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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Neutral side

Guess? by Marciano liquid python skirt,
Guess? top, Charles David shoes,
MICHAEL Michael Kors gold handbag

7 For All Mankind moto jeans, Guess? turtleneck,
MICHAEL Michael Kors oversize chain handbag,
Guess? by Marciano wedges

This whole past weekend I was very much feeling cozy and calm shades of clay, bark and cork. So soft and sophisticated they bring easiness and serenity to your ensemble, but by no means ‘blah’. They let you showcase your own natural beauty with exquisite finesse and style. Melting in with your skin tone, nudes even in simple minimalistic silhouettes create the most elegant and refined sensuality in the context of modern chic.

To add some extra "spice" to an outfit in a neutral palette mix it up with some other colors like mustard yellow, coral and teal, an edgy print like python or leopard or so in trend metallics. In this case, using bold “brave” jewelry and other accessories is the way to go!
And of course let’s not forget accessories in neutral colors! You just NEVER can go WRONG with them. Nude shoes and bag will work with pretty much any outfit you can imagine and will play off the rest of your ensemble even more.

Guess? by Marciano Empire dress ($148) and Fiore solid bias dress ($178)

Guess? Davey lace raglan top $59

I am totally in love with the idea of natural earthy hues for my wardrobe and have already bought some new “neutral” pieces. Both Guess? and Guess? by Marciano have some amazing tops and dresses in a neutral palette in their collections that are definitely worth checking out. As for accessories, MANGO is a great place to shop for them – you can find some nice ones there, stylish and affordable.

MANGO Shiny bowling handbag ($89.99) and Braided details handbag ($29.99)

Monday, March 12, 2012

Go gold - go bold!

MICHAEL Michael Kors embossed handbag in gold,
Relitta Milano dress, Banana Republic shoes

What an amazing Women’s Day I had on this March 8th! Though in the US nobody celebrates it, my husband Carey really tried to make that day very special like if I was in my homeland Russia. And this post is very much inspired by his present, a Roberto Cavalli Cleopatra watch in gold. So beautiful and chic it is not just a timepiece but also jewelry. The design of the bracelet with every single detail thoroughly thought through is just amazing! And though all color ways of this style look great, the gold one really stands out. No surprise that this precious metal has been one of the top designer inspirations for decades; this season is no exception.

Roberto Cavalli Cleopatra watch in gold

Roberto Cavalli Cleopatra watch in coral,
green and silver

Using gold accessories is a great way to bring more character and finesse to your outfit. Big bold jewelry, gold shoes and handbags are best friends to a Fashionista. Can’t say that moderation is what we should remember playing around with such pieces, today the more –the better; but for that same reason it is very easy to cross that fine line between stylish and tacky. My advice is to pick that one main focal point in your look (like lots of gold jewelry or gold shoes with gold lurex hosieries) and then work around it.