Bright, Shiny Things!

Spring shimmers in the no-so-distant future, darlings!

Right: Aquilano e Rimondi
Left: Isaac Mizrahi, via nymag.com. Other runway pics courtesy style.com except where noted.
Oscar de la Renta shimmering floor length gown
Derek Lam, via nytimes.com
Versace
Carmen Marc Valvo; this and next via nymag.com
Hervé Léger
Kai Kuhne
Marios Schwab
Michael Kors
Reem Acra
Zac Posen
Verrier, via nymag.com
Richard Chai
Stephen Burrows
Sophia Kokosalaki

D&G
Karl Lagerfeld
Jean Paul Gaultier
Prada, via nytimes.com
Dsquared2
Elie Saab
3.1 Phillip Lim
Marc Jacobs
Alexander McQueen
In the shops:
Christian Louboutin Cotton Club Sigourney ankle boots, currently on sale at net-a-porter.com.
Chunky knit gold scarf, at shopintuition.com.
Runway handbag inspiration: Christian Lacroix clutch
Get the high shine drama with this stunning Roberto Cavalli metallic bracelet bag, on sale at net-a-porter.com.
If it is your believe that bigger is better, opt for this pink ASOS foil holdall – a shimmery gym bag may be just what Santa had in mind for you!
Superfine Liberty treated skinny jean, at shopbop.com. Hot!
Charles Nolan metallic hoodie, at the Intermix, New York. Visit intermixonline.com.
Shimmery silk wool pencil skirt and boxy jacket. Visit victoriassecret.com.
ISSA metallic jersey gown, at net-a-porter.com.
Deal of the Day: metallic lame tube dress, $19.80 at forever21.com!
Tory Burch Holland dress in silk ombré metallic plaid. Go to toryburch.com for this and next.
Tory Burch Ryanne dress
Alice + Olivia black sequined one-shoulder dress, at Neiman Marcus
Daibless betina sequin a-line dress, at shopgoldyn.com.
Charlotte Ronson Audrey dress in shimmer navy, pictured at right and available at pinkmascara.com.
TIBI Electric Lamé dress; this and next 2 at net-a-porter.com
3.1 Phillip Lim silk Lurex animal print bubble dress
Last look: Melissa Obadash metallic bandeau swimsuit at net-a-porter.com – CC loves!

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SILVER STREAK

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From gowns to galoshes, the second place medal comes in first!

This Brian Reyes silver and gold lamé dress, pictured at left, is sultry and sexy, with a delicate chiffon overlay and keyhole back detail. Even better, it's currently on sale at shopbop.com!

The black straps on this Philosophy di Alberta Feretti ruffled satin dress make it very “of the moment” (at right, for purchase at Neiman Marcus). And the gathered side makes for a forgiving fit for a historically difficult to wear shiny silk fabric!

This ABS metallic brocade sheath dress is deceptively simple, with a lovely textured fabric and flirty a-line shape (at Bloomingdale’s).

Or, gild any dress with an incredible (and surprisingly affordable!) Fallon Mesh Bandana Necklace. This and other amazing one-of-a-kind jewels are at Barneys New York – check them out!

For the ultimate in luxe silver, privileged are the few who get to wear Chanel Couture, like this gorgeous star brooch-detailed gown for the Spring 2008 Collection. Detail photo at left courtesy style.com.

Perhaps a bit more difficult to wear than a shiny frock, but certainly no less dramatic, is this Jean Paul Gaultier silver trench from the Spring RTW (runway shot at right via nymag.com/fashion). Maybe it's a tad Samantha on Sex and the City, but it could work splendidly for the right evening event. Shine on, darlings!

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