| Here
come my picks for December. It's a busy time of year
for all of us, so I'll keep it brief and we'll get
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| DIESEL |
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At
Diesel I found 5 really interesting tops for holiday
parties, roasting chestnuts on an open fire,
figuring out who's naughty or nice...you get the
idea.
1. First up
a 50% wool / 50% acrylic thin short sleeve T-shirt
with silver glitter detail on the turtleneck, cuffs,
and waistband. It's slit in the back with silver
glitter edging, and there are two oval cut-outs with
silver glitter trim. $98.00 |
| 2. I
love this 100% cotton martial arts-inspired
top. The mandarin collar has a cutout at the
back of the neck. There's a longer panel in
front and a white pipe accent on the collar. $49.00 |
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3. A
comfy thick sweater in 100% wool with a long
turtleneck. It comes in beige with blue and yellow
accents. $119.00 |
| 4. Next
a 100% wool short sleeved sweater with cap sleeves,
and yellow and blue accents across the bust line.
$79.00 |
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5. An homage
to Japanese deconstructionism is this 100% cotton
light gray sweatshirt tunic, all cut up looking,
with frayed accents. The holes in front are actually
kangaroo pockets. The sleeves have a slight bell
shape. $99.00 |
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| GAP |
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A deal to score for yourself and for gifts. A 100%
cashmere turtleneck with cuffed waist and sleeves.
Available in red, camel, black, and light gray-blue.
$38.00
2. I paired
the sweater with these 66% wool / 30% polyester / 4%
"other fabric" hounds tooth ankle length
trousers, with a tab front, and back pocket.
Available in pale green or light gray-blue.
$58.00
3. I topped
the whole look off with this cream leather shoulder
bag with gold chain accents. $70.00 |
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4.
For those nights dancing under the silver- mirrored
ball, there's a 100% merino wool sleeveless top with
sequins arranged like sun rays. Available in
pistachio or light gray-blue. $48.00
5. Combine
the top with this short distressed leather skirt
with button fly. Available in hot blue or black.
$128.00 |
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| ANN
TAYLOR |
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Once again I'm drawn to Ann Taylor's accessories.
Here we have a banana shaped beaded bag. (It's kinda
like a clutch, or it feels that way...)
Available in fuschia, gray, or black. $78.00 |
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2.
Suede shoes with wing tip trim in patent
leather. Black or brown suede. $125.00 |
| 3. My
last accessory pick: a makeup bag with a paisley
pattern on fuschia satin. $22.00 |
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4. Try
this under the mistletoe. A beaded camisole top in
silver/gray. $118.00
5. Pair the
camisole with these 57% wool / 2% acrylic / 1%
spandex tweed pants with square trim on the pockets
and a tab front. $88.00 |
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| H&M |
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this year H&M opened in midtown Manhattan on
Fifth Avenue. H&M's great low prices and cute
hip clothing caused a frenzy. People were standing
on line outside the store to get in to shop.
Here's what I picked out when I visited.
1. A short fitted
pinstripe blazer made of 53% polyester / 43% wool / 6%
spandex. Comes in black with white pinstripes. $59.00
2. 100% cotton
purple jeans with a boot cut leg, zipper pockets,
and a low waist cut. $49.00 |
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3. A
light blue denim blazer that's fitted, and it's
waist length. $59.00 |
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A cap sleeve T-shirt made of 88% polyester / 12 %
spandex. Comes in black with a pop-art flower print.
$19.00
5. Next a very
luminous 85% rayon / 15% silk velour skirt. It is
knee length with a side zipper. In hot aqua blue.
$35.00 |
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| BANANA
REPUBLIC |
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Banana
Republic was truly tuxedo inspired this holiday
season.
1. Exhibit
A: a 100% silk fitted, semi-sheer tuxedo shirt, with
ruffles down the front. Black or silvery-white. $68.00 |
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A 100% silk top with a drapey effect along the neck
line. Purple or silvery-white. $48.00
3. 92%
cotton / 8% spandex trousers with a tab front, and
detail stitching on the sides. Available in
gray-pink, khaki, and gray. $78.00 |
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4.
A 100% lyocel button down shirt, semi sheer
and fitted. Available in light pink, red, or maroon.
$58.00
5. Finally,
100% nylon tuxedo pants with satin trim on the
sides. Navy or black. $118.00 |
| Happy
holiday shopping!
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