Shine is not just for night anymore
The cold gray days and long dark nights of winter make me hungry for the sun and spring. And along with vegetable gardens, I long for spring clothes. I feed this desire by tearing through fashion magazines and blogs, looking for what promise to be the best trends of the warm weather seasons. One of my favorites is the appearance of metallics for day, especially in accessories. Handbags, shoes, scarves, belts are all polished silver and gold and pewter, ready to reflect the warm sun and add a touch of elegance to any outfit. Modern metal can be in the shape of an accent piece, or can dominate an entire outfit. I prefer an accent touch myself, as it is difficult to pull off an entire outfit of shine, shine, shine. I find these metallic pieces work best when contrasted with a soft fabric or a dark color. I also love the trend to lower, chunkier heels and flats. I love towering heels as much as the next person, but practicality demands something I can wear day into night since I’m on my feet and moving about so much. Imagine my thrill when I saw the gorgeous flat that Marc Jacobs has designed, in wonderful patterns and colors and a pointed toe that elongates the leg. Come spring, we’ll be looking for structured bags in metallics and lower shoes that combine comfort and style. I can’t wait, can you?
Doris' Closet Consignment 