Category Archives: Color
Why Not…Wear Pink & Red?
With ‘sweethearts’ day just around the corner, why not try something different this year? Pink and red make a striking combination and are so much more interesting than just either color alone. I grant you – it’s very dramatic, and … Continue reading
Ahhh – The Colors of Spring
Every year Pantone selects a Color of the Year – “Not necessarily the hot fashion color of the moment, but a color crossing all areas of design which is an expression of a mood, an attitude, on the part of … Continue reading
2014 Color of the Year – Radiant Orchid
Spring is truly in the air – at least in the world of fashion. Pantone just announced the 2014 Color of the Year: Radiant Orchid. To quote the Pantone website about the color of the year selection process: “The PANTONE … Continue reading
The “Oooh’s” and “Aaaah’s”
Who doesn’t enjoy seeing someone dressed in such a way that you go “wow” or “oooh” or “aaaah”? Sometimes you can put your finger on what it is that causes the reaction – maybe it’s a special accessory – and … Continue reading
White is SO Alright
I’m one of those people who love to wear white year-round, but not everyone feels they can wear it well. Of course, when we’re talking ‘white’, there are so many variations of white – stark whites and dusty whites…whites with … Continue reading
The Colors of Spring
It’s so refreshing to see all the colors of Spring, from pastels to brights! They can lift your spirits on even a gloomy day (which we can still get and with which other parts of the country are all too … Continue reading
Pops of Color
What I love about color (all colors) is that they add such flair to an outfit. If you’re stuck in a rut of neutrals (black, brown, gray, tan, black…black…black. Oops – got stuck there, but then again, don’t we all … Continue reading
White Christmas
White is such a beautiful color at the holidays! Even if you don’t live in the ‘snow zone’, you can enjoy it in your home or wardrobe. How will you have a white Christmas?
Three Ways to Do Monochrome
One of my favorite trends of the season is the monochromatic look – and it can be any color you choose. Seasonal favorites this year are burgundy (frequently referred to this year as ‘oxblood’; I much prefer the terms ‘burgundy … Continue reading
Pop of Color
Love this pop of color from Ann Taylor – would totally jazz up an outfit, whether casual or dressy!