Golden Hour

Whether by way of sequins, lurex or lamé, gold is the most opulent and noticeable way to emulate ‘winning’. 

Winning at what, you ask? Winning at life – what else? Gold is all about high-octane glamour and confidence in the vein of Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway. We can’t help but associate gold with being a champion, and what better way to crown yourself  exactly that at the end of 2014?

If there’s one time of year when you’re allowed to go a little OTT and brighten up in the fashion department, it’s the holidays. Going for an LRD is one way to do this.  While head-to-toe gold can be a bit brash, it looks chic with black, navy, and neutrals. Beware of mixing the metallic with primary colours – it will be gaudy. Even if you’re just not the high-octane type, you can infuse your look with a smidgen of sparkle – a sophisticated gold clutch or a statement bangle.

Shop this edit: Online exclusive crystal flower and pearl gold headband – Jon Richard , Gold diamante and pearly flower necklace – Floozie by Frost French, Antique gold ‘Alexis’ sequin clutch bag – Phase Eight, Designer gold teardrop gem earrings – No. 1 Jenny Packham, Gold lurex plisse maxi dress – Miss Selfridge, Gold mae rings necklace – Phase Eight, Gold lurex shimmer t-shirt – Dorothy Perkins, Gold sequin pencil skirt – Miss Selfridge, Large gold plated dome ring – The Collection, Gold ‘Albert’ high heel – Carvela, Gold ‘Lavish’ flat slip ons – KG Kurt Geiger 

You can extend the look of victory down to the details, by adding a gold-toned bronzer, nail varnish or a bit of hair mist.

Shop this edit: Sun Glow Pressed Powder Duo in Peach Gold Gift Set – Sisley, Champs Elysées Eau de Toilette Gold Spray – Guerlain , Argan Gold Hair Mist – Kiehl’s, La Laque – 901 L’Oiseau de Feu top coat – Guerlain, Veluxe Pearlfusion Shadow: Brownluxe – MAC, Elizabeth Arden Ceramide gold ultra restorative capsules 

Whether you decide to work a full-length gold gown for a formal party or have one key glittering accessory, don’t go overboard with the rest of your styling, allowing the focus to be on your accolade –  your gold piece.