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Sunday, April 2, 2000 - North Shore News - 17

FASHION

fashion statements

WHAT looks are earn-
ing top marks with
teens for grad 2000?

Laura Canada, a Canadian
company with 123 stores
nationwide including an Eaton
Centre Metrotown location,
lists key grad trends that are
sure to put you at the head of
the class:

@ The two-piece skirt set:
From tie-front blouses to
spaghetti-strap fitted tanks,
tube tops, halters and the all-
important midriff-baring
*hanky style top” — these
barely there tops are perfectly
paired with either a long full
skirt or one of their leaner
counterparts.

@ A sweeping wain or busde
back: Make a staement bezh
coming and going with a
sweeping train or bustle back,
two of this season’s most
sought after details on column
gowns, long skirts and_ball-
gowns.

@ Femme fabrics: Lace, chif-
fon, dreamy tulle, taffeta and
satin get extra ‘glam when
accented with sequins, beading,
and embroidery details.

@ Sherbet hues and soft pas-
tels: Contrary to seasons past,
pink is definitely in and for
those who are “true to blue,”
the sy s the limit for this heav-
enly shade.

@ The strapless bodice:
Delicate crystal chokers or
pearls in spring’s newest pinks,
blues and lilacs are fabulous
finishes for this flattering neck-

Photo Laura

TWO-PIECE sequin tube top with full tulle skirt in
candy pink by Algo, $200 at Laura. Feather boa, $22.

line.

® Cut crystal and seed bead
bracelets: These are hot com-
modities and are among
spring’s coolest jewels. Wear
them in one colour or in a rain-
bow of lilac, blue and pink.

&@ Fringed organza and crochet

shawls: adorned with eye-
catching sequins, mirror details
or delicate embroidery.

Beaded bags: Hand held or
over the shoulder, the evening
purse is small and delicately
detailed in beads, sequins,
embroidery and fringe.

Strappy sandals for prom night

“From page 1 od

__ -. Small satin handbags dec-
orated ‘with beads and

- sequins are the stylish way to
tote your makeup, tissue and
cash.

Feet must be pedicured
because strappy sandals are
the shoes for prom.

High. heels in metallic

. shades’ give your look a lift.

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Another T,
_of Home Enhancement ideas, .

A stable, stacked heel or

delicate wedge are great

choices for dancing.
However, flats are another
hot look for spring so model-
tall girls will look great with-
out towering: over their
dates. -
As for guys, the tradition-
al penguin suit takes a back-
seat to the new formal suit.
“The formal suit popular-

ized by trendy male celebs is
now catching on with the
mainstream,” says Rick
Stefiszvn.

“Simply put, it’s a black
suit in a higher quality fabric
worn with a monochromatic
shirt and silk tic. Light grey
or taupe work best for
spring. Wear it with a high
shine, square toe shoe and
you're set.”

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