Trend Alert: Black and Gold


OK, I know there is something slightly trashy about black with gold, but I kinda like it. So shoot me! I particularly love the combination when it comes to shoes. But that’s me. If you want to stand out in a 70′s kind of way this spring, I say channel your inner Charlie’s Angel and subtly sparkle…while still wearing black! Black and gold is perfect for a date, or a night on the town.
What I'm wearing: 
From Temptation Boutique: Top: DKNY, Knee pants: Calvin Klein, Golden Chain belt and the Golden earrings, Boots: Hunter, Faux fur hooded puffer jacket: Estivaneli.


Here are 10 black with gold items I am loving right now:

  1. Fendi ‘Gilda’ Platform Sandal, $895
  2. Fernando Frisoni Gold Jackson Dress, $840
  3. Jimmy Choo ‘Kilda’ Peep Toe Pump, $995
  4. Michael Kors Collection Speed Clip Wraparound Maillot, $349
  5. 2B Rych Metallic-Jacquard Party Dress, $448
  6. Mars And Valentine ‘Underworld-Cerberus’ Ring, $174.90
  7. Lipsy Metallic Trim Bandeau Dress, $58.19
  8. Diane Von Furstenberg Metallic And Patent Leather Color-Block Ballet Flats, $200
  9. B Brian Atwood Fredrique Suede 8 Pumps, $325
  10. Honor Gold One Shoulder Dress With Sequin Trim, $68.04

Featured prominently on the Spring 2012 runways, most notably in Gucci's collection, the art deco-inspired pairing of black and gold is my current obsession. Luxe, rich, and undeniably glamorous, here are 5 black and gold pieces I'm loving.

1. Chevron Stripe Lurex Scarf, $49
Black and lurex chevron stripes are an instant update for any cold-weather look.



2. House of Harlow 1960 Tassled Chevron Earrings, $119
Nicole Richie mixes black leather with gold in these 3" statement earrings that are sure to turn heads.




3. Franchi Rashida Bag, $237
Delicate fringe and beaded accents makes this swinging cross-body bag a chic choice for an evening out.




4. Diane von Furstenberg Blee Metallic-Colorblock Dress, $398
A more modern take on the trend, a classic black sheath dress is updated with a metallic gold hem.



5. Jimmy Choo Koko Sandals, $1150
The perfect finish for any evening look, black suede platform sandals trimmed in gold.


While black and gold might be a color combo that’s always on trend for the holiday season, this past Milan Fashion Week saw a few fashion power houses utilize the metallic-meets-monochrome couple in some seriously drool-worthy designs. 

Labels like Roberto Cavalli,Moschino and Gucci sent models down the runway, working the sharp color combo in all sorts of varietiesfrom black and gold colored graphic prints, to metallic-embroidered jackets, pants and skirts.

While the hue duo would probably making any fashion fan reminiscence of the days of Gianni Versace prints from the early 90s, it looks like Donatella did decide to infuse some metallic gold in her Spring RTW 2012 collection, by pairing it up with whites and pastel-colored graphic prints instead of a dead-on black.




To help you infuse a bit of black and gold into your own springtime wardrobe, check out some of my top shopping picks above.
And with all of this talk about black and gold, why not take a listen to an excellent song by Sam Sparro, titled “Black and Gold”, who also happens to look classically chic in the video for it too!

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