One question I get a lot is how to mix metals.
I’ll be honest, this is a trend I avoided for a long time. I was never a big fan of mixing metals until I saw this Michael Kors chronograph watch with the dual-tone wristband.
I fell in love with it and asked for it for Christmas, and ever since I have felt thoroughly liberated to mix metals because I figure I’ve got ’em both covered in my watch band.
And really, it’s as simple as that.
Wear one piece of jewelry that combines silver and gold, and then you’re free to wear silver or gold in the rest of your accessories. In the image above, I have pictured a two-tone bracelet, gold earrings, and silver sandals. It totally works, right? The bracelet pulls it all together.
Here’s another example, this time with a necklace that mixes metals.
Check out the quick video I put together. Warning: it ends rather abruptly, lol. I actually split this one off of another so I didn’t say good-bye. I’m still trying to get comfortable with this video thing! And also, yes, my last three videos were all done in a row and I never thought to change my shirt. D’oh. Anyway, here it is.
In the video and in the top outfit in this post, I featured the Stella & Dot Luna Wrap Bracelet.
In the second outfit, I pictured the Together Forever Necklace.
With a piece like this (or the tri-tone bangles from C. Wonder, unfortunately no longer available), you can feel confident wearing any metal you like anywhere else on your person.
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Love that mixed metal bracelet
I love mixing metals! Good tips. Pieces that combine both make it so easy. Thanks for hosting!
xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Nice video! Mixing metals is my latest favorite thing to do. It’s so much more fun than trying to match everything.
I’m with you, I like to have one mixed metal piece of jewelry and then add other pieces to it! So cool that you are doing a video series! Looking forward to the next one!
Jill
dousedinpink.blogspot.com
I have been a long time fan of mixed metals esp. the tri-color in 1 (yellow, white & rose) because of its versatility. And you hit a jackpot choosing this lovely MK watch as you can wear it with almost anything anytime!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
I’m like you, I like to have at least one piece that is mixed medal before I mix up the rest of what I wear. 🙂 I have a pinky ring my husband bought me one of my first birthday’s together and it’s mixed medal.
I’ve always liked mixed metals. That bracelet is awesome. And the red top in your first outfit looks familiar but I can’t place it. Where is it from?
I think it’s CAbi. I found it on Polyvore so not sure if it’s current or not. 🙂
The Top in your post is The Mum Cami from the current CAbi Spring 14 season. It is still available.
http://www.cabionline.com/collection/clothes/mum-cami/
Thanks, Katy! It is gorgeous.
I love it too! Being a CAbi girl is a lot of fun with gorgeous clothes like that Mum Cami to wear!
I enjoyed your information about mixing metals. I am a big fan! In fact, my engagement ring is white, yellow and rose gold. My hubby did a great job picking it out, and I must have been ahead of the trend because we will be married 18 years this summer!
I’m the same way! Does it show my age? I was raised to never combine gold and silver. 🙂
Thank you, thank you. I never am sure about mixing metals – this helped me a lot. Have a great weekend!