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rentcollection,whichisgreatfor work," saysCochran."I'd
like to fty incorporatingMarni's shorterjacketor gathered
tulip skirt into my look."
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gotoo madwith your palette."I just boughtaZacPosen
blouseandaskirt thatissortof funky," saysMarciaBackus
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look out of place."
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