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SHOPPING
story by
Barbara Travis
s we jump with both feet, hands, and heart into the holiday season, make way for
“Gold Fever,” a highly contagious love for all things bright, beautiful, and golden.
Why gold? Because gold is a precious metal and
represents wealth, power, strength, resilience, and success.
And because it doesn’t rust, tarnish, or corrode, it
represents timelessness and things that last forever. Gold
also has divine, spiritual and cultural significance. For
all these reasons, gold is perennially a favorite choice for
holiday home décor and eye-catching fashion accessories.
Whatever it is you plan to wear to a festive function
this season, consider leveling it up with a chunky gold
necklace, a gold cuff bracelet, gold belt, or gold shoes…
just not all at once. If your outfit makes a bold statement
with a standout fabric, design, or print, it’s usually best
to accessorize conservatively—small or medium hoop or
stud earrings, narrow band or thin stack bracelets, clutch
bag, and non-attention-grabbing shoes.
On the other hand, should you have some spectacular
pieces of statement jewelry, choose one piece as the
showstopper and pair it with a garment that quietly
supports and enhances its performance like a background
singer or dancer does for the main attraction. Your
clothes and accessories should work together for a proper
presentation, not fight each other for attention.
Other wonderful metallics and colors like silver, bronze,
rose gold, and copper can also work holiday magic for
your wardrobe. All are excellent choices to add sparkle,
shine, and interest to whatever you’re wearing, and all
deserve a place in your seasonal accessory lineup.
But gold still takes the lead. When Olympic medals
are awarded, gold symbolizes the best, and the highest
standard of excellence is most always referred to as “the
gold standard.” So, keep that in mind this season as you
choose ways to adorn yourself and your home for the
holidays.
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