A Colorful Spring is Ahead

Reem Acqua

Color is calling to us this coming Spring.  Pantone has spoken once again.  Pair all that color with the runway trends of the coming season and you have a perfect melange of style and deliciousness!  All this color conveys optimism and happiness which packs the perfect punch to chase away the winter doldrums!

Rose Quartz ~ looks good taking pajamas to the streets

For Restless Sleepers

                                 Peach Echo ~  stripe it rich

J. Crew

          Fiesta ~ globalized chic and embellishment with a touch of bohemian chic

Camilla

                               Serenity ~ Feels like denim or cotton poplin

J. Crew

                                  Snorkel Blue ~ Fanciful shoes ~

Dolce and Gabbana

                                   Limpet Shell ~ Ruffles galore

Gucci

                                 Green Flash ~ pattern play in bright brights

 

Versace

                                Buttercup ~ with a cold shoulder

Michael Kors

                                 Lilac Grey ~ is fresh with fringe still remaining strong

Rebecca Minkoff

                                    Iced Coffee ~ while in your upscale athleisurewear

Color, shine, drama, lingerie, feminine, masculine, the 70's, the 90's, the focus on sleeves, on shoulders, mesh and lace, stripes, florals graphic pattern, embellishment ~ Whew!  What is not represented?  Abundance is the name of the game in this "of the moment" style/color war.  Being transported to a sunny, happy, optimistic place is the ultimate goal.  The only problem you'll have trying to fill in your wardrobe for the coming season is what to choose, what to choose.

It's Going to be a Colorful Fall

 As predicted, Tangerine Tango has proven to be a very popular color this year, and I think it has legs.  While we wait for the color of the year 2013, Pantone has provided designers with a trend forecast for this fall, as published last year.  We are seeing it take shape, and these more bright than muted colors happily coexist with almost anything!

Jeffery Bilhuber

If enveloping yourself in one of these colors seems like too much of a commitment, like anything else, a little goes a long way.  Know thyself; there's something for everyone.  Add touches of these saturated colors for an instant update.  Take a cue from these pictures and mix these colors together.  They're wonderfully complementary ~

Christian Leone via Lonny

Amanda Nisbet

Miles Redd

Amanda Nisbet

Miles Redd

Jamie Drake

Melissa Ruffy

Spring Forecast ~ by Pantone

Pantone's predictions for the spring palette have inspired me once again.  With the forecasters' & influencers' candy colored confections arriving in stores, fashion ~ home and runway, is taking a decidedly BRIGHT turn.  I'm all in.

Yellow = happy, no matter what is "on trend" ~

Jamie Drake: it's an oldie but a goodie

Lizette Marie ID

The color of the year speaks loud and clear ~

Jeffery Bilhuber

ph: Brandon Barré 

Mint means business this coming season ~

via Elle Decor

via Edyta & Co.

A bold Blue melange of shiny and matte ~

via  Homeklondike.com

ph: Greg Scheidemann

Lilac always looks soft, subtle, and sophisticated ~

Brett Beldock

John Saladino

Whether you consider yourself a "color" person or not, there's something to be said for a shot of it.  It can be the perfect pick me up, especially as spring draws near.  Use a lot or use a little, the key is to temper it with black, white or any neutral (I love grey or beige), just to tone it down a bit.

If you're going for that dramatic monochromatic look, remember ~ texture, texture and texture

Lighten Up (for Spring)

I know it's not even winter yet but with fashion week in New York and Paris behind us, the wise color forecasters at Pantone have dictated which spring 2012 colors we'll be seeing.  Many are based on what we've seen on the runways, since home, fashion, and interior design are so closely related.  This is an example of what rooms may be wearing, because, "Consumers look to spring for renewed energy, optimism, and the promise of a brighter day," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director for the Pantone Insitute.  I'll look forward to it ~ after I get thru this winter!

Angie Hranowsky

Miles Redd

Jamie Drake

Jamie Drake

via House Beautiful

via Decor Pad

Frank Roop

Elizabeth Dinkel

Darryl Carter

Brighter or subdued, these vivacious, enticing colors with just the right amount of neutral need not summarize a season. They are timeless.  Is it coincidental that these colors work beautifully together as well?

Pantone's Fashion and Home division also came up with 175 NEW (nuanced) colors.  They have a library of over 2,100 colors. "Who knew there were so many colors to choose from?"

Confused?  Need inspiration or ideas for color combinations??  There's an app for that!