Get Mandy Moore's NY Fashion Week look for less

Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times
September 21, 2011

Among the best-dressed of the celebrity attendees was actress-singer Mandy Moore, who sat front row at the Lela Rose runway show in a bright poppy-coloured, short-sleeve, tulip-skirt dress and an abstract bib necklace from the designer.

Photo by: Stephen Lovekin

The cool kids were out in force for New York Fashion Week, which wrapped up Thursday.

In the front rows at runway shows, musicians and Hollywood stars rubbed elbows with fashion’s elite. Vogue’s Anna Wintour and pop star Nicki Minaj were spotted together at Prabal Gurung’s show, actresses Malin Akerman and Abbie Cornish made appearances at Tommy Hilfiger and Susan Sarandon sat next to Oscar de la Renta at Diane von Furstenberg.

Among the best-dressed of the celebrity attendees was actress-singer Mandy Moore, who sat front row at the Lela Rose runway show in a bright poppy-coloured, short-sleeve, tulip-skirt dress and an abstract bib necklace from the designer. She carried a faint blush-coloured clutch (from Westward by Emily and Meritt for Kate Spade New York) and wore striped strappy sandals. Moore’s look brought to mind Cyndi Lauper’s "Girls Just Want to Have Fun." She looked radiant, and her matching lipstick popped against her dark locks.

Give a similar kick to your fall wardrobe with a dress in vibrant poppy such as the Ponte tank dress from Armaniexchange.com for $98. For a more casual look, in a similar colour, try the Rumi dress from J. Crew for $89.99.

Moore’s abstract necklace gave her soft look a bit of an edge. For a similar piece, try the black and silvertone bib necklace for $19.95 from New York & Co., Statements by DCK short necklace for $24 fromNordstrom.com, Beams of Ra necklace from Anthropologie.com for $19.95 or the Luv Rocks by Luv AJ tapered necklace available at Urbanoutfitters.com for $54.

Moore’s striped sandals aren’t a must for this outfit but they would be a fun addition to solid dresses, pants and shorts. For a similar pair try the Trouve Behave Sandal from Nordstrom.com for $72.90 or the striped Journal sandal from Madewell.com for $69.99.

The eye-popping colour, geometric jewelry and playful sandals will add some fun to any occasion. I can already envision a grand garden soiree, brunch with mimosas or a hot runway after-party.