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"User&amp;#39;s Guide to Style: Printed Shorts\\nThe best shorts right now are simple in shape and vivacious in color. Five women wear Gap&amp;#39;s printed version.\\nUntil now, the most daring thing about the average pair of shorts was their length. But they've become a full-blown fashion phenomenon, with elaborate fabrics and bright colors, as seen on the runways of Alexander Wang, Michael Kors, and Fendi. We asked five women in Los Angeles to dress up\u2014and down\u2014a pink Jacquard pair from Gap with clothes from their own closets. *Cotton shorts, $49.95, at Gap stores and [gap.com.](http://www.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=5715\\\\#style=93970)*\\n29, blogger and author, [Cupcakes and Cashmere](http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/)\\n\\n\\n\\nSchuman's own closet is jam-packed with black skirts, but the shorts didn't throw her. \\\"The silhouette is simple, but the print and color make them playful,\\\" she says. She first tried to add a matching coral sweater but ultimately decided that \\\"the shade was too muted.\\\" Her winning combination: a black Madewell top, a white Rag &amp; Bone blazer, and nude Prada shoes and bag.\\n\\n__SUNGLASSES__\\n\\n\\\"These Illesteva glasses are classic, but also contemporary.\\\"\\n\\n__TOP__\\n\\n\\\"This Madewell scalloped lace top adds nice texture.\\\"\\n\\n__BLAZER__\\n\\n\\\"A crisp white blazer by Rag &amp; Bone dresses it up a bit.\\\"\\n\\n__ACCESSORIES__\\n\\n\\\"Perforated nude heels and a camel bag by Prada let the shorts be the focal point.\\\"\\n\\n__FAVORITE THINGS__\\n\\n__Shoes:__ \\\"Manolo Blahnik BB pumps.\\\"\\n\\n__Jewelry:__ \\\"Sydney Evan Love ring.\\\"\\n\\n __Bag:__ \\\"Reed Krakoff.\\\"\\n\\n __Facialist:__ \\\"Sharon Ronen at From Head to Toe Spa Studio in Los Angeles.\\\"\\n\\n __Colorist:__ \\\"Gabby at Chris McMillan in Los Angeles.\\\"\\n\\n __Fragrance:__ \\\"[Fr\u00E9d\u00E9ric Malle Carnal Flower.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/perfume/2011/editions-de-parfums-frederic-malle-carnal-flower)\\\"\\n\\n __Nail polish:__ \\\"__Essie Topless &amp; Barefoot.__\\\"\\n\\n __Mascara:__ \\\"[Est\u00E9e Lauder Sumptuous Bold Volume.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2011/estee-lauder-sumptuous-volume-mascara)\\\"\\n23, artist and model\\n\\n\\n\\nHemingway is a fashion dramatist. \\\"I'm big on contrast and playing,\\\" she says. \\\"I really feel you can embody different characters with clothes.\\\" She combined the shorts with some unexpected neutral pieces, including a black Alice + Olivia collared shirt and H&amp;M knee socks. \\\"Together, it creates a bit of a Wednesday Addams feel.\\\"\\n\\n__JEWELRY__\\n\\n\\\"I made this earring out of a whistle. I wanted to balance the feminine collar with something tomboyish. The Made Her Think and vintage silver rings give things a bit more depth.\\\"\\n\\n__SHIRT__\\n\\n\\\"I chose the Alice + Olivia shirt because the black-and-white softens the brightness of the shorts.\\\"\\n\\n__SOCKS__\\n\\n\\\"These H&amp;M knee socks are perfect because they have a schoolgirl vibe.\\\"\\n\\n__SHOES__\\n\\n\\\"My vintage skinny black boots are edgier than regular flats.\\\"\\n\\n__FAVORITE THINGS__\\n\\n__Shoes:__ \\\"Vintage blue-and-white striped Vans.\\\"\\n\\n __Bag:__ \\\"TL-180.\\\"\\n\\n __Jeans:__ \\\"Tripp NYC.\\\"\\n\\n __Style role model:__ \\\"Mick Jagger.\\\"\\n\\n __Fragrance:__ \\\"__Jo Malone Red Roses__\u2014it isn't overly sweet or old-lady-ish.\\\"\\n\\n __Nail polish:__ \\\"[OPI Big Apple Red.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2010/opi-nail-polish-big-apple-red)\\\"\\n\\n __Vacation spot:__ \\\"Ketchum, Idaho\u2014beautiful, and my hometown.\\\"\\n31, shoe designer, Beatrice Valenzuela\\n\\n\\n\\nValenzuela's description of her style is evocative: Think \\\"'50s and '60s girls on a trip to Greece\\\"\u2014colorful patterns and textured knits. To bring her look to the shorts, she says, \\\"I kept pairing them with high heels, but it seemed like I was trying too hard to be fashionable.\\\" The solution was flat sandals, a wildly printed shirt, and large hoop earrings. \\\"It's casual but festive.\\\"\\n\\n__TOP__\\n\\n\\\"I like the metallic embroidery of the Dosa top. It almost seems like you're wearing a necklace.\\\"\\n\\n__JEWELRY__\\n\\n\\\"The big Gravel &amp; Gold hoop earrings make me feel like I'm going to a party. My parents gave me the jade bracelet for my eighteenth birthday\u2014it's meant to bring protection.\\\"\\n\\n__SHOES__\\n\\n\\\"I chose the sandals from my collection with the least coverage so it looks like I'm barefoot\u2014they're the kind of thing I would wear on vacation.\\\"\\n\\n__FAVORITE THINGS__\\n\\n__Shoes:__ \\\"I wear my Beatrice Valenzuela shoes every day, but if I'm going to treat myself, I love Balenciaga.\\\"\\n\\n__Jewelry:__ \\\"Kathryn Bentley.\\\"\\n\\n __Bag:__ \\\"Clare Vivier.\\\"\\n\\n __Facialist:__ \\\"Jannette at Dtox Day Spa in Los Angeles.\\\"\\n\\n __Hairstylist:__ \\\"Chris McMillan and I used to cut each other's hair, but now I cut my own.\\\"\\n\\n __Fragrance:__ \\\"__Coqui Coqui Orange Blossom.__\\\"\\n27, stylist and blogger, [Margo &amp; Me](http://margoandme.com/)\\n\\n\\n\\nBernheim had one wish when she saw the shorts: \\\"A matching blazer,\\\" she says. \\\"I'm obsessed with the geometric-print trend. You could put those shorts with a basic black top, but I wanted to think outside the box.\\\" So she added more color with a floral-print silk blouse and orange Zara shoes.\\n\\n__TOP__\\n\\n\\\"The length of the sleeves on this Bec &amp; Bridge blouse is really flattering.\\\"\\n\\n__JEWLERY__\\n\\n\\\"This is a combination of my favorite pieces\u2014a Saint Laurent Arty ring, Alexis Bittar pav\u00E9 necklaces, and long gold-and-pearl Chanel necklaces. I love their vintage touch.\\\"\\n\\n__BAG__\\n\\n\\\"This simple H&amp;M envelope is so dainty and feminine, and I like the gold trim.\\\"\\n\\n__SHOES__\\n\\n\\\"One of my favorite color combinations is pink and orange. That's why I picked these Zara shoes.\\\"\\n\\n__FAVORITE THINGS__\\n\\n__Shoes:__ \\\"Alexander Wang Chelsea boots.\\\"\\n\\n__Jewelry:__ \\\"I coveted my Saint Laurent ring for years.\\\"\\n\\n __Bag:__ \\\"The C\u00E9line luggage tote\u2014I'm Mary Poppins when it comes to fitting things into bags.\\\"\\n\\n __Jeans:__ \\\"Current/Elliott.\\\"\\n\\n __Hairstylist:__ \\\"Scott Cuhna at Andy Lecompte Salon in Los Angeles.\\\"\\n\\n __Lip color:__ \\\"__Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture.__\\\"\\n\\n __Fragrance:__ \\\"I've been wearing __Chanel Chance__ since I was 17.\\\"\\n\\n __Nail polish:__ \\\"__Essie Jazz.__\\\"\\n\\n__Mascara:__ \\\"[Benefit They're Real.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2011/benefit-theyre-real-mascara)\\\"\\n\\n__Skin care:__ \\\"Epionce cleanser is the best thing that ever happened to my skin.\\\"\\n\\n__Vacation:__ \\\"Palm Springs, California.\\\"\\n38, hairstylist\\n\\n\\n\\nCho's first question: How am I going to make my legs look good in these? \\\"Shorts are one thing I try to avoid because I don't have long legs,\\\" she says. \\\"So I cuffed them to make them more flattering.\\\" Cho also balanced their length with a flowing vintage crochet top. \\\"If you're showing a lot of leg, a tight top can be too much.\\\"\\n\\n__TOP__\\n\\n\\\"My style is a little bohemian. I love that this vintage crocheted tank top is slightly see-through and loose.\\\"\\n\\n__JEWELRY__\\n\\n\\\"This Unearthen crystal pyramid bracelet toughens up the outfit a little bit. I wear my vintage bangles and rings all the time\u2014I feel a little naked without them.\\\"\\n\\n__BOOTS__\\n\\n\\\"The tiny heel on the LD Tuttle boots makes me feel slightly more dressed up, and the pink color is unusual.\\\"\\n\\n__FAVORITE THINGS__\\n\\n__Shoes:__ \\\"Jenni Kayne d'Orsay flats in black.\\\"\\n\\n__Jewelry:__ \\\"Unearthen black tourmaline bullet necklace.\\\"\\n\\n __Lingerie:__ \\\"Princesse Tam Tam.\\\"\\n\\n __Style role model:__ \\\"Patti Smith\u2014and my mom in the '70s.\\\"\\n\\n __Massage:__ \\\"Chung at Crystal Spa in Los Angeles has magic hands.\\\"\\n\\n __Lip color:__ \\\"I love the velvety finish of __Tarte Glamazon in Fierce.__\\\"\\n\\n __Fragrance:__ \\\"__Tom Ford White Patchouli.__\\\"\\n\\n __Mascara:__ \\\"[Clinique Lash Power in Black Onyx.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2010/clinique-lash-power-long-wearing-mascara)\\\"\\n\\n__Skin care:__ \\\"__Fresh Soy Face Cleanser.__\\\"\\n\\n __Vacation spot:__ \\\"Anywhere I can learn about new cultures and eat the best local foods.\\\""^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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