Heavy Metal: Go For The Gold With These 5 Shimmering Shades
by Annie Wazer | 4:25 pm, July 15th, 2011
No longer relegated to holiday parties alone, shiny knits are making a comeback in a big way this season. Seen on models and fashion-folk alike, sequins and sparkles galore glam up a simple look or add some extra zest into an eye-catching outfit.
From gold, to silver, to sequins, to bronze, to gunmetal, we’ve found the best in metallics to compliment your summer wardrobe. Check out these summer stunners in the slideshow below!
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1. Gold
Jacket: Jill Sander , available at Neiman Marcus for $540; Dress: American Apparel , available at American Apparel for $75; Shirt: Alice + Olivia , available at Last Call by Neiman Marcus for $169; Makeup: Tarina Tarantino , available at Sephora for $19; Necklace: Topshop , available at Topshop for $50; Bracelet: Kenneth Jay Lane , available at Bloomingdale's for $100.
2. Silver
Dress on Left: Vero Moda , available at ASOS for $41; Dress on Right: Alice + Olivia , available at Nordstrom for $195; Sweater: Vince , available at Piperlime for $192; Shorts: ; Clutch: Franchi , available at Nordstrom for $118; Shorts: Alice + Olivia , available at Cusp for $198; Necklace: ABS by Allen Schwartz , available at Bloomingdale's for $250; Bracelet: Eddie Bauer , available at Eddie Bauer for $35; Shoes: Joe's Jeans , available at Endless for $45.
3. Sequins
Dress on Left: French Connection , available at ASOS for $138; Top: Vince , available at Piperlime for $295; Necklace: Elie Tahari , available at Bergdorf Goodman for $243; Sweater: Robbi & Nikki , available at YOOX for $75; Clutch: Tasha , available at Nordstrom for $98; Nail Polish: Sephora by O.P.I. , available at Sephora for $9.50; Ring: Max and Chloe , available at Max and Chloe for $70; Dress on Right: French Connection , available at Bloomingdale's for $298.
4. Bronze
Shirt: Amanda Uprichard , available at Piperlime for $60; Pants: MOTO , available at Topshop for $120; Shoes: Michael by Michael Kors , available at Jildor for $91; Bag: Gap , available at Gap for $20; Eyeshadow: Lorac , available at Sephora for $26; Earrings: Topshop , available at Topshop for $20; Dress on Left: BCBGMAXAZRIA , available at Lord and Taylor for $228; Dress on Right: Halston Heritage , available at YOOX for $225.
5. Gunmetal
Dress: Antik Batik , available at The Outnet for $251; Jacket on Right: Aryn K. , available at Piperlime for $99; Jacket on Left: Whitney Eve , available at Piperlime for $131; Clutch: Lulu Townsend , available at DSW for $30; Earrings: Kara by Kara Ross , available at Couture Candy for $96; Ring: Juicy Couture , available at Zappos Couture for $88; Shoes: Bourne , available at Lord and Taylor for $132; Model on Left's Dress: Foley and Corinna , available at Foley and Corinna for $237.50; Model on Right's Dress: BCBGeneration , available at Piperlime for $63.
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