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P h o t o g r a p h e d at l a k e forest academy

by Laura Templin

ids hit the books in style this fall with an essay in creative layering and a laid back, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just picked this up and threw it onâ&#x20AC;? insouciance.

Graphic prints and bold accessories plus preppy stripes, girly dresses and classic denim equal lowkey cool that earns high fashion marks. merchandise i n f o r m at i o n o n pag e 9 3

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credits fashions from pages 2 & 3, left to right John w e a r s

a Kenneth Cole Reaction shir t , $59. 50; R alph L aure n t-shir t , $ 4 8, Macy ’s; cot ton twill trousers, $ 6 9 . 5 0 , J . C r e w ; TO M S s h o e s , $ 4 4 .9 9, T h e B o ote r y, H i g h la n d P a r k ; bracelets, model’s own

Walden w e a r s

a Ralph Lauren Jeans Co. dre s s , $ 119, c a nvas tote , $98 , Bloomingdale’s; belt, $32. 50, J. Crew; Style & Co. braided belt, $19.98 , H e ar t n e ck lace , $ 42 , Mac y ’s; 31 Bits red bead necklace, $42, TO M S c a n v a s w e d g e s , $ 6 9 . 9 9 , T h e B o ote r y, H i g h la n d P a r k

Maura w e a r s

a Lacoste cardigan, $60, Bloomingdale’s; skir t, $3 4. 50, tank , $29. 50, b elt , $2 2 , J . Crew ; h e adband , $11 .95 , Gap K ids; Extras bead bracelets, $25 each, shopextrasonline.com 9

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a printed dress, $168, fedora, $58, J. Crew; Fossil s t r a w m e s s e n g e r, $2 0 8 , Macy ’s; Schuler & Sons wedge sandals, $158, Anthropologie; Extras stone ring, $28, shopextrasonline. com; Vintage Marc by Marc Jacobs faux pearl necklace

John

wears a checked shir t , $59. 50, vintage slim jeans, $96, J.Crew; Kenneth Cole Reaction t-shir t , $28 , Mac y ’s; Simple herringbone sn e a ke r s , $6 4 .9 9, T h e B o ote r y, H i g h la n d P a r k ; bracelets, model’s own 10

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wears a shawl collar cardigan, $118, vintage slim jeans, $96, J. Crew; Ralph L aure n t-shir t , $38, Macy ’s

Walden

wears printed shorts, $59. 50, tank , $18, belt, $32.50, J. C r e w ; b l a ze r, $69. 50, Gap; Fossil arrow necklace, $68, Macy ’s; Berg Beads Buddha necklace, $175, shopextrasonline.com

Maura

wears a ruffle dress, $68, necklace, $12.50, hair roset te , $9. 50, J.Crew; denim jacket , $29.95 , Gap Kids

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