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It may be hot and humid outside, but the Image Section is preparing for its annual Fall Fashion issue so we've got coats and boots on our minds. Because our fashion shoot is tomorrow, Elizabeth has been pulling clothes from boutiques and stores all week...it's always fun to see over what she's chosen and make last-minute adjustments to the looks.

At every shoot, there's always something that I can't wait to buy. This time, it's these jeans with a silvery sheen from Seven for All Mankind. I know we've written a lot about how premium denim is out while dresses are in (this Image article here), but these pants are an exception!

At $175, the wide-legged jeans (known as Ginger, with the "Naples" wash) are a bit pricey, but if you are looking for a metallic item or two to add to your fall wardrobe, they are a great option as you could wear them to work with the right jacket AND to most evening functions.

More on the making of the Image Fall Fashion issue (slated for Aug. 26th) to come...

She's young (29), slim as a rail and oh so connected. She's Stacey Bendet, the UPenn grad behind alice + olivia, a fashion line that caters to Bright Young Things (who happen to have the slim bodies and flush wallets that the clothes require). Her rise to fame (thanks to celebrity clients) and fortune (four stores, a partnership with Theory, a shoe deal wtih Payless) within a mere five years is documented by Elizabeth Wellington in this week's Image section. It will have you thinking, why don't I have friends as influencial as Stacey's?

Also in Image: A.D. Amorosi takes a look at Etsy, the online bazaar that's earning accolades within the craft world. And Rick Nichols gives us a tasty recipe for Limonata, a Sicilian-style lemonade that sounds perfect for a humid weekend.