Friday, August 3, 2012 at 2:10PM Opulence Overdrive
Baroque opulence reigned at Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2012. Source: style.com
Originally posted in The LOOK
August always marks the beginning of fall..well, in the fashion world at least. The hotly-anticipated September issues hit newsstands bursting with fall's most covetable finds, while tired sale racks are replaced by shiny things for the new season. I don't want to rush summer (I mean, it's only the first week of August) but now's the time to start thinking about fall...
And this season, there's a lot to dream about. Where once opulence was considered over-the-top and out-of-touch, designers piled it on again in a big way, with brocade, feathers, black and gold all over the fall runways, from Dolce & Gabbana to Ralph Lauren. So why all the flourish and fuss? Blame it on the blockbusters; The Great Gatsby hits the big screen this December, extending our spring obsession with the roaring twenties. Flapper fringe, drop waists, feathers and art deco accents will give you that Buchanan-babe vibe, perfect for an East Egg soirée. I'm most excited about Anna Karenina, though, coming to TIFF this September. My inner Czarina can't wait to layer up with faux fur, crystals and military wool coats once the mercury drops to Moscow levels. With bold colour so prevalent for the past several seasons, moody black looks decidedly modern again, and lends a practical side to all the excess. Invest in the basics, be it a good wool coat or a well-made pair of boots, and then decorate with sparkly (yet affordable) abandon. After all, excess is only good in moderation (or something like that...)
Load it up. Pile it on. 'Tis the season for opulence, darlings!
Leo DiCaprio (as Jay Gatsby) with Carey Mulligan and Joel Edgerton (as Daisy and Tom Buchanan) in the upcoming The Great Gatsby
Source: IMDb
Stretch Deco Bracelet, $15, ALDO
Crochet Fringe Mini Dress, $150, Le Château
Metallic Snake Embossed Crossbody, $39.95, Le Château
Gilded feathers at Ralph Lauren Fall '12. Source: style.com
Necklace with Glass Beads and Fringe, $39.99, Sears
Colour Block Metallic Pumps, coming this fall to ALDO
Keira Knightley as Anna Karenina. Source: cineplex.com
ATTITUDE Belted Coat w Faux Fur Collar and Cuffs ($229.99) and Wrap Style Coat with Faux Fur Collar ($179.99), Sears
Ruched Lace T, $35, American Eagle Outfitters
Parkhurst Faux Fur Headbands, $20 each, Sears
Crepe de Chine Blouse, $39.99, Le Château
St. Basil's Cathedral X-Large 3-D Puzzle, $39.99, Sears
Cocoa Jewelry Crystal Antique Cuff, $60, Sears
Victorian Suede Ankle Boots, $119.98, ALDO
