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Slip on some glammy shades, doll. You thought that bling thing was over - that actual word actually is - , you were waving tah-tah to tin-foily accessories last year, trying to remember why you bought a shiny shiny clutch and then forget what you spent on it, and now -

“In spring you expect to see the same old fashion standby’s like cream, pastels, and floral prints, and this year is no different,” says Fashion IQ.

However, doll -

“However, this is also an exceptionally shiny year!” says Fashion IQ.

Exactly. Because whlie - 

”- Metallics never went out, they have also never been more in! Almost every designer exhibited some metallic piece in their show, and most did multiple pieces, sending models down the runways in head to toe gold and silver,” continues  Fashion IQ. “Elie Saab even based an entire show on gold alone. Although some designs were questionable (such as the super baggy gold pedal pushers by Dolce and Gabbana) -“

And those Balenciaga gold robo leggings? So so un-mignon, though, thank the gods and plastic surgeons responsible for Stephanie Seymour’s body, beaucoup bags for spring double-oh-seven are -

“Simply gorgeous, and a great addition to almost any wardrobe.”

Like this shimmery version of Marc Jacobs “Stam” metallic patchwork bag? Your K thinks it’s -

“Lust at first sight! Splurge-worthy!” says Haute Momma Stuff.

You swiped the words right from under my iBook’s typepad.  

And what do you think, Fashion IQ?  Do share, maybe your -

” - list of my top five favorite metallic pieces (post- Christmas, pre-birthday gift ideas to those who truly love me)…”

Like moi? I’ll be your sugar momma, go ahead and spill, give us your top five.

1. Fendi silver mini dress with black belt
2. Michael Kors golden evening dress with wide gold belt
3. Celine silver crocodile short trench
4. Versace gold strapless mini dress
5. Valentino silver short sleeve jacket

“As you can see, I have expensive tastes…*sigh* what is a poor (emphasis on poor), fashion writer supposed to do?”

Hustle hard, honey, and out run the “poor” preface to your fab work, or -

“Wait for the sale, or wait for the knockoff? Hmmm, decisions, decisions. Anyway, if you’re like me, and love the metallic look, you are going to need something to accessorize these gorgeous pieces with. Let’s start with womans favorite and most famous accessory- shoes!”

Do let’s start, doll. So -

“Designers like  Sergio Rossi -“

You got it, check these Sergio Rossi metallic crocodile sandals, which have Ms. Otherwise Urbane “drooling.” And then there’s -

”- Giuseppe Zanotti -“

Ooh la love, my Italiano lover, the genius behind these gold snake stamped cork wedges.

”- and the legendary  Jimmy Choo, (among others) have all exhibited gold or silver shoe designs for Spring, and Miu Miu even managed to pull off a few great gold-silver combo platforms. Silver is by far the most popular in apparel, but so far not in accessories. However, I have a feeling this will change as the year goes on, since some of this season’s hottest colors- white, black, and blue, just happen to all compliment silver.”

Thanks for the report, love.