fall 2012

Fall 2012 fashion trends: Black and Gold

 in General Fashion / Trends  tagged black / classic style / fall 2012 / gold / runway trends / winter 2013 by

Black and yellow gold, worn together, dominated the runways in Paris, Milan, New York and London for the fall/winter 2012/2013 season. The classic combination, which was most memorable on the Dolce & Gabbana runway, offers many options for Fashionistas in the upcoming cool weather.

There are so many different ways to wear black and gold together, which is what makes this trend easy to follow for fall 2012; and possibly easy on the wallet. Many Fashionistas have an abundant amount of black clothing, and since yellow gold jewelry is classic, many fashion-savvy dressers may very well have at least one necklace or pair of earrings in the golden hue. This makes the black and gold trend easy to follow just by shopping one’s closet and pulling together black items and gold jewelry.

Of course, the black and gold trend can also be worn in an edgier way than classic black clothing and gold jewelry. Metallic accessories such as shoes and handbags can be found in yellow gold and paired with black apparel. And, the opposite can be done with gold apparel paired with black shoes and a black handbag.

The fashion-forward way to wear black and gold this fall 2012 season is to emulate what we saw on the runways. Designers created black apparel embellished with gold embroidery, threads and beadwork which added a rich and decadent feeling to the color combination.

There are so many ways to wear black and gold together this fall 2012 season. This is definitely a trend which can be found inside your closet, or can be shopped for guilt-free since black and gold are classic hues.
We found a few fabulous black and gold items around the web and assembled them into the Polyvore below. Hope you love it! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Fall 2012 shoe trends: the cap toe continues

 in General Fashion / Shoes / Trends  tagged fall 2012 / runway trends / winter 2013 by

Cap toe pumps and flats made a small appearance for the spring/summer 2012 season, and with the explosion of the menswear trend for fall, this style of shoe is HOT for fall 2012. The cap toe is a classic menswear feature found on shoes, so it is only natural that as menswear takes over for the fall season, we will find cap toe pumps, boots and flats on store shelves everywhere; as well as on the feet of everyone who is fabulous.

Although the cap toe is associated with menswear, fashion-savvy ladies do not need to dress head-to-toe in the menswear trend. This can be a tough trend to pull off, but the cap toe is an easy style to incorporate into one’s wardrobe without looking like they stepped out of a 1930’s gangster flick.

The cap toe pump, bootie or flat can easily be paired with casual attire such as jeans in order to add flair and a slightly dressy feel to the overall ensemble. The top worn with jeans can easily be feminine if you are not thinking of rocking the menswear trend. The only word of caution would be not to wear cap toed loafers with feminine apparel as these heavier, wear-only-with-pants shoes need to be balanced with menswear style apparel. Pumps, slim flats and booties with cap toes can easily cross over and be worn with feminine apparel.

Cap toe shoes for fall 2012 are being shown in neutral hues as well as seasonal colors and even metallics. The large variety of color combinations makes the cap toe shoe easy to incorporate into one’s wardrobe for the fall season. Look for neutrals or colors which you tend to wear often when shopping for a cap toe shoe. Although the cap toe can sometimes be referred to as a “classic” shoe style, the cap toe fades out of style more than it fades into style. If you love this style, try not to over buy it; look for one fabulous pair of pumps and one pair of flats which can easily be worn with multiple ensembles in your closet.

The cap toe pump, bootie or flat is a great way to incorporate the menswear trend into your fall wardrobe. The shoe style is also perfect if you love menswear and are planning to rock this trend all season long. This fall, you will have a choice between a round toe or a pointed toe, as well as funky embellishments on cap toes such as studs, crystals or small spikes. The wide range of colors the cap toe is being shown in will give you plenty of options for incorporating this style into your daily wardrobe. This happens to be the perfect style for the office as it plays well with trousers and pencil skirts! Love that!

We found a few fabulous cap toe shoes for fall and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. Hope you love it! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Twisted Silver brings sunshine into our lives with the Aztec Bracelet

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Jewelry / Local Designers  tagged bracelets / fall 2012 / summer 2012 / twisted silver by

Twisted Silver has to be the most amazing jeweler from the San Francisco Bay Area! Just as the weather begins to warm up, Twisted Silver launches the beautiful “Aztec” Bracelet for the summer which features none other than a cheery sun! Love this!

Fashion for the summer 2012 season is playful and lighthearted; this makes Twisted Silver’s Aztec Bracelet the perfect addition to a Fashionista’s summer wardrobe. The cheery sun design offers a happy and sunny way to celebrate summer.

The Aztec Bracelet is a statement piece, which also works well with the current bold jewelry trend from the spring/summer 2012 runways. This bracelet is a stand-alone piece and looks amazing when worn by itself on the arm. Easy, playful, on-trend-love it!

The happy Aztec Bracelet is perfect for the summer season as it is made from sunny golden brass and has been carefully crafted into a warm sun. The bracelet is adjustable and can easily be worn on any size wrist. At a mere $40, the Aztec Bracelet is a budget-friendly way to incorporate a little sunshine into your daily life.
The Aztec Bracelet by Twisted Silver can be found online at twisted-silver.com. Use coupon code INSIDERS for a 15% discount. 

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Photo courtesy of Twisted Silver

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