Prepare for Takeoff

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Bows and ribbons have been the preferred embellishment in fashion for a few years, but in this cooler, more serious season, they seem cloyingly sweet. The best-looking decorative touch now comes from glossy, sleek feathers, as exemplified by this dramatic, unignorable necklace from Louis Vuitton ($5,390; 1 E. 57th St., at Fifth Ave.; 212-758-8877). The glittery rock crystals and metal links combined with ethereal white plumes make for a much more interesting addition to your outfit than another bunch of droopy satin loops. For more ways to work with feathers, click ahead.

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All Eyes on You
Drape yourself in Adrienne Landau’s supersoft ostrich boa ($195 by special order at Henri Bendel, 712 Fifth Ave., nr. 56th St.; 212-247-1100).

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Banish Blah China
Make your table as well dressed as you are (ceramic plate, $38 at ABC Carpet & Home, 888 Broadway, nr. 19th St.; 212-473-3000).

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Evening-Gown Eyes
Embellish your eyelashes with pink-tipped, feathery faux lashes ($14 at Make Up For Ever, 8 E. 12th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-941-9337).

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Lampshades That Party
Reinvigorate sconces or bedside lamps with these small, sassy shades (feather shade, $90 at Gracious Home, 1201 Third Ave., nr. 70th St.; 212-517-6300).

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Everyday Earrings
They weigh nothing but pack a wallop (peacock earrings, $10 by special order at Fred Flare, 300F Kingsland Ave., nr. Nassau St., Greenpoint, Brooklyn; 718-599-9221).

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Make Your Nest
Prepare for chilly fall evenings to come (Martha Stewart Collection down comforter, $180 at Macy’s, 151 W. 34th St., nr. Broadway; 212-695-4400).

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Channel Pocahontas
Ferragamo’s large pheasant-feather bag announces the trend, for a price ($3,100 at Ferragamo, 655 Fifth Ave., nr. 52nd St.; 212-759-3822).

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Heavenly Without Heels
Float above the pavement with Tod’s rubber-sole Dee Ballerina flats ($425 at Tod’s, 650 Madison Ave., nr. 60th St.; 212-644-5945).

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A Cap Upgrade
Nod to the forties fedora with this cashmere baseball cap ($75 at SSUR Plus, 7 Spring St., nr. Elizabeth St.; 212-431-3152).

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Better Than Esca
For really fresh fish, catch it yourself by fly-fishing (Black Ghost fly, $1.95 at Orvis, 522 Fifth Ave., nr. 44th St.; 212-827-0698).

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Use Your Head
Combine two major trends for fall—feathers and headbands—in one (relatively) affordable purchase (Jennifer Behr headband, $100 at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., nr. 58th St.; 212-753-7300).

Prepare for Takeoff