By RAAKHEE MIRCHANDANI and DANICA LO
BOYFRIEND’s backLately our shorts mantra has gone from tight and short to loose and slouchy. Think cutoff denim and easy boyfriend-fit bottoms for that comfy worn-in look we’re feeling right now. During the day, we like them with white T-shirts and gladiators or a tank with a vest. To take the look in to a bar or under the stars, all we need is a quick shoe change. We especially dig the flexibility: Roll them up when you want to show more leg, down when you need to keep things under wraps, or cut them so they’re always the perfect length. Note: These aren’t the kind of shorts that get attention from boys. So if you’re into dressing for dudes, Daisy Dukes it is. But we were never those kinds of girls anyway.
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AE “slouchy denim Bermuda shorts,” $39.50 at ae.com
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Dylan George “Zoe” short, $148 at jeans.com
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Levi’s 501 cutoff shorts, $58 at Macy’s Herald Square
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True Religion “Riley” short, $191 at truereligionbrandjeans.com
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Work it outStretch, sweat and turn that keg into a six-pack with Splits59 breathable, super-soft line of nongoofy workout clothes made entirely in North America. Details we dig include flat seams to minimize chafing, sewn-in reflectors for safety, and heat transfer labels instead of traditional itchy ones.”Quinn” windbreaker, $155, “Emy” bra, $50, “Langley” pants, $95, all at splits59.com
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Stone cold creamJewelry house Bvlgari is making the step from gemology to skin care. The brand’s new skin-care line is formulated with the their new “Gem Essence” formula, a combination of sapphire, malachite, tourmaline and citrine. Research for the company’s super-secret stone mix takes place in Switzerland, where scientists mix liquid and powder forms of the gems to create the velvety new line of luxe face goopSplendid Radiance Revitalizing Emulsion, $150 at bergdorfgoodman.comIntensive Regenerating Mask, $130, Radiance Toning Lotion, $60 and Radiance Cleansing Milk, $60 all at neimanmarcus.com
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Tressing up and downHairstylists and Rsession Tools masterminds Kevin Ryan and Frank Rizzieri created the hairstyle hits for Fashion Week shows including Jason Wu, Milly and Tibi. We’ve just discovered Rsession’s crazy-looking Nalu Waver ($180) curling iron that creates perfectly tousled, natural-looking waves — just weave hair in a figure-eight around the twin barrels. Another brilliant product from Rsession is their new Pin-up Girl Kit ($22) that has all the tools — including this flexi/stretchy “hair bun” insert — and instructions to create retro ponytails, a classic chignon and a cool-girl beehive. Rsession products are available at rsessiontools.com and Ricky’s NYC locations.
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Wave helloAt 40,000 square feet, it’s so big, they’re calling it “Epic Hollister.” The little sib label of Abercrombie & Fitch opens a flagship in SoHo today, bringing a whiff of California sunshine to Broadway. OK, more than a whiff — a real West Coast pier winds through the interior, and the store features 77 live feeds of the surf direct from Huntington Beach. Hollister: 600 Broadway, at Houston St., 212-334-1922, hcoridethewave.com.
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Gilding the lilyColette Malouf’s rock crystal and mesh necklaces make us swoon — layer the bib ($225 at colettemalouf.com) and the flower bib ($180 at Warren-Tricomi at the Plaza Hotel, 1 W. 58 St., 212-262-8899) for maximum glamour.
