Colour: Fall 2008 It Colors

Just a reminder of Fall 2008's hottest colors as predicted by Pantone at the beginning of the year. Rich Girl suggest mixing some of those with grey and black for a chic color scheme.

Colour: Pantone Colors for Spring 2008

Want to get some new color into your closet but aren't sure of what to buy? Here is Pantone's List of the colors for this spring season. Hopefully this will inspire you to try something new!

Top 10 Fall Fashion Colors for 2008

"Fall is traditionally a time for subdued, quiet colors, but this season we are seeing a shift toward cool hues with bright, exciting undertones," notes Leatrice Eiseman, the exective director of the Pantone Color Institute - the research arm of the color forecasting giant - which just released its Fashion Color Report for Fall 2008. "Conventional tones such as warm autumn hues, chocolate browns and steel grays are also among the fall color choices. Blue and purple tones have become staples, as illustrated by Blue Iris, one of the top 10 colors chosen by designers this season, and Pantone's Color of the Year for 2008."

About the Top 10 Fall Fashion Colors for 2008:

Blue Iris (Pantone 18-3943) a balanced blue with undertones of purple
Royal Lilac (Pantone 18-3531) red undertones give this hue heat & drama
Shady Glade (18-5624) true green, unlike the yellowish greens of recent seasons
Caribbean Sea (18-4525) extremely popular choice in jewelry & accessories
Aurora Red (18-1550) true, energetic red
Shitake (18-1015) understated yet complex
Withered Rose (18-1435) pinkish with brown undertones - the palette's universal neutral
Twilight Blue (19-3938) its twist on classic navy bridges spring into fall
Burnt Orange (16-1448) a steady background that's gaining prominence
Ochre (14-1046) mellow yellow with a hint of mustard, lightness & spice

Wanted: Black and White Shoes

New trend: Black and white pumps and sandals. Go great with literally everything.

(Top to Bottom: L.A.M.B., Rock & Republic, Jessica Simpson, Steve Madden.)

Wanted: Anything Orange!

Orange my friend, is not for the faint of heart. Orange demands attention, a bold look at me! However, if you can carry it off, orange is divine. It looks exceptionally great on brunettes. This color brings up good memories of summer and fun. Try a little bit of orange with a hand bag, a head band, or a bangle. For more of a pop, try the hue in a dress or blouse. Orange cardigan...GREAT idea. Here's a few:

















(Top to Bottom: Banana Republic, Tory Burch, L.A.M.B., Kenneth Cole, Davis by Ruthie Davis, Yarborough Jewelry.)

Wanted: OPI India Collection

OPI is releasing its Spring/Summer 2008 collection on February 6th. The 12 piece collection is filled with all the trends, as well as some classics. Bright pinks, reds, oranges, and the necessary blue of the season are included. I am very excited about this compilation of colour. The theme is genius. I am always attracted to Indian and Moroccan inspired items. Keep your eye open for these little bottles of paint. Sandal season is coming!



Here is the complete list of OPI new colors:

I'm Indi-a Mood for Love - hot pink

ElePhantastic Pink - light pink

Black Cherry Chutney - dark black red

Keys to my Karma - rich red

MonSooner or Later - orange red

Moon Over Mumbai - a soft grey

Yoga-ta Get This Blue - dark blue

Get Me to the Taj on Time - pale opal

Curry Up Don't Be Late - metallic gold

Charmed by a Snake - bronze

Lunch at the Delhi - coral

Royal Rajah Ruby - burgandy

Wanted: Blue Iris

Last Month Pantone forcasted the color of the year for 2008. The color, Blue Iris, is a beautiful purple-blue mix. More From Pantone:

"From a color forecasting perspective, we have chosen PANTONE 18-3943 Blue Iris as the color of the year, as it best represents color direction in 2008 for fashion, cosmetics and home products," explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. "As a reflection of the times, Blue Iris brings together the dependable aspect of blue, underscored by a strong, soul-searching purple cast. Emotionally, it is anchoring and meditative with a touch of magic. Look for it artfully combined with deeper plums, red-browns, yellow-greens, grapes and grays."

Although this color can seem tricky, there are many ways to integrate it into your wardrobe. Pairing it with yellow or grey is a good start. And there is always white! Gold accessories would definitely shine opposite Blue Iris (Juicy Amore earrings anyone?). I've already witnessed Blue Iris trickle to the retail masses. Here's a couple good items.

(Starting at Top- Vera Wang Lavender Lable, American Eagle, Forever 21, Gap, Gap, Cynthia Vincent, Steve Madden, Louis Vuitton Antigua Cabas)