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Showing posts with label holiday 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday 2011. 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!!

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Black December Lace

Black lace is one of those items you can never have too much of - its always makes you look and feel feminine, chic, and fashionable. Its also surprisingly easy to wear- because of its inherit ornateness it requires minimal accessories and is therefore much less effort than any other LBD. 
Net-a-Porter August Fashion Guide - gorgeous!!
Paula Zago by Gustavo Marx for Cake #3 
Arizona Muse by Hedi Slimane for Vogue Russia December 2011

Michelle Buswell by Erick Basilio for Kurv Magazine
Linda Vojtova David Roemer Vogue Russia August 2011

Emilio Pucci Fall 2012 Runway- oh how I adore Isabeli Fontana!
Lara Stone by Alasdair McLellan for Self Service SS 2011
Mackenzie Hamilton by Rony Shram for Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam
Karlina Caune by Jørgen Gomnæs for Costume Norway December 2011 
Monique Lhuillier Fall 2011 RTW 
 
Iekeliene Stange by Naomi Yang for Vogue Taiwan

Tara Gill by Lily & Lilac for Dress to Kill Fall 2011
Lydia Willemina by Max Doyle for Vogue Australia August 2011

I love how lace pieces allow you to create a certain mood- retro, glamorous, Italian bombshell, ultra feminine, whatever. Even your choice in hairstyle can change the whole mood of the dress: voluminous layers, soft old hollywood waves, a faux bob, or even a Dolce Gabbana-style french twist with whispy strands near your face. 
Most of all, lace makes you feel like a woman- its delicate but very alluring and pretty much makes you feel like the best version of you. :)