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Go out in style: Combine new and secondhand pieces for evening looks that won't blow your budget

Laura Simon
Monday, August 3, 2015

Photography by Laura Simon Styling by Brandon Whitaker and Robyn Gautschy Modeled by Nicole Rich and Kaleisha Walker Hair by Jessica Blackwell and Stephanie Woodrow at JCPenney Salon Makeup by Laura Murphy at Belladona Salon & Spa Shot on location at Bella Italia, Katy O'Ferrell's and The Bar, all in downtown Cape Girardeau

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    LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Samuel Dong black tank with diamond appliques, blue beaded cuff bracelet, blue Michael Kors handbag and Call It Spring gold sandals, all available at Reruns in Cape Girardeau. Black and white metallic brocade shorts from the Safe House for Women Thrift Shop in Cape Girardeau. On Nicole: As U Wish festive sequin dress, chunky gold necklace, gold triangle earrings and DB DK Fashion pumps in green and gold, all available at Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau.
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    On Nicole: Strapless black jumpsuit with sweetheart neckline, white tuxedo blazer and pink and gold faux leather handbag, all available at Charlotte Russe in Cape Girardeau. A.N.A. Farrah pumps in black and white stripe pattern, available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    On Nicole: Papaya black strapless dress with rosette detail at bust from Reruns in Cape Girardeau; Central Falls Co. trench and metallic pumps from the Safe House for Women Thrift Shop in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Nicole: XOXO strapless dress and Delicious yellow pumps from the Safe House for Women in Cape Girardeau. Yellow earrings from Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau. On Kaleisha: Red Max & Cleo bubble hem dress with black lace and sequins at shoulder, Candie's leopard print pumps, striped bangle and metallic statement necklace, all available at Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau.
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    On Nicole: XOXO strapless dress and Delicious yellow pumps from the Safe House for Women in Cape Girardeau. Yellow earrings from Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    On Kaleisha: Samuel Dong black tank with diamond appliques, blue beaded cuff bracelet, blue Michael Kors handbag and Call It Spring gold sandals, all available at Reruns in Cape Girardeau. Black and white metallic brocade shorts from the Safe House for Women Thrift Shop in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Samuel Dong black tank with diamond appliques, blue beaded cuff bracelet, blue Michael Kors handbag and Call It Spring gold sandals, all available at Reruns in Cape Girardeau. Black and white metallic brocade shorts from the Safe House for Women Thrift Shop in Cape Girardeau. On Nicole: As U Wish festive sequin dress, chunky gold necklace, gold triangle earrings and DB DK Fashion pumps in green and gold, all available at Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau.
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    LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Samuel Dong black tank with diamond appliques, blue beaded cuff bracelet, blue Michael Kors handbag and Call It Spring gold sandals, all available at Reruns in Cape Girardeau. Black and white metallic brocade shorts from the Safe House for Women Thrift Shop in Cape Girardeau. On Nicole: As U Wish festive sequin dress, chunky gold necklace, gold triangle earrings and DB DK Fashion pumps in green and gold, all available at Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau.
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    LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: MNG cream-colored button-up top, Arizona Jean Co. camisole in seed pearl, Arizona Jean Co. Super Skinny Jeans in black, A.N.A. Farrah floral pumps in pink and black, Handbag Dept. multi-metallic clutch and Scala Pronto black patterned hat, all available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. Black beaded scarf from the Safe House for Women Thrift Shop in Cape Girardeau. On Nicole: Papaya black strapless dress with rosette detail at bust from Reruns in Cape Girardeau; Central Falls Co. trench and metallic pumps from the Safe House for Women Thrift Shop in Cape Girardeau.
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    LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: MNG cream-colored button-up top, Arizona Jean Co. camisole in seed pearl, Arizona Jean Co. Super Skinny Jeans in black, A.N.A. Farrah floral pumps in pink and black, Handbag Dept. multi-metallic clutch and Scala Pronto black patterned hat, all available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. Black beaded scarf from the Safe House for Women Thrift Shop in Cape Girardeau. On Nicole: Papaya black strapless dress with rosette detail at bust from Reruns in Cape Girardeau; Central Falls Co. trench and metallic pumps from the Safe House for Women Thrift Shop in Cape Girardeau.
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    LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: MNG cream-colored button-up top, Arizona Jean Co. camisole in seed pearl, Arizona Jean Co. Super Skinny Jeans in black, A.N.A. Farrah floral pumps in pink and black, Handbag Dept. multi-metallic clutch and Scala Pronto black patterned hat, all available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. Black beaded scarf from the Safe House for Women Thrift Shop in Cape Girardeau. On Nicole: Papaya black strapless dress with rosette detail at bust from Reruns in Cape Girardeau; Central Falls Co. trench and metallic pumps from the Safe House for Women Thrift Shop in Cape Girardeau.
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    On Nicole: Papaya black strapless dress with rosette detail at bust from Reruns in Cape Girardeau; Central Falls Co. trench and metallic pumps from the Safe House for Women Thrift Shop in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    On Kaleisha: MNG cream-colored button-up top, Arizona Jean Co. camisole in seed pearl, Arizona Jean Co. Super Skinny Jeans in black, A.N.A. Farrah floral pumps in pink and black, Handbag Dept. multi-metallic clutch and Scala Pronto black patterned hat, all available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. Black beaded scarf from the Safe House for Women Thrift Shop in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Red Max & Cleo bubble hem dress with black lace and sequins at shoulder, Candie's leopard print pumps, striped bangle and metallic statement necklace, all available at Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau. On Nicole: XOXO strapless dress and Delicious yellow pumps from the Safe House for Women in Cape Girardeau. Yellow earrings from Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau.
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    LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Nicole: XOXO strapless dress and Delicious yellow pumps from the Safe House for Women in Cape Girardeau. Yellow earrings from Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau. On Kaleisha: Red Max & Cleo bubble hem dress with black lace and sequins at shoulder, Candie's leopard print pumps, striped bangle and metallic statement necklace, all available at Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau.
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    LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Nicole: XOXO strapless dress and Delicious yellow pumps from the Safe House for Women in Cape Girardeau. Yellow earrings from Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau. On Kaleisha: Red Max & Cleo bubble hem dress with black lace and sequins at shoulder, Candie's leopard print pumps, striped bangle and metallic statement necklace, all available at Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau.
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    LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Nicole: XOXO strapless dress and Delicious yellow pumps from the Safe House for Women in Cape Girardeau. Yellow earrings from Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau. On Kaleisha: Red Max & Cleo bubble hem dress with black lace and sequins at shoulder, Candie's leopard print pumps, striped bangle and metallic statement necklace, all available at Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau.
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    LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Nicole: XOXO strapless dress and Delicious yellow pumps from the Safe House for Women in Cape Girardeau. Yellow earrings from Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau. On Kaleisha: Red Max & Cleo bubble hem dress with black lace and sequins at shoulder, Candie's leopard print pumps, striped bangle and metallic statement necklace, all available at Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau.
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    LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Red Max & Cleo bubble hem dress with black lace and sequins at shoulder, Candie's leopard print pumps, striped bangle and metallic statement necklace, all available at Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau. On Nicole: XOXO strapless dress and Delicious yellow pumps from the Safe House for Women in Cape Girardeau. Yellow earrings from Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau.
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    LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Red Max & Cleo bubble hem dress with black lace and sequins at shoulder, Candie's leopard print pumps, striped bangle and metallic statement necklace, all available at Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau. On Nicole: XOXO strapless dress and Delicious yellow pumps from the Safe House for Women in Cape Girardeau. Yellow earrings from Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau.
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    LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Red Max & Cleo bubble hem dress with black lace and sequins at shoulder, Candie's leopard print pumps, striped bangle and metallic statement necklace, all available at Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau. On Nicole: XOXO strapless dress and Delicious yellow pumps from the Safe House for Women in Cape Girardeau. Yellow earrings from Keepers Kloset in Cape Girardeau.
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    On Nicole: Strapless black jumpsuit with sweetheart neckline, white tuxedo blazer and pink and gold faux leather handbag, all available at Charlotte Russe in Cape Girardeau. A.N.A. Farrah pumps in black and white stripe pattern, available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    On Kaleisha: Black tank top with tribal pattern embroidery, Smart Fit boot cut trousers, Miranda pumps in coral, gold and coral beaded necklace with matching ring, and gold fish hook earrings, all available at Maurices in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    On Kaleisha: Black tank top with tribal pattern embroidery, Smart Fit boot cut trousers, Miranda pumps in coral, gold and coral beaded necklace with matching ring, and gold fish hook earrings, all available at Maurices in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
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    On Kaleisha: Black tank top with tribal pattern embroidery, Smart Fit boot cut trousers, Miranda pumps in coral, gold and coral beaded necklace with matching ring, and gold fish hook earrings, all available at Maurices in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)