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The Bootine: Hot Again for Fall 2008
What: Bootines, booties, ankle boots, everywhere
What We Say: Last year, the bootine was THE shoe for fall. Well, this year isn’t very original, but once again the bootine (or bootie, or ankle boot, or whatever you wish to call it) is super hot again. Still perplexed on how to wear it? Don’t be, because it’s more versatile than you think—pair them with a pencil skirt and button down blouse; a sweater dress; or just denim or dress trousers, like you would any other boot. There are plenty of budget versions to be had (and if you have a pair from last year, even better!), but we’ve selected a handful that we figure would do nicely to take us all the way through the winter (assuming we waterproof properly).
Get It:
Metallic Leather Ankle Boot, $49, Spiegel
Patent Ankle Boot, on sale $24.99, Newport News
Ruched Ankle Boot, $27.99, Newport News
Madison Button Ankle Boot, $34.99, Payless
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The Budget Fashionista’s Guide to Swimwear Part 4: What’s Hot and What’s Shot
We picked through the good, the bad and the just plain ugly. The lowdown on what’s hot and shot for summer 2006 swimwear.
What’s Hot
| Cutaways that look like a bikini from the back but cover the front |
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| Skirtinis and skorts | Splurge! Halter Dress Slender Suit |
| Tunics, kaftans, pareos and dresses as cover-ups |
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| Ruffles | <
Tara Jarmon Ruffle Swimwear |
| Batik and paisley (global-inspired) |
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50s pin-up girl looks (twisted bandeaus and one-pieces, ruching |
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| Gelato shades (from chocolate and pistachio to lemon and cherry) | |
Arts ‘n crafts: crochet, embroidery, appliqué, beading, | |
| Metallic fabrics |
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| Sailor stripes and nautical theme |
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What’s Shot
1. Animal print overkill. If you’ve got a zebra suit,
tone it down with a sheer black caftan; pair a leopard-print top with a chocolate
brown or black bottom. Never mix animal prints (e.g., combining cheetah, snake
and tiger).
2. T-shirts as cover-ups. It tells everyone you’ve got something
to hide.
3. Flimsy, sheer suit fabrics. Great… for wet-T-shirt contests.
4. Wearing your Burberry plaid from head to toe. Instead try a signature piece (e.g., a designer logo tank with solid, unmarked bottoms).
5. Thongs and g-strings. Out of the question if you have any cellulite -– as Star magazine has shown us, even skinny Paris Hilton’s got no business flaunting her rear assets on the beach.
6. Tiny triangle bikini tops. Support that bust.
7. The skimpy stuff. This season’s look offers more to the imagination.
8. Tube tops and bandeaus. If you’re well -endowed these tops will make it look like you have a uni-boob.
9. Stuffing yourself into a black suit. Try color-blocking
and tricot (slenderizing) fabrics.
10. Over bling. Choose shells, coral and wooden beads instead.
The Budget Fashionista’s Guide to Swimwear
The Budget Fashionista’s Guide to Swimwear Part 1: The Do’s and Don’t
The Budget Fashionista’s Guide to Swimwear Part 2: What’s Hot and What’s Shot
The Budget Fashionista’s Guide to Swimwear Part 3: The Best Swimsuit for Your Skin Color
The Budget Fashionista’s Guide to Swimwear Part 4: What’s Hot and What’s Shot
The Budget Fashionista’s Guide to Swimwear Part 5: Answers to Common Swimwear Questions
Designer Lines at Mass Market Stores
First, Isaac. Then Vera (Wang), Norma (Kamali), and Nicole (Miller). Fifth Avenue designers are all flocking to a stripmall nearest you in an effort to build their brand and pocketbooks. With so many designer premiering mass market lines, it’s difficult to know which ones are worth the Saturday trek to your Target. Here’s my picks:
Designer Lines at Budget Stores
- JC Penney—JC Penney’s carries a collection called Nicole by designer Nicole Miller (known mostly for her high priced, beautiful dresses).
- Spiegel—80s favorite Norma Kamali is back with a collection of interchangeable pieces in basic black, red, and multi color stripes for the catalog company. All pieces are priced $99 and under.
- Target—Isaac Mizrahi’s line offers classic 5th avenue style to main street America, reflecting some of the hottest fashion trends for less than $50. Target also carries the Swell line of home and personal furnishings by Cynthia Rowley and a line of high end make-up for less by famed make-up artist Sonia Kashuk. Target’s Go International initiative features a line created by a global designer for a 90 day period. Currently, British designer Luella Bartley is the featured designer, with Canadian Tara Jarmon set to premier a line at Target later this spring.
- Sears—Carries quite a few lines from top fashion designers like Alvin Valley (known as Lord of the Pants). Anne Klein has a line at the store called Aline, which has fashions and styles that are very similar to its higher priced red label line and BCBG Max Azria has a line called Parallel at Sears as well. There’s a rumor that French Connection (aka the British Gap), will premier a collection at the store in late 2006.
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Norma Kamali at Spiegel
Designer Norma Kamali is set to launch a VERY affordable collection for catalog/online retailer Spiegel. The collection, debuting this spring, will feature a number of pieces ranging from $19 to $89. The 17 pieces will only come in red and black (a few select pieces will come in stripes, don’t we feel special) and in sizes S-XL. It’ll have 4% spandex content, which makes me feel real happy, and a 96% polyester content, which makes me feel a little sad.
Now only if I could somehow persuade Marc Jacobs to produce a line for Wal-Mart, my life would be complete. Hey Marc—Mary Kate and Ashley did it.
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