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12.07.2013

Pantone Color of the Year 2014 - Radiant Orchid

This week Pantone announced their color of the year for 2014 - Radiant Orchid. It is a beautiful mix and not too purply. It has great pink/gray undertones that make for a really nice subtle color from the purple family. I think this color will do great in many different markets, fashion, interiors, and even weddings. "While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. Love the color?! Great news, Pantone and Valspar paint announced the addition of PANTONE Radiant Orchid, to the PANTONE UNIVERSE Paint Collection by Valspar available exclusively at Lowe's stores nationwide. Woohoo, paint the town orchid! Below is some of my favorite visual inspiration images that Pantone posted on their Pinterest, isn't this the most lovely color.

xoxo, dnb

9.06.2013

#NYFW

Happy Fashion Week!

Yesterday kicked off the beginning of New York Fashion Week, a week long event that is home to hundreds of designers presenting their Spring/Summer 2014 collections. This morning I got the chance to catch up on the shows I missed, but the collection that really caught my eye was Erin Fetherston. She released her collection early in a styled photogenic form instead of a runway show. Her collection has true ready-to-wear pieces that aren't terribly expensive, at least compared to others that are thousands of dollars! Most of her dresses are under $500! These dresses are so versatile you can wear them anywhere. I think I died a little bit when I saw these images, so stinkin' cute. Her inspiration came from a trip to Barbados to be married earlier this year. The beautiful and fun colors of these garments reflect that, I have discovered my new favorite designer.