Posts Tagged ‘pink’
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, October is the perfect time to talk about my favorite color and hot trend…H0T PINK. This hue of “Think Pink” is an amped up , rock and roll version of the mostly demure color associated with Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.
But , the warriors I know , that have fought (and won) the battle against this disease, are anything but demure. These women deserve a color as bold as their spirits..I dedicate this article to my cousin Vicki , who has bravely survived this attack. Bravo ladies.
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
According to all the self help experts… you must love yourself before you can truly love another…right?
Sounds to me like a great excuse to show yourself the love- treat yourself to a little something special that says “I won’t wear my heart on my sleeve…but I will wear it on my shoes and bags!”
You’ll be stylishly feeling the amore all season long!
(from top to bottom) handbag from DKNY, Oscar de la Renta heart and ikat flats, lips hair comb from Azzaro, broken heart slippers from Stubbs and Wooten, sunglasses by Cutler and Gross, Flirtatious perfume from Flirt!, Geri gold and diamond lip necklace, Moschino heart bag, YSL flip flops and lip shoes by Christian Loubitin
all photos from Elle.com
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Nevertheless the red roses, candies and cards inevitably show up on store shelves almost immediately after the Christmas and Hanukah decorations are put on clearance and shortly after our New Year’s resolutions are on their way out…
We always hear about the love stories, the cards and even the heartbreak, but what about the hue that has forever been tied to February 14th? Why red? Why not blue or green or purple?
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Start with a heaping helping of pure yellow gold, add a dollop of copper and a pinch of silver (to bring out the rosy glow), heat mixture till melted, stirring well. Let cool.
Viola…Rose gold!
The metallic trend is holding strong well into Spring but the gears are switching to put the emphasis on one hue in particular. Rose gold is the trend setting alloy and the metal of the moment.
The blushing beauty of the group can be found from bijoux to bags, bangles and baubles, down to ballet flats.
Homecoming Ring by Rebecca Taylor & Family Values Ring by Tracy Reese
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Isn’t it funny how sometimes you find yourself so incredibly drawn to a particular color?
Well if color can become an obsession, then this fall for me it has to be a color I thought could best be described as violet.
It all started simply enough- I was savoring one of those rare perfect summer days in July when I first spotted the color in the form of a simple sun-dress on a women across the lawn at my local beach club. She was standing next to a perfectly weathered white Adirondack chair on a lush green lawn, with the deep blue sea behind her.
Spring House View by Daniel Pollera shows a similar setting
When I first saw the color the word violet came immediately came to mind. The warm purple-pink of the dress “popped” out amongst the surroundings, the color virtually sang out to me and an color obsession was sparked. Whatever the reason, since that day I been on a quest to possess this color.
Quickly though I discovered finding this perfect shade was not going to be as easy as I thought. Upon both my physical and virtual shopping journey I discovered that not everyone agrees on calling this hue that I desire” violet”.
Some designer’s versions of “violet” are way too pink, some too blue, and some that I think are absolutely perfect are called by another name such as tuberge or magenta.
Suddenly I found myself in a real color conondrum. The color violet was the first word that came to mind when I saw the dress- but could I have been wrong to label it so? Did I need to rethink my fantasy hue’s moniker?
One quick google search for images of real violets and I had my answer…
Two different species of violets- two very different petal color
So, which plant blooms a true shade of violet?
Will opposing opinions of the answer lead to a feud campaign between designers?
Will we spot Valentino sporting a “Team Clive Groves” t-shirt while John Galliano wears one that reads “Team Baronne Alice de Rothschild” in the same vain as a fan pledging their alegiance to “Team Aniston” or “Team Jolie”?
I doubt it. But still, it’s sort of fun to see what side of the debate labels would be on if one actually existed.
I’d would most definitely be wearing a “Team Clive Groves” t-shirt to support my vision of violet. My fellow teammates would include Marc Jacobs, Carolina Herrera, Valentino, Prada and Manola Blahnik
While the designers from Kenneth Jay, Christan Dior, J.Crew, Target, Nars and OPI would proudly be showing support for”Team Baronne Alice de Rothschild” .
So, which is your vision of violet?
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I’m often asked about color trends, but this year that question seems to keep coming back to the same color - PINK!
Pink has been seen this year in both ready-to-wear and couture collections. I especially like how Valentino graced the Fall 2007 runway with pink as an elegant counterpoint to the palette chosen for the season: black, brown, ivory, sage, plum, and the designer’s signature red.
Pantone showed a soft pink called Strawberry Ice as one of the top fashion colors for Spring and featured it on the cover of their fashion forecast.
In February, I was interviewed by CBS Sunday Morning about…you guessed it…PINK!
The interview was taped in one of my favorite retail stores, Thomas Pink, where shirts in this hue are a favorite of both men and women. UK retailer Moss reported that pink now surpasses blue as the number one fashion color shirt for men.
Pink has also found its way into the home, and it’s not just women that are going pink.
This month, in an article titled “Colors That Men Love,” House Beautiful included two hues of pink: Colonial Rose from Fine Paints of Europe and Coral Gables 2010-40 from Benjamin Moore.
ICI paint (makers of Ralph Lauren, Glidden, Fuller O’brien, Devoe Paints, and Dulux) named pink their color of the year for 2007.
The Pantone 2007 Interior Color Forecast developed by my colleague and friend, Leatrice Eiseman, included pink in six of the eight color palettes for Interiors 2007.
Home diva Martha Stewart showed her passion for pink when she bathed her Maine country home from floor to ceiling in pink.
The pink color-mania, which began to hit its stride at about the same time Motorola released their Pink RAZR cell phone early last year, came on even stronger this year with everything from couture fashion to home decor to motorbikes sporting this once-but-no-longer strictly feminine color.
While there are many factors influencing this trend, one that can’t be overlooked is the rise in the popularity of pink as a show of support for breast cancer awareness and support groups.
Pink products continue to explode into the retail scene as retailers and manufactures come together for this cause. KitchenAid has a line of limited edition pink counter-top appliances that were developed to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation through a campaign called Cook For The Cure®.
Campbell’s soup and M&M’s are two of the many, many food and beverage products promoting pink.
Even Ford Motors is offering the 2008 Mustang with a “pink package” in support of breast cancer awareness.
Interest in pink continues and we’ll be seeing pink through the holidays and into 2008.
With so much attention, is it any wonder that this hue continues to blush so beautifully?
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Blush is the perfect neutral with a hint of color. This calming hue is the ideal color for various interiors, including Feng Shui settings.
Blush, created from infusing pink (a color universally known for love) with beige (a hue associated with balance), makes this shade a harmonious neutral that inspires serene decor.
Across the globe in Africa, the walls of the Majorelle Gardens (known as the Yves St. Laurent Gardens) are washed with this soft hue, as is the entire city of Marrakech in Morocco. They intentionally surrounded the city in blush to reflect the natural sands of the desert and landscaping.
Of course, the concept of using blush in cosmetics is to subtly enhance one’s natural beauty and to provide a healthy glow.
Whether used to enrich the skin tone, architecture, or interiors, this new neutral demands attention…so don’t be shy, blush a little and bring natural beauty to your home.
The wall design Frut a di Mare, above right, was designed from a 19th century watercolor and pencil sketch and is featured in the Damask Collection. The photo of the Bougainvilia and blush wall is from my recent trip to the Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech, Morocco.
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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
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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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French beauty company Guerlain and Italian fashion house Emilio Pucci have collaborated to create an unprecedented dual-branded makeup collection - Guerlain by Emilio Pucci.
With Paris-based Guerlain, a leader in the premium beauty world, and Florence-based Emilio Pucci, an icon of luxury fashion, both brands share a passion for beauty, femininity, sophistication, and, above all, glamor.
The two-year project is a fusion of both spirit and talent. The two brands reached a perfect equilibrium, where they brought out the best in each other.
The collaboration was first realized with the creation of an exclusive Pucci scarf for the project. Its unique print and vibrant colors adorn Guerlain products in a completely unconventional way, sprinkled with the Pucci touch.
Olivier Echaudemaison, Guerlain’s creative director, worked directly with Emilio Pucci’s image director Laudomia Pucci. Together, they beautifully translated the mood and evocative imagery of the scarf into a remarkable eight piece makeup collection.
“One of the favorite parts of my job is creating something that is immediately recognizable,” Echaudemaison said. “I was inspired by the Pucci scarf with its unique color palette. This, of course, excited me.”
Makeup is not neutral for Echaudemaison. “Neutral is boring, it has no life. Color is life. For me, to translate this into color is exciting and makes me giddy and happy,” he said, adding he wanted to see the nude trend replaced by very colorful ambiance.
It is clear this collection is not runway makeup. “You know, on stage, things are very theatrical and extreme. But life is not a fashion show. I am careful to separate those two worlds. The most important thing is making women more beautiful,” Echaudemaison said.
Thus, he created a fresher makeup with light colors that also enhances it as a summer accessory. The look was inspired by the Pucci scarf and Mediterranean colors turquoise, coral, and pink.
“I wanted a fresh and colored makeup but a very light one with pastel colors.”
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