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Home • Fashion

Dark Romance

Brandi and Karli Harvey (yep, Steve's daughters) show you how to tap into one of this season's hottest trends of misty hues and lace details without tapping out your wallet.
By Brandi Harvey; Karli Harvey · Updated October 27, 2020
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Sisters With Style

The Harvey twins, Brandi and Karli, hunt for a sexy yet functional feminine wardrobe in the September issue of ESSENCE.

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Lovely Lace

“Sassy with tons of flair,” shares the Harvey sisters on why they love it.

Tadashi Shoji, $408, Tadashi Shoji at the Forum Shops, Las Vegas, 702-733-6071.

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Sparkle & Shine

Bejeweled “Freedom” necklace, Topshop, $55, topshop.com.

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Gilded Touch

“The gold hardware easily glams up a mundane Monday.”

Embroidered belt, H&M, $18, hm.com.

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Svelte Style

“Take off your blazer to transition this from day to a night out with the girls,” suggests the sisters.

Lace jumpsuit, Oasis, $130, oasis.andotherbrands.com.

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Beauty Fixes

Lisa’s Hair Elixir, Carol’s Daughter, $20, carolsdaughter.com.

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In a Clutch

“Try lace in a small accessory if you feel it may be too overwhelming.”

“Taylor” Clutch, Darling, $63, darlingclothes.com.

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Emerald City

Jewel drop earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane, $100, 877-953-5264.

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Ballet Bar

“Ureena” lace ballet flats, French Follies, $29, bluefly.com.

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Ebony Eyes

“Adding eyelashes and a smoky eye gives you a sultry look that is needed for any dark romance.”

Eyelashes in 333 Black, Ardell Lashlites, $5. Master Smoky Pencil, Maybelline New York, $8.

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Well Red

Le Rouge Lipstick in 308 Rouge d’Exception, Givenchy, $36, sephora.com.

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Blue Belle

“Dai” lace ankle booties, Badgley Mischka, $200, badgleymischka.com.

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True Blood

“Use this as a sexy beauty accent to complete any love story.”

Intense Nail Lacquer in Dahlia, Dolce & Gabbana, $24, saks.com.

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