How to be the Queen of sheen

The shiny look has never appealed to me, I think it's easy to make an outfit look cheap and tacky when you're wearing a top that looks like it's made out of foil. The best way to wear them is understated. A metallic clutch paired with a relatively minimalist outfit is ideal. However, there are plenty of pieces you can wear that are subtle yet flattering and feminine. The iridescent, metallic fabrics were a big hit on the catwalks, seen at Burberry, Jonathan Saunders and Mary Katrantzou among others.

Giorgio Armani Prive - photo by GoRunway

Valentino - photo by GoRunway

Burberry Prorsum - photo style.com

Mary Katrantzou - photo by GoRunway

I've found some of the best pieces you can buy now

Clockwise from top left:

Gold top - Esteban Cortazar £180

Blue stilettos - Jimmy Choo £595

Clutch - Mulberry £650

Silver Stilettos - ASOS £45

Clutch - Michael Michael Kors £185

Trousers - J. Crew £150

Over-the-shoulder bag - Burberry Prorsum £550

T-shirt - Markus Lupfer £190

Playsuit - Topshop £55

Vest top - Maison Martin Margiela MM6 £158

T-shirt - River Island £22