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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
I’ve done something this week that I have not done in years – I am wearing gold jewelry for two days in a row. I know this may seem trite – but, in actuality we all are (what I’ve recently learned is referred to as) either “team gold” or “team silver.” I think it may be what we are intrinsically drawn to. However, I do believe that this “team” business needs to go. I mean, what about mixing the two? Designers do it. Watch makers do it. Why can’t we do it? Come to find out – we can but there are a few simple rules that I found that I think are spot on.
Today’s look for me is pretty casual. It’s supposed to rain all week so I think it’s one of those, “I’d rather be napping” kinda weeks. Meaning, I’m not in the mood to doll up on a rainy day. Is that just a me thing??
Super simple outfit with a colorful t-shirt but the jacket is a very high quality Italian cloth which I got on sale at Banana Republic!
Topic of the Day: Mixing Gold and Silver Accessories
I found this article from youlookfab.com which is a British blog but has some great tips. Love to know what you think about mixing and matching your gold and silver. Is it too much of a taboo?
It’s perfectly acceptable to mix gold and silver jewelry, but there are some simple rules that can help you do so with style:
- Keep your watch matched to the rings on that hand – it’s a good idea to match the metal of your wedding ring with your watch. You’ll be able to wear a ring in a different metal on the other hand though.
- Keep jewelry that is in close proximity the same metal – earrings and necklaces should be the same metal; rings and wrist adornments should be the same metal; belt and bag hardware should be the same metal.
- Keep all fine jewelry the same metal – if fine jewelry is all that you wear, it’s usually best to keep it either all gold or all silver.
- Ignore the above rules if the pieces that you wear are made of mixed metals themselves – jewelry or accessories that mix silver and gold will allow you match either metal.
A couple of things you don’t want to do:
- Wear gold and silver rings on the same hand
- Wear a fine gold and diamond wedding ring with a sporty silver watch on the same hand
This is a tricky subject to write about because there are exceptions to every rule. When in doubt, stick to wearing one type of metal at a time.
