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What to wear with tall grey suede boots

August 30, 2010

Q. I’ve recently been on the hunt for knee high suede grey boots but wasn’t sure what I can pair them with. Any suggestions?

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A. We’re loving gray suede boots this season, they’re the perfect neutral to wear with black, olive, denim and fall’s requisite jewel tones like red and purple. Knee high boots are best worn with dresses and skirts that hit above the knee, skinny jeans and leggings. Gray suede boots are the perfect investment to wear all fall and winter long - and again next year. Here are some styles to consider:

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Ideas for styling a printed dress for more than one wedding

August 27, 2010

Q. I am wearing this dress to a (not super fancy) evening wedding in Connecticut this summer and also to a lower key wedding in Crete this fall. I’m looking for styling help - accessories, purse, layer, shoes? I do have a pair of neutral metallic peep toes that may work for the CT wedding. If you could help at all so I can get more out of this dress I would appreciate it! I’d love ideas for fun jewelry - and whether to wear simply earrings or earrings and necklace? I feel that there’s a lot of pattern in the dress.

A. You can do so much with this bold printed chiffon dress, it’s a great choice for not-too-dressy weddings - and one that you will get a lot of wear out of in the future. If the temperatures are warm, we suggest wearing it on its own with metallic strappy heels or your peep toes. You might want to bring along an evening wrap in case you get chilly. For jewelry, we recommend you skip the necklace and opt for dramatic drop earrings that incorporate one of the many colors in the dress. You can also add a pretty bracelet or cocktail ring. An evening clutch finishes the look.

For a more sophisticated look, try layering a tuxedo jacket or dressy black blazer over the dress and opting for black heels. You can also have fun dressing it down for a dinner out with friends with a denim jacket, leather jacket or boyfriend blazer and a pair of booties or wedge sandals.

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Alexis Bittar ‘Miss Havisham’ Crystal Hinge Cuff $195 - Nordstrom
Robyn Rhodes Tia $54 - CoutureCandy
Lulu Townsend Snakeskin Clutch $26 - DSW
Michael Kors Strappy Metallic Sandal $595 - Neiman Marcus
Butter Women’s Claudia Peep Toe Pump $242 - Endless.com
Paris Hilton - Suarey $88 - Zappos
Curved Back Crop Jacket $110 - Topshop
Maggy London Flutter Sleeve Chiffon Dress $158 - Nordstrom

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How to wear tall lace-up boots this fall

August 25, 2010

Q. Joie makes some boots for fall that I love love love, but I can’t justify the price unless I can think of a bunch of ways to wear them. Can you recommend a couple of different ways to style these? Is it possible to wear them in a business casual office?

A. Lace-up boots, both tall and short, are a huge trend for fall. We’re loving them with everything from dresses and skirts to skinny jeans and leggings. You can certainly wear them to your business casual office with anything you would typically wear with a tall boot.

The military-inspired Joie Refugee boots you love are a bit of an investment at $535, but they’re sure to be your go-to boot this fall and winter if you do take the plunge. The great news is, there are many similar boots available for a lot less money if you like the look but aren’t too attached to the brand name. Check out these more affordable alternatives:

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Dresses to wear to a fall daytime wedding

August 23, 2010

Q. I’m attending a wedding in October in the Berkshires in Lenox, MA. The wedding is in a historic mansion and is at 1 p.m. The bride is encouraging guests to wear fall colors, and said that her friends are wearing cocktail dresses. Cocktail dresses seems a little dressy to me for an afternoon wedding in artsy Lenox. Any suggestions for this 40 year old?

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A. A cocktail dress typically refers to a shorter length dress, which is perfectly appropriate for a 1:00 wedding. And if the bride recommends a cocktail dress in fall colors, then you should do your best to honor her wishes. Here are some great age-appropriate dresses to wear to the wedding that you’ll surely wear again:

Antonio melani “subella” dress $169 - Dillard’s
Marc New York dark brown sateen cut-out back shift dress $113 - Bluefly
Adrianna Papell Ruched Ponte Knit Sheath Dress $98 - Nordstrom
Komarov Pleated Flutter Sleeve Dress $238 - Nordstrom
Rose Print Satin Dress $178 - White House

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Stylish and functional carry-on luggage

August 20, 2010

Q. I’m looking for cute and trendy carry-on baggage for a Europe trip. Any recommendations?

A. We found a great variety of chic and functional carry-on bags at ebags.com. Below are some of our favorite styles, each available in a wide array of colors and prints to suit your personal style.

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