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Go for Gold: S/S 2012 Trend

12 March 2012
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With the Summer Olympics coming up in London, everyone's minds are on the prize, the gold medal that is. Good thing being gilded is a major fashion trend this Spring/Summer and we can participate in the fashion Olympics with much pomp and flare.

Here are a few updated ways to go for gold:

The Gilded Age
Go for gold by making gold the entire focus of your outfit. Instead of taking the back seat let gold be the forerunner.

Gilded Age by lattes-n-lipstick featuring a silk skirt


H M short sleeve top, £60
Pied a Terre silk skirt, £38
J.Crew cotton stretch pants, £80
Ivanka Trump high heel pumps, $145
ASOS clutch handbag, $54
Marni bracelet, $345
J Crew genuine leather belt, $33

The Midas Touch
Thread gold thru your entire ensemble to achieve this sexy shimmery look.


All That Shimmers by lattes-n-lipstick featuring a hard case clutch


Alice Olivia crop top, £280
Etro wide leg pants, $710
Giuseppe Zanotti high heels, $650
Hard case clutch, $68
A V Max gold bangle, $45
Catherine Weitzman cocktail ring, $195
LK Designs stud earrings, €72




All That Glitters:
All that glitters isn't gold but in this case it is. Give a gold a prominent place in your ensemble rather it be a bottom or top and let it shine through.
All That Glitters by lattes-n-lipstick featuring denim tops


Denim top, $40
Robert Rodriguez silk skirt, £174
Lanvin strappy leather sandals, $1,245
Michael Kors white satchel, $328
House of Harlow 1960 gold jewelry, $66
Yochi dangling jewelry, $60
Jessica Elliot letter jewelry, $110
Sunglasses, $239
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Golden Accents

Accent your ensemble with gold to accomplish this look. Choose unexpected or unique pieces for a fresh take on a classic trend.



Tiffany Blue by lattes-n-lipstick featuring chain jewelry


Miss Selfridge shirts blouse, $61
J.Crew striped pants, $198
Wanted high heel sandals, $51
Mar Y Sol leather tote handbag, $88
Michael Kors brass jewelry, $63
Marc by Marc Jacobs chain jewelry, $98
THE CREATIVE ARCHIVES by MUNGO GURNEY square scarve, $35
Victoria Beckham mirrored sunglasses, £495
Laundry by Shelli Segal floppy hat, $68
Dolce Gabbana fragrance, $98
Charms Box, $595
1 comment on "Go for Gold: S/S 2012 Trend"

Thanks chiclets for your chic comments. I look forward to hearing more from you.

Forever chic,