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The Recessionista Purple Reigns!

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By MICHELLE BAKER

Tribune correspondent

Published: November 9, 2008

Is Prince calling himself Prince again? Either way, he must be skipping in his megaheeled boots because it's raining purple on the runways!

Every hue and shadow, from soft romantic lavenders to loud and bossy violets, purple is in, in, in.
Patent leather plum clutches zigzagged with zippers galore, free-flowing midnight sultan's pants and sparkly, dangling amethyst earrings are more than just necessities this season, but who has that kind of cash flow these days?

No fear, girls.

To get the "in" look without refinancing your home, select specific pieces that can be cross-utilized. This romantic wine wrap-blouse from Mossimo (available at Target for $19.99) is straight from the 1940s silver screen and is perfect for gals making it work on the cheap. Wear it with a pair of wide-leg pants and string pearls during the day and high-heeled ankle boots and a form-fitting plaid skirt at night. You'll be certain to make doves cry!

Michelle Baker

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