"the candle of God is the soul of man"- Mishlei 20:27
I'm sure you have all heard the expression that the Jewish people are suppose to be "the light unto the nations." As I was celebrating last week's festivities here in Israel, Yom HaZikaron (the day of remembrance) and Yom HaAtzmaut (the day of independence), two things stood out very clearly for me. Firstly, on Yom HaZikaron, I saw yartzeit (memorial) candles burning at the graves of (way too many) fallen soldiers. Secondly, the fireworks that lit up the skies on Yom HaAtzmaut. The yartzeit candle is personal and modest, opposed to the boastful and booming display of fireworks. This dialectical relationship of both events and their respective qualities transposed among Am Yisroel ignited a feeling of Jewish pride inside me. Sometimes I relate more to the quietness and inner reflection, while other times I am the extroverted explosive. Whichever you identify more with it is undeniable that each Jew has a spark within them that needs to be conveyed.
What not a better way to display that sparkle than with one of this season's top trends?! METALLICS. My favorite thing about this trend is that its a fresh addition to the neutral color palette- It can be mixed in with anything, from black to white and adds a little extra pizazz.
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Alexander McQueen WARNING: While this runway look from McQueen is pretty rad it is NOT meant to be the typical street fashion. Just admire the creativity and get inspired! |
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| Jimmy Choo |
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| Loeffler Randall |
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| Donna Karan |
Transition into Spring/Summer with metallics that have a subtle spunk and super-sized sophistication. Avoid going overboard; you don't want to look like the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz. If you are accenting your outfit with a metallic belt, then a shoe or bag in metallic (either the same color or not) can also be worn. This look is sleek and simple, so you should also keep your jewelry minimal.
Nice post (and pic of you :)
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