GET THE LOOK: HEAVY METAL

TREND ALERT: Gray is still going strong this Fall in rooms and on the runway. Leave the gray skies behind and venture to the darker side of the color palette to bring depth into your space. There is something unbelievably mysterious and sexy about heavy metal especially in interior spaces...but if you aren't married to a rockstar, clearly these rooms are the next best thing.

l-r: jonathan legate / betsy burnham

Achieve this look with dramatic contrasts of black, white, and gray. Next, embellish your look with pretty, shiny things. THINK SPARKLE. Silver, gold, diamonds, sequins, and nailheads all have reflective qualities that will take your style to the next level. Feeling daring? Add a bit of zebra print to the mix to satisfy that "wild hair."

1.| The VOLUSPA CANDLE IN BLACK FIGUE AND CHYPRE is both alluring and warm. The combination of currant and black figs is tamed by chypre, a soft floral perfume($27, candlesoffmain.com).

2.| The JENNY CHANDELIER, composed of abalone seashells is striking conversation piece in any room (price unknown, alicelanehome.com).

3.| Be the femme fatale of the fete in the CUTABOVE heels by Nine West ($79/ ninewest.com).

4.| Completely covered in sparkling sequins, the SASHA pillows always get the best seats in the house ($65, blisslivinghome.com).

5.| Former Project Runway contestant, Ivy Higa, has a Fall/Winter 2010 Collection of well cut basics that establish a foundation for any wardrobe (ivyh.net).

6.| Up in Smoke...THE HUNTLEY sofa in smoke is a modern winged sofa that is ultra swanky and surprisingly well priced! ($1,379, overstock.com)

7.| Take a chance and walk on the wild side with this STENCILED COWHIDE (price unknown, alicelanehome.com).