Gilty Pleasures

Forget Eros! Midas has the magic touch! Plus: what’s better than pink and red on St. Valentine’s Day? Gold! Runway pics via style.com
Left: Christian Lacroix Couture
Right: Givenchy worn by Gisele in W
Prada
Gold nails at…
Alexander McQueen,
3.1 Phillip Lim and
Tuleh
Gold hair and eyes at Chanel
Louis Vuitton
“Gilt Trip” in W
Jimmy Choo Presta sandals, at net-a-porter.com
Proenza Schouler sandal at Bergdorf Goodman; pictured via harpersbazaar.com.
Mulberry Mabel snakeskin bag, currently 30% off at net-a-porter.com.
Louis Vuitton clutch, pictured via harpersbazaar.com.
Deal of the Day 1: DKNY Lurex jacquard mini, on sale for $177 at net-a-porter.com
Jill Stuart Elsa dress at chickdowntown.com.
Deal of the Day 2: Metallic dress, $69 at newport-news.com.
Michael Kors cashmere beaded dress, on sale at net-a-porter.com.
Larsen Gray open-back lamé dress, at shopbop.com.
Get golden, darlings! And Happy Valentine’s Day!
xoxox,
CC

Gilty Pleasures

Going for the gold?
Not just for Olympians!
Go on a gilt trip this fall . . .

Dig the foruitous alliteration here: Gisele wearing a daring gold Givenchy polyamide lamé dress on the pages of W Magazine.
Christian Lacroix Couture.

Runway images via style.com except where noted.
Chanel Couture geometricized gold bodice detailing - exquisite!
Michael Kors gold brocade strapless dress
A golden sheen at Anna Sui
Reem Acra belted shift, via nymag.com
Marc Jacobs turtleneck dress (begging for a belt, but still quite lovely!)
Miss Sixty sparkles, courtesy nymag.com
Jasmine di Milo gilt trousers - a super sexy way to wear the Katie Holmes baggy jeans trend!

This image and next via Paris Vogue
A model at John Galliano gets her head in the game!
At 3.1 Phillip Lim, a "vested" interest in gold
Rocker chic requires some gilty pleasure; Allegra Hicks gold accented dress and boots, via nymag.com
CC is a big FAN of this Rue du Mail ensemble; photo courtesy Paris Vogue
What to buy?
Perhaps a gilt topper, like this Milly metallic zigzag coat, available at Bergdorf Goodman
Or a short-sleeved version such as this J. Crew Soleil d’Or jacket, which is currently on sale at jcrew.com
3.1 Phillip Lim Lurex brocade dress.

Visit net-a-porter.com to buy this lovely layering piece!! CC can totally picture it with a swingy topper and patterned tights!
For your first fab fall cocktail party, try a belted D&G metallic floral dress, also at net-a-porter.com.
In small doses, gold sequins can really make an outfit!

How chic is this J. Crew gold Jingle blouse?
Gold Lurex short sleeve cardigan, at topshop.com - an excellent (and affordable!) piece for fall!
For you adventurous types, there are these Kohzo Denim "Goldplated" jeans. Go to vivre.com to buy.
A practical way to be gilt-y (as CC thinks this one might even work for the office, if accessorized approriately)? This 3.1 Phillip Lim metallic a-line skirt. Go to bergdorfgoodman.com to purchase.
As far accessories, go for the gold or just a hint of sparkle, as with this Millions of Smiles striped scarf. Love the gold & navy combo!

Visit shopbop.com

Gold shoes are always a fashion do!

Above:

Runway inspiration:

Matthew Williamson brocade lace-up booties

At left:

Strappy and fabulous Jimmy Choo Elipse leather sandals, at net-a-porter.com.

Remember, darlings, it is acceptable to wear sandals and open-toe shoes with opaque tights for autumn!!
Georgina Goodman metallic Heidi pump, at shopbop.com

CC is not very fond of the gold cowboy boots that have been popping up on her fave shopping web sites, but what about just a hint of gold, as with these Gaspard Yurkievich patent and gold ankle trim cone-heeled boots?

Visit asos.com to buy.

You know about the headband trend, right? Well, how fab is this Eugenia Kim sequin wide woven wrap? Go to shopbop.com to buy.

Metallic bags have been hot for several fall seasons in a row, so it’s safe to say that a Jimmy Choo Ramona gold patent bag is a sound fashion investment. Visit net-a-porter.com to purchase this arm candy (pictured at right)!
Another gold mine, in a distinctive shape: L.A.M.B. Angel Christine tote, pictured above and available at shopbop.com.

If something more petite is what you have in mind, mine for gold with this fabulous Roberto Cavalli foldover metallic clutch, available at net-a-porter.com.

Deal of the day: Botkier for Target wristlet – a mere $19.99!
CC leaves you with this gold medal winner:

a pair of shiny fingerless opera gloves.

Go to glovedup.com to buy.

And (don’t) feel gilt-y about it!!