When it comes to fashion rules, make yours golden!
It’s been quite a while since gold seems right. The gleaming metallic which once gave way to memories of 80’s overload, gypsy nights, or visions of one-arm bandit devotees wearing their lucky sequin tunic isright on trend as one of spring’s gilty (pun very intended) pleasures-- of course, when worn in just the right modern way.
We like a touch of gold as an accent to something more subdued, rather than to blazon oneself in full-out Goldfinger.
Gold takes a more modern, unexpected feel when paired with white or a light color rather than black-- it is the must-have accent to a simple spring wardrobe.
We particularly love the high-contrast way an otherwise formal metallic is paired with distressed khaki for a dollop of golden richness at the Spring 09 Ralph Lauren fashion show to create an unexpected and easy-going vibe. Glammed up safari chic is a fantastic launch point to think of the new way to add the gold trend to your wardrobe without looking overly dressed-up or over done.
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Shop the Golden Rules of Fashion:
Adding accents of something as bold as gold is a quick way to update your wardrobe. Think of modern ways to incorporate a dose of gold bullion to revitalize what you have and get more bang out of your fashion buck.
Something as simple as a gold tote immediately adds freshness to last year’s big prints. A strappy gold sandal that sits atop a cork or wooden wedge adds nonchalant, slightly understated, glamour to spring’s muted pastels, or even a frayed pair of jeans.
If you are feeling a bit skittish about forgoing silver, look for bags and shoes that combine both metallics in a single item.
-- March 12, 2009
Published on March 12, 2009
