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For many, the accessories are the most fun,
and this year there are notable jewelry trends.
Becky Barnes at Notice-Accessories for Living,
Notice 2057 Green Bay Road, concentrates on “green”
at her store and believes environmental
awareness will be strong this year. You’ll be able
to find purses made from recycled materials and jewelry crafted from discarded textiles, at her store
and on the runway.
Judy Rosenbloom, owner of The Treasure Chest, 1853 Second, says that we’ll be seeing baubles in
orange and purple, from vintage to modern. Bold gold bracelets will be in and will be worn in
multiples on the wrist. Long—very long—pendants are a trend that’s coming to the Midwest straight
from the Hollywood fashion scene.
Jill Garfinkle of Garfinkles Fine Jewelry, 462 Central Avenue adds that gold hoop earrings are in as
well. Her prediction is that the bracelets on the runways will be glittering with diamonds.
But what about the shoes Lori Andre, Lori’s Designer Shoes, 585 Central Avenue, says gray is the
new black. We’ll see pumps in plaid and herringbone flannel fabric, and deep burgundy and purple will
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be the hot colors for footwear. Suedes and
patents will be on the runway, as will Oxfordinspired
leather pumps and booties.
And when all eyes are on you, Steve Burek
of Eyeland of St. Johns, 1819 St. Johns Avenue,
says that high-fashion eyeglass frames will have
decorative inlays of sterling silver. We’ll also be
wearing oversized sunglasses, some with earth
tones and some made of real horn and wood.
Other Fashion Week participants (as we go
to press) are b. Flirty, Banana Republic, Betty
Schwartz’s Intimate Boutique, the Bootery,
Citywoods, Indigo Clothing, Saks Fifth Avenue,
SEE Eyewear, Village Set III and Williams Ski &
Patio. Nothing’s more in style than shopping
right here at home.
Join us at an elegant Cocktail Party
(September 25, $30) and at the runway
show/luncheon (September 28, $60).
Tickets are by calling the Chamber
office, 847-432-0284, online at
ehighlandpark.com, and at Sunset
Foods Highland Park.
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