,
never charge more
than I can pay off
each month.”
RECESSiONISTA STYLE
“I love fashion that leans
fem inine but isn t frilly.” Dobby stripe shirt dress,
L L B e a n Signature, $85;
llbeansignature.com.
Long
beaded necklace, LO FT, $ 3 5
loftonline.com
SMART INVESTMENT
‘Toppers like a cute
jacket or fun hat have flair and function—they’re a
great buy” Long anorak, Kenneth Cole, $109-, at
Kenneth Cole stores. Striped split-neck tank,
Am erican Eagle, $18;
ae.com.
Berm uda shorts,
Banana Republic, $50;
bananarepublic.com
SUMMER SAVINGS
Muted, sun-bleached
fabrics speak to time spent wandering the b e a c h -
even if you’re com plete!/ landlocked Striped blazer,
American Eagle, $60; ae.com. Karlie tank, Banana
Republic, $40,
bananarepubliccom.
Nautical chain
necklace, Spring Street, $30;
artisangemsboutique
.com.
Button Placket Pant, BCBGeneration, $108; at
Lord 8c Taylor stores Popcorn clutch, Buji Baja, $57,
at Tutto Bene, Ltd, 63^37-3320. Brooches, LLBean
Signature, from $ 2 5
llbeansignature.com
MARKET VALUE
Update classics with a striking belt
for an outfit with staying power. Boat-neck striped top,
Tom m y Bahama Relax; $68,
tommybahamacom.
Full
white skirt, Esprit, $80;
espritcom .
Rope-and-leather belt,
Jessica Simpson, $34;
jessicasim psoncollection.com
WALLET-FRIENDLY
No, that’s not a m ispnnt-
this cham bray shirt is just $ 10 (and now you can
splurge on a belt!). Cam p shirt, Faded Glory, $10;
at W alm art stores Necklaces, Nine W est Vintage
Am erica, $4 4 each;
ninewestcom.
Italian leather
belt, Linea Pelle, $137,
shopplanetblue.com
Twill
short, LLB ean Signature, $49;
llbeansignaturecom
Sunglasses, Banana Republic, $78;
bananarepubliccom
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JULY 2010 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
