The Fashion Guru – “Out with the Old, In with the New [Classic, that is]“
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009If we think back to an earlier post about Michelle Obama in all her fierceness and how she’s bringing sexy back [by way of oversized pearls], we will see a big trend on the rise. Literally. Not only are classic pearls being shown in outrageous proportions, we’re seeing blown-up trends of other classics [beads, balls, bows and more]! Apparently our little Obama-nista is really onto something here.
Gold 5-Ball Necklace
We are starting to see neckwear wrapped in gumballs of gold [much like miniature versions of the ones you hang on your xmas tree], a trend which can be done in mild to brave interpretations. In the clipping from Harper’s Bazaar, the model is airing on the brave side with a very ornate and artistic “piece” [I say piece because that's exactly what it is] that incorporates balls of all sizes. For the milder at heart, try an interpretation that is symmetrical and resembles that string of bubblegum pearl – this way you can still wear it with most outfits you’d be inclined to wear that strand of pearls with, too. And good news, girlies – gold is going to pair beautifully with those shades of grey and neutrals we discussed earlier for a day-to-day look, and really make eyes pop when you pair it with an LBD or some of those brighter hues for nighttime. So tomorrow, when you go to reach for the “classic” string of pearls you usually wear, reach just a little further to the golder, more gumbally version instead. Consider yourself a “new classic” kinda gal…
