Heavy Metal: Metallics in 2012

1. Lace-Up Metal Detail Bootie
2. Rattle Brodie Skinny Pant
3. Metallic Gold Tie Neck Silk Top
4. Metallic Striped Dress
5. Metallic Striped Fine Knit Sweater
6. Christian Louboutin Studded Leather Pumps
7. Chunk Knit Metallic Beret
8. Native Dress
9. Mirror Embellished Metallic Tweed Jacket
10. Party Shorts
11. Michael Kors Gold Skinny Jean
12. Vivienne Westwood Rust Fulfillment Dress
13. Metallic Faux Leather Biker Jacket
14. Silver Metallic Belt
15. Lace Metallic Skirt
16. Cambridge Satchel in Gold

Metallics are trending big time right now, and there are so many ways to get in on the action! Above are my favorite picks to add some metallic detailing to your look. While some are only to lust after (hello, Marc Jacobs metallic striped dress & Christian Louboutin studded heels!), others are way more likely to enter into the everyday gal's wardrobe this year. Some of the very affordable items include the biker jacket and lace metallic skirt, each of which is under $35! I absolutely love the red lace & metallic skirt. Combining metallic and lace (which is really hot right now) is the perfect combination of masculine and femininity. The red color makes it even fiercer.

If you're not into making this kind of statement right away, try something a little more subdued like the silver metallic skinny belt or a tie neck bow blouse in a softer color like copper rust. If you're ready to dive right into the trend, go crazy with some statement pants in metallic snakeskin or classic gold. Dress them up with one of this season's peter pan collared or tie neck blouses or don them on the weekend with an over sized sweater and combat boots.

I plan to add metallics to my wardrobe in the form of jeans, belts, shoes, and I would love to save up for the Cambridge Satchel in metallic gold or silver! I think this bag is so perfect, being a messenger, and literally goes with anything! I think I'm in love!

Metallics are so versatile, they can literally take you from rocker to sophisticated glam depending on the piece. Have fun with the trend and wear it everywhere from a party to your morning coffee run! Pin It Now!