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Dan’s Fashion Dress Out Loud Feel free to dress out loud this spring. Bright colors will dominate the season. Kick your wardrobe up a notch with pretty, feminine fashion that’s fun to wear. “It’s been many seasons since we’ve seen such a vibrant, fun color palette in fashion. We’re seeing fresh, bold colors and graphic prints on everything from casual to career looks. Prints are a simple yet chic way to update your wardrobe,” explains T.J. Maxx Style Expert Sonya Cosentini. Color plays a major role in fashion this season, so it’s easy to transition your wardrobe by mixing in the top spring color choices. Look for such hues as cobalt, turquoise, green, lilac, fuchsia, cherry red or lemon yellow. Black and white, and all white are trés chic, but update these looks with the pop of colorful accessories or shoes. A variety of designs include florals, bold graphics, color blocking or even madras plaid. “Pair a dramatic print top or dress with simple neutral accessories; a sense of balance is key. The must-have, statement pieces this year include the dress, the cropped jacket, wide-leg pants and printed shorts. The dress is most definitely an office or evening wardrobe staple. This season it’s versatile, colorful, easy to wear and perfect for travel. The best options include the fitted sheath, a flowing halter, swingy baby-doll, a sundress and the classic shirtdress. There’s a
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renewed interest in the waist, both empire styles as well as belted waists are popular. In addition to beautiful colors and prints, look for interesting details such as embroidery, lace, buttons and unique sleeves. Jackets are feminine: cropped and swing versions look refreshingly new. Try a bold graphic print or colorful plaid with shorts, capris, skirts or jeans. The blouse and skirt have made a comeback; pair together or with other separates. In tops look for linens, lace trim, smocking and waisted tunics. Shoulder and detailed sleeve shapes continue to be popular. For skirts, volume is the way to go – look for full skirts, especially pleated eyelet styles and kneelength pencil skirts. Wide-leg pants with sailor button details look fresh, especially in denim and linen, and slim shorts look great with full tops. The handbag continues to be the “it” accessory. You should consider a large patent leather tote, metallic satchel or jeweled envelope clutch. Details such as long shoulder straps, intricate closures and bright, beautiful colors make spring/summer bags unique. Colors range from pastel florals to bright fuchsia and green as well as mustard yellow, black, white and metallic. Also, the new ombre style fades from one color into another for a gorgeous statement piece that is versatile and interesting. Shoes run the gamut
from ankle-tie wedges, gladiator sandals, open-toe high heels, chunky platforms, embellished ballet flats and strap sandals. Indulge in patent, metallic, canvas, suede and leather footwear in every conceivable color and print. Jewelry makes a beautiful statement: tri-color bangles, colorful pendants, hoop earrings, cuff bracelets and chunky beaded necklaces are the must-haves. Scarves pop with colorful retro designs.
Five spring items that you can’t live or travel without: A dress in a colorful print. A cropped jacket in a plaid, print or floral design. A pair of wide-leg pants; cotton, denim or light-weight linen. A metallic or patent ‘ombre’ leather satchel; bigger is better. A great pair of shoes; patent leather sandals or ankle-tie wedges. Shopping is as easy as pie at T.J. Maxx in the Bridgehampton Commons and in Riverhead, too. The store is filled to the rafters with all new spring inventories. T.J. Maxx stores offer savings every day on brand name and designer fashions for the entire family and home. You can also find an incredible, ever-changing assortment of accessories including jewelry, ladies’ shoes, handbags, belts and luggage. With new merchandise arriving every week to each store, it’ a whole new store every time you shop. – Maria Tennariello
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The Merchants On and Around Main Street in Westhampton Beach are Clearing their Shelves to Make Room for All the New and Exciting Spring/Summer '08 Collections Arriving Daily. So Come to the Village for 3 Super Fun Days of Shopping. We are Looking Forward to Seeing Everyone at Our Spring Fling Sidewalk Sale.
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Brunetti Hair & Beauty
Magic's Pub
Sunset Cafe
Intimate Boutique
O'Suzanna
Blue 1
Messina Jewelry
Main St. Sweets
Impulse for Men
Beach Greenery
Fahrenheit
Fitzgerald Gallery
Mustique
Unique Boutique
Saf T Swim of Riverhead
Sweet Anezka's Lingerie
Bungalow
Sydney's "Taylor" Made Cuisine
Jetties Surf Shop
The Open Book
Lynne's Cards & Gifts
Westhampton
Lavish Beauty
Sales Starts at 11:00AM
Natural Foods
Lawrence III Corporation
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Lucille's Beach Barn
Shock
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Grey Flannel
Simon's Beach Bakery
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