Fall Guide 2007: Fashioning Fall

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Tied and True

Robert R Bailey was just named one of Esquire magazine's Top 100 specialty***image1*** clothiers, and for good reason: a spot-on sense of men's fashion and window dressings worthy of Fifth Avenue. Here you'll find an astonishing selection of fabrics used to make custom ties, bow ties, cummerbunds and vests by Italo Ferretti. There are approximately 500 fabrics to choose from, from sensible to Swarovsky encrusted, and your custom-made duds will be ready to wear in less than four weeks.

Robert R Bailey, 150 Washington Ave., 983-8803. 

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You Give Me Fever

DuWop cosmetics offers up Skeeter ($10), a product that gives you a naturally sun-kissed look. Now, you might think the name means it's loaded with DEET or citronella but this non-medicinal blush is pure apricot color for your cheeks. Sweep lightly on the bridge of your nose, chin and forehead for a natural flush that'll make you look like the belle of the bog.

Bobby's Cosmetics, 113 E. Water St., 982-1645.

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Whimsical Knits

Tired of putting on clothes like everyone else? You know, with neck holes and specific places for your arms? If you said yes, then Skif has you covered. These handmade knitted designs are meant to be abstract works of clothing art-in fact, some of them can be worn inside out and upside down and sport big pockets like the Kanga ($196) or a chopstick closure like the Chim Chim ($160).

Homefrocks, 611 Old Santa Fe Trail, 986-5800.

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What Comes Around

Fall pants will either be skintight or wide-legged. These flares have a super flattering fit and look great paired with ballet flats or skinny heels. The Circle Waist pants by Free People ($108) are an adorable mix of quirk and flair. Only you will see the plaid interior and feel the thin, black comfort banding on the waist, but the flirty back ties and classic black herringbone pattern will make you the talk of the town.

Wear Abouts, 70 West Marcy St., 982-1399.

Squirrel Bait

This storefront boasts a hefty stock of Fiestaware, but the real stars are the vintage supplies of mismatched china and serving dishes that keep your kitchen retro-sweet. Some of the modern pieces-like the wood grain square plates by Fishs Eddy ($12.75 each)- also help keep that old-fashioned feel.***image5*** Painted with perched hoot owls and mischievous squirrels nibbling on acorns, these plates are perfect accents to your autumn table.

Mindy & Clyde Cupboard Company, 407 S. Guadalupe St., 982-0901.

There's No Place Like Toto's

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Surrender Dorothy's sister store, Toto's, helps fill our never-ending need for new shoes. Fall styles are still sprinkling in, but take note of the fantastic collection of Converse- specifically the lace-up canvas boots imprinted with vintage tattoo-style Sailor Jerry pinup girls ($65).

Toto's, DeVargas Center, 984-8555.

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Layered Lux

Contemporary men's clothing store Pure keeps things casual and comfortable with beautiful cashmere sweaters for fall. Layers of cotton and cashmere team up to create this sweater by Velvet Men ($196). The unfinished edges on the cotton layer keep it casual, while the fit is purely professional. Available in fall colors like heathered loden, crimson and a chocolate so deep that it passes for black.

Pure, 145 Lincoln Ave., 995-1000.

This Just In…

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It's official: The newsboy cap is in (again). These charming hats add a tomboyish feel to any outfit and the wide selection at Maya means that you can stock up for fall with floral prints, boucle, denim, twill, linen, thick knits, tweeds and plaids ($14 and up).

Maya, 108 Galisteo St., 989-7950.

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Cowl at the Moon

Super soft cowl neck sweaters by bnk ($24.99) are knitted to tunic length, making them ideal for layering over skinny jeans or leggings. Check out Anahi's amazing selection of night-out tops. The prices are easy on the wallet so the next round of drinks is on you!

Anahi's Fashions, 1711 Llano St., 474-0507.

A Cut Above

Local craftsmen at Santa Fe Stoneworks painstakingly create these utensils***image10*** out of dyed wood that is then layered and inlaid to create intricate handles for stainless steel serving pieces. Dress up your holiday table with the carving set ($130) and the salad serving pieces ($90) for a unique setting that complements any style.

Cutlery of Santa Fe, 107 Old Santa Fe Trail, 982-3262.

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