All-American look book
By Melissa Magsaysay
The lush yellow light was the clue that at least by the calendar, the time was right for reviving the all-American looks that are coming on so strong this season. At Garfield High School in East L.A. yes, the Stand and Deliver school it was spirit week, and theres always something comforting about the way nostalgia and tradition pull us back to wearable, lasting basics.
Striking cords
L.L. Bean blouse, $39.50, at www.llbean.com; J. Crew sweater, $178, and corduroy pants, $79.50, at www.jcrew.com; Cole Haan loafers, $198, at www.colehaan.com; Coach bag, $458, at Coach stores, Lulu Frost necklace, $425, at Ron Robinson Fred Segal.
Styled by Melissa Magsaysay, hair by Jeremy Clark at Exclusive Artists, makeup by Annie Ing at Celestine Agency. Models Jerrin at L.A. Models, Marie at Ford Models, Iris at Next Model Management. Fashion Assistant Nicholas Amoroso. Shot on location at Garfield High School, Los Angeles (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Checked and striped
At left, Brooks Brothers shirt, $79.50, at www.brooksbrothers.com; Ralph Lauren Purple Label leather vest, $1,500, and pants, $265, at www.ralphlauren.com. At right, Nautica shirt, $65, and jacket, $258, at www.nautica.com; Levis jeans, $78, at Levis stores nationwide; J. Crew bag, $198, at www.jcrew.com; Ben-Amun by Isaac Manevitz necklace, $230, at www.ben-amun.com. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
For the home team
Left, Gap jacket, $138, at Gap stores nationwide; Ralph Lauren Blue Label sweater, $398, at www.ralphlauren.com; Levis jeans, $78, at Levis stores nationwide. Center, Pendleton jacket, $225, at Opening Ceremony; Brooks Brothers shirt, $79.50, at www.brooksbrothers.com; DKNY jeans. Right, Ralph Lauren Blue Label blouse, $198, and sweater, $398, at www.ralphlauren.com; Gap skirt, $154, at Gap stores nationwide; Banana Republic tights, $16.50, at Banana Republic stores; Coach bag, $358, at Coach stores. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Good hunting
Pendleton shirt, $100, at Opening Ceremony; Woolrich Woolen Mills vest, $289, at Fred Segal Finery; vintage sunglasses; Frye messenger bag, $398, at www.thefryecompany.com. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Dressed down
Woolrich Woolen Mills pants, $259, at Fred Segal Finery; Red Wing boots, $270, at Opening Ceremony. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Forever plaid
Brooks Brothers sweater, $98, at www.brooksbrothers.com; Pendleton skirt, $128, and cap, $14, at www.pendleton-usa.com; Woolrich Woolen Mills tie, $119, at Fred Segal Finery; Banana Republic tights, $16.50, at Banana Republic stores; Frye bag, $428, at www.thefryecompany.com; Bass loafers, $69.99, at Urban Outfitters. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
