April 15-21, 2004

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Take a Look … Any Look

Makeup: Victoria DePaul for NARS Lord & Taylor, 1300 Market St. Hair: Danielle Carr for Strands Hair Salon, 25 N. Third St. Model courtesy of Reinhard Model and Talent Agency, www.reinhardagency.com Photo By: Michael T. Regan

Convinced that accessories can make or break any outfit, City Paper took to the streets to prove it. With help from stores like Greasywaitress Vintage, Ann Taylor, Puma and Kao Jewelers, we created four different looks on our model, Lauren Rahman, by only changing her accessories. In each shot she is wearing a simple black tank and pants from Ann Taylor, but with accessories we managed to make her over to look sporty, trendy, preppy and positively sparkly (tons of diamonds will do that for a girl). Check out the looks, pick and choose the accessories you love, and go out and make your own statement.Bring on the bling Kao Jewelers decked Lauren out in diamonds, diamonds, diamonds. All alone, they're enough to create a seriously dressy look. On Lauren: 14k white gold, 6.5 carat diamond chandelier earrings, $850, Platinum prong-set 9.5 carat diamond necklace, $10,000, 18k white gold, bezel-set 5 carat diamond necklace, $6,000, two 18k white gold, 8.35 carat diamond bangle bracelets, $6,000-$8,000, 18k white gold, 6.83 carat diamond mesh bracelet, $7,000, 18k white gold, 2.2 carat diamond heart ring, $2,000, 18k white gold, 5.69 carat diamond panther ring, $5,500, all from Kao Jewelers, 736 Sansom St., 215-627-5040 and Fairfax Shopping Center, 2203 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Del., 302-661-1350. Nylon Lycra cami top from Ann Taylor, details on p. 22. It's classic but still fun, it's the Hamptons look for those of us who never actually get to go to the Hamptons. These days, Ann Taylor's more than a place to get your job interview suit. On Lauren: Small straw toyo hat with leather bow, $45, sunglasses, $49, printed scarf, $49, woven straw small tote, $79, nylon Lycra cami top, $24, Grammercy stretch sateen slim leg capri, $69, Gracie ballerina mule, $49.99, all from Ann Taylor, 1713 Walnut St., 215-977-9336. Denim jacket, model's own. Whether you're actually sporty or not, Puma gear is great to give off that hint of athleticism, even if you've never broken a sweat in their sneakers and caps. On Lauren: Girlie Trucker Cap in crystal rose and white, $20, signature wristband in crystal rose and white, $8, pink mini-pocketbook, $18, California sneakers in crystal rose, blue night and white, $60, all from The Puma Store, 1505 Walnut St., 215-569-4785. Sweatshirt, model's own. Pants, Ann Taylor, details on opposite page. With vintage and new finds from Greasywaitress Vintage, we turned Lauren into the perfect hipster, complete with the ever-popular '80s retro touches and tons of handmade jewelry. On Lauren: striped scarf, $49 from Ann Taylor. Handmade kiln enamel red earrings, $28, kiln enamel Mod Girl necklace, $48, Lekkner "Seeing Spots" handbag, $64, Roxymarj silver knit cuff, $20, vintage red belt, $18, vintage black bangle, $14, Madonna record journal, $20, Blip rings, $38 each, vintage Charm Stepshoes, $18, all from Greasywaitress Vintage, Third and Bainbridge sts., 215-627-5464. Pants and tank from Ann Taylor.