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Artful Dodging

This spring, leave the routine jeans and tees in the closet and opt for a more upscale, yet still comfortable, look -- one that blooms in light, bright hues.

Siran wears: nylon coat by Jocely, silk tank by LaRok, and stretch trousers by Theory; all available at Chick Downtown. Orange leather clutch by Hobo International, available at Mia Boutique. Wedges by Irregular Choice, available at Pavement Shoes.

Brian wears: caramel un-constructed, two-button linen jacket by CG, "woven stripe" print sport shirt by Etro, and sisal stretch cotton/linen flat-front trousers by Hiltl; all available at Larrimor's. 

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Brian wears: caramel un-constructed, two-button linen jacket by CG, "woven stripe" print sport shirt by Etro, and sisal stretch cotton/linen flat-front trousers by Hiltl; all available at Larrimor's.

Brian wears: caramel un-constructed, two-button linen jacket by CG, "woven stripe" print sport shirt by Etro, and sisal stretch cotton/linen flat-front trousers by Hiltl; all available at Larrimor's.

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Siran wears: geometric print dress by Glam, available at Jupe Boutique; strappy flats by Irregular Choice, available at Pavement Shoes. White structured coat by French Connection, leather purse by Hobo International. Yellow umbrella by Samm Umbrellas. Available at Mia Boutique.

Siran wears: geometric print dress by Glam, available at Jupe Boutique; strappy flats by Irregular Choice, available at Pavement Shoes. White structured coat by French Connection, leather purse by Hobo International. Yellow umbrella by Samm Umbrellas. Available at Mia Boutique.

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Siran wears: green satin top by Gracia Fashion, available at Jupe Boutique; onyx and African bone necklace by local designer Alma Lleros-Thompson for Alma Jewelry, available at Mia Boutique.

Siran wears: green satin top by Gracia Fashion, available at Jupe Boutique; onyx and African bone necklace by local designer Alma Lleros-Thompson for Alma Jewelry, available at Mia Boutique.

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Siran wears: hot-pink nylon jacket by Jocelyn, yellow silk tank, by LaRok, and stretch trousers by Theory; all available at Chick Downtown.

Siran wears: hot-pink nylon jacket by Jocelyn, yellow silk tank by LaRok, and stretch trousers by Theory; all available at Chick Downtown.

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Siran wears: cocktail dress by Max and Cleo, available at Jupe Boutique; ruched silver leather clutch by Hobo International, available at Mia Boutique. Brian wears: caramel un-constructed, two-button linen jacket by CG and navy-paisley short-sleeve cotton polo shirt by Etro; both available at Larrimor's.

Brian wears: caramel un-constructed, two-button linen jacket by CG and navy-paisley short-sleeve cotton polo shirt by Etro; both available at Larrimor's. 

Siran wears: cocktail dress by Max and Cleo, available at Jupe Boutique; ruched silver leather clutch by Hobo International, available at Mia Boutique.

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Siran wears: yellow Grecian-style dress by Norma Kamali, available at Chick Downtown; orange leather clutch by Hobo International, available at Mia Boutique; flats by Irregular Choice, available at Pavement Shoes. Brian wears: tan windowpane-check, two-button linen jacket by Etro, light-teal button-down cotton sport shirt by Loro Piana, sisal stretch cotton/linen flat-front trousers by Hiltl, and blue-floral batik linen pocket square by Salvatore Ferragamo; all available at Larrimor's.

Siran wears: yellow Grecian-style dress by Norma Kamali, available at Chick Downtown; orange leather clutch by Hobo International, available at Mia Boutique; flats by Irregular Chick, available at Pavement Shoes.

Brian wears: tan windowpane-check, two-button linen jacket by Etro, light-teal button-down cotton sport shirt by Loro Piana, sisal stretch cotton/linen flat-front trousers by Hiltl, and blue-floral batik linen pocket square by Salvatore Ferragamo; all available at Larrimor's.

 

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Siran wears: gold silk dress by Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, available at Chick Downtown; quartz, wood and crystal necklace, by local designer Alma Lleros-Thompson for Alma Jewelry, available at Mia Boutique.

Siran wears: gold silk dress by Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, available at Chick Downtown; quartz, wood and crystal necklace, by local designer Alma Lleros-Thompson for Alma Jewlry, available at Mia Boutique.

Resources:

Chick Downtown
717 Liberty Ave.
Clark Building
412-434-0100
www.chickdowntown.com

Jupe Boutique
2306 East Carson St.
South Side
412-432-7933
www.jupeboutique.com

Larrimor's
501 Grant Street
Union Trust Building
Downtown
412-471-5727

Mia Boutique
638 Allegheny River Blvd.
Oakmont
412-828-1600

Pavement Shoes
3629 Butler St.
Lawrenceville
412-621-6400
www.pavementshoes.com

 

Credits:
Wardrobe: Michelle Pacis
Hair: Renegade Hairdresser to the Stars
Make-up: Becki Peterson of Lunasea Salon and Day Spa
Prop styling: Diana Niepp
Production Assistant: Anna Maria Branduzzi
Models: Siran Cao and Brian B., of The Talent Group
Extras: Anna Maria Branduzzi, Ryan Sigesmund, Ben Sota

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