Sequins Not Just for Clubbing Anymore
You can’t really go shopping anywhere this year without seeing sequins somewhere. They are very hot, and why not. Sexy, flashy, and glamorous is coming from night to day wear in very simple styles.
Wear the classic sequin sheath at night, of course, but there are ways you can dress sequins down for your day wear as well without looking like you just crawled in from the night before. Work them with flats like Calvin Klein’s classic ballet. The original details on this simple slipper are divine. Pair a sequined top with some skinny jeans from either DKNY or Jordache, dressy heels, and your look is no longer evening wear. Neutral handbags in earth tones are perfect for every day because they match everything from wild prints to flashy sequins.
Take it easy on the accessories when you are wearing sequins, they have all the flash you need. Try out some daytime headwear as well from Collection XIIX. Here you will find some very pretty fabric-wrapped headbands that give a quick, pretty fix on humid days, and dress down a sequined look in a jiffy. This years swingy cropped sleeve jackets will work well over any sequin tops or dresses you try out. They add a casual daytime feel to the outfit, and can be taken off when you step out for drinks after work.
Pina Ferlisi recently showcased her Spring line to Elle Magazine’s fashion editor. This year from Generra you are going to see Ferlisi’s vision come to life in pieces that are easy, versatile, and can be taken from day to night in a flash. Strong spring colors are abundant with a lot of meridian blues, jeweled tones, and vivid prints. She wants her designs to be out on a boat with cocktails or out with the girls just relaxing. Her jeans carry a wider leg to elongate looks and she pairs them with second skin racer back tees and tanks. You are also going to see a lot of tunics coming out of her spring and summer collection that can be worn as is or paired with shorts or a mini. Washed silks are the staple fabric in the collection to provide elegance, comfort, and versatility her favorite term when it comes to fashion. She has added some bags to this year’s collection as well with a host of white leather, silver and burnished hardware and this year she is featuring snap on accessories that literally snap right on the bag to give your bag its own accessory.
The house of Ricci was built by Nina Ricci and her son Robert in 1932 and business literally exploded when the refined, feminine, and romantic look of Maria “Nina” Ricci put her own tastes into the clothes she made. Her son is the Einstein behind L’Air Du Temps fragrance – the ultimate post war perfume — which continues to sell off the shelves today.