Over the Rainbow

I tend to think of my wardrobe as a sea of black, but recently my colorful pieces have been taking center stage. As I slide my closet doors open, everything from pinks to neon yellows, and a few distinctive prints in between await my selection. Some pieces were all but forgotten amidst the greys and black. Now, it's a welcome surprise having a rainbow of apparel at my disposal.

Inspired by Water and Sky

Every year like clockwork, Pantone unveils their color of the year. That one shade that will make a big splash in the worlds of fashion, interior design, and beauty. Ladies and Gentlemen... drum roll please...2010's color of the year goes to Turquoise. The press release describes the meaning of the color as, "... believed to be a protective talisman, a color of deep compassion and healing, and a color of faith and truth, inspired by water and sky."

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So refreshing and calming, no? It's inspiring me to book a Caribbean cruise right now! While it should be a couple weeks before we start seeing a lot of the color in spring shipments, I eagerly await the chance to dress, accessorize, and paint my nails in the color of 2010. How about you?


Full Pantone press release here, if you are interested.