The color purple currently reigns on the red carpet.
Teri Hatcher, Alfre Woodward, Ziyi Zhang, Marcia Cross, Felicity Huffman, Eva Longoria, and Michelle Williams all chose variations of this color for their gorgeous gowns.
The lovely ladies weren’t the only trendsetters opting for variations of violet and lavender - several men, including Tony Parker, Daniel Dae Kim, and Morgan Freeman, looked spectacular in this royal hue, too.
Will purple be the hot color at the Oscars? Stay tuned.
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Jeans never go out of style, and no wardrobe is complete without at least one great fitting pair in traditional blue.
If you’re shopping for a new pair, the current color trend is rich, dark blue - especially for the cooler weather. The silhouette is a bit slimmer with a bit higher waist than has been shown in past seasons.
The funky, faded look is being replaced with embroidery and stitching, while the vintage look remains strong.
To jazz up your look, add a new pair of jeans in one or more of the many colors being shown this year. Gray was a favorite among designers, but black, tan, and green are also available in most styles.
Whether teamed with a leather belt, dressy blouse, or favorite sweater, jeans in an unexpected color will spice up any look.
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It delights me that more individuals are gaining color confidence and experimenting with bold colors in their homes.
Although initially spurred on by the wide use of brighter colors shown on home decorating shows, design magazines, and fueled by our love of travel to faraway destinations, I hesitate to call this a trend.
I believe that once someone lives with distinctive colors, they will never again want to live with plain vanilla surroundings.
For 2006, bright hues are being upstaged by an internationally inspired rich color palette. The inspiration was not taken from a particular culture, but rather gleaned from many regions and cultures. You can see this influence across colors showcased by the major paint companies:
Benjamin Moore suggests the deep lilac of Queens Wreath, a rich purple called Shadow, the rosy brown Stone Harbor, Currant Red, Vermont Slate, and Stone Brown.
Sherwin-Williams recommends Coral, the deep orange of Bosc Pear, a brown named Smokey Topaz, the dark cool Kendal Green, and the charred red of River Rouge.
Pratt & Lambert’s Boucle is between teal-blue and aqua and looks sensational with dark brown.
ICI Paints, maker of the Glidden brand, has selected the green/gold of Golden Kiwi as its color of the year. Duron chose Ablaze, a cross-cultural red, and Peaceful Pines, while a strong yellowy-green is a key color for Dutch Boy.
With inspiration from around the globe, these rich, saturated hues can give your home a sense of escapism…and isn’t that exactly what we seek when we take refuge from the hectic pace of life in the comfort of our own space?
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