Wednesday, January 18, 2012

A Brand Nude Year

Sunday night, I beat the winter doldrums by watching the sun shine on the Hollywood set at the 2012 Golden Globes. I truly love awards show season, especially the red carpet – not only to see all the fabulous gowns and jewels, but to spot trends. I’m happy to say, that this year, jewelry was front and center!

This season belonged to the nude dress. The color is the essence of elegance and simplicity but also begs to be paired with bolder accessory choices. Elle MacPherson, for example, stepped out in a stunner - a beautiful, nude Zac Posen gown that became even more of a statement when accessorized with her numerous sparkling, colored bangles and over-sized gold earrings. Charlize Theron also walked the red carpet in nude – a daring sculpted dress by Dior with a dangerously high slit. As for her jewels, Charlize wore Cartier and adorned herself with a very special vintage 1920’s Cartier headpiece - tres chic!


Kate Beckinsale was dressed in an hour-glass silhouette by Roberto Cavalli and accessorized with statement diamond earrings and bangles. I particularly enjoyed how Heidi Klum adorned her sleek backless dress with large turquoise stones. The perfect splash of color!


Elegant drop style earrings were definitely a style of choice for this season’s Globes. My favorites were worn by Julianne Moore and Salma Hayek. Julianne contrasted her stunning red tresses with emerald tassel earrings by Fred Leighton. Salma Hayek’s Art Deco inspired Gucci dress was perfectly accessorized with vintage gold Boucheron earrings.


Ultimately, when it comes to the red carpet, nothing shines brighter than diamonds, and Hollywood certainly brought their best this evening. Sofia Vergara’s midnight blue Vera Wang gown was perfectly accessorized by Harry Winston chandelier diamond earrings, exquisite diamond bangles and cocktail rings that sparkled a perfect icy white. Similarly, Jessica Chastain chose Harry Winston diamonds for the evening, pairing her Givenchy couture pearl-encrusted dress with a fabulous diamond bracelet and ring.


If this was a glimpse of what is to come this awards season, then we have a lot of great jewelry to look forward to.

Images: Elle Macpherson, courtesy: Glamour; Charlize Theron, courtesy: Temptalia; Kate Beckinsale, courtesy: Hairdresser on Fire; Heidi Klum, courtesy: MTV; Julianne Moore, courtesy: Temptalia; Salma Hayek, courtesy: Just Jared; Sofia Vergara, courtesy: Fox News; Jessica Chastain, courtesy: Jessica-Chastain.com

In the Loupe is authored by CIRCA’s resident trendspotter and style maven. She’s traveled the world, dabbling in high finance, haute cuisine, and fine art at one of the world’s leading auction houses, before finding her true calling in the world of priceless gems. The result is a genuine global luxury connoisseur, with a knowledge and appreciation of beauty, quality and true style. She is one of the industry’s foremost experts on the valuation of fine gems and jewelry, and is now happy to share her discerning eye and impeccable taste to help you look and feel fabulous! Print this post
 

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