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Girls' Life, August-Sept, 2004

Do you have an inner cute girl? How about an inner rocker? Here are the clothes and makeup that will let you be whomever you want to be this year ... even if it's only for a day.

Pretty

It's impossible not to feel pretty in this fall's flowers, pearls and bows. Fall makeup is soft and pretty, too. Pale cheeks glow with Revlon Cream Blush in Rosy Glow, olive skin gets bronzed with Stila Convertible Color in Forget Me Not, and your lips will love Clinique's new Colour Surge Lip Lacquer High Shine Sheers in New Rain (left) and Sultry Splash (right).

Girlie

Fresh, flirty style starts with bright colors and bold prints. Stretch your summer favorites into fall by layering a tee over a thin hoodie, and pair your mini with snuggly shearling boots. Our favorite fall girlie fragrance? Ralph by Ralph Lauren.

T-shirt, $20, davidandgoliathtees.com. Hoodie, $26, americanapparel.net. Mini, $42, and handbag, $34, both splitusa.com. Vintage scarf pins (on bag), $10 for set of 10, pamelabarsky.com. Bow ribbon belt, $26, HeadDress. Lace cuffs, $9 for set of six, and earrings, $8, fredflare.com. Popi agenda, $15, Filofax. Boots, $20, Kmart.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Left: Top, $34, Speechless. Tank, $15, american-apparel.net. Mini skirt, $39, Hot Kiss. Fur pompom Ring, $5.25, Claire's. Right: Capelet with corsage pin, $58, Rocket 898. Long-sleeve T-shirt, $21, american-apparel.net. Trousers, $89, DKNY Jeans. Pearl belt, $40, Adia Kibur. Keychain, $30, Lilly Pulitzer.

Comfy

Ponchos are perfect for fall--just layer one over a bright lingerie-inspired tank. The secret to the jeans-tucked-in boots look? Buy a pair that are cropped and close-fitting, with a bit of stretch.

Fall's fresh face: On eyes: Wet 'n' Wild MegaEyes Shadow Duo in Beachy. On cheeks: Lorac bronzer in Hot Flash. On lips: Revlon Colorstay Overtime Lip-color in Endless Spice. Brows stay groomed with Tweezerman Browmousse. Poncho, $40, splitusa.com. Cropped jeans, $31, gojane.com. Cap, $22, David & Young. Watch, $29, UnionBay. Leather cuff, $15, 'ZAD, zad.com. Ring, $10, Adia Kibur. Bag, $18, Gurls Luv Bags by Zone 88. Vintage scarf pins (on bag) $10 for set of 10, pamelabarsky.com. Shearling boots, $72, Rocket Dog.

Funky

Do a twist on the poncho look by picking one with an open weave, then layer it over your favorite tee and cords from last fall. Britney caps not your thing? You won't have to worry about bad hair Days if you pick up a fall bucket hat!

On eyes: Multiplying Mascara in Soft Black. On cheeks: Cheekers Blush in Guava. On lips: Continuous Color Lipstick in Blushberry. On nails: Continous Color in Pink Mist. All by CoverGirl. Poncho, $20, XOXO. Top, $38, and cords, $68, bluemarlincorp.com. Hat, $22, David & Young NYC. Cuff, $6, girlprops.com.

Rockin'

A rocking fall look is as easy as a zip-front jacket, a few punky pins and motorcycle boots. Trade in last fall's fishnets for over-the-knee socks, then throw on mismatched wrist cuffs. Rebel!

"Too cool for School" T-shirt, $20, davidandgoliathtees.com. Jacket, $36, stellabella-la.com. Mini, $58, bluemarlincorp.com. Belt, $13, funbelts.com. Earrings, $5, Fantas-Eyes. Keychain, $3, girlprops.com. Lips charm, $13, Jean Jewel 2. Cuffs, $5, $6, and glitzy pins, $10 and $6, all from girlprops.com. Leg warmers, $10, HUE. Boots, $60, Hot Kiss.

Cute

Knits are always cute and cuddly. Go with a sweet and soft striped sweater, and top off your look with fall's favorite accessory--a long scarf and glossy lips (Smackers Kiss of Color in Raspberry Pucker).

Sweater, $46, and mini, $40, splitusa.com. Tweed cap, $22, David & Young NYC. Scarf, $38, wooden-ships.com. Handbag, $13, Payless ShoeSource. Pins (on sweater) $10 for set of 10, pamelabarsky.com. Watch, $38, A. Tierney. Bead bracelet, $9, 'ZAD, zad.com. Ribbon bracelet, $6, Amici-accessories.com.

Trendy

What screams trendy this year? Pleated minis, layering, trucker hats, adorable pearl belts and pins on just about everything.

On eyes: Bonne Bell Eye Style Shadow Box in Girlie Pinks. On lips: Bonne Bell Smooth Shades in Sheer Vanilla. Poodle T-shirt with removable crown pin, $66, Troo Designs. Hoodie, $26, americanapparel.net. Mini, $12, gojane.com. Cap, $14, David & Young. Belt, $40, Adia Kibur. Cuff, $18, Stephan & Co.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Left: Layered top, $8, Marshall's. Knit mini, $24, Big Flirt. Lanyard, $9, HeadDress. Wrist cuffs, $7 per pair, dcshoes.com. Striped bracelet, $6, Amici Accessories. Sneakers, $40, converse.com. Right: Layered shirt, $29, younique.com. Mini, $24, Big Flirt. Knee socks, $10, legresource.com. Pumps, $17, Payless ShoeSource.

Sporty

The newest way to do sporty? Get girlie with rugby striped tops that have built-in layers, and pick a mini that shows your spirit. Dress down your sporty look with sneaks, or glam it up with argyle socks and kitten heels.

Hair: Dean Krapf.

Makeup: Richard Bernal for T.H.E. Artist Agency.

Styling assistance: Elizabeth Boddiford and Jasmen Davis.

Shot on location at Roland Park Country School, Baltimore.