Gold Rush

As plenty of royal-perfect pieces flooded the Fall 2012 runways, it seems a memorable “solid gold” performance was many a designer’s objective—and, it was glaring; they struck it. Evident in Michael Kors’ and Reem Acra’s long gowns with sexy-sheer panels and Monique Lhuillier and Paco Rabanne’s thigh-skimming minis with a futuristic feel, sparkle far exceeded mere glints. It dominated dozens of standout, covetable looks, making it one of the hottest trends in ready-to-wear and lust-worthy accessories. This season, don’t be ashamed to splurge, and make a point to pile on a number of glitzy extras—pure, gilded and ornamented to the max. In other words, proudly proclaim yourself a gold digger—or go for Baroque.

1/ French Connection top available at Ivy Hill, Central West End, 314.367.7004.

2/ Citrine by the Stones necklace available at Ivy Hill, Central West End, 314.367.7004.

3/ Wild Pair flats available at bakersshoes. com.

4/ BCBGMaxAzria skirt available at BCBGMaxAzria, Plaza Frontenac, 314.432.6166.

5/ Virgins, Saints & Angels belt available at Blush, Kirkwood, 314.965.4411.

6/ BCBGMaxAzria heels available at BCBGMaxAzria, Plaza Frontenac, 314.432.6166.

7/ bracelet available at Esther, Ladue, 314.432.5300.

8/ BCBGMaxAzria clutc h available at BCBGMaxAzria, Plaza Frontenac, 314.431.6166.

9/ BCBGMaxAzria necklace available at BCBGMaxAzria, Plaza Frontenac, 314.432.6166.

10/ Deux Lux clutc h available at Ivy Hill, Central West End, 314.367.7004.

11/ Jose & Maria Barrera earrings available at Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9811.

12/ Jimmy Choo pumps available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9200.

13/SEE Eyewear glasses available at SEE Eyewear, Saint Louis Galleria, 314.721.4065.

14/ Jimmy Choo handb ag available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9200.

15/ Ring available at Esther, Ladue, 314.432.5300.