If you haven’t noticed, GOLD is one of the must-have items of the season—whether it’s the jewelry itself, on your clothes, covering your shoes, or accenting your bags. You’ll find the color’s richness glams up any outfit for day or evening.

Too shy for bold gold? Start small with accessories. And as with any burst of color or metallics, always remember that a little goes a long way. Don’t overdo it unless your name is Flava Flav!

Watch this! A cute Nixon watch from Pipe Dreams goes with any outfit for a feminine-yet-edgy appeal. You don’t need an alarm clock to know it’s time you made a fashion statement, and this says it all for you.

Corsets are back in, and this gilt-y pleasure from Millennium Hawaii can be worn in the daytime as a layered piece with a jacket, under a sheer Tshirt, or a simple dress. Peel off the layers—if you dare!—for a night out.

Forget Dorothy’s ruby slippers! These gold ones from Crazy Fish will take you to faraway places and back home.  They’re great with just about any outfit, like dresses, jeans, and maybe shorts.

It’s a wrap: A sheer gold shawl from Imperial Gallery gives the illusion of covering bare shoulders, but is light enough for warm Hawaii nights.

Pair this bag from Nicky Shoes with a simple outfit and the animal magnetism will be unmistakable. The gold accents against the print just confirms that you are the queen of the concrete jungle!

Gold doesn’t have to be metallic, it can also be expressed in vibrant colors. Pipe Dreams has a simple, cool vibe that will take you through the weekend.

Paris Hilton may have a new claim to fame with these cute sandals from Island Style Attitudes. Easy to wear with jeans and dresses, with a discreet gold accent to make you look diva-licious.

Other topics in this month's issue:

August First Fashion Friday

Gold Rush

Fitness Tip of the Month

Fabulous Skin is Easy as 1,2,3

Eat Your Heart Out

Fall into Fashion