Hi-Gloss

By InStyle.com
Feb 27, 2012 @ 3:31 pm
Hi-Gloss
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WHY WE LOVE IT

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With so many designers referencing the sea this season, there was an abundance of fabrics radiating iridescence, opalescence and water as if lit by moonlight. Though the glow tends to be more muted than red-carpet ready, all the better to light up real life-with subtlety.

HOW TO WEAR IT
When sequins were first strewn across day wear, doubters scoffed. Today, it?s no big deal to shimmer 24/7. Go with pearly colors in uncomplicated silhouettes. One shiny piece is sufficient. Avoid pink or red lips but not bronzer-shimmer really glows with a tan, however you achieve it.

Photos: (left to right) Giorgio Armani, Theyskens' Theory, Chanel, Reed Krakoff
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Topshop Skirt

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Polyester chiffon, $56; topshop.com.

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H&M Top

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Acrylic-cotton, $60; hm.com for stores.
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Michael Michael Kors Dress

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Cotton with paillettes, $195; at select Michael Kors stores.

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Fendi Sandals

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Metallic leather with wood, $695; 212-759-4646.

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Express T-Shirt

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Sequined polyester, $60; express.com.
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BCBGeneration Maxidress

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Polyester lamé, $148; at BCBGeneration.

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Alexander Wang Clutch

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Perch-skin rhodium hard-ware, $875; 212-977-9683.
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