Like an accessory to the accessory, slender stripes lend a polished look to everything they touch, whether it’s a bottle of shaving oil or a sporty little MINI. Fine lines can add sophistication in neutrals and black and white, bring fun in multiple colors and guide the eye in pleasing design. Fall in line with these fabulous finds.
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Center of attention
Stun guests with the beautiful lines of this living room center table from Maitland-Smith. It features honed white agate and black waxstone inlay. It’s so new, it won’t even be introduced until April at High Point. Available through Hickory Chair at Miromar Design Center in Estero.
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Uptown funk
Colorful ombré tones lend downtown fun to the uptown elegance of black stripes in this quilted nappa leather Coach bag. The Parker features a leather chain strap that converts from one long cord to two short handles. $450 at Coach, coach.com.
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Perfectly balanced
Rev your engines. The MINI Countryman provides more space than other models without sacrificing MINI nimbleness, and the Yin Yang Edition, available in either Midnight Black or Light White with opposing color contrast, exemplifies this balance. They look so great together, you’ll want his and hers. See your MINI dealer for pricing.
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Close shave
Reminiscent of the old-fashioned barber’s pole, The Art of Shaving makes a pre-shave oil with lavender that’s absolutely display worthy. Plus, the oil helps the razor glide across the skin for a soft, smooth shave. $25 at Nordstrom, nordstrom.com.
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Soft stripes
Not only is the Marina dress visually intriguing with various angles meeting at the asymmetrical waist, the Marina Dress is also “heavenly soft.” Soft Surroundings rates each of its pieces on a scale of 1 to 3: 1 is so soft, 2 is heavenly soft and 3 is ultimate softness. $98 at Soft Surroundings in Coconut Point, Estero, and softsurroundings.com.
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Ocean breezes
Michael Kors’ mini Lexington watch in blue conjures coastal images of striking white ensembles, ocean breezes and a beautiful yacht. Good thing it’s water resistant. The deco-inspired face is anchored in a stainless-streel case and features an adjustable leather strap. $175 at michaelkors.com.
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Pillow talk
Elegant stripes on a simple pillow take the power of fine lines just about anywhere, from formal sofa to casual lanai seating. Lacourte by Envogue features Bronson cotton. $42 at Macy’s.
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Refined entertaining
Grace your table with this 5-piece appetizer set from Juliska’s Stonewood Stripe Collection. Between layers of acacia wood are stripes of hand-marbled resin, each piece hand-shaped, a juxtaposition of rustic and refined artisanal materials. $295 at juliska.com.