HAP PY NEW NEW LOOKS CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR WITH GREAT. eye on style BY ELYSE RANART, FASHION & STYLE DIRECTOR

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1 eye on style HAP PY NEW BY ELYSE RANART, FASHION & STYLE DIRECTOR CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR WITH GREAT NEW LOOKS Long printed cold-shoulder caftan by Roberto Cavalli, $1,625, from 65

2 SATURATION POINT Brilliant blues, sun-shiny yellows and eye-popping pinks start the new year with a jolt. Push the somber shades to the back of your closet and welcome pre-spring with a punch of color. BURBERRY PRORSUM Charisse silk cady dress by Ralph Lauren Collection, $2,598, from Milano knit sheath dress by St. John Collection, $795, at DIANE VON FURSTENBERG DIANE VON FURSTENBERG AKRIS OSKLEN LOUIS VUITTON Scalloped racerback tank by Herve Leger, $940, from Flared poplin tunic, $645, and tropical wool pants, $595, both by Piazza Sempione, from PHOTOS: RUNWAY PHOTOS FROM GETTY IMAGES 66

3 PHOTOS: RUNWAY PHOTOS FROM GETTY IMAGES JEAN-CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC LOUIS VUITTON Fuzzi cotton voile tunic by Jean Paul Gaultier, $595, from JEAN-CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC ISSA LONDON Sleeveless overlay dress by Etro, $1,240, from JUST CAVALLI Botanical print silk dress by Armani Collezioni, $1,255, PATTERN PLAY The novelty print is perfectly appropriate for the New Year. Forget those subtle ombre shades and non-print prints from fall. From giant geometrics to big, bold blooms, this trend is definitely not for wallflowers. DOLCE & GABBANA 67

4 BCBG HIDE & SEEK If one of your resolutions is to take more chances this year, here s the trend for you. Dramatic and daring cutouts, thigh-high slits and sexy sheer fabrics make these peek-a-boo pieces seductive. Taking cues from lingerie, there is a sweet sophistication to these seemingly simple silhouettes. BCBG Contour wrap-back dress by Alexander Wang, $825, from EMILIO PUCCI CACHAREL BLUMARINE Fitted keyhole dress by Mara Hoffman, $275, at CUSHNIE ET OCHS Contour mesh-inset Gingham sheath dress by Stella McCartney, $1,780, from Neiman Marcus, at Short sleeve tee by Alexander Wang, $495, at PHOTOS: RUNWAY PHOTOS FROM GETTY IMAGES 68

5 PHOTOS: RUNWAY PHOTOS FROM GETTY IMAGES Floral printed raincoat, $2,990, and bow-front pleated shorts, $1,140, both by Lanvin, from neimanmarcus.com Metallic silk shorts, $275, and jacket, $525, both by Derek Lam, BLUGIRL JASON WU EMPORIO ARMANI shirt, $1,060, and shorts, $725, both by Stella McCartney, from at neimanmarcus. GUCCI REBECCA MINKOFF Stripe silk short, $395, and distressed doublelayer tee, $150, both by Phillip Lim, SHORT STORY If you add only one item to your wardrobe this New Year, make it shorts. Whether worn long and loose or high and tight - shown as a set, a suit or a separate - the spring short is the perfect piece. 69

6 SPRING FLING Start your new year with romance. Fall in love with the season s prettiest dresses. From iridescent taffetas to chiffons that literally float on air, wearing one of these may not guarantee a prince charming, but it will definitely make you feel like the fairest of them all. DOLCE & GABBANA Floral-print chiffon dress by Nina Ricci, $3,690, from Neiman Marcus, at CHLOE Lace and organza dress by Valentino, $3,290, from PHOTOS: RUNWAY PHOTOS FROM GETTY IMAGES RAF SIMONS J. MENDEL Lace and organza dress by Valentino, $3,290, from BLUMARINE CHLOE Draped one-shoulder dress by Lela Rose, $1,495, from Neiman Marcus, at 70