Every year, Pantone, the ultimate authority on color, dictates
color trends for each season as well as the color of the year, which influences
our choices in fashion, beauty, home decorating and more! For 2014, their trendy
pick is Radiant Orchid!
Described by Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the
Pantone Color Institute®, Radiant Orchid is “An enchanting harmony of fuchsia,
purple and pink undertones. Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates
great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in
with its beguiling charm.”
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| Spring 2014 RTW - Temperley London, Lanvin, Max Mara, Missoni, DKNY |
Purple is a magical color. It is the color of royalty, and
Radiant Orchid does have its charm, but it’s not always the easiest color to wear.
Just because it’s the trendiest color of the year, also doesn’t mean you have
to wear it from head to toe! Sometimes the best way to wear color is by
accessorizing! Use it as that one splash of color against an otherwise neutral
background. In fashion, that can be a great handbag, a fabulous shoe or even
your phone case! For beauty it can be an eye shadow, a bold lip or a simple
manicure. For the home, you can accessorize with a beautiful scented candle,
some accent pillows or a fun counter top appliance.
Here are some options on how you and your whole family can
incorporate this trendy color of the year into your world!
14 Radiant Orchid items for 2014
1. Harold And The Purple Crayon: 50th Anniversary
Edition by Crockett Johnson, Chapters Indigo, $7.59
2. Despicable Me 2 - Purple Minion Plush, Toys RUs, $49.99
3. Lillebaby Original Baby Carrier, Well.ca, $124.99
4. Essie Nail Colour – Playdate, Well.ca, $10
5. Women's Floral-Print Chiffon Maxi Dresses, OldNavy, $42.94
6. Perry Ellis Solid Weave Tie, The Bay, $50.00
7. Under Armour, Mesh 6 Boxerjock Boxer Briefs,
The Bay, $24.99
8. Keurig MINI Plus in Radiant Orchid, Keurig.ca, available
first week of February.
9. Jubilee Fine Fragranced Plum Orchid Candle,
Lamps Plus, $24.91
10. Marc Jacobs Beauty, Style Eye-Con No.3 - Plush
Shadow, The Punk, Sephora, $50
11. Sephora + Pantone Universe Radiant Rush Matte
Lipstick, Sephora, $22 (Complete ten-piece capsule collection including
eyeshadow, nail polish, liquid liner and more, available March 2014)
12. Converse® Women's 'All-Star' Purple Cactus
High-Top Canvas Sneaker, Sears Canada, $64
13. Tm! 14 inch Sock Monkey - Purple Argyle, Toys RUs, $14.99
14. Marc by Marc
Jacobs Dreamy Logo Neoprene 15" Computer Case, Shopbop, $75.36
So what do you think of Pantone’s choice for color of the
year? Do you think you will follow this trend and try incorporating Radiant
Orchid into your closet, cosmetics bag or home?
Photos via: Pantone, Style.com
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