springcoats041708

StarTribune.com content is available via e-mail, mobile devices and as RSS feeds.

Mobile content

Advertise with us

Home | Lifestyle

A fresh coat

Kick that grimy winter coat to the cleaners. Bright spring jackets and coats abound this season in a variety of lengths, shapes and cuts.

By Sara Glassman, Special to the Star Tribune

Last update: April 16, 2008 - 5:44 PM

FIERCE FUCHSIA

Fili & Grane anorak ($78) from Karma, 841 Grand Av., St. Paul, 651-291-1997, www.karmashops.com. Karta dress ($216) from Nordstrom, 952-883-2121. Burberry wellies ($195) from Nordstrom.

BRIGHT RIGHTS

Yellow coat from H & M ($59.90). For Joseph shorts ($100) from Macy's, 612-375-2754. Simply Vera sandals ($20) from Kohl's. Subversive for Target bracelet ($14.99) from Target.

POPPY OF COLOR

Nanette Lepore coat ($480) and Classiques Entier eyelet dress ($198), both from Nordstrom, 952-883-2121. Silver plastic tote by Melissa ($65) from Ivy, 3001 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls., 612-827-2764. Naturalizer shoes ($69) from Macy's, 612-375-2754.

SPORTY COCKTAIL

Anorak ($49.90) from H & M, Norma Kamali for Everlast dress ($350) from Nordstrom.

BRIGHT BLUE CLUE

Kensie Girl jacket ($78) from Picky Girl, 1326 Grand Av., St. Paul, 651-698-4107, www.pickygirlmn.com. Theory white shirt ($85) and French Connection shorts ($78), both from Macy's. Simply Vera sunglasses ($30) from Kohl's.

IN CASE OF RAIN

Biodegradable umbrella by Brelli ($28), available at www.thebrelli.com and Birch Clothing, 2309 W. 50th St., Mpls., 612-436-0776. Made from bamboo, cotton string and biodegradable plastic.

BEAUTY NOTES

Hair: "Show off the natural texture of the hair," said Nino Altobelli, creative director of Rocco Altobelli. "Don't make it controlled and keep it loose." On Liz, he used Alto Bella's Shine Drops to add healthy protection. On Talia, he used Alto Bella's PlayClay to shield hair from the heat of the flat iron.

Makeup: Pinks are in on cheeks and eyes. "Play up your lips or your eyes and then keep everything else more natural," said Tracy Bobeldyk, who did makeup for this shoot. She recommends buying a quad of colors to play with and then tossing it at the end of the season.

Photos: Tom Wallace, Star Tribune Models: Talia (photos 1 and 5) and Liz from Vision Model Management Inc. Styling assistant: Allison Malecha.