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Sunday, August 14, 2016 • An Advertising Supplement to the Three Rivers Edition • What Women Want • 3SS
FASHION forward Showcase personal style with on-trend clothing, accessories
BY LINDA GARNERBUNCH
SPECIAL SECTIONS WRITER
With temperatures still hovering in the 90s and humidity so high it’ll frizz your hair within seconds of stepping outdoors, it’s hard to imagine that autumn is just around the corner. Those cooler days will be here before you know it, though — and now is the perfect time to start planning your fall
wardrobe.
The good news is that many of last year’s fall staples are still going strong, including the casually comfy boyfriend jean, eye-catching booties in every style and color, and sleek leggings worn with tunics or chunky sweaters, just to name a few. Since you probably already have several of the basics tucked away in your closet, creating fashion-forward ensembles should be a breeze.
“People have always been skeptical about mixing and match- ing patterns, but it’s a trend we have seen growing — a cheetah print and stripes, florals and stripes, basically any printed cardi- gan with a striped top,” said Jenna Dale Harlan, owner of Dale’s Clothing in Searcy.
This year, look for a vast selection of prints and patterns, as well as a number of ’80s and ’90s styles that have been recon- structed to suit today’s sleeker, more sophisticated looks. And of course, versatile pieces that can be mixed, matched and layered are a must.
“If you’re looking to update your wardrobe, our best advice would be to find pieces that layer together and are able to be interchanged,” Dale said. “This way, you get the most bang for your buck and aren’t left with something you can only wear with a specific piece.”
A few favorites for fall include the following:
LEOPARD PRINT
Animal prints have long been a go-to for the more adven- turous fashionista, with zebra, tiger and giraffe prints cycling through the seasons for the past few decades. This year, it’s the leopard’s turn to take the spotlight.
“To us, leopard print is a neutral print,” Harlan said. “We love a good army vest paired with a leopard dress, and a leopard cardigan is a staple piece to have in your wardrobe to layer with solids, stripes and graphic tees.”
CHOKER NECKLACES
These throat-hugging accessories enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in the 1980s, and they’re back for a new fashion era. Look for statement chokers — wide bands of beadwork, fabric or leather — that cover much of the neck.
Floral motifs maintain enduring popularity, and they’re not just for spring and summer. Look for bold prints in hues suitable for cooler weather.
BOLD PRINTS
From florals to abstracts, autumn’s print fabrics offer a wealth of options. Look for statement pieces such as blouses, jackets or skirts to team with your favorite solid colors, or add a bit of piz- zazz to an understated outfit with a big-patterned scarf.
“The fall florals have a rich, bold coloring, making it easy to find a fall-colored tank or tee to layer underneath,” Harlan said. “Again, we love pairing a good striped piece with a floral.”
LACE
From sophisticated lace overdresses, worn over simple sheaths, to super-feminine frills teamed with denim or leather, lace re- mains a popular finishing touch, no matter what the season.
UPDATED TARTAN PLAIDS
No longer relegated to skirts, Tartan plaids make a bold state- ment on blouses, trousers and jackets, as well as scarves and other accessories.
“The Tartan plaids are a great transitional piece from fall to winter,” Harlan said. “Right now we are seeing them tied around the waist [to accent] a tank; later on, these plaids can be used like a cardigan to layer with. We love them paired with the graphic tees.”
STATEMENT FURS
Whether real or faux, fur coats, jackets and stoles are back in a big way — but these are not your grandmother’s plain brown or black pieces. Look for an array of colors, from natural shades to sky blue, pale lavender and blush pink, and updated silhouettes.
Whether your style is ultrafeminine, simply understated, com- fortably sporty or bold and funky, there’s something in this fall’s fashion lineup that will perfectly fit your taste.
This fall is the season of furs, with the texture adding an exotic touch to everything from shoes and accessories to clothing and outerwear.
featured businesses
LIMELIGHT PERFORMANCE ACADEMY
13 Nalley Road, Cabot
501-605-3040 www.limelightperformanceacademy.com
For all acting and performance techniques and necessities, Limelight Performance Academy in Cabot has plenty to offer. The academy of- fers classes in acting; improv; vocal technique and performance; dance technique, which includes ballet and jazz; tap dancing; musical the- ater; yoga; piano; cello; and violin. Alongside these informative, hands- on classes, the school also hosts live productions and birthday parties. The business is currently offering a free week of classes with no obliga- tion. For more information, call 501-605-3040 or visit www.limelight performanceacademy.com.
NEW LIFE CENTER
Unity Health – White County Medical Center 3214 E. Race Ave., Searcy
(501) 278-3186
The Unity Health Foundation’s Miracles Happen Every Day cam- paign is underway to raise funds to benefit the New Life Center on Unity Health’s White County Medical Center campus. Funds given to the foundation have helped finance an advanced fetal monitoring system; state-of-the art nursery equipment; a new triage area with four spaces for patients; an upgraded infant se- curity system; the renovation of six patient rooms into labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum suites; and new flooring throughout the New Life Center.