Metallics

The easiest way to garner a little extra attention this season may just be with a flash of metallic on your footwear. Silver-toned heels turned heads on the Spring '13 runways at Dior, J.Crew, and Prada, but the high-impact effect is easy to take from the catwalk to the street. Flats, low heels, wedges, and oxford silhouettes make it easy to wear Spring's metallic trend with everything from your laid-back basics to your special-occasion dresses. We've handpicked 12 of our favorites — just be warned that they're sure to elicit some serious shoe envy whenever you slip them on.

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Sometimes all you need is the right color combination to make a space or update your digs. Mixing vibrant orange with charcoal gray combines a pop of color with a masculine hue in a sophisticated way. While doing a little holiday shopping, we couldn't help but notice this color combination in everything from textured throws to patterned pillows. Inspired by this unexpected palette, these eight pieces are ones you may just want to add to your wish list this holiday season!

When we spotted this adorable photo of designer and blogger Joy D. Cho in Anthropologie's magazine, it served as a timely reminder Cho's fabulous gold wallpaper design (seen in the background here). We've been eying up gold wallpapers for a while, and we're bringing you nine of our current favorites — including Cho's, of course!

Metallics made their way onto our footwear and right into our Spring wardrobes, which means they don't come with an off-limits-till-New-Years disclaimer anymore. This season, we're adding interest and a little luxe to our look with a metallic sheen on just about anything — and we're showing you how to wear it right with one very versatile metallic skirt. Inside, we've styled five perfect looks to take you from the office out to drinks with the girls, and everything in between. Click on to see and shop five ways to get in on the metallic trend right now.

When canvassing the Spring '12 runways, it can be tough to pinpoint the most complementary and standout hues, especially when you also take into account that most of us are not flaunting supermodel body types. We're not going to let that stop us from wearing the prettiest, brightest, and most flattering shades for our shapes. We've culled the most universally versatile and real-life wearable colors for you to try on for size. First up: pops of purple. The cool undertones of violets, lavenders, and mauves bring out the warmth of your skin tone and eye color, while the ultra feminine shade instantly injects a girlie vibe and slimming illusion. Click through to see more of Spring's color palettes and find out how they'll work their way into your wardrobe.