How to be the Best Dressed Wedding Guest This Season

There are certain fashion rules you must abide by as a wedding guest: Never upstage the bride. Never wear white. Don't show up underdressed. Don't dress too sexy. 

I must say, I'm not all that motivated by "Don'ts". Instead, I've come up with some fashion guidelines which are sure to make you the best dressed wedding guest at this season's festivities. 

Statement Shoes
No one will ever fault you for fabulous shoes, but you can be sure they'll be talking about them! Shoes are a nonthreatening way to elevate your look and stand out. I'm loving sexy strappy sandals this season. I love the Nunaked from Stuart Weitzman for neutrals, but am also coveting the below to spice things up.

Manolo Blahnik | Jimmy Choo | Sandro | SJP

Color!
Special occasions are a great excuse to step out of your color comfort zone. Personally I feel most comfortable in all black in my day to day life. It's easy and chic and I never feel underdressed wearing it. When it comes to buying an occasion dress you can make the dress your statement and keep the accessories simple. When selecting a colorful dress I make sure to pay attention to fit, fabric, and construction. This is something worth the splurge because colored fabrics do not hide flaws as well as black.

Cushnie et Ochs | Zimmermann | L'Agence | Zimmermann

Complementary Jewelry
Jewelry is my passion, of course! I love the unexpected look of double Svelte Metals cuffs with a cocktail dress. I also love necklaces and earrings that feel special without overpowering the look.

Chloe | Jennie Kwon | Lulu Frost | Maiyet

Happy dressing! I would love for you to share your wedding style with me over on Instagram! You can find us @SvelteMetals.

Our #NYFW Picks for Fall '15

With all eyes on New York Fashion Week, we're feeling very inspired by Fall '15. Check out our favorite RTW looks below and the Svelte pieces we think complement the looks perfectly! 

3.1 Phillip Lim | BARTEL CUFF

Badgley Mischka | WELLS RING

Cushnie Et Ochs | MACON CUFF

Introducing the Lancaster II

We're so excited to officially unveil the new Lancaster II! The two-tier ring is the perfect companion to the Lancaster; it can be stacked on top or beside it (as shown in the below video by our fab friend, Nichole Ciotti of Vanilla Extract). 

As always, we love seeing how you style your Svelte! Don't forget to tag #SvelteMetals for a chance to be featured across our social channels @SvelteMetals.

Last Minute Valentine's Gift Ideas for Her

Fellas, this one's for you! With Valentine's Day coming up this week, we thought we'd save you from the usual sweet-but-uninspired chocolates and flowers routine. If you ask us, the perfect V-Day gift is thoughtful, luxe, and yes, a little naughty. Before you run off and get carried away, remember that gifting her something she'd actually want is key. Having a hard time coming up with the perfect gift? We've selected our favorite sexy (and subtle!) pieces to inspire you.

1. Smythson Leather Bound Journal 2. Double Svelte Metals Bartel Cuffs 3. Cheeki Racy Lacy  
4. elizabethW Sleep Mask 5. Karl Lagerfeld Fingerless Gloves 6. Alexander McQueen Silk Scarf

Svelte Metals x Wai Ming Spring '14

When one of our favorite brands, Wai Ming, approached us about providing accessories to complement their Spring '14 lookbook we were floored. Starting with her Spring 2012 debut collection, Emily Brady Koplar continues to update classic silhouettes with unexpected (yet refined) details. It's no wonder industry leaders like Refinery29, InStyle, and People StyleWatch have taken notice of Wai Ming. We're dreaming of the pretty fan print that takes the stage for Spring '14. Wai Ming is available online and at a boutique near you.  

Mixing Metals: Father Time

Bold wrist watches are a great way to up your arm candy look and the perfect opportunity to try out #MixingMetals. Spanning an array of price points, check out the ones we are coveting below. 

1. Michael Kors 2. Marc by Marc Jacobs 3. Kate Spade New York 4. Michael Kors 5. Nixon 6. Movado 7. Nixon 8. Swatch 9. Kate Spade New York 10. Movado 11. Marc by Marc Jacobs 12. Karl Lagerfeld


Svelte Tip: Have small wrists? Stick to watches with removable links to get the perfect fit. Most retailers will remove links for you at no extra charge.

Why We Don't Agree with Rachel Zoe's 'Dos and Don'ts'

While we adore and respect celebrity stylist and designer, Rachel Zoe, we don’t feel the same about some of the fashion advice she gave to Glamour magazine readers. Among the list, Rachel declares mixing hardware a “Don’t”. 

We couldn't believe the boho-chic Ms. Zoe was against #MixingMetals, so we scrolled through the countless Pins of the fashion maven. We are relieved to report that she does, in fact, deviate from her Don'ts, namely when it comes to jewelry. Zoe is often found piling on tons of gold pieces while still wearing her 10-carat diamond and platinum Neil Lane ring.   Check out her fabulous looks below!

Drenched in pearls, gems, and mixed metals in InStyle

     

Here in oversized gold chain bracelet and silver ring.

In this heavily gold look, Zoe's platinum "Push Present" (for son Ryder) pops

To be fair, Rachel goes on to detail plenty of helpful style advice we love.  Check out her list of Dos and Don'ts over at Glamour for some inspiration.