Ask Belle Roundup: Quick Fashion Answers
Nov 17, 2014
Hi Belle-
I’m a big fan of rose gold watches but most of my jewelry (and wedding band) are silver toned. What are your thoughts on wearing mixed metals (i.e. rose watch, silver rings/earrings/necklace)?
Love the blog! Â -Gina
Mixing metals is tricky, but it is possible. Â The first thing you can two is select the same piece and wear it in multiple tones. Â This Stella & Dot Renegade bracelet comes in all three metals.
The second way to mix metals is to find one unifying piece that combines multiple metals. Â This piece, usually a mix of silver and gold, will pull the other pieces together. Â It needs to be something substantial to do the job well. Â This Spring Street coil bracelet would do the job nicely. Â This C. Wonder metal chain link necklace is a lovely choice. Â Or if you prefer something subtle, this mixed rivet ring is a chic option.
Hi Belle,
Would you ever wear chocolate brown tights with tortoise pumps?
Thanks, Jen
It depends on the color of the pump. Â If it’s a darker tortoise, I don’t see why not. Â Just make sure that the tortoise doesn’t have a too much red or yellow in it, that would throw off the look.
Hi Belle,
Can you recommend a gold post earring? Â I’m looking for something really small that costs under-$40. Â Smaller the better.
Thanks. Cici
These mini-studs from Gorjana should fit the bill. Â Their Mika studs are also pretty small. Â I also like this Ralph Lauren small pave stud. Â And I really like these BaubleBar pyramid studs.
Dear Belle,
Winter weather is really hard on my skin, do you know of a good moisturizing foundation? Â
Love the blog! Emma
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer is the best one that I’ve used. Â You could also try a moisturizing primer, like Smashbox Photoready Hydrating Primer. Â However, if you don’t want to spend money on something new, just mix equal parts of your foundation and your moisturizer.
Is mixing metals tricky? Is it weird to wear a rose-gold watch with a platinum wedding set? I combine the pieces I love, metal colors be damned, and if someone else doesn’t like it that’s their problem. I think the “your metals must match” rule is pretty outdated, especially given the trend of layered delicate jewelry in a range of tones.
Agreed. Once I got married, I’m always wearing my platinum wedding band and engagement ring with whatever other jewelry I’m wearing – more often than not gold. I see plenty of other women do the same, seeing as I know very few women with yellow gold wedding set.
I think the rule is outdated as well. Wearing them with a unifying piece is kind of an interim step for people who were raised on the rule.
This. I’m not sure if I’m trendy or just don’t give a -, but mixing metals is not the thing I’m worrying about when I think about my own personal style & colors.
To add to the list of possible gold post earrings – I was just given these for my birthday: https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/JEWELRY/earrings/PRDOVR~77281/77281.jsp?color_name=light-worn-gold. They are super small but I love them. I’ve also had my eye on these: https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/JEWELRY/earrings/PRDOVR~67413/67413.jsp
You must be my long lost twin.
— Another Phoebe (whose favorite store is Madewell)
That’s awesome! I don’t meet many other Phoebes 🙂 (and NOBODY besides my family + closest friends spell it right… sigh)
I actually don’t think mixing metals is difficult at all. I just do it. My wedding band is yellow gold and my engagement ring is white gold and I wear them both together all the time. I have watches in rose gold, yellow gold, and white gold and I have no problem wearing any of them with my rings (either both of my rings or sometimes I break them up and wear them separately). Metals are neutrals – just go for it.
Also, my parents got me a rolex for a graduation gift that is platinum and yellow gold. I wear it with everything. It is a totally classic, timeless piece (got it in 2005) even with the mixed metals. Not an issue.
Like those body-confident pinterest posts from the summer – do you want a bikini body? Get a bikini. Put it on your body.
How to mix metals? Wear 2 different kinds of metal.
I love Nora Ephron’s comment about bikinis: The things you hate about your body at 30, you will be nostalgic for at 50. So if you’re under 40, put on a bikini and never take it off.
I have these gold toned studs and love them https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/JEWELRY/sale/PRDOVR~77281/77281.jsp
For tinted moisturizer, try Tarte–works well for my sensitive, combination/winter dry skin.
I too mix metals, I Once I got married, I’m always wearing my wedding band and engagement ring with whatever other jewelry I’m wearing.