Pale Perfect
April 2009
By Melissa Colgan
Neutrals need not be boring. In fact, this season’s heather grays, subtle tea stains, varied ivories, and rich metallics are perfect when donned for day. Try mixing textures and shades to enliven the palette.
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Polished Bohemian
Top a subtly polka-dotted print dress with a few pieces of oversized jewelry and a tranquil jacket. The look is playful yet sophisticated. Polka-dot silk chiffon dress ($234), from Bluebird Boutique, 3909 W. 50th St., Edina, 952-746-8675. Ivory jacket ($670), by Zero + Maria Cornejo, from Grethen House, 4930 France Ave., Edina, 952-926-8725. 18k with diamond fabric ring ($2,200) and black necklace ($290), both from Max’s, 3831 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 612-922-9405. Coral and lapis bracelet with antique Russian beads ($85), from il Vostro Boutique, 5045 France Ave. S., Mpls., 612-920-3167. Black gladiator wedge ($395), by Cynthia Vincent, from Pumpz & Company, Galleria, 952-926-2252
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Romantic Eclectic
Thankfully, fall’s love affair with lace is carrying into spring. Mix textures, patterns, and shades for a more modern feel. Blouse with lace trim sleeves ($225), from Parc Boutique, 328 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls., 612-353-4966. Lace skirt ($690), by Yigal Azrouel, also from Grethen House. Ivory lace jacket ($965), from OPM, 3700 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-567-7399
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Silver and Bronze Necklace
Silver and bronze necklace ($185), from Hot Mama, four metro locations, including 3940 W. 50th St., Edina, 952-746-8255
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Python Print Peep Toe Pump
Python print peep toe pump ($375), also from Pumpz & Company
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Soft and Sporty
Smarten up your weekend wardrobe with fashions that offer easy movement and sharp style. Sleeveless top with bow ($675), by Stella McCartney, from Grethen House. White linen cropped pant ($380), by R.E.D. Valentino, from Bumbershute, 5014 France Ave S., Edina, 952-475-2684
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Fish-scale Flat
Fish-scale flat ($118), from Ladyslipper, 4940 France Ave. S., Edina, 952-224-1900
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Beige Bruna
Beige “Bruna” quilted handbag ($1,295), by Marc Jacobs, from Neiman Marcus, 505 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-339-2600
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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