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Fruity Friday over at the Facebook page…bright, bold colors and prints! Stop by!

 

Robe of French fashion designer Paul Poiret (1879–1944). Fruits fabric designed by French Fauvist painter Raoul Dufy (1877-1953) for Bianchini-Férier (1924). collection: Musée Galliera, Paris. via Spectacles Selection

 

 

 

Corocraft Sterling Jelly Belly Fruit Basket Pin Clip 1944

 

 

Alphonse Mucha (Czech, Art Nouveau, 1860-1939): Fruit, 1897.

 

 

1954 lemon print dress, British Vogue

 

 

1961 ad

 

 

1960s Hawaiian Punch ad

 

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I absolutely love gold outtifs, but I think they can go very, very wrong if overdone. This is why whenever I wear gold outtifs, I try to stick to one colour scheme and keep the shoes and accessories simple! Gold is such a rich, beautiful tone, and overwhelming it is the last thing I want. I would style this gorgeous D G dress with nude/skin-toned, close-toed pumps, to keep with the same colour range as the gold. As much as I am a shoe fiend, I don’t think they should be the focal point of this outfit.To cinch the waist and add more shape, I would use a thin, nude belt. I would avoid any sort of coloured, metallic, or obvious buckle again keeping it simple. The jewelry is where I’d add the pop of colour. I’m picturing a turquoise tear-drop pendant that skims just below the colar bones. With a gold chain, of course. I cannot bring myself to put silver and gold together shudder. No bangles this time, but I’d wear my usual gold rings. Talking specifics, a gold knuckle ring and simpler gold band on one hand, and a large turquoise stone centre ring on the other, to match the necklace. My look is ALMOST pulled together, I swear! I would keep a nude lip with a bit of gloss, peach cheeks, and simple eye makeup a neutral-toned palette and a coat of mascara. I’m very proud of my long, thick Asian hair, so I would wear it down with large, natural-looking waves. My long dark hair is another reason why I would want to keep it simple with accessories! There’s already a large contrast between the black of my hair, and the rich gold colour of the dress. I follow you on Fashionista Talk (and Chictopia, if that counts). – Kathy

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