10 great trends
to update your wardrobe
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1. A fresh handbag
Choose from cool animal prints, beaded ethnic designs or denim, like Pilgrim Design's
Rosiers bag (left).
2. Fancy pants
Trimmed in crochet, ribbon, scallop, ruffles, they can be cropped, slim, long, full.
3. Something silk
The most popular incarnation right now is called shantung, dupioni or
even shantique (the synthetic version). This slubbed silk fabric makes everything from
pants to dresses look crisp and ladylike at the same time.
4. A great skirt
Ruffles, embroidery, asymmetry (hanky hems), fringe - the details are your choice and
sometimes they can be combined for great effect (see Inca sarong skirt, right, from Purpleskirt.com) Mini, knee,
mid-calf and ankle length styles abound, so pick a length that flatters you.
5. Crochet
Find on trims, as openweave sweaters -- even swimwear or accessories. Can be feminine or
femme fatale.
6. Diva shoes
Mules, checks, high-heeled sandals, "toe ring" sandals, beaded, mirrored,
checked, dotted. The only uniting trend? The sexier the better.
7. Jazzy bracelets
From turquoise bracelets to crystals to jacquard wristcuffs. Peggy Li (photo left) has a nice assortment.
8. Colors to love
Fuchsia, coral, turquoise, white and metallics.
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9. Knockout prints
They can be sultry snakeskin or punchy tropical prints,
but nothing spiffs up a warm weather wardrobe faster than leaving the solids behind for a
new print.
10. Cool shades
Choose from aviators or small wire frames -- or maybe go for classic
glamour with black wraparounds.
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