Luck (and glamour!) of the Irish..

St. Patti's is one of our all time favorite holidays, especially here is Chicago where river dying, Irish coffee, parades, and posing for photos with police horses are all apart of a rich, well celebrated tradition. But as far as fashion goes, the attire is predominately dictated by whatever green tack the street sellers are offering. So if you find that you'd like to take things up a notch this year, here is an abundance of green glamour...

Elie Saab Spring 2011 RTW 

 Ruby Mines Emerald Crystal Encrusted Sterling Silver Tassel Earrings

 

  Jessica Miller for Blugirl Spring 2012 Campaign by Michelangelo di Battista 

 Everyone's favorite dress from Atonement

 via pinterest

 

 Ashley Green Lucky Magazine

Natasha Poly for Jil Sander Spring 2012 

 

 Elie Saab Spring 2012 Runway

 

Milly by Michelle Smith Spring 2011 RTW 

Mulberry Oversized Alexa Bag in Cabbage Green

 Milly by Michelle Smith Spring 2011 RTW 

Vintage Van cleef and Arpels Malachite and Gold Necklace from Princess Grace of Monaco's collection

 

 Anna Sui Resort 2012

 

 Toni Garrn & Ymre Stiekema for Max Mara Studio Spring 2012 

 

Any one of these looks will not only help you stand out in the St. Patrick's day crowds but are sure to bring you a whole lot of luck. ;)

Have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day everyone!!!

Styling Inspiration: New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is in just a few days.. time for all the glimmer and shimmer...

Olivia Pires by Carolina Palmgren for Fashion Gone Rogue

Eva Mendes by Kayt Jones for Elle France October 2011

Elie Saab Fall 2011 RTW Runway

Collette Dinnigan Spring 2012 RTW 

Ranya Mordanova for Stradivarius Christmas 2011 Campaign by Papo Waisman

Olivia Pires by Carolina Palmgren for Fashion Gone Rogue

Anja Rubik by Ezra Petronio for Self Service FW 2011

Reem Acra 2012 Resort

Laura Kell & Gabrielle Lussier by Zhang Jingna for Flare

Collette Dinnigan Spring 2012 RTW

Jason Wu Fall 2011 RTW Runway

Krystal Reeve by Stephen M Loban 

Zac Posen Resort 2012 

Sophie Vlaming by Asa Tallgard for Elle Russia January 2012

Collette Dinnigan Spring 2012 RTW 

Sophie Vlaming by Asa Tallgard for Elle Russia January 2012 

Zac Posen Spring 2012 RTW Runway

Collette Dinnigan Spring 2012 RTW 

Marchesa Fall 2011 RTW Runway

Whatever you choose to wear have a truly wonderful New Year's Eve and a lovely New Year!!

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!!