fashion
rich colours
Embrace jewel tones, says Deborah Campbell
designers have followed suit and the result is a sparkling affair. Follow these three easy ways to add lustre and shine this winter.
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True Gems: Embrace the rich tones of garnet, emerald, sapphire and citrine or stick to old faithfuls such as gold and silver. The precious stone colours offer depth and escapism and - when embellished with sequins or beading - a new dimension emerges. To get the full picture check out the autumn/winter 11 collections by Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Mulberry on
Style.com. High sheen fabrics like satin and silk in shift
and drape dresses are signature options. Fully
he fashion power houses are telling us this season it’s all about jewel colours, precious metals and mixing up textures. Retail
embellished sequin shift dresses, like the one in gold at J crew - a clear favourite – are available at
net-a-porter.com. Dip into twenties nostalgia with a fabulous gold and silver flapper dress at Jigsaw.
Shine on: Gold and silver dominate this trend, with shiny leather, Lurex and lamé the fabrics to covet. Pleated skirts; pussy bow blouses; boxy tops and spray-on leather trousers are the shapes that define this look. Mulberry, Acne and Balmain are the labels to watch, while the affordable options can be seen at Marc by Marc Jacobs and Warehouse.
Textured fusion: Textured fabrics are packing a sensuous punch this season. Velvet is a firm leader, followed by lace, and sheer silks. The key is to play with textures by mixing them up. Marry lace with sheer silk or velvet. Check out Whistles lace insert silk blouse in dark green, a beautiful example of playful textures. For a dressier feel, Boutique at Jaeger has a wonderful sheer/solid stripe pussy bow blouse in black and a midi dress in the same fabric. t&l Follow Deborah Campbell at
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timeandleisure.co.uk . november 2011 . 15
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