Fall Forecast
August 2009
By Melissa Colgan
Taking economic uncertainty into mind, but knowing you still want to look au courant, we scoured the Twin Cities for pieces that go well beyond a single season—and many can be worn day or night, for work or play. From a classic handbag and stacks of inexpensive jewelry to chicly updated workday basics and day-to-night layering pieces, here’s a sampling of what our local retailers have to offer. For more wearable and affordable fall looks, pick up Mpls.St.Paul Shops, on newsstands in October.
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Motorcycle Jacket
Slate-blue leather motorcycle jacket ($1,250), by Hanii Y, OPM, 3700 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-567-7399
Photo by Craig Bares
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Day-to-Night Tank
Ivory tank with beading ($345), by Adam, also from OPM.
Photo by Craig Bares
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Day-to-Night Tank
Black bustier($265), by Elizabeth & James, from Bluebird Boutique, 3909 W. 50th St., Edina, 952-746-8675
Photo by Craig Bares
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Workday Basics
White button-down with pique tailoring($121), by Crème Fraiche, from Epitome, Galleria, 952-920-2978
Photo by Craig Bares
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Workday Basics
Black pencil skirt with side button detail ($65), by BB Dakota, and silver necklace with white stones($230), by Tricia Donner, both from il Vostro Boutique, 5045 France Ave. S., Mpls., 612-920-3167
Photo by Craig Bares
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Platform Heels
Black suede platform heel ($685), by Robert Clergerie, from Grethen House, 4930 France Ave. S., Mpls., 952-926-8725
Photo by Craig Bares
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Multitexture Sweater
Ivory chiffon and cashmere sweater ($520), by Yigal Azrouel, also from Grethen House.
Photo by Craig Bares
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A Touch of Leather
Long black leather gloves ($210), also from il Vostro Boutique
Photo by Craig Bares
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The "Non" It Bag
Vanilla leather Belle handbag with attachable shoulder strap, (not shown) ($410), by Alexis Hudson, also from OPM
Photo by Craig Bares
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Layered Jewelry
Vintage bangles ($28 for both), also from Bluebird Boutique. Bracelet with vintage crystal brooch ($143), by Scout, from Ladyslipper Boutique, 4950 France Ave. S., Mpls.,952-224-1900
Photo by Craig Bares
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