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he Daily Journal asked three Northeast Mississippi stores to share their best bets for steals and splurges for shoppers looking for the fall’s freshest looks. Main Attraction in Tupelo, Paper Dolls in Saltillo and Blonde Pistol in Baldwyn each took on a distinct look and shared their bargains and their best.

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The Steal and the Splurge

weather, making it a great piece for fall in Mississippi.

Layer with lighter pieces now, and incorporate warmer pieces and tights as the weather cools.

THE STEAL: Black jumper, $48.

THE SPLURGE: Black jumpsuit with asymmetrical hem, $78 THE DIFFERENCE: Both pieces are versatile layering pieces. The jersey knit of the black jumpsuit is THE LOOK: Fur vests from finer and the asymmetrical Blonde Pistol in Baldwyn hem delivers an extra “Any vest is pretty big,” punch of style. for the fall season, said owner Hayley Gholston.

THE LOOK: Stackable ban“Fur looks are really great.” gles with beads and gems The fur vest adds great from Paper Dolls in Saltillo texture to both dressy and “They go with anything,” casual outfits. It’s also said co-owner Kasey Manlighter than a fur jacket, ley. “They’re a timeless making it a more accessi- piece.” ble wardrobe piece in The stackable bracelets Southern climes. are very versatile. They can THE STEAL: Ya shaggy be worn alone for a delitaupe vest, $34 cate feminine touch or THE SPLURGE: Ya faux fur stacked to add more bling. vest, $62 The wearer can create a THE DIFFERENCE: The unique look by incorporatshaggy vest offers a fun ing different designs like texture for a casual look. fleur-de-lis and crosses The back is fabric, which with different color beads helps make it less expen- and metals. sive and more comfortable THE STEAL: Wire bracelet during warmer fall days. with jet beads, $12.

The faux fur vest more THE SPLURGE: Earth Grace closely mimics real fur in Caviar and Grits bracelet appearance and texture. It made with freshwater is more expensive because pearls and onyx beads, $90 the “fur” covers both the THE DIFFERENCE: The back and front of the vest. Caviar and Grits bracelet is It is a warmer piece that artisan made in New Alwill provide insulation bany with freshwater against the cold through pearls, onyx with 12 karat the winter. gold-filled wire and a silver-filled band. The natuTHE LOOK: Black jersey ral stones will hold their knit jumper/jumpsuit colors over time. Jet from The Main Attraction beaded-bracelet is manuin Tupelo factured overseas, uses “It’s great to layer under synthetic materials and is sweaters and shawls,” said less durable. The less exowner Barbara Fleish- pensive bracelets can comhacker. “They’re timeless.” plement the more finely The lightweight jersey made bracelets and help fabric transitions easily fill out a stack of bangles from warm to cooler without breaking the bank.

The Steal Ya shaggy taupe vest from Blonde Pistol

The Splurge Ya faux fur vest from Blonde Pistol

The Steal Wire bracelet with jet beads from Paper Dolls

The Steal Black jumper from The Main Attraction

The Splurge Black jumpsuit from The Main Attraction

The Splurge Earth Grace Caviar and Grits bracelet from Paper Dolls

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Children’s fashion taking on many shapes, forms for fall

BY W. DEREK RUSSELL

The heat is off – almost.

With summer winding down and the leaves starting to change, good grades aren’t the only achievement kids are hoping for this fall.

From boys’ graphic tees to girls’ leggings, the options for parents are limitless when it comes to fall fashionables.

“Fur and fringe are making comebacks for girls,” said Stacey Blaylock of Stacey B’s Boutique, “which I like. Jewel-colored tones are big and in as well. Also ruffles and fun prints.”

Gone are the days of chevron and corduroy.

Plaid and fun socks are taking over while traditional fall colors of brown and orange are taking a back seat to more stylish yellows and grays, but don’t be afraid to go after something bright and bold either.

“Specifically, reds and purples are a big hit this season,” Blaylock said.

“Girls’ headpieces – head bands and wraps – are very much in style, too. I like seeing all the coordinating pieces that you layer together to make an outfit yours, to be unique.”

“Athleisure” is a big look this year, giving kids the same active-wear approach to their parents’ casual apparel.

Reed’s downtown store specifically has lots of offerings from Under Armour.

You’ll see a lot of kids’ outfits coming as complete sets, with corresponding tops and bottoms, with brands also offering up mix-and-match sets to alternate attire.

With brands like Properly Tied, Kuhl, Tea Collection, Patagonia and Truly Me, Reed’s has a vast selection for the fall look.

“Vests and boots are big

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Wesley Russell, 4, of Tupelo, dons a plum ruffle shirt with green striped ruffle pants and an ivory fur vest, all from Stacey B’s Boutique. for fall,” said Jill Hart of Reed’s. “Flannel and fleece and soft fabrics with rich colors as well.”

A great selection of boots, from Minnetonka to TOMS can also be found in the children’s department of the downtown store.

While girls’ fashions are

ever-changing with the latest and greatest in designs, boys’ looks tend to stay traditional from year to year, and that’s still true.

Graphic tees and plaid button downs matched together seem to be a hit this fall, with traditional blues and reds.

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Whether you’re spending Kylan Washington, 11, of Tupelo, sports full gear from time with the family or Under Armour, including T-shirt, pants and jacket from heading to Oxford or Reed’s.

Starkville for the football game, the options are limitless for looking cool this season.

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The crisp air hasn’t settled into Mississippi yet, but it’s making more and more visits as summer slowly gives way to fall.

The change of seasons is in full swing at men’s clothing stores.

Bright, primary colors are taking a rest, and making room for tans and browns.

But that’s not all: Fall 2015 will be a colorful time.

“We’ve got some pretty stuff,” said Jimmy Long, co-owner of MLM Clothiers in Tupelo. “If people want pretty stuff, we’ve got it.”

When looking at a row of sports coats, it’s natural to see blue and charcoal gray, but they’re alongside plaid that incorporates various combinations of rust, green, orange, blue, purple and gold.

The trees will do their multicolored thing this season, and so will well-dressed men.

Ties are another chance to spice things up, said Joe Yarber with MLM. “We still do a lot of neckwear, even with the casual look out there,” he said.

That can include paisley and stripes, or nontraditional designs, like fishing lures. There’s also interest in monochromatic knit ties in a single color.

“Al Roker and Matt Lauer wear them on ‘The Today Show,’’ Yarber said.

Jack Reed Jr., president of R.W. Reed Co., agreed ties remain a necessity. Bowties continue to interest customers, as well. They come in Mississippi State and University of Mississippi colors, as well as more season-specific options.

“Some guys just love them,” Reed said.

Look down and there’s more color to be found. Novelty socks with intricate and whimsical designs have grabbed a firm toehold in the men’s market.

Reed said he didn’t do a good job of anticipating buyer demand for fancy socks last year.

“We completely sold out of them. They’re back with a

vengeance for fall. I ordered more this year,” he said. “They’re a nice something extra that a guy can wear. They’re fun.”

Fall is the time when a man’s fancy turns toward football.

Around here, that usually means the Rebels and the Bulldogs.

For Bulldog fans, Reed’s has a new Jack Cristil line of “Wrap it in Maroon and White” knit shirts and T-shirts. They feature a cowbell alongside the likeness of longtime play-by-play man Cristil.

Drake is primarily a sporting wear company, but it has branched out to include a collegiate line. Reed’s also carries trucker-style baseball caps with the MSU or Ole Miss logos. That’s in addition to belts, T-shirts and other team items.

Long andYarber are also happy to welcome fans. One of their past favorites has been a lightweight Peter Millar quarter-zip pullover for game day.

But there’s more to being casual than showing school spirit. The True Grit line offers a mix of plaid button-down shirts and solidcolor, long-sleeve T-shirts. It’s not all about how the shirts look.

“This is about fabric,” Long said. “When you feel it, it’s good.”

For a different kind of feel, men will find nostalgia on store racks.

Flannel shirts are returning to prominence, Reed said.

As with the fancy socks, Reed’s wasn’t quite prepared for the public’s demand for plaid flannel shirts last year. That’s been rectified.

“They are big. We sold out last year. We reordered three times.

Now, they’re big again,” he said.

“People have really enjoyed getting back into them. It’s that knock-around, flannel look that people like.”

The crisp air will eventually claim Mississippi, and men can greet it however they wish, because there is no shortage of options available. scott.morris@journalinc.com Twitter: @mscottmorris

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TOP LEFT: Jason Hayden wears a Properly Tied pullover with Kühl khaki pants and duck boots by Sorel. The look is available at Reed’s. Leather jackets add cool edge to any wardrobe. Amanda Hayden of Tupelo sports a BB Dakota distressed leather jacket, a Miss Me peasant-inspired top, Kut fit and flare jeans and Sam Edelman booties with stacked heels. Sadie tassel necklace and hoop earrings with Swarovski crystals complement the high-style outfit from Reed’s Department Store in Tupelo.

TUPELO – There’s a saying that tweens, girls between the ages of 9 and 14, are “too old for toys and too young for boys.”

But they’re not too young to follow popular fashion trends.

At Lexi Lou’s Boutique in Tupelo, Valerie Pounds enjoys outfitting tweens.

“Leggings are always good,” she said. “You put them in a cute little dress with leggings and cowgirl boots and you can easily dress that up or down.”

Pounds said dresses with prints are especially popular.

“You don’t want so much a solid color as you want a pattern to give it a little pizzazz,” she said.

“Patterns are big with that age group.”

Popular colors for tweens include nudes, burnt orange, cranberry and taupe.

“And Aztec patterns are popular for that age group,” Pounds said.

“They like that vintage look, that Indian style.

They can put headbands with that look.”

The tweens are wearing really low wedges and booties when it comes to footwear, and purses that go across the body.

“Cross-body bags are really trendy this year,” she said. “If they’re going to carry a purse, they’re going to wear one of those.”

At The Black Sheep Boutique in Tupelo, Kristi Martin says tie-dyed items are flying off the racks.

“We can’t keep tie-dyed items in stock for that age,” she said. “We have long- and short-sleeved Piko tops in tie-dye. They pull them to the side and knot them.”

MIDDLE FAR LEFT: Wesley Russell, 4, of Tupelo, wears a complete set from Jelly the Pug, featuring a cat’s meow hooded-tunic with flower pendant and printed ruffle pants from Stacey B’s Boutique.

MIDDLE LEFT: Kylan Washington, 11, of Tupelo, sports a Properly Tied fleece, complete with Kuhl pants and TOMS shoes from Reed’s.

MIDDLE RIGHT: Fringe is the word this fall. This outfit from Dare 2 B Different in Tupelo maxes out the fringe factor with a rust suedette crop top and chocolate suedette pants. A caramel suede hat, beaded tear drop earrings, a leather print clutch and nude suede heels complete the look worn by Ashley Shannon Depriest of Tupelo.

BOTTOM FAR LEFT: Flannel is back this fall. This Ivy Jane flannel tunic converts the comfy print into a trendy outfit with distressed cropped jeans.

Leather and pearl jewelry complete the outfit worn by Kristi Bounds of the Auburn community from Sparrows on Main in Tupelo.

BOTTOM LEFT: Lelia Howell, 11, of Tupelo, dresses casually in a shirt and pants from Over the Top, a Patagonia vest and TOMS boots, completing her outfit with Chavez for Charity bracelets and a purse from American Jewel, all available from Reed’s.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Gage Upton, 5, of Ballardsville, is wearing a button down shirt and slacks from J. Bailey with shoes from Livie & Luca, all from the Corner Shoe Store.

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TOP RIGHT: Kamryn Washington, 7, of Tupelo, wears a dress and leggings from Tea Collection, completed with a necklace from Peppercorn Kids and Minnetonka boots, all from Reed’s.

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Eleven-year-olds Courtney Coker, left, and Mariah Knowles and 10-year-old Kylie Coker show off fashion for tweens at Lexi Lou’s Boutique. Courtney and Mariah are wearing jewel-tone rompers by Entro and sandals from Crazy Train. Kylie is sporting a denim and lace top from Noble U, distressed jeans from Cello and fun mismatched socks.

Martin also said boyfriend jeans – any type of distressed jean – are also popular, especially with over-sized shirts and flannel shirts.

The Bohemian look with fringe is also trending right now. Martin sells vests, skirts, dresses, boots and booties trimmed in fringe.

“Everything is still embellished,” she said. “If it doesn’t have fringe, it’s going to have lace or crochet.”

As far as accessories, Martin said the Lokai bracelet is especially popular with young girls. The bracelet has a white bead filled with water from Mount Everest (when

you’re on top of the world) and a black bead filled with mud from the Dead Sea (when you’re at your lowest point).

“That age really loves this bracelet,” she said.

“And the best part about it is a large portion of the proceeds goes to charity.” ginna.parsons@journalinc.com

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Everyone knows the Steve Irwin-style technical shirt: khaki, lots of pockets, and boring.

For the past few years, the technical shirt has been getting an upgrade, led by the outdoor brand Columbia.

“A decade ago, these shirts only came in white and the traditional khaki,” said Jack Reed Jr., president of R.W. Reed Co., in Tupelo.

“They were worn pretty much exclusively by fishermen and outdoorsmen.”

In general, Reed said, there has been a large turn by outdoors lines to make their clothing appealing as casual wear without losing its functionality. He pointed to brands like the Kuhl rock climbing brand and Patagonia climbing gear.

Columbia’s shirts are no different. Every year, the brand releases them with more patterns and colors.

Reed said at a passing glance, its easy to mistake them for a normal shirt.

“They’re so comfortable, especially in the South,” Reed said. “A long sleeve is as cool as a short-sleeved one. Lots of guys are wearing them to church, and they look just fine.”

The shirts are also a favorite among tailgaters, and some come emblazoned with Ole Miss or Mississippi State insignia. Made of a light synthetic material, the shirts still remain true to their outdoor roots and come infused with UPF 40 sun protection. In the past few years, Columbia has introduced the shirts in plaid styles as well as bright, solid colors. This year, Columbia has debuted a darker fall

line, featuring deep browns and greens, along with a cobalt blue shade.

“Columbia is still a fishing brand and is very intentional about sun protection.

They make them for all ages now, even toddlers,” Reed said.

Of course, Reed said, with the popularity of the shirts, cheaper look-a-like garments from other brands are plenty to be found. As always, though, you get what you pay for. The sports shirts run between $40 and $50 at Reed’s.

“With the real deal, it’s all about the workmanship.

You know it’s going to hold up under wear and tear,” Reed said. “We stand behind the authentic. It’ll be your go-to shirt for more than a season, and for that, it’s a good value.” riley.manning@journalinc.com

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Fringe leads the way Women can embrace texture this fall

Jewel tones like teals, corals, blues, reds and oranges are supplying the punch for the fall. There are even pops of neon to keep the winter from getting too drab.

Patterns, especially plaids, stripes and geometrics, are in the mix, not always in expected places.

“We’re seeing plaids in flannels and cottons, but we’re also seeing it in silks and blends,” Blanchard said.

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From head to toe, fringe, texture and booties are the headliners this fall.

It’s definitely not boring.

“We’re seeing a lot of mixture of fabrics and colors,” said Pam Fair, co-owner of Sparrows on Main in Tupelo.

Fringe is the accent of the season.

“Fringe is going to be huge,” said Joy Whittle, owner of Southern Roots Boutique in Tupelo. “There’s a definite western influence.”

It’s showing up on vests, tops, pants and skirts. It’s gracing purses and boots.

“It’s a way to take a wardrobe into what’s happening,” said Dale Simmons of Reed’s Department Store in Tupelo.

SNUGGLE UP

There’s plenty to cuddle up to this fall.

Snuggly sweaters, vests and flannels are layered through the season’s hottest looks.

Fur vests are showing up in a range of textures. If you’ve got the real thing, this would be the season to wear it. However, faux furs are a great choice, too. They tend to be more comfortable in Mississippi’s climate, not to mention easier on your wallet. Along with fur, shearling, quilting, suede and crochet are rounding out the rainbow of texture options.

“You’ve got to have a vest,” said Tina Franks, co-owner of Sparrows on Main.

Long sweaters, jackets and trench coats are adding to a range of options for creating a layered look that’s more than just outerwear.

Many of the sweaters and jackets are light weight, so you don’t have to wait for the temps to sink into the 50s to break out fall styles. While it’s still mild, many of the light-weight sweaters and jackets can be worn over a cami or tank. As the weather cools, add longer sleeves, tights and leggings.

The long cardigans are very versatile.

“They can go with anything,” said Veronie Robinson, owner of Dare 2 B Different boutique in Tupelo. “You can dress it up or down. They can be belted or loose and flowing.”

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Cardigans like this Blu Pepper ponchostyle cardigan from Southern Roots Boutique in Tupelo are making a statement for fall. Paired with a Piko top, YMI skinny jeans and XOXO fringe booties, the cardigan equals high style and comfort. Hooty Lou’s leather tassel necklace, AB Jewels hoop earnings and bangle and cuff bracelets finish off the outfit worn by Luz Elena Acosta.

Vests and fur finishes are two of the hottest looks for winter and fall. This Tribal pocket vest from Sparrows on Main in Tupelo combines them both in one outfit. It’s great with a sheer top and distressed jeans, but is also a versatile enough to add an edge to a dressier outfit for the office or a night out. Leather and pearl jewelry and booties complete the look worn by Kristi Bounds of the Auburn community.

this fall, but it is their shorter cousins that are grabbing the spotlight.

“There are so many cute booties,” said Krista Blanchard of Reed’s Department Store.

Shoppers can find them in high or low heels, with peep toes and embellished with fringe and buckles.

Designers have even created lacetrimmed socks for booties.

“They’re so hot, they have their own accessories,” Robinson said. “It gives a clean transition for skinny jeans.”

That doesn’t mean utilitarian can’t be fun. By popular demand, Duck boots and rain boots are making a statement this fall BOOTIES in a rainbow of colors.

Tall boots continue as a fashion staple “It’s practical fashion,” saidVirginia Cole-

man of Reed’s Department Store. “We’re expanding it this year.”

HOT COLORS

Gray is the starring neutral for the season.

“There’s so many different shades of gray,” Whittle said. “It’s a great transition color.”

Mochas, caramels and olives are close behind the grays, and black-and-white is a classic that never goes out of style.

Both Mississippi State and Ole Miss fans will have plenty of game day options in their school colors. Maroon and navy are making strong statements this fall.

“It’s nice for us,” Whittle said, giving game day dressing some fashion sense.

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Hats and scarves will keep you warm and looking good this fall.

Floppy fall hats and fedoras are adding an unexpected twist to outfits.

“It’s something fun to add interest,” Robinson said. “If you’re having a bad hair day, you can still be cute.”

Scarves are staying strong.

“Infinity scarves, which tend to be lightweight, are great for our climate,” Simmons said.

Big oversized scarves provide another option.

“You can tie them or use them as a shawl,” Whittle said.

SPARKLE

Jewelry is getting a bigger bold look.

Long necklaces are featuring tassels and horns. Earrings are going big and sparkly.

Bangles and cuffs are adding bling to wrists.

“There’s a lot of natural stones, turquoise, pearls and agate,” Blanchard said.

The contrast of leather and pearls is a great look.

“It blends two totally different styles,” Franks said. “We can’t keep the necklaces.” michaela.morris@journalinc.com

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Skinny jeans have definitely transitioned to a wardrobe staple, but they aren’t the only jeans in town this year.

“Flares are coming back, but skinnies are hear to stay,” Blanchard said.

Under the layers of long sweaters and skirts, leggings and tights are a great choice for staying warm and chic.

“You’ll see a lot of jeggings this fall,” Fair said. “They’re a little ticker than leggings and easy to layer.”