one day to
SHOP

fashion shoot| spree wear

Picture a Palm Springs weekend. Shopping and sight-seeing by day; afternoon cocktails at the hotel, followed by an elegant dinner on the town.

Now scan the closet for upscale, comfy and downtown desert style ... if there’s not much there, take heart in what can be done in a single day at one store.

Here are our “looks for a weekend away” selected and styled by Syeda Jafri and shot at Macy’s in Victoria Gardens.

ready to go
Ralph Lauren red V-neck golf sweater, $98

Emporio Armani Bright Whites sunglasses, $65

Macy's yellow bracelet, $20; yellow runaway neck chain, $22

a closer view
Carlos Santana ‘Momentum’ shoes, gold dust, $99

Coach Bleecker large leather duffle, $328

Calvin Klein Bronze Whip Snake mini-clutch, $118

bronze beauty
BCBG woven poly dress, $280

Carlos Santana ‘Momentum’ shoes, gold dust, $99

Calvin Klein Bronze Whip Snake mini-clutch, $118

Kenneth Cole brassy gold hoops, $20

Nine West bracelet, $40

Betsey Johnson Chunky Stardust ring, $22

Fossil Golden Flair ring, $20

Callaway men’s driver, $250

moment in fuchsia
Calvin Klein satin V-neck, $210

Satin/Sparkle sash wrap, $29

BCBG three-tone black leather heels, $98

Dooney & Bourke limited edition Hayden Panettiere hand-bag in black patent leather, $500

Jewelry by Monet silver/rhinestone chandelier drops, $32; rhinestone bracelet, $45; solitaire princess ring, $22

Photos by JENNIFER CAPPUCCIO

Styled by SYEDA JAFRI

Make-up by MAC consultant MONICA

CHUNKY VOGUE

IT’S A RING AND A STATEMENT

BY SYEDA JAFRI

RINGS became festively famous during medieval times, when they were used as symbols of commitment, friendship and lasting love everywhere from villages to majestic castles.

Centuries later, glamorous women including Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren and the late Princess Diana brought eye-popping panache and flamboyance to the “big rings” with emeralds, rubies or diamonds.

This year, rings are making a bold statement, much like “that little black dress” did in the 1960s.

Gone are the cultural taboos of only wearing a ring if you’re promised, engaged or married.

Today’s women and men are wearing rings that show personality and style — not conformity.

These special “chunky rings” are signs of originality and independence.

A simple black outfit with a large centered ring depicts a fearless flair. It stands out, gets you noticed and makes this announcement: “I have arrived.”

Many cultures, from Native Americans, who generally use turquoise on silver, to African-Americans who use the Onyx on silver, have tribal themes that are rich in traditions.

But in this pop-culture world, a ring has become one of the easiest jewelry items to slip on and off. It also is a symbol of chic style and a popular modish movement, for all ages.

Loren, one of the most glamorous women in the world, once said, “Sex appeal is 50 percent what you’ve got and 50 percent what people think you’ve got.”

So forget counting carats or weighing that bling, just wear the boldest ring and show what you’ve got.