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Pantone declares Pink or Honeysuckle to be the IT color for 2011

 in Color Trends / General Fashion / Trends  tagged color of the year / fall 2011 / pantone / pink / spring 2011 / summer 2011 by

Pantone LLC, who describes themselves as the “global authority on color,” has declared that Honeysuckle, a medium shade of pink, is the “IT” color for 2011. The exact color is 18-2120 Honeysuckle if you happen to be shopping for the dye.

From Pantone:

“In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Honeysuckle derives its positive qualities from a powerful bond to its mother color red, the most physical, viscerally alive hue in the spectrum.”

As we saw, candy pink was one of the dominant colors designers showed for cruise and resort 2011. The spring 2011 colors were softer, more neutral and not as candy colored as they were for resort/cruise. That is not to say some designers did not show medium pink, or Honeysuckle. There were many designers who featured candy pink on the runways for spring, but not in the mass quantities as for resort.

Now that Pantone as declared Honeysuckle, or medium pink, as the color for 2011, will retailers push out pink for their spring collections? What are your thoughts on Honeysuckle (medium pink) as the hot new color for 2011?

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KAL RIEMAN fashion-forward yet classic designs

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Cally Rieman is a hot new fashion designer out of New York who debuted her first capsule collection, KAL RIEMAN collection in 2009. KAL RIEMAN’s first ready to wear collection was for fall 2010. The ready-to-wear collection is filled with lean silhouette’s that elongate the body and offer a fresh take on office attire as well as casual wear.

“I design clothing for women that embodies the grace and ease that makes men’s wear so powerful.” Designer KAL RIEMAN.

Cally Rieman grew up on Ohio and learned about hard work at an early age. Her Mother was a police Officer and her Father was a Machinist. She watched her parents work hard while maintaining a household of five children. She was an honors student and swimmer who managed a full schedule, much like her mother, and followed her ambitions. Being one of five children, Cally Rieman had her fair share of hand-me-downs which she transformed to match her self-described “tom-boy” style.

Cally Rieman earned a degree in East Asian Studies and Political Science from Denison University. While in college, she studied abroad and taught English to the owner of a textile and manufacturing and marketing company in Taiwan. The study program peaked her interest in the fashion industry.

After completing her degree, Cally Rieman worked in the finance industry for four years. After her finance career, she enrolled in The School of the Art Institute in Chicago where she pursued her degree in fashion design. In 2011 Cally Rieman worked in Paris for Jean Charles de Castelbajac designing men’s and women’s fashions. In 2002, Cally Rieman came back to the States and worked as a Design Assistant for Rubin Chapelle. Cally Rieman began planning her own collection after working for Hilfigier H; combining her knowledge of both men’s and women’s fashion to create a men’s style influenced collection for women.

KAL RIEMAN’s spring 2011 collection is both on trend and classic at the same time. RIEMAN’s feminine yet powerful designs can instantly work into any Fashionistas wardrobe and add unique style to any look. Her rust scarf top combined with skinny jeans is a casual elegant outfit to-die-for! Her suits are feminine and powerful; perfect for leading a board meeting.

For more information, please visit Cally Rieman’s KAL RIEMAN website at kalrieman.com.

KAL RIEMAN’s collection is also available for sale online at fablogue.com.

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KAL RIEMAN spring 2011 inspiration board. Photo courtesy of KAL RIEMAN

Fablogue.com is THE online shop for fabulous new designers

 in General Fashion / Jewelry / Shopping  tagged cuffs / fablogue / online shops by

Fablogue.com is fabulous! Fablogue.com is an “online catalog” of hot new designers where shoppers can learn about the designers as well as buy from them. Fablogue.com carries apparel, handbags and jewelry from new, up and coming designers that you may or may not have heard of. The designer items sold on Fablogue.com are produced in a very limited quantity, which means you will end up with a garment, handbag or jewelry piece that no-one else will have. Love it!

Fablogue.com has a fashion forward and unique handbag collection including new classics such as Annie Handbags as well as Luxury Vegan Bags by GUNAS. The jewelry collection includes sterling silver, gold and semi-precious stones set in unique designs. The Silver Single Rose Earrings are AMAZING!

The clothing on Fablogue.com is equally beautiful. There are instant favorites such as the Draped Neck Knit Dress and the Wrap Silk Dress. Fablogue.com also has instant WOW pieces such as thePeacock Gown.  

For Fashionistas seeking new designers, Fablogue.com is the perfect place to shop! The jewelry will also make great gifts this holiday for the Fashionista on your list. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Abstract Gold Cuff. Handcrafted 18K gold vermeil. Each piece is made to order. Designed by Andrea Corson.
Photo Courtesy of Andrea Corson on Fablogue.com.