Invest in... Sophisticated Earth Tones

Thursday, March 12, 2009

--By Kim Moshtaghi

Tory Burch Women's Brewster Clutch
Tory Burch "Brewster" Clutch

$395.00
Available at: bloomingdales.com
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Earth tones work wonders. I feel it every time I wear these beautiful colors together. The flow and softness of earth tones exude a tranquil, yet powerful presence. Being very sophisticated colors from the color wheel, they definitely make a statement without offending anyone. Plus, what else goes better with layered pearls and bold gold accessories?

Earth tone is a color scheme that gives off a comfortable and soothing feeling as it draws from a color palette of browns, greys, greens, and some reds. The colors are muted, but blend beautifully with all other colors, especially other colors from the earth tone color palette. I have chosen more smooth beige items that make it easier to blend to your liking.

The first item is a handbag from Tory Burch. This “Brewster” clutch features a gold chain that can be removed. The colors are a classic earth tone combination, with khaki and camel and gold-studded accents, which makes the bag more luxurious. This bag is definitely something that will go with any outfit and soften a dramatic look with the earth tone hues. This bag is very well made, and its front flap conceals a magnetic closure, making it convenient to open and close. The leather gives it a higher priced look without actually draining your wallet.

COOPERR TAN PATENT
Steve Madden "Cooperr" Peep Toe

$139.95
Available at: stevemadden.com

Speaking of class, I found a high end look for a steal and that’s something I’m always looking out for. This Milly Tweed Pencil Skirt looks like a million bucks. Tweed is always been the material that represents class-- St. John and Moschino are big supporters tweed. This particular tweed pencil skirt is a simple golden color that is sophisticated and polished. Paired with a silky, flowy blouse it will look phenomenal. This skirt will be wonderful for a professional office environment.

So now that we have a clutch, and skirt covered, lets proceed to my best friends: shoes. I found some great versatile shoes by Steve Madden. These “Cooperr” peep toes have a classic silhouette which is nice because they can be worn year after year. The color and the style give it a lasting look in fashion. The fun thing is that this shoe is a tan patent leather with an exotic, eye-catching look. The scaly finish on the shoe is more modern and soft looking. You can’t go wrong with this purchase, and with a 4.25 inch heel, how could you go unnoticed?
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Kim Moshtaghi
Kim Moshtaghi is a contributing writer for Adventures in the Stiletto Jungle. Born in Germany, Kim is currently based in sunny Del Mar, California, where she also serves as Stiletto Jungle's Director of Sales and Promotions. Kim has a communications degree, a third degree black belt, and a totally covetable Gucci handbag collection.