“Vice Versa”, Amber Valletta and Shalom Harlow in Vogue photographed by Steven Klein

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Tall, Cool Drinks
Head-to-toe print evening dresses are a more tempting proposition than the safe LBD. On Shalom (left):Michael Kors chiffon dress with python detail, $3,595; select Michael Kors stores. Versace wrap necklace worn as a collar. Lady Grey cuff. On Amber: Donna Karan New York silk dress, $3,800; Donna Karan New York stores. Carolina Amato gloves. On both: Manolo Blahnik heels throughout.
Dueling Personalities
The season’s essential trench coat comes in an array of colors, like fiery red and cool violet. On Shalom: Derek Lam leather coat; Derek Lam, NYC. On Amber: Tommy Hilfiger cotton-and-leather raincoat, $998; tommy.com.
Greenhouse Effect
Embellished tropical blooms radiate plenty of heat, especially if bare skin is part of the dynamic. On Shalom: Diane von Furstenberg silk top, $595; DVF, NYC. On Amber: Proenza Schouler embroidered top and eel-skin gloves; proenzaschouler.com.
Beauty Note: No flakes, no clumps—no problem. Lashes soar to new dimensinos with two smooth coats of Revlon’s PhotoReady 3D Volume mascara.
Twin Set
Spring comes layered in sequins and fringe, leather and silk, solids and prints. On Shalom: Marc Jacobs cropped leather fringe jacket ($3,200), sequined top ($1,400), checked shirt ($850), and plastic fringe skirt ($1,800); Marc Jacobs, NYC. On Amber: Carolina Herrera metallic canvas trench, cotton-and-silk sweater, and silk-jacquard skirt; Carolina Herrera, L.A.
Role Reversal
The androgyne entrances, the belle enchants. On Amber: Ralph Lauren Collection satin blazer ($2,898), silk shirt ($1,298), and wide-leg trousers ($1,698); select Ralph Lauren stores. On Shalom: Oscar de la Renta pleated silk-tulle dress with red bow; Oscar de la Renta, NYC.
Photo Finish
Digital prints are enhanced with sporty zippers and utilitarian belts. On Amber: Alexander Wang botanical-print cargo dress, $735; Alexander Wang, NYC. Calvin Klein Collection wristlet. On Shalom: Jason Wu petal-print silk-chiffon dress ($1,795) and belt; dress at Bergdorf Goodman, NYC. Stetson hat.
Two Faces of Eve
The pull between downtown athleticism and uptown elegance leaves a woman much to explore. On Shalom: Narciso Rodriguez silk asymmetrical top, bra top ($395), and pants ($1,295); narcisorodriguez.com. Fratelli Orsini gloves. On Amber: Calvin Klein Collection silk-crepe dress; Calvin Klein Collection, NYC. LaCrasia gloves. Ralph Lauren Collection clutch.
In this story: hair, Julien d’Ys; makeup, Gucci Westman for Revlon. Production by Nina Qayyum at North Six. Set design by Mary Howard Studio.

Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman
Photographed by Steven Klein
December 2011