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Showing posts with label Berry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Berry. Show all posts

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Sugar Plums and Winter Berries

It's no secret that we here at Ruby Mines love the color red and all its similar-hued friends, its the perfect way to make the holidays a little brighter and keep your winter wardrobe vibrant. 
Tanya Mityushina by Rony Shram for Hamptons Magazine
Coco Rocha for Elle Quebec May 2011 by Nelson Simoneau
Anouck Lepere by Asa Tallgard in Gucci for Elle Russia November 2011

Jacquelyn Jablonski  in J.Ccrew

Nina Ricci Fall 2011 RTW 

Mila Krasnoiarova by Louis Christopher for Elle Vietnam August 2011

L'wren Scott Fall 2011 RTW
Cold Play Lucky Magazine October 2011

Anna Jagodzinska for Le Château Fall 2011 Campaign by Max Abadian

Drew Barrymore for Neiman Marcus “Art of Fashion” Campaign by Norman Jean Roy 
Hailey Clauson Zara TRF Fall 2011 Campaign

Anthropologie Pleats Abounding Tank and Maxi w Paired with Starshine Bolero

Marc Jacobs Rose Guipure Lace Dress
Emilia Nawarecka by Marcin Tyszka for Glamour Poland October 2011 
Leticia Lamb by Jason Mickle for Elle Mexico
Ksenia v Zhang Elle Singapore July 2011
Oscar de la Renta Fall 2011 RTW 
Svetlana Kuznetsova by Frauke Fischer for Fashion Gone Rogue
Bottega Veneta Fall 2011 Campaign Isabeli Fontana by Robert Polidori
Antonio Marras Fall 2011 RTW 
Anthropologie Gracia Dress
Anja RubikVogue Paris May 2011
Irina Shayk by Santiago Esteban for Elle Spain December 2011

Red is of course, gorgeous head to toe, but what I love most about these looks is that many are layered separates which allow you to mix and match various shades of reds and plums and the colors they play well with like neutrals, teal, mauve, or black, while enjoying the extra warmth of layers!

My favorite look right now is layering berries and violets with each other for a super rich look. If that look is too strong for you you can break up the reds and plums with lighter tones such as pinks, rosey-tones, lilacs and mauves.

Another striking look I'm looking forward to trying is layering these rich berry shades with a similar-hued shoe and then balancing the look with a neutral piece like a cardigan or a faux fur vest like the first photo or a short trench similar to the mauve piece Coco Rocha is wearing in the second.

If you usually don't wear vibrant colors like red - layering is a great way to safely introduce color without stepping too far out your comfort zone with a head to toe red look.

Either way, you can't loose; red is scientifically proven to be the most head-turning color,
and you me- I never argue with science...
Have a wonderful wonderful holiday everyone!!

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Rich Romantic Berry: this Fall's Red

Every fall I have to actively remind myself to wear more color.You might feel that with all the nuetral sweaters, earth-toned layers, grays and blacks floating around, it would be difficult to incorporate color into your look, but with Berry appearing to be falls new red- it can be easier than you think.
Berry and similar colors like wine, burgundy, bordeux, and plum are easier to wear than red and are also less tricky to shop for. So without further ado here are my favorite berry pieces for fall thus far, including editorials, shoes, clutches, and makeup.
Jovita Miseviciute in Eleganza Gipsy - I love how her lips match her dress
Buberry Silk Satin Peplum Dress
Sophia Vergarra looking incredible on Letterman wearing a wine colored dress
Carolina Herrera Draped V-Neck GownHilary Swank in Dolce & Gabbana Dress - Instyle September 2010
J.Crew Silk chiffon Arabelle crinkle gown
Burberry Plum Satin Dress with Pleat Front
Kate Spade Chime Heels
Very Berry Steal: Forever 21 Love 21 Burgundy Side Zip Top
Buy it HERE for only $19.80
O.P.I. Nail Lacquer in No Spain No Gain
Now onto Lipcolors. Rich Berry Lips add instant color and romance to any outfit.  
Match Your Berry Lips to your Dress
Lips: MAC lip liner in Half Red glossed with Cover girl Wetslicks in Clear Radiance
Burberry Prorsum Velvet Dress- Instyle August 2010

Here are my picks for Designer Berry Lip colors:
 Left to Right: Chanel Rogue Allure Luminous Satin Lipcolor in Fabulous
NARS Matte Velvet Lip Pencil in Damned
YSL Rogue Volupte 12 Forbidden Burgundy

If you are interested in Berry Lip colors that you can find at Drugstores, here are my top 4!
Left to Right: Loreal Color Riche 703 Cranberry
Loreal Color Riche 590 Blushing Berry
Mabelline Color Sensational Lip Color 175 Bit of Berry
Nuetrogena Moisture Shine Lipstick 400  Berry Blast

Also I highly recommend checking out THIS post by Karen at the Makeup and Beauty Blog (one of my favorite sites!) of NARS Holiday  Collection featuring incredible swatches of NARS Bougainville and Strawberry Fields Lip Gloss! They are soo gorgeous!
Dolce and Gabbana velvet clutch
ASOS Premium Cowl Neckl Velvet Dress
Fendi Maxi Polished leather shoulder bag

Shoes are a great way to add color to your fall /holiday looks. You can even wear them to work (they look excellent with gray suiting) as they are less severe than red. Here are my top 6 picks - 3 of which are under $100!

1. Carlos by Carlos Santana Queen's Pumps $89
2.Christian Louboutin Ronaldo Point -Toe Pumps $695
3. Mario Bologna Pumps with open toe $245
4. Brian Atwood Maniac Patent Platform Pumps -Bordeaux $580
5. Nine West Rocha Pump -Dark Red Suede $78.95
6. Guess Amazed Pumps, $98.95
And lastly, if you want to add some quick color to your dress, tie a berry, wine, or burgundy velvet ribbon around your waist as a sash. As you can see from the photo below, a little color goes a long way.
Karolina Kurkova in Louis Vuitton - Numero Tokyo December 2010
1. Wine Velvet Ribbon 3/8" Elizabeth's Embellishments
2. Wine Velvet Ribbon 7/8" Vogue Fabrics
3. Bordeaux Crushed Velvet Ribbon 1" MJ Trim

I hope you all enjoyed these berry, wine, burgundy, and plum ideas! Its easy to add color and romance to your fall wardrobe this season with rich berry dresses, tops, lips, nails, purses, shoes, and sashes!
Have a lovely day everyone!!