Spring/Summer 2008 womenswear color trends forecast
17th Jul. '07 · Category: Fashion & Beauty · Tags: color-trends, fashion, womenswear
Authored by Kate Smith
See descriptions of the color palettes for this trend forecast…
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Double bubble pink
10th Jul. '07 · Category: Art & Design · Tags: art, color-meaning, color-symbolism, pink
Authored by Kate Smith
When I think about Double Bubble, I instantly recall a pink chunk of gum and the enjoyment of chewing it until it was just right for blowing big bubbles. Then I’d carefully put my hands around the fragile bubble to protect it from friends who would rather see it explode all over my face than grow to memorable proportions.
Before computers, ipods, and 400 channels on television, seeing who could blow the biggest bubble provided entertainment while hanging outside with the neighborhood gang. Do kids still compete to see who can inflate the largest pink bubble gum bubble?
Even if they don’t, I think “Double Bubble” is a wonderful name for an art exhibit that explores the color pink and its embodiment of the lighthearted side of summer. Don’t you agree?
Corey Drieth
Untitled #3, 2006
Gouache on poplar
9 x 9 inch
Why our flag is red, white and blue
4th Jul. '07 · Category: Messages & Meanings · Tags: blue, color-meaning, color-symbolism, red, white
Authored by Kate Smith
July 4th is a day when Americans celebrate our country by decking out our homes and ourselves in red, white, and blue. But why were these three colors chosen to represent our nations?
In 1776, with America’s hard-won battle for freedom behind them, the people of our country wanted a national flag that would symbolize not only their independence, but their spirit of unity. The Continental Congress responded by passing the first “Flag Act” which established the first official flag for our nation.
It stated: “Resolved that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes alternate red and white: that the union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field.”
The significance of the colors was defined thus: White signifies purity and innocence; Red, hardiness and valor; Blue, vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
Our founding fathers recognized the ability of color to communicate meaning, but whether Americans today know the specific significance of the flag colors is not as important as the power of these colors to evoke our patriotic spirit and unify us as a country.
From catwalk to boardwalk
30th Jun. '07 · Category: Fashion & Beauty · Tags: color-trends, fashion, swimwear
Authored by Julie Hoylen
Lounging on the beach…
Splashing in the pool…
Taking a quick dip in the local waterhole…
Wherever the long, hot, languid days of summer may take you –
GO THERE IN STYLE
This season, the trend in beachwear is all about creating a “look.”
You start with a sophisticated swimsuit, add to it a fabulous cover up, accessorize with some beautiful accoutrements, create a lovely place to perch, and viola! You’re stylishly good to go!
The hottest swimwear pieces take their color and style cues directly from the fashion runways.
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With this in mind, we thought it would be fun to create some stylish summer “looks” inspired by our favorite runway and color trends, pair them with a few of our favorite fantasy destinations, and show you just how easy it is to bring high style and low tide together!
See five designer-inspired swimwear looks you can pull together yourself…
Flower power
26th Jun. '07 · Category: Holidays & Occasions , Category: Messages & Meanings · Tags: color-psychology, color-therapy, flowers
Authored by Kate Smith
I enjoy flowers and almost always have a vase filled with fresh blossoms on my desk.
Today, there are a dozen bright red tulips bowing to meet my glance whenever I look up from my writing. Tulips are one of my favorites because something about them instantly puts a smile on my face.
Everyone has their favorites, but the color of the flowers may have more of an effect on your mood than the type.
Chromotherapy is a solid science; “Light therapists say light is a nutrient to the body, just as food is, and that humans need light in different intensities and color ranges to regulate their biological clocks.”
Yellow is the best color to send if you want to brighten someone’s mood.
Find out what floral color scheme might create just the right mood…
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