Call it crimson or ruby, garnet or burgundy, true red or fire engine. Either way, one of this fall’s shades du jour is the perfectly passionate and deeply daring family of red, from bright orangey red to rich blood red. Go for a monochromatic color block by pairing tone on tone or mix it in...
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It’s All About the Gold
Have you noticed that the Olympics are kicking off tonight? Every web page I browse and every channel I turn to mentions something about the London games and tonight’s opening ceremonies. The buzz has absolutely hijacked social media. Is it overkill? Maybe. Will some think it’s a bit too much exposure? Probably. The truth is...
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Owner, Pretty Sweet Tranquility
Now THIS is a cool fundraiser! The children’s charity UNICEF has partnered with Glidden to sell colors to raise money for their efforts around the world. If you’re like me and into design even a smidge, you’re probably familiar with the hexadecimal codes used to define colors onscreen by their mix of red, green and blue....
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get fresh with cobalt blue
I love seeing the first pops of bright color appear after the new year, signaling the impending freshness and energy of spring. From pastels over here and here, to this exciting, rich hue of cobalt blue. This bold shade looks best with super-basic neutrals like crisp white, jet black and maybe a shade of camel worked...
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shades of spring 2012
I always love to review the color report after every fashion week and this Pantone palette doesn’t disappoint. Can’t wait to start shopping for these bright, energetic colors next spring!
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red + pink
You might see the title of this post and think red and pink? Together? Outside of February or a Valentine’s Day card? I say absolutely! It’s a bright and fun combo that doesn’t clash, but complements each other adding more power, femininity and boldness than almost any other color couple. Go ahead, give it a...
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emerald city
Everywhere I look these days I see shades of emerald green. From the catwalk to the sidewalk to the office, it’s in seeping into every level of dress and an assortment of styles. From the runway… Source: bridefinds.com via Jami on Pinterest …to a ‘City’ gal to Kate Middleton. (You should definitely strive for the...
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Pantone’s Fall 2009 colors
The Fall 2009 runway shows just came to a close in New York and now the wonderful folks at Pantone have put together a color summary of the collections. Check out the top 10 colors coming up later this year. I love that it’s not completely dark or muted. The must-have neturals are present, but...
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Spring 2009 Color Report
The Fall 2009 runway shows will be underway in a few short weeks inside the tents of Bryant Park in NYC, but until then, keep these hot Spring 2009 colors from Pantone in mind for any upcoming shopping trips or needed inspiration.
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Fall Color Palette
Here is your official Fall 2008 color cheat sheet! The folks at Pantone have done all the grunt work and canvassed every runway and designer collection to come up with the Top 10 colors for the fall season. So, while you’re indulging in a little back to school shopping or just picking out a few...