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Style Injections
A Touch of Extravagance
An unexpected shot of something hot—a stunning color, sheer shirt, sharp jacket—can make your look entirely more modern. We asked six fashionable women to share their time-saving, mood-changing (and not necessarily expensive) strategies.
"I'm quite thrifty, really. I love a sale," says designer Georgina Chapman. And although her evening wear collections, Marchesa and Notte by Marchesa, are luxurious, she's no clothing snob: "Designer clothes are great, but I also spend lots of time in Topshop" (the trendy, inexpensive British chain that's on its way to America). Here, basic tuxedo pants from Express ($80)—a terrific source of well-fitting, inexpensive trousers—are elevated by an asymmetrical black lace dress that's pure fantasy (Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci). A lavish piece like this is worth the splurge because it lifts whatever else you're wearing to a higher level—and you'll have it for years.
Earrings, Fred Leighton. Bracelets and ring, Lorraine Schwartz. Shoes, Fendi.
"I'm quite thrifty, really. I love a sale," says designer Georgina Chapman. And although her evening wear collections, Marchesa and Notte by Marchesa, are luxurious, she's no clothing snob: "Designer clothes are great, but I also spend lots of time in Topshop" (the trendy, inexpensive British chain that's on its way to America). Here, basic tuxedo pants from Express ($80)—a terrific source of well-fitting, inexpensive trousers—are elevated by an asymmetrical black lace dress that's pure fantasy (Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci). A lavish piece like this is worth the splurge because it lifts whatever else you're wearing to a higher level—and you'll have it for years.
Earrings, Fred Leighton. Bracelets and ring, Lorraine Schwartz. Shoes, Fendi.
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From the November 2008 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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Photos: Henry Leutwyler; Fashion editor: Jill Swid. Hair: Kevin Mancuso for Nexxus Salon Hair Care. Makeup: Souhi at De Facto for Dior. Set design: Sergio Esteves for I Group. Manicure: Roseann Singleton. Rugs: Carini Lang, CariniLang.com. Chairs: Artistic Frame, ArtisticFrame.com
