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Text and Styling by Rosemary O’Connor
Photographs by Michael Polito
Model: Simone Banos for Bella Agency, New York
Hair and Makeup: Briana Alessi, Alessi Medical Spa
Additional Assistance: Stephanie Limiti, Lauren Pecylak
View the images in the gallery below for our favorite ensembles featuring prints, including a bonus outfit (just for our Web readers!) and behind-the-scenes shots of our fashion shoot.
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A busy print is grounded with a classic cut and minimal jewelry. Keep makeup simple with natural shades, like pink lips, to let the dress do all the talking.
Karina Penelope three-quarter sleeve dress: $158 An Dao citrine earrings: $245 An Dao sterling silver and lemon citrine necklace: $355
Dig Boutique Saugerties
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Black and white is raging down the runway this season — and the good news is, it works with just about every pattern. Brighten things up with colorful accessories and shoes.
Donna Morgan sheath dress with belt: $149 Big Buddha yellow crocodile clutch: $30 Big Buddha turquoise studded clutch: $40 Zenzii Lucite bangles: $14 each Nine West turquoise pumps (available at DSW): $59.95
Rambling Rose Boutique, New Paltz
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Let loose with a wild skirt. Use colors that are less prominent in the print for the outfit’s accent pieces, and add an extra bit of cool with neutral sunglasses.
Ikat maxi skirt: $124 Lilla P blue top: $78 SNUG white bandeau: $18 Melie Bianco belted satchel: $96 Gold and black bangle: $28 Gold hinge bracelet: $50 Blue necklace: $68 Gold earrings: $23 About Color blue and purple bangles: $15 Braided sunglasses: $15 Steve Madden fuchsia wedge sandals (available at DSW): $59.95
Elizabeth Boutique, Poughkeepsie
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Do not, we repeat, do not be afraid to mix prints. Stay within the same color family; let the louder piece (in this case the top) dominate, while the other balances the look with more subtle tones.
Calypso blouse: $250 Free People jeans: $78 Recover nude tank top: $26 Chan Luu pyrite necklace: $170 Turquoise and gold bangle set: $18 Coach Katie fuchsia sneakers (available at DSW): $69.95
Next Boutique, Kingston
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BONUS OUTFIT!
Slither into snakeskin leggings to feel like a rock star. An oversized blouse balances the look while golden bling and sandals add sparkle.
Hard Tail snakeskin leggings: $76 TIKKA white blouse: $180 Recover nude tank top: $26 Gold chain necklace (used as bracelet): $25 Plate necklace: $18 BCBG Paris gold dress sandals (available at DSW): $59.95
Next Boutique, Kingston
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