Designers Trina Turk and Donna Ricco unknowingly collaborate to create a head-snapping look for day-into-evening. Adding to Trina’s healing redo of an 80’s dress silhouette, Donna’s knit shrug keeps the lines clean and elegant. Hue’s raspberry tights add a bold splash, and Modern Vintage pointy pumps ground the theme of old hits beautifully remade.
You can’t stand itchy, don’t want tight, need something versatile, must have originality: you’re picky. So pick knits. Trina Turk’s ribbed cashmere turtleneck offers a sexy shape and softly skims your skin. Me Too’s hand- knit textured cotton skirt can be worn dramatically high or comfortably low. Sling Trina’s ribbed cashmere cardigan over the look so that it can go to the office, too, and coordinate with Joy Chen’s equally unique and comfy peep toes.
Fashionistas remember milestones by what they wear, and Trina offers a chance to enthrall future generations with vivid tales: “Remember New Year’s 2009? The Times Square crowd cleared a space to see me dancing in my Trina Bonita dress and Ramon Tenza fuchsia flats.” “Is it true you danced with Mayor-for-Life Bloomberg, Grandma?” “Yes, and I couldn’t have done it without my reversible Spanx tights, black side out . . .
Fall’s key trends – prints, purple and boots – blast the usual day to evening nondescript suit/revealing blouse formula out of the fashion picture. Trina’s silk jersey dress behaves demurely with Kokun’s whisper-soft sweater, but steps out for an occasion with Glory Chen’s patent and suede boots.
Defiant enough to turn heads, cool enough to have them nod admiringly, your Look tells people not to mess with fashion success. June’s dark navy leather jacket cinches Trina’s twill halter dress and ousts your denim standby. Mid-calf burgundy boots by Biviel elongate legs. When you slip your jacket off, the lovely neckline suggests you’re as much hepkitten as fashion wildcat.
The lure of New York’s shopping avenues emanates from famous and fabulous windows. Gazing pleasure doubles when you catch reflections of yourself in Trina Turk’s window pane coat and skirt. Block after block goes by without notice thanks to Joy Chen’s comfortable shoes. Your wallet rests easy: you’ve already nailed fall’s freshest.
Revisited and refined by Trina Turk, this retro frock has the power of a beautifully colored print to inspire kicking up your Joy Chen heels. The texture of each element adds richness to a simple look: Martine Sitbon’s clutch has reptilian scales, suede trims the pony hair pumps, and twill adds depth to Trina’s print.
For August dressing and into fall, employ this alphabetic rule: Add Bold Color. Vivienne Tam’s raspberry jsersy top makes a casually elegant partner toTrina Turk’s standout skirt, Purple glass beads from Verre New York add to the pleasure of the unexpected, while Deux Lux faux patent clutch and Oh Deer’s cheerful sandal make this Look as easy as ABC.
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