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The Realist: Halloween Edition

Page 36: Rainbow: Nina Kids Bluejay sneakers, $50, zappos.com. Page 38: Knight: Kamik Waterfight rubber boots, $35, zappos.com. Octopus: Cienta Kids Shoes 5601345, $36, zappos.com.

It’s All Here in Black and White

Page 136: Adjustable wire baskets, $36 each, joinerynyc.com. Page 138: Eagle Blanket, $225, joinerynyc.com. Items not credited are either the homeowner’s or the stylist’s own. Down to Earth

Page 140: Elizabeth Cole earrings of rhinestone and gold plate, $163, shopbop.com. Gold Philosophy rings of gold plate and freshwater pearls, $190 to $225 each, goldphilosophy. com. Page 141: Paige Novick bracelet of gold plate and Swarovski crystals, $325, paigenovick.com. Page 142: Isharya goldplated ring, $68, isharya.com. Page 143: Wolford merino-wool tights, $160, wolford.com. Dolce Vita suede boots, $280, dolcevita.com. Gold Philosophy gold-plated star charm ring, $125, goldphilosophy.com. Page 144: Julie Vos earrings of labradorite and gold plate, $110, julievos.com. Ben-Amun by Isaac Manevitz gold-plated necklace, $145, ben-amun.com. Closed wool hat, $209, closed.com. Page 145: The Frye Company leather boots, $398, thefryecompany.com. Page 146: Elizabeth Cole earrings of rhinestone and gold plate, $188, elizabethcolejewelry.com. Paige Novick goldplated cuff, $370, paigenovick.com. Page 147: L.L. Bean wool fedora, $69, llbean.com.

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