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how gold makes celebs shine!

TOP STYLISTS TELL HOW GOLD MAKES CELEBS SHINE!

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This season’s trends in the US are ‘aglow’ in gold fabrics, golden highlights and most importantly, gold jewellery. Celebrities including Angelina Jolie, Deborah Messing, Radha Mitchell, Oprah, Faith Hill, Jessica Simpson, Joss Stone and Beyonce have been gracing red carpets and magazine covers with the newest trend in gold â€" stackable gold bangles!

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Gurhan Hand-Hammered gold bangles in 24 K gold
K. Brunini Twig Bangles in 18 K gold
Model shot wearing gold bangles (model in black dress)

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“There is nothing hotter than goldâ€, states super mum and stylist Tina Knowles. Beyonce Knowles in one of Hollywood’s best-dressed performers. She dazzles fans in glowing gold fashions, layers of gold jewellery and she thanks her Mum, Tina Knowles, for always making her look and feel beautiful.

“Gold has been the vibrant choice for me. I wanted to style my clients in gold because it is formal and youthful and fresh â€" all at the same time. On the red carpet, gold jewellery brings out warmth and a glow in your skin. Not only does it shine and react to the cameras like pure sunshine, it also adds a golden shimmer to the overall look,†states Jessica Paster. Jessica Paster has been dressing Hollywood’s elite since 1997. On her all-star roster: Cate Blanchett, Penelope Cruz, Deborah Messing, Sandra Bullock, Hillary Swank, Diane Lane, and many more. Her expertise in fashion and styling has lead her work into many different genres, including movies, advertising, editorial photo shoots, and music videos.

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Model shot wearing gold bangles
Roberto Con “I love you†bangle

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“Gold jewellery means glamour, class, and elegance to me,†quotes Angelina Jolie’s stylist Jennifer Rade, who has consistently styled Jolie in stackable bangles and gold hoop earrings for her many red carpet appearances. “Stackable bracelets or layered necklaces are the hottest gold items because you can mix different tones and textures of gold together for a really hot look. The simplicity of gold works with so many different styles of clothing and can be worn to events whether formal or casual, “concludes Rade. Jennifer Rade has been styling Angelina Jolie for the last year. Her favourite accessory: “Gold hoops, because they are simple, classic and stylish!â€

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Angelina Jolie in Gurhan Bangles
Textured bangle and hoop earrings

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Alica Key’s stylist Wouri Vice has made her look as golden as her Grammy’s this past year. “The reason that I have chosen gold jewellery as the essential accessory for my clients is because gold is precious and timeless,†states Vice. “Gold is a metal of royalty, and just in case anyone forgets, we all want to look and feel like royalty, so that golden feeling is a great one to have!†Wouri Vice has been styling top name stars like Chris Rock and Alicia Keys for the last 3 years. “My clients have been asking for more gold jewellery for their red carpet events this yearâ€, he confirmed. “I think that gold makes them feel as important as they are…â€

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Model shot wearing gold bangles
Roberto Coin Elephant Skin bangles

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“I frequently choose gold jewellery for my celebrity clients because a lot of white metals can feel cold or fussy, but yellow gold provides this incredible warmth and sheer radiance that makes it uniquely special. Gold jewellery is more than just beautiful â€" it affects the wearer on a deep emotional level.â€states stylist Nick Steele. “I’ve found that my celebrity clients have been asking me to pull gold jewellery more and more lately for their red carpet appearances. Real gold jewellery adds lustre, opulence and a tremendously glamour effect.†Nick Steele is a seasoned fashion stylist working for a variety of clients in the worlds of music, film and television. He works personally with a group of VIP clients on public appearances and styles for several national and international magazines. Celebrities that Steele has dressed include: Beyonce, Claire Danes, Radha Mitchell, Jane Krakowski, Maura Tierne, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Ashley Judd and a host of others.

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Radha Mitchell, star of Wood Allen’s new Melinda & Melinda

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“Sometimes I’ll use the jewellery to finish the look â€" but lately, I’ve used jewellery as the starting point and chose fashions around the necklace or earrings I want Eve to wear,†adds newly popular Erin Hirsh. “Eve has always been interested in gold jewellery â€" she started with big hoop earrings and bangle bracelets, and we’ve wanted to stay true to her stylish choices from the beginning. Now I help to add the more unique pieces and layer her looks to create a more dramatic effect.†And, Erin also believes that everyone has their own personal connection with a piece of gold â€" “My grandmother and mother always wore gold jewellery. I wear my aunt’s ring and still borrow her golden accented purses â€" they both have that wonderfully fashionable and sentimental vintage allure.â€

Erin Hirsh has been styling rock star Eve for the last year. Recently she style Eve and Gwen Stefani’s concert tour, promoting their new release.

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Highly polished gold bangle and hoop earrings

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