Posts Tagged ‘orange’
Any one who knows me know that I love, love, LOVE the colors orange and red. They are my faves to bring a burst of life to both my home and wardrobe- and when something can only be described as orangish/red it’s a sure bet I will buy it ( or at least dream of doing so )! So when my ‘post carrier’ was kind enough to deliver the latest CB2 catalog on what is proving to be yet another unseasonably cold NYC autumn day- I was spinning in delight with all of the orange and red accents I spied.
1.Henna Pillow $59.95 2.Moroccan Oranment $6.95 3.Lacquer Tray $29.95 4.Fu Dog Bookends $49.95 5.Script Desk Lamp $59.95 6.Burst Rug $299 7. Folio Storage $16.95-$49.95 8.Tessuto Throw $39.95
I think any of these would be a great way to add a little ‘pop’ of color to a room and help to brighten up what is looking to be a very early and bitter cold winter season!
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As if this orange coat from JCrew isn’t fabulous enough on the outside check out the lining details.
The bias stripe binding is gorgeous in the lining seam and the two tone purple detail at the waistline is just perfect. It makes it hard to decide if I like it better on or off.
What brilliant color inspiration!
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There are still 2 days left of the Fall 2008 New York fashion week and normally I like to wait till the last catwalk closes before I start writing about the color and style trends for the upcoming season.
But the fact is I’ve spied my favorite color on so many runways already that I’m selfishly prepared to jump the gun a little this time around and joyfully exclaim, “All Orange lovers rejoice! Come next Fall, all shades of this energetic hue from citrus to pomegranate to pumpkin to blood orange and all the juicy shades in between are sure to be in style.
Badgley Mischka, Carolina Herrera
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Question:
“What’s wearing black and white and spray tan all over?”
Answer:
“The star-studded audience at the debut of Chanel’s Resort Line 2008.”
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Karl Lagerfeld brought high fashion to Los Angeles last Friday night when he debuted Chanel’s Resort Line 2008 in, of all places, a Santa Monica airplane hanger.
Leave it to Lagerfeld, the same man who showed his last resort collection in NYC’s Grand Central Station, to come up with yet another extreme, dramatic location to showcase his art.
“Cruise collections are about dreams of freedom” Mr. Lagerfeld told Vogue magazine just prior to the show, and “L..A. is about the dreams of private jets and beautiful cars and glamor.”
Well, there is no denying that the night was packed with all of the above mentioned…the stars were out in droves, and Style.com reports that the collection received a standing ovation before even the first model stepped a peep-toed boot onto the runway. Now that’s a loyal fan-base!
Mr. Lagerfeld has found extreme success since taking over the Chanel label in 1983, and I’ve always admired his ability to keep a finger on the pulse of how a modern day woman dreams of dressing, all while keeping his design feet planted firmly in the stylish past of the Chanel Label.
In the case of his resort collection, I think Mr. Lagerfeld used color to speak to the adventurous hearts of women. While the designs are beautifully modern and sexy, it was the salmon pink, blood orange, army green, soft gray, and flesh-toned fabrics that caught my eye and I believe captured the modern spirit of the evening. Some looks were monochromatic, others had the color palettes deliciously combined together.
All in all, his use of color was edgy and exciting.
Even the evening looks, though predominantly black, allowed splashes of white, gold, and even a pair of red coquettish stilettos to act as a breath of fresh air for an otherwise classic color silhouette.
Now, to get back to my little quip at the top of the page about the audience…
Well, I can’t help but mention that the the famous crowd were mostly bathed in black. I have to give them some slack - it was an evening show - and Mr. Lagerfeld himself was wearing black head to toe. Besides, black and white have been the colors most associated with Chanel throughout the ages. So when you think about it, wearing black was a pretty safe bet.
Yet, it will be really interesting to see if this show’s use of color has at least a slight trickle-down effect on how the stars dress for future Chanel and other high profile events. Perhaps they will find a little stylish “freedom” and add some color.
To view the entire collection, visit Style.com
All photos from Style.com
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Color can be fun and sometimes even funny. This “interview,” posted on the Popular World News blog, pokes fun at orange. Personally, I think orange shouldn’t be feeling so sorry for itself. Orange, did you forget how much Apple loves you or that AT&T kept orange even when they booted Cingular? What about Renault? They proudly unveiled Orange at this year’s Geneva auto show. Come on, Orange! I think you need to get over your inferiority complex.
From the PWN blog:
In a revealing interview with Anderson Cooper this past Thursday, the color Orange sought out to “cleanse the palette” on today’s issues involving color. The underlying purpose of this interview was to raise awareness of a new bill that is in the works; that proposes to add the color Orange to the Equal Opportunity roster.
“For too long, I have been discriminated against, unjustly represented and have not been given the same amount of opportunities that other colors have,” stated Orange. “I like trees, I voted for Gore, I want to put a stop to Global Warming, but Corporate America has made it clear that only the color Green can be used in these efforts.
I want to save the children of Africa from dying of hunger and AIDS, I used to listen to U2, but I am not Red, and that part of society does not accept me.”
Aside from the more recent examples, Orange described issues that have stemmed over the past few hundred years. “Blue for instance, there are over 20 variations of blue…Baby Blue, Sky Blue, Navy Blue, Midnight Blue, Powder Blue, Light Blue, and Dark Blue. I have zero variations…I am Orange. There is no Dark Orange and do you know what Light Orange is?… Yellow. I understand that I am not what you would consider a primary color, but Green has over 30 variations: Pine, Emerald, Grass, Bright, Dark, Forest…let me tell you a little secret about Green… it wouldn’t even be a color if it weren’t for Yellow and Blue.”
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The lichen’s beauty is in the many different colors it can exhibit from rock to rock.
“When you take photos the lichen almost looks like flowers,” Dininger said. “The lichen pulls different minerals out of the rock and that is how they get their color, pink, lavender, orange, yellow, green and even black,” she said. “It’s a very cool phenomena and after it rains the lichen look brilliant.”
Vasquez Rocks is a wildlife sanctuary and all natural and cultural features are protected by law. There is no wood or rock
gathering allowed.
Photo from UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research.
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The first total lunar eclipse in 2 1/2 years is expected to begin at about 5:30 p.m. Atlantic time this Saturday. The moon will be seen best (or maybe I should say not seen) by those along the east coast of the United States and Canada, as well as South Africa, Europe, and much of Asia.
The main shadow will begin to cross the moon and the moon will continue to get darker until it disappears at about 6:44 p. m. Atlantic time. The moon will not reappear until around 9:14 p. m.
Just before the moon disappears, its color usually changes to a red or deep orange; the color varies because it is caused by refracted rays of red light passing through the earth’s atmosphere that bathe the moon in color. The hue and depth of color depends on the amount of dust in the atmosphere, with the main contributor to the deepness of red being the amount of volcanic ash.
Lunar eclipses, unlike solar eclipses, can be watched safely with the naked eye - so no need to worry about enjoying the show!
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You are Apricot
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Soft and sweet, over time you let your provocative nature shine through.
You are definitely unconventional, but you don’t broadcast it.
You offer people a fresh perspective on life - so fresh that it can be shocking! |
Here’s another fun color quiz to try…
What Color Orange Are You?
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14th Dec. '06
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Category: Messages & Meanings
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Tags: automobile, black, blue, brown, color-meaning, gray, green, orange, pink, purple, red, vehicle, white, yellow
Authored by Kate Smith
Silver? Black? Red?
Find out what your color choice says about your personality…
If you were able to buy your dream car in the perfect color, what would it be?
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Orange remains natural and juicy for fall 2006, but as we move into 2007, the hue is toned down towards desert inspired adobe, aged terra cotta, and warm copper. On the lighter side, orange leans toward pink, and the result is a lovely coral.
These oranges will move the color into more mainstream home decor and have broader appeal for fashion.
The energy of orange is creating buzz:
Color Marketing Group’s predictions for the next batch of oranges as presented by HGTV include:
- Blood Orange: This is the newest look for consumer goods: a mélange of the authenticity of juicy orange and high-gloss coppers accentuated by a high-gloss finish.
- Koi: Look for this yellow-orange to stand in for red in homes everywhere in 2007.
- Lovely: For the fashionistas, watch for this feminine hue of merging vivid oranges and softer pinks. The basis of this color can be found in nature, from coral reefs to sun-filled skies.
- Sunrise: Last seen in the automotive field in the mid ’80s, orange now has become accepted in sporty and rugged vehicles as a color of individualization. We’ll see a lot of “sunrises” driving around in 2007.
- Snappy: A “get real” orange that is copper-based and Eastern influenced, Snappy will be beautiful in a matte or metallic finish. Where to look for it? In an office or commercial space near you soon.
“Orange, which was the color of the avant-garde in the late ’90s, is still big. Mainstream designs simply use it to shock, while trendsetters are pairing it with hot, hot, pink.” -Nancy Bernard of Step Inside Design magazine
“Move over, pink–orange is a tangerine dream. The color energizes neutrals, looks plucky in straw hats, and is the right bright for nearly all skin tones-but especially for redheads.” -InStyle.com
“Orange is not generally one of America’s favorite colors. But it really started to show itself in the Nineties and has continued to gain acceptance ever since.” -Leatrice Eiseman, internationally renowned color and design expert as quoted in Women’s Wear Daily
Chris Webb, Exterior Color and Trend Designer for GM North America, talks about the popularity of the color orange on the GM’s FYI Blog
“Terracotta orange is now permanently in the top ten list of colors from Martha Stewart Home,” according to Stephen Earl of Martha Stewart Omnimedia
Photo from HGTV website.
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