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How to Wear Jewel Tones Right Now!

Allison McNamara — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:22:47 PST

Jewel tones are the must-have colors of the season, and celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Rosie Huntington-Whitely have already started rocking this look. We fell in love with these brilliant hues on the Gucci runway, inspiring us to style the key colors for everyday. In today's episode of Currently Trending, we show you three chic ways to slip into these shades for every occasion. On Allison: James Perse top, Tory Burch skirt, Lia Sophia bracelet.

5 Jazzed-Up Jewel Tone Looks to Try This Winter

Brittney Stephens — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:30:48 PST

Look, just because it's Winter and we're being plagued by cold weather and pitch-black darkness at 5 p.m., doesn't mean we can't brighten things up a little with our outfits. Fortunately, jewel tones are bigger than ever this season - we saw them dazzle down the runways at Gucci, Diane von Furstenberg, Victoria Beckham, and more - and there are a litany of amazing color combinations that just so happen to flatter everyone. Whether you try out a bright orange blouse tucked into a fuchsia mini, or a pair of ruby-hued pants with a mustard blouse, these precious, sumptuous jewel hues are a sophisticated way to dress up any day or evening look. Click through now to see and shop five cool color combos to try out this season.

Fashion Moment: Color Play

OnSugar Blog — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:00:47 PDT

Bright colors are such a fun way to inject a playful touch to your outfit, and OnSugar blog The Artful Shopper is giving us more reason to try it out with this super cute Alice & Olivia Summer video - check it out!

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When I came across this Alice & Olivia video for their Summer 2011 collection I had to share this for my post on summer brights and the colorblocking trend we're seeing that are so hot in fashion right now! What is colorblocking? You've probably heard of the trend that started in early spring that's punctuated by pops of bold color and highlighted by the mixing and matching of separates in all-over hues, in sometimes unexpected ways. Strong prints with geometric shapes in solid hues are big for fall and an all-over wash of striking color is very of-the-moment, for accessories too.

See more bright color inspiration from The Artful Shopper here or start your own OnSugar blog. We may just feature you on Fab!

Inspired Style: Mixing Jewel Tones

Melody Nazarian — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:16:10 PST

While Jessica Alba and Diane Kruger were battling it out in Gucci at a Paris dinner, Olivia Wilde was standing out on her own. The slim silhouette of her Gucci jumpsuit is killer, but it's the mix of jewel tones - emerald green, blue, purple - that really pops. It would be hard to re-create this entire look, but let's draw inspiration by pairing various jewel tones and then toning it all down with black. Sounds like a brilliant plan! Click on the items to buy.

Celebrity Style: Katherine Heigl

FabSugar — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:00:22 PST

Newlywed Katherine Heigl went furniture shopping in LA yesterday looking casual yet stylish. I admire that instead of throwing on sweats like so many stars, she chose a teal Marc by Marc Jacobs ruffle blouse, a Jimmy Choo bag, and Tory Burch leopard flats. Her sunnies are a little ill fitting, but I'll get over it because I'm digging the jewel tones in her outfit.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Corded Cotton Dobby - Sold Out	J Brand 22" Lovestory - Sold Out
TORY BURCH Reva Leopard Haircalf Print Ballet Flat - Sold Out	Jimmy Choo Patent Leather Riki Ring Bag - Sold Out
UO Grandpa Cardigan - Sold Out	Calvin Klein honey brown woven leather basic belt - Sold Out
MARC by Marc Jacobs Logo Shield Sunglasses - Sold Out	Jennifer Zeuner Love Stud Earrings - Sold Out

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The Bag to Have: Banana Republic Silk Clutch

FabSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:30:22 PST

Jewel tones are one of the greatest things to happen in fashion in a long time. The rich burst of color they provide is nothing short of amazing. Take these Banana Republic Silk Clutches ($50 each). They're regal, chic, dazzling, and the list goes on. For that price, I'll take the kayak yellow, brinjal purple, and artisan blue. Maybe you can even gift one to a close friend as well as yourself.

The Delicious Party Frocks of Lanvin

FabSugar — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 06:00:22 PDT

I refuse to accept the fact that the European Spring ready-to-wear shows are over. So, I will continue to believe by sharing some more of my highlights; I'm sure you won't mind. Lanvin concluded Paris and what a grande finale it was. While the rest of the collection was magically inventive, and wonderfully wearable, these jewel-toned party frocks stole my heart. Words can't describe the sensations these fabric creations arouse in me. Ok, now I know you're thinking I've gone fashion cuckoo. Well think what you want, but these Alber Elbaz dresses were the ne plus ultra of Paris. As the designer puts it: "Everything is about ease for the woman...zip it on, zip it off, that's it." You heard the man - that's it!

Primetime Emmy Awards: Jewel Tones

FabSugar — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 22:55:51 PDT

Canary diamond, ruby, sapphire, and amethyst all showed up on the red carpet tonight, but not just in jewelry form! These ladies accessorized their ice with bold, jewel-toned gowns: Felicity Huffman and Julie Louis-Dreyfus went with a lovely shade of purple, while Portia, Ellen, and America chose hues of blues. Ali Larter looked fantastic in ruby red and Minnie Driver pulled off canary diamond perfectly. Bold, beautiful jewel tones all around!

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Designer Spotlight: Katy Rodriguez

FabSugar — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:30:33 PDT

Drama, luxury and jewel tones are words to describe Katy Rodriguez's Fall collection. But there's a lot more to this designer than that...

Born and raised in San Francisco, Katy Rodriguez initially made her mark in 1996 as co-founder of designer vintage store, Resurrection. With business partner Mark Haddawy, she also collaborated on a collection of their own called 'caitie et marc.'

Known for her abilities to cultivate the best vintage from around the world, Rodriguez has also been recognized by Vogue on its annual Best Dressed List. In 2005, Rodriguez struck out on her own, debuting her eponymous collection. Chosen as one of Gen Art’s “Fresh Faces,” Rodriguez showed her Spring 2007 collection at the Gen Art Show in October of 2006. She went on to show her Fall 2007 collection at the Gramercy Park Hotel at an intimate gathering of celebrity clients and editors.

Back to the drama, luxury and jewel tones. Her entire Fall collection can be found here and prices begin at $750.

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Marc Jacobs Fall 2012

Marisa Tom — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:33:29 PST

One thing's for sure - nothing is off limits or out of the realm of possibility when Marc Jacobs is at the helm. Set in a Rachel Feinstein-designed storybook-inspired castle-in-ruins Winter wonderland, he presented his Fall '12 lineup with more than just a little fashion fanfare. The first word that comes to mind? Hats! And lots of them, all by mastermind milliner Stephen Jones; each one more wonderfully whimsical than the one before. These wild toppers, in addition to the parade of rich, slightly oversized outerwear, giant safety pin closures, bejeweled square-toed shoes, luxe ostrich-skin handbags, and more, served as a serious testament to Marc's vivid imagination. All flights of fancy aside, though, there were ultra-wearable pieces peeking out from under the more fantastical garb. To this point, we spied cozy layered tweeds in muted tones, shimmery metallic pencil skirts in looser silhouettes, and slick cropped pants sent out in leather, brocade, and jacquard versions. Marc Jacobs's Les Misérables-meets-Dickensian disco-meets Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter tea party collection certainly highlighted the fact that fashion, at its core, is whatever you make of it . . . and yes, wildly fun.

Trends: rich textiles like brocade and jacquard, floppy hats, oversized outerwear, fur-accented accessories.
Colors: Muted jewel tones - green, purple, ruby red, pink, slate gray, and black.
Key Piece: Slightly oversized coats in luxe fabrics and cropped pants in every texture, from leather to brocade.
Accessories: Fabulously fantastical hats in every color, square-toed shoes with crystallized buckles, long opera-length gloves with finger cutouts, and large boxy totes, some covered in fur, some made in decadent ostrich skin textures.
Who Would Wear It: The fashion-daring set, like Anna Dello Russo.