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Gray Haze
When fall arrives and the bright days of summer fade away into a cool autumn mist, fashion designers are wrapping themselves in a haze of gray—the neutral that ranges from polished pewters to steely metallics to the darkest of charcoals.
BY
Sharon Mosley

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This season gray is anything but boring, especially when a touch of vivid color is added in a sunny yellow handbag, a shiny, red patent pump or a stack of lime-green bangles. Gray is also the perfect complement for another seasonal favorite—black. It’s time to get in the mood for a great gray fall.

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LUXE LAYERS
A lace-embellished gray chiffon camisole by Karen Kane at Lefler’s in Conway is the perfect layering piece when paired with a cashmere black jacket and pants from Blackbird Fashion Boutique in Searcy. Silver earrings, Lefler’s. Silver bangles, Masons in Fayetteville.		 GRAPHIC GRAY
Gray pops in a graphic design on this Joseph Ribkoff top from Sharon’s in Hot Springs. Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses, Claudia Lobao earrings, Origin necklace and green bangles, also from Sharon’s.		 A MODERN MIX
Gray is soft and elegant in this three-piece linen ensemble by Planet from Beyond Cotton in Little Rock. Crystal ball necklace, Faux Pas in Little Rock. Silver peep-toe pumps by Jessica Simpson, Wilkinson’s Mall in Conway.
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BORROWED FROM THE BOYS
A gray suede and fur vest by Tribal tops off a slinky surplice-wrap, animal-print blouse and wide snakeskin belt layered over a pair of cropped gray jeans by Christopher Blue. All from The Accessory Gallery. Large gold and gray beaded cocktail ring, Tallulah in Little Rock. Tano yellow leather handbag, Faux Pas.		 THE SHARP SUIT
Fall’s latest silhouette cuts it close in Alexander McQueen’s newest suit, accented with Claudia Ciuti black satin platform pumps and a black satin clutch by Valentino, all from B. Barnett in Little Rock. 		SHARP JEWELRY
Jewelry from Powder & Smoke in Little Rock: Pink Kunzite and diamond ring by Rayomond Mazza; Judith Ripka sterling and 18-karat gold earrings; Jude Francis 18-karat white-gold bracelet with Maltese crosses.
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A SILVER STREAK
The cocktail dress to own this fall sparkles with sequins floating over tulle, from Teri Jon at Feinstein’s in the Heights in Little Rock. Crystal necklace and earrings, also from Feinstein’s. Silver pumps by Jessica Simpson, Wilkinson’s Mall. Jewelry from Powder & Smoke: 18-karat white-gold ring with cognac and white diamonds by William Levine; Jude Francis 18-karat white-gold bracelet with Maltese crosses. 		THE CROPPED JACKET
The hottest jacket of the season by Ted Baker at Companions in Little Rock is tossed over a silky Parameter shirt and slim Faverizio Gianni pants. Silver bangles, also from Companions. Circle earrings, Sharon’s. BCBGirl red patent pumps, Wilkinson’s Mall.		 RETRO REDUX
The sheath dress is alive and well in pewter Lurex fabric trimmed with metallic beads by Walter from Masons in Fayetteville. Bracelets, hoop earrings and silver pumps with Lucite heels by Vince Camuto, also from Masons. Black Tahitian pearl ring in 18-karat, two-tone gold with diamonds by Zydo, Powder & Smoke.