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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2011 - 2:18:31 AM |
Golden Globes Pink Trend - Getty Images
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The New Year brings new resolutions, physical, spiritual goals and the new Pantone color of the year! Pantone
The
year 2010 was dominated by the color turquoise, Pantone’s elected hue
for the year. A challenging global economic environment was the catalyst
for choosing a color that evokes images of calm, escape and relaxation.
Everything from shimmering eye shadows to oversized watches popped up in
this bold hue. This year, the warmth and sunniness of honeysuckle, a
reddish pink with blue undertones will be dominating color palettes.
According
to Pantone’s press release, “In times of stress, we need something to
lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that
gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues,” explains
Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®.
“Honeysuckle derives its positive qualities from a powerful bond to its
mother color red, the most physical, viscerally alive hue in the
spectrum.”
According to Eiseman, honeysuckle it stimulating, yet
not as aggressive or passionate as red. She describes the hue as
complex, making it more grown up and sophisticated than simpler pinks.
Honeysuckle
is already in heavy rotation on the red carpets. Celebrities from
Claire Danes to Lea Michele donned gowns in variations of the hue for
the Golden Globes. Trendsetters such as Elizabeth Hurley and Michelle
Obama have also been photographed rocking this color.
Elizabeh Hurley & Michelle Obama - sesationalcolor.com
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Designers
such as Badgley Mischka, Peter Som and Nanette Lepore featured the hue
in their Spring 2011 collections. How will you incorporate this color
into your wardrobe?
Honeysuckle is a complementary hue that can
be worn by both men and women and works well for a wide range of age
groups. It can be easily worked into your office and casual attire for
daytime wear, as well as more dressed up looks for evening wear.
Honeysuckle
pairs well with basic neutrals such as black, navy, charcoal and light
to mid shades of gray. Wearing a honeysuckle colored button down under a
heather gray pinstripe suit is a great way to add a pop of color to a
traditional business suit, and this combination works just as
beautifully on men as it does on women.
If you’re not afraid of
color, consider pairing honeysuckle with a bronze green; perfect for
cool spring looks in the coming months. A crisp white blouse paired with
bold honeysuckle trousers and a delicate mossy green cardigan is a
classic look perfect for cool spring days. Tone down a bright
honeysuckle dress with a structured black, gray or navy blazer.
For
those who are on the fence, honeysuckle is a great accent color you can
pepper into many of your outfits to add a warm, sunny feel to them. A
honeysuckle scarf worn near the face will brighten you up and add a
complimentary glow to many skin tones. Classic Parisian brand Longchamp
also offers its popular Le Pliage line of totes in a honeysuckle hue,
perfect for housing all your necessities while out for the day.
Honeysuckle swatch - pantone.com
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In
addition to bags, fashion jewelry such as oversized cascading earrings,
statement necklaces and cocktail rings will all feature gems in
honeysuckle. Jewelry is always a fun and inexpensive way to incorporate a
new color into your wardrobe. Turn up the style factor on a little
black dress with punchy honeysuckle hued jewelry and accessories.
Honeysuckle
will also be a hot hue in cosmetics. Major cosmetics brands such as
M.A.C. and Givenchy have introduced collections heavily based on
variations of bright pinks. Honeysuckle lips and cheeks are sure to be a
hot trend for 2011.
Many people, men and women alike have an
aversion to wearing pink. However it is a very complementary color that
adds a glow to almost all skin tones. Ease into incorporating the 2011
color of the year into your wardrobe with accessories. Before long,
you’ll be ready to dive into this rich and sunny hue and may find
yourself boldly rocking honeysuckle head to toe!
Tyrina Talks Fashion
is your weekly serving of fashion forecasting, trend reporting, figure
analysis and helpful fashion tips and tricks. Email Tyrina with your
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