Call of the wild

Girls' Life, August-Sept, 2008

Fall is a stampede of jungle-inspired jewels, near-and-deer tees and fresh-cut florals. Not to be catty, but these pieces look best on their own.

JUNGLE BOOK

A chunky necklace and bold all-over print guarantee that you'll be seen and herd, cops, heard.

Dress, $30, T.J. Maxx. Necklace, $12, lulus.com

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BIRD IN HAND

Well, more on your sleeve. Cropped jackets are lab for chilly fall mornings.

$69, lulus.com

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PETAL POWER

These flora-meets-fauna earrings are retro-cool.

$32, Space Mermaid

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THE BUCK STOPS HERE

Forest critters look oh-so adorable on basic tees. Puts a furry twist on your jeans 'n' kicks.

$38, Silver Jeans

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PRETTY AS A PEACOCK

Rock feather-light earrings with an airy tunic, skinny jeans and boots. A pile of wooden beaded bracelets finishes it off.

$6.50, Claire's

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SUPER-FAST FLATS Show your spots with these ultra-cute skimmers.

$32, BC Footwear from lulus.com

SNAKE CHARMER

This skinny belt slithers in as a new classic. Wear over a longer tee and dark denim jeans, but don't pair this with another snakeskin item. You'll look like Medusa.

$32, lulus.com

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TAKE ME TO THE ZOO

Can't bear to sport spots (or stripes) on your threads? A cosmetic case is an easy way to test the trend. Perfect for stashing stuff in your looker.

$10, T.J. Maxx