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The abc's of back-to-school dressing
Ebony, August, 2007 by Lynda M. Johnson
Book Smart
Skai shows she's on top of her studies with Sorbet's patchwork cropped vest $40 (210.733.3961 for a list of stores) worn over Mimi & Maggie's cotton knit top $40 and coordinating skirt $50 (www.nordstromdirect.com). Jefferies patterned tights $6 (800.334.6831); Noel Boots $116 (www.zappos.com).
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Isis wears IsModern's mod jumper $68 and multistriped knit top $48. (www.ismodern.com) Trimfit striped socks $4 (1.866.723.KIDS); Geox black leather boots $108 (www.geox.com)
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Class Act
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Jazmyne dresses the part in her Little Mass patchwork shirt dress $88 (www.littlefashionboutique.com); Trimfit tights $3.75 (1.866.723.KIDS); Naturino's suede demi-boot $94 (www.naturinolosgatos.com). Kira dresses up her striped jean skirt with Diamond Icing's boucle jacket $152 (www.littlefashionboutique.com) worn over Soul & Pepper's Henley shirt $36 (Lord & Taylor) and Priorities trapeze top $56 (Bloomingdales). Trimfit tights $3.75.
Reagan goes for Hannah Banana's Iong cardigan $92 (www.bambinikids.com) worn over Chick Chat's knit top $36 (www.chickchatclothes.com) and Squeeze's Capri jeans $32 (www.sqz.com). Jefferies tights $6 (1.800.334.6831). Isis goes for a ladylike floral with Priorities bubble dress $56 (Bloomingdales) worn over Chick Chat's knit top $36 (www.chickchatclothes.com) and Country Kids tights $8 (1.800.334.6831); Geox black leather boots $108 (www.geox.com).
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Recess
Carltin takes a break in Petit Bateau's striped sweater $100 (www.petit-bateau.com) worn over Quiksilver's cotton, buttoned-down shirt $32. (Available at Quiksilver stores).
Kiara relaxes between studies in Derhy Kids paisley dress $77 (Bloomingdale's), Trimfit tights $3.75 (1.866.723.KIDS), A-Line brown clogs $74 (www.zappos.com). Halle wears Sally Miller's mod A-line dress with a gold chain belt $64 (info@sallymiller.biz or Neiman Marcus). Tights by Trimfit $3.75 (1.866.723.KIDS). Chip is casual in Joe Black's striped, cotton shirt $125 and dark jeans $98 (www.ronrobinsoninc.com).
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Blackboard Jungle
Thai gets sporty in Pura Vida's corduroy jacket $74, knit top $44 and jeans $68 (www.puravidanyc.com); Naturino's bronze demi boot $94 (www.naturinolosgatos.com). Rami goes preppy in his Zak cable sweater vest $33.50 worn over a coordinating dress shirt $33.50 and camel dress slacks $37.50 (ragamuffin-modesto.com). Naturino's loafer $104 (www.naturinolosgatos.com). Jemier steps up his look with Brycewear's corduroy jacket with abstract floral graphic on back $85 (www.brycewear.com) worn with Wonderboy's printed shirt $54 (info@wonderboyclothing.com) and Gold Rush's corduroy suspender pants $74 (Bloomingdale's). Naturino shoes $74 (www.naturinolosgatos.com). Heleena is a little more polished in Sister Sam's swing peacoat $134 worn with a bright yellow shirt $66 and a faux, pleated knit skirt $56 (all available at Saks Fifth Avenue). Jefferies patterned tights $6 (1.800.334.6831); A-Line ballet flats $59 (www.zappos.com).
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Big Men On Campus
Irelle adds his Liz Claiborne suit jacket $100 (for suit) to a front-buttoned dress shirt $36, coordinating chainstitch vest $38 and Sean Jean jeans $49 (all available at Macy's). Gabriel mixes it up with Dickies hooded fleece jacket $39 (www.haddad.com) worn over Union Bay's striped polo shirt $30 and plaid heather pants $38 (Sears or www.unionbay.com). Puma sneakers $65 (www.puma.com). Jaysen goes for preppy with his Claiborne striped cotton shirt with tie $26 and khaki twill pants $26 (all available at Macy's) worn with Nike's athietic sports jacket $40 (www.haddad.com), Emari pairs Canterbury of New Zealand's sweater knit rugby $110 (www.canterburynzusa.com) with Jordan's track pants $50 (www.haddad.com).
Irelle winds down in Nautica's zip-front, fleece hoodie $49.50 worn over a coordinating cotton pique polo shirt $24.50 (all available at Macy's) and Joe Black dark jeans $98 (www.ronrobinsoninc.com).
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Skai and Jazmyne head off to class. Skai wears The Children's Place hooded sweater coat $24.50 worn over a long sleeve cotton Henley $10.50 and a corduroy skirt $14.50 childrensplace.com. Trimfit tights $3.75 (1.866.723.KIDS); Naturino's suede ankle boots $120 (www.naturinolosgatos.com). Jazmyne sports Eliane et Lena's cable cardigan with appliques $88 worn with a velour and flannel plaid skirt $100. (For stores call 1.888.562.9324). Jefferies polka dot tights $6 (1.800.334.6831). Noel boots $128 (www.zappos.com).
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Little Students: Skai from Ford; Isis from CESD, Jazmyne from Generations, Kira from Funny Face Talent, Carltin from Generations, Thai from Product Models, Rami from Product, Heleena from Generations, Jemier from Wilhelmina, Halle from Wilhelmina, Kiara from Funny Face Talent, Chip from Generations, Gabriel from Generations, Jaysen from Generations, Irelle from Wilhelmina, Emari from Gilla Roos
Crew: Produced by Harriette Cole Photography by Wai Ng www.waingphotography.com
