Vera Wang Clothing

Fun, frugal fashion: Mix highbrow with bargains

Back in 1998, actress Sharon Stone made waves when she wore her then-husband's white shirt to the Oscars. Of course, she paired it with a sumptuous silk, lavender Vera Wang skirt.

That was high/low dressing at its best.

These days, flip through the fashion mags and you'll no doubt come across more than one A-list actress in a dress you could find at low-price fashion mecca H&M - but paired with sky-high, sky-priced Christian Louboutins.

That idea of pairing a single, expensive designer piece with secondhand steals or discount deals makes smart fashion sense for anyone, whether you're a starving student or a highly paid actress.

We asked local stylists to hit the racks - of boutiques, thrift shops and mass-market retailers - to put together outfits centered around a pricier, designer item that instantly elevates the inexpensive accessories and pieces worn with it.

YEKATHERINA BRUNER'S PICK

1950s micro-check "secretary" suit, $140 at Black Cat Vintage.

• Why: "What I liked about this suit is it's short sleeved, so I love it because it's perfect for Tucson. It's very classic, and when you have classic pieces like this, they are going to be timeless."

Black Cat Vintage

232-2101

Owner Claudine Villardito is based in Tucson and sells through her e-commerce site, www.blackcatvintage.com . Her shop's filled with clothes (even wedding dresses), accessories and shoes from days gone by - and there's stuff for dudes, too.

NATASHA RAO'S PICK

Kooba "Rose" handbag, $295 at W Boutique in St. Philip's Plaza.

• Why: "When you have a handbag of good quality, it just brings everything else up. You look very chic and pulled together."

Rao loved the straw-and-leather bag's classic, neutral color, too. "It's versatile. The gray is great."

W Boutique

4340 N. Campbell Ave. in St. Philip's Plaza, 577-3470; and 7049 N. Oracle Road in Casas Adobes Plaza, 877-8790.

Both spots feature everything from fancy duds to kick-around-on-the-weekend clothes, but each offers different lines. The Campbell location carries Alice + Olivia and J Brand as well as comfy cotton brand Michael Stars.That store carries shoes, too. More on Oracle, you will find the sumptuous fabrics and iconic Velvet by Diane von Furstenberg. Both spots are jewelry and accessories.

Vera Wang | Ladies Clothing

Are you looking for mattresses that can offer ultimate comfort and relaxation? The Vera Wang by Serta mattress is the designed to offer you exactly that. Serta decided to add a touch of style to its mattress, apart from its unmatched functionality. Vera Wang, the famous fashion designer and Serta joined hands together and as result Vera Wang Serta mattress was born. These mattresses incorporate various unique features for providing additional comfort and supporting your body needs.

For instance, Vera Wang by Serta incorporates a feature called the Advanced Comfort Quilt system, which reduces tossing and turning you experience with other mattresses. It helps in cushioning every part of the body and as a result blood circulation to every part of the body increases. Moreover, the Vera Wang Serta mattress comes with total edge foam encasement that provides additional space for you to stretch comfortably. It also prevents you from rolling off the bed.

Vera Wang Latex, Vera Wang Memory Foam, and Vera Wang Individual Coil are the different types of Vera Wang Serta mattress you can find in the market. The Vera Wang memory foam mattress reduces pressure points in the mattresses, so that you won’t have to shift positions constantly while sleeping. The Vera Wang Latex foam absorbs heat from the body and maintains a constant surface temperature, so you can sleep comfortably for hours. Twin, Full, Queen, California king, and standard king are some of the different sizes you can find in Vera Wang Mattresses.

1stopmattress.com is a famous online store that sells a wide range of high-quality mattresses, bedding accessories, furniture, and more from top brands in the market.Vera Wang by Serta is one of their best sellers. They have a great assortment of Vera Wang mattresses at affordable prices. So what are you waiting for? Buy a Vera Wang Serta mattresses and sleep in comfort.

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