January 29, 2008

Her Name Is Rio

Colcci Spring Collection

You liked being the girl who hadn’t cut her hair since birth (save an incident with your scissors-happy cousin).

Then your friends started calling you Crystal Gayle.

Leaving the comfort zone is tough, but change is good, as evidenced by a new bob — and a new Colcci dress. The Brazilian line has been a South America staple for twenty years but only headed stateside last season.

Lucky us: There are very affordable ($82-$375) knit dresses, skirts, tops, and jeans. We love the flowy dark gray and black jersey dress and halter in the same print. Upcoming shipments that include pieces like an oversize white tank with a watercolor print make for one well-rounded collection.

We wouldn’t change a thing.

Available at Lola, 756 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach (305-534-2550 or lolaboutique.com); Scarlett, 11665 South Dixie Highway, Pinecrest (786-293-3126).