GL's top ten celeb-inspired must-have back-to-school trends - Brief Article

Girls' Life, August-Sept, 2002

So what if you don't have a hit show, a blockbuster movie or a not new single (say nothing of your own fashion stylist and an unlimited clothes budget). This fall, hit the halls decked in star style--even if you don't make a million bucks an episode.

SUPER LONG SCARP

Christina Applegate

More than just a neck warmer--it's also the ultimate indoor accessory. Add drama and style to casual combos by picking a cozy muffler in a fab color or cool stripe. Super cute with a V-neck top to show some skin.

Scarf, Wooden Ships, $35. Knit top, dELIAs, $28 Long-sleeved tee Classic Girl by American Apparel, $21. Pants, Blue Plate, $85. Fringed hip belt, Wet Seal, $16.50. Jade pendant, Baysia Jewels, $20. Bracelet, Fantas-Eyes, $9 Knee-length boots, dELIAs, $56.

CORDUROY BLAZER

Nicole Kidman

This year's jean jacket! Wear it with everything from denim to dresses. Look for jackets with some modern stretch, a thin, soft wale and oh-so girlie puff sleeves.

Corduroy blazer, bdg, $64. Tee, Hang Ten, $28. Jeans, Zana DI, Faux snakeskin choker, Kemestry, $45. Feather lariat, Fantas-Eyes, $12. ewindsor.com, $18.

CROCHET TOP

Jennifer Love Hewitt

A groovy layering piece with a nod to hippie chic. Look for fringed ponchos, shawls, little vests and halters to pair with turtlenecks or long-sleeved tees.

Poncho, Lani, $5, Turtieneck, Classic Girl by American Apparel, $27, Denim and corduroy jeans, Tractor Jeans, $50, Three-piece ring set, Kool Konnections, $10, Pendant, ewindsor.com, $26.

STRIPED PANTS

Melisse Joan Hart

Ride the retro trend with this updated '70s throwback. Vertical stripes will make your legs look endless. Go with a simple solid or hippie-chic sweet on top.

Striped no-waistband cordurity pants, Necessary Objects, S68, Faux suede and lace tie-front top, One Clothing, $36. Tee, Classic Girl for American Apparel, $21. Turquoise beads on suede choker, UCCICUCCI, $24. Hat, Amici Accessories, $30. Belt, ewindsor.com. $8. Bag, American Eagle Outfitters, $28.

FEMININE SHIRT

Selma Blair

Mensware gets an updated twist with girlie ruffles and the latest puff sleeve.

Puff sleeve ruffle-front, shirt, ewindsor.com, $36. Earnings Claire's, $4. Chrono watch, Swatch.

MESSENGER BAG

Cameron Diaz

Instantly update your blah bookbag with a hip, sporty messenger bag (yes, Cameron is really carrying one!).

Messenger bag, Puma at dELiAs, $42. Plaid mini dress, tommy jeans, $69. Shirt, A.Byer, $32. Sneakers, Luckers, $36. Knee socks, Leg Resource. Watch, Swatch.

RUGBY SHIRT

Jennifer Lopez

A fitted version of the old-school standby. Pair it with a lace shirt to prove that opposites really do attract.

Rugby shirt, Marshails, $13, Lace tee, hang Ten, $36, Denim mini, tommy jeans, $55, Belt, American Eagle Out-fitters, $29, Cap, David & Houng, $20. Cuffy, My Generation, $6.

DRESS OVER PANTS

Jennifer Aniston

Mixing and matching is all the rage! Get the look by wearing flowy dresses that hit just above the knee with super-long and slightly flared jeans or slim pants. So hip!

Paisley print dress, Byer Too, $44. Dirty wash flare jeans, T. J. Maxx, $20, Crochet scarf, Goorin Bros., $19. Earrings, Kool Konnections, $8, Cuff, Kemestry, $45. Bracelets, My Generation, $3 each. Velour suede sneaker, dELiAs. $38.

LACE UP DETAIL

Courtney Cox Arquette

X marks the spot! You'll find criss-cross detail on everything from pants to bracelets to clogs.

Side face-up pants, tommy jeans, $79. Lace-up cuff bracelet, Fatas-Eyes at Wet Seal, $11. Peasant shirt, Wet Seal, $29.50. Pendant, ewingsor.com, $26. Hat, dELiAs, $22. Corduroy clogs, dELiAs, $29, Bag. ewindsor.com, $13.

LUXE HOODIE

Dominique swain

Fashion divas know there's nothing better than donning a downtown street style transformed into an uptown classic. Cozy and chic.

Cotton hoodie sweater, Sugar, $23. Shirt, Lucky Brand, $52. Watch, Swatch.