All That Glitters This Season (NAPSA)—Maybe it’s because the price of gold has shot through the roof, but anything metallic is superhotright now. According to Style.com, we’re looking at “The Heavy-Metal Season” — with gold (and, to a lesser extent, silver and bronze) stealing the limelight in clothes, accessories, makeup and even home furnishings. But take care: Wear too much metallic at the same time and yourisk lookingless like the latest It Girl and more like one of the death-by-gold bodypainting victims in the James Bond movie “Goldfinger.” Here’s a look at what’s hot: The Midas Touch in Clothes Models in gold minis, gold trench coats and gold tights were blindingly present on all the runways. Just to break things up, they were followed by other models wearing black dresses with intricate gold detailing. One fashion designer, Donna Karan, was so smitten with all things gold that we'll leave it to you to guess what she namedher new fragrance. Shoes and Bags Every It Girl must have her It Bag, and one of the earliest contenders — Yves Saint Laurent’s “Double” bag — got a boost when Kirsten Dunst, Uma Thurman and Jessica Simpson were all spotted toting it. Its allure: The reversible carryall switches from glitzy bronze to classic chocolate. Pair up any of the hottest new bags with gold stilettos or wedges and you'reall set. Jewelry White pearls are out and metallic gold-toned ones are in— as are just about any kindof bold, gold necklace. “The strongest link in your wardrobe,” one magazine declared. Heavy Metal—Shimmering golds, hammered pewters and weathered silvers have been worked into this season’s fashions. Skin Care and Makeup Youthful skin will continue to be the gold standard. Women who use RoC’s new Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum boast a youthful radiance with less expression lines and sun damage. The serum is clinically proven to visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles after continued use. And those youthful faces will sparkle with shimmering gold-dusted cheekbones, iridescent gold-shadowed lids, and silver metallic blushes. HomeFurnishings The runway look hasfiltered all the way down to the home. Harper’s Bazaar, for example, advised readers “this is no time to keep things understated” in touting luxurious gold decoratives like pillows, quilts and glass room screens. “Drama is the card this season,” the magazine pronounced. For more beauty information and tips, visit the Web site www.rocskincare.com.
